Co-op City Times 01/09/10

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Vol. 45 No. 2

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Management to food deliverers: slow down

BY BILL STUTTIG Responding to concerns voiced by several shareholders in recent months, Riverbay management recently sent a memo to restaurants in and around Co-op City who deliver orders to homes here by bicycle, asking them to instruct their delivery people to slow down and walk the bicycles on pathways and sidewalks in and around buildings and public areas.

The memo was written by Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko and delivered to restaurants in the community in late November. It stated, “We remind you that Co-op City is a residential community necessitating the need for extreme caution when riding bikes as we do have a large population of both seniors and youth. We ask that you please discuss with your delivery personnel … their need to be cautious and cognizant of those around them. It is imperative that you and your employee understand that you are responsible and have liability to any person who may be injured if hit by your delivery personnel. It should also be noted that bicycles are not to be driven at any time on the sidewalks within the confines of Co-op City. Should your delivery personnel need to be on our sidewalks,

they must walk their bikes. Bicycles should only be ridden in the street.

Officers from the Department of Public Safety will stop bicyclists if they are seen riding on the sidewalks within Co-op City. Delivery personnel stopped for such infraction may be issued a summons.”

Chief Frank Apollo, commanding officer of the Department of Public Safety, said this week that the hazard of bicycle delivery people was brought to his attention in recent months when he attended several building association meetings. He has since met with community policing officers in his office about the concern and said that officers have been instructed to be on the watch for all cyclists who fail to obey the community’s restrictions against riding on sidewalks.

Board Director Bill Gordon, who personally met with Apollo regarding the issue on December 30th, said that numerous residents of Section 5 have brought the safety issue to his attention in recent months. He has asked management to instruct businesses to have their delivery people walk their bicycles up to the buildings.

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Shareholders asked to contact Cablevision regarding camera outages

Riverbay has reported that the cold weather over the last week has caused a few isolated buildings to lose closed circuit television feeds from the lobby and laundry room cameras on a sporadic basis.

The problem appears to be with Cablevision’s connection to the cameras and there is a number at Cablevision for shareholders who are experiencing problems to call — 718-617-3500.

Also, a number of cooperators have complained about the loss of the Food Network and HGTV on their Cablevision package. This problem stems from an ongoing negotiation between Cablevision and the owner of the two popular cable channels regarding the fee the owner wants to charge Cablevision for the right to

Commissioner of supervising agency for state’s Mitchell-Lama developments to resign post

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BY ROZAAN BOONE DHCR has been extremely fulfilling to me personally and professionally,” New York State Governor David A. Commissioner VanAmerongen said.

Paterson announced on Wednesday, “I’m proud of the changes I’ve brought December 30, 2009 that Deborah about at the agency, which is more VanAmerongen, Commissioner of the focused than ever before on protecting state’s Division of Housing and tenants’ rights and proCommunity Renewal viding safe and decent (DHCR), will resign her affordable housing for all post effective Friday, New Yorkers.”

January 15, 2010.

Pointing out some of In a prepared stateher achievements as head ment, Governor Paterson of the agency that supersaid, “During her many vises the state’s portfolio years of public service, of Mitchell-Lama develDeborah VanAmerongen opments which include has served the people of Co-op City, Governor New York State with disPaterson said that the tinction, and never more Commissioner helped to so than as Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen author landmark legislaof the Division of tion and implement new programs to Housing and Community Renewal. protect tenants, revitalize communities Under her leadership, DHCR became and help thousands of families to avoid a national leader in recognizing and the pain of foreclosure. successfully addressing the crises created by the collapse of the housing and “Deborah has also worked closely credit markets.”

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broadcast their channels. Cablevision has refused to pay the fee increase requested, claiming it to be unwarranted and unfair to cable subscribers and, in turn, the owner of the two networks, Scripps Network LLC, has stopped providing their product to Cablevision and its subscribers. The impasse affects all Cablevision subscribers throughout the nation, not just Co-op City or the tri-state area.

Subscribers can register a complaint by calling 1-866-695-BEST or logging onto www.ilovehgtv.com or w w w. i l o v e f o o d n e t w o r k . c o m .

Subscribers can also register a complaint by calling 3-1-1 since Cablevision is a franchisee with the City of New York.

Public Safety expands “Are You Okay” program for senior and homebound shareholders

BY BILL STUTTIG Newly installed computer software now allows the Department of Public Safety to expand services provided through its “Are You Okay” program which provides free daily phone calls to the community’s senior and homebound population to check on their whereabouts and well-being.

Lt. Jeffrey Bowman, who oversees the application of the “Are You Okay” program in Co-op City, said this week that roughly 30 seniors take advantage of the daily service offered to them and with this recent upgrade, the hope is that many more will sign up for this helpful service.

“This program has been serving seniors of our community since the mid1980’s,” said Lt. Bowman. “Co-op City was one of the first communities anywhere to incorporate this innovative computer calling program into its daily routine and over the years it has saved several lives. The program provides a way to

check on the well being of senior citizens and homebound individuals who might require assistance, or who may face medical emergencies alone at their home. It brings a feeling of comfort and security to subscribers knowing that they will receive help if a problem occurs.”

Bowman explained that the seniors, homebound or disabled who sign up to the program receive a daily call in their home at a time of their choosing, anytime between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. If the program subscriber answers the automated call, they will be automatically checked off as being okay for that day. If no one answers the call, another call is placed a short time later and if no one answers again, then the Public Safety dispatcher is automatically notified of the missed call and the subscriber’s file will pop up on the dispatcher’s screen. That file will include the subscriber’s emergency contact information (Continued on page 4)

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NYC Board of Elections announces selection of new poll site voting system

The Commissioners of Elections in the City of New York have selected the Elections Systems & Software Inc. (ES&S) DS200 scanner and the AutoMark ballot marking device as the new poll site voting system to be used in New York City beginning in Fall 2010. This change is part of the City of New York’s compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), which mandated, among other requirements, the replacement of lever machines and implementation of voting systems with a permanent paper record. The Commissioners made this selection after completing a thorough evaluation and public hearing process for the two poll site voting systems recently certified by the New York State Board of Elections.

The ES&S DS200 scanner is a portable electronic voting system that uses an optical scanner to read marked paper ballots and tally the results. This system allows for paper ballots to be immediately tabulated at the poll site. The DS200 also notifies voters

of any voting errors and allows voters to immediately correct those errors.

The ES&S AutoMark is a ballot marking device which allows any voter, including voters with disabilities, to mark a paper ballot privately and independently by using either its touch screen, Braille-enhanced keypad, sip & puff device or rocker paddle. Voters may view the ballot on an adjustable screen or may listen to the ballot over headphones. The AutoMark was in use at all poll sites in New York City during the Fall 2008 and 2009 Elections.

“The Board of Elections approached this federally mandated change in our election process in a thoughtful, comprehensive and transparent manner,” stated Commissioner of Elections in the City of New York Julie Dent. “However, we could not act until New York State certified the voting systems that meet State standards. Ensuring that every New Yorker’s vote is counted accurately remains the Board’s number one goal. We believe the DS20 poll site voting

system will provide the accuracy and security that are essential in the voting process.”

Prior to state certification, the Board of Elections in the City of New York conducted a thorough evaluation of both poll site voting systems applying for certification.

This evaluation process focused on several key elements, including voting system design and functionality, the voting process, accessibility and voter assistive devices, system security, voter privacy, and the vendor’s strength and experience. The Board also conducted public demonstrations throughout the city and held public hearings to gather input on the potential voting systems. The Commissioners considered the results of the evaluation process and public input in making their selection.

The DS200 complies with New York State Election Law, State Board regulations, and the federal Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) 2005 Voluntary Voting System Guidelines. The 2005 Guidelines

significantly increase HAVA security requirements for voting systems and expand access, including opportunities to vote privately and independently, for individuals with disabilities.

Commissioner of Elections in the City of New York Juan Carlos “J.C.” Polanco, noted: “We want voters to feel comfortable with the new poll site voting system and will shortly launch a voter education program to be sure voters know how to use the new system in the Fall 2010 Elections.”

A comprehensive public education program will be conducted throughout New York City’s five boroughs. It will include a multi-language website and advertising campaign, along with voting system demonstrations conducted in communities across the city.

For more information on New York City’s new poll site voting system, voters should call 866-VOTE-NYC (866-8683962) or visit the Board’s website at www.vote.nyc.ny.us.

Health Department warns that influenza season isn’t over, urges New Yorkers to get vaccinated

Influenza is still circulating in New York City, and the season is still young, the Health Department reminded New Yorkers this week. The H1N1 virus is likely to persist in the coming months, and seasonal influenza could increase as well, as it often does during the winter months. Fortunately, there is still time to get vaccinated – and vaccines to prevent both types of influenza are widely available.

This reminder comes on the eve of National Influenza Vaccination Week, a nationwide effort sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It also coincides with the publication of a new study by the CDC and the Health Department appearing today in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, which provides the fullest analysis yet of the first 99 patients hospitalized for H1N1 influenza in New York City last spring.

The report, available at www.cdc.gov/mmwr, summarizes the first hospitalized patients’ demographic and medical features. It finds that more than half (59%) of the hospitalized patients were under the age of 18, and 74% had one of the known underlying medical conditions that can cause more severe cases of influenza. The most common underlying health condition was asthma, found in 48% of hospitalized cases. Obesity was observed in 60% of adults and 18% of children for whom height and weight were available. The study emphasizes the importance of vaccination for people with these and other risk factors for severe illness or complications from influenza.

“The best way to protect yourself or your loved ones from becoming very ill is to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Thomas Farley, New York City Health Commissioner.

“People in priority groups are at higher risk of hospitalization and death if they get sick.

So don’t take the risk – get the vaccine today.”

Last month, the Health Department

lifted any remaining restrictions on H1N1 vaccine eligibility, while continuing to target those in high-priority groups. Those groups include pregnant women, anyone between 6 months and 24 years old, and adults with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, or immune deficiency. Health care workers and people in close contact with infants are also on the priority list, because of the risk they pose to others when infected themselves. But because H1N1 vaccine is now widely available, the agency has advised health care providers to vaccinate anyone over 6 months of age who wants protection from H1N1 influenza.

Mounting evidence suggests that people who are obese, and especially those who are extremely obese, face increased risk of severe illness or complications from influenza, so the Health Department is urging them to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The H1N1 vaccine is now available from health care providers and at many pharmacies throughout the city.

Anyone can find the nearest source of vaccine by using the vaccine locator at nyc.gov/flu.

The Health Department is also urging people who have not received the seasonal influenza vaccine to do so now. Seasonal influenza, together with pneumonia, claims more than 1,000 lives in New York City each year. Besides safeguarding people from days or weeks of debilitating sickness, the vaccine can prevent unnecessary school absences, doctor visits and hospitalizations.

Anyone over 6 months of age can now get vaccinated against seasonal influenza, but the vaccine is especially important for people in these groups: Children between 6 months and 18 years of age Adults 50 and older – especially those over 65 Pregnant women People with chronic health conditions People in nursing homes and other longterm care facilities

Health care workers Anyone in close daily contact with children under 5 years old – especially those in contact with infants younger than 6 months.

Anyone in close daily contact with peo-

ple who are over 50 years old or living with chronic health conditions For more information about seasonal and H1N1 influenza, and for help getting vaccinated, please visit nyc.gov/flu or call 3-1-1.

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Co-op City NCNW presents free financial seminar

NCNW invites you to a Free financial literacy empowerment session by “Operation Hope,” on Saturday, January 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room #11, Dreiser Community Center. You must register due to limited seating by calling (718) 379-1297 or (718) 320-0286.

Census jobs

Because of the tremendous response to the December testing in Co-op City, the U.S. Census has scheduled two additional testing sessions on Friday, January 15 & Friday, January 22 at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28. To register, please call 718-684-9670.

Assemblyman Benedetto brings mammography van to Co-op City

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, will be sponsoring a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van which will be located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, on Saturday, January 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year.

All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program.

An appointment is necessary.

Please call 1-800-564-6868.

This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership. Screening coordination and Outreach/In-reach are funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

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.

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Two garage attendants commended for quick action and bravery while on duty

BY ROZAAN BOONE In the past month, two Co-op City garage attendants received commendations from their supervisor for their quick thinking and actions that prevented an auto robbery in one instance and a possible DUI or worse in the second incident.

In the first case, attendant Elissa Ortiz, stationed at Garage 7, thwarted an auto theft when she recognized that a vehicle that was trying to exit the garage was being driven by someone who was other than its owner.

On December 8, the rightful owner of the vehicle reported to Ortiz that she had lost her car and house keys. At that point, Ortiz took a description of the shareholder’s vehicle which she promptly posted in the attendant’s booth in case she went off-duty. Just minutes later, a gentleman whom Ortiz said she had seen several times before, pulled up to the exit barrier in the shareholder’s vehicle and asked to be let out of the garage. Ortiz questioned the driver about his access card and he claimed that the vehicle belonged to his grandmother and she forgot to give him the access card. Ortiz suggested to the driver that she believed that he was trying to steal the vehicle and refused to raise the exit barrier and let him out of the garage.

She then called Public Safety, at which

point the driver hurriedly reversed into one of the reserved parking spaces on the ground floor, crashing the rear of the vehicle into the wall, and then fled on foot.

In support of Ms. Ortiz and her exemplary conduct, Noel Ellison, Director of the Riverbay Parking Facilities Department, wrote her a letter of commendation.

“What Ms. Ortiz did was a very heroic act considering what could’ve gone wrong,” said Ellison. “Since she’s been with this department, she has shown an ability to think on her feet and this action on her part is further evidence of the level of professionalism and excellent service that Ms. Ortiz provides to the shareholders of this community.”

In Ortiz’s letter of commendation, Ellison wrote, “Since you’ve joined this department, whenever you’re at your assigned post, you’ve demonstrated a level of professionalism that every Riverbay employee should strive for.

However, in this instance, you’ve surpassed your normally high performance standards and for that Riverbay is extremely grateful.”

The second incident occurred on December 28 in Garage 3, where a shareholder was witnessed driving in an erratic manner in the garage and the information was relayed to the garage attendant, Mr.

Francisco “Frankie” Colon. When the cooperator reached the front exit of the garage, the attendant stopped him and asked if everything was alright. Mr. Colon smelled alcohol on the driver’s breath and saw a cup of liquid (possibly alcohol) sitting in the cup holder next to the driver.

He promptly locked down the outbound barrier and directed traffic to exit via the inbound side, while he resumed speaking to the driver.

Eventually, Mr. Colon convinced the driver that he should wait a while before he went out, to which the driver agreed, parked his vehicle and left the garage on foot.

Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, who witnessed Mr. Colon’s actions on the morning of December 28, brought the matter to the attention of Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper in a memo this week.

“I believe that some part of Mr. Colon’s success is attributable to his daily demeanor which is always pleasant, courteous and respectful,” Director AbdulWahhab wrote. “The fact that he took the initiative to protect this cooperator, as well as untold others, points out that he is not only focused on his listed duty but

Harry S Truman High School’s law team competed against twenty-five other schools from all over New York City and came home victorious.

The competition, which was held at Fordham University Law School, was a challenging event for which the team prepared diligently under the direction of their moderator, teacher and attorney, Emilie Baser.

“Our students work very hard to prepare for these competitions, and to compete against twenty-five other schools that were equally focused and qualified is no easy feat,” said Baser.

The Truman students came in third place, with only a two point difference between them and the other top schools.

“I am incredibly proud of our law team,” said Principal Sana Q. Nasser.

“These students are dedicated to their studies and have an appreciation for our legal system. They work hard to research and develop their techniques as orators.

Third place in such a challenging competition is a huge accomplishment, and knowing these students, they are only going to work harder to achieve first place next time.”

Selena Hagins, a junior, has been a member of the team for three years. “I have learned so much from the law team,” she said. “It is an honor to work with lawyers who are mentoring us as students and as future professionals.”

In addition to having Ms. Baser serve as a moderator, the Truman law team is proud to have Kim Walker, Harry S Truman High School Law Team, flanked by Ms. Special Counsel at the Baser and Kim Walker, Esq. New York law firm Wilkie, Farr and demics, the arts, and athletics. Truman’s Gallagher, as a mentor and supporter. administrators, faculty, and staff believe The students attended bi-monthly meetthat scholastic success and extracurricuings at the firm in order to prepare for the lar activities will prepare students to competitions. become well-rounded and productive “The students worked extremely adults beyond their high school years. hard, often well into the evening,” said While many large neighborhood schools Ms. Walker. “It is an honor to work with have been replaced with smaller schools, them, and we look forward to their conTruman has remained intact, serving tinued success.” more than 2,800 students. Truman’s sucHarry S Truman High School is comcess is attributed to its specialized promitted to excellence by offering a variety grams and academically rigorous curof programs that build success in acariculum across the content areas.

Truman’s Law Team reaches new heights at Moot Court Competition

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with the owners and developers of affordable housing, providing assistance and incentives that led to the development and preservation of tens of thousands of units of affordable housing for low and middle income families, elderly and disabled New Yorkers.

“Perhaps her greatest achievement is helping to negotiate the recently-completed refinancing of Starrett City, which will keep nearly 6,000 households affordable for an additional 30 years.”

Van Amerongen, who was appointed Commissioner of DHCR in 2007, previously served as Director of Multifamily Housing for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s NYC region.

Before that, she worked in the New York State Assembly on a variety of issues which included housing and consumer affairs.

As Commissioner of DHCR, VanAmerongen managed a staff of 1,000 employees and administered New York State’s rent regulation system and statefinanced Mitchell-Lama and other affordable housing portfolios. In her first year as Commissioner, VanAmerongen was credited with leading the effort to gain an unprecedented increase in state appropri-

Delivery Bikes

Maxwell said this week that she has been aware of the problem particularly in Sections 3, 4, and 5. “The problem is not isolated to restaurants and food businesses within Co-op City, but also many businesses on the outskirts of the community,” she said.

Maxwell said that many businesses deliver into the community from as far away as Boston Road. “Riverbay needs to reach out to those businesses as well,” she pointed out. Maxwell added that

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which can include the phone numbers of close family members or friends or neighbors, doctors or clergy. Phone calls are placed in the order that the names are listed.

Bowman said that many times, the family member or friend is aware of an appointment or trip that person might have made that day and informs the dispatcher that everything is okay.

If that is not the case, the family member or friend might be given the option of checking on their loved one or if they are not able to, Public Safety will send officers to the home to check on the subscriber’s condition. Each subscriber of the program is asked to leave a key with a trusted neighbor in case of this eventuality, but if no key is left, sometimes an emergency entrance is necessary.

Bowman said that out of approximately 10,000 calls made in 2009 in Co-op City, 106 required further follow-up to ensure that the subscribers were okay.

At the height of its use, the “Are You Okay” program had approximately 150 subscribers here, but now that number is down to approximately 30. Bowman said that Public Safety is now trying to recruit new subscribers. The department’s commu-

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ations for housing capital in the 2008/2009 state budget year. She also won national recognition for a public awareness campaign to combat community opposition to affordable housing development, and launched the first-ever state-wide housing needs study.

During testimony before the State Assembly Housing Committee on December 14, 2009, Commissioner VanAmerongen highlighted some of DHCR’s accomplishments during the past 12 months under her tenure, as well as discussed the challenges the agency will face in the coming year.

Among the topics that VanAmerongen addressed during her testimony were: • DHCR’s Deficit Reduction Plan which resulted in significant budget cuts while maintaining staffing levels so as not to prevent the agency from achieving its core mission.

• Effective administration of approximately $700 million in stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which included $394M for the Weatherization Assistance program to lower the heating and electric costs in the homes of approxi-

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many of these food businesses provide a service to the community and they should not be discouraged from doing business here, but if their employees are caught riding their bicycles hazardously through the community, they should be given a warning the first time and then issued a summons if found doing it thereafter.

General Manager Vernon Cooper said that Riverbay is reaching out to additional businesses who deliver in the community to notify them about the

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nity policing officers have been speaking at building meetings and at the local senior centers to drive up the number of subscribers in recent weeks.

Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of the Department of Public Safety, said, “For more than two decades, this program has been of invaluable assistance to us as we check on the welfare of our senior and homebound population. With the new advancements that we just installed, the program is now more efficient, friendly and adaptable to the individual schedules and needs of each of our seniors.”

The new advanced features allow the system to schedule phone calls down to the minute, list an unlimited number of emergency contacts, call subscribers more than once a day if they so wish, more easily program in “no call dates” for occasions such as trips, vacations, and hospitalizations, provide calls in a variety of languages, and even provide a birthday message to the subscriber on that special day once a year.

Chief Apollo said the department is now considering using the programs for a variety of other functions, including providing a second evening call to seniors if they desire it, and also creating a system for parents

mately 50-60,000 low income individuals and families; $253M for the new Tax Credit Assistance Program which helps developments that had received Low Income Housing Tax Credits and subsequently saw the value of those credits decline due to the housing and credit markets crash; and $100M in Community Development Block Grant funds, of which $13M was administered by DHCR, and used to fund 17 public health and safety projects, such as water treatment plans across the state.

DHCR’s Weatherization Assistance Program has been singled out as a national model and profiled on CNBC and MSNBC networks.

• Strengthening the New York Main Street program by expanding eligibility to local governments and not-for-profits and increasing the maximum grant award.

• Reforming the voluminous and grossly outdated Mitchell-Lama regulations for the first time since 1965 which presented an unnecessary burden on Mitchell-Lama owners, and in fact, served to drive owners out of the program at a time when DHCR is championing preservation of affordable housing and encouraging owners to remain in the program.

• Helping to negotiate the refinancing of Starrett City and providing $40M for capital improvements in return for the development remaining in the Mitchell-Lama program for an additional 30 years thereby maintaining affordability for thousands of low- to moderate-income families.

Concluding her testimony, VanAmerongen said, “Despite turmoil in the housing market and a reduction of resources, under the leadership of Governor Paterson and the state Legislature, DHCR has become a leaner, more effective, more responsive agency…We were able to address the challenges posed by the economic downturn and continue our efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing while other states across the country were forced to abandon their affordable housing development goals…”

In his announcement of her resignation, Governor Paterson thanked VanAmerongen for her many years of service to New York State and wished her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

The Governor’s press office reported this week that the search for VanAmerongen’s successor is still ongoing.

problem, as well as reiterate past warnings to food delivery businesses within the Co-op City community and those on the borders of the community.

“We are making this effort to protect the safety of everyone, particularly our senior population who are most a risk,” said Cooper. “It is extremely hazardous for seniors walking to and from their building or elsewhere when a cyclist appears from literally out of nowhere. It is illegal to ride on sidewalks and we

have issued community complaints and summonses in the past and we will continue to do so.”

Apollo said that to his knowledge, no accident or injury has occurred due to the reckless driving of a bicycle delivery person, but he added that Riverbay and Public Safety cannot wait for an accident to happen before taking action.

“Instead, we must be proactive in trying to prevent any potential accidents,” Apollo said.

who work, so they can have the system make sure their children are home at a certain prescribed time after school.

The program is available to any Co-op City resident who is 60-years-of-age or older or any homebound or disabled resident. It is available to senior couples, as well as seniors who live alone and even sen-

iors who live with family, but are alone most of the day due to family work or school schedules.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program, can call the Public Safety Dispatcher’s non-emergency line at 718-320-3330 or log on to the Public Safety website at www.ccpd.us.

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Partial truths and selective memory serves no one Co-op City Times / January 9, 2010

I must confess I was somewhat confused after reading a recent Viewpoint by Director Andrea Leslie. I do not like to criticize or debate my fellow Directors, but this Viewpoint just went too far in its partial truths and faulty premises on a number of issues. In her Viewpoint, Ms. Leslie stands on a soap box lecturing us on how we should care about our children by lowering carrying charges paid by the Mosholu Montefiore Teen Center in Section Five, conveniently forgetting to mention that the teen center charges for youngsters to use it.

If Ms. Leslie truly felt so strongly about this issue, why didn’t she vote in favor of lowering the monthly rent, like Director Bill Gordon did, instead of abstaining?

Of course, at the moment, unfortunately, primarily due to the troubled economy, voting not to lower the Teen Center’s monthly rent was the correct vote. We are all struggling to make ends meet in these difficult and challenging economic times and no one is giving our residents a break by lowering monthly carrying charges. As a Board, we have a fiduciary responsibility to represent the best interests of all in Coop City. The Board initially allowed Mosholu Montefiore to rent valuable space in Einstein Community Center for the establishment of a teen center.

Management continues working to try and help the center raise money, but the Board made a responsible decision by declining to lower Mosholu Montefiore’s rent and forcing cooperators to subsidize

Al Shapiro

Director’s Viewpoint

Asst. Treasurer

its operation.

As for Gloria Wise, who I was fortunate enough to know, the Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club may have been named after this wonderful woman, but it was run by others, or maybe I should say run into the ground, by others at the expense of hard-working cooperators, and didn’t occupy the Yellow Schoolhouse until some seven years after Ms. Wise’s tragic, untimely death.

It’s rather amazing that anyone could, or would, attempt to try and defend the current Gloria Wise Community Center which paid $250 per month for use of 11,000 square feet in the Yellow Schoolhouse, including utilities, to service under 100 children pursuant to a sublease for which they collected rent. And the children’s families also paid top dollars for their children to participate in programs there.

The Yellow Schoolhouse is a community asset which should be used for our youth and not be hijacked by someone for personal gain at the expense of the community. Proof of that is in the judge’s decision against the Gloria Wise Community Center occupying the Yellow Schoolhouse when he said the community was not being properly served, and that was in a ruling, not an opinion.

I am so tired of the lame attempts at propaganda with half-truths, and the use

of others to falsely try and promote one’s own personal agenda. It’s clear what’s going on, we have several Board members who unfortunately can’t seem to do anything except abstain on resolutions and then complain about everything under the sun. It’s so easy to proclaim the current Board and management is against youth, and against seniors, and against everyone in the world in between, but that’s far from the truth. In the final analysis, Co-op City is where we live, and affordable housing, which we have, is the main priority. The bottom line is our fiduciary responsibility as Board Directors is to ensure that essential services are delivered to cooperators in the most cost effective manner possible.

Riverbay is a housing company, created under the Mitchell-Lama Housing program, and not a social services agency, and it’s time some of the negative activists, especially any on the Board, recognize that.

I’m sorry, fellow cooperators, but I had to try and not laugh when I read Andrea Leslie’s comments about garage fines. Where on earth does she expect to find people who are against fines for reckless driving or driving in the wrong direction, or parking in fire zones? She says the Garage Committee is currently reviewing this issue, but she forgets that the full Board approves policy decisions and a resolution pertaining to garage fines has already been presented as a first reading and will be voted on at the next meeting. Keep your eyes open, I’m not sure how someone can abstain on such a

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resolution, but desperate politics can cause some strange actions and behavior, so it will be interesting if anyone abstains.

I am also surprised at Director Leslie’s poor memory regarding quality of life issues in Co-op City. It wasn’t all that long ago that many in this community were up in arms over the stench and hazardous, unhealthy conditions caused by mounds of garbage piled up and stored in front of our buildings. I guess she really doesn’t remember the rats and sea gulls that became a regular sight foraging in the mess and debris of the garbage, and the complete disgust so many felt at having such a vile, unsanitary condition right before their buildings where they have what are truly great apartments, apartments that still remain the best buy in the New York City metropolitan area.

Also, I guess Director Leslie doesn’t remember the havoc and annoyance of the racket caused by trucks at all hours as our dumpsters were bounced about and broken by the Department of Sanitation during such pick-ups. Director Leslie may not like the truth, but the people of Co-op City were paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for such repairs.

Sometimes, believe it or not, money is well spent in improving problems and situations in Co-op City, especially when such situations impact negatively on all cooperators in the community.

But I suppose if there was no Peartree Garage Facility, Director Leslie and her friends would be complaining that there wasn’t one.

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Letters to the Editor The use of Directors’ viewpoints To the Editor: While reading a recent issue of the Coop City Times, I could not help noticing that Board Director Bill Gordon was the only dissenting vote on Resolution #09-80 concerning the retaining of Stephen Kaufman to represent Riverbay on asbestos abatement. He was also the lone affirmative vote on ER #09-84 concerning reducing the leasing fee for Moshulu Montefiore Community Center.

In my opinion, one of the major reasons

for the Viewpoints is to provide the Directors with the opportunity to explain and/or clarify the reasons for their voting decisions on Board resolutions, especially, as in these cases, when they are in the extreme minority. Although the City News did carry an article in which it reported Gordon’s comments on the leasing resolution, that article was not written by Gordon and therefore, the quotes selected were the choice of the reporter. I have not yet seen a Viewpoint by Gordon in which

either or both of his votes were explained.

The rights of Directors to have their viewpoints published in the Co-op City Times have been fought over through the years so that factual information can be communicated to the cooperators. It is the duty of Riverbay Directors to make use of this avenue of communication. I look forward to seeing Bill Gordon’s Viewpoints in future weeks so that he can tell us why his votes differed so widely from his fellow Directors.

—Nels Grumer

Keeping Co-op City affordable

To the Editor: The state’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) was branded an albatross around our necks in a City News commentary by Michael Horowitz.

The albatross label better describes Horowitz and his paper which have never brought the community’s attention to Board approvals of no-bid contracts or unauthorized change orders to contracts that have kept Co-op City always on the brink of financial ruin.

The unflagging support City News lavished on Iris Baez and her Board allies continued right up until Baez was jailed for taking kickbacks from a contractor.

The City News continues supporting Marion Scott management despite a dismal record of financial management in Co-op City, but have never seen fit to support cooperators running for the Board pledged to curb these practices.

Privatization is City News’ perpetual tune, bolstered more often than not by

the testimony of “unidentified” sources.

In his latest pitch for privatization, it is an unidentified resident of Trump Village that is cited.

The DHCR “albatross” has rules that shield us from at least some contract abuses, and from the wild escalations of housing costs outside of Mitchell-Lama.

Thanks for the ad nauseam advice, Mr. Horowitz, but we’ll keep Co-op City in Mitchell-Lama and we’ll keep it affordable.

—Melvin Schrier

SHAREHOLDERS — BASEMENT STORAGE

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 respon-

sible for personal items left unsecured for any reason in the basement storage room or outside of the room.

--Riverbay Commercial Properties Department

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) years, you may call Building 31 April 30, 2010 April 30, 2013 March 31, 2010 718-320-3373 to 100, 120 Erskine Place request a form to sub-

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 31, regarding Lease Renewal

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Coop City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers Internet Safety for kids, teens and young adults

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO If part of your holiday included a laptop or desktop computer, or a hand held device or cell phone capable of accessing the internet, this article is required reading. Kids as young as preschool age are receiving hands-on computer education. Regardless of how you feel about technology, it is here to stay and becoming more sophisticated every year.

All of this technology presents a world of opportunity, as well as some new risks. Just compare the size, features and capabilities of today’s internet capable cell phones to those of just a few years ago. By being aware of these risks and taking steps to protect your child, the Internet can open up a world of possibilities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1 (800) 873-5678, www.missingkids.com has set up the website www.netsmartz.org with information for kids and parents alike. Cartoon characters navigate even the youngest kids through internet dangers. It is never too

early to start discussing the risks and results of “Stranger Danger” in various formats with your children.

It is important to monitor your child’s use of the Internet at all times. Be sure your child is aware of the dangers of social networking sites and explain the need for parental involvement in setting up restrictions for access. View the safety tips on the website itself and report inappropriate behavior directly to the website.

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

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

Children should be discouraged from posting personal

information and contacting people that they meet online without parental approval.

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

Be aware if your child suddenly shuts the computer off or reduces the screen when you enter the room. Set your telephone up to block restricted numbers. Monitor the numbers called by your child’s cell phone. Be alert to any unexpected packages that could be gifts sent by a potential sexual predator.

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A Happy and a Blessed 2010 May hope, love, and warmth be in your heart's possessing, and may the New Year bring you and yours many blessings.

Bishops Angelo & Nancy Rosario Church of God's Children / Bronx Clergy Task Force

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Fellow cooperators, I’m happy to be back home for a new year after undergoing some rehabilitation for a physical problem. Fortunately, I am grateful, I am in good health and still determined to watch out for you, my friends and neighbors, from my position on the Board.

During my period of convalescence, I had plenty of time to think, and I certainly thought a lot about the ways things are in Co-op City. I came up with the same conclusion, we have been bamboozled and are continuing to be bamboozled by Herb Scott and his supporters on the Board. Trust me, you’ll never get a true picture painted by them, or clarity and frankness regarding any issue our community is facing, whether it be new windows or cogeneration.

It reminds me of a captain and a ship. Let’s say the ship isn’t owned by the captain, but by a management company like Herb Scott. And the captain comes on board and there is a leak in the bottom of the ship, but he doesn’t see it, because the ship is perfectly clean, looks like it’s state-of-the-art, top of the line, has a great appearance

Glad to be back!

Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

and everything looks fine. But regardless of its appearance, the ship still has a leak, and that leak will eventually sink the ship, regardless of the false praise the managers shower on this floating, fatally conditioned ship.

That’s how I see Co-op City, under the expert razzle medazzle of Herb Scott and the majority Board. Make everyone think all is well. Present a perfect looking outside when in reality we’re really dealing with a cosmetic facade with ineffective band-aid repairs to our major problems.

You need to put a tourniquet on when a major artery is bleeding, not a band-aid, and financially, Co-op City is currently hemorrhaging pretty badly. If we were in good financial shape, there would be no need for a carrying charge increase for cooperators next month, and there certainly wouldn’t be a panicked effort by Herb Scott and his allies to obtain another refinancing.

There’s a song in THE MUSIC MAN sung by Robert Preston called “There’s Trouble in River City.” Well, that same song could be sung here, only with the words “There’s trouble in Coop City.” The trouble in THE MUSIC MAN was a pool table, but here, the trouble in Co-op City is Herb Scott and the majority Board that think they can treat us like fools. Well, I’m here to say, “It ain’t so,” and I’m hoping you, my friends and neighbors, will stand up and no longer be bamboozled by quick flashes or deft sleight of hand. Open your eyes, ask questions, demand answers. It’s your right as cooperators.

Herb Scott ultimately works for us, we’re not beholding to him. And I particularly feel badly for those cooperators forced to go through another cold winter without new windows, there’s no excuse for this, and it certainly is a crying shame.

For the new year, shed some pounds and lower your cholesterol, ladies. Be healthy and feel healthy. Join the Black Forum’s aerobics classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser community Center. Call (718) 3208035 for information and to reserve

your spot.

School is now open. Make sure your child does his/her homework and projects in a timely manner. Get involved in your PTA, attend meetings, have dinner with your children and have family discussions. Drive safely, especially before and after school in Co-op City. I have noticed many cars, including taxis and Riverbay’s vehicles, driving unsafely. This is a residential community. The speed limit is 30 mph. Please observe it.

Get your kids involved. Sports are a healthy alternative and a great motivator. Join the Lyons Mane Track Club, Mondays and Wednesdays. Call (718) 320-8035 for more information.

And, most of all, cooperators, get involved in your community. Join a community-based organization.

The Black Forum’s food pantry needs your help. Call (718) 320-8035 and/or send your donations to the Black Forum, P.O. 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Young people, if you’d like to talk, call me at (718) 320-8035 and leave a message any time. You may also email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com, no attachments, please.

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City in two weeks

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 21, 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 3 p.m.

“Our mobile Metrocard sales vehicles

are part of our outreach effort to senior citizens and people with disabilities who might have problems accessing our subway station booths,” said NYC Transit President Lawrence G. Reuter.

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 Card, 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.

After a review process, permanent

Reduced Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants.

In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions.

For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

Tappan Zee Bridge repairs to continue next week during off-peak hours

The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that routine repairs on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue on Monday, January 11, through Friday, January 15, during offpeak travel times, weather permitting.

The Tappan Zee Bridge was built in 1955 and is more than three miles

long. The 50-year-old bridge currently requires ongoing maintenance activities. Routine bridge maintenance is done to ensure the safety of Thruway travelers.

In an effort to provide the best possible customer service to New York’s travelers and commuters, the

Authority will continue to schedule repairs during off-peak travel times, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and overnight when possible.

The length of each closure varies throughout the day, but rarely extends more than one-tenth of a mile past the

Thanks to all of you who participated in our holiday party. We had a wonderful time and it was great getting acquainted

with so many of our new neighbors and their children. We were able to give lots of toys and clothing to the children in the

nearby shelter. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Please come and help us make plans

for the coming year. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

—Carlyn Jones

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting on Thursday, January 21, in the Bartow Center, Room # 28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting, as items of extreme importance will be discussed regarding our plans for the New Year. Come and help us prepare for new

ventures for the upcoming year.

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, ($2 for set-ups). The time is 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Music will be provided

by DJ Carol Productions. For ticket infor-

mation, please contact Barbara Irby at 379-9294, Sylvia Polite at 320-2837, or Gloria Clarke at 379-5430.

A good time will be had by all on this Annual Observance of the Valentine’s Day. The club extends get well wishes to those members who are and have been ill and are recovering. Our hearts and prayers

are with you for a total recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of January.

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

—George T. Clarke

Building 2 Association

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

end of the bridge.

The public is also notified about Tappan Zee Bridge repairs and lane closures via Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR). In the Tappan Zee Bridge Corridor, HAR can be heard on station 530 AM.

Co-op Insurance Co-op City Times / January 9, 2010

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Co-op City Capital Projects Status Report As of January 15, 2010 s s Buildings , and all Townhouses and 3 Shopping Centers s s (Windows 108,479 Doors 4,737) 1 High Pressure Boiler, 2 Gas Turbines, 1 Steam Turbine 9

Playgrounds, 2 ballfields, Greenway (Section 5)

600 plus cameras position around Co-op City.

65 All High Rise Lobby Converters Upgraded

Detail Status of all High Rise Buildings

Planning for 2010 and Beyond

• • • • • • • • •

7 Balconies Facade 6 Roofs 1 3 Windows Grounds 30 Power Plant 2 Transformers 84 Lobby Doors 65 Co-Generation 1

New Buildings Buildings continued, 7 new Buildings Building continued, 7 new Buildings Windows 27,853 Doors 1,1851 Greenways (Section 1 - 4) Compactors TBS LP Boilers Repair or replace (Analysis to begin in 2010) Replace High Voltage Transfer TBS Building Lobby Doors TBS Install water treatment plant. Remove 1 HP Boiler

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Garage Attendants

“The attendant’s action probably prevented an accident, possibly saving lives.

Mr. Francisco Colon should be commended for his quick thinking and well aimed action,” the memo continued.

In Mr. Colon’s letter of commendation, Ellison, his supervisor, noted that shareholders who regularly park in

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Garage 3 have often expressed appreciation for Mr. Colon’s efficiency and courteous demeanor. Ellison also wrote, “Your actions in this regard were above and beyond your responsibilities as a Garage Attendant and served to avert a situation that had the potential of ending tragically. Clearly, the driver and the

MCU offering college scholarships totaling $65,000

Municipal Credit Union is offering graduating high school seniors a chance to compete for one of 53 scholarship awards to help finance their college education.

There are 50 grants of $1,000 each and 3 memorial awards of $5,000 each honoring Charles Faulding, Julian I. Garfield and Louise DeBow, all former MCU board members.

To be eligible, students must be graduating high school seniors attending college for the first time and must be either a member of MCU themselves or a child or grandchild of a current MCU member.

Applicants will be judged on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal goals. Applications are available at your local MCU branch or online at www.nymcu.org. The deadline for the receipt of completed applications is January 29th, 2010. Applicants who are MCU members will also automatically be entered into a $500 Public Relations & Marketing

Council Scholarship competition.

Municipal Credit Union is the oldest credit union in New York State, and one of the oldest and largest in the country.

Established in 1916 with 19 members and combined deposits of $570, today MCU has almost 316,000 members, and assets of approximately $1.5 billion. It offers a full range of financial services to New York City employees, New York State and Federal employees who work in the five boroughs, people who work in health care in New York State and some other industry groups as well. Certain family members and qualifying retirees are also welcome to have accounts at the credit union. MCU is an equal opportunity lender, and deposits are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. Government Agency. For more information about the Municipal Credit Union, visit www.nymcu.org.

Job well done, Tea! Congratulations to Building 28 resident Tea Braxton, a fourth grader at Holy Rosary School, who finished in the top 1% nationally in the 2009 Iowa Tests for Basic Skills.

Her parents, Cheryl and Mitchell Braxton, said that they are very proud of their nineyear-old daughter who hopes to be a veterinarian one day.

Co-op City community owe you a debt of gratitude.”

General Manager Cooper said, “I was quite pleased to read about the actions taken by Ms. Ortiz and Mr. Colon to prevent a crime and a potentially deadly safety hazard from occurring, respectively. Their diligence and concern for

the residents of this community is admirable and they are to be applauded for their efforts. It is this type of action that helps to provide an exceptional quality of life for the cooperators of Riverbay, as well as their families and friends and I thank them for a job well done.”

Co-op City resident selected as finalist in popular photography contest

Co-op City resident and photojournalist, Lisa DuBois, was selected as a finalist in the 29th Annual Spring Photography contest sponsored by Photographer’s Forum magazine and Canon, and as a result, her photograph (shown above) will appear in the coveted annual hardcover book The Best of Photography 2009.

This year’s competition was judged by photography instructors Christopher Broughton of the Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, California; and Cheryl Younger, faculty, New York University, New York; and also Eduard Uzumekis, founder and Director of the Sedona Digital Storytelling Workshop, Sedona, Arizona. The winners were classified as finalists and honorable mentions, with the submissions of the finalists being included in the hardcover.

An opening reception for the exhibit, entitled An Altermodern Curation, which included the works of 50 artists of painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking and design, will be held today at 4 p.m. at 525-531 West 26th Street, 4th Floor, New York, N.Y. Among the featured artists is Ms. DuBois.

The general public is invited to attend. The exhibit will run for two weeks.

Photo credit by Lisa DuBois

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Black Forum

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, 718320-8035. 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 commu-

nity 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 Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call us, (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - Join Us Today The fee is only $5 a year, per person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

First Coalition Meeting of the New Year The first meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing in the new year will be on Monday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center.

Riverbay Board members Andrea Leslie, Francine Reva Jones and Michelle Davy, the guest speakers, will review community issues and present their projections of Board and management actions in the coming year.

Late last year, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal adopted a number of major revisions to its Rules and Regulations. Since then, the agency has proposed further revisions of a

previously unchanged section of its rules affecting dissolution. There’s a lot more to that word than meets the eye.

“Dissolution” refers to the process of leaving the Mitchell-Lama program.

The January 11th Coalition meeting will provide a valuable opportunity to examine how the DHCR rules changes might affect Co-op City. All cooperators who wish to face the future with their eyes open are welcome to attend and participate.

MAKE A NOTE! Start filling in your 2010 date book with a reminder to attend the January 11th meeting of the Coalition to

Save Affordable Housing – Monday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center JOIN THE COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Join us in the effort to speak truth about privatization and about avoidable financial pressures on the community. Follow this column for notices of meetings. Become a member by sending your annual membership fee to P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

For information about us: Visit our web page www.ctsah.net.

Write – P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Bernard Cylich

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

Building 29 Association

Happy new year to all cooperators and especially to those in Building 29.

The next and very important meeting of the Building 29 Association will be Thursday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. All executive offices are open, namely President, Vice President, Treasurer,

Secretary and Building Captain for buildings A, B and C. We would like to form a nominating committee and urgently need your attendance at this meeting to carry out this endeavor. Please make every effort to attend because without your attendance

and cooperation, change cannot take place. Without you, there is no Building 29 Association. Come on down and nominate someone for an office.

A heartfelt thank you to all who participated, in any way, in the decorating of your lobby or your respective floors.

You did a commendable job.

Refreshments will be served and we will have our 50/50 raffle. You may win. ‘Ya never know.

Don’t forget: THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 at 7:00 p.m.

—Joan Macafity

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?

Building Association will be collecting the annual dues of $5 soon. The dues will cover January 1 through December 31.

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.

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 email 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. Her students are progressing very nicely. 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

To all Building 4 sections ABC, you are invited to the building Holiday Brunch today, January 9th, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stop down to our meeting room.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Building Association over the past year. We are starting a new year with a need of floor captains and new members. If you join and participate, it will

make our building a winner.

Did you notice our building won the contest as one of the cleanest buildings in Co-op City? (Good job, guys!)

There will be no January meeting. We

will have our holiday party instead.

Our next meeting will be February 11.

Have a happy and healthy new year.

—Yvonne Burrus

The association sends greetings for a very happy and healthy new year to all as we head into 2010. It seems early to talk about our February meeting, February 25th, where 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 proposal and how it affects us. One of these sites is the AARP and another is the NAACP. Every week, I

highlight the following information, that your association president 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.

Please let us know if you have a particular concern, question or problem because

we may have a solution. As always, we urge you to recycle properly. We are aware there is a problem with the color of the garbage compacters and I am contacting Buildings and Grounds to find out what happened as the containers have been the same color for a couple of days.

Timesaving foils and wraps make leftovers easy, but often they can’t be recycled or have to be chemically treated and cannot be washed for reuse. Between those and styrofoam products, let’s avoid products that are not reusable or cannot be recycled. Please keep our grounds free of litter. This 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 9-1-1 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

Building 30 Association

Donizetti Building 4 Association

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Public Safety Report

If you suspect that your child is receiving pornographic materials or being sexually exploited, it can be reported by submitting an online form to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip Line at www.cybertipline.com.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation www.fbi.gov has fostered relationships with some companies which operate social networking sites to aid law enforcement in the detection of online sexual

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

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed of 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.

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 some-

Public Safety Blotter: December 26, 2009 — January 2, 2010

January 2, 120 Casals Place CCPD officers checking the stairways at this location, observed a male rolling a “blunt” or marijuana cigar therein. The male was taken into custody and charged with a misdemeanor possession of marijuana and booked into the criminal court system.

January 1, 140 Alcott Place CCPD officers were dispatched to

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a large disorderly group at this location. A total of 5 persons were placed under arrest. Of the five persons in total arrested, two received summonses for disorderly conduct. The other three were booked into the criminal court system to face charges ranging from disorderly conduct to obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest.

December 29, 2009, Donizetti & Baychester CCPD officers responded to a report of a person sleeping at a bus stop. Upon arrival, it was determined the person was unconscious and may have been in cardiac arrest. The person was rendered emergency first aid and transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

thing, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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

December 27, 2009, 100 Co-op City Boulevard CCPD officers responded to a report of a female down at the rear of this location. Upon arrival, officers observed a woman apparently deceased. Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman may have jumped to her death. The matter is currently under investigation.

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Please donate blood.

People can’t live without it.

Call 1.800.933.BLOOD or go to

www.nybloodcenter.org

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Hours:

Monday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? What will you be committed to during 2010? Why not make your decision to join a community organization that is doing positive things for the community where you live, for example, the AfricanAmerican Association. This is an organization with the following objectives: To provide a forum for African-American issues of importance that affect our lives; to address problems affecting the African-American community in Co-op City in particular, and the African-American community in general; to provide and make accessible the most up-to-date and accurate information, through educational lectures, educational forums, study groups, etc., in order to enable critical analysis and intelligent decisions based on fact; to provide cultural awareness, training classes, programs, educational scholarships and social activities for our youth.

Our next general membership meeting is today, Saturday, January 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you have an issue that you’d like to tackle and resolve, then the Association is the organiza-

Building 13 Association

The next general membership meeting of Building 13 Association will be on Thursday, January 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building (in the voting room).

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Eloise Peterson, a former President of Building 13, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 03. May her soul rest in perfect peace. The Social Committee is back in full swing.

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

Unannounced “Police sweeps” are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

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

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

NEW - For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

“If you see something, say something.”

—Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B)

Building 27 Association

TODAY is the day...it's time for our holiday party tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of section "C".

I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season and now is your chance to join us for a final gathering. We will have plenty of food and beverages and maybe a few surprises. It is also a nice way to begin this new year. We are important to each other and every gathering is a gift to each of us. We want to thank everyone for their generosity in our collection for the service workers. They are most grateful for your kind and generous response and appreciation.

We are proud that our building won first place in the buildings competition. Congratulations to all.

On Monday, the 11th, we will remove our decorations. Anyone wishing to help can join us at 11:00 a.m. in your lobby. Our hope is that this new year, 2010, will bring each resident many blessings and success in all endeavors. Happy New Year.

—Don Doherty

African-American Association tion for you. 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.

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 an opportunity for you to help in the development of our youth, who need positive male images. Getting 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 next forum is scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15, when there will be hands-on computer training. We will also 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. Call 718-671-8364.

Belly Dancing – The next class will be on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 646-281-4570.

African Dance – Dance workshops are held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2.

Call 917-721-3730.

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.

—Francine R. Jones

Happy New Year to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all of you celebrating during the month of January. Our deepest condolences are forwarded to those families who have lost a loved one. May they be blessed with eternal peace.

Welcome - to Mr. and Mrs. Pena, our newest residents who recently moved into Building 26A. We wish you an enjoyable and prosperous life here in Co-op City.

Belated Thank You - Pearl extends her sincerest thanks to Elizabeth Santos, Arlene Schaeffer, and Pat Malave for helping to decorate the lobby of Building 26C. Holiday Party - Thank you to everyone who attended our holiday party. It was a very successful affair. A very special thanks to Michele Smith, Pat Malave, Arlene Schaeffer, Barbara Jackson, and Zeik Ragin. Your time and assistance with decorating the room, assistance with food shopping, and your assistance with party day preparation/room set-up is greatly appreciated. Without your help, we could not

have done it. You gals/guy “rock.”

Work Out Tips - Lift weights! Regular strength training plays a huge role in weight loss. It builds lean muscle mass, which increases metabolism (i.e., you burn more calories).

Bottom line: If you want to see results quickly, make sure you are doing both cardiovascular and strength training.

Be Considerate - Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Please dispose of your Christmas trees properly. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

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

—YuVonne Lewis

Building 26 Association

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American Legion Post 1871

To reach 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 e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all our 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 9, at 11 a.m. sharp.

Please arrive on time, sign in and turn your CELL PHONE OFF. Thank you for your cooperation.

Did you know that in December, not a single member of the U.S. military was killed in action in Iraq. The first time that happened was in March, 2003; last year, 150 American troops lost their lives as we entered the new year. I hope the casualties are less or none killed in action. Will New York ever go back to issuing one license plate per vehicle? Answer: According to the DMV, it has no plans of moving to one plate per car. The reason that it will not happen is because cameras and license plate readers, used to fine motorists who run red lights, drive through toll booths without paying and commit an array of

other traffic violations, can be more effective when vehicles have two plates.

“Our wounded warriors” changes are coming to the Army’s disability procedures, based on results of a lengthy study headed by retired Gen. Frederick Franks. The study, commissioned by Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey, found the current system to be wasteful and redundant. A new system should focus less on simply establishing disability levels and compensation, and more rehabilitation and retention, according to the study. A statement from the Pentagon in December said that the Army was deciding how best to implement the suggestions in the report.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the

family and friends of Percy Sutton. Percy Sutton was born on November 24, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas. He was the youngest of 15 children. When he was 12 years old, he ran away from home and landed in Harlem, started flying stunt planes that would later on help him as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He landed a job as a intelligence officer. With his passing, another Tuskegee Airman has gone on.

Percy Sutton will surely be missed as politician and a friend of Harlem.

Being kind and open-hearted is not the same as being blind and out of touch with reality.

Your Post information officer provided this information to you.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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 12 p.m. The total cost is $225 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!

Today, Saturday, January 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. will be our Youth Meeting, Dreiser, Room 14.

Today Saturday, January 9 at 2:30 p.m., our Executive Board Meeting will be in session in Dreiser, Room 14.

On Sunday, January 10 at 2:30 p.m., our General Membership Meeting will be in session in Dreiser, Room 11. Our guest speaker is: Linda Berk, Partnership Specialist from the United States Department of Commerce, United States Census Bureau. Our first of the year celebration will follow.

On Saturday, January 16th from 11 a.m.

- 1 p.m. in Room #11, Dreiser Community Center, the community is invited to attend a Free Presentation by “Operation Hope.”

Operation Hope is America’s leading nonprofit social investment banking and financial literacy empowerment organization.

They have 3 principal programs: Banking on Our Future (teaching school children about money); Hope Coalition America (financial emergency preparedness and disaster recovery); and the Hope Center Banking Network (loans, bill pay, computer literacy, understanding banking principles). Plan to attend, become more informed about financial literacy and bring your questions. Due to limited seating call one of the following: (718) 379-1297, (718) 320-0286.

Saturday, February 20, 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 talent(s) in song, dance, music, poetry, etc. For further information, please contact NCNW Youth Committee Chairperson at (917) 399-2643. 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

Once again, the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP wishes all our members, friends and neighbors, a very happy and healthy New Year. Today, January 9th, is the first quarterly meeting of the New York State Branch of the NAACP. In last week’s article, interested people were asked to contact our branch president, Elayne Cole. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and is being held at the 199FEIU Building, 310 West 43rd Street in their auditorium. January is particularly important and significant as we cele-

brate Martin Luther King’s birthday.

A huge commemoration has been announced by the Bronx Tourism Council, in conjunction with the Borough President’s Office, for the Trinity Baptist Church.

Come to the Community Interfaith Service honoring the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The national theme title for this event is “Remember, Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off.” It is Monday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 808 East

224th Street, Bronx, NY (between Barnes & Bronxwood Avenues). Please RSVP to 718.590.3989.

Thank you to everyone who attended the January 1st New Year’s Day event of the anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. We celebrated this jubilee anniversary with The Co-op City United Methodist Church led by Reverend Dr. Milca Alvarez Plaud. Pastor Deborah Jenkins of the Faith @ Work Christian Church was the guest speaker. Thank you again to all

who were able to attend and helped us mark the day.

Please refer to: http://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 welcomes all concerned people to join and let’s take the opportunity to work together for a better community. Please call President Elayne Cole for information on our branch, 718-379-1648.

—Eva Lazaar

Building 16 Association wants to thank everyone who helped us decorate the lobbies. The brunch was a success. I hope everyone had a good time; again, thanks.

We will have our first meeting on January 11th in the meeting room. Please

come out, we have some important issues to discuss. See you at the meeting.

To the sick and shut in, get well soon.

To the birthday people, “Happy Birthday.” Our sympathy to those who lost loved ones.

—Clara Coston

National Council of Negro Women

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP

Building 16 Association

CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL

We ask for your cooperation in the removal of Christmas trees from your apartment after the holidays.

Please wrap or bag your tree so that the falling pine needles will not pose a trip hazard to those in the hallways or clog the elevator door tracks.

Kindly place your tree under your building’s portico directly outside the ash cart room.

Riverbay will remove all trees on a daily basis.

We thank you for your cooperation, and wish everyone a happy holiday season.

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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, gain energy, strength and flexibility, and to have fun doing it.

CHANGE TO GOOD HABITS FOR BETTER HEALTH!!! PROTEIN—You need 50 grams per day— chicken, salmon, beans, beef, milk, cheese, nuts, eggs, yogurt, etc. are some of the good sources.

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!—(1) LINE DANCE, 10 a.m./BELLY DANCE, 12:30 p.m./HANDI-FLEX, 1 p.m. FOR 2010, IS EVERY THURSDAY IN DREISER. First class started 1/7.

(2) ELLIE & BELLY & BRUNCH (ROLLS, CREAM CHEESE, JELLY, JUICE, FRUIT & COFFEE/TEA). $5, MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS (starting on Tuesday, January 12th at 11 a.m.)

CURRENT AND FUTURE: SINGLE SOURCE TV show on Sundays, Channel 68, BRONXNET(Bronx Public Access) at 7:30.

South Africa (fundraising)—October 20

– Nov. 4, (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) -- 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.

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/non-members (#2 028) Apr. 6

& 7 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call to leave mailing address for application.

Friday, 1/8, HONEYS AND BEARS Annual dance, Alhambra, 126th & Seventh Ave., 8 - 1 a.m. $40, refreshments. Call me for tiks.

If you are interested in any other activities and need more information, contact Ellie immediately.

Don’t forget. We need your membership payment to keep us going.

I am grateful to all who gave me your expressions of sympathy for the passing of my mom.

SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. BOX 75-3333, EINSTEIN STATION, BRONX, NY 10475; 718379-4429; imaminor377@yahoo.com.

— Ellie Minor

On Sunday, December 27th, the Zodiacs competed in the Armory Youth Holiday Classic at the 168th Street Armory. The place was jammed packed with teams from all over the tri-state area. All of our athletes performed well. These are the athletes who made the finals or were in the top 6. In the Boys Bantam Division, Richard Anderson set the stage winning 2nd place in the 55 meter race. In the Midget Boys Division, Tyron Ingram had a bad start in the finals and took 6th place with a time of 7.94 seconds. The winning time was 7.70 seconds. With a good start, he had a good shot for 1st place. Hugh Fraser took 3rd in the 800 meter race and 4th in the 1500 meter run. Shem Spencer took 4th place in the 400 meter race and his team mate, Darren Dawson took 1st. Darren also took 6th place in the 200 meter

race. Tyron, Shem, Hugh and Darren won the gold in the Midget Boys 4 x 200 meter relay. In Youth Boys Division, Lakuam Mason took 2nd place in 55 meter and 4th place in the 200 meter race. O’Neil Hyton tied for 6th place in the 200 meter race and 4th place in the 400 meter race.

Our girls were just as good; SubBantam Girls Division Giovanna Tobert won the 800 meter race and took 5th in the 400 meter. In Bantam Girls Division, Dominique Jackson took 2nd place in the 55 meter race and 5th in the 200 meter race. Her team mate, Cynyai Lawrence also in the finals, took 6th place. Midget Girls Division, Aaliyaiah Wajid took 3rd in the 800 meter race. Andrea Amorosa took 1st in the shot put. In the Youth Division, Erica Pate took 4th in the 200 meter race and 5th in the 55 meter race. Beverly

Seignous took 2nd place in the 1500 meter run and 6th place in the 200 meter race. Her bother, Devon Seignous, took 1st in the Shot Put. Week 2 of the Colgate Women’s Games, the nation’s largest amateur track series, 36 years and running. The following girls earn points. Giovanna Tolbert, Dominique Jackson, Cynyai Lawrence, Alyah Lightbourne, Andrea Amorosa, Simone Grant, Beverly Seginious and Francine Pinnock.

We give free clinics at schools to promote track and field, and health and fitness. The clinic will consist of stretch-

ing, running drills, 100 meter race, 200 meter and 4 x 100 meter relay race. For information to have a clinic at your school or for your organization, or to give a donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, send your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Zodiacs Track Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475.

For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM or visit our website.

—Winston Dinkins

A new year is beginning and our best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2010.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint this is the time to take the opportunity to explore your creativity. BVA gives expert art instruction so that you will be painting and drawing pictures worthy of display. It’s relaxing while learning a wonderful skill. Come to Room 5 of the Dreiser Community Center on Tuesday and you will be glad you did.

Art classes are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are three sessions on Tuesdays to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. There are 10 weeks of classes with 20 hours of instruction for $60. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these Tuesday classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at New York University and the Art Students League. He exhibits in the New York and New Jersey area. You can stop by any Tuesday to join us and feel the satisfaction of creating your own pictures.

Ms. Valli Massenburg is the instructor of the Saturday morning classes. You get 10

weeks of classes, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with 20 hours of instruction for $60 which is a bargain for what you are receiving. Ms. Massenburg is an accomplished artist who was granted an A.S. Diploma from the Parson School of Design and honed and expanded her artistic skills in numerous media, namely oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink, etc.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. Your support – as members, donators, and events’ supporters – is sorely needed and appreciated. So make a donation to Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc. – it’s tax deductible.

Checks can be mailed to BVA, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Contact Moses Groves at 201-8620847 for more information.

These events have been made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts, under aegis of the Decentralization Pilot Program as administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

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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: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will

of God. —Romans 12:2 (NRSV) Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Winter Coat Drive – CCC will be collecting your slightly used coats during the whole month of January. They will be distributed after service on Sundays to the community in Bartow Room #31.

All coats should be clean and in good condition (no torn pockets or linings, no stains, or missing buttons). All left over coats after January will be taken to the local shelter. Cash or check donations also accepted. Call Elder Jay Ramos for more information at 718-864-4002.

Schedule of Service: 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 p.m.

– 9 p.m.

Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

FYI: All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service and place your order.

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.

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

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; 718864-4002 or 203-559-1494.

Service Location: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bartow Community Center, Room #31, Bronx, NY 10475.

Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—Jesus Ramos

We WELCOME new members, so come join us. The annual dues are only $20. Remember to mark your calendar—the monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month (except months July and August) at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium.

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 718-6716403): (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 (day to be determined) – Price $115.

Payment is required.

We are also going to: • Tropical Miami & Key West, Florida. The price is $735 per person–double occupancy. Date of trip February 20-28, (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 person-double occupancy. Date of trip: May 24-27 (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 19-24 (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 the ALL trips will be available in Room 19.

Placing your name and your telephone number (with a deposit) on a wait list will be accepted for all trips. For general information regarding trips, you may call (718) 379-0377.

THEATRE TRIPS: • Las Vegas Tribute to Motown, Mon., Feb. 8, at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Ticket price: $84.

• Diane Schuure, renowned jazz singer and pianist, Sat., April 3, at 8 p.m. at Queens College. Ticket price: $40.

• Patti LaBelle, the soulful songbird, Thursday, June 3, 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: Sadly, Ms. Gloria Almond recently lost her sister, Lorraine McCullough, and our deepest condolences are extended to her and to her family. Also, Ms. Virginia Braithwaite, unfortunately, has been injured and is now at the Kings Harbor Multicare Center’s rehabilitation facility recuperating. We wish her a special get-well wish for a speedy recovery.

You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—Claudette Davis

The association wants to thank all who attended the New Year’s Eve celebration held in Einstein Loop Community Room #45. DJ Smooth turned it out. With the new year coming in, we would like to have a few meetings

with building participation. Please call me with your request for guest speakers.

Anyone having a problem, I am just a phone call away.

We will have our flea market and cake sale in February. Find the items that you

have and if you think someone can use it and it is in good condition, bring it down to the back room. Call me at 718-320-1861 or contact Connie (718-320-7430) or Maude (718-320-7066). Please remember to take all large items down to the base-

ment. Do not put them in the compactor room.

Get well wishes go out to the sick and shut-in.

Have a blessed New Year.

—Patricia Bonaparte

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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; 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. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

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

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Today, Saturday, January 9th – 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,

Rh-Negative blood donors needed now

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% 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 weather-related 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. You may also visit www.nybloodcenter.org.

January is NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH! Please donate - help save a life!

Community Protestant Church Faith Mission, Yonkers; and Associate Pastor, Mt. Vernon Grace Baptist Church. Enjoy a special continental breakfast with women of all ages. Donation: $15.

Tomorrow, 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.

Friday, January 29th, 9:00 p.m. – Saturday, January 30th, 9:00 a.m. – Deacons’ Annual Overnight Prayer Service at Community Protestant. We invite you to join us for this unique worship experience which will enrich your life beyond measure.

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. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-1182.

Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19 – 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 gift card. Price: $375/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-4237.

The Women’s Guild sponsors a FANTASTIC 12DAY ALASKAN CRUISE/TOUR - August 10 – 22. A 4-day land tour includes 2 nights in Fairbanks; 2 nights in Denali; and 1 night in Anchorage. Then on to an 8day 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, Oceanview or Balcony Cabins or Suite. For more information or to make reservations, call: (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-1435.

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

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 general 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 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. 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 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please Note: Tuesday Bible Study resumes on January 6, at 12:00 p.m.

Come join New Vision’s Partners in Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 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 Hague

Church of the New Vision

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• Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

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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 at 11:00 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 out about our ministries and programs. If you are unable to attend church service, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. Please visit www.ccbctravel.com for your travel needs.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through

5 offers tutoring in Mathematics and English. Tutoring resumes today, 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 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

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.

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

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

Telephone: (718) 320-0844.

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.

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 January 31 - Annual Meeting and

Election directly following service.

February 6 – Game Day beginning at 12 p.m.

February 17 – Ash Wednesday service, details announced shortly.

March 20 - Women’s Guild Cake Sale from 12 p.m. until sold out.

April 2010 – Trip to the Culinary Institute, details to be announced shortly.

June 2010 – Winery trip, details to be announced shortly.

How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! (Psalm 84).

—Kevin Wallace

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church

Mosholu Community Center offers free services for in and out of school youth This winter, the Education Counseling Center of the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center at 3512 Dekalb Avenue and Gun Hill Road, is a beehive of activities for both in school and out of school youth ages 13 to 24 years and most services are free of charge.

The Family Choice Program helps

7th and 8th graders and their families deal with the high school application process, learn about all the new themebased high schools, and receive a special directory.

The College Bound Programs offer individual, professional college counseling, SAT preparation classes, college

trips, and computer database of colleges, help with applications and financial aid forms, parent meetings and much more.

The New Option Program for Out of School Youth serves those ages 16 to 24 with GED test preparation classes, vocational training, paid part-time

internships, job placement, and professional counseling and support.

The Young Fathers Support Program offers job placement, GED test preparation classes and counseling.

For complete information and to set up an interview and appointment, call (718) 652-0282.

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • Most insurance plans accepted

• Most GHI plans accepted • Health Plus accepted • Affinity accepted • H.I.P. Montefiore accepted Dr. Lewis Wolstein

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 29 years!

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

“Se Habla Español” Hours:

Call:

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Building 8 • Ground Floor Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475

Monday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Bartow

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

Tuesday, January 12

Monday, January 11

Alert & Alive 10:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes Bingo

10:00 in Rm. 49

Date:

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Mon., Jan. 11

9:30 - 1 in Rm. 7

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise

10:00 in Rm. 31

Kosher

Dreiser

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

Current Events

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 7

Bingo

Tai Chi

Alert & Alive

10:00 in Rm. 31

11:00 in Rm. 45

10:30 Rm. 7

Dominoes

Bingo

10:30 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Tues., Jan. 12 Wed., Jan. 13

Apple juice, Spanish omelet, steak fries, mixed vegs Orange-pineapple juice, stir fried beef, rice, broccoli florets BBQ chicken, red bliss potato, Italian blend

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Non-Kosher Cheeseburger, cole slaw, sweet potato fries Turkey legs, egg noodles, sliced eggplant

Beef stew, white rice, Spanish beans, tossed salad w/dressing

Wheat bread, diced pears Rye bread, Fruit cocktail Whole wheat bread, fresh tangerines

Pineapple juice, Thurs., Baked Tilapia, baked breaded fish, linguine, potato, broccoli Jan. 14 oriental blend

Fri., Jan. 15

Orange juice, turkey burger, mashed potatoes, chopped spinach

Chicken drumsticks, peas, glazed carrots

Rye bread, bananas Bun, peaches

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Schedule subject to change without notice. We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bingo

Dominoes

10:00 in Rm. 31

Wednesday, January 13

10:00 in Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise Spelling Bee

10-11, Rm. 31 (on vacation)

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

10:00 in Rm. 49

Garden Club

Spanish Practice Class

10:30-11:30 in Rm. 7

11-12, Rm. 31

Word Games

10:30 in Computer Lab

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 14

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

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

“Movie Madness” 9:30 in Rm. 31

Crochet & Knitting

Friday, January 15

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Art, 10:00 in Rm. 45

9:00 in Rm. 2 (Temporarily)

Spelling Bee

Bingo, 1:00 in Rm. 49

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

11:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 7

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

WEEKLY TRIPS

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

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

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

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

$5 $10 $3 $10

To register for trips and classes, please call

(718) 320-2066

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

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

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

January Events/Trips

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.

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.

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 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.

Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk, Veterans press “1”

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATION Coalition of Affordable Housing, Mon., 1/11; 7:00 p.m.; Bartow Room 28 “DeFoe Townhouse Association Wed., 1/13; 7:3p.m.; Dreiser Room 1

HOBBIES African-American Association “Belly Dancing” Mon., 1/11; 7:00 p.m.; “Yoga/Pilates Classes” Tues., 1/12 & 1/14; 6:00 p.m.; all classes being held in Dreiser Room 2

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 1/13; 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Room 9

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Sun., 1/17; 9:00 a.m. (Bartow Room 31), Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 1/17; 9:00 a.m. (Einstein Rm. 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 1/12; 5:00 p.m. (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 1/14; 5:30 p.m. & Sun., 1/17; 8:00 a.m.

(Dreiser Room 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 1/17; 10:00 a.m. (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 1/17; 10:00 a.m. (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 1/14; 6:00 p.m. (Dreiser Room 9)

SENIORS Seniors Nutrition Program: Mon., - Thurs., 1/11 - 1/14; 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 tables and chairs in a standard set-up.

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 1/12; 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!

YuGiOh!, Card Games & Uno • Friday, February 5 • 3 p.m. Please bring your own YuGiOh! cards. Ages 12 - 18. Come to one or all classes.

Teen Book Group — Friday, January 22, February 19 • 3:00 p.m.

Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives!

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) NEW HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-8; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-8 & Friday & Saturday, 10-5 Libros En Español (Books in Spanish) Horario de la biblioteca: Lunes 10-8, Martes 10-8, Miércoles 10-8, Jueves 10-8, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

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Einstein Cancer Fund

Reminder: Tuesday, January 12thShowboat Casino. 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 date of trip. Due date will be April 1st.

Your deposit will hold your reservation.

Everyone is most certainly welcome.

Please call Mildred at 718-3200288, Loretta 718-671-2959 or Lydia 718-671-3005 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.

We will be returning to the Showboat Casino on Tuesday, February 12th. Cost per person is $27 with a slot cash bonus of $30. Please call the above phone numbers for reservations.

Our prayers of healing and good health is wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

AARP Chapter #4997

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REMINDER: The first meeting of the New Year is scheduled for MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 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 hear how you can make senior voices heard – by our Senators, Congress and other legislative bodies affecting your future.

Heartfelt Condolence to Eleanor Minor on the loss of her mother and to Gloria Almond on the loss of her sister.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator - 718 671-5493.

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; one-hour $1 drinks; beer/soda on the table; all-day boutique shopping; music and dancing and deluxe motor coach transportation — $80/person — ALL PAYMENTS DUE AT JANUARY 11th 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 w/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 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 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, members were mailed menus.

FLEA MARKET: We sell jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered

books 50¢ 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 in Dreiser Community Center, 2nd floor, Room 13.

Dues for the year 2010 is now due.

Either bring your check into the office or mail to: Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

If you are interested in joining our organization, come into the office and fill out a membership application. Dues is $12 for the year 2010. For further information, call our office at 718-320-2069.

—Arlene Rodriquez

Wednesday, January 13, Bingo game in Room 38. Admission $2 for members only. Time: 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

Monday, January 18, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Day. All centers will be closed.

Tuesday, January 26, Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price is $27.

Rebate is $30 slot card. Please bring picture I.D. card with you. Pick-up time, 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Please try to be on time.

OUR TRIPS FOR 2010: Starting April 8, Thursday, going to LA NEVES, N.J. Show, CLASSIC OLDIES HIP HOP ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK. Price is $60, which includes luncheon, show, transportation. Pick-up time 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

June 9, Wednesday, Going to ROYAL

MANOR, N.J. VIVA LAS VEGAS. One of their terrific shows. Price $60 includes luncheon, show transportation. Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Thursday, July 15, going to our favorite place, THE BRAUHAUS, IN POMONA, N.Y. Price $56 and it includes 3 meals, Continental breakfast, lunch, and sit down dinner. You can choose chicken or roast beef. If you want FISH, IT WOULD COST YOU $2 more. Many games to play, swimming, music, dancing and a large Bingo. Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. When making reservation, give a deposit and you can pay the rest in installments. See Ann or Mary for more information, call 718-379-9613, Monday Thursday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or come to our office in Room 39 at Einstein Center.

HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL. —Mary PIlla

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue There is the story of a minister who was annoyed at an old gentleman in the front row who always fell asleep as soon as the sermon began. So, one day after services, he asked the boy who accompanied the sleeper who the man was.

“Grandpa,” was the reply.

“Well,” said the clergyman, “if you keep him awake during the sermon, I’ll give you a dime each week.” The boy agreed, and for the next two weeks, the old gentleman listened attentively to the sermon. The third week, however, the man fell asleep.

The clergyman sent for the boy and said, “I am very angry with you. Didn’t I promise you a dime a week to keep him awake?”

“Yes,” replied the boy, “but grandpa now gives me a quarter not to disturb him.”

We must not fall asleep in the midst of life, but remain awake to all the possibilities of living. We must allow ourselves to be disturbed by the injustices and the inequities of life. We must not be indifferent to excitement and the thrill of all existence. Let us remain awake to the potentialities of the process of life.

Co-op City Jewish Community Council

The Co-op City Jewish Community Council wishes to inform everyone who has applied in the past for the NYS School Tax Credit (NYC-210) and/or the Real Property Tax Credit (IT-214) that the state will NO LONGER mail these forms directly to you. However, we have them

available in our office and will assist those eligible in completing them. If you have questions, please contact our office at 718320-1234 or come to Room 18, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

—Lynn Levine

Early bird discount for day camps at Mosholu Community Center

The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is offering an Early Bird Day Camp Discount for families registering their children for the center’s popular Country Day Camp which serves boys and girls entering Kindergarten through 6th grade, Camp Sunshine and Elan for children and teens with special needs and Teen Trailways Day Camp for children entering 7th to 10th grade.

The center’s Country Day Camp includes daily bus pick up and return all over the Bronx, Riverdale, Co-op City, the Central Avenue and Bronx River Road area of Yonkers, and the former Rose Y and Pennington School in Mount Vernon, and takes them to the center’s 125 acre camp grounds in Pearl River, NY in Rockland County, a 35 minute ride.

The 125 acre site includes 3 giant swimming pools, sports fields, boating lake, duck pond, streams, wooded camp site for each group, farm, petting zoo, hiking trail, miniature golf, tennis courts, challenge course, beach volleyball court, theatre and stage area, and much more.

Older campers, 3rd and 4th grade (Young

Blazers), and 5th and 6th graders (Blazers and Trail Blazers), go on out-of-camp trips 2 or 3 times a week to fun and interesting places, a three day away trip to a sleep away camp.

There are also special late nights planned. The Trail Blazers unit, which enjoys all the same trips as the other units, also enjoys a special four day trip to Washington, D.C. in August.

Camp Sunshine for special needs children ages 5 to 12 who are developmentally disabled; have Down Syndrome, ADD, or other emotional issues are mainstreamed into regular groups with additional support staff. An interview is required for acceptance and placement.

Teen Trailways is a camp on wheels for teens entering 7th to 10th grades. The teens go on exciting trips to lakes, beaches, state parks, amusement parks, deep sea fishing, discos, Broadway shows, 3 day and 5 or 6 day site-seeing trips.

The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center has been offering quality day camps for over 50 years. Call today for a free camp brochure (718) 882-4000, Ext. 0 or log on at www.mmcc.org.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920.

Note: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, January 15, is before 4:34 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, January 9 at 5:31 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, Jan. 9 are at 12:15 p.m.

Note: Mincha Services - During the Winter months, we will pray Mincha early, at 12 p.m. and the Kiddush will follow.

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 4:20 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, January 9 at 9:00 a.m. Morning Services. The Parsha for this day is Shemot.

On Saturday, January 9, following services,

Mimi & Jerry Berlofsky cordially invite you to partake in the Kiddush which they are serving, in honor of their 50 Wedding Anniversary.

Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16 – This is Rosh Chodesh for the month of Shevat.

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.

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 who are celebrating during the month of January.

Although it was a bitter cold day on Sunday, January 3 we were able to gather to celebrate at the End of Year Party. You can’t imagine the festive mood we were all in as we danced to the music of Harlan James and the lovely voice of Nancy Rich. The food, as always, was delicious and was catered by Woodbury caterers. Let us hope that we can do it again next year.

Please! Support the Synagogue. Thank you.

Shalom!

—Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Please remember 2010 Mah Jong cards must be ordered by the end of January.

The cost is the same as last year, $7 for the standard print and $8 for the large print. To order your card, please call Dotty at 718-671-3535.

Also remember that services are held in Young Israel every Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. and are conducted by Rabbi Berl.

Shalom.

—Trudy Kaufman

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.

With deep sadness, we report the death of our friend and congregant, Julia Greenberg.

Condolences to her family and friends.

For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc.

For a $3 donation, you can enjoy com-

pany and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members.

You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

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Church of the Savior

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

We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family wishes our brothers and sisters a very Merry Christmas; where Jesus is the reason for your celebration and a prosperous New

Year! A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Thought to warm the Heart – “At a

deeper level, Jesus himself is the sign of salvation, because in this baby laid in a manger, God binds God’s self to us with infinite commitment.”

Sunday Morning Schedule – Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Upcoming Events Jan. 23 – Winter Blood Drive from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, 177 Dreiser Loop. Come and give the gift of life; your donation will save 3 lives. You can make a difference.

Weekly Activities – Good News! The second Tuesday of

each month at 7:00 a.m., tune into a “Word” from Church of the Savior on BronxNet Channel 70. Tune in and be blessed!

Please note: Wednesday Bible Study has been canceled indefinitely.

Bereavement Support Groups Monday - 7:00 p.m. & Thursday –at 1:00 p.m. Have you lost a spouse, significant other, child, friend, brother or sister? Are you hurting, feel no one understands your pain? Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. All sessions are confidential.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Praise the Lord, everyone! It’s out with the old, and in with the new. We’ve reached the point of no return as far as 2009 is concerned. I plan to build on what I’ve accomplished, and learn from the mistakes I’ve made while not repeating them. Most importantly, I’m going to get deeper in God’s Word, and obey more of His commandments.

Let’s go into the Bible. Proverbs 2:19 says: 1 My son, if you receive my words,

and treasure my commands within you, 2 so that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek her as silver, and search for her as hidden treasures; 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from

His mouth come knowledge and understanding; 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield for those who walk uprightly; 8 He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.

9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.

Invitations: There will be a Sweet Hour of Prayer

at 3 p.m. 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

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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

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 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. Attach sheet if needed. Use Pen or Typewriter.

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

Tel. (718) 822-5411

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

718.671.3050.

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HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

To report a crime or emergency, call 9-1-1 or Co-op City Department of Public Safety at

718.320.5270

Licensed and Bonded

20% Off Any Lock Job! Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

Parents of children ages 5 to 13 years of age are offered a wide variety of affordable classes for children and youth at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center.

Classes will start Saturday, January 16th and include Beginner Ballet, Jazz/Hip-hop Dance, Latin Dance, Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Baseball Instruction, Weight Lifting, Puppetry, Drama, Ceramics and Pottery, Gymnastics, Reading and Math Instruction, Computer Skills, Karate and Self Defense Classes, and Beginner Boxing Instruction Classes to name a few. Our fees are all affordable and under $100. Classes are taught by professional and skilled teachers.

To register, come into the center any time from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is located at 3450 Dekalb Avenue and Gun Hill Road, just east of Jerome Avenue. The entire winter schedule is available on the web at www.mmcc.org, or by calling (718) 882-4000, Ext. 0 weekdays and Saturdays. Registration can also be done on the phone with a credit card.

914.423.1773

1-800-479-2667

Locksmith

Saturday children’s classes registering at Mosholu Community Center

3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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718.881.7691 Window Cleaning

NAME _________________________________________________________

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE Cell:

PHONE __________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________________________ CITY ________________________STATE________ ZIP __________________

1-203-482-6337

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NYS INSPECTION STATION

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX NO 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.) EXPIRATION ON SALE PRICES!

NYS INSPECTION STATION

(718) 365-5300 HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY 8 AM - 3 PM

TOWING AVAILABLE! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY CAR CARE PACKAGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

12

$

95

*Tune Up *PCV Valve *Cooling System *Antifreeze & Service *Tire Rotation *Clean & Adjust Brakes

UP to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil •

Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication •

159

$

FREE

Front End & Brake Checks • FREE Tire Rotation

MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD

29

$

Replace pads and/or shoes (semimetallic pads extra). Cut drums or rotors. Repack wheel bearings, inspect hydraulic system. Add fluid if necessary, road test.

95

Most Cars

59

$

95

Front or Rear Brakes Most Cars

State of The Art Hi-Speed Wheel-Balance

24

$

Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. ADD $10 • 8 CYL. ADD $20

99

$

*Parts Included

AXLE

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

SPECIAL

95

Most Cars

Custom and oversize wheels slightly higher

RADIATOR $ 95 29 FLUSH Replace with up to 1 gal.

Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL • PHH • ARI DEALERS.

Includes: Wheel Alignment Balance Tires

FREE 21 point

vehicle inspection

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59 95 95

Most Cars

9995 COMPUTERIZED

$

WINTER SPECIAL BRAKE SPECIAL TIRE SAVER PACKAGE DISC or DRUM

• • • • •

Most American cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. slightly higher)

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

*New Spark Plugs *Air Filter *Adjust Idle & Timing *Oil Change & Filter *Transmission Service *Repack Wheel Bearing

39

$

99

Most U.S. Cars. Alloy & oversized wheels additional. Up to 24” wheels.

ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC

“Check Engine Lights”

$

29

95

Most U.S. Cars

TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP Includes: Changing Fluid, New Pan Gasket, Clean Screen, Adjust Band if Necessary

$

3495

ELECTRONIC IGNITION TUNE-UP FUEL INJECTION $ 95

29 $ 3499 $ 99 39

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

• New Spark Plugs • Adjust Timing & Carb when needed • Inspect Emission Control • Inspect Cables & Hoses • Most American Cars • Foreign Plugs Extra

WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

Most Cars

CLEANING

DON’T DAMAGE YOUR SENSITIVE INJECTORS, PROTECT THEM FOR:

3995

$

Most Cars

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS. WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS, SPOILERS, FOG LIGHTS, CUSTOM ACCESSORIES, XENON HEADLIGHTS, NEON LIGHTING and CLEAR TAIL LIGHTS.