Co-op City Times 01/18/14 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 49 No. 3

Enhanced site-wide lighting to be installed throughout Co-op City by summer We are in the middle of winter now, but in a few short months, the warmer weather will begin returning and while that brings many positive changes to our lives, there are also some negative aspects – specifically, loitering in public spaces by large groups and the quality of life problems it creates. To help combat this perennial problem, which has been brought up by shareholders at several public meetings over the past several years, Co-op City has recently purchased and ordered new brighter and more energy efficient LED light bulbs which will replace all the existing sodium bulbs on more than 1000 light poles situated on the public grounds throughout the community and at more than 1600 exterior light sockets BY BILL STUTTIG

Finances continue to improve one year after HUD loan

Saturday, January 18, 2014

situations at building porticos throughout the community. According to a report of the project filed recently by the Riverbay Director of Maintenance, Michael Sanders, the new lights will not only provide more consistent and brighter illumination at night in public areas throughout Co-op City, it will do so in a much more efficient, cost effective manner. The new LED bulbs will have a life span more than 2.5 times that of the currently-inuse sodium bulbs, and use far less energy than the existing bulbs now in use. According to calculations done through the Green Lighting website, which calculate the savings in LED lighting over standard sodium bulbs,

Open Letter to shareholders on bulk sale of Cablevision (Continued on page 2)

At their January 15, 2014 meeting, the Board of Directors decided to do nothing about a Cablevision bulk sale agreement for 6 months. After that time, the Board will consider its alternatives – either do nothing, or have a new, proper vote. We have been advised that there was a lack of clear understanding about fees as presented to the community. Below is a portion of a December 11, 2013 memo that was sent to the Riverbay Board and the State of New York which we hope will clarify the economics of the original proposal: Caveats: The way the program is presently calculated and discussed, but not yet codified into an agreement, it is not a flat $24 per residential unit charge. The number of subscribers changes daily so the numbers herein will vary. A. Cablevision subscribers on a date certain will be billed to the Riverbay Corporation, approximately 13,000 at $20 each - $260,000 B. Riverbay will pay $5 each for every non-subscriber Approximately 2,372 11,860 Total billed $271,860 Sales tax @ 8¼ $ 22,428 Monthly $294,288 The 13,000 subscribers will be billed $24 (minus total Cablevision monthly bill) Available to cover non-subscribers, vacancies and non-payments -

Just a little more than one year after Co-op City completed a low-interest mortgage refinancing with Wells Fargo bank, Riverbay C o r p o r a t i o n ’s financial picture continues on a positive trend upward. According to a letter from Finance Director Peter Merola to Wells Fargo dated Jan. 15, Riverbay’s cash position has continued to improve every month since last November. In addition, Riverbay has been able to fund $14.5 million of improvements in Co-op City from reserve funds and all bills have been paid on time. In his update sent to Alan Weiner,

BY JIM ROBERTS

25¢

Managing Director of Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Merola highlights several important financial achievements that are solidifying Riverbay’s finances in addition to the millions of dollars being saved through reduced interest costs realized through the low interest mortgage with Wells Fargo. Total revenue for Riverbay is now projected to rise by $1.4 million year-over-year ending in the first quarter of 2014. Approximately $1 million of that increase will come from the 1% carrying charge increase and another $350,000 is projected because vacancy (Continued on page 2)

Proposed law could punish Co-op City for recycling

Co-op City shareholders once again did more than their fair share in 2013 to help New York City recycle and cut down on the waste stream into the trash disposal system. But legislation before the New York City Council, if passed, could actually punish Co-op City residents for their efforts to improve

BY JIM ROBERTS

the environment. The overall numbers are staggering. In 2013, Co-op City collected and recycled 1,060 tons of paper, 678 tons of co-mingled bottles and cans, and 148 tons of metal. The totals increased over the previous year by 66 tons of paper, 50 tons of (Continued on page 4)

$312,000 $ 294,288

$17,712 —Riverbay Management

Riverbay Holiday closings

Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Shareholders who have maintenance emergencies may contact their local Maintenance office and follow the prompts for service, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for all other emergencies. Because of the holiday shortened work week, the deadline for submission of all community club articles and Directors’ viewpoints will be by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, January 25th issue of the Co-op City Times. Articles may be submitted by fax to (718) 320-2595; emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com, or slipped under the door of Room 21 in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. We wish our readers an enjoyable holiday weekend.

History Comes to Life … Members of the JASA Drama Bunch of the Dreiser Senior Center honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by presenting the portraits of great African-American leaders through history coming to life in a museum to tell their story to children who sneak into the exhibit one night. The imaginative skit featured the stories of great Black leaders from the pre-Civil War slavery days through the civil rights movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s, including Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Justice Thurgood Marshall. Following the presentation of the skit, Journey Teller BiBi Elizabeth Kent portrayed Dr. King’s mother, Alberta Williams King, in telling the story of the life of great civil rights leader from childhood. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Finance improvement

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014 (Continued from page 1)

loss is dropping as the turnaround time for new apartment sales is being shortened. Real estate taxes paid to New York City through the shelter rent program are projected to drop by roughly $2 million per year due to J-51 tax credits that Wells Fargo helped Riverbay to obtain, Merola wrote. Energy costs are projected to drop by nearly $2 million because of increasing efficiency at the Riverbay Co-generation Plant and because natural gas prices in general have declined and Riverbay Management’s strategy of buying some natural gas through hedging has lowered costs as well. The $14.5 million used to fund projects includes work on a basketball court and handball court in Section 5, roofs, balcony and façade work, lobby entrances, mold remediation in building basements (treat mold and encapsulating pipes), pump replacements in basements, shopping center improvements and new windows in shopping centers. Other projects include water treatment facility in the Power Plant, new high pressure boiler and rehab of existing low pressure boiler, building control system, building high voltage

replacement, smoke detectors and GFIs in every apartment, resealing garage decks with coating and transformers in buildings. Some of those projects are now completed and others are ongoing, Merola wrote. The biggest factor in improving Riverbay’s financial outlook comes from the $621.5 million mortgage refinancing loan underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank and guaranteed by the federal Housing and Urban Development agency, (HUD), which paid off the community’s existing $558 million mortgage debt with New York Community Bank and is providing $25 million for continuing capital projects work and adds $40 million to Riverbay reserve funds, as well as paid for bank fees and expenses. The previous NYCB mortgage rate was set to increase to 5.75% in October 2012, go to 6% in 2014, increase again to 6.25% in 2016 and top out at 6.5% in 2021 before requiring refinancing in 2026. The HUD-guaranteed Wells Fargo mortgage at a projected 3% interest rate is saving shareholders approximately more than $15 million over the first 20 months and then between

the savings realized over the lifetime use of the first shipment of the new LED bulbs to be used in the pole light bulb replacement will total approximately $288,600. The savings realized with the first shipment of the 800 new bulbs to be used in replacing the portico lighting comes to $275, 040. The first half of the shipment of the new LED bulb — 500 for the porticos and 800 for the pole lamps – is due to arrive in the community in the next few weeks and installation of the new brighter, more energy efficient bulbs will begin shortly thereafter and should be completed by late spring. As the bulb replacement project progresses into the spring, the second half of the bulb shipment will be ordered and installed thereafter. In a memorandum to the Riverbay Board of Directors about the new improved outdoor lighting, Herb Freedman of Co-op City’s managing company, said: “Pay back in energy savings is approximately 22 months. Installation is straight forward and will be done using in-house staff.” Freedman added, “We will let Public Safety identify the order of installation keyed to problem areas requiring additional lighting.” Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of the Public Safety Department, said this week: “We actually could not be more thrilled with this additional improved lighting. We know very well the areas we need to target first and we will be preparing a list of which areas will be prioritized when installation begins later this winter.

(Continued from page 1)

New lighting

Apollo added: “Good lighting, especially in areas where people are known to congregate, in many cases illegally, is perhaps one of the most effective crime deterrents there is. In most cases where we have problem areas, especially in the back of buildings, where large groups tend to loiter, the problems tend to be quality of life related having to do with concerns such as excessive noise late at night, and/or public use of alcoholic beverages. But in many or most of these cases, situations have been known to escalate very easily and quickly, and if allowed to fester, could result in drug use and sales and/or violence associated with these types of illegal activities. This is a problem that shareholders have constantly brought to over attention over the years as I attend building meetings and other community meetings, Management Forums and committee meetings. Our officers and commanders have worked hard over the years and together with 45th Precinct units, we have worked to break-up these situations before major problems arise and for the most part we have been successful at this. Adding new and additional lighting to these areas will help us immensely in this continuing and important effort to help keep Coop City’s crime rate low.” The new LED bulbs are being purchased from the Jayso Electronic Corporation who submitted the lowest bid per bulb – approximately $35 less per bulb for the portico lights and more than $30 less per bulb for the pole lights.

$11 million to $13 million per year through 2026, for a total savings of more than $160 million between now and 2026. In additional positive news for the community this week, reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pledged to find a way to pay for a long delayed rail station from Co-op City to Penn Station stirred up lots of media attention, including a story in the New York Times that is also telling the world what a great place Co-op City is to live. The Times story includes several Co-op City residents who, when asked their thoughts about bringing train service here, explained what they like about the community. Here are two of the shareholders’ comments, quoted in the New York Times article, which ran on Jan. 13. Tatyana Markaryan, for example, has lived since 1993 in a 21st-floor two-bedroom apartment with a balcony. She and her family have elected to stay even as many of her fellow Russian immigrants have prospered and bought houses in Westchester County. Her younger daughter attends public school in Co-op City, and her older daughter now goes to

Lawrenceville, the selective New Jersey boarding school. “I really find it to be a great deal for the price compared to other places, and I really don’t know why other people think poorly of this part of the Bronx,” Ms. Markaryan said. From her balcony, she can see the Empire State Building on one side and the bay on the other. “The view is magnificent,” she said. “The addition of the Metro-North would be another plus.” And also: Because units can come with parking spots, Co-op City also has a car culture more suburban than urban. Sheldon Daniels, 43, for example, drives every evening to his FedEx job on Leroy Street in Lower Manhattan. He may use the new train, he said, but then again, he may not. Mr. Daniels and his family pay $1,500 a month for maintenance, electricity, gas and parking for their three-bedroom duplex townhouse, which his family inherited. It is a great deal, he said. “I love it. I love Co-op,” he said, expressing an enthusiasm seldom heard in New York real estate circles as he walked with his 2year-old daughter to make the monthly payment.

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

accept most health insurance plans

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

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

2nd Combing y op Citnext Co-Drive Blood

FRONT PA G E

Perfect Attendance for 2013

Open Mic, Feb. 7

The next Riverbay Fund’s Open Mic will be held on Friday, February 7, 7-9 p.m., in the Dreiser Auditorium B. Everyone who signs up will get 5 minutes to perform. ANYTHING is welcome, except for heckling and profanity. You can sign up by calling 718320-3300, Ext. 3532 or by showing up ½ hour before the program starts (6:30 p.m.). Come on out and perform or just watch the show!

Bereavement Support Group in session

Church of the Savior’s Bereavement Support Group has resumed meetings. The weekly support group is for Co-op City residents coping with the loss of a loved one or close friend. Residents who believe they can use the support of others during their difficult period of mourning are asked to call Rev. Dr. Robert Smith at 1-917-504-4058.

Next CB#10 Meeting

On Thursday, February 20, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at Greek Church, 3573 Bruckner Blvd., South, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

JASA offers free SNAP application help

JASA’s Co-op City Senior Services is sponsoring free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance by the Council of Senior Centers and Services (CSCS) on Friday, January 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. CSCS’s highly trained SNAP Outreach Specialists will help you with your SNAP applications. Additional dates are: Fri., Feb. 14 & Feb. 28, and Fri., Mar. 14 & Mar. 28. For further information, and to find out what documents you will need to bring, please contact JASA at (718) 320-2066.

Co-op City’s Maintenance, Janitorial, and Grounds workers who worked throughout the entire year 2013 were honored for their dedication to the job and the community at a luncheon held Thursday in the Dreiser auditorium. Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon, General Manager Vernon Cooper and Human Resources Director Ron Caesar each personally thanked the workers for their relentless effort. Caesar made note of the mind set among the workers which makes service to the shareholders the number one priority of the job. During the ceremonies, a letter was read to the workers from a Building 9 resident commending their building’s maintenance worker, Anthony Vicente, for consistently going beyond his job description in providing exemplary service to the building’s residents over the years. The 99 workers honored for perfect attendance and dedication to the job in 2013 were: Jose Manuel Alvarez; Natividad B. Melendez Arriola; Anton Barlovich; Angel G. Bravo; David Brown; Stephen Brugman; Jeffrey J. Camacho; Placido Saez Camacho; Bovell G. Campbell; Jerome Dexter Christopher; Michael St. Anthony Cowans; Dzevat Dervisevic; Luis A. Duquela; Anton Dusaj; Sintu Edu Baffoe; Ramon D. Escano Rojas; Pedro Medina Fernandez; Ryan Francis; Njac Gjoni; Maximo Gomez; Orlando L. Gonzalez; Santo Gonzalez; Shaun Gopaul; Paul S. Grant; Joseph Grant; Erosmos Guerrero; Angel Harry; Wilson Hatfield; Albert Haxhari; Reshat Haxhiu; Elroy Claude Henry; Jose Hernandez; Franc Hota; Paul Augustas Hunter; Fabian Jakaj; Calbert James; Nelson Rafael Jorge Callado; Cordice Elias Joseph; Sina Kim; Lush Kocaj; Koija Kocovic; Filip Kocovic; Naim Kurtovic; Genaro Lambert; Dede Lasku; Ancell E. Leslie; Djordje Ljutovic; Edwin Lugo; Jorge Madera; Tameshwarnauth Mangroo; Petar Markolovic; Nikoll Marku; Hector Manuel Martinez; Hector O. Melendez; Benjamin Mercado; Francisco Mesa; Tomor Mrizaj; Vin Mullings; Nike Ndoci; Modesto Rafael Ortega; Steven Pachlin; Pablo Palacios; Toma Paljevic; Allan Fitzgerald Parchment; Leonardo Pena; Deivi Perez; Benjamin J. Pinckney; Pashko Pllumaj; Rrok Pllumbaj; Abel Poll; Peter Popovic; Louis E. Prato; Viktor Prelaj; Bautista Quinones; Eduardo Ramirez; Romulo Ovado Ramirez; Jose R. Reyes Matos; Juan Ramon Francisco Reynoso; Ricardo Ransford Riley; Otoniel Roman Rios; Alvin L. Rivera; Franklyn Roosvelt Robinson; Juan Rodriguez; Jason Rodriguez; Mark Shapiro; Josip Stepancic; Gani Stojku; Antonio Suazo; Belarmino Tavarez; Antonio V. Tirado; Ricardo Torres Colon; Wing Kwong Tse; Justo J. Valdes; Ruben Vargas; Marcelino A. Vargas; Carlos M. Ventura; Andrew L. Vest; Gene Wooden and Trevor Adolphus Worghs. Photos by Bill Stuttig

Special recognition… Employee Services Manager Rosalind Pierce (C) and Human Resources Director Ron Caesar (R) present special recognition to Building 9’s maintenance worker Anthony Vicente (L) for years of dedicated service to the building, which, according to building residents, regularly goes way beyond his primary assigned duties. A letter about Mr. Vicente, from a Building 9 leader, stated: “He is always full of ideas and suggestions to our various committee workers and offering maintenance tips during his apartment visits. It’s apparent that Anthony Vicente is well liked and highly regarded in Building 9. He indeed makes a difference in the quality of life of those in Building 9 and reflects what’s good in Co-op City.”

New recycling laws

commingles and 48 tons of scrap metal. More than 40 tons of household waste is handled every day in Co-op City. Instead of going into a landfill, the recycled products that are removed from the general waste disposal will be used over and over again. According to the American Forest and Paper Association, every ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees, 6,953 gallons of water, 463 gallons of oil, 587 pounds of air pollution, 3.06 cubic yards of landfill space and 4,077 kilowatt hours of electricity. Riverbay workers collect Co-op City’s own garbage and also recycla-

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014 ble materials from 35 high rise buildings and seven clusters of townhouses and bring it to the central dump at Peartree where they compact the raw garbage. From there, the New York City Sanitation Department collects all the sorted recyclables from one location, saving the City of New York millions of dollars in costs of labor and equipment at the expense of Riverbay residents. In 2012, Riverbay sold the recycled goods to a private company and received nearly $70,000 to help offset some of the costs of collecting and

(Continued from page 1)

sorting the material, work that New York City would otherwise have to do if Riverbay didn’t. However, a bill before the City Council would require that recycle materials be given to the City of New York. Riverbay Management is making the case that it should be exempt from this requirement given the cost the housing company bears to run its own garbage collection facility. Riverbay is required to follow NYC Local Law 50 that requires it to track all of its recycling collections, according to Kevin Keenan, Riverbay Director of Operations. Keenan has to

file reports with the New York City Sanitation Department showing how much material is recycled, broken down by category. Keenan said: “The New Your City Council is looking to amend the law to restrict us from selling our recyclables. We would still have to recycle paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass and plastic and give all of our recycling to NYC Sanitation who would then sell it and keep the money.” Currently, private businesses and housing complexes are allowed to sort and sell their recyclables.

Deferred payment plan available to incoming shareholders

On April 13, 2011, the Riverbay Board of Directors approved a resolution offering a deferred payment option to new shareholders purchasing apartments in Co-op City provided they put down 25% of the cost of their new apartment was approved by the Board. Pointing out that CitiMortgage, a member of Citigroup, was the only lender providing loans to incoming shareholders, and the fact that CitiMortgage had increased their

scrutiny of loan applicants which resulted in a more lengthy approval process, as well as fewer loans being issued, the resolution states that Riverbay attempted to locate other lenders, but were unsuccessful. The resolution further states: “Whereas, Riverbay must continue to sell the appropriate level of apartments every month in order to achieve its financial plan, now, therefore, let it be resolved that the Board of Directors authorizes that Riverbay Corporation

will begin to offer a deferred payment option for new apartment sales.” In approving the resolution, which was submitted by then-First Vice President Rev. Calvin E. Owens and seconded by then-Riverbay’s Assistant Secretary Francine Jones, the Board directed Management to “put together and implement a plan whose terms will mimic Citimortgage’s,” however, Riverbay Corporation will also require the new shareholders put down a 25% down payment of the cost of purchas-

ing the new apartment. “Appropriate criteria will be established to qualify for the Riverbay deferral option,” the resolution goes on. “Management will obtain the necessary approvals of any city, state and/or federal agencies that may be required.” In October of last year, the Board modified the 2011 resolution giving Riverbay Coporation flexibility to adjust the down payment from time to time within a range from 25% to 50% based on the demand for apartments.

Defensive driving course sponsored by Riverbay available online and open to general public

The defensive driving course offered by Riverbay Corporation to its employees to enhance their driving skills and lower points on their licenses is also available online and open to the general public at a reduced cost. The 6-hour course, which is offered through the National Safety Council of which Riverbay is a member, previously had been open only to Riverbay’s employees, their family members and friends, and were generally held once every three months over two evenings during the week or on weekends. Now, the program is offered online at a cost of $44.96, and anyone in the general population can enjoy the reduced price by entering Riverbay’s referral code. During the registration process, applicants who use referral code #664 will receive a $5 discount which brings the cost down to $39.95. For participating in the program, Riverbay Corporation, in turn, will receive a rebate of $11.39 per participant which goes back into the corporation’s general fund to help offset the expenses of the corporation. “It is important to point out that any-

one interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact their respective insurance company first to ensure that they will be eligible to receive credit for taking the defensive driving course online, which in most cases, will result in a reduction of their insurance premiums,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “It is also a plus that the housing company can receive credits for those taking the course when they use our referral code to register and I invite everyone in the development to let their family members, friends and co-workers know about this program. I also thank them because having more conscientious drivers on our roadways benefits everyone.” Cooper noted that Riverbay has been providing defensive driving courses to its employees for the past decade precisely because the corporation recognizes the importance of safety, especially among those staff members who operate vehicles. “We realize how vital it is that the people who drive vehicles for the corporation are in fact operating them safely

A Message from the C.S.O. Dept:

Hammering after 6 p.m., vaccuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hours, doors slamming constantly at all hours....these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

and are fully aware of the State’s traffic laws particularly as they relate to the work that they do, and this includes the individuals who drive our trucks, vans, construction equipment and passenger vehicles,” Cooper said. “Therefore, I am all for any policy that promotes defensive driving courses and anything that can be done to encourage people to take these courses is beneficial.” Monica Williams, Riverbay’s Loss Prevention Manager in the Risk Management Department, was instrumental in organizing this course offering. “We’ve been a member of NSC for more than a decade and we’ve been providing defensive driving classes to our employees to help enhance their driving skills and reduce points off their licenses, which also reduces their automotive insurance premiums,” said Williams. “Now, we are able, through this program, to offer it throughout the community so we’re inviting everyone to encourage their friends and family members to take advantage of it.” Williams emphasized that registrants for the course must input the referral code #664 or else they will not receive

the discount. To purchase the online version of the NSC’s defensive driving course, log onto its website at www.ddcnsc.org/ny. The program uses Adobe Flash Player to deliver the course and if a student exits the program before completing it, their progress is bookmarked. There is also no limit to the number of times you may log in to complete the course, however you must complete the course within 30 days from the date of purchase or else you have to repurchase it. Applicants must complete a minimum of 320 instructional minutes, answer 25 questions at the end of the course and achieve a score of 75% or better to pass the course. Each applicant is allowed three attempts to pass the course, after which it must be repurchased. After successfully completing the course, the defensive driving certificate is mailed to the applicant. The NSC offers support and service via online email help and a toll-free telephone help desk which is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question. Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept

these calls and investigate, accordingly. If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor. Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well. Thank you very much for your cooperation. —Riverbay Management

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

In compliance with HUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Critical Repairs mandate, the installation of G.F.I. Outlets in all kitchens, bathrooms and on every terrace, along with the installation of smoke detectors in every bedroom; inspections for asbestos and apartment door painting is going very well. In fact, the project has taken place in 28 of the 35 high rise buildings thus far, including all of the townhouse clusters, and at the 28 buildings where this work has so far taken place, the percentage of completion averages out to be 91%. Please see below break down by building:

Management Report

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

Management Corner

Currently, crews of Riverbay workers are in Building 33 and this building is scheduled to be completed by Thursday, January 23rd. At the rate that our men are working, we are on schedule to have all 35 buildings complete by May of this year. One of the aside benefits of this program has been the fact that our

workcrews are reporting other conditions that they see while working in these apartments so that the conditions can be followed up by the respective departments accordingly. In addition, please note that the Restoration Department is installing these items in vacant apartments at the rate of between 40 to 60 per month. Recently, an issue was raised that it is difficult to plug electrical items into the G.F.I. outlets being installed. This may be because the G.F.I. outlets that are being installed are child proof/tamper proof, so as to circumvent children from sticking things into these outlets, such as paper, paper clips, etc. The licensed electrician hired by the housing company to install/supervise this project wanted to ensure that the outlets used were in compliance with the National Electrical Code which basically states that all non locking type 15A and 20A 125Volt receptacles in the counter top space, bathroom area and outdoors, must be tamper resistant. So while you may have a little resistance when using these outlets, please know that it is designed to operate that way because of the safety feature. Site Lighting We are continually looking for initiatives that will help to decrease costs and when the initiative also improves conditions at the same time, it is a major plus. We are in the process of retrofitting/modifying the portico and pole lights with energy efficient brighter LED lights. The

5 pay back in energy savings is approximately 22 months. The installation is relatively easy and will be done by our inhouse staff. This work will commence in February of this year and should be completed by early May. The LED lights will not only use less electricity, they will dramatically increase the amount of lumens cast off by the fixture which will make the areas where they are installed much brighter. Reportedly, the LED fixtures give off better illumination because the fixture has no reflector loss, as is the case with high pressure sodium fixtures. The greater illumination will allow pedestrians to see walkways, structures, people, and other conditions in front of them at night a lot sooner when walking through the complex, particularly at the portico areas, around the perimeter of the buildings, along the greenway, shopping centers and other parts of the complex. We are very excited about the use of these new fixtures and cooperators will notice a dramatic difference immediately after they have been installed. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to wish everyone a happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day which will be celebrated on Monday, January 20. Please remember that the Riverbay offices will be closed, however, you may contact your respective Maintenance office for maintenance emergencies, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050 and 9-1-1 for all other emergencies.

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Thank you, Co-op City, for not voting for the Cablevision deal. From the information being reported now, we were supposed to only pay $20, but Riverbay was charging $24. On top of that, a meeting was conducted with Verizon, with no information on that meeting being given to the residents. I would have loved to attend that meeting, but it seems that the goal is to keep the hold on getting competition here. Haven’t we spoken enough? Not enough votes mean no one was interested in the bulk deal because there was a pro and a con, but nobody was saying what

Time for competition

the con was. Unlike with your phone, gas, car, newspaper, food or anything you buy, you have choice. You have choice on where you can save the most, what you can get out of the item you buy for least or save money, which is our right. If I feel my phone is too expensive, I could change it to a cheaper and better service or choose what gas to put in my car that will save me money. I’d like the same for my cable service. I think if we have competition here, it will create a battle for services and saving, with both companies trying to keep their customers with discount

rates, not in the form of one company, with no choice. I wrote before that I know someone who was able to reduce his bill to the rate of $160 on a gold package with perks. I have the Silver package and pay $199 with far less perks, and less Internet speed. It time to end the “one or none show” here and give us choice. If that is the case, let’s make a monopoly on everything else and see how far that gets us. Was a mere $50.95 really worth it? Not with my TV rebooting from time to time, no Cablevision store here and lousy customer service. —David Sanquiche

Management responds to Director’s viewpoint

Once again last week, Director Johnson has spread misinformation, conjecture and information bordering on lies about Management. There was no secret deal with Cablevision. From day one, the Board of Directors was advised that in order to do any bulk sale agreement, it was essential to cover the cost of free service for the 2,000 or so residents with no cable service at a cost of $5 each. In addition, in order not to have a negative cash flow, provision had to be made to cover the cost of sales tax on the $20 and the $5 charged by Cablevision, plus the cost for vacancies or for those who do not pay and are in litigation. No secret deal, only simple economics. We believe it is irresponsible for Director Johnson to feed the Verizon discussion when he knows and has

been advised that Co-op City will be subject to a huge law suit based upon the marketing agreement with Cablevision. Verizon refused to either indemnify or defend such a threatened lawsuit, so cost and risk was and is entirely on cooperators. It is simply irresponsible to suggest otherwise. Notwithstanding the marketing agreement with Cablevision, and the almost $500,000 a year payment to the housing company which helps to offset cooperators’ carrying charges, Management has repeatedly invited and, in fact, has advised Verizon, that they would be welcomed to wire and service Co-op City. To date, Verizon has not accepted the invitation repeatedly given, and Director Johnson is fully aware of this, yet he omits this fact. In addition, without going into great detail, overtime includes holidays,

vacation coverage, emergencies (snow, leaks, etc.); mandated and required Power Plant 24/7 operation, in addition to other situations that require afterhours coverage. Bidding on contracts is public, advertised in print and on the internet, with public bid openings, hence I fail to understand the implication of “the same contractors keep on winning million dollar bids…” We have said repeatedly, if Director Johnson knows something, he should advise General Counsel, NYS, HCR, the state Inspector General, or HUD Inspector General or any authority. The confounded allegations without substance is simply wrong and yet Director Johnson repeats the same empty rhetoric week after week. —Herbert Freedman

REMINDER to Shareholders

On February 9, 2012, the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments, the Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) directed Riverbay to comply with 9 NYCRR Section 1727-5.2(b) (7) which states outgoing shareholders shall be responsible for carrying charges up to 90 days or until the unit has been sold, whichever occurs first. Prior to that date, February 9, 2012, Riverbay charged outgoing shareholders carrying charges until their lease expired, or the unit was sold, whichever occurred first.

First Readings - Board of Directors Meeting, January 15, 2014

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. (718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Derek Alger

Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. 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 Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered:

#14-01 – Rent Bingo Hall #14-06 – Water Valve Contract Discount (See pages 9 & 13 for resolutions)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 8, Debs Place & Defoe Place Townhouses Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Co-op City Times

Building 8 100 DeKruif Place

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

Debs & Defoe Townhouses

April 30, 2014

April 30, 2017

Call 646.261.1761 or 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Public Safety Report

CCPD offers Fire Safety tips for Co-op City residents

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO There have been many reports of fires in the media over recent days and weeks. Extreme cold temperatures can often result in an increase in fires due to a variety of circumstances. Improper use of space heaters in cold weather is often the cause of fires in residential dwellings. The Department of Public Safety offers these safety tips to reduce your chance of having a fire start in your apartment. Prevention is always the best line of defense against fires. If you do not have a smoke detector newly installed by Riverbay and did not change the batteries when you turned your clocks back this fall, now would be a good time to do so. While we are thinking about fire safety, it is also a good time to review fire safety with your family. It is always good to have a plan and make certain all members of the family are familiar with it. Every family should have a plan in place for when they are at home. When traveling, make an alternate plan for your temporary accommodations. Also, make certain that children away at school have a plan in place for their living quarters. Be sure your college student has working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in their college dormitory or apartment. The buildings in Co-op City are fireproof. This means that a fire will not travel from one apartment to another. Unless the fire is in your apartment or if directed to leave by emergency personnel, in most cases, it is safest to stay within your apartment. If it becomes necessary to leave your apartment, close the door, but do not lock it. Take your keys if you can safely reach them. Never go back in the apartment for anything unless deemed safe by emergency personnel. Call 9-1-1 and Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, from a safe location. Go to an established meeting place so that you know all family members have gotten out of the home safely. Always feel a door before you open it. If the door feels hot, do not open it. Keep the door closed, call 91-1 and Public Safety, (718) 671-3050. Wet towels can be placed at the bottom, sides and top of the door to keep smoke from entering. Do not use the elevator during a fire emergency. Only utilize the stairs and only travel down the stairs to a location below the fire. This should only be done if instructed by emergency personnel. Apartment windows can be opened for ventilation if there is no smoke outside the window. Remember, smoke rises, do not open windows if you are above a fire location. If it becomes necessary to travel through smoke filled areas, stay close to the ground where there is less smoke. Place a wet towel over your nose and mouth. Provide wet towels for all family members. If clothing should catch fire, do not run and fan the flames. Instead, “Stop, Drop and Roll.” This serves to effectively smother any flames. Have children practice these procedures so that in the event of an emergency they know what to do. School children will be familiar with these procedures as they have most likely seen them demonstrated at school. These drills may seem silly, but they can save your life if you are familiar with them in an emergency. Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. Avoid using candles for any reason. They are a leading cause of fires in the home. Candles can easily be knocked over by children or pets. Safer battery operated L.E.D. simulated candles are an excellent alternate. Smoking is also an extreme fire hazard. Many fires are caused by lit smoking material catching fire to beds, couches or upholstery. Always remember, if you see something, 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.

Public Safety Blotter — 1/5/14 - 1/7/14

January 07, 120 Alcott Place CCPD officers responded to this location to disperse a group when one of the individuals became noncompliant. The male then began yelling at officers refusing to leave the area. He was placed under arrest and issued a summons for disorderly conduct. During a search, incidental officers found a small amount of marijuana in his possession and an additional summons was issued for the infraction. January 07, 2049 Bartow Avenue Three youths were taken into custody by a CCPD officer after he found them apparently truant and hanging out in an area of the center where they had no authority or permission to be. One male was issued a summons while the other two were released to their parents.

January 6, 120 Erdman Place A male and female became embroiled in a verbal altercation when the male apparently grabbed the female’s cell phone and damaged it. He was charged accordingly. January 05, 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway East CCPD officers responded within this location to investigate the report of an argument. Upon arrival, they learned that the resident had an unwanted visitor who apparently kicked the apartment door causing damaged. The male was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and criminal trespass among other charges. January 05, 99 Earhart Lane A cooperator reported finding damage to the mirrors on her car. She believes she knows who is responsible for the incident and it remains under investigation.

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2904, Asphalt Paving for One (1) Year as Needed Pre-Bid Meeting: January 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: February 13, 2014, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P537, Furnish & Install HVAC System at Bartow System Bids Due: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2 p.m. Insurance: Is required by the winning bidder Contract P518, Purchase of Kitchen Cabinets Bids Due: Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 2 p.m.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to all applicants January 16-24, 2014 Originally posted: January 16, 2014 Job Reference # 14-01

Window Guard Clerk (Temp)............Computer Services Candidates for this temporary position will be responsible for the clerical and customer services duties of the corporation’s annual Window Guard program. Selected candidates will be responsible for collating, scanning and processing forms, (via barcode, scanning & accurate data entry), interaction with cooperators via walk-ins or telephone, filing forms and other program paperwork. Duties will include delivering forms to shareholders and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employee may be required to work some evenings and/or flex schedule as necessary. Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must be computer literate. Applicant must have the abilities to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments. Selected candidate must successfully complete aptitude testing, interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). Days and hours may vary.

Open to all applicants Originally posted: January 16, 2014 Job Reference # 14-03

Part-Time Porters.................................Janitorial Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Residential Buildings and/or shopping centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to community centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). Days and hours will vary.

Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. *Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer*

Campaign rhetoric or true belief? Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Now that Mayor Bill de Blasio has offiisn't listening at Board meetcially taken office, I sincerely hope he Director’s Viewpoint ings, or paying attention to remembers what he said last year while Board resolutions. campaigning about how Co-op City was I'm willing to give kudos suffering from being forced to pay $4 milwhen kudos are due, and it Second Vice President lion per year in unnecessary asbestos abateseems that the Restoration ment work. It's hard to believe, but it was almost a year Department has gotten better. I'm not getting as many ago that de Blasio questioned the DEP policy regarding calls and complaints from cooperators about problems selective enforcement upon Co-op City to do this work, with repairs. I still believed some Department directors which is the equivalent of a 4% carrying charge don't perform efficiently or effectively, and this needs to increase each year. De Blasio, who was Public be looked into. I'm talking about the Sales Department, Advocate at the time, contacted DEP and asked the city the CSO Offices, and even the Co-op City Public Safety agency to provide information on why Co-op City was Department, where it seems there are a lot of nice peobeing forced to do such work, especially since extensive ple, but many don't know how to write reports. testing of 70,000 air samples, initiated by former I hope everyone has a happy Martin Luther King Jr. Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman, during work with holiday this Monday and people reflect on what he said floor tiles here showed not one case posing a health hazand what his message was, and how much this one man ard to workers or residents. De Blasio's letter was accomplished. addressed to then DEP Commissioner Carol Strickland, on behalf of the people of Co-op City who have paid over $20 million since this exorbitant and unnecessary work has been required. De Blasio expressed his concern that such onerous costs were being placed on Co-op City based on inadequate evidence. This is certainly true since the asbestos is encapsulated in the mastic glue of floor tiles and is, therefore, never airborne and cannot pose a health threat to anyone. At the time, de Blasio stated that city, state, and federal regulations carefully prescribe corrective action in asbestos removal and remediation, however, the 70,000 tests seem to suggest that the type of non-friable, meaning airborne, asbestos present in Co-op City does not warrant the action that has been mandated by DEP. De Blasio asked DEP for answers to specific questions to justify why Co-op City is being forced to do such expensive work when housing in New York City with similar floor tiles is not. We are a community of low to moderate income, hard working families and this is a chance for Mayor de Blasio to show if his statement regarding the City of New York being a tale of two cities is his true belief or simply campaign rhetoric. Time will tell. Now that de Blasio has settled into Gracie Mansion, I have confidence he will not forget us, or the fact that we are still paying $4 million per year which could be used in other vital areas in Co-op City. I also want to praise the late Joseph Miele, a former DEP Commissioner for the City of New York, who worked with Kaufman to conduct the air samples and who also appeared before the Riverbay Board last year and made a compelling and convincing case why Co-op City should not be made to do such work, adding that there are so many examples of housing with similar tiles in the city who are not being punished. We all know none of our so-called elected officials have done anything to help us on this issue, with most not being found anywhere near Co-op City, instead simply devoting their time to appearing in photos for this, that, and the other, but nothing of substance I have heard of yet that’s of importance to Co-op City. Governor Cuomo has been silent and done nothing, and former Mayor Bloomberg was nowhere to be found, but I really hope a new day is coming with our new mayor, one in which we will no longer be punished by the bureaucratic mentality that seems incapable of recognizing insanity when it appears. But, as I said, time will tell. This is an opportunity for Mayor de Blasio to prove he cares and is looking out for the people who don't live in the rich part of his tale of two cities. Contrary to what was in the paper last week, as Chairman of the Sales and Marketing Committee, when a person buys furniture or an appliance, there is no special set time when that item must be delivered. You have no control over when such things are delivered. You might expect something to arrive at 5 p.m., only to have it come at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. What appeared last week in one Director's Viewpoint was inaccurate and misleading. Supposedly, this Director was repeating what he had been told by Management, which means Management

Tony Illis

The next meeting of the Black Forum’s Ghanaian Association is January 18, 6-8 p.m., in Dreiser, Rm. 2. All are invited to attend.For information, call Seth OseiFosu at 518-961-0099 or 347-773-3499. Thank you once again for your enthusiastic response to our call for donations to benefit the village of AbetifiKwahu in Ghana. The Black Forum of Co-op City is still collecting donations of light clothing, school supplies, kitchen utensils, shopping bags, cooking oil, paper goods, hand sanitizer, bottled water, first aid supplies, and other non-perishables. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. I’d like to welcome all new cooperators who have moved into Co-op City. Please call and let me know how you like it here, and for those who moved here in the past three months, give me a call if you are having any problems, (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com – no attachments, please.

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Second Reading - Resolution #13-104 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Al Shapiro BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, January 8th, 2014

WHEREAS, Tristate Interiors is doing work under contract 2598 (REBID), Carpet Voucher Program at Co-op City; and WHEREAS, on December 15, 2010 the Board by Resolution 10-72 approved the 3 year contract which

included an option for two (2) one-year renewals to be exercised at Riverbay’s discretion (scope of work attached). The renewal option for year 4 and year 5 limits increases to once per year and may only be a manufactures pass along increase and only after receiving a letter of such from the manufacturer; and WHEREAS, Change Order One (1) is being requested to exercise the option extension for year 4 and year 5 to which we are currently being charged $13.55 per square yard; and

Second Reading - Resolution #13-109 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, the renting and scheduling of community center rooms located in the Dreiser, Bartow and Einstein centers is managed by Riverbay’s Scheduling Office; and WHEREAS, The Scheduling Office notifies Co-op City Organizations annually that they may submit requests to reserve rooms during the upcoming year except on Saturdays when community center rooms are reserved for rental by

cooperators for social and family affairs; and WHEREAS, generally the hours for the Saturday rental of community rooms by cooperators for social and family affairs is in the afternoon hours; and WHEREAS, there are many Co-op City organizations that hold instructional classes in Co-op City community centers on weekday evenings; and WHEREAS, many cooperators have requested Saturday morning classes for such activities as yoga, belly dance, zumba, line dance, creative movement, etc.; and WHEREAS, many more cooperators would like to take a class but may find it

WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the requested Change Order One (1) as referenced in the attached memo dated November 13, 2013. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed change order with Tristate Interiors for a (2) year extension for a not to exceed amount of $750,000.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by

Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT FOR VOTE: Johnson ABSENT: Graham, Illis PASSED

impossible due to their weekday work schedules or other conflicts, but would be able to take a Saturday morning class; and WHEREAS, because there are no Saturday morning classes, the instructors for these classes fail to reach their optimum clientele and cooperators are prevented from participating in the classes of their choice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Management allow community organizations to rent the community center rooms for Saturday morning classes as long as such classes end by 12 noon; and be it further RESOLVED, that the rental rules and requirements shall be the same as

how community organizations currently rent community center rooms; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect in January 2014, and the President is hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective and Management is directed to take all necessary action to implement this Resolution. YES: Cylich, F. Jones, Leslie, Turner NO: Atkins, Bailey, Gordon, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro ABSTAIN: Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT FOR VOTE: Johnson ABSENT: Illis, Graham DEFEATED

Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Church of the Savior, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is author-

ized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Bailey, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Cylich, Leslie ABSENT FOR VOTE: Johnson ABSENT: Graham, Illis PASSED

Election Committee appointed by the President of the Corporation is hereby approved by the Board of Directors and charged with the duty and responsibility for supervising the voting for the election of Directors, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the eligibility of shareholders to vote shall be determined in accordance with the general rules and regulations annexed hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that

the President and Secretary of the Corporation shall issue proper notice of the annual meeting and election in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-laws by publication in the Co-op City Times. YES: Atkins, Bailey, Gordon, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, AbdulWahhab NO: Cylich, Johnson, F. Jones, Leslie, Turner ABSENT: Graham, Illis PASSED

and Drs. Bimalendo & Rakhi Ganguly, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related

documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT FOR VOTE: Johnson ABSENT: Graham, Illis PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #14-02 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: William Gordon BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, Church of the Savior requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 920 Baychester Ave. (2,561 sq, ft.), Bronx, NY, to be used for Church services, food

pantry and family services; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is nine years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #8516 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 920 Baychester Ave., Bronx, New York, by and between

Emergency Resolution #14-03 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Khalil Wahhab, Othelia Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, requires the annual shareholders meeting to take place in the month of May on a date to be set by the Board of Directors; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the annual shareholders meeting and election of directors of the Riverbay Corporation is hereby scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th, 2014, and shall be conducted in accordance with the general rules and regulations hereby adopted and annexed hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws and the aforementioned general rules and regulations promulgated by the Riverbay Board of Directors, the

Second Reading - Resolution #14-04

SUBMITTED BY: Al Shapiro SECONDED BY: Rev. Calvin Owens BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, Drs. Bimalendo & Rakhi Ganguly requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 140 Benchley Place, Unit A (815 sq, ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for practice

of general medicine and pediatrics; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is one year and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 140 Benchley Place, Unit A, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner,

See page 13 for more Resolutions

10 My sincere wish for all of you is that a happy and healthy 2014 will be yours. Thanks to our Porters who worked so diligently to remove the snow and make paths so that we could leave our buildings during the last snowstorm. And kudos to our Power Plant staff who kept us warm during the coldest weather that we have experienced in two decades. I continually wish that the Board of Directors would work together and be more cohesive. As I say so often, every Director on this Board is voted in by you, the cooperators, and has something to give to the Corporation. I fail to understand just what satisfaction a Director receives from writing negative Viewpoints without checking with his fellow Directors. A Viewpoint was written in the January 11th, 2014 edition of the Coop City Times stating that the Riverbay Corporation has a delivery schedule that was started two weeks ago for new furniture delivery. This Director states that each building can only have two deliveries per day, one in the morning

Working cohesively Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Othelia Jones

Director’s Viewpoint Treasurer

and one in the afternoon. If you do not follow this schedule, you will be getting a $300 ticket. This is far from the truth! New moveins and move-outs are truly given a schedule that they must abide by or face a Community Complaint of $300 as per Board Resolution #88-49, voted for on October 26th, 1988. It makes sense that a schedule is needed for move-ins or move-outs of a community of 35 high rise buildings where you depend on elevators to reach your destination. As one who wrote that Viewpoint, this Director should know this information since the Riverbay Board of Directors determines and votes on all administrative fees for infractions for Riverbay Corporation’s rules. If indeed a Community Complaint was given to a cooperator for a delivery of new furniture, it was wrong until the Board votes for a new policy.

At the same time, when Community Complaints are given, there is a process in place for cooperators who feel that their complaints are not justified. There is a Cooperator Appeals Committee and it meets once a month. This Committee now consists of four Board Directors, CSO personnel, a Public Safety Officer and cooperators who volunteer for this Committee. I only wish that this Director had attended one or some of the Cooperator Appeals Committee meetings, then he would understand how the process works. The Board Resolution voted for on October 26th, 1988 says in part “all move-ins and move-outs are to be scheduled Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Any move in or out that occur other than those dates and times is illegal under Riverbay rules and regulations. Resolved that the administration charge shall be $300.” As you can see, nothing is said concerning new furniture delivery. As I have said, this Board needs to try to work together in unity, then

when they hear anything that a cooperator complains about that should not be and is not a policy, it should be brought to the attention of the whole Board to deal with. We are NOT a one person Board. Furthermore, on March 25th, 1992, Resolution #92-08 was voted on saying, in part, “Resolved that only in those instances where retail deliveries of furniture and other household items are involved will an exception of Resolution #88-49 be considered and then only when a valid invoice, bill of sale or other relevant document confirming that delivery is presented to Riverbay upon request.” As you can readily see again, cooperators who have new furniture or appliances delivered are exempt from the $300 charge. Had this matter been brought to the Board as a whole, this Director would have been corrected on his information and would not have written a Viewpoint last week that is misleading. I’d like to wish everyone a happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 3 p.m.

Co-op Insurance

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 33 years!

Riverbay Requires Current Co-op Shareholders to Obtain Coverage!

Your Co-op is an Investment Worth Protecting! Protection to cover your belongings against: • Fire & Smoke • Water damage from plumbing • Vandalism/Riot

We offer:

• Low Premiums

• Protective Device Discounts • Auto-Home Discounts

• 55 & Retired Discounts

• Certain personal liabilities • Guest medical protection • And so much more!

Other Lines of Insurance: • Auto

• Homeowners • Life

The Wright Agency

Agency Owner

We are conveniently located only blocks from Co-op City! 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.

(near Eastchester Road)

1435 East Gun Hill Road

718-671-8000 Call Us Today!

Courteous Staff! Convenient Hours!

We Must Stop This Gravy Train Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Did you see the viewpoints in this paper from last week praising this management Director’s company? How is this possible? How is it that a Director that writes a viewpoint only around election time can come out and ask us to praise this management company? We'll get to this nonsense shortly. But, let's talk about some new developments first. Areas Under Consideration As mentioned before, there are developers that are interested in developing several areas here. The first area under consideration is the area behind the fire station. Since this area is very hot, several hospitals have now expressed great interest in this location. In fact, one major hospital that has an office in Dreiser and in Bay Plaza is very interested in erecting a 12-story building, with parking, at this location. Additional projects on other areas will probably include housing for veteran families, a youth center, and additional housing along Co-op City Boulevard. The other five areas under consideration for development include the Veterans Park, the Bartow mall, a section of land on Co-op City Boulevard next to Garage #5 (across from Red Lobster), a section of land in front of the Power Plant, and that strip of land along Co-op City Boulevard. Verizon Meeting On December 7, 2013, a management official allegedly stated that, "he and other officials of Riverbay have met and talked with Verizon representatives about coming to Co-op City…." The official continued, "Riverbay does not have the legal authority nor would they ever want to keep Verizon FiOS out of the community…." Now, if all of this were true, then why didn't they invite other Board members to this meeting? Why can't we have another meeting with Verizon? Why can't Verizon come to this community and tell us their story? Verizon Resolution Recently, I wrote a resolution and a letter so that Verizon can come here and lay their cards out on the table. However, Bill Gordon is refusing to place this resolution on our agenda for a vote by the Board.

Here's the resolution that is being blocked. "That the attached letter be prepared on official Riverbay stationery and signed by the president of this corporation. Thereafter, this letter will be delivered, by hand, to Verizon's corporate offices located at 140 West Street, New York, NY 10007. "That all steps will be taken by our board of directors and our management agents to secure a meeting with the representatives of the Verizon organization within 30 days of the approval of this resolution." Now, why would anyone try to block this resolution? Moreover, why are they so scared to bring Verizon here? Look, I believe that the blocking of this resolution has exposed exactly what has been going on behind the scenes between Riverbay and Verizon. And, it's not good. Minority & Women-Owned Businesses Please look at the requirements from the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) agency for dealing with minority and women-owned businesses. "The housing company shall include minority and woman owned businesses in the solicitation of bids for which they shall be given a full and fair opportunity to participate. "The housing company shall make good faith efforts, in accordance with the regulations, to select such businesses in the award of contracts and subcontracts." Now, please look at what the NYS Inspector General's 2007 report alleged about Riverbay. "Riverbay violated statutes, Mitchell-Lama rules and regulations, or DHCR policies and procedures that govern contract procurement." Riverbay failed "to obtain DHCR approval of bids, which insures that there are a sufficient number of bidders and a sufficient number of minority or womenowned businesses as bidders, for 16 contracts, together worth $43.4 million." These allegations are serious, right? However, there was a viewpoint in this paper last week that made up some reasons why some minority contractors "are simply not able to do the work that is required" here. Now, isn't this statement a slap in the

Daryl Johnson

In Memoriam Anne Fedderman It is three years ago today that my mother, Anne Fedderman, passed away. In her almost 94 years on this earth, she brought joy and comfort to everyone she came into contact with. She was a great daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. In my life, she was the President of my fan club, my greatest defender and advocate and most of all, my best friend. She and my late father, Irving, were great believers in my ability. My mother pushed me throughout my life to excel, not only in school, but in life. I hope that I can always be the person they wanted me to be - which in my mother’s words would be - “just be yourself.” I am trying, Mom. To all my friends and family, especially my wonderful cousin, Robin Edinger, I say thank you for all the love and support you have given me through this toughest of periods in my life. To my colleagues in Congressman Engel’s office, thanks for being there for me. While work isn’t everything, the work I do everyday brings me daily strength to keep moving forward with my life. To my mom, I say thank you for everything that you did for me in your lifetime – it’s a debt that I cannot repay. But knowing her, she would never want me to pay it back. She would just say - “I was just being your mother and just doing the best I can.” You always did. —Richard Fedderman

Viewpoint

face to every minority?

Selling Out The statement that minority contractors "are simply not able to do the work that is required" here is disgraceful. We have had contractors that have performed work here in departments and then they've bid on contracts within that department. And, guess what? "They were the lowest qualified bidder." So, they won the contract. But, were other contractors—including minorities and women owned businesses—given the same opportunity? This is a complete outrage! Nevertheless, there has to be a reason why some Directors would say this nonsense. A Gravy Train Why do you think these same contractors are winning bid after bid? Why do you think some of them have been here for a long time? In my opinion, they know what's up here. And, they know exactly how to ride the gravy train that we have going on here. Therefore, I am determined to put a stop to this nonsense and overhaul this entire bidding process. Praise Management? There were a few articles in this paper "praising" management. "They did this and they did that." Really? How can someone foolishly want anyone in this community to praise management or a Director when we're drowning in $600 million of debt? Look, let me tell you something. We are going to fire this management company and put a stop to all of this nonsense. Close I would like for every cooperator here to please do the right thing and help us clean up this community. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corp., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net. (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-6714544 if you don't receive a response from your message. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050 Celebrating 33 Years of Quality Instruction Call For A Brochure Register Online

Dance & Gymnastic Classes for All Ages Susan O’Hanlon Mendogni, Director

www.fancyfeet.com

Classes In: • Ballet • Tap • Jazz/Hip-Hop • Gymnastics • Mommy & Me • Creative Movement • Point • Zumba • Combo • Modern • Contemporary

Early Registration: SAT., JANUARY 18 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MON.-FRI., JANUARY 20-24 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Pelham Bay: 1628 Crosby Ave.

718.824.1981 Eastchester Road: 1295 Allerton Ave.

718.405.5136 Castle Hill/Parkchester: 1306 Unionport Road

347.691.3443

• National Dance Champions • Certified and Professional Instructors from Broadway, ABT & MTV • Beginner Through Advanced • 12 Months Through Adult • Caring Family Environment • Limited Class Size

• 2 Professional Classrooms w/Observation window • Age Appropriate Curriculum • We’re #1 with Parents • Performed in Disney, July 1998 & 2003, 2009 • Performed on Norwegian Cruise, July 2006

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Second Reading - Resolution #14-05 SUBMITTED BY: Eleanor Bailey SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, CHRISTINA PINERO has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 167 Einstein Loop (1,288 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a hair salon; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years with a 3 month rent concession and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended

3 Years in Heaven January 22, 2011

Dear Jerry, If love could keep you here, you would have never left us. Rest in peace, my son, until we meet again. Love always and forever, —Mom, Dad & Mabel To Jerry: Time cannot ease the pain of losing you. Love always & forever, Your loving sisters, —Deborah, Karen & Denise

Affordable Care Act townhall meeting at Montefiore, January 27

Congressman Charles Rangel will be the Keynote Speaker at a townhall meeting scheduled for Monday, January 27, at Montefiore Medical Center to discuss the Affordable Care Act. Shareholders are invited to attend and hear a panel of experts answer important questions, such as how does it work? How does it affect you/or your organization? What are the benefits? If you are confused about all of the changes, please make an effort to attend. There will be free breakfast. The doors will open at 8 a.m. The program begins at 8:45 a.m. and will run until 11:30 a.m. Montefiore Medical Center is located at 111 E 210th Street, Rm. Grand Hall, New York, N.Y. 10467. For further information, please call (212) 8016100.

Safety Flash Clean Windshield

Make sure your windshield is clean; it will reduce sun glare and the risk of an accident. --Riverbay Safety Department

by Resolution #95-44; and WHEREAS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 167 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and CHRISTINA PINERO, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s Management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution

#95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT FOR VOTE: Johnson ABSENT: Graham, Illis PASSED

Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid being a crime victim.

Why Union?

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

In a Viewpoint appearing in the 1/11/14 issue of the Co-op City Times, a Riverbay Board Director defended Riverbay’s hiring of non-union contractors. The writer of the Viewpoint asserted that union contractors would add “at least 30% to every contract.” The author claimed, further, that any Director who supported the use of union contractors was not representing the interest of cooperators but rather the Director’s “own inflexible ideology.” The writer provided no documentation to support these claims, nor did he mention the human costs to the families of workers employed by non-union contractors—reduced income and benefits, questionable safety standards, and so on. And finally, the Viewpoint failed to consider how nonunion work affects the national economy, lowering the standard of living of everyone in Co-op City and in the nation. We should recall that Co-op City, sponsored by unions, was built with 100% union labor, for working families who could not afford private housing. The cost of union labor did not prevent sponsors from offering carrying charges significantly below-market apartments. Then in 1999, the Marion Scott Company was hired. Prior to that, Riverbay policy required all outside contractors to employ union members. QUALITY UNION WORK AT NON-UNION PAY Some years later, Riverbay engaged a non-union contractor for the massive window replacement project. That instal-

Shareholders who utilize the donation bins placed at each of the community’s eight garages are now be able to donate more than just clothes, shoes and linens as the program has been expanded with the help of a new company. County Recycling LLC, based in the Rye Brook, N.Y, last year replaced the recycling bins from Trans-America Trading Company, the last contractor, with their bins at all eight of the community’s garages, and added three new locations in the process—a second bin in the rear of both Garages 3 & 7, and one at the rear of Garage 5 near the corner of Co-op City Blvd. The resolution to hire County Recycling was approved by the Riverbay Board last August. The contract will be in place for 3 years and all funds generated from these donation bins go to the Riverbay Fund to help defray the cost of community events, such as the Tunes on Tuesdays program on the Section 1 Greenway, and Splash Day which was started this year. “This program allowed me to have twelve Tunes on Tuesday concerts this summer, and four Splash Days for the kids,” said Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations and administrator of the Riverbay Fund. Previously, shareholders were able to donate used clothing, shoes and linens only. “What I think is the most important thing now is that the bins now take books, CD’s, toys and DVD’s,” said Sajous.

lation was praised by all for the professional and skillful work performed. When I had an opportunity to talk to some of those window installers, I learned that many were union members who had been trained by their union. Many of these workers had exhausted their unemployment benefits and, in desperation, were working without union wages and benefits just to pay for rent and food. We got union-trained quality work, but the workers got shafted. I believe that, before the arrival of Marion Scott, Riverbay insisted on union-only contracts primarily because our sponsors and early managers considered it less than moral to, in essence, subsidize Riverbay by non-union workers with lower wages and no benefits that were won by years of bitter struggle. Union electricians, plumbers, painters/ plasterers, carpenters, power plant operating engineers, and others have more training and are more skilled than their nonunion counterparts. Many of the union workers undergo lengthy apprenticeship programs. Unionized workers who resist contractors who cut corners are helping the customer while protecting them-

selves. In the long run, Riverbay, both as a particular housing community and as part of the national economy, has much to gain from the union-only policy. In a previous Viewpoint I recalled that, after a year and a half of outsourcing to a painting/plastering contractor, Riverbay returned to employing our union painters and plasterers and the cost dropped by 36%. It is my opinion that there is more that we can save by employing our union staff than outsourcing to non-union contractors. PENNY WISE – DOLLAR FOOLISH Last year billing from outside contractors amounted to 3% of the Riverbay budget. But nearly 37% of our $200 million budget paid the community’s more than one thousand workers — 95% of whom are union members. 49% of that payroll, in turn, covers their benefits — medical, pensions, vacations, and so on. Replacing our union staff by hiring nonunion workers could eliminate the need to pay for such benefits, potentially saving the corporation $24 million annually. Not pocket change. Unthinkable? But isn’t that where anti-union ideologues would logically lead us to? FACTS MATTER There were some factual inaccuracies in another Director’s Viewpoint last week recounting early Co-op City history. One is not of great importance — the completion of Co-op City construction was not in 1973; it was in 1971. More significant, though, is the assertion that the 13-month rent strike here back in the 1970s

occurred because of “shoddy construction and corruption.” That’s not true. The strike was against a threatened 25% carrying charge increase. The strike ended in 1977 and in 1979, an agreement of understanding was negotiated between State Housing Finance Administration and the strike committee. They agreed that an engineering firm would be hired to identify all construction defects and when that report was released, HFA would assume funding for repair of all defects. But HFA stalled the funding for ten years and it took determined cooperator protests to get the funding started. HFA then agreed to deposit $95 million into a superfund and Riverbay agreed to deposit an additional $35 million to finance all repair defects, with the exception of garage construction defects, whose funding was to be submitted to arbitration. HFA claimed that garage defects, unlike all others, were due to poor maintenance rather than improper construction. Eventually an arbitrator determined that 60% of the garage defects stemmed from improper construction and only 40% to poor maintenance, supposedly a Riverbay responsibility. If it is presented accurately, history is a great teacher and guide to help us avoid repeating errors . I CAN BE REACHED By mail at: Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY; By phone at: 718-379-5874; By email at: www.lichsr @earthlink.net.

Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who is an original cooperator, said that many years ago, donation bins were often seen around Co-op City, but were discontinued for various reasons. However, with emphasis nationally and world-wide on conservation efforts and green initiatives, Management sought and received approval from the Riverbay Board for the residential donation program and it was implemented in 2011 with Trans-America. “We knew that there was a need for this type of program here on our property with so many residents who are always looking for ways to dispose of such items, and the fact that we were able to find a company that offered a stipend back proved to be a win-win situation for us,” said Boiko. “Personally, I was always looking for recycling bins and it’s great to have it in the community and even better that the Riverbay Fund will generate funds for community programs,” said Sajous, who is also a resident of Co-op City. According to Resolution 13-67, County Recycling LLC will pay the Riverbay Fund $.25 per pound, which includes textiles and related items, as well as books, toys, CDs, DVDs and electronics (i.e. computers, televisions, etc.). This is 15 cents more than Riverbay was receiving from the previous recycling company. Ted Fisher, President and CEO of County Recycling, told the Co-op City Times last year that he was honored and excited about the opportunity to serve

the residents and Management of Co-op City. “Our specialized donation program not only helps the environment by diverting textile waste from landfills, but they also provide much needed revenue to community programs,” he said. According to County Recycling’s website, the company embraces the “Wear Donate Recycle” movement through community-based fundraisers that generate revenue, create jobs, preserve the earth and provide affordable clothing and shoe options to those in need. County Recycling specializes in “facilitating, managing and maintaining official donation programs for municipalities, schools, nonprofits, retail chains, shopping centers and to multifamily dwellings.” Towards this end, the company offers “The Clothing Tree” program, which is a community-based giving program that provides less fortunate families, individuals and disaster victims with coats, toys and other related items free of charge. Resolution 13-67 states that County Recycling has expressed an interest in providing a clothes donation program here in Co-op City to those families who may be in need of this service. “Giving back is very important, and I’m especially proud to be able to help sponsor community events for the residents of Co-op City,” said Fisher. “In addition, we are currently working out the specifics and are hopeful that we will soon be able to offer our community Clothing Tree program a couple of times a year which will provide assistance to

families of Co-op City who may need them with toys, coats, boots, and even books, free of charge, as well as other recycling initiatives and programs.” Fisher added that the plan is to have a designated area where, for example during the holiday season, the date and place will be announced and residents can come and receive items that they may need. Plans are also being worked out to accept electronics at the donation bins located throughout the community in the future. Presently, there are twelve bins placed throughout Co-op City at each of the eight garages. Bins are situated at the front of Garages 1, 2, 4 and 6; and in the front and rear of Garages 3, 5, 7 & 8. “As in the past, we felt that placing the donation bins by the garages was the best spot because it is a good, out of the way location and it’s also where a good majority of residents go to and from each day,” added Boiko. Until the addition of electronics and other recyclables are announced, shareholders can continue to drop off donations of clothing and shoes at the County Recycling bins, as well as books, toys, CD’s and DV’s, however, all items must be bagged and be able to fit through the door to the donation bins. Shoes should be tied in pairs. No bags should be left outside of the bins. After placing your donations in the bins, please ensure that the door closes, which helps to prevent rodents and animals from getting into the bin.

Bernard Cylich

Director’s Viewpoint

Co-op City’s donation program at community garages expanded

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Because of the unpredictability of the weather and the possibility of extreme weather, the “welcome the New Year party” is postponed and a flyer will go out notifying neighbors. Our goal is to bring as many folks to our events as possible. We are fully underway with January, 2014 and celebrating the New Year, but honestly recognize most neighbors would not attend a January party. The date and place has not been decided yet, but it will be either April or May. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 23rd from 7 p.m., Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31. When the party date is set, it will be announced in this press release. All Broun Place neighbors are invited to join in the party. It will surely be a grand celebrate spring and the New Year party. There will be

music and prizes, along with light refreshment. This coming weekend, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. We can never forget Dr. King’s accomplishments or the personal sacrifice that Dr. King made. It is hoped each of us will be able to join in a memorial service paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King and remember. Join the Broun Place Townhouse Association; $12 is your annual membership. You can always drop membership dues to Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Thank you again for your generous gift contributions and a special thank you to those who joined or renewed their membership with Broun Place Townhouse Association Year, 2014. The new Executive Committee is working

hard for the betterment of Broun Place. It bears repeating that your Broun Place Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus - Vice President and Eva Lazaar, President. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team. The Riverbay Corporation Building and Grounds Department and the entire crew assigned to our cluster continue to do fantastic work here. Thank you for providing Broun Place residents with a safe walking area. We want to remind neighbors to call Public Safety: “If you see something, say something,” call: 718-379-3050. Even in the extreme weather, new uniformed officers are on patrol. However, we need to remain alert and warned, some desper-

ate folks continue to attempt to prey on others. Do not give your personal information out without confirming the authenticity of the recipient and do not open your door without recognizing who is there. Regarding recycling, please use the green street cans for street trash and recycle home garbage properly. Please help keep Broun Place clean and free of litter. The Broun Place press release is your space to share your celebrations and events. As always, we send prayers to those healing from surgery, an illness or injury. Congratulations and good luck to newly inaugurated Councilperson Andy King and Mayor Bill de Blasio. Greetings to all celebrating a birthday or anniversary. You can let us know if you wish a celebration acknowledged here. —Eva Lazaar

We would like to thank our area building supervisor, Omar De Los Angeles, for a very informative and passionate presentation about his duties and responsibilities and his staff’s commitment to excellence. We will be meeting him at the next meeting in February. Nominations for Building 13 Association, Inc. will take place at the February 13 monthly meeting. The voting will take place March 13. Rivers Run Community Garden – You can find information here and on the Riverbay section of the bulletin board located in the lobby of your building. Generally, the last frost is around April 15th so if you are getting excited about the garden and want to start planting your seeds indoors, you can get a peat pot that can be transported into the soil.

The peat pots are bio-degradable. You can purchase seeds at various online sites, nurseries or possibly the Botanical Gardens. The next meeting will be at the Dreiser Center on February 20th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 9 and thereafter, the third Thursday of the month. Building 13 is sponsoring A GIFT OF LOVE - Thinking about Valentine’s Day? Mother’s Day? Father’s Day or that family portrait you have been meaning to take? On February 8, from 12-6 p.m., we have an international photographer by the name of Andre Morgan who is helping our fundraising efforts by offering you an 8x10 and 4 wallet size pictures of the same pose for a tax deductible donation of $25. (www.andremorganphotography.com). To set up an appointment, or if you

would like more information, contact Vivian Campbell at 718-671-3012 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801. Photos will be taken in the Association Room with backgrounds. Additional photos can be taken at an additional cost. Arts and Crafts Workshop will be held on Sunday, January 26, from 12 p.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13. GAME NIGHT - Our next Game Night with Miguel and Nancy Santiago is scheduled for January 25 from 7:0011:00 p.m. in the Building 13 Association Room. We eat, chat and listen to good music. All are welcome. **Soweto Gospel Choir** – We will be attending this concert at the Lehman Performing Arts Center. They were invited back by popular demand! This

event is a one-time affair scheduled for February 15 at 8:00 p.m., a celebration of song and culture. The 26 singers of South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir celebrate the unique and inspirational power of South African music with deep emotion and rich harmonies that lift the soul. We will be distributing the tickets in the next two weeks. Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370, our website: www.bldg13 assoc.com or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Building 13 Association

Building 26 Association

Greetings to our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants, and especially our new residents. We wish everyone an enjoyable long weekend as we celebrate the life and legacy of the Honorable Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday. He would have been 83 years young if his life was not cut short. Dr. King was assassinated at about 6 p.m., on April 4, 1968, while standing on his balcony of the Lorraine Motel, in Memphis, Tennessee. Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, new births, weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrated events during the month of January. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all who are sick/shut in and those recovery from surgery. Our condolences to those families who experienced the loss of a loved one. May they be eternally blessed. And may you and your family also be blessed during your difficult time of bereavement. Attend our next building association meeting at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 21, in the rear community room of 2420 Hunter Avenue. Get informed on what's happening. Bring us your complaints and/or suggestions. Refreshments will be served and a 50/50 raffle will be sold. Bring your neighbor. January is National Blood Donor Month. The Red Cross and neighboring

hospitals need your blood, especially rare types of blood and O positive, the universal donor. Your blood will help to save lives. Please donate. For 2014, as a community, let's try to be a little more conservative with our use of water and electricity. Make sure all faucets are properly and fully turned off. If your faucet drips, notify maintenance to repair it. Turn off all lights, televisions, radios, game consoles, and other electronics when they are not being used. We can save lots of money, especially on future maintenance fees, if we are more conservative. Do a good deed today, by checking in on your elderly, disabled, and/or homebound neighbors. As you shop, it would be nice to also shop for them. You will be blessed abundantly for your good deeds. Please help to keep Co-op City clean/green by properly disposing of your trash in the appropriate receptacle. Be considerate and wrap your Christmas tree so that falling pine needles do not pose a hazardous condition to your fellow residents and to our custodial staff. Christmas trees, wreaths, bulk trash, and large cartons are to be taken to the basement. Be vigilant! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for none emergencies. —YuVonne Lewis

Building 30 A & B Association

We will have our first association meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 22nd. We will have a guest speaker from the Bronx CERT Team with a presentation of Ready New York. The presentation will explain disaster preparations and what to do if an emergency does strike. The door opens at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room on the B side lobby of

Building 30. Crochet class has already started on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The first Movie Night for the new year is Friday, January 25th at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room, B side. The association wishes all who are celebrating a special occasion this week a happy and healthy. Those who are under the weather, a get well soon. —Linda Werner

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

ACCIDENT VICTIMS GET RESULTS, NOT PROMISES! Over 40 Years Of Successful Representation

BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERIENCE

Jay H. Tanenbaum & Associates 14 Wall Street • New York, NY 10005

Severe Accident & Malpractice Cases Auto & Transit Accidents Severe Whiplash Wrongful Death Construction Site Injuries Scaffolds / Ladders Accidents in Buildings / Elevators Lead Poisoning

Medical Malpractice Birth Injuries Brain Damage Medical Device Liability Products Liability False Arrest Police Brutality

HOME OR HOSPITAL VISITS FOR SERIOUSLY INJURED CLIENTS Recover the Financial Awards You’re Entitled To

FREE CASE REVIEW

No Fee Unless Successful

212-422-1765 Phones Answered 24 Hours 7 Days A Week

Se Habla Español Jay H. Tanenbaum - Featured in Who’s Who of American Law

Nationally recognized for over 40 years representation of injured clients

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

18 It is unfortunate that lighting problems arose in Garage 5 during the Holiday Season. However, even before then, during November and December, Garage 5 users experienced a number of elevator breakdowns. First, it was the front elevator, then the rear. Then, of course, when the lighting problems started, neither elevator operated. I was not surprised about the front elevator problems because Management had alerted Board Directors that they were experiencing certain issues regarding the elevator service contract. During Christmas week, I received a call from a cooperator who informed me that the lights were flickering off and on, but mainly off. When I went out the next day, I observed that there were no lights, at all, although the emergency lights were flickering on and off. There came a time when there were no lights, at all, not even emergency lights. Because it was after 5:00 p.m., I contacted Public Safety and someone responded that the Power Plant was working on it. My neighbor informed me that she gets off from work at 12:00 midnight and had to come home to a garage without lights. It was pitch black, scary and dangerous. During working hours, I complained to Management, who informed me the Power Plant is working on a full report of the issues. Management advised that the first generator they used was not working properly and it had to be changed. The Power Plant discovered that a wire leading to Building 20 needed to be replaced. Management further reported that due to

Problems at Garage 5 Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

the frigid weather, these issues take time to repair. The replaced generator left Garage 5 users with normal lighting and one working elevator. As of January 13th, excavation began in order to replace the faulty wire. I will stay in communication with Management to assure that the main Garage 5 elevator is up and running soon. Parking in the snow storm We all know that there is limited parking on the streets when our area is hit by a snow storm. Many street parkers rush to the garages to park their cars. In some cases, it leaves little room for those who park in the garages regularly and who pay a monthly fee. When this happens, there is limited space and the regular monthly paying parkers must find a spot. And some of the spots might not be considered a real parking space, but they were able to fit their car in that spot and so they used the space. After all, don’t they pay a monthly fee for a space? Well, I was informed that some of these regular monthly paying parkers were ticketed. I advised them to appeal it. If I was on the Cooperator Appeals Committee, I would waive any fees charged for the ticket and dismiss the case of any regular monthly paying

garage parkers. Please let me know if this has happened to you. Speaking the native language Have you had Riverbay workers come to your apartment to repair something and they spoke little or no English? Well, this has happened to me and other cooperators as well. Therefore, I decided that there should be a change. I created a resolution stating that Management should hire and send workers who speak English to the apartments of cooperators. If they wish, these workers could also be bilingual or trilingual, but they should speak English. It is frustrating when you cannot communicate what you want to another person and that person also cannot get you to understand them either. The response was that the Riverbay Corporation might be subject to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints of discrimination and that Management could address these problems by having a person who speaks the same language as the shareholder available to discuss the work to be performed, or to review the finished work. This might be an acceptable legal explanation, but, when thousands of American citizens, including cooperators, are anxiously seeking employment in this failing economy, it is unpatriotic and wrong. Please contact me if you have had a language-barrier problem. Bulk Rate Cable Deal The community needs a discounted deal. We are missing out on a huge savings for our shareholders. Many other communities are benefiting from a bulk rate deal and so should

we. Management’s actions should be evaluated and perhaps another, better organized, bulk sale deal can be offered. More discussions will be held on this topic. Councilman Andy King’s Inauguration Congratulations to Andy King. He had a wonderful Inauguration Ceremony last Sunday at Evander Childs H.S. His family and many of his colleagues were present, along with lots of folks in the 12th Council District. There was music and entertainment by several youth groups and everyone wished him well. The Honorable Civil Court Judge Armando Montano extended the Oath of Office. This was followed by a reception, which was probably very nice, but I was unable to participate in that part of the program. There were so many positive things said about Councilman King and I am hopeful that he will live up to them. Community Spelling Bee The African-American Association of Co-op City and the Riverbay Fund will co-sponsor the first Co-op City Spelling Bee. The date is Saturday, March 22nd at 10:00 a.m. We need your support. If you can, please volunteer to help by calling 718-671-5957. Anything that is positive for our youth is what we should all be doing. Please contact me today. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or telephone number, 718-671-5957.

I must say God has been good to us. Velocity Track Club New York was founded in April of 2013 by Tanya Ingram, Diana Kendall, Edith Tolbert and I (Winston Dinkins). With a team of 6 children, we were determined to build a great team. During the season, George Samuel, Vette Swift and Andre Jackson were added to the staff and we grew to approximately 18 children who worked hard and enjoyed being together. Plus, we have a group of great parents. Here are some of the accomplishments we had in 2013. On Friday, July 12th & Saturday, July 13th, Velocity TC competed in the Needham Youth Classic, where we won our 1st team trophy and 16 individual tro-

phies: Dominique Jackson (5), Giovanna Tolbert (3), Joseph Webster-Rutledge (2), Pearl Webster-Rutledge (1), Jaysiah Moore (2), Jordan Ingram (1), Julian Caldwell (1) and Dontae Lindo (1). On the weekend of August 4th, we were in Harrisburg, PA for the State Games of America Track & Field National Championships. This is where Velocity Track Club got its 1st National Champion, Julian Caldwell in the 100 meter race. Also Joseph WebsterRutledge (200 meters) and Dontae Lindo (1500 meter, 800 meter and 400 meter races) earned individual national medals. On Sunday, November 17, 2013, we competed in the NYRR Youth Cross Country 1.5 mile Invitational at Van

Cortland Park. Giovanna Tolbert (age 12) took 1st place, Jacqueline Kendall (age 11) took 3rd and Danielle Jackson (age 10) took 30th place out of 601 girls age 16 & under. On Saturday, December 7th, Velocity Track Club New York competed in the AAU XC National Championship in Fort Gordon, GA and 3 athletes finished in the top 25: Jacqueline Kendall (18th), Giovanna Tolbert (21st) and Dontae Lindo (10th), earning National Medals. On Saturday, December 28, 2013, Dominique Jackson took 2nd in the midschool 200 meters Colgate Women Games finals to earn a beautiful trophy and a $500 educational grant. Anyone interested in joining Velocity

Track Club New York, please contact Coach Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or you may email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

Happy New Year, Building 33 cooperators. My New Year's Resolution is for my Building 33 to wake up and act like a building. You can start by reading your Co-op City newspapers. You can find out a lot by picking up the papers and reading the articles in them. There is a lot of information for you to read. It would be nice to attend the town hall meetings, your association meetings. Getting involved in your community is a good thing, after all, you do live here. Last Thursday, I saw two young teenagers playing ball in the laundry room. This is unacceptable. People are trying to do laundry without being afraid

of running into kids playing ball. I have asked you many times, stop taking our laundry carts out of the laundry. I saw one in the lobby. I believe an attendant from the group home had it. Please do not take them to your apartments, that is why there is a shortage of them. You people make me sound like a broken record. I posted the results of the building collections. I hope you are ashamed of the results. For the person who was interested in where the building dues were, I hope you saw the flyer, and I hope you are surprised at the outcome. We sit on the door collecting from Sept. to Dec. and this is the results of a

building this size. We can do better. I say thank you to those of you who gave. The flyer is in the showcase. For the ones who do not have time to look in the showcase, this is for you. Apartments: 384 Paid dues: 135 apts. UNPAID: 249 apts. Money collected for Porters: $400 Each porter received: $225 (4 Porters) Lobby attendant: $100 Mail Lady JJ: $50 THANK YOU TO ALL WHO GAVE!!! Anyone who wants to make a comment, come to me, do not write on my flyer. That is cowardly! Our New Year's Party was really nice.

It's too bad not many of you are interested, we had a nice turn-out and the DJ was great as always. The community supports the party, just not this building. The few in the building who came, had a good time. Get well wishes to all the sick and shut-in's. Peace! —Patricia Mayo Bonaparte

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint

Velocity Track Club

Building 33 Association

Velocity Track Club sporting trophies and medals they won at the Needham Youth Classic.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, February 8, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Returning to Aqueduct February 22 We will be going to Aqueduct on Saturday, Feb. 22. Cost: $23, Rebate: $10. Call for your reservation today:

(718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Computer help The Black Forum is looking for an experienced computer savvy individual. If interested, please, call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest for a fun-filled day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person, payable in 3 installments of $50 each beginning March 15, April 19 and May 17. Make reservations today. Call (718) 3200033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 3208035. More details to follow. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Members, friends and guests, it’s Contest Time!! We have scheduled Thurs., Jan. 30th to hold our International and Evaluation Speech Contests. Each year, we look forward to these contests, which are held to give our more proficient speakers or courageous novices an opportunity to hone and demonstrate their speaking skills. Contestants all present original speeches and compete at the local, division and district levels. So we invite everyone to join us on Thurs., Jan. 30th and enjoy. (Please note, this date is in addition to our regular monthly meetings). The international contest is, in itself, an exciting event especially since it is the

only contest that advances the finalist to the pinnacle of public speaking: World Champion of Pubic Speaking (WCPS) at the Annual Convention, August, 2014. For the first time ever, this year’s convention will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. What a fantastic honor that would be to be crowned 2014 WCPS. Come and help encourage our contestants to pursue this dream. It’s possible we have the next WCPS right in our midst. Please join us on Thurs., Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Bartow Mall, Bronx, NY 10475. Other Club Business Always check our website 3824.toast-

mastersclubs.org for the latest club news and/or any change in events. February meeting dates: Feb. 6th and 20th, 7:30 p.m. sharp. Mentoring: Mentors, please stay in contact with your mentees. Continue to share and give knowledge to those who need it the most. One thing about Co-op City Toastmasters, we are not, per se, a shy bunch of people. We like to talk and give back in return. If any of our new or not so new members are without a mentor, please contact club president or VP Education. Of course, personal preferences are followed. Individual Goals: Members contact

VP Education to make certain you are on track to meet your goals for 2014. You will gain immeasurable confidence by the time you have completed the ten basic speeches. It’s so important. Membership: Do you know someone who can use help in improving communication skills? Bring them to a meeting. The club gains and members gain with each new member. We all gain. Bring, invite your friends and coworkers to come to a meeting. If they join, you will receive an award for bringing the most new members to your club. Let us know. —Kelly Maxwell

The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 4, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 3793494. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooper-

ators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop;

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or call-

ing (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women 18-35 who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of our youth. The Ombudsmen and the United Methodist Men of Trinity United Methodist Church are sponsoring a community forum,

“Addressing the Challenges of Minority Males: Each One Reach One,” Saturday, January 25, at Dreiser Center Auditorium A, 10 a.m. Panelists will include Rodney Gross, Retired Air Force, co-founder of “Boys to Men;” Wright Patterson A.F.B; Jermaine Wright, Associate Director of “Black Male Initiative” CUNY and Rev. George Haigler III, Pastor, TUMC, with information from Shaw University. Scholarship applications, as well as help making college applications will be available. Jonathan Ramos, former youth club member, will speak about his experience in Year Up. In the morning, we will focus on

questions and answers while the afternoon individuals will have a chance to focus on the area that interests them most. We need the community to attend, present questions and participate in solutions for the support of our youth. Although titled men’s conference, this will address all of the community. The Ombudsmen of the Williamsbridge Club are looking for men to help implement solutions, please join us; Call Sylvia Hicks, Membership Director, 917-921-5445. The Youth Club consists of young women and men 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this

description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining your school community service credits, call Sandra Hall, Youth Advisor, 917-972-7732. The youth are especially invited to attend the community forum and participate in the discussion. Anyone wishing to render community service, assist with any of our programs or obtain more information, please contact Joetta Brown, First Vice President, 404-803-9869. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations

Williamsbridge Club

Help keep Co-op City clean. Please do not litter.

Working towards the well-being of our youth Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

A distinguished youth leader who grew up in Co-op City shared that at one time in Co-op City when the ethic demographic was different, the Public Schools were open for after-school activities. The pool at Truman High School was open. Other communities show responsibility for their own and too often we look someplace else for what we should be doing for self. We were reminded that when our Youth Center (Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club) went under no one had been prepared or groomed to take on the program. No one, except the person responsible for the program’s demise was able to keep the grants coming. People judge us people of color by what we do for ourselves. It was suggested that we adults must show up at Community Board meeting, and schools to advocate for our children. It was also suggested that Management should make more space available for programs and cooperators need to let Management know what we demand. The love for this community was expressed more than once. The Church of Our Savior agreed to donate free space for youth programs moving forward. A special guest/author/teacher shared information about the real reason children are failing in school and shared excerpts

from her new book entitled, “I’m Your Teacher Not Your Mother.” Disturbingly, Black and Hispanic High School students are calling it quits at double the rate of other ethnic groups. This same group tends not to be proficient readers as compared to others. We have a problem! A representative from Fisk University Alum, Karriem Deam, shared valuable information about scholarships and grants to improve career opportunities for our Co-op City youth. All the panelists are to be commended for coming together to assess whether or not our youth and our community can be made better by our involvement. Alliances are needed as we must recapture the minds of our youth with programs that will assist in the development of manhood in particular. A special thanks to all who participated. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, in Dreiser Loop Community Center from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Inaugural Ceremony for the Honorable Andy King District 12 was overwhelmingly represented at this festive ceremony on Sunday, January 12, at Evander Childs High School. It was the first time many of us experienced being welcomed by young people at the door. Even though elected officials from Washington to the City Council came out to express support, young people had an important part to play throughout the program. Our New York State Senator, Charles E. Schumer, suggested that we should always put community first. The first ever Hispanic NYC Council Speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito assured us that she will be there in the

trenches and made a call for all to work together for a new direction in NYC. NYS Assembly Member & Bronx Democratic County Chair, Carl Heastie reminded the audience that no elected official will solve all the ills, but will make things better. He stated that Andy King’s passion for young people was unmatched and that he kept the Williambridge Day Care Center. The Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz reminded all that Andy King has demanded hiring and using vendors from the community for jobs at the new Bay Plaza Macy’s Mall. Public Advocate Letitia James encouraged us to stand up when criticized, shake it up as many have been locked out of the sunshine of opportunity. Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith Jr. provided words of praise and encouragement. Congressman Charles Rangel reminded us that it’s the kids we have to give opportunities to. I personally congratulated the youth from I Rise Girls, Evander Cheer Leaders and the young men in attendance for their presence and participation. Congratulations to our City Councilman and cooperators are encouraged to visit his office and share their concerns. “People pay attention to people who participate.” We are going to be moving forward, “help me help us” and we must improve our relationship with those in (BLUE),” stated Councilman King. An update of the upcoming Board Meetings will be provided next week. “IT IS EASIER TO BUILD STRONG CHILDREN THAN TO REPAIR BROKEN MEN” – Frederick Douglass Contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner – 917-324-1033 or evelyntinez@aol.com.

Greetings to all of our Post members homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in January: Biascovich Lenard, Jr., Carl Barr, Nehemiah Eutsey, Thomas L. Gatison, Rodney Gouldings, Sr., Lowell A. James, William Martinez, Ruban McCann, Jr., Hector R. Rosado, Lawrence Shaneed and Hector M. Rosario-Flores. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is always looking for new

members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by our Post. If you would like to join, just bring your DD-214 with you to Post 1871, located in Section Five in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165 and our email address is post1871@optimum.net. Military retirees who were married to the same sex spouse on or before June 26, 2013, may now have spouse coverage in the Survivor Benefit Plan. Depending on the retiree’s circumstances, enrollment for their spouse may be automatic or the retiree my need to elect spouse coverage. Either way,

retirees must take action by June 25. Post member Nathan Sherman passed way this month. Our condolence go out to Nathan Sherman’s family and friends. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Post member Melvin Brown is in the hospital. May the sun shine on your speedy recovery. Up and coming dates: February 1, an Oral contest will be held at Lehman College; February 4, a county meeting will take place at the Throggs Post at 7:00 p.m. sharp. All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting and on April 11, the National Commanders Dinner will take place at Antun’s in

Queens. The cost is $65 p/p. If you intend to go, you must put your name down on the list to attend this affair. The next GENERAL meeting is on January 18, Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Our next GENERAL meeting will take place 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18. Please arrive on time. After you sign in, PLEASE turn off your CELL PHONE or put it on vibrate. A woman lamented to a group of close friends, “Believe it or not, I’m approaching 30.” “From which direction?” one of them asked. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Our Saturday Educational Program is closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Classes will resume next Sat., Jan. 25, at 9 a.m. Classes are held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Reading and Math for students in grades 3-6. Classes are held in Dreiser Community Center, Rooms 11 and 14. There is a fee of $225 which includes registration for classes from October - April. We extend an invitation to all to join our section. Males may be Associates. NCNW was organized in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Our Mission is: To lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. We meet on the 2nd Sundays in Dreiser Community Center, Room 11, at 3 p.m. Why not become a member of this great organiza-

tion and aid in carrying out our mission? The trip to London/Paris is full. However, we will be going on May 3 to: 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate Tour 2. Lunch at the Culinary Institute of America 3. Shopping at Woodbury Commons of America Bus leaves at 7:30 a.m. from in front of the hardware store in Dreiser. Leaving Woodbury at 5 p.m. Returning to Co-op City with drop off at 3 locations. Cost: $95. No refunds. Make checks payable to: NCNW/Co-op City Section, and mail to: P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. Contact (718) 671-4804, (718) 655 9034 or (718) 320- 9694. —Eleanor Donnley

Harvest Restoration Ministries with community leaders and concerned clergy had a very successful Forum on Saturday, January 11, at the Einstein Community Center. The concern about developing manhood and the plight of our young men in Co-op City in particular was analyzed and discussed. The eager attendees shared many concerns about youth programs and the lack of “a state of the art facility” for young people in the largest MitchellLama residential development in the United States serving middle-income New Yorkers, managed by Marion Scott Realty, Inc. A representative from the Bronx Borough President’s office was in attendance and provided valuable suggestions for follow-up. Some of the audience’s opinions and suggestions were: Kids cannot have idle time and there are so many programs that parents are not aware of. We tend to be an apathetic community as only 35% of cooperators vote. At what age is a Black boy when he learns it’s scary to be Black? They feel and sense that they become invisible and tactics are different for them. A mother and Co-op City grandmother shared a recent devastating Stop and Frisk incident involving their youth. Our kids are NOT animals and tend to wear masks. They need kind words like “I see you.” They need to be reminded of their beauty and worth. We tend to treat our youth like a problem rather than treating them as a person. We can speak to them or not speak to them. One youth suggested that when men leave the event they should make a point to speak to the young men not in attendance and milling around in the mall.

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

American Legion Post 1871

NCNW, Co-op City Section

LAW OFFICE

Christopher W. Edwards, P.C. ALL TYPES OF ACCIDENTS • Auto Accidents • Slip & Fall • School and Playground • Death Cases • Fire & Explosions • Nursing Home Injuries • Scaffold Accidents

• Stairs & Elevator • Spinal & Brain Injuries • Construction Accidents • Birth Injuries • Medical Malpractice • Dog Bites • False Arrest

FREE CONSULTATION AT HOME OR HOSPITAL NO RECOVERY - NO FEE!!!! 3049 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469

(718) 671-4910

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

The African-American Association would like to thank Cynthia Dixon and the Soul Latin Line Dancers for their generous contribution to our Scholarship Fund during the Line Dance Showcase. True to their name, the performance by the Soul Latin Line Dancers showed us exactly why they have soul. If soul was an ingredient that you could measure with a spoon, their performance surely did have two extra scoops. Two scoops of soul that is. In fact, the event and performances by all participating groups were absolutely stunning and entertaining. Everyone stood in ovation. Save the Date: Saturday, February 1st, 12 p.m. is our Black History Month Black Film Festival, Bartow Center, Rm. 31. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation:

“Beauty…Freshness…Dreams… Truth…Imagination…Feeling…Faith… Trust… This is the beginning of a New Year!” TRAVEL EVENTS/2014: (Travel insurance encouraged) Mar. 18-20. We are going back to Atlantic City to BALLY’S casino – not the Atlantic Club casino. Double: $220/pp & singles: $285. Rebates: TBD. On day of return, will stop at RESORTS Casino – Rebate $25 slot bonus. Contacts: Virginia S/Beverly J, 718-379-0377. Thurs., May 8. A spring trip to see the Biblical story of “MOSES” at the Sight and Sound Theatre, PA, plus a delicious luncheon at Good n Plenty’s family style dining. Matinee price: $125. Wait list available. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Beverly J., 718-379-0377. Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the CROWN PRINCESS. Day 1, fly into Los Angeles, board the Crown Princess ship, then we are off to begin our incredible cruise to key sunshiny

African-American Association

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. If your goal is to lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques, then call 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! No experience necessary. Call 646301-9438. Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Simple dance steps for easier participation. Come and enjoy! Call 917-903-7073. Music Appreciation/Singing Classes – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. All levels of vocal abilities are accepted.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

California cities, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Ensenada, Mex. On day 8, sail back to Los Angeles for departure home. Cabin rates/double: Inside - $1980; Oceanview - $2210; Balcony - $2330/$2360. Final payment due May 28. For additional information, contact: Claudette D., 718-3794784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices includes transportation): Come to Clubroom, 19 – Check the (WIF) Wall of Information and see what new and exciting shows are pending. (On Thursdays - from 3:005:00 p.m., Committee members will be in clubroom 19). GOOD AND WELFARE: It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden passing of member, Ida Bradshaw. To her family, may your heart and soul find peace and comfort. And to those of you still under the weather, we want you to know that you are thought of warmly, and we wish you brighter days and a healthier new year. (Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 20, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting. Please attend. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 11th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February 15, in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The time of this event is from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Carol Productions. The cost of this event is $30 per person. ($35 at the door). ($3 per set-up). For ticket information, please contact Ms. Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-5430, Ms. Barbara Irby at (718) 379-9294, or Ms. Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837. The community is invited to come out and

Computer Laptop Classes – The next class will be 1/28, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. $5 fee. Members get one class free. Call 718-379-5555. Children’s Early Morning Dropoff and After School Programs – School days. Call 718-379-5555. Education – The Institute for Youth Study Group meets on 2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. and 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Call 718-3795555. Employment Assistance – Contact us at 718-379-5555 for information about employment. Association Meeting – Our next meeting will take place on Saturday, 2/8 in Dreiser Center, Rm. 15 at 4 p.m. If you are unable to attend, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL

have an enjoyable time while celebrating the St. Valentine’s weekend. Members are reminded that all instances of personal illness, death in the family, home-bound status, surgery and hospitalizations, should be reported to Ms. Gertie Brown, our Good & Welfare Committee Chairperson. She will take care of all acknowledgements from the club regarding these matters. She can be contacted at (347) 2752995. The club continues to support our members who are home-bound and those members who are recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery. I would like to thank the community and the membership for your continued support. —George T. Clarke

Please be mindful of ALL Stop Signs in the Parking Facilities!

718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.) Members and friends, we require your telephone number when signing up for shows and/or trips along with your deposit to reserve your seat. There have been missed opportunities due to omitted contact numbers. Please note Cash payments will no longer be accepted for security reasons effective January 1, 2014. All checks/money orders - made

21 CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.” It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a great literary leader. Brother Amiri Baraka (10/7/34-1/9/14) was a poet and author of many essays. On January 9th, 2014, at the age of 79, his final chapter came to a close but may the legacy that he leaves behind read on. We thank him for his contributions and knowledge. With a new year comes new air. Not everyone gets to breathe it, but for those of us who are lucky enough to do so, let’s love it and live in it. Wishing everyone a beautiful and inspired week ahead! —Mercedes A. Terzol

payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. FYI - Committee members will be available Mondays and/or Thursdays after 3:00 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 19 – 718-379-0377. “A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.” —Claudette Davis

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. 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

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com. Please direct all correspondence inquiries, etc. to the mailing address. Upcoming Calendar of Events at Einstein Community Center: Effective January 2014, Executive Committee monthly meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesdays at 1:00

Church of the Savior

be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15-10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

NAACP

p.m. as follows: February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10. Membership meetings are at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 26, February 23, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, September 28, October 26, November 23, and December 28. All are welcomed. The amended 2014 Calendar is ready for distribution. If you did not receive one, stop by the office. Thank you to the 100 plus guests who came out and supported our Jubilee Day Celebration. Special thanks to Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the Church of the New Vision for hosting the event, as well as Harvest

As we have so many new cooperators, we will collect annual dues of $5 per family at the meeting. We are also trying to obtain a guest speaker, so please peruse next week's paper for further information Cake Sale Fundraiser: Saturday, February 15 from 11 a.m. until... Please contact Ms. Brown-Clarke at (718) 671-1685 to inform her of what you are bringing. If you don't have the time or

Integrative Health Massage Therapy

A Little Corner of Heaven

Serving The Community At The Bay Plaza Mall For Info & Appointment Call: 1-917-346-1806

• Diminishes Chronic Pain • Relieves Tired and Aching Muscles • Relieves Pain of Neck and Back Injuries • Increases Range of Motion in Joints

Love

Life

Restoration Ministries’ Pastor Anthony Davis; Co-op City Baptist Church, Rev. Grace M. Emanuel; Minister Dianne Thomas and all the participants of this program. Youth participants will be awarded community service letters. Our organization is able to function because of the support of volunteers who give of their time to make a difference in the lives of others and in the community. We appreciate your support and are grateful for your willingness to serve. 2014 brings with it a set of challenges and opportunities, therefore, we must Step Up Our Game. As you know, in 2013 we won several major victories in court and the Soda Ban, Community

Building 32 Association

Reminder: Our election for Board members for the Building 32 Association is January 28, at 7:30 p.m. in our Association Room, which is located in Building 32 B, first floor rear. Nominations will be taken from the floor; they can also be mailed to Bldg. 32 Association Election Committee, 4160 Hutch. River Pkwy. E. Apt. 4 A, Bronx NY 10475. You must be an Association member to be nominated.

Major Medical Auto Accident (No Fault) Workers Comp (upon approval) Debit and Credit

Dr. Smith Sermon Topic: Nothing to Fear! Reading from Holy Scripture: Psalm 56:9. "Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help, by this I know that God is for me!" Thought of the week: "Injustice somewhere is injustice everywhere." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed. Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome. Never a fee, and is non-sectarian! Bible Study will resume in January. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or

• Express Anti-oxidant Facial • Heaven’s Signature Non-Surgical Face Lift • PCA Hyperpigmentation Peel • Lypo Slim Cellulite Reduction Body Wrap Debit and Credit

www.alittlecornerofheaven.com

Health

Beauty

energy to bake, donations of purchased items are more than welcome. If you wish to try a new recipe, we will be the tasters, and if you love to bake, there are many cooperators willing to sample your goodies. Lending Library: After a long wait - and we thank you for your patience our lending library will be open effective Wednesday, February 5. The hours of operation for Wednesday are 6 to 7

receiving food, please call 718-9255052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here's how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc... Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesdays, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. or Sunday morning, 9 10 a.m. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors. Do you or members of your family or friends need affordable health insurance? Good news! Go online www.healthinsurance.gov. Don’t have a computer? Go to local library. They will assist you for free. You can’t afford not to be insured. —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Safe Act and Stop & Frisk. Voter registration and Get Out the Vote efforts helped achieve some important election victories in NYC. Please take advantage of the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment ends March 31. Community Outreach Food Drive Collection Box: We are accepting nonperishable food items for Church of the Savior Food Pantry (e.g. canned goods, oatmeal, cereal, etc. ... please check expiration dates on all items). Thank you. Voter Registration Forms available in English & Spanish: Voter registration is an ongoing activity. —Brenda Brown p.m. On Thursday, hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. The days and hours will change monthly. You can borrow one or two books and will need to return the quantity you have borrowed. You can replace these books with others you have read or return the ones you read. We have fiction and nonfiction, hard cover and paperbacks. We can also use donations of books you no longer want. —Lorna Smith

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE BRONX

• Divorce • Custody/Visitation

• Child Support • ACS Cases

CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION

718-681-2628 David M. Shapiro

903 Sheridan Avenue - 2nd Floor Bronx, NY Across the street from the Courthouse.

Available for Free Seminars with local community groups.

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

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. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-

Community Protestant Church

11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM FOR OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Sunday School for Children and Youth is now in session. Our program begins at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast to follow. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS Please join us on Sunday, January

12, at 3:30 p.m. – Observance of 13th Annual Official Boards Day. Theme: “Working Together in Perfect Harmony for the Kingdom of God.” ALL NIGHT PRAYER SERVICE AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT – ALL ARE WELCOME! Friday, January 24, 9:00 p.m. – Saturday, January 25, 7:00 a.m. – The Diaconate Ministry of Community Protestant Church invites you to come and celebrate the Goodness of God at our All-Night-Praise Service. Theme: “O God, we give Glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name.” Come out and have one of the most spiritual experiences of your life as you fellowship with friends, family

Circle of Christ Church

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). Thought for this week: “The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quite waters. He refreshes my soul.” Some times God is calling us to rest.

But we don’t want to rest. We even feel guilty about it. We have places to go, people to see and important things to do. You can hear the quiet whisper of the One that knows you the best and loves you the most, “It is time to rest.” The question is Why? Because He wants to refresh your soul and give you peace that can only be found at His feet. Rest is not really an option. It is a spiritual discipline that needs to become a spiritual habit in our life. Rest is a struggle in many people’s lives.

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation 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 Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 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 is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below. SAVE THE DATE: Aug. 19-22 “Black History & Black Presence in the Bible & Faith is at the Heart of Our Heritage” Black History Month Celebration will be held on Saturday, February 1st at 2 p.m. Features include: African-American Cottage Art Exhibits, Health Awareness Resource Table, Music Ministry, Praise Dance Ministry and performance by the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers. Free admission, open to the community. Following the event, take-out only dinners are $10. Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada 3 Day/2 Night, August 20-22. For information, please contact B. Brown, 718-6713748; T. Gavin, 917-587-5057 or church office, 718-671-8746. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Church of the New Vision

Fatigue is not a spiritual gift. We can come to Jesus and rest on Him, trust Him and live at peace. We want to remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referrals services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back. Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God.

23 members and neighbors. This is a special worship experience, in which everyone participates in praying, singing, scripture reading, inspirational reading, praise music and testimony. Breakfast will be served at the end of the service. We request that you sign up in advance for an accurate count for food preparation. You may sign up after service on Sunday after service or by calling the church office (718) 862-9172. 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

CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s Church 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained SPECIAL EVENT Every first Sunday of the month, the service is bilingual. ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Stop The Violence Prayer Walks are held each Saturday in each section in Co-op City. Please join one of these walks against violence in our community when you can. The walks begin at 3 p.m. at the following locations: Library (Bartow); Town House

Restaurant (Dreiser) and Basketball Court (Bellamy and Benchley). The Section 5 Prayer Walk begins at 4 p.m. in front of the Teen Center. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, December 18 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:00 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, February 11 for the next Men’s Prayer Service. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them next year as they sail to the Caribbean. They will be

sailing on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas going to Kings Wharf, Bermuda, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Labadee, Haiti. This 10-day cruise will be from Thursday, July 17, to Saturday, July 26. For additional information or reservations, please call 718-379-0541, 917-612-1245 or 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

The association would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year with the expectation of better things to come. We hope all enjoyed the holidays. The association’s celebration for the New Year 2014 took place on Saturday, January 11th at 7 p.m. Everything went well, we did the pizza and salad thing, it was plentiful and very tasty. GRATITUDE: We are so grateful to have the patriarchs in our midst, who are affectionately called Mr. John and Ms. Bea, and they keep us on our toes. We thank the cooperators who are dedicated to the association for without us all there would be no coming together for the common cause of keeping abreast of the needs of our fellow neighbors. Thanks again, Margie, Sharon and Thalia, for a job well done of the

holiday party. GENERAL MEETING: Now the date for our general meeting for this month will be forthcoming, keep an eye out for the Crawler, channel 591 and flyers. The voting and election of officers will take place at this meeting. As we are into a new year, a new beginning, we look forward to accomplishing more goals together. I am sure we were certainly appreciative of our year starting out with the BASIC STAR AND ENHANCED STAR credits in our first carrying charge of the year. What a surprise and delightful way to start the new year. Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, etc., during the month of January. We will con-

tinue to keep the sick, those on the mend, in our prayers. We sadly announce the passing of Jorge Roman Sr., the husband of Carmen Roman, our lobby attendant in Bldg. 27B. To Carmen and her family, please know that the association extends our deepest sympathy and may your hearts be filled with peace and comfort. We now have a new Mayor, Comptroller, and Public Advocate, offices which are so vital to the needs of the city and the people. May we continue to pray for leaders everywhere that they will do what is right and just for those they represent. To all of our neighbors, may our new year and new beginning be filled with peace, love and happiness. —H. Overman

Power in the People Numbers matter in every aspect of life from the money in our wallets, to the calories in our food. Therefore, when we ask you to participate in your community events, we are actually opening a door to help empower yourself. Food is power and it is synonymous with thought. Feed your mind with positive thought and energy and you get the nutrients to move. Share it with others and you start to get the numbers. Get the numbers and you create power. With that power, you uplift a community. With that unity, you change the world!!!!

We must first begin to do this on a small scale. We must begin with our families, our friends and those who are close to us with positive influence. Everyone knows at least one person with positive influence. We know at least 2 people who are open to positive influence. The next step is to bring them to a Building 21 meeting. Then I challenge you to experience the magic. Our next meeting will be Tues., January 21. We are preparing for our February meeting which will be Black History Month. Your ideas and talent of many sorts are all welcome. Please come to our January

meeting on Tuesday to discuss plans for the February meeting. Our meeting starts at 7 p.m. sharp. The location: Building 21B Association Room in back of the lobby. Always remember, there is always power in the people and it starts with you or the power may automatically go to those unworthy. We are neighbors and we are family, we will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us: 347-504-1821. —Kevin Lambright

Building 17 Association

Hello, everybody. I would like to say thanks to everyone who took part in our annual post-holiday party. We served up a 5-star menu to our 5-star guests. Special thanks to Betty Thomas & Barbara Johnson, who, with their ingenious and innovative ideas, made our Association Room look like a 5-star restaurant. Also, I would like to thank each and everyone on the express side for their patience and courtesy toward one another until the elevator is quickly restored. We say hello to all sick and homebound. Hoping the New Year will bring you better health. Remember, your Association works for you. Also remember, if everyone did a little, no one has to do alot. —James Payne

Advertising works! 718.320.3300, ext. 3384 for our affordable rates.

Building 27 Association

Building 21 Association

Family Owned and Operated

• Large Chapel on premises

on premises • Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

A dignified funeral every family can afford. All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 49 Years Serving Our Community • Casket Showroom

• Cremations

Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665

NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level). Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Midday worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service will be held every Friday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name saying that I am the Christ and will deceive many.” Mt. 24:4,5. Many people will claim that Jesus is the Christ, yet their teaching will deceive many. They will teach ideas that are contrary to the Bible. Many professing Christian teachers in the world today fall into this camp, as they have fallen away from sound Biblical teachings and instead place traditions of men and/or the goal of increasing church attendance figures above the authority of the Bible. Sincere followers of Jesus should seek to fellowship with people who follow and teach what Jesus and His apostles did. Greater Love is a loving, teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace. Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of ‘great and precious promises’’ Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceed-

ing great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:1-4) At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from his grace, we would not receive any promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word. Grace allowed us to enjoy God’s unmerited favor, gave us a gift that we

did not deserve. This is the true love of God that supersedes the love of human as John 3; 16 stated: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. His love towards us is so strong that He was willing to give up his life for us. 1st Corinthians 13:4 speaks of charity suffers long, and is kind, charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, it not puffed up. It is very important that we try to love one another as God loves, love is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. 1st John 4:8 states: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. For further information, please call 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334. —Rev. R. Sibblies

be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you how to allow the Word of God to transform you by the renewal of your mind one step and one day at a time. When you change your attitude, you can change your altitude. The Greater Love family invites whosoever will to come out and fellowship with us. We are located on the ground level at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance red buzzer. Afternoon Praise and Worship Service is held every Sunday at 3:45 p.m. Free parking in Garage #1.

Mark Your Calendar: KFC Ministry (Kids For Christ) – Ages 5-12 Saturday afternoon at the Movies & Cupcake Bake – February 8th – 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Parents/sibling must accompany children). Movie: The Prince of Egypt Men’s Fellowship: Come out and hear powerful testimonies of “How I Got Over” Saturday, February 22nd from 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. – lunch served. Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible Study: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m. Sunday Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Youth Nite - Meets Bi-Weekly (Ages 13+) – Friday, January 31st at

7 p.m. – Forum Topic: “Choices.” Special Announcements Prayer Requests: Let us pray for you. Submit your requests via email to glcubc@optonline.net or stop in to complete a prayer card, and we will take it to the Lord in prayer. Christian Book Drive: Please donate your unused or surplus Bibles, Christian books, Bible dictionaries/ encyclopedias & inspirational books to the church library. Kindly bring items to the church or give us a call/text to arrange a pick up. Food Pantry: We welcome donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please bring items to the church or call for a pick-up. Tutoring Service: Please stop in for details or send an email to glcubc@optonline.net. —Pastor Carol Landrum

on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, when we will celebrate the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Calendar of Events: The Annual Congregational Meeting

and election of officers will take place immediately after service on Sunday, January 26. Upcoming Event: Deluxe Motor coach transportation, 3-day trip to Toronto, Canada; Saturday, August 30 to Monday, September 1. Trip includes 2 nights hotel accommodation, 4 meals, professional guided historic tours and time at the casino. Payment plan is available. Outreach Program: We continue to

collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Happy are they who trust in the Lord! * they do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods.” (Psalm 40:4) —M. Chambers

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

DIVORCE - BANKRUPTCY • ABSOLUTE LOWEST FEES • EVENING APPTS. AVAILABLE • IMMEDIATE FILING

• FREE CONSULTATION • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS

“COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE”

633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.

718.239.7110

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Wed., January 22

Tues., January 21

Mon., January 20

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

JASA CLOSED

MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. DAY

Thurs., January 23

Mon., Jan. 20

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Matinee Movie w/George 10:00am-12:00pm Rm 45

Word Games Rm 31 9:30am - 11:30pm

Dominos 10:00am, Rm 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive Rm. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

10:00am-11:00am Rm 31

Spelling Bee

Line Dancing w/Voncile

10:00am, Rm 49

Library

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am Computer Lab

Bingo 1:00pm, Rm 49

9:30am 11:30am, Rm 7

Tai Chi Mind Teasers

St. Louis ribs Mashed sweet potatoes Collard greens

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Orange juice Polish beef sausage w/onions Stewed tomatoes Green beans

Salisbury steak w/gravy Red potatoes Carrots & peas

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Thurs., Jan. 23

Fri., Jan. 24

Orange pineapple juice Baked salmon w/chive Roast chicken w/gravy mustard sauce Israeli cous cous Kasha Varnishkes w/peas Winter blend vegetables Creamed spinach Alt: Chicken salad Orange juice Roast chicken Greek style Roasted potato Spinach

Tilapia w/lemon & dill Pesto pasta w/broccoli Carrots

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Gefilte fish

Art Class 1:00pm -3:00pm, Rm 7

YOGA w/Bhadra

Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

Dominoes Stay Well Exercise

9:30am-11:30 am, Rm. 31

9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7

10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

10:00 -11:30am, Rm. 8

Bingo

11:00am, Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

Chat Session

12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

1:00- 3:30pm, Rm. 31

Card Games

Po-ke-no

Drama Club

2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

1pm - 2pm, Rm. 49

1:30 – 4:00, Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile 9-10am, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/ Jenifer 10–11:30am, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12pm, Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11am-12pm Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

JASA CLOSED

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm 4

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

2:30pm, Rm. 31

JASA CLOSED

11:00am-12:00pm, Rm 2

Word Games

Dominos

JASA CLOSED

Alt: Sliced turkey

9:30 – 10:30am, Rm 7

10:00am, Rm. 45

9:00am-1:00pm, Rm. 31

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Apple juice Chicken Breast w/creamy dill sauce Mashed potatoes Carrots

Wed., Jan. 22

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Sewing w/Raymonde

Stay Well Exercise

11:00am-12:00pm Rm 31 Bingo 1:00 – 3:30pm Rm 31 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm 31

Non-Kosher

Alt: Cold breaded fish Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Kosher

MARTIN LUTHER KING MARTIN LUTHER KING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY JR. DAY JR. DAY

Tues, Jan. 21

2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm 2

Fri., January 24

Date:

Piano Sing Along

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

11:00 am – 12:00pm, Rm. 7

Crochet and Knitting

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

Art 10:00am, Rm. 45 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36

10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7

Meditative Moments

Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

11:00 – 12:00pm, Rm. 8

Card Games

12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 49

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

Mind Teasers Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7

Spanish Class 1pm – 2pm, Rm. 7

Therapeutic Yoga

1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8 (Schedule subject to change without notice)

TRIPS PRICE PICK-UP TIMES We regret WEEKLY to announce that after January 17, Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1st Mondays : trips Stew Leonards $5JASA 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. ALL that require$15 buses will be 1st Mondays: Super Wal-Mart 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays Bowling $2.50 11:00am 11:30am 11:15am cancelled until further notice. (for transportation) DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation. Effective February 4, the suggested contribution for lunch will increase to $2. We regret to announce that after January 17 ALL trips that require JASA buses will be cancelled until further notice. Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops for Medicare Beneficiaries – Tuesday, 21st & 28th, February 4th, February 11th and February 18th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. Each session covers a new topic. Sign up today and remember to mark your calendars, so you are able to attend all six sessions. To sign up for the sessions, please call the Bartow Ave. office at 718-320-2066. AARP Tax-Aide – Hosted by JASA; sponsored by AARP Foundation – Free Tax preparation and free E-File - @ 135 Einstein Loop (Room 35) – February 4th to April 9th, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. JPAC Café – What does NYC’s new administration mean for you? Join us for a legislative update and seize the opportunity to voice your concerns to local representatives about issues in the community – Thursday, January 30th – 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – 2049 Bartow Avenue – Room 31 (Senior Center). Six week Arthritis Exercise program at the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers - The program’s multiple components are to reduce pain and stiffness, maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability – Wednesday, January 21st - February 26th 135 Einstein Loop (Room 45) - 11 a.m. – Monday, January 27th - March 3rd – Bartow Senior Center, Room 31, 12:45 p.m. JASA will be closed Monday, January

20th in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Walmart – Friday, January 24th (CANCELLED) SUPER BOWL PARTY – Sunday, February 2, 5:30 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7 - $5 per guest 60 years and better; Heroes, wings, salads, soft drinks and snacks provided. NO outside food permitted and NO ALCOHOL. Limited to first 40 guests! RSVP: 718-320-2066. Resorts World Casino @ Aqueduct – Wednesday, February 12th (54 seat Coach Bus) $20 - Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Dreiser – 9:45 a.m. & Einstein – 10 a.m. Departure from casino is 3:30 p.m. Coat Drive - 177 Dreiser Loop – Rm. 7, ongoing until February 5. If you have any used coats that are in decent condition to donate, please bring them to the Dreiser Senior Center. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, January 27th - 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. For information: 718320-2066. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, January 21st - 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066. Grandparent Connection – Next grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 30th at 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, you may contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139, or 917-734-5935.

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: The AARP online Brain Health Center is available to find out how exercise reduces dementia risk, and why being a good friend is good for your mind. It will also tell you when to worry about that “senior moment.” Plus, get tips to improve your memory and keep your brain in good shape at any age. Go to www.aarp.org/brainhealth. Get well wishes to Carolyn Lemon and George Upton. NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES March 31-April 1 – Sands Casino w/a $20 free play & lunch voucher; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; full buffet breakfast and then to see MOSES at the Millennium Theater; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach … $295/double; $285/triple; $345/single (travel insurance to be determined)… contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

May 21 – The Magic of Motown at Foxwoods’ Fox Theatre – Stroll down memory lane with the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The O’Jays, The Platters and many more…$84/pp includes reserved seating, free buffet, $10 slot play, transportation and gratuities…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/ shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241 August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights… Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I-$1,438; Balcony: E-2$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N-$1,827; Outside cabin: I-$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — $350 deposit will secure early-bird rates … contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Baychester Library: Bronx Senior Theatrical Project, with teaching artist Leona Heyward Hull. Mondays 1-3 p.m., beginning February 24. If interested, please stop by the branch to enter into the drawing for selection on Feb. 10th. Mondays 1-3 p.m., beginning February 24,2014 UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 18 - FILM, 2 p.m.: 40 years Later: Our People w/MLK Jan. 20 - LIBRARY CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Jan. 21 - Mini Job Fair w/Stop & Shop, COSTCO, FDNY, FEGS and WORKFORCE1 Jan. 21 - NO TODDLER TIME TODAY Jan. 25 - FILM, 2 p.m.: Skyfall w/Daniel Craig WEEKLY EVENTS Game On - Every Monday, 3:00 p.m. Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. (Except 1/21) Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:00 Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Monday, January 20—All centers will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Wednesday, January 22—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served; Weather permitting. Wednesday, April 13—Going to Courtlant, N.Y. for luncheon and show. “THE RAT PACK.” Also Marilyn Monroe. Price is $69. Marilyn will be singing and including a member from the audience. Pick-up time in 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. $5 deposit will hold your seat. All payment for The Rat Pack must be paid by March 20. Menu: Fruit cup, salad, prime rib of beef, chicken marsala, stuff filet of Sole, dessert, coffee, tea & soda. Also, a com-

plimentary glass of wine or beer. Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma, N.Y. for luncheon and show “The Jersey Boys.” Wonderful music of Frankie Vallie and the Four Season. Price is $79. Pick-up is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. A $5 deposit will hold your seat. Full payment must be in by March 15. Menu: Fruit Cup, minestrone soup, half roasted chicken, London Broil, and Tilapia. All meals served with potato and mixed vegetable, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 from MondayThursday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or come to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. Also you can call Mary at 718-379-4899 in evening. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund

Monday, February 17, back to Resorts Casino. The cost per person is $33, and receive a bonus slot play of $25. Pick-up time is at 8 a.m. from Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Valid photo I.D. and casino card are required. Friday, April 4th, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for an hilarious comedy mystery, Busy Body. The cost per person is $78. Entrée choice of Yankee pot roast, fried shrimps, chicken cordon bleu, summer herb cod, chef’s daily special, baked vegetable lasagna or vegetable kabobs. Selection of homemade breads, salad, mashed potato, potato pancakes topped off with their miniature desserts, coffee or tea. Please send a deposit of as little as $5 to hold your reservation. All balances or full payment must be paid by March 26. “Moses” at the Millennium Theatre, Lancaster, Pa., Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th. Day 1-Lunch at the Hershey Farm Restaurant, fol-

lowed by “Moses” and dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. Overnight at the Haw-thorne Inn with breakfast and then onward to the Sands Casino and bonus package of the day. Cost per persondouble $245; triple-$235; and single$287. Please send in your deposit to hold your reservation. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 17. For all of the trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2958, or Lydia at 718-6713005 Mondays through Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 5 to 8 p.m. Please remember those who are homebound and in nursing homes. Give them a call. It is with great sadness and sympathy that we extend to Marilyn Sherman and family on the passing of their beloved, husband, father and grandfather, Nathan Sherman. May they know of no more sorrows. —Lydia Ruas

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

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

An important Biblical passage contains just five little, but powerful words. “Justice, justice shall you pursue.” (Deuteronomy 16:20). A Spanish Rabbi in the 14th Century, raised a very interesting question about this sentence. Why was the word “justice” repeated twice? He answered that the duplication brings out the greatest possible emphasis on even-handed justice for all. These are his exact words: “Justice, whether to your profit or loss, whether in word or in action, whether to rich or poor.”

I recall reading about an important leader who was arrested for speeding and brought before a judge in a Los Angeles court. The judge delivered quite a sermon and indicated that just because he was an important civic leader, he would not be excused from his responsibilities. The man sneered and said to the judge, “Aren’t you the eloquent one? I’ll bet you can recite Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address by heart, too.” “I’m proud to say I can,” said the judge, “and I hereby fine you four score and seven dollars.” Justice, justice shall you pursue!

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching, is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning

services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi's class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Office: We are open 2 days a week. Monday and Thursday. Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Flea Market: We are now selling jewelry; many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft

covered books are 25¢ each 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each. We have walkers for $10 and $15 each. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor. —Arlene Rodriquez

SAVE THE DATE “Let’s celebrate 2014”—ALL cooperatives in Building 4A, 4B and 4C are invited to attend a “Post-Holiday Brunch,” Saturday, January 25, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room

in the rear of Building 4B. Come meet, greet and eat with your neighbors in this New Year. As always, you are welcomed to bring your favorite dish to share with everyone. —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

Handicapped Adults Association

Donizetti/Building 4 Association

Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc.

SHALOM Jewish George Farr - Funeral Director Funeral “The Bronx Jewish Community Home, Inc. Memorial Chapel” (718) 828-9222 (718) 828-1700 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718379-6920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, January 24, is before 4:44 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, January 18, at 5:47 p.m. Coming Events: Saturday, January 18, at 9:00 a.m. – Please join Rabbi Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the minion. Sunday, January 19 at 1 p.m. - The Synagogue sponsors a fun afternoon of Bingo. Admission is $3 per person and includes snacks and refreshments. Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King Birthday (observed). Sunday, February 2 & 16 at 1 p.m. Synagogue & Sisterhood Bingo afternoons respectively. Plan on joining us! Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent

“in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time. Last Saturday, we had a special Kiddush in honor of Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold. Rabbi Daniel has been with the Traditional Synagogue for Five Years. Let us do this again in 2019 (emis). Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Sherman family on the passing of their beloved Nathan. The Sherman family sincerely thanks all who have planted trees in Israel; made contributions to the synagogue; sent cards of condolences and made phone calls and visits for the shiva. Again, thank you all. Your help is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Our next general membership meeting will be held on Monday, January 27, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. We would like to welcome our new residents to the building. Part of our general membership meeting discussion will be building issues such as the maintenance of the building and barking dogs in the building, etc. If you hear a dog barking, call Co-op City Department of Public Safety at 718-671-3050. We have elderly and disabled neighbors in our building. Take a moment to reach out to them. To our elderly neighbors who would like to sign up for the

RUOK Program, forms will be available at our next meeting. If you need to update your contact information, we will have those forms available as well. A special shout-out to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to our troops. On Monday, January 20, let’s take a moment to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how we can recommit to making his dream our dream and a reality. We can be reached at 718-379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Community support for families in need

The Circle of Christ Church, located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level, is collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. The church also provides counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992 and leave a message. Someone will get back to you.

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! For those who are unaware, Jesus takes us as we are and makes us what we should be. Let’s look at a few verses

of scripture that support this. Colossians 1:21-23 says: 21 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in his sight 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under

heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister. Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Please come out and support these services. Happy New Year to all. This is the season we honor Jesus’ birth, not ours. We should put Him first, then our

loved ones second. Enjoy it. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.sonicbids.com/vernonlittle and listen to and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-790-9120. Schedule: Sunday Worship-Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. Monday 9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer/reflections; Wed. Prayer 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ms. Veronica Carreras of Bronxworks will be at 159 Dreiser Loop every Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and in Rm. 10, Dreiser, from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. to assist individuals and businesses with enroll-

ment. You can call for an appt. at 646629-3245; www.rosario ministries.com. WHEN HOPE IS DEFERRED: “So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and scraped himself with it as he sat among the ashes. His wife said to him, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!” (Job 2:79). I walked into the room and my friend burst out crying. “I’m so discouraged! I don’t know what else to do. Will I ever get better!?” After three years of fighting a medical condition, the doctor just told her no progress had been made in the last six months of treatments. Alternative

treatment was needed that might have more severe side effects. Great men of God with healing ministries had prayed for her. A string of doctors had failed to yield any positive results. When hope is deferred, the psalmist says, the heart becomes sick. During these seasons, we can only do one thing. We must hang onto whatever faith we have to get through each day and entrust our lives to Him. “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior” (Hab 3:17-18). When faith doesn’t see results it chal-

lenges what we believe. We must pray as Job prayed: “Teach me what I cannot see” (Job 34:32). God says there is a purpose in everything we go through. Later that day, another friend who once had the same issues, but was now better, had a word of encouragement. “God is going to reveal things to you through this season of adversity that you would never receive had you not gone through this. This is part of your calling even though Satan is the instrument. God is always bigger than Satan’s afflictions.” Our greatest tests come when we cannot see positive results from our faith and obedience. In such cases, we must die to our expectations and entrust them to our Lord. Have Faith in God! —Bishop Dr. Nancy Rosario

Church of God’s Children

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

CLASSIFIEDS Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Cash Paid

Blinds

For Antiques, old items, collectibles, pre-1950 furniture, gold, silver, diamonds, costume jewelry, oil paintings, coins, stamps, pre-1970 Latin, Jazz, R&B records, rare books, pre1970 sports cards/memorabilia, vintage clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, contents of homes, estates. Call Mark 718-882-0598, Cell 347-734-9261. 1/18

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

Get Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50s to 70s. Call Howard 2/1 at 212-873-4016 anytime. Records Wanted

Spaces for Rent

1. CHURCH WORSHIP SPACE AVAILABLE: St. Paul's Episcopal /Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul's Place off Washington Avenue, Bronx, wishes to rent out its Worship space on Saturdays and other week days. The Worship space can also be made available for rent on Sundays after 3pm. The Church can seat over three hundred people. 2. 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012. If interested, call Father Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment. 1/25 SERVICES

•

SERVICES

Appliances Repair

DUNDEE DAYCARE Daycare

Warm, loving environment for ages 1-6, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

NEW STYLE BLINDS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS? Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town! Repair Closet Doors and much more! Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators • Vacuum Cleaners and more

10% DISCOUNT

(except vacuums and lamps)

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

Call 718.792.2655 10/11

1/25

Cleaning Service Houses, Apts., Offices cleaned. Reasonable Rates. References. 718-882-0598. 1/18

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICE Call: A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC. Residential: $60 for 3 man hours, $75 with supplies Commercial: Call to discuss Call us @ 718-798-4259 or email us @ Sales@abrags.org Website: www.abrags.org for a list of services. 3/22 1/18

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

• 1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700 3/29

Floors

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE • • • • •

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT

Call

(except vacuums)

1-800-479-2667

(718) 320-5112

JASON LASH

3/22

Cleaning Service - Carpet & Upholstery 10/11

• VERTICAL BLINDS • MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

Grout & Carpet Cleaning

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Breath Easy

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person.

718.792.2655

1/25

Home Improvement

General Cleaning — $80 + tax Semi-Heavy Cleaning — $90 + tax Super Heavy Cleaning — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days Accept Cash, Pay-Pal • 4 Hour Minimum

www.spoonercleaning.com

718.792.2655

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

HAVE YOU BEEN ARRESTED FOR DRINKING AND DRIVING (DWI)?

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates. 10% Co-op City resident discount. Call Mike (718) 792-0024

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

$20 OFF

DWI Program

M & M FLOORS

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

1/25

Sign up for New York State DMV Approved Jackson Drinking Driver Program at your local DMV or call 1-914-356-0463 or 718-496-7286. Sign up right away!! 3/22

1/25

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Fully Insured

1/18

Decorator

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

(718) 379-8782

CALL TODAY! 347-769-4912 TROTDUNDI@GMAIL.COM

Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR For prompt service call:

• State Licensed • CPR Certified • Experienced Caregiver

10/11

Co-op City Resident Specials

Elimin ate Bugs

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! 8/2

Advertise! Call 718-320-3300, x3384 for affordable rates!

1-800-479-2667

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Data Recovery Virus Removal - Laptop Overheat - Cracked Screen Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

— since 1969 —

3/1

1-800-479-2667 • Don’t Pay More At Your Local Hardware Store •

We BEAT Any Quote!

1/25

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

CLASSIFIEDS Locksmith

Co-op City Times

SUBSCRIPTION FORM

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

Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

(Includes postage and handling)

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

$52/Year

The Co-op City Times is FREE for all Shareholders.

20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson

High Quality Labor For a Low Price! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 Music Lessons

12/28

Advertise! Call 718-3203300, x3384 for affordable rates!

A music teacher w/college degree offers affordable music lessons for kids from 6-7 years old and up. (Piano keyboard). Books are available. Tatiana 347-393-3169. 2/1

FATHER & SON Top Quality Work - Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, 2/1/14 Floor Sanding, Refinishing, Waxing.

917.325.5334

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.) Display Classified: $8 first column inch, $4 ea. add’l. 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 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. No personals.

PRINT YOUR AD HERE CLEARLY. Attach sheet if needed. Use Pen or Typewriter.

1. CATEGORY (Required): 2. AD TEXT:__________ ____________ ____________ ______________4

NAME ___________________________________

____________

______________

______________8

ADDRESS ________________________________

____________

______________

_____________12

CITY ____________________ST____ ZIP_______

____________

______________

_____________16

____________

______________

_____________20

____________

______________

_____________24

PHONE __________________________________ Subscribe for #______ year(s).

Painting

Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or

WHO SHOULD SUBSCRIBE? • Local Businesses • Advertisers • Family Members of Shareholders • Potential Shareholders • Former Shareholders • ANYONE!

BRONX, NY 10475 • 718.320-3380 1.718.320.3300, ext. 3384

Send Check or Money Order for $52/year, made out to Co-op City Times 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm 21, Bronx, NY 10475

718.320.3300, ext. 3384

NAME _________________________________________________________ PHONE ADDRESS

________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

CITY ________________________STATE________ ZIP __________________ Insert for (#) _________ times. Starting issue date: _____________.

Papers are mailed Monday after issue date.

Volunteers

January is National Blood Donor Month. Please donate blood. Help save a life!

Laundry Room Etiquette Please be considerate of others when sharing use of the laundry room. While using the machines or waiting for your clothes to finish: • Please refrain from playing loud music; • Keep an eye on young children accompanying you; • Do not leave clothes unattended in washers and dryers for long periods of time; • Do not remove carts from laundry rooms; • Do not use the laundry baskets and/or laundry tables to sort dirty clothes.

Co-op City Times / January 18, 2014

NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.) W E ’ L L PA Y T H E TA X W I T H M O S T R E PA I R S ! with this ad

TOWING AVAILABLE!

(718) 365-5300

TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE SPECIAL TUNE-UP Maintain Your Transmission and Prevent Costly Repairs with New Transmission Fluid (Filter and Pan Gasket Additional). Most American Cars. Most Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles.

MOST AMERICAN 4 CYL. CARS • WITH AD

Synthetic Oil Change Available

NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE •New Spark Plugs •Air Filter •Adjust Idle & Timing •Oil Change & Filter •Transmission Service •Repack Wheel Bearing

159

RADIATOR FLUSH $2995

• Up to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil • Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • INCLUDES Road Test and FREE 21 point Vehicle Inspection.

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

INCREASE YOUR CAR’S PERFORMANCE

Parts Included

DISC or DRUM

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

Front or Rear Brakes Most American Cars

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

29 $ 3499 $ 99 39 $

HID HEADLIGHTS 9995

MOST CARS $149.99 INCLUDES INSTALLATION

AXLE SPECIAL

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

CAR CARE PACKAGE

Most Cars

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

Most Cars

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL ARI & PHH DEALERS.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION TUNE-UP

Most American Cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. Slightly Higher)

BRAKE SPECIAL

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

• Replace with up to 1 Gallon Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

NYS INSPECTION STATION

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS

WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS

• • • •

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. & 8 CYL. SLIGHTLY HIGHER

95 95 59

Most American Cars

Is Your CHECK ENGINE Light On?

COMPUTERIZED ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC

FREE

INCLUDING PRINTOUT *Most U.S. Cars

*with most Related Repairs. $39.95 Diagnostic only.