Co-op City Times 01/02/10 by Co-op City Times

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Vol. 45 No. 1

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Bookkeeping window hours extension to continue in new year to accommodate working shareholders BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay’s Finance Department will continue to provide extended hours of operation of the Bookkeeping window twice a month in the new year to accommodate shareholders who work outside the community and need to utilize the service before leaving for work. The Bookkeeping window, which is located in the Riverbay administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, will be open at 8 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., on the two busiest days of the month for the Finance Department—the 10th of the month, which is the last day for shareholders to pay their maintenance charges without the $30 late fee, and the last business day of the month when maintenance charges must be paid before legal action commences and a $150 legal fee is assessed. “We are always trying to provide better service to the shareholders, and these

new extended hours during our two busiest days of the month should enable better service,” said Peter Merola, Director of Riverbay’s Finance Department. “Over the last three months that we’ve been opening early, we’ve gotten a positive response from the shareholders who have shown up between the 8-9 a.m. hours to make their payments, so it makes sense to continue this extension into the new year.” Primarily, shareholders pay their monthly carrying charges by placing their payments in one of the 3 drop boxes located in each community center, but some also pay at the bookkeeping window. Prior to the extended hours being implemented, shareholders waited in the reception area for the window to open at 9 a.m., usually resulting in a crowded waiting room and sometimes with the line stretching out into the corridor. (Continued on page 2)

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Co-op City realized $4 million in energy savings over the last eight months BY BILL STUTTIG Since the early spring of 2009, Riverbay has realized more than $4 million in energy cost savings, according to figures recently released by the Finance Department. According to the Finance Department, for Riverbay’s fiscal year 2009/2010 which began in April of 2009, approximately $44.5 million was budgeted for energy costs — $25.6 million for electricity and $18.9 million for gas. As of the end of November, the latest date when figures are available, Riverbay has spent approximately $20.9 million on energy – more than $11.7 million for electricity usage and approximately $9.15 million for gas. When taking into account the cost of fuel needed to run the co-generation plant’s components during the initial months of operation, Riverbay has saved exactly $4,083,381 through November 30th, 2009.

Perhaps the most encouraging sign of all is that Riverbay realized its best savings during the month of November, when the plant was producing its greatest amount of energy, according to Riverbay Power Plant Director Brian Reardon. Savings for November alone come to more than $1.3 million. According to Reardon, during November the co-generation plant was providing approximately 30% of the community’s power needs. Herbert Freedman, Principal for Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., managing agent for Co-op City, said that while the signs are encouraging for future projected savings from co-generation, it can not be said at this point how much of this year’s significant savings can be attributed to cogeneration, Both Freedman and Riverbay Finance Director Peter Merola said that energy savings realized over the last eight (Continued on page 2)

Riverbay announces winners of holiday maintenance incentive program BY BILL STUTTIG Thirty-seven Riverbay porters and their supervisors were recognized for going above and beyond their jobs in keeping the buildings assigned to them in the best and cleanest possible shape, during an awards luncheon in the Bartow Community Center on December 22nd. Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper was joined by many of Riverbay’s key department directors in presenting recognition to the staffs from six buildings who, in the opinion of a team of key management personnel, did the best job in their Section at maintaining the best kept building. Judging began on December 8th and was wrapped up by Friday December 18th. General Manager Cooper explained before presenting the awards

at the luncheon, “We were not just looking for clean, well-kept buildings because all of the b u i l d ings are kept in Riverbay supervisors and porters who did the best job at maintaining their assigned building in each of the 5 good shape. sections were honored at a luncheon hosted by Riverbay Department heads on December 22nd. Photo by Bill Stuttig We looked The winning building for Section 1 was for staff who went the extra mile, and did shape.” the little things, like making sure the During the building inspections, six Building 4, supervised by Jose Perez, and compactor chutes were always kept spot- areas of each of the community’s 35 hi-rise maintained by porters Freddy A. Cruz, less, and the elevator sills were kept buildings were rated: the basements, laun- Alexis Pina Ocasio, Santos Rodriguez, shiny – to ensure their building was dry rooms, laundry bathrooms, lobbies, (Continued on page 2) always kept in the best of all possible elevators and the hallway floors.

Bookeeping

“To facilitate this arrangement, our bookkeepers were willing to change their work schedules on these specific days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., so that there is no additional cost to the corporation,” said Merola. “I’d also like to point out that the bookkeeping window will only be open earlier on two specific days of the month, not the entire month, so shareholders should be

Energy Savings

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become available. Lou Salegna, Riverbay’s controller, has reported that more recently, there has been a slight increase in the number of shareholders who wait until the end of the month to pay their carrying charges in person at the Riverbay bookkeeping window, probably a sign of the difficult economic times. “Although shareholders seem to be

waiting later to pay their carrying charges, they are paying, in the majority of cases, before legal action commences,” said Merola. “Our hope is that by making the bookkeeping window available to shareholders one hour earlier on the busiest intake days of the month, we can make it a bit easier and more convenient for them to pay their carrying charges before they are penalized.”

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mindful of that.” For the new year, the extended hours will be in effect on Monday, January 11 and again on Friday, January 29. In February, the bookkeeping window will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10 and on Friday, February 26, and again on Wednesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 31. Additional dates will be announced as they

months can also be attributed to a variety of other factors including a lower price for electricity provided through Con Edison over previous recent years, a lower cost of fuel over previous recent years and favorable climactic conditions including a generally mild summer and fall. Merola said that the energy budget is prepared on projections based on the community’s cost of electricity and gas in recent

past years. A weakened global economy in the past year has generally brought down the cost of energy throughout the nation and the world and this has had some beneficial effect on Riverbay’s energy budget this year, just as sharply rising fuel costs during years earlier in the decade placed strains on the budget during those years. Riverbay’s energy budget for the winter months, December through March, is natural-

ly and significantly higher than the previous eight months of the fiscal year, so it remains to be seen if the realized savings will continue or even increase significantly, as cogeneration and other factors come into play. Reardon said earlier this week, that despite the huge savings of $1.3 million in November as the co-generation plant was providing for just approximately 30% of the community’s power needs, he is still stick-

ing to his long-held projection that the plant, when fully operationally, will save the community roughly $1.5 million per month on average. He added that final testing and tuning procedures will continue on key plant components through January. He said he expects the plant to be ready to provide for all of the community’s power needs by the beginning of February.

For Section 2, the winner was Building 8, supervised by Vasilj Kocovic and maintained by porters Francisco Mesa, Ruben Moreno, Daniel Perez, and Gani Stojku. For Section 3, the winner was Building 17, supervised by William Garcia and maintained by porters Ramon Escano, Santo Gonzalez, Luis Suero, and Altagracia Villar. For Section 4, the winner was Building 21, supervised by Wilmer Rodriguez and maintained by porters Jose A. Cruz, Luis M. Dominguez, Petar Markic, Rafael Morales and Irving Torres. For Section 5 the first winner was Building 27, supervised by Edwin Mulero and maintained by porters Erosmos Guerrero, Benjamin Mercado, Ronnie Patterson, Alvin L. Rivera and Marcelino A. Vargas. The second winner for Section 5 was Building 32, supervised by Paul Zadrima and maintained by porters Vito V. Martinez Guity, Angel Harry, Sina Kim, and Pedro Medina Fernandez. Other winning supervisors included Arthur Taylor, James R. Sutter, George C. Pullar and Jesus Maldonado. The winning porters were each presented with awards and Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. donated $600 ($100 for each building) awarded to the winners of the competition. Six buildings were selected, one from each of Co-op City’s 5 sections (two from Section Five because of its size). The buildings were judged by a committee of management personnel, including the General Manager, Buildings and Grounds Directors, and Cooperator Services Director and managers, who worked together to conduct building inspections over ten days. As for the timing of the contest, Cooper said, “This is the time of year when many of us are fortunate enough to have time to spend with family and friends, and it is customary that we receive visitors throughout Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. We thought that this time of year was perfect for initiating a building cleanliness competition. We are hoping that the competition will encourage all of the porters

to put their best foot forward, so to speak, and will also help to demonstrate that management and the residents who live in this community appreciate their hard work and dedication to doing the best that they can to keep their respective buildings in the kind of condition that everyone can be proud of.” Luis Salazar, Director of Riverbay’s Janitorial Department, said that he has been working on implementing such a recognition program for the buildings’ porters for quite some time with Cooper who, likewise, has been very supportive of the idea. “This is something that we have been working on for the longest time and I am happy to see it finally become a reality, thanks to Mr. Cooper and Marion Scott Real Estate,” said Salazar. “Since this is the first year, we are only able to recognize one building in each section, but hopefully next year, we will be able to select at least two buildings from each section because there are a number of porters who do exemplary work for the corporation and the residents who live in this community. It is also my great hope that, as time goes on, we establish other incentives to other employees throughout the corporation in recognition for the contributions they also make on a daily basis.” “This awards program for the workers is long overdue,” said Donovan Plummer, Director of Riverbay’s Grounds Department. “There are many workers who go above and beyond their call of duty to make Co-op City an enjoyable and pleasant place to live.” Juanita Net, Director of Riverbay’s Cooperator Services Offices, who, along with her staff, was also involved in the process of identifying the best kept buildings within Co-op City, said that this program is definitely a good one in terms of boosting morale among employees. “This is a great incentive for our porters who work in the buildings,” said Net, who is also a resident of Co-op City. “At the same time, we appreciate the donation made by our management company to make this all possible and we hope to embellish on the reward next year and perhaps have even more of an

incentive to the staff members who do their jobs conscientiously and efficiently and in turn, help make a tremendous difference in our development. I think this is a win-win situation for all involved, for management and for the janitorial staff.” Cooper said that in addition to boosting morale among employees, these types of

incentives will encourage staff to strive to do their best every day, which not only reflects well on the corporation, but also sends a message to the shareholders whom we serve that this is not just a place where we make our living, but that we care about and take pride in our work and our service to the residents of Co-op City.

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FREE GED for adults at PS 153

The Bronx Adult Learning Center will hold free GED classes for adults at PS 153 in Education Park beginning in February, 2010. If you’d like to prepare for a high school general equivalency diploma (GED); improve your reading, writing and math skills; or learn English, please contact Ronald Hartridge, Parent Coordinator at P.S. 153, at (347) 563-4957 for further information.

Senior Chorus performs at bank opening

The newly-formed Co-op City Senior Chorus, conducted by Ione M. Foote, will perform at the opening ceremony of the new Bank of America branch in Bay Plaza at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6th. All are welcome.

Co-op City Little League Registration

The Co-op City Little League will be conducting registration for the 2010 season during its baseball clinics every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Truman High School volleyball gym (back entrance, opposite the football field). Registration will continue through Saturday, February 27, 2010. For further registration information, contact the Co-op City Little League at (718) 379-8242.

Bereavement support group begins

In response to increasing demand, Church of the Savior has begun an evening bereavement support program each Monday at the church on the ground floor of Building 7 beginning at 7:30. The new evening program is similar to a Thursday afternoon program that the church has been hosting for several months. All Co-op City residents who are struggling to overcome the loss of a spouse, parent, close family member or close friend are eligible to participate in the support program which is secular and non-denominational. For more information, call 718-3200002 or 917-734-4058.

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Year in Review: Part 2 - July to December 2009 BY BILL STUTTIG July: The sky over Co-op City exploded in bursts of magnificent color on July 3rd, when the Riverbay Fund’s fireworks spectacular was held on Greenway #3. Thousands of Co-op City residents enjoyed the show from their lawn chairs set up on the Greenway parking lot and from their balconies. Before the show, refreshments were sold which went to support the community’s many sports programs including the Co-op City Little League, the Co-op City Tennis Club, the North Bronx Youth Sports and the Zodiac Track Foundation. At a meeting of the Cooperator Appeals Committee, a request for relief from the two candidates who were disqualified by the 2009 Election Committee for indebtedness to the Riverbay Corporation, was legally denied. After considering the testimony of the candidates and their attorney, the committee members deliberated and decided that the fines would be upheld. In correspondence to Bernard Cylich and Yolanda Canales Schumann from the Riverbay Legal Department following the hearing, the candidates were notified that the committee “has decided not to waive the administrative fees of $300.00 (an administrative fee of $150.00 per violation).” The following week, the State of New York's Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) rejected arguments by the attorney representing Cylich and Schumann that the Riverbay Election Committee was not properly comprised. DHCR concluded that the Riverbay Election Committee was not in violation of any provisions set forth in law, and the Election Committee also serves in an advisory capacity, with the full Board charged with final authority to confirm such disqualifications. Out of the 15,372 residential units in Co-op City, only 66 were available for sale as of July 10, a .4294% availability rate, according to the Riverbay Residential Sales Department. By contrast, the number of available apartments during the same time period in 2008 was 61. In mid-July, Riverbay Corporation received $183,922.53 in payments from CPower, Inc. for its ability to shed load from the New York Independent Systems Operator (NYISO) during the winter of 2008-2009. According to Riverbay’s Power Plant Director, Brian Reardon, this payment is basically for having the emergency stand-by generators on the premises since no demand reduction events were called during the winter of 2008-2009. The following week, Riverbay Corporation was blindsided by the City of New York's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) when the municipal

agency ordered flooring work to cease immediately in Co-op City apartments due to asbestos abatement requirements not being applied to any other housing developments. Suddenly, and without warning, according to Riverbay, DEP started issuing repeated violations then ordered flooring work stopped, despite a verbal agreement last year that such work could continue under a State variance. The following week, through the intervention of former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman, an agreement was reached with the city to allow flooring work to resume. In late July, four Co-op City residents were arrested and charged with a series of robberies against food delivery men. A spree of these crimes began in mid-June and came to an end with these arrests. The Riverbay Parking Facilities Department announced that waiting lists for seven of the eight garages were exhausted, meaning the procedure for leasing space in the garages now involved little or no waiting time. In late July, the Sales Department employee arrested in March for taking a bribe in exchange for placing someone in an apartment ahead of the waiting list, pled guilty to a charge of petit larceny and was sentenced to a conditional discharge. August: The Department of Public Safety’s patrol supervisor, Frank Apollo, was named Acting Chief of the department. The promotion took effect August 1st. He now oversees the comprehensive force, comprised of more than 100 officers, detectives, supervisors, and administrative personnel. Riverbay’s co-generation facility began daily operations and as of early August was supplying up to approximately 25% of the community’s total power needs, according to Power Plant Director Brian Reardon. The Rochdale Village Board of Directors voted to rehire Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (MSI) as their managing agent, after terminating the firm two years ago. Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. has also managed Co-op City for the past decade. By a vote of 8-7, the Rochdale Village Board approved proceeding with a contract award to MSI, the company that had managed the Mitchell-Lama development since 1991 before they were voted out at the end of March, 2007. An order by the New York City Fire Department to close off a number of parking spaces in each of the community’s eight parking garages resulted in 116 spaces being closed and shareholders reassigned to other spots. During a routine inspection, the Fire Department ordered Riverbay to discontinue use of the parking spaces located near to the stand pipe valves in the garages so that fire officials can quickly access the water source in the event of an emergency. There are two stand pipe valves on each floor of each garage located between the

3rd and 4th spaces up from the bottom of every ramp on the right side behind the dividing wall. In all, 16 reserved spaces and 96 regular spaces were affected by the order--2 reserved and 12 regular spaces in each garage. Riverbay had until August 12 to correct the violation or else be subjected to harsh penalties. As part of the Fire Department order, Riverbay was also required to paint the standpipe system in each garage red. The process took a few weeks to complete. Investigators arrested a teenaged man on August 12th for a brutal assault and attempted rape on a cooperator in the laundry room of Building 15B two days earlier. The suspect, an 18-year-old resident of a group home outside of Co-op City, was arrested by investigators from the Police Department’s Special Victims Unit as he was making a court appearance on a separate matter. The NYPD was able to identify their suspect through surveillance materials provided by Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety. In late August, Riverbay’s management began exploring the community’s refinancing options with Wachovia under the same conditions as the Oppenheimer agreement which was approved by the Riverbay Board in mid-June. At that time, negotiations had been ongoing with both Wachovia and Oppenheimer, and as discussions progressed over the summer months, the Wachovia offer was reexamined. September: In early September, Riverbay released the community’s window contractor, Tindel, from a contractual obligation to secure a $3M Letter of Credit to guarantee performance after the company requested relief, pointing out that Riverbay already holds $3M of its money in reserves pending the completion of the contract. The Riverbay Election Committee released an official report disqualifying Bernard Cylich and Yolanda CanalesSchumann for being indebted to Riverbay Corporation at the time of the annual election to the Board of Directors. The Election Committee report came after several hearings and painstaking consideration of all charges and allegations concerning the candidates before issuing its conclusive findings. The Election Committee report was presented to the full Board for confirmation which cleared the way for the seating of the two next highest finishers in May’s Board election, Bill Gordon and Michelle S. Davy. The Equality Charter School at P.S. 160 began its first semester in relative anonymity, a far cry from the controversy of the previous Spring. A report in the September issue of Crain’s New York Business claimed that (Continued on page 7)

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Public Safety Blotter: December 13 - 20 December 19, 100 Casals Place CCPD Community Policing Officer Adams, who is assigned to this area, was conducting an inspection of the stairway looking for loiterers. During the course of the check the officer found one male in the stairway who could not, or refused to, provide a reason for being therein. The male was arrested for trespass, issued a summons and released. December 17, 900 Co-op City Boulevard CCPD officers were dispatched to this location to investigate a report of a suspicious male in a staircase. Upon arrival the officers entered the stairway and found a male holding a bag of marijuana in his hand as he was about to roll a marijuana cigar. The male was arrested and summonsed for unlawful possession of marijuana. 170 Dreiser Loop CCPD and NYPD units were dispatched to a report of male down at this location. Upon arrival it was determined, after location of the deceased male, that he had apparently committed suicide by jumping from the building. The matter, after completion of an investigation by the NYPD and CCPD detective units, was ruled a suicide and the coroners office concurred. 900 Co-op City Boulevard CCPD units were dispatched to this location for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival officers determined that

siblings had a disagreement and one assaulted the other. CCPD units did take one male, apparently under the influence of alcohol, and placed him under arrest for the assault. The man was charged with Disorderly Conduct (for urinating off a terrace), resisting arrest and criminal possession of marijuana. December 16, 99 Einstein Loop Two reports were filed by CCPD officers, both for Grand Larceny Auto. One vehicle was a mini van and the other a motorcycle. The matters are under investigation. December 15, 99 Asch Loop basketball courts CCPD officers responded to a report of an injured male. Upon arrival they determined from the victim and witnesses that 3 males jumped the victim, beating on him and removing his property. A description was broadcast and CCPD units spotted the suspects in front of the library. A

Beautiful lights and more lights...

Holiday lights at night...

Holiday lights â&#x20AC;Ś Building 6 residents gather outside the holiday light display which decorated the lawn and garden outside the front of the building. The design was the work and creation of Building 6 resident Robert (Frenchie) Chavis. Pictured above are (l. to r.): Leonard Murrell, Delores Davis, Margaret McKenney, Anita Sabanese, Joan Murrell, Annette Tyler, Terrell Tyler, and Miss Tejada. Photos by BIll Stuttig

field show-up was conducted and the suspects were positively identified. The 3 males were arrested and charged with robbery and assault, amongst other charges. December 14, 99 Carver Loop A CCPD detective unit was on patrol inside Garage 3 when they spotted a male tampering with a vehicle. When the officers stopped nearby to conduct an inquiry the male bolted. The officers began chasing the male. One officer sprained an ankle during his attempted apprehension. Numerous CCPD officers were called to the scene and the garage was sealed off while a thorough search for the suspect was conducted. After an hour it was determined that male had already fled the garage. The officer was treated for his injury and released. The officer was out for a short time and was able to recently return to work. An investigation is ongoing in an effort to apprehend the outstanding suspect.

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The 13th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

A joyous time was had by all who attended the 13th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration last Sunday in the Bartow Community Center. The event was

sponsored by the Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. Photos by Malcolm Taylor

Prof. James Small, from the City University of the N.Y. and keynote speaker, accepts an award from Coalition members.

BASEMENT STORAGE

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Shareholders, please ensure that you secure your personal belongings in the unit you pay for. Do not leave items outside of your unit door, the aisles, or on top of the units. Unsecured items (regardless of what it is) can and will be discarded. This includes items tucked away in unauthorized units. Riverbay Corporation is not responsible for personal items left unsecured for any reason in the basement storage room or outside of the room. --Riverbay Commercial Properties Department

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Letters to the Editor A new year without negative politics

To the editor: It should be 2010 by the time this letter appears and I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and wonderful New Year. That being said, I feel the need to comment on a small group of what I’ll call “negative activists” for lack of a better term. Personally, I love Co-op City and think it’s a pretty great place to live. As a result, I get somewhat annoyed when I read letters and flyers by these “negative activists”

which complain about this, that, and the other, and pretty much everything, but never offer one constructive idea or acknowledge that anything at all is good in our community. These parochial “negative activists” accuse and accuse, and accuse, using the half-truths, innuendos, and at times, complete misstatements. These so-called activists come off, at least to me, as possibly the most miserable people around,

seeking to constantly berate our community and trying to convince others to come down to their level of negativity without substance. Well, all I can say is happy New Year to all, even to the “negative activists” and our resolution for 2010 should be that these people never gain any semblance of power in Co-op City. That, indeed, would truly be negative for all concerned. —Charles Tamburro

Rh-Negative Blood Donors Needed Now

Blood Supply Prioritized as Tri-State Area Braces for Wintry Mix

New York Blood Center (NYBC) serving New York City, Long Island, Hudson Valley and New Jersey calls upon the community to please donate blood today. Blood drive cancellations from the weekend storm of December 19, 2009, coupled with unusually high demand from regional hospitals, have impacted Rh-negative blood supplies, especially type O-negative. People with O-negative blood are known as “universal donors” because their blood can be transfused into anyone. Type O-negative blood is found in just 6 percent of the population, but is used more often by patients with other blood types, especially in emergency rooms and trauma situations. It is also used in exchange transfusions

for newborn babies and pregnant women, and for premature babies in intensive care units. The need for blood is constant. Healthy people of all blood types are encouraged to donate immediately. As more wintry weather may be headed our way, the possibility of weatherrelated blood drive cancellations can place additional pressure on supply. Hospital use of blood products remains high — due to surgeries, emergencies and care of cancer patients. About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness.

January, in particular, can be a difficult month for blood centers to collect blood donations, as approximately 15% of regional blood collection comes from high schools and colleges, many of which have winter recess this month. NYBC takes very seriously its responsibility to provide a safe, adequate and reliable blood supply for the 20 million people of New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and New Jersey. By donating blood this week and throughout January, National Blood Donor Month, organizations and individuals can help us maintain a safe, reliable and adequate blood supply throughout the winter season.

To donate blood, please call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566 Visit: www.nybloodcenter.org New Telephone System Call Center (718) 320.3300 ☛ Press 1 if you have a Public Safety emergency ☛ Press 2 to dial a Riverbay extension or access the directory ☛ Press 3 to report a maintenance problem in your apartment ☛ Press 4 to reach Residential Sales ☛ Press 5 to schedule a Community Room ☛ Press 6 to reach a Rent Bookkeeper ☛ Press 7 to call the Restorations Department ☛ Press 8 to reach the Parking Facilities Department ☛ Press 9 to reach the Co-op City Times Or stay on the line to speak to an Operator

Article SIXTH of your mit for either a one (1) year or you will be moving out at the end Occupancy Agreement provides, two (2) year lease. You must sub- of your lease, notify Riverbay, in in part, that your lease automati- mit your completed form for a writing, Attention: Sales Support cally renews for an additional short-term lease no later than Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, three (3) year period. You need to thirty (30) days before the expi- Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) do nothing if you want your lease ration of your present lease. If days prior to lease expiration. to extend for another New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request three (3) year period. If Current Lease either a One (1) or Expiration Date you desire a lease of Expiration Date Two (2) Year Lease less than three (3) Building 30 years, you may call March 31, 2010 March 31, 2013 March 1, 2010 4100, 4120 718-320-3373 to request a form to sub- Hutch. Rvr. Pkwy. E.

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Year in Review

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2010 (Continued from page 3)

Co-op City has suffered more than any other community in New York City in terms of an increase in its unemployment rate during this recent economic downturn. Crain’s, who hired a research firm to compile data to determine unemployment rates in New York City broken down by zip code, claimed that 10475, a zip code that is mostly comprised of Co-op City and some small residential areas bordering the development, has seen its unemployment rate jump to 12.3% from 7.5% a year earlier. As part of their report, Crain’s cites the facts that Riverbay has assessed 1966 late fees in July of 2009, an increase of 13.5% from the late fees issued in July of 2008, which totaled 1715. Lou Salegna of Riverbay’s Finance Department reported that while these numbers are accurate by themselves, other statistics, which were given to Crain’s but left out of the report, show that shareholders are actually paying their carrying charges at rates better than they were the previous year, before the recession began. The Riverbay Board overwhelming approved a resolution on September 16th to borrow a $6 million bridge loan from New York Community Bank to continue short term work on capital projects, such as window replacements and Local Law 11 facade work. The bridge loan was proposed as an interim measure so no work would be interrupted on capital projects while Riverbay Corporation pursues recapitalization with HUD and Freddie Mac at a time when interest rates are more favorable, with Wachovia as the underwriter/broker. The Riverbay Residential Sales office stopped accepting any new applications for apartments in Co-op City in September until new applications could be incorporated into the procedure as of October 1st. The new applications (both new and transfer) incorporate changes required by the state supervising agency, DHCR, which informed the Riverbay Board of Directors that they have been working with management over the last few months “to change certain policies and practices so that there can be improved compliance with Title 9 of the New York Codes Rules and Regulations under which Co-op City was organized and is currently being supervised….” Previously, Co-op City was allowed to deviate from the occupancy standards since the community had a high vacancy rate, however, with the community now at a virtual sold-out status, DHCR said that “it is time to adhere to the occupancy standards established by Housing Management Bureau Memorandum #2008 B-14.” The new occupancy standards state that households comprised of just a single person can only apply for a 1bedroom apartment in the community. Households with 2 to 4 people qualify for two bedroom apartments and a family that applies for a three-bedroom apartment must have at least four people. Several procedural changes were made in late September to expedite shareholders’ request for services when contacting the Riverbay Restorations Department, including expanding the duties of inspectors and the addition of a new call center which will begin operation in mid-September. According to Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper, these changes are part of a company-wide effort to enhance services to shareholders. October: A rash of robberies of iPods and cell phones from young people walking through the community caused Public Safety to step up patrols in the community and issue warnings to parents and students advising them not to use expensive digital devices in public spaces when

isolated. Public Safety training director, Lt. James Keappock, announced that the department’s extensive retraining program will now include emphasis on the proper handling of confrontations and challenges involving the use of firearms. Recent friendly fire tragedies throughout the tri-state area over the past year caused trainers to revamp the retraining required of each officer to emphasize the proper techniques for confrontations which can avoid these types of tragedies. Work to restore the community’s north sector Greenway began in October as crews started ripping up the asphalt which had covered the huge open space since 2003. It is expected that landscaping the new Greenway could begin by the Spring of 2010. In mid-October, Riverbay began participating in the Mohawk Industries Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage back in the Riverbay general fund to help offset the community’s expenses. The new program is open to both incoming and current shareholders. A bomb scare called into the Baychester Library on the afternoon of October 22nd forced the NYPD and Public Safety to evacuate the library and close down half of the Bartow Community Center until the library could be checked for possible potential devices. This was the second bomb threat called into the library in four months and the growing concern forced library, Riverbay and school officials to take immediate steps to curb the ongoing youth disturbances which had been plaguing the library over several months. Also on October 22nd, the Riverbay Board approved a resolution calling for an analysis of the optimal use of Co-op City’s retail space for better service of the community’s residents. At a management forum on October 28th, shareholders were updated on the two most crucial issues facing the financial future of the community. Co-generation consultant Bill May told shareholders that Co-op City now has a commercial operation with two combustion turbines running on full load providing for a great majority of the community’s electrical needs on a full time basis resulting in up to $1 million in cost savings for the community each month. At the same meeting, Matthew Weiner, Managing Director of Wachovia Real Estate Capital Markets, told the nearly 200 shareholders in attendance that his firm is exploring several options available through government sponsored financing agencies, such as Freddie Mac and FHA. “If interest rates hold as low as they are now, it would be a smart play,” Weiner said. November: As Mayor Michael Bloomberg squeaked out a surprisingly close victory over his worthy challenger, City Comptroller William Thompson on Election Day in early November, Riverbay was busy making key procedural changes to improve the quality of life in Co-op City. On November 4th, the Riverbay Board unanimously approved the purchase of a new and stronger wood floor tiles for use in Co-op City homes. Aside from being reportedly superior to the old tiles, they cost 30 cents less than the tiles previously used in Co-op City. Long-time Riverbay employee Edil Carror returned to his old job in the Building and Grounds Department after serving 10 months in Iraq safeguarding Iraqi and American troops in the transition zone while providing security for civilian contractors there. His performance during these dangerous assignments earned Carror an Army Commendation Award.

At long last, the city’s Transportation engineers changed the timing on the traffic light at Baychester and Bartow Avenues allowing the southbound traffic turning left onto Bartow to proceed before northbound traffic is released. The adjustment was requested for several years before DOT finally granted the community’s request. The beloved long-time co-director of the successful Co-op City Tennis Club, Milton Alexander, tragically passed away due to complications following surgery. Milton and his wife, Lorraine, ran the Co-op City Tennis Club for 25 years teaching hundreds of Co-op City children the game of tennis and the joy of competition and sportsmanship. Several young tennis club participants went on to win full athletic college scholarships after learning the game of tennis from the Alexanders. At an Open Board meeting on November 18th, the Board approved a contract for the initial design of a water treatment facility needed to purify the water used to help drive the co-generation plant’s turbines. Riverbay has been renting filtration equipment for several months at a high cost. More than 300 seniors from Co-op City came together for a Thanksgiving feast hosted by JASA’s Co-op City Senior Services. December: Public Safety revealed that it has been assisting various divisions of the NYPD in executing search warrants in Co-op City homes suspected of housing drug-selling operations. Public Safety investigators revealed that approximately ten warrants leading to arrests have been executed so far in 2009, many of them also resulting in evictions of the suspected home’s occupants after conviction. On December 8th, Riverbay began a holiday incentive program whereby porters would receive cash incentives for maintaining the best kept buildings in the community. Six buildings will be selected as being worthy of the cash reward for its maintenance staff. After years of legal wrangling, a Bronx Civil Court Judge ruled that the Gloria Wise Community Center must leave 950 Baychester Avenue, the Little Yellow Schoolhouse, after February 28th because they failed to renew the lease with Riverbay before the agreed upon deadline. Board leaders said that they would begin searching for a new occupant for the much-desired space in the weeks to come. Former State Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman was retained as the attorney who will represent Co-op City in its battle to challenge many of the exorbitant costs associated with the city asbestos abatement procedure. According to management, the asbestos abatement program is costing Co-op City some $3 million per year, or the equivalent of a 3% carrying charge increase, even though there has never been a positive test for friable or airborne asbestos in apartment floor tiles here. The Cooper Place Townhouses had to be powered by emergency generators for an extended period due to a problem with an underground conduit which connects the homes to the power plant. City Councilman Larry Seabrook presented $250,000 in public money to the principal of M.S. 180 on December 10th. The money will be used to open a new music technology lab at the school in September of 2010. The community showed tremendous holiday spirit by donating more than 500 toys and clothing items to the women and children at the Phipps Town and Country Center just north of Co-op City. The Public Safety community relations staff joined Riverbay Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous in delivering the gifts to the home in the days before Christmas.

Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK, Veterans press “1”

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) established a national suicide prevention hotline to ensure veterans in emotional crisis have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is operated by Link2Health Solutions. Veterans can call the Lifeline number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), and press “1” to be routed to the Veterans Hotline.

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2010

Public Safety Report

Co-op City Department of Public Safety takes action against persons caught trespassing inside buildings BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As the mercury dips into the teens and colder weather seems to be with us to stay, people may become tempted to hang out within the buildings of Co-op City. The Department of Public Safety and New York City Police Department actively enforce New York City laws as they pertain to trespassing within the buildings of Co-op City. It is important that residents are aware of trespassing laws so that they can advise all family members and guests of these laws. There are also lease regulations which prohibit hanging out within the buildings. Co-op City’s 35 high rise buildings are accessible by 85 lobbies which are locked in order to exclude unauthorized persons. There are also postings which exclude unauthorized persons. Co-op City’s buildings are patrolled by both the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. Both agencies conduct vertical sweeps of buildings on a routine basis. Any persons caught to be within the buildings stairwells, basements, hallways and other common areas without a legitimate purpose may be placed under arrest. A person may be charged with trespass when the person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises. A New York City Police Department Universal C-Summons can be issued for

this violation of the law. Both the New York City Police Department and the Coop City Department of Public Safety have the authority to issue these summonses. Co-op City participates in the New York City Police Department’s “CLEAN HALLS” program. This program allows persons found to be within the buildings without a legitimate purpose to be charged with Criminal Trespass when found within designated buildings. Criminal Trespass is a class B Misdemeanor and requires a Desk Appearance Ticket or processing at Bronx Central booking to take place. All of Co-op City’s buildings have been designated “CLEAN HALLS” buildings and affidavits have been signed by the General Manager. The “CLEAN HALLS” program was put in place by the New York City Police Department based on the number of persons found to be within various buildings within New York City for purposes such as using or purchasing drugs. The “CLEAN HALLS” program has been highly effective in improving the quality of life in areas where it has been put in place. Residents should remind children and guests that it is not permissible to loiter within the hallways, basements, roof or stairwells of the buildings. Co-op City residents arrested for offenses committed within the confines of Co-op City also

Congratulations Wendy & Cles

Congratulations to long-time cooperators, Cles and Wendy Mitchell on becoming first time grandparents. Their daughter Alycia Mitchell Melendez and husband Reuben Melendez welcomed a

boy, Julius George Melendez. Julius arrived December 28, 2009 at 11:36 a.m., weighing in at 7 lbs. and 13 oz. and 20 inches long. Good health and Happy New Year to all.

receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social Conduct in connection with the arrest. Co-op City Community Complaints carry a monetary fine and increase on subsequent violations. Residents, in some situations, may receive only a Community Complaint for loitering. One situation is being within the stairwells, hallways or basement of the building in which the person lives with no legitimate purpose. This is a specified violation of the Riverbay Corporation lease. The Department of Public Safety encourages residents to notify 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 if they see or hear persons loitering within the buildings of Co-op City. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. New legislation in New York State increases the charges for drinking and driving if there is

Building 15B Association

Our next Building Association meeting will be on Thursday, January 7th at 7 p.m. in the basement. We will have a party after the meeting. I would like to thank the

Broun Place Townhouse Association

The Broun Place Townhouse Association wishes everyone a very happy and healthy new year, and especially to our neighbors here in Broun Place. We had a great opportunity to get to know each other better at our holiday party a couple of weeks ago and we hope you, our neighbors, will feel it is important to stay in touch and attend future meetings. Thank you for your toy and clothing donations. All were delivered to the center prior to the Christmas holiday celebration. At our February meeting, February 25th, we will have a speaker thanks to Helen Atkins, Riverbay Board member. The subject of this meeting is the new health care reform package recently passed by the United States Congress. There are some trusted sites on the internet that post the exact information on the new federal health care

a child in the auto. Nationwide enforcement of D.W.I. is heightened during the holiday season and in light of past incidents. 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. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, or an auto crime could be ready to happen; notify the authorities. The Co-op City garages have also been designated as “CLEAN HALLS” locations. Persons found trespassing can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 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 Public Safety Department is able to keep the crime rate low and maintain a high quality of life throughout the community. I and the entire Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to wish you a happy, healthy and safe New Year 2010.

proposal and how it affects us. One of these sites is the AARP and another is the NAACP. Your association president lives at 31B Broun and welcomes your thoughtful suggestions and comments regarding the agenda of the club association and issues you wish to discuss. Please let us hear from you. Join the association for $12 a year. Deposit an envelope with a $12 check, money order or cash to Apt. 25A with our treasurer Ann Ventrella or me at 31B. It will be acknowledged with a receipt and membership gift. One of our neighbors found a new product, recycled aluminum foil. It is great and wraps as well as the nonrecycled product. However, for the sake of the environment, we urge you not to use Styrofoam and be frugal on the use of aluminum and plastic wraps. These wraps and

volunteers that helped decorate the lobby. Have a happy and healthy New Year! —Sandy Krasnow

timesavers either can’t be recycled or have to be chemically treated. With the high winds especially, please make sure your garbage is tied up properly. Keeping our grounds free of litter also makes it less attractive to feral animals. If you see something or have a question regarding a public safety issue bring it to the attention of the Public Safety Department. Co-op City rules will be enforced. Call 718-671-3050 for public safety emergencies; call 911 for life threatening emergencies only. Neighbors that are homebound or recovering from illness, make sure to let a neighbor know your status. We wish you a speedy recovery and again a happy and healthy new year to all. —Eva Lazaar

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Here is hoping that you had a joyful holiday with the love and company of family and friends. The Building 19 support crew is extremely grateful for your generosity and kindness in contributing to their holiday gifts. In the spirit of giving, Building 19 Association donated a large bin of toiletries and socks to St. Joseph’s Church. The church feeds over 200 needy people every Saturday. What equates to a beautifully decorated meeting room, great food, great friends, song, games and prizes? Building 19 Association’s holiday party! Every year the affair keeps getting better and better. I am certain that everyone who attended the affair would agree that the holiday spirit was alive and well in our meeting room. Our first committee meeting of the New Year will be held on Tuesday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m. In the past we

Circle of Christ Church — Hearts of Love Ministry of NY

“Pressing towards the prize” Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a Church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. Focus Verse of the Week: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. -John 3:16 (NRSV) Schedule of Services: Sundays: Worship Service**11 a.m. start ; ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old)-11 a.m. start Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer*, 7 – 9 p.m.; Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7– 9 p.m. FYI: 1. All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service and place your order. 2. Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. 3. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. 4. CCC Children’s Church (4 thru 12) & Little Lambs Church (ages 2 thru 4) is available on Sundays. Please see Elder Diane Torres or Deaconess Judy Melendez. Please mail all your inquiries or donations to the following address: Circle of Christ Church, 1304 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472-1909, 718-864-4002 or 203559-1494. Service Location: 2049 Bartow Avenue – Bartow Mall Complex, Community Room 31 – Lower Level, Bronx, NY 10475. Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

Cooperators United

Have a blessed, healthy and happy New Year. As we all know, we still have concerns we must address from Qualify of Life to Security to Management. Last year was a challenging year for many of us. In 2010, let’s come together and try to resolve long-standing issues. Congratulations to all who are celebrating a Special Day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to our troops. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

Building 19 Association

hosted close to a dozen events during the year. Some of the events are for fundraising objectives and some are for the fun and enjoyment of our members. The committee team consists of about twenty dedicated members that are responsible for the success of all of our events. The working team needs you to become a “Cooperator Doing Something” to devote a fraction of your time to sustain the continued success of the yearly events. 2010 membership dues collection will remain at $5.00. Dues will be collected on Thursday, January 7th; Friday, January 8th; Saturday, January 9th; and Sunday January 10th; the time to be announced. At this time, copies of the by-laws with the approved revisions will be provided to 2010 members. We are closing 2009 with 201 financial members; my goal is to surpass this number in 2010.

January meetings are called the ‘annual meeting’ where we recap the accomplishments of the previous year and, on the even-year, we nominate and vote on new members to become executive board members. Ms. Betty James, who has done a fantastic job as treasurer, is resigning for personal reasons. The treasurer, as well as any of the incumbent seats on the executive board, is open for nomination and voting. Please plan to attend this meeting which will be held on Friday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Pamela Abdalla, who many of you probably have seen in passing, but may not have known her by her name, passed away two weeks ago. While she was very ill, she always had a smile to offer and attended as many meetings as she could. Pamela will surely be missed. Have a safe and blessed New Year! —Charlotte Codrington

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American Legion Post 1871

Post 1871 it is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 and if you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by email at post1871@optimum.net. Greetings to all our Post members of Post 1871 located in Co-op City who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home; our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our post members that have a birthday in January: R. Goulding. Sr, R. McCann, Jr., H. R. Rosado, R. A. Shade, J. Figurera, L. A. James, D. J. Young, L. Shaheed and F. H. Rosario. The Executive meeting will take place

on January 2, at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time come in and sign in and turn your cell phone off. Thank you for your cooperation. A New Year's resolution for our post members: it would be nice if each member recruited a new member in the post for 2010. Know that the New Year is here. If you have new ideas about what the post should engage in for the coming year, please bring your ideas forward to the commander that could help the post or bring in new members to the post. I would to thank all the post members that helped to support the post last year; lets keep it going for the new year too. Let this mission be better than the last one. Preamble, for God and country, we

associate selves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate one-hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; and to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. This is what we

are all about Post 187I members. The Preamble is on the back of your membership card too. Did you know that female veterans can get Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms too, just like male veterans. Women don't exhibit PTSD symptoms the same way men do and that they are often less likely to seek help, but the VA hospitals are helping the females by treating them at all the VA hospitals all over the United States. May the New Year find you happy and surrounded by the love of family and friends! Happy New Year! Your Post information officer provided this information to you. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? It was Saturday evening, December 19 and we gathered together for some fun in the house. We all came together in the Building 30 Association room for the holiday spirit. We never saw so much delicious food and desserts which was made by our cooperators and neighbors. There was chicken and turkey with dressing and cranberry sauce, baked ziti and mini franks in barbeque sauce; there was a medley of vegetables and a dish of string beans; a

zucchini quiche and more, and more. I’ll bet you did not know that we live among such talented neighbors who serenaded us with great live music to dance to and sing along with too. We hope you can ALL come down and enjoy a great evening next year. See you soon. The Building Association will be collecting the Annual Dues of $5.00 soon. The dues will cover January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Be sure to read the Building Bulletin Board located in your lobby for future get together events. The next Building 30 Assn. meeting is

scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2010. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be announced at a later date.. Bring your concerns. Attention: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com Do you have a problem? We want to know so that we might get help for you. We will write a letter to Riverbay Corp. with the list of the apartments having the problem. Send us an e-mail and include your name, apartment number and telephone number and whether you are on the A or B side of the Building.

Join the Crochet Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to Crochet with Linda. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! Coming Events: We will continue to run our 50/50 Raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! Looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. —Miriam E. Berlofsky

HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL!! We know you celebrated in your own way. First, we want to thank all cooperators who contributed to the collection for the workers of our building. We are sure it helped to make their holiday more exciting. A thank-you card has been posted on our

Bulletin Board. Second, we want to thank the Cooperators who made their floor “Holiday Happy.” It is a show that being neighborly exists. Last, but not least, a special Thank-you to our premier decorators of our Show-Place lobby. Once again Lefty and Nadia created an awesome

exhibit – Fifth Avenue doesn’t come close to us. Well, 2009 is coming to an end. We lost some neighbors – some we were aware of, and others mentioned by our neighbors. To all, may your memories help you carry on. The New Year is a time for resolutions. I hope your resolution will

be “to be a better neighbor.” Many cooperators live alone – so become a concerned neighbor to one another. In closing, as the saying goes, “May the Good Lord Take a Liking to You.” Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year. —Celestine Withey

Building 13 Association wishes you all a very Happy New Year. As you celebrate, please remember the following dangers: a) Christmas trees that are not secure in place; b) Careless use of candles; c) Overloading electrical outlets; d) Smoke detectors with no or dead batteries. The Social Committee is taking a break

for the holidays but will be back in full swing in the New Year. Volunteers are needed and always welcome. See the bulletin board in the lobby for upcoming events such as karaoke, murder mystery and Friday fish fry. The Book Club is reading "Tumbling" by Diane McKinney-Whetstone. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 20. Come join us.

Please observe the following quality-oflife 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 con-

ducted 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. NEW- For 'Traffic Update' call 5-1-1. "If you see something, say something" HAPPY NEW YEAR! —Olubiyi Sehindemi ( Mr.B )

Building 30 Association

Building 24 Association

Building 13 Association

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Single Source

Single Source is not just for singles. It’s a single source whose goal is to create an atmosphere for healthy fun for the over 50. It is a modern organization that demonstrates that high quality activities can be designed to help live an exciting, healthy life in spite of the aging process. YOU DON’T STOP BECAUSE YOU GET OLD, YOU GET OLD BECAUSE YOU STOP. I’m here to help you to lose weight, to gain energy, strength and flexibility, and to have fun doing it. CHANGE TO GOOD HABITS FOR BETTER HEALTH!!! Check for diabetes, get a blood sugar test regularly (at least yearly). Thirst, tiredness, eye trouble, excessive weight gain or loss, all can be signs of diabetes.

1) LINE DANCE TEACHER SCHOOL. To apply, call me (Ellie), 718379-4429. 2) Need a MARVELOUS MINOR blouse? Call or sign up with me (Ellie). NEW! NEW! NEW! LINE DANCE, 10 a.m./BELLY DANCE, 12:30 p.m./HANDI-FLEX, 1 p.m. FOR 2010, IS EVERY THURSDAY IN DREISER (starting January 7, 2010). CURRENT AND FUTURE: SINGLE SOURCE TV show on Sundays, Channel 68, BRONXNET(Bronx Public Access) at 7:30 p.m. South Africa (fundraising)--October 20 Nov 4, 2010 (Johannesburg, Sun City, Durban, Swaziland, Capetown), approx. $4200. If still interested, call Ellie, 718-379-

4429, and leave your mailing address. The flyer is ready to mail. Only 25 seats available to the 50 telephone numbers I have listed. First to deposit $500 gets a seat. ALASKA (Sept. 10th - 19th, 2010) Grand Alaska Coach Tour ($2500 dbl. occ.). Package includes: airfare/ food/National Parks Tour/sea animals/ Glacier cruises/Native Heritage Museum, etc. Need roommates? Call me (Ellie) for additional info/flyer. Camera/Computer Club: If you have a problem; a new camera, taking, transferring or accessing your pictures, call for an appointment with Ellie. AARP Driver Safety (2 day) Program for 10% insurance discount & point removal: Classes (#1 027) Feb. 8th & 9th -

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $12/$14 members/nonmembers (#2 028) Apr. 6 & 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call to leave mailing address for application. Friday, 1/8/10 HONEYS AND BEARS Annual dance, Alhambra, 126th & Seventh Ave., 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. $40, refreshments. Call me for tickets. If you are interested in any other activities and need more info., contact Ellie immediately. Don’t forget. We need your membership payment to keep us going. SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. BOX 75-3333, EINSTEIN STATION, BRONX, NY 10475; 718-3794429; imaminor377@yahoo.com. —Ellie Minor

A Blessed New Year to all. Your next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. We welcome new members, so come join us. The annual dues are only $20. Remember to mark your calendar that our monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The RETIREES have a full schedule of travel activities planned for your enjoyment beginning with traveling by motor coach: (You can meet with Lorraine Parker who will be in Room 19 on Mondays and Thursdays after 2 p.m. regarding the following two-day trips. (If you have questions, call her at 718-671-6403): (1) Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA on Sat., Jan. 9 - Price $35.

Rebate will be $20 Slot play + $5 for food. (2) See the classic story of JOSEPH at the Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, PA. which includes lunch at the Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant in April 2010 (day to be determined) – Price $115. We are also going to: • Tropical Miami & Key West, Florida. The price is $735 per person–double occupancy. Date of Trip - February 20-28, 2010 (9 days, 8 nights). (8 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners) (The contact is Eleanora Jones at (718) 671-5707. • Charming Cape Cod, MA and neighboring towns. The price is $379 per persondouble occupancy. Date of Trip: May 2427, 2010 (4 days, 3 nights). (3 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners), and

• Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. The price is $489 per person-double occupancy. Date of Trip: September 1924, 2010 (6 days, 5 nights). (5 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners). Interested in Cape Cod and Savannah trips, contact Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320. Sign-up sheets and flyers for all trips will be available in Room 19. Placing your name with a telephone number on a wait list as well as making deposits and payments will be accepted for all trips as soon as possible. For general information regarding trips, you may call (718) 379-0377. THEATRE TRIPS: • Las Vegas Tribute to Motown, Mon., Feb. 8, 2010 at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Ticket price: $84. • Diane Schuure, renowned jazz singer

and pianist, Sat., April 3, 2010 at 8 pm at Queens College. Ticket price, $40. • Patti LaBelle, the soulful songbird, Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 8 p.m. at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, Manhattan. See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons, after 3 p.m. in room 19 to have your name placed on a wait list or make payments for tickets. For additional information call (718) 379-0377. GOOD AND WELFARE: Our deepest condolences to Ms. Elinor Minor and to her family for the lost of her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Griffith, who passed away on December 25th. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. Good Health and Good Fortune to all! —Claudette Davis

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 21. 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 to help us prepare for new ventures for the year. We are especially proud of our holiday

party at the last regular meeting, whereby we welcomed Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and Female District Leader Shirley Saunders to help us celebrate the festivities. Thank you all for attending. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 7th Annual St. Valentine's Day Dance on Saturday, February 13 in the Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. The cost is $30 per person.

(Set-ups, $2). The time is 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Carol Productions. For ticket information, please contact Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837, Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-5430, or Barbara Irby at (718) 379-9294. As in the past with this event, it has proven that a good time will be had by all on this Annual observance of St. Valentine's Day.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club extends best wishes for a Happy New Year to all its members and the members of this community. Best wishes are also extended to any member who is homebound and any member who has been ill and is recuperating. Our Prayers are with you for a full recovery and rehabilitation. Thank you for your continued support. —George T. Clarke

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African-American Association

We trust that your holiday season was fantastic and that the New Year will be just as great. Cub Scouts – There will be a meeting with representatives of the Boy Scouts of America in order to re-establish the Cub Scouts in our community for parents and boys between the ages of 6-11. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 11, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We encourage concerned adults to volunteer, especially men. If you are available once a week for two hours, please attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to help our youth, who need positive male images. Getting the boys involved in this activity will teach them many things about scouting, and life in general, and will deter them from mischief and crime. Females are also welcome. Call 718-379-5555.

Job/Entrepreneurial Forums – The first of the Association’s Job/Entrepreneurial Forums got off to a good start, thanks to the coordinator, Roger Toppin. The next forum is scheduled for Thursday, January 7, 7:009:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We will continue to search for job leads and openings, fill out job applications and role play for job interviews. Please spread the word about this important program. The Association invites everyone to participate in one or more of the following programs: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes on 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 tech-

niques and meditation, to create a sense of well being. Call 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing – The next class will be on Monday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2 and all Mondays thereafter. No experience is necessary. Join us for fun, fellowship and fitness. The registration fee is $15. Classes are $15 each or 5 classes for $70 (save $5). Call 646-281-4570. Business Opportunity Workshop on January 6th, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185. African Dance – Dance to the rhythms of live drummers. Enjoy the fun, exercise, songs, history and culture. Dance workshops are on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. The registration fee is $15. Adult classes: $10.00. Call 917721-3730.

Book Study Group – The Association’s book study group has been re-established and will be led by Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, who lives right here in Co-op City. We will begin on Monday, February 8th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The selected reading is “Know Thyself” by Na’im Akbar. It is sold at Hue-Man Book Store and Sisters Book Store, Harlem, NY. Looking forward to seeing you. Membership Meeting – Saturday, January 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Come with commitment and vigor to start the New Year. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to send your membership dues of $15 for individual adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. —Francine R. Jones

Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, January 23, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail your 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. Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2

hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program - New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 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. Please help us to help you Food is available, however, we will have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 payable to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. It’s Time To Get Involved

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Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will hold its next general membership meeting on Tuesday January 5 at 7:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 15. The Coalition thanks its members, friends, and the community who attended the Kwanzaa celebration on Sunday, Dec.27. The thoughts that each individual expressed served as a source of motivation towards each other. It was also a very, very inspirational African-American Celebration of Family Community and Culture. Special thanks to the Guest Speaker Professor James Small (City University of New York, educator, activist). Also thanks to all those who volunteered their services to make this affair a success. 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. Phone number, 718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining an 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: African-American 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 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 the information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.” The Coalition wishes everyone a healthy, safe, and joyous holiday season. —Harman T. Leacock

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP wishes all our members, friends and neighbors a very happy and healthy New Year. On January 9th, please spend the day with the New York State Branch of the NAACP at the 1199-FEIU Building for the first quarterly meeting of the NAACP of the year 2010. It all begins at 10 a.m., 310 West 43rd Street in their auditorium. Please let our branch president, Elayne Cole, know if you will be attending. Thank you to everyone who attended the Co-op City NAACP holiday party on December 27th. It was an important meeting, the last for the year 2009. Voting for board members took place as well as our holiday party. The meet-

ing/party was held at the NAACP center, Building 31A from 3 p.m. We send get-well wishes to Ms. Margaret Kirten-Hendricks, Treasurer of our branch, for her complete recovery. We hope she will be able to come home to Co-op City in the near future and we miss her during this important time. Yesterday, January 1st, New Years’ Day was the anniversary of the signing of the second of the two executive orders, together equaling the Emancipation Proclamation. We celebrated this jubilee anniversary with The Co-op City United Methodist Church led by Reverend Dr. Milca Alvarez Plaud who hosted this commemoration

celebration of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Pastor Deborah Jenkins of the Faith @ Work Christian Church was the guest speaker. Thank you to all who were able to attend and helped us mark the day. Please refer to www.naacp.org for an explanation of the proposed health reform package. Again the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sends greetings to all for a happy and healthy New Year and let’s take the opportunity to work together for a better community. Please call President Elayne Cole for information on our branch, 718379-1648. —Eva Lazaar

The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section (NCNW) welcomes women and men to join this historically distinguished organization. All that is required is your interest, commitment, focus and involvement. CO-OP CITY NCNW ON THE MOVE: Saturday School, Classes are in session. Registration for our Saturday School will continue until further notice in Dreiser Room 14 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The total cost is $225.00 which is the $25 registration fee and the $200 annual fee. Classes are in session on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. sharp. Because of your interest, commitment, focus and involvement, our Saturday School is OPEN. We thank all of our community and outside supporters, please keep your financial pledges coming in – Don’t

stop now. We, the village, are keeping the vision of Mary McLeod Bethune Alive forever more! On Saturday, January 16, the Community is invited to attend a presentation by "Operation Hope" from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room 11. Operation Hope is a nonprofit organization based in the village of Harlem. Their history & mission is to eradicate poverty in our lifetime through the "SILVER Rights Movement." First SILVER Right is: Financial Literacy Empowerment. When you know better, you tend to do better. Operation Hope teaches a radical movement of common sense! Plan to attend and learn how to stretch and manage your present income to meet your obligations. Call one of the following numbers as seating is limited: (718) 379-1297, (718) 320-0286.

Saturday, February 27 will be our 9th Annual Youth Black History Celebration. We are looking for all youth groups or young adults who would like to donate their time in displaying their talents in song, dance, music, poetry, etc. For further information please contact NCNW Youth Committee Chairperson at (917) 3992643. We will have our Black History Poster Board Contest for students 6 - 18 years of age. Prizes will be awarded. More information will be available in the coming weeks. For all trips/events: Please make your checks or money orders payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to: P.O. Box 93 Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you for reading and please join us. —Rev. Dr. Lillian Holloway-Mills

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school for adults and children is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service is held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop Room 50 on the lower level. Our telephone number is 718- 320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org to find our about our ministries and programs. If you are unable to attend church service you may dial in to listen on POD-

CAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at noon to hear the service. Please visit www.ccbctravel.com for your travel needs. “Feast Delivers” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. Add $5.00 to your total, as a service charge and bring your receipt at pick-up time. Payment is due tomorrow, Sunday, January 3, and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, January 9, from 11 a.m. to noon. This month, the Feast has a chicken cutlet dinner special at a cost of $15. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Saturday tutoring program for students in grades 2 through 5 offers tutoring in Mathematics and English. Tutoring will not be held on January 2.

Tutoring will resume on Saturday, January 9. State exams in English, math and science will be held in the Spring. Our program can help your child prepare for these upcoming tests. On-going registration will be held during program hours the first two weeks of each month. For additional information, call 917-6202859 or 718-671-8449. The Christian Education Ministry invites you to join them to see "Joseph" at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre in Strasburg, PA on Tuesday, March 30. Fellowship with them as they shop at Rockvale Center; and dine at Miller's Smorgasbord. Adult tickets will be $110 and teens (ages 13-17) $75; children (ages 3-12) $55. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. sharp from the Emigrant

Savings Bank, Asch Loop and Bartow Avenue. For additional information, call 718-671-1918; 718-320-2973 or 718320-3774. Come fly and cruise with the Scholarship Ministry on their 7-night Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise on July 23. They will be sailing on the Royal Caribbean Cruise line’s “Splendor of the Sea”. A monthly payment of $320 is now due. Final payment is due April 4, 2010. Rates include cruise, port charges, taxes and air. A $50 shipboard credit per cabin will be given. For additional information call the church at 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church family wishes everyone a healthy, blessed and happy new year. —Hattie L. Lucas

On behalf of our Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our Church family, we wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year and bid you welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (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, 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. & 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 Friday) 7-8:30 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Saturday, January 9, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry’s 11th Annual Breakfast Seminar, “Christian Women of Strength – Being Fit for Christ.” The guest speaker is Reverend Gay Tompson-Steele, Pastor, Faith Mission, Yonkers, and Associate Pastor, Mt. Vernon Grace Baptist Church. Enjoy a special continental breakfast with women of all ages. Donation: $15.00. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 320-0824. Sunday, January 10, 3:30 p.m. Observance of Official Boards’ Day. Our guest preacher will be Rev. Dr. Richard Butler, Pastor, Central Baptist Church, Salt Point, New York. The Soul Sisters Reading Network’s next meeting will be Saturday, January 16. Their New Year’s selection: “Snow Flower and

the Secret Fan,” by Lisa See. Contact them at cpcsisters.com for additional information. Wednesday, March 24, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to THE SIGHT AND SOUND MILLENIUM THEATRE, LANCASTER, PA TO SEE “JOSEPH” – A Bible story of timeless truth, forgiveness and integrity, inspiring generations of men and women to walk uprightly. Dinner at Good ‘N’ Plenty Restaurant and shopping at Tanger Outlets. Tickets: $125.00. For tickets and/or additional information call (718) 671-1182. Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19, 2010 – Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends Getaway Part II” for two nights’ luxurious accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Includes Spirit of Philadelphia Lunch Cruise, Shuttle service to Vanity Fair Outlet Village, 2 full breakfasts, $25.00 gift card. Price: $375/double occupancy. For reser-

vations and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-4237. The Women’s Guild announces A FANTASTIC 12-DAY ALASKAN CRUISE/TOUR - August 10 – 22, 2010. A 4-Day Land Tour includes 2 nights in Fairbanks; 2 nights in Denali; and 1 night in Anchorage. Then on to an 8-Day Cruise aboard the Magnificent Holland America Statendam. An immediate deposit of $600 per person will secure your place in one of the beautifully appointed inside, ocean view or balcony cabins or suites. For more information or to make reservations call: (718) 671-5961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 882-6219 or (718) 671-5915. 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 blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

And a good time was had by all, that is, all of the Debs Place Townhouse residents who were at the gala pre-holiday party hosted by our President Irene Robinson on Thursday, December 17th in room 1 of the Dreiser Center. The party featured a variety of hot foods, deserts, soda, and hot drinks.

Our thanks not only to Irene, but also to Jean Chodes, Shirley Bower, Phyllis Wilkinson, Valarie Dunn, Stacey Robinson and Maria Richardson, all of whom helped set up room 1 and helped with the shopping. It's a shame that more people didn't

come, because those that were there, enjoyed themselves. We are looking forward to our next party, maybe in the summer. Our next meeting is on Thursday, January 21 in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center; please try to be there.

Remember dues are only $10 a family per apartment and can be paid either by cash or by a cheek, just drop it in the mail slot at 14B. In the meantime, have a Happy and Healthy New Year. —Irene Robinson

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Bartow

Einstein Line Dancing 10:00 in Rm. 45 (on vacation)

Monday, January 4

Alert & Alive 10:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes Bingo

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Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Mon., Jan. 4

9:30 - 1 in Rm. 7

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise

10:00 in Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

10:00 in Rm. 2

Dominoes 12:30 in Rm. 31

11:30 in Rm. 49

Walking Club 11:00 in Rm. 7

Bingo

Freestyle Dancing

1:00 in Rm. 49

1:00 in Rm. 7

Dominoes 10:00 in Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Tai Chi

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Tuesday, January 5

Current Events 10:00 in Rm. 31

Tues., Jan. 5 Wed., Jan. 6 Thurs., Jan. 7

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Bingo

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10:30 Rm. 7

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Dominoes

Fri., Jan. 8

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Pineapple juice, stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, spinach

Stuffed cabbage, penne pasta, brussels sprouts

Orange juice, fillet of sole, orzo w/mushroom, winter blend

Potato, pollack, Mexican corn, spinach

Orange-pineapple juice, hamburger w/steak fries, cole slaw

Salmon salad, macaroni salad, pickled beets

Apple juice, baked chicken, peas & corn, broccoli florets

Fish cake, yams, oriental blend

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Line Dancing

10:30, Rm. 31

Bingo

Dominoes

1:00 in Rm. 49

12:30 in Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 am in Rm. 2

Art 1:00 pm in Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Thursday, January 7

Dominoes

Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. in Aud. A. (on vacation)

Bingo

10:00 in Rm. 49

10:00 in Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10-11, Rm. 45

10:30 in Rm. 31

Bingo

Drama

1:00 in Rm. 49

1:30 pm-3:30 pm, Rm. 7

Belly Dancing 12:30-1:00 pm in Aud. A

“Handi-Flex 1:00 p.m. in Aud. A

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00-11:30, Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

Dominoes

9:30 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 49

Bingo

Art, 10:00 in Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting

Bingo, 1:00 in Rm. 49

9:00 in Rm. 2 (Temporarily)

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Friday, January 8

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7 10:00 in Rm. 31

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

Spelling Bee 11:00 in Rm. 31

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday,

10:00 in Rm. 7

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

10:00-11:30 in Rm. 49

11:00 in Rm. 2 (on vacation) *Schedule subject to changes without notice

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Every Friday: Every Tuesday:

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Meditative Moments

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To register for trips and classes, please call

(718) 320-2066

Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

January Events/Trips

Co-op City Senior Chorus: The community is invited to hear the newly formed Co-op City Senior Chorus, directed by Ione M. Foote at the official opening of the Bank of America, located in Bay Plaza on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. PALISADES MALL - Thursday, January 7th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up Information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone Registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.; please sign up by calling the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. SPACE IS LIMITED - Foxwoods Friday, January 22, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price $30 - PLEASE MAKE PAYMENTS UPON REGISTRATION, THANK YOU. Trip includes $10 food coupon, $15 Keno bet, coach bus transportation, lunch, and 6 hour stay at Foxwoods Casino. Arrival time: 11:00 a.m., Departure home - 5:00 p.m. Pickups will start at Einstein - 8:45 a.m., Bartow - 9:00 a.m., Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. You can register at the senior centers, or by calling the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. Payments are required upon registration. JERSEY GARDENS MALL Monday, January 11th - 4 hours of shopping for only $10. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.; please sign up by calling the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. Woodbury Commons - Thursday, January 14th - transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop

at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.; please sign up by calling 718-320-2066. Please Note: Central Avenue Shopping-Thursday, January 28th Transportation/boxed lunch only $13. Three stops –1st stop-Christmas Shop-3 hours of shopping, 2nd stop - Trader Joe’s1 hour, & 3rd stop - Amazing Savings 2 hours of shopping. Pick-up information: Bartow - 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop - 9:30 a.m. Departure time: 3:00 p.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.; please sign up by calling the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVEDSOLD OUT - PLEASE MAKE PAYMENTS IMMEDIATELY, OR SEATS WILL BE GIVEN TO WAITING LIST. THANK YOU. Ace In The Hole Productions, Inc. Presents DooWop Legends Starring Wolf Johnsons, “The Temptations” at the BrownstonePaterson, NJ-Friday, February 26, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Price $65. BLOOD PRESSURE 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. LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE 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.

Happy & Healthy New Year!

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2009

WEEKLY SCHEDULE HOBBIES African-American Association “Belly Dancing” Mon., 1/4; 7:00 p.m.; “Yoga/Pilates Classes” Tues., 1/5; 7:00 p.m.; “African Dance” Wed., 1/6; 7:00 p.m.; all classes being held in Dreiser Room 2 Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 1/6; 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Room 9

POLITICAL Harriet Tubman Club: Thurs., 1/7; 7:00 p.m.; Einstein Room 35

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Sun., 1/10; 9:00 a.m. (Bartow Room 31), Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 1/10; 9:00 a.m. (Einstein Rm. 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 1/5; 5:00 p.m. (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 1/7; 5:30 p.m. & Sun., 1/10; 8:00 a.m. (Dreiser Room 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 1/10; 10:00 a.m. (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 1/10; 10:00 a.m. (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 1/7; 6:00 p.m. (Dreiser Room 9)

SENIORS Seniors Nutrition Program: Mon., - Thurs., 1/4 - 1/8; 9:00 a.m. (Bartow Room 31, (Dreiser Room 4; Einstein Room 49)

Reminder: If a set-up was not submitted thirty days prior to the event, the scheduling office will supply the maximum of tables and chairs in a standard set-up.

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 1/5; 5:00 p.m. (Dreiser Room 4)

Baychester Library Events Rafael Tricoche — Getting to Know You — Come view this special artwork of Tricoche over the next few weeks! Kids Reading Aloud — Wednesday, January 6 • 3:30 p.m. YuGiOh!, Card Games & Uno • Fridays, January 8, February 5 • 3 p.m. Please bring your own YuGiOh! cards. Ages 12 - 18. Come to one or all classes. Teen Book Group — Fridays, January 22, February 19 • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives!

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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, 718320-0844. Weekly Schedule Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday school 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m.

Friday: Youth Group 4 - 6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30 - 9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. Upcoming Events The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (Psalm 147).

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FYI: The first meeting of the New Year is scheduled for Monday, January 11th, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A”. Joining AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 should be the best New Year’s Resolution you can keep. Come out and see how you can make senior voices heard – by our Senators, Congress and other legislative bodies affecting your future. Happy New Year to all. To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator - 718-671-5493. 2010 ACTIVITIES: February 24 (Wed.) – Doo-Wop Legends: the best of Doo-Wop featuring the Temptations, The Drifters and The Platters at Ace in the Hole - the Brownstone (NJ); includes family-style luncheon, onehour $1 drinks; beer/soda on the table; allday boutique shopping; music and dancing and deluxe motor coach transportation — $80/person — ALL PAYMENTS DUE AT JANUARY 11, 2010 MEETING. March 15 & 16 – 4 hour stay at Philadelphia Park Casino w/bonus; after checking-in at Inn at Reading, evening entertainment at a comedy show w/a prime

rib dinner (or stuffed shrimp) & champagne; next day, a full breakfast and Sight & Sound Theater (new production) of “The Story of Joseph” before heading home – $260 double; $310 single; $250 triple — $50 deposit accepted now – see Wini. April 21 (Wed.) – Warm Daddy’s – an exciting blues and jazz show with a delicious Southern-style dinner; and 4 hours at Harrah’s Casino in Philadelphia (PA); $97 per person; contact Daisy 718-671-3241. August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden; prices include roundtrip airfare; cruise; port charges; government fee; transfers and taxes; initial deposit required to secure reservations and assign cabins – deposit $550 per person double occupancy or $1,100 single occupancy; Final payment due May 14, 2010 – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742 - for pricing information and reservation form. —Delores Debnam

The Handicapped Adults van operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Call the office to make your reservations. The office telephone number is 718-320-2069. FUTURE FUNDRAISING: Sunday February 28, 2010 our annual Chinese luncheon. You get a choice of Chinese menu, music for your dancing pleasure or to just listen to. All this for a donation of $20 per person. We will also have raffles. Menus are available in the office for non-members; a mailing will go out to our members with a menu included. FLEA MARKET: We sell jewelry, soft covered books - 5 for $1, hard covered books for 50 cents each, VCR tapes for $1, DVDs $3, wooden canes $5 each. We also have a Pronto motorized wheelchair for sale. Come into the office and

look around. We are located at Dreiser Community Center, 2nd floor, Room 13. If you are interested in joining our organization, come into the office and fill out a membership application. Dues are $12 for the year 2010. For further information call our office at 718-3202069. SPECIAL THANK YOU from our President Jack Amaro to the woman who was kind enough to call the police when Jack’s scooter broke down near Pathmark. Thank you for staying with Jack until help came. The Handicapped Adults send their condolences to the family of Julia Greenberg who passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. May the family know of no more sorrow. —Arlene Rodriguez

Trips for 2010 Thursday, April 8: La Neves, Classic Oldies plus Hip-hop and rock, around the clock. Price $60.00 includes luncheon, show, and transportation. Pick up time is 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 9: Royal Manor VIVA LAS VAGAS. One of their terrific shows. The price is $60.00 and it includes luncheon, show and transportation. Pick up time is 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15: We are going to the Brahaus in Pomona, N.Y. Price is $56

and it includes three meals, plenty of games, good food and transportation. Pick up time is at 9:30 a.m. at our three usual bus stops. The trip to Atlantic City is January 26, going to the Showboat. Price is 27. Rebate is $30 slot card. Please bring a picture I.D, card with you. You can pay your trips in installments. See Ann or Mary for more information. Call 718-379-9613 or come to the Einstein Center in Room 39, Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. —Mary Pilla

Handicapped Adults Association

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Blood Pressure

Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three 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. LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE: • 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2010

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Iran approved plans last month to build 10 industrial-scale uranium enrichment facilities, a dramatic expansion of the program in defiance of U.N. demands that it halt enrichment. The fear is that enriched uranium could be used to build nuclear weapons. The decision comes only days after the International Atomic Energy Agency censured Iran over its nuclear program and demanded it halt construction of a newly revealed enrichment facility near the city of Qom. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband rightly labeled Iran's response to the vote "a provocation."

The International Atomic Energy vote was especially significant since China and Russia., which normally drag their feet on measures to curb Iran's nuclear program, sided with the United States and Europe at this time. A lot the Iranian government cares. What is clear is that Iran is prepared to play hardball to move its nuclear program forward. Although President Obama has many difficult domestic problems to deal with, neglect to take Iran's nuclear program very seriously can, Heaven forbid, lead to catastrophic results.

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood

The Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood’s Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players of canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc. For a $3.00 donation, you can enjoy company and

refreshments. Hoping to meet new players and members. Condolences to Elaine Pinsky on the passing of her sister. You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679 —Frieda Epstein

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend services. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and

come to services when you can. Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations. For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679. —Frieda Epstein

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 6:00 a.m. until 7:30 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. Every evening at 20 minutes before sunset and for one hour thereafter, the synagogue is open for evening prayers and a brief religious message from Rabbi Solomon Berl.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services 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) 671-2900, 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.

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The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Telephone, 718-379-6920 Note: NEW office hours are Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday January 8 is before 4:26 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, January 2 at 5:25 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, Jan. 2 are at noon/12:15 p.m. Note: Mincha Services - During the Winter months, we will pray Mincha early, at noon and the Kiddush will follow. Coming Events: The Community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place during the Shalosh Seudos (the third meal). The topic for this week is “The Codes and Customs of Jewish Prayer”. This class starts at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, January 2 at 9:00 a.m., Morning Services. The Parsha for this day is Veyechi. Flea Market – Is available on the days when the office is open. That would be Thursdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t pass up great buys. Attention: Due to the snow storm, the holiday party has been postponed to January 3. This act of nature has given you all an opportunity to make additional reser-

vations for those who had other plans. We hope that you will join us – Call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. This will probably be the last big affair at our shule. All the information is in the paragraph below. Sunday, January 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. – Join us for a celebration of Chanukah/End of the Year Party. We have great kosher food and for dessert there will be the traditional donuts and tea or coffee. There is live entertainment performed by Harlan James and Nancy Rich. We will sing Chanukah songs and dance to the beautiful music of Harlan ‘til your hearts content. PLEASE! Make your reservations early. We must know how much food we will have to order. The cost for this event is $30 per person. Call MIMI at 1-347-427-4526. Hurry, Hurry please! Sunday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m.Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person and includes refreshments and noshes. Come down and help us to support our synagogue. Hope to see you here! Good and Welfare: Happy Birthday and Anniversary greetings to all that are celebrating during the month of December. December is a busy month for birthday celebrations. December 2 - Al Abel; December 26 - We have a double header – Jerome Berlofsky and Gary Schwartz and on December 28 - Sheila Linder. Continued happiness and good health to all. Please! Support the Synagogue. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Peaceful New Year 2010. January 12th- Showboat Casino. The cost per person is $27 with a slot bonus play of $30. Please bring valid photo ID along with your casino card. The time of pick up is 8:00 a.m. at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. May 12th and 13th, 2010- Sight and Sound Theatre for “Josef the Musical”, dinner at Millers, overnight at the Hawthorne Inn with breakfast, shopping at the Fairground Square Mall followed by the Sands Casino and bonus of the

day. The price per person is $235/double, $225/triple and $261/single. A deposit of $75 is required when making reservations. Balances or full payments must be made 45 days prior to the date of the trip. Due date will be April 1st. Your deposit will hold your reservation. Everyone is most certainly welcome. Please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta 718-671-2959 or Lydia 718671-3005 for the above trips, Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and evenings 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Or prayers of healing and good health is wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

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Church of New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of New Vision Church extend a warm and friendly welcome to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The Church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a gen-

eral atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible teaching from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the

Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the First Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place the Second Sunday of the month. Seniors Sunday - the Fifth Sunday of the month. Midday Bible Study - every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. Come join New Vision's Partners in

Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 pm. to 2:30 pm. Students in grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Church of New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —Carole Haque

Praise the Lord everyone! I am so thankful for God’s grace and mercy. When I see people suffering from bad choices, I know that it was He who kept me from suffering the same fate when I made some of the same bad choices. I look to Him because there’s no way that I could make it on my own. When I run out of me, I run into Him. Let’s go into the Bible. Psalms 8 says: 1 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth, who have set

Your glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, because of Your enemies, that You may silence the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained. 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? 5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, and You have crowned

him with glory and honor. 6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet, 7 All sheep and oxen-even the beasts of the field, 8 The birds of the air, and the fish of the sea that pass through the paths of the seas. 9 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth! Invitations: An Evangelism Course will be taught a

1 p.m. today. There will be a Sweet Hour of Prayer at 3 pm. Prayer is the most powerful force there is. Our church doors open tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. for Sunday School. Our morning worship begins at 11 a.m. and is followed by the serving of Holy Communion. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop on the lower level of shopping center #1. If you have any questions, please call (718) 671-3627 or (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —Min. Vernon Little

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Juanita Net and Edgar Perez. Congratulations to all who are celebrating a special day this month. We send our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to our troops. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

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E-Mail: Info@Renotex.com Residential & Commercial • Fully Insured & Certified All Major Credit Cards Accepted 1/30

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

Call (718) 473-0772

Dataway Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service

Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation Call:

646-326-2676

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com All Major Credit Cards Accepted 7% Off New DELL computer with consultation

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

10% DISCOUNT

10/23/10

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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.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

1/23/10

Have an email address? Then send your club articles via email to:

cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

For More Information, Call

718.792.2655

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To advertise classifieds, call: 718.320.3300, ext. 3380

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2010 Moving

Handyman

HANDYMAN

MOVING

LOOKING TO SPRUCE YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! I CAN HELP. I DO IT ALL. Call John: 646.234.1676 1/30/10

Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance Serving 48 States with Direct Service to Florida & All Points between Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT # T-35528 USDOT # 1060058

KJ HOME IMPROVEMENT INC. Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling • Painting, Plastering sheet rock repairs • Installation of vinyl & ceramic floors • All Piping repairs, drain cleaning • Kitchen sinks, tubs, basin sinks, sewers • Faucet installation and repairs, shower door installed • Ice makers, dish washer hook ups, washing machine hook ups • Lighting fixtures installed • Blinds of all types installed.

GOOD PRICES! SOLID DEPENDABLE WORK! Licensed & Bonded. 2/27/10

Fast Service Cell:

(917) 346-0862

Home Improvement Quality Painting and plastering, wall & floor tiling, rubbish removal, window cleaning, molding and furniture assembly. FREE Estimates! Call Demetrius Patterson: 646-918-2680 or 518-833-6516 — E-mail: thabpatterson@gmail.com 1/23/10

R O N ’S Trucking Corp. 914.423.1773

RUBBISH REMOVAL Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Refrigerators ✔ Stove ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood Anything Non-Hazardous

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

914.423.1773

1-800-479-2667

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City next week

The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again this month, enabling people to sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing MetroCard. On Thursday, January 7th, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced- Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx. To sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard, seniors must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed. Disabled persons without Medicare cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

1/23/10

JASON LASH

The staff of Co-op City Times:

• VERTICAL BLINDS • RANGE HOODS • MINI BLINDS • LIGHT FIXTURES • SINK VANITIES • KITCHEN CABINETS • SPACE SAVERS • CABINET REFACING • MATCHING HAMPERS • COUNTERTOPS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS• CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

1/30/10

BATHROOM/KITCHEN — LOW, LOW PRICES (Paint included)

Rozaan, Bill, Deborah Mary Ann, Jennifer, Ralph, & Eva wish all a

Floor Stripped & Refinished • Wallpaper & Panel Removal • Minor Repairs • Bi-fold Door Repair We Save You $$$!!!

Prosperous Kwanzaa & Healthy & Happy New Year!

Locksmith

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

Painting

CUSTOM COLOR

HOLIDAY SPECIAL PRICES!!!

FREE!

Call Bill

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270 1/2/10

Co-op City Times

Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job! 1/30/10 Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Slipcovers

20492049 BartowBARTOW Ave. • Room 21 • NY21 10475 AVE. • Bronx, ROOM

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 1/30/10 LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS

BRONX, NY 10475 • 718.320-3380 1.718.320.3300, ext. 3380

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.) Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch. Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds. Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or apartments outside Co-op City or advertising businesses operating within homes in Co-op City cannot be accepted. No blind ads accepted.

PRINT YOUR AD HERE CLEARLY.

Important N.Y. Police Department Phone Numbers:

45th Precinct • 2877 Barkley Ave., Bronx, NY 10465

Upholstery/Blinds

CATEGORY (Required):

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

REUPHOLSTERING

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

718.881.7691

Tel. (718) 822-5411

Crime Stoppers: 1-800-577-TIPS; Crime Stoppers (Spanish): 1-888-57PISTA; Cop Shot: 1-800-COP-SHOT; Missing Persons Case Status: 1-646-610-6914

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Co-op City Times / January 2, 2010

Bronx Pizza Hut WingStreet 2829 Edson Ave. (at Bartow Ave.)

Call 718-320-0126 for Delivery and Carryout ANY PIZZA, ANY SIZE, ANY CRUST, ANY TOPPINGS!

MON.-THURS. CARRYOUT DEAL! Large 1-Topping Pizza ONLY

99 L3

Valid for Carryout only, on Mon. - Thurs. Not valid for dine-in or delivery. Not valid for Stuffed Crust pizza.

$1 More for Stuffed Crust Pizza

MAKE IT A MEAL!

PIZZA AND WINGS!

FAMILY PACK!

Add Breadsticks and Wings to Your Order for Just

One Large 1-Topping Pizza and 10 WingStreet® Wings

Two Large 1-Topping Pizzas, a Family Order of Breadsticks & a Pepsi® 2-Liter

WingStx Wng/Stx

2499

Partypkb

Single Order of Each

50¢ More for Bone-Out.

Not Valid for Dine-In.

Not valid on Stuffed Crust Pizza. One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with any offers. Delivery areas and charges may vary. $10 minimum order for delivery. 1/20 cent cash redemption. ©2010 Pizza Hut, Inc. Expires 1/31/10.

The Pizza Hut name, logos and related marks are trademarks of Pizza Hut, Inc. ©2010 Pizza Hut, Inc. The Wingstreet name, logos and related marks are trademarks of WingStreet, LLC. ©2010 WingStreet, LLC.