Co-op City Times 01/25/14

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Vol. 49 No. 4

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Board approves 2014 election schedule, rules and formation of Election Committee Volunteers to serve on committee being solicited

At the Wednesday, Jan. 15th meeting of the Riverbay Board of Directors, a majority of the Directors present approved the 2014 general election rules and schedule, as well as the formation of this year’s Election Committee.

Resolution 14-03, which was submitted by Board President Bill Gordon, and seconded by First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and Board Treasurer Othelia Jones, states: “Whereas, the Riverbay Corporation’s By-Laws, Article II, Section I, 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 14, 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 regBY ROZAAN BOONE

ulation promulgated by the Riverbay Board of Directors, the 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, …”

Resolution 14-03 was approved at the January 15th meeting by Directors Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Othelia Jones, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

Directors Bernard Cylich, Daryl Johnson, Francine Jones, Andrea Leslie and Evelyn Turner voted not to support the resolution, and Directors Leah Graham and Tony Illis were absent.

However, with the annual meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 21, not May 14 as reflected in Resolution 14-03, a telephone vote was conducted on Thursday into Friday to change the date of the annual meeting of shareholders. Amended

MTA: Co-op City bus service enhancements coming by summer

After a more than a three-year-long battle to restore some, if not all, of the bus service cut from Co-op City in June of 2010, the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) recently released its findings of a comprehensive study of the current service in the community and recommended several changes which its claims will improve service both within the community and to key destinations outside the community.

The findings of the study were first released in the form of a letter from NYCTA President Carmen Bianco to elected officials and first received early yesterday. It was posted on the MTA website by late morning.

Bianco’s letter recommends four specific changes to routes serving Co-op City to help alleviate some of the specific gaps in service. But perhaps most significantly, it recommended increases in service and running time adjustments as warranted on all routes serving Co-op City beginning as early as this spring.

In his letter, Bianco specifically

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states: “In addition to the study’s recommendations, routine increases in service and running time adjustments will continue to be made to address ridership trends. As warranted by ridership, additional trips will be scheduled for most routes that serve Co-op City and running times will be adjusted, which will meet growing ridership and reduce customer wait time. To do this, weekday service adjustments will be implemented on the Bx. 12, Bx. 12 Select Bus Service, Bx. 26, Bx. 28/38, Bx. 29, Bx. 30, and Q 50 in the spring of 2014.”

Bianco added that data regarding the quality of weekend service to and in the community is still being collected and adjustments will be made based on that analysis by the fall of this year.

In addition, the study recommended four specific changes to routes in the community to help compensate for service gaps to very specific areas of the community.

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For the record

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In last week’s President’s Message ment to provide docissue of the City umentation to all the News, I was accBoard members of used by Director that meeting, includPresident Daryl Johnson of ing emails from working with Management to preVerizon to Riverbay.

The true facts here are that after vent Verizon from competing here in Optimum proposed their bulk sale Co-op City. This is an outright lie on agreement, Management reached out Director Johnson’s part. to Verizon to give them a chance to There is nothing I, Management, beat the Optimum offer. Verizon or the Board can do to prevent responded with an offer that was $2 Verizon from operating in Co-op cheaper and included 108 less chanCity; If we tried, it would be illegal. nels. The bigger issue with the Verizon is a multi-billion dollar corVerizon offer was that if we went poration that knows their legal rights and has made a business decision not with the Verizon offer, we would also to compete here in Co-op City. As for lose up to approximately $500,000 a Director Johnson’s proposed resoluyear from our marketing agreement with Optimum. Verizon told us they tion, if he had picked up the mail in were not prepared to give us anything his mailbox at Bartow, he would have to offset the loss of this income or to known another Director had inquired about Manage-ment’s meeting with Verizon, and I had directed Manage(Continued on page 2)

Bill Gordon

Flight drill on Wednesday, Jan. 29

On Wednesday, January 29, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct a test flight intercept of two Customs & Border Patrol aircraft by the United States Air Force. The test flight will originate in the vicinity of the Tappan Zee Bridge, southbound along the Hudson River, over Yonkers, crossing into the Bronx, and out over Long Island.

What this means is that you, your friends, and/or your neighbors, may become alarmed by the sound of fighter jets over your homes. The aircraft will be traveling at an altitude of 11,000 feet, however, it is an unfamiliar sound that may awaken sleeping residents and cause concern.

This advisory is to assure you that should you hear this aircraft drill on this date and time, there is no need for concern.

This message is part of the New York City Police Department’s continuing efforts to keep its community partners advised of an upcoming event that may impact you.

Keeping up with winter... Riverbay staff from Buildings and Grounds, Maintenance, Parking Facilities and Commercial Leasing worked throughout Tuesday until 9 p.m. and returned to work at 5 a.m. Wednesday trying to keep the community’s pathways and shopping centers clear as a snow storm dumped up to 12 inches of snow on Co-op City and other areas near the coast throughout the northeast. Bone chilling cold followed and lasted throughout this week, making it the second time this month that there was a several day stretch of temperatures ranging from the single digits to the teens, resulting in this being one of the coldest Januarys in recent memory. More of the same is expected next week.

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assist us if Optimum started a lawsuit.

This made the Verizon offer a nonstarter.

All of these facts were available to Director Johnson, so if he can find any instance where I collaborated with Management to prevent Verizon from

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coming here, I challenge him to present it to the community.

As for his resolution, I take my job as President seriously. I believe if you question all the Board members, they will tell you that I have been fair to all Board members. One of my duties is to

put the agenda together for each meeting. I have placed and will continue to place resolutions on the agenda that I have no intention of voting for and/or feel have no merit, including some past resolutions of Director Johnson. But I will not waste the Board’s time on a

resolution that only satisfies the delusions of one opinionated Director. I did place the issue of the Optimum bulk billing proposal on the agenda at the last Board meeting on Wednesday, January 15, and the Board decided to table the issue for 6 months.

Resolution 14-03 to change the date of the annual meeting of shareholders was approved by Directors Helen Atkins, Bernard Cylich, Bill Gordon, Francine Jones, Othelia Jones, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner and Khalil AbdulWahhab.

Director Daryl Johnson did not vote in support of Amended Resolution 1403; Directors Eleanor Bailey and Andrea Leslie were absent for the vote; and Directors Leah Graham and Tony Illis were absent.

Following the vote to adopt Resolution 14-03 on January 15th, Board President Bill Gordon volunteered to chair the 2014 Election Committee, and Directors AbdulWahhab and Othelia Jones also stepped forward to co-chair the committee.

“The election period will run from March 24th, which is the first day petitions will be available, until June 5th, when the swearing in of the new Directors elected on May 21st takes place and they official take their seats on the 2014-2015 Riverbay Board of Directors,” said Board President Gordon. “The 2014 Election Committee

is asking for cooperators to volunteer to serve on the committee.”

President Gordon pointed out that once the election period begins on March 24th, the Election Committee will meet every Tuesday and those who volunteer to serve on the Election Committee will be required to attend these meetings, assist in certifying the petition signatures, assist at the official Candidates’ Forums, as well as assist the night of the election with the unofficial count, and in reviewing all campaign literature including candidates’ statements and ads, Director’s viewpoints, etc., and assist at the official recount.

“As a member of the Election Committee, you will not be able to endorse any candidate for office,” Director Gordon emphasized.

In addition, according to the election rules, Section A, General Rule #3 (e) states that no member of the [Election] Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates. “Committee members shall … not engage in any activity which may create the appearance of partiality...”

Any shareholder who is interested in serving on the 2014 Election Committee may send their request to: Bill Gordon, Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or email Brdditrector@yahoo.com.

This year, the 2014 Election Committee has decided that there will be three (3) official Candidates’ Forums, one held in each of the 3 community centers in Co-op City, instead of the two official Candidates’ Forums as has been the case in the past several years. In addition, the Board and Riverbay Corporation will not support individual candidates’ meeting held in the past by building associations and certified community organizations.

“At the January 15th Board meeting, the Board approved the election rules for the upcoming Riverbay Board election, and the big change in the rules is that we have decided to go from two official Candidates’ Forums to 3 Candidates’ Forums this year, one held in each of the community’s three community centers—Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein,” said the Chair of the 2014 Election Committee, Director Gordon.

“Since there will be a forum in each community center, the Board has also

decided not to assist building associations and/or community organizations in holding individual candidates’ meetings. As a result, building and organization presidents will not be receiving a letter from this year’s Election Committee concerning scheduling such meetings. The Board feels that this change will give more cooperators the opportunity to see and hear the candidates, and hopefully attract more potential candidates to run for office.”

The first of the 3 official Candidates’ Forums as scheduled by the Election Committee will take place on Monday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The second will be held on Wednesday, May 7, in Dreiser Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m., and the third and final forum, on Monday, May 12th, 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center.

More information regarding the election will be published in the coming weeks as the election petition period approaches. Below is the 2014 election schedule for those who may be interested in either serving on the Election Committee or entering the 2014 campaign for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Election schedule

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Williamsbridge Club’s Community Forum is today

The Williamsbridge Club, in association with Trinity United Methodist Church of Morrisania, invites the community to attend a community forum, “Addressing the Challenges of Minority Males: Each One Reach One,” today, Sat., Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium A. In the morning session, there will be a distinguished panel of speakers, followed by discussion, questions, and with your help, offers of solutions.

During the afternoon session, there will be scholarship applications available, and assistance in completing college application. Various community groups will be present to inform and enroll interested attendees.

The conference will address the entire community, even though it is titled as a men’s conference. Please attend, ask questions and participate in solutions for the support of the youth. For more information, please call (917) 921-5445.

Feb. 7 Open Mike cancelled

The Riverbay Fund’s Open Mike scheduled for February 7, has been cancelled. The new date is April 4, 79 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!

17th Annual Black Film Festival begins Feb. 1

The African-American Association’s 17th Annual Black History Month Black Film Festival will begin on Saturday, February 1st at 12 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center. The selected films are “Mandela and de Klerk” starring Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine, and a documentary by Tariq Nasheed, featuring Co-op City’s own Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, as well as Frances Cress Welsing, and others.

During intermission, there will be a tribute to Brother Amiri Baraka, whose loss was mourned earlier this month. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Please attend.

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Riverbay’s Portico program enhances flooring choices for shareholders Riverbay Corporation is a participant in the Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses.

This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TriState Interiors located at 2925 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring, while current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their choices if they choose to do so with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the difference of the upgrade.

According to Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, in researching the community’s flooring options several years ago when the carpeting that was used previously was discontinued, it was found that the vendor, Mohawk Industries, has a program that is designed for homebuilders, but because of the size of Co-op City, Mohawk agreed to extend the program to Riverbay Corporation as well.

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“We felt that the products that Mohawk offered were better suited to the needs of the corporation,” said Boiko. “We know what the shareholders like and would want and having worked with Mohawk in the past since they were also the manufacturer of the previous carpeting that was used in the development, we decided to go with their portico program.”

This new program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from—and which is a green product—as well as a Berber which has 6-8 different color choices.

“From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in each category,” said Boiko. “Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them, will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.”

New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their vouchers towards other style floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood look style flooring, ceramic tiles, and the new Riverbay 9x9 developed specifically for Riverbay by Mohawk, as well as a whole host of other choices, Boiko said.

On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpeting/ flooring, redecorate or change their

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existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program, which also includes the Mohawk wood floors that Riverbay uses in the apartments.

“All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TriState Interiors and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there, they can choose whatever they like from low end which is excellent carpet, to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly who will also install the carpeting for them.”

Boiko added that while the shareholders benefit in that they will get quality carpeting and flooring at discounted prices from Tri-State compared to other carpet/flooring companies, Riverbay also benefits in that the corporation will receive a rebate of approximately 2-4% of all annual sales which will go back into the corporation’s general fund.

“This program is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Boiko. “It offers quality flooring, it offers discounts and, at the same time, it offers a minimal rebate at the end of the year which goes back into the general fund so it helps to offset some of Riverbay’s expenses as well.”

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, February 14, 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. 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.

Dress appropriately during these cold winter days.

NYC: Co-op City’s sidewalks among cleanest in the city According to the Mayor’s Office of Operations’ Scorecard of Sidewalk Cleaniness, Co-op City regularly rates among the cleanest sidewalks in New York City and this past month of December is no exception.

The recently released scorecard for the month of December, 2013, stated that Sanitation Cleaning District Bx. 101 — which takes in all of Co-op City and a few blocks of private homes and businesses just north and south of the community – received a perfect score with 100% of its sidewalks rated acceptably clean. Only 7 of the 33 Sanitation Cleaning Districts in the Bronx received the perfect rating for the month of December. Co-op City also rated perfect for the month of November, according to the scorecard, and the community also achieved a perfect rating for the month of December in 2012. For the entire year of 2013, Sanitation Cleaning District 101 was deemed as having 99.5% of its sidewalks acceptably clean. Only two of the 33 Sanitation Cleaning Districts in the Bronx rated higher for the year.

Overall, Community Board 10, which takes in all the communities in the east Bronx, from Co-op City in the north to Throggs Neck in the south, rates as having the cleanest sidewalks in the Bronx. An average 99.2% of the sidewalks throughout the Community Board’s service area were rated as acceptably clean for the entire year of 2013.

An average of 96.3% of the sidewalks throughout the borough was rated as acceptably clean for 2013. Through New York City as a whole, 95.7% of the sidewalks were rated as acceptably clean in December.

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presented to the Transit and Bus Committee of the MTA Board for their information at a meeting scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, at MTA headquarters, 347 Madison Avenue in midtown Manhattan. The public is invited to comment on these specific recommendations for improvement to Co-op City’s bus service at that meeting with speaker registration commencing 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the meeting.

The first of four specific recommended changes to Coop City bus service outlined in Bianco’s letter includes a modification of the BX. 23 route, which provides service from Pelham Bay to all of Co-op City’s sections, to operate as one uniformed service pattern throughout the day in both directions. According to the report, “Benefits include reducing customer confusion by streamlining the route to follow a single variant at all times and providing a circulator service that connects all parts of Co-op City and the Pelham Bay Park train station at all times. This change will increase the cost of the route by approximately $180,000.”

The second recommended change is adding a new bus at Asch Loop and Adler Place to serve riders on the Bx. 23, Bx. 26, Bx. 28 and Bx. 30. According to the report, the benefits of this change will include “reducing walking distances for riders assessing Adler Place residences and Bartow Mall by approximately 650 feet, providing additional travel options for southwest Bellamy Loop, and providing improved access to Asch Loop.” The report also states that in order to provide the new bus stop that will serve four lines, 12 to 15 parking spaces will be lost on Asch Loop. The current Bx. 28 stop on Bartow Avenue in front of the Bartow shopping center will be eliminated and replaced by the Asch Loop stop. This, in turn, will create additional parking spaces on Bartow Avenue, according to the report.

The rerouting of the Bx. 28 in both directions through Asch Loop and Co-op City Blvd. is the third recommended change. According to the report, the benefits of this change include “providing additional travel options for customers travelling between Asch Loop, Section 5, Gun Hill Road and points west.”

The fourth recommended change includes adding a new limited stop on the Q50 on Co-op City Blvd. and Dreiser Loop East. According to the report, the benefits of this change will include “providing an additional option for existing Q50 customers, as well as customers travelling between Section 5 and Dreiser Loop.” The report stated that to implement this recommendation, 8 to 10 parking spaces would have to be eliminated.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, who has been at the forefront of trying to have the MTA restore much of the service lost in Co-op City in 2010, said yesterday morning that the MTA “appears to have done a thorough job in studying the community’s bus service and the recommended changes – while not 100% of what the community has been asking for – is nevertheless a nice step in the right direction.” He added that the MTA appears to have kept their word in conducting the promised and thorough study at the request of the community.

The study came out of a direct written request from Community Board 10 and its chairman John Marano to MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast for a detailed study of the public transportation needs of Co-op City after numerous public protestations from the community regarding no restoration of its previously cut bus service especially in light of the impending increased commercial development in the immediate vicinity of Co-op City, specifically the new Mall at Bay Plaza opening later in 2014.

Prendergast, in turn, granted Marano’s request and ordered NYCTA staff to conduct a study of the current level of public transportation service in the community and recommended changes.

Ken Kearns, District Manager of Community Board 10, speaking on behalf of the entire Board said yesterday: “Community Board 10 recognizes the importance of bus service to the Co-op City community and requested an

Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014 analysis of the bus service for the cooperators. We are gratified to note that the study, among other things, recommends a one seat ride on the Bx. 23 for the entire development; this means that commuters can utilize the Bx. 23 to connect to all parts of Co-op City, points outside the development and the #6 train at Pelham Bay station. The Board extends its gratitude to the MTA Board and the MTA staff for undertaking this study. Our board believes that the proposals, when implemented, will go a long way to insuring that the residents of Co-op City will receive the type of bus service that they deserve.”

Co-op City’s Congressional representative Eliot Engel said yesterday, “I am pleased the MTA has acted on my request for improved bus service for Co-op City.

These bus lines are an essential service for the Co-op City residents who rely on public transportation to travel to work or school. One of the most important changes is that residents will have 24-hour access to the subway via the Bx 23. This is a very positive development for Co-op City commuters.”

News of the impending study was publicly released on July 22nd along with details of the MTA’s financial plan for the next three years and around the same time when Co-op City residents and leaders were stepping up the public pressure to restore some of the lost service through a series of public forums with leading elected officials, call-in protests, letters to the Governor’s office, and a rally outside MTA headquarters on July 24th just as the MTA Board was meeting to vote on its financial plan for the coming years.

Some in the community saw the promised study as a delaying tactic to perhaps appease the community with

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the hope that something was finally going to be done to improve the community’s bus service.

Even though the NYCTA did recommend some specific improvements to Co-op City’s bus routes as a result of their study, Chairman Bianco did claim in his letter, “Our performance analysis shows that bus service in Co-op City is generally as good or better than the rest of the Bronx for wait assessment, on time performance, bus availability and passenger environment indicators (litter, cleanliness, and climate). While the frequency of service has been decreased for some sections of Co-op City, the current service is well within MTA service guidelines for the current ridership in the area. While bus ridership has generally decreased in the Bronx, bus ridership on Co-op City bus routes has increased slightly since 2009.”

Bianco goes on to dispute the claim made by many over the last three years that the changes enacted in 2010 turned the community into a two-fare zone for many here. He states: “There are actually no trips within Co-op City that can not be completed on a single bus throughout the day, without transferring except for some trips to the Bay Plaza Mall, which also required a transfer prior to 2010.”

Bianco said in his report that the findings of the study were derived through the use of new technologies and advanced algorithmic solutions and the data used was collected over a one month period stretching from midSeptember through mid-October. He added that “MTA staff analyzed newly available Bus Time data and merged it with Automatic Fare Collection data to perform an in-dept study of ridership patterns to evaluate service.”

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Snow Removal – We are experiencing the harshest weather in years, and as a result, when it rains or snows, because the temperatures have been so low, oftentimes the snow and rain instantly freezes upon hitting the ground, making it very difficult to prevent and/or correct icy conditions for walking or driving throughout the community.

During the most recent snowfall, which took place on Tuesday, we had our work crews from the Buildings and Grounds, Construction and Parking Facilities Departments shovel paths periodically throughout the day during the snowfall until approximately 9 p.m., at which time, they stopped and re-convene the next morning at 5 a.m. On the second day, Wednesday, these men worked throughout the day to ensure that all of our grounds were well salted. We believe we had this condition well under control by early that afternoon. An ongoing condition that made it difficult for us to adequately clear walking paths was the constant snow drifts as a result of the high winds that took place during and after the snowfall. There were sections that were shoveled and salted which, minutes later, looked like they were not touched because of the snow drifts.

I think the men and women worked diligently to clean away the snow and

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ice and did a wonderful job during this recent storm.

We use calcium chloride to melt the snow and ice. Normally, it does an excellent job, taking effect relatively quickly and it is not harmful to the concrete sidewalks. However with this recent weather, with the temperatures on some days dropping as low as 4 degrees with the wind chill factor below 10 degrees, even the calcium chloride takes a considerable amount of time to melt the ice, if at all. What we are doing this winter is also using a mix of sand and rock salt in order to provide traction, if not melt the ice, during this frigid weather. This combination has been used in areas like the roadways leading to the garages and along the black tops and parking lots, in addition to the greenways. We have also increased the number of phone messages we send to cooperators advising you of hazardous, icy conditions, asking that people try to stay inside, if possible, when the conditions are the worst, in order to avoid slip and falls.

To our elderly residents, if you can

have a neighbor stop to get you a paper, or a container of milk, or some other small item that you feel you might need while they are out, instead of you trying to navigate around these dangerous conditions, please do so. Listening to the weather reports so that you can get what you need before the snow and freezing rain starts is probably the best case scenario, and last, but not least, in some cases, it makes sense to just wait until you know that the hazardous conditions that you see and hear about on television and over the radio, have been completely addressed.

As always, we thank you for your cooperation.

JOB FAIR We were elated to hear that Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., in conjunction with Councilman Andy King and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC), will hold a comprehensive job fair for the new mall at Bay Plaza and the stores within, targeted toward the young people who reside here in Co-op City and that this job fair will include helpful initiatives such as a “Dress for Success” seminar.

Participating in this comprehensive job fair will be job developers from Bay Plaza and their respective stores, job developers for other major developments going up in the Bronx and ven-

dors from training programs like those that take place at Hostos Community College.

The Job Fair will include Workshops for resume writing, interviewing techniques and coaching, to be conducted by BOEDC and the NY Public Library, mock interviews, clothing choices and coaching will be done by representatives of Dress for Success and Men’s Wearhouse clothing store.

The Riverbay Corporation will host this Job Fair and Workshops and our Community Relations Director, Michelle Sajous, will coordinate the use of the rooms within our community centers, for said purposes.

Residents may recall that management wrote several articles requesting that this very initiative take place, in fact, as soon as we heard about the expansion of Bay Plaza, given the fact that the residents of this community will play a major role in terms a patronizing these new stores as you do now with respect to the existing stores.

Preparing young people for gainful employment is beneficial on multiple levels, it helps them to create and build financial stability, while simultaneously helping them to become independent individuals who may go on to be the leaders of the future.

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: Food for the Needy... Earlier this month, workers from City Harvest loaded more than 1000 pounds of donated food onto their truck for delivery to the city’s hungry families. All the non-perishable food items were donated by Co-op City residents through a drive this past holiday season organized by Sgt. Nat Diaz of the Department of Public Safety. Donation boxes were set up in Public Safety headquarters as well as the lobby of Einstein Center and the CSO office of Dreiser Center. Sgt. Diaz even donated his own time on weekends to solicit donations from shoppers at our local supermarkets. Sgt. Diaz said, “I want to thank the community for their generosity and support in helping New York City’s hungry families.”

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To the Editor: Co-op City, along with the rest of the Northeast had a frigid, brutal visitor the weekend of January 3, 4, 5 that made driving hazardous and walking dangerous. In a word: Co-op City was a massive sheet of ice.

Our seniors were at risk for falls, with the possibility of severe injury, just trying to negotiate walking from one building to another. Pipes busted, cascading water in every direction, resulting in yes, additional ice com-

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pounding the challenges of the Buildings and Grounds Department and their ally, the Maintenance Department, charged with salting and removing ice from all sectors of the complex.

As a cooperator and Pastor of a church in the community, I want to thank the Supervisors of Buildings and Grounds, the Maintenance Department and their staff for the extraordinary job of clearing sidewalks, reassuring all residents who

Amended Emergency Resolution: #14-03 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Othelia Jones

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 24th, 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 21st,

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 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

proceeded with caution that everything would be fine.

Now that we are in the bosom of winter, more snow and freezing temperatures will test our resolve. I have every confidence that our community’s safety is, will be, the motivation of our Maintenance and Building Departments as they prepare to do battle with the next arctic blast.

Here is a warm thought: Only 59 more days to Spring.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. 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.

Via Telephone Vote regarding change of date: YES: ATKINS, CYLICH, GORDON, F. JONES, O. JONES, OWENS, PETERSON, SHAPIRO, TURNER, ABDUL-WAHHAB NO: JOHNSON ABSENT FOR VOTE: BAILEY, LESLIE ABSENT: GRAHAM, ILLIS PASSED

Elevator shutdown in Building 35

Please note that Elevator #3 in Building 35 will be shutdown for needed maintenance on Monday, January 27, until Friday evening, January 31.

The elevators 2:1 sheave has to be replaced. Every attempt will be made to have the elevator restored into service as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding; we apologize for any inconveniences caused.

—Riverbay Management

2014 Window Guard Forms

Please fill out your 2014 Window Guard form and mail it back using the envelope provided, or return it to your CSO or to Room S in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY. Please make sure to complete the form fully, sign it, date it, and print your phone number before returning it in the envelope provided.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Window Guard Office

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 8

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.

Building 8

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100 DeKruif Place

April 30, 2014

April 30, 2017

Co-op City Times

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

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Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

Public Safety Report

Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers CELL PHONE tips

It seems like everywhere you look, you see someone speaking or texting on smart phone. This article will offer some smart tips to keep both you and your phone safe. Cell phones present a hazard to you if used while driving or even walking. Cell phones and other electronic devices can be a target for theft while in your possession or when left unattended. Registration of electronic devices with police agencies has shown to be an effective tool in deterring theft of devices, as well as having items returned to their owners if found.

The Department of Public Safety announces that the New York City Police Department offers free registration of electronic devices. The next scheduled date for this type of event is Sunday, February 9 at the Bay Plaza Mall by the Red Lobster Parking Lot from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. On this date, Document Shredding will also be offered. Document shredding is an essential tool against Identity Theft. Future dates will be posted in the Co-op City Times and on the Public Safety website www.ccpd.us Operation I.D. is a free service which involves registering the serial number of valuable electronics along with the owner’s name and contact information. Items can also be engraved with a uniquely identifiable serial number prefaced with the letters N.Y.C. This program makes property in the possession of a thief easily traceable. It also allows found property to be quickly identified and returned. Any questions regarding this program, visit the NYPD community affairs www.nypdcommunityaffairs.org. You can also follow the NYPD on Facebook at facebook.com/nypd. These sites also offer safety tips on a variety of topics.

If you have an iPhone be sure to register your iPhone with the iTunes application “FIND MY iPHONE” before you lose your iPhone. This application allows you to use another iPhone or Mac computer to track and hopefully recover your lost phone.

Other types of GPS enabled phones may have similar tracking applications. Be sure to register your phone before it is lost.

In New York State, it is illegal to Text and Drive.

Texting and driving is probably the single most dangerous thing you can do. Previously, a driver could only be pulled over for another traffic infraction and given a summons for texting and driving in combination with another infraction. Now texting and driving alone is cause for being pulled over and issued a summons. Looking at a text, sending a text or otherwise looking at a cellular device are all summonsable offenses. Even when stopped at a red light, it is illegal to send or look at a text. Texting and driving is a leading cause of fatal automobile collisions. Young people are at an even higher risk due to lack of driving experience. Please make all drivers in your household aware of this new law.

Defensive Driving courses give drivers more information about distracted driving from cell phones and other hazards and how to avoid them. Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course.

These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver, plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. By entering Riverbay Corporation’s referral code #664 at www.ddcnsc.org/ny you can receive a $5 discount off the Online Driving Course.

The course is regularly $29.95, comes out to $24.95 with the discount. The discount may be automatically applied without the need to enter the code. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% percent on the exam at the end to receive credit.

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information.

Cell phone thefts are on the rise throughout the (Continued on page 9)

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 2907, Installation of Hollow metal Doors and Frames as Needed Pre-Bid Meeting: February 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: February 20, 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.

Contract P574, Purchase of Kitchen Countertops Bids Due: 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 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.

Open to all applicants: January 21, 2014 – January 31, 2014 Originally posted: January 21, 2014 • Job Reference # 14-04

Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services Department by February 3, 2014.

Inventory Control Clerks (1 FT/1 PT) (1 FT/1 PT)____________________________ ICS/Purchasing

Ideal candidate will be responsible for compiling and maintaining accurate inventory records, indicating quantity, type and value of material, equipment or supplies that are stocked in the Corporation. Applicant will compare office records to inventory and computer figures from records (i.e. physical count or purchase invoices) to obtain current inventory. Candidate will need to verify clerical computations against physical count, adjusting any error reports, providing reasons for discrepancies. Applicant will report to satellite inventory locations throughout complex to oversee physical counts of material/equipment. Candidate will process various monthly reports and maintain accurate departmental records as it pertains to the receipt and disbursement of corporate material, equipment, and/or supplies, as well as maintaining reports of inventory balances, shortages, defective or unusable items. Applicant will need to process work orders for equipment and/or supplies.

Candidate will work via telephone, email and in person with field supervisors, department contacts, vendors and managers alike. Individual will be responsible for various clerical duties (i.e. filing, taking messages).

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook) is required and knowledge of Yardi is a plus. Candidate must have knowledge of clerical procedures, and strong recordkeeping skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environment.

Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions.

Days of operation: Monday to Friday.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driving license review, urinalysis, criminal background check and verification of previous employment).

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*

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Co-op City - the invisible city Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

I shouldn't be surprised the city now wants to prevent us from getting paid for recyclables since we are punished already in so many areas, but this is like pouring salt on the wound. It's not how much we make, it's just a drop in the bucket, but it shows how little the city cares about us. We pay our fair share of taxes and yet, we have to haul our own garbage to the Peartree facility and we don't get our fair share of police protection from the 45th Precinct. We in Co-op City have to make it or break it.

New York may be a tale of two cities, according to Mayor de Blasio, but we in Co-op City are a third city, an unmentioned city, even though we've done all we've been asked. We remain an invisible city to elected officials on all levels.

The City News weekly pamphlet is doing it again, coming out with an exaggerated and misleading article about overtime in departments at Riverbay that provide services to cooperators, where a Director sounds off without looking closely and properly scrutinizing operations in Co-op City, however, why should we expect more from the Riverdale interloper who poses as a reporter? If this Director doesn't want to pay overtime, perhaps he can do all the necessary repair work needed here. We have leakages in plumbing and old pipes, how do you leave such problems until tomorrow and force cooperators to suffer? The need for repairs are not created deliberately, from janitorial to restoration, such work is done when required, by

Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

and large by union employees. In many cases, such repairs are unexpected or emergencies and must be dealt with in a timely manner to contain problems from getting worse. And this Director attacked our Power Plant, however this is not something completely new, but constructed from the ground up and just adding to old parts. There may always be a few cases where it seems some workers get carte blanche when it comes to a bit of overtime, but for the most part, departments at Riverbay have to show and document a need for overtime. Overtime is not just a case of four extra hours of work being allowed because you like a guy. In some cases, we need, and are moving toward hightech operations and streamlining certain departments to improve delivery of services, however, if this Director continues to allegedly find wrongdoing, he should go to the DA or the Inspector General instead of continually coming out with accusation after accusation.

I ask, who does the interloper's socalled news pamphlet-prone Director think is going to bear costs here? We don't make anything here. We don't make and sell pots or pans or furniture.

This is a service-oriented community for the benefit of cooperators, and is paid for by our monthly carrying charge payments. I must admit, as I've said

before, a lot of departments are doing a much better job at Riverbay. I would certainly like to see improvements in the Sales Department and the turn-over time of apartments, and being forced to deal with state HCR bureaucracies which cause us to lose money and for people having to wait too long for apartments.

I was up early and had to laugh today, Monday, while doing this Viewpoint, when I happened to hear our assemblyman on a cable news channel trying to promote his bill to ban tackle football for anyone under 14 in the City of New York. I have to agree with those who interviewed him and asked about whether the assemblyman had any evidence to support his proposed law, which, of course, he didn't, his whole concept seems to be based on assumptions. I agree with those who asked the assemblyman what his solution to prevent kids from getting hurt was, to keep them inside full time? We are facing major problems in Co-op City, such as getting our Public Safety officers to obtain Peace Officer status, and this is an example of what our elected officials are devoting their time to getting accomplished.

As far as hearing from Mayor de Blasio, I haven't heard anything and don't want to have false hope, but we are being selectively punished by being forced to do unnecessary asbestos abatement work in our flooring tiles, to the tune of some $4M per year, the equivalent of a 4% carrying charge increase, when other communities with

similar flooring tiles aren't being forced to do anything. What gives? Why are we, a hard working, low- to middleclass working community being forced to pay such an onerous unneeded cost simply because the current Governor and the past Mayor ignored us, and DEP simply seems immobilized by many senseless regulations and won't give us the time of day? I also am holding out hope that former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman will be able to make progress with this issue, to bring it to light to responsible, rational leaders, if any still exist in the City of New York.

Once again, not wanting to sound like a broken record, but Kaufman was responsible for conducting a survey in which 70,000 air samples were taken during asbestos abatement work in Co-op City and not one sample tested positive, indicating no health hazard was provided to workers or residents.

Think about it, we pay $4M per year, a total of $20M and rising so far, and out of 70,000 tests, not one tested positive. What do they want us to do, take another 70,000 air samples?

I was thinking of Bronx House on Pelham Parkway, which provides programs from tots to seniors, and thought it should serve as a model for Co-op City. I was very impressed with what they have to offer. We need something like that here. Perhaps we can replicate Bronx House in Co-op City.

Let's talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com – no attachments please.

Low-Price grocery leader ALDI brings new jobs to New York City

Known for offering wages significantly higher than the industry standard, ALDI, the nation’s low-price grocery leader*, will host a hiring event for its future New York City area locations on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Bronx, NY. Opportunities within ALDI include Manager Trainees with the opportunity to earn an average annual income of $80,000 as a Manager within one year.

Local Hiring Event on Jan. 28 Open to the Public

The hiring event will mirror those taking place in Rumford, RI, Middletown, Enfield and Waterbury, CT and Clifton Park and Middletown, NY. ALDI is experiencing explosive growth with plans for several new stores in the Northeast region. This will expand grocery retail options in the market with the ALDI brand promise of high-quality grocery items at unbeatable prices.

Affordable Care Act townhall meeting at Montefiore Monday

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) 801-6100.

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The event will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458, Applicants must be 18 years or older to apply; High school diploma or GED; Must be available to work anytime between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m., Monday – Sunday; Retail experience preferred; Management experience

preferred for Manager Trainees; Drug screening and background check; Ability to lift 45 pounds.

ALDI offers employees generous compensation that is considered well above the industry standard. Manager trainees receive full health insurance, dental coverage, generous vacation time, paid holidays, paid sick and personal days, and 401K.

Parkchester Chorus, the 74th Annual Spring Season

“The Heavens Are Telling,” Parkchester Chorus spring theme, celebrates a journey through the cosmos in music and song. This concert developed by Parkchester Chorus, long time Director, Mrs. Lorraine C. Nanko, is built around James Weldon Johnson’s poem “Creation.” For this special and unique concert scheduled for May 18, we are seeking voices in all voice parts. Rehearsals begin Monday January 27, at 7:45 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck, 3051 East Tremont Avenue, across from Lehman High School. The entrance to the parking lot is on Dudley Avenue off East Tremont Avenue and limited parking is available.

Director, Lorraine C. Nanko, who is also the Cultural Arts Director at Cardinal Hayes High School, was inspired to create this concert and has embroidered a program containing vocal music from the church to Broadway, all relating to the heavens, stars and the sky.

Parkchester Chorus is known for its ability to perform many different kinds of music, the camaraderie of the group, community outreach and providing members with musical opportunities. Members come from all parts of the Bronx and Westchester and have even come from New Jersey to participate.

Parkchester Chorus’ website is undergoing renovation, but will be available in the coming weeks. The website address is http://www.parkchesterchorus.org/. You may also call 718-320-2790 and leave a message, we will respond to your inquiry.

Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

The Williamsbridge Club

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. We hope you are attending the community forum “Addressing the Challenges of Minority Males: Each One Reach One” some time today. We will have speakers this morning followed by discussion, questions and with your help

Public Safety Report

world, and New York City is no exception. The reason for this is a worldwide resale market for stolen phones and what are perceived to be easy targets. You can avoid being an easy target by being aware of your surroundings when using your phone. When distracted on a cell phone, both you and your device are in danger.

Keep you cell phone, wallet and keys directly on your person in a secure pocket. Use your cell phone only when at a safe location and never while driving.

That way, if someone steals your purse, you will have your cell phone to call police. It is a good idea to register all electronic devices with NYPD and also record the serial numbers, including the IMEI#. This number

offers of solutions. This afternoon, there will be scholarship applications available, as well as help making college application. Various community groups will be present to inform and enroll interested attendees.

The conference will address the entire community, although titled men’s conference. We need the community to attend, present questions and participate in solutions for the support of our youth. 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, and 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.

—Sylvia Hicks

is located behind the battery and also within the on screen information about the phone. It is a good idea to store this number with the receipt of purchase in the event the device is ever lost or stolen.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians, skaters and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never drink if you will be driving; never drive if you have been drinking. Avoid distraction from cell phones or other electronic devices. Also be sure to wear your seatbelt any time you are in a vehicle.

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.

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

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Public Safety Blotter: January 7 - January 18

January 7, 133 Einstein Loop A delivery person reported that his bicycle was stolen. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the bike was taken by a male wearing a hoodie. A further description was broadcast, however, after a canvass, the individual was not located.

January 7, 100 Darrow Place Officer investigating a male drinking alcohol in public observed the individual attempt to conceal a marijuana cigar. He was arrested and issued a summons for the offense.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

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January 7, 140 Erdman Place CCPD and NYPD officers responded to this location to investigate a report of marijuana use. Upon arrival, NYPD officers located a subject with marijuana and issued a summons for the offense.

January 7, 100 Elgar Place A male was arrested by CCPD officers and issued a summons for public consumption of alcohol.

January 14, 100 Elgar Place CCPD officers observed three males drinking in public and placed them under arrest. All three males were issued summonses. Two of the three males were

remanded to the Bronx Central Booking facility to be held on outstanding warrants. The third male was summonsed and released.

January 14, 900 Baychester Avenue One male was found in a stairway by CCPD officers and arrested. He could not provide a legitimate reason for being therein and issued a summons for trespass.

January 18, 4100 Hutchinson River Parkway East CCPD officers responded to a report of a group loitering in a stairway. Summonses were issued to six individuals.

10 We had a very nice meeting in Building 2 on Tuesday, January 14th. A lot of good information was shared and everyone that attended learned a lot about what’s going on here.

HCR’s 90-Day Move-out Regulation As mentioned before, the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) agency has certain regulations for our development. And, unfortunately, not all of these regulations work for our benefit.

For instance, a cooperator can follow every regulation and legally move out of their apartment, but their carrying charges will unfortunately continue for up to 90 days from the date they move out.

Now, as promised during my meeting with Building 2, I said that I would print the exact location of this horrible regulation. First, please type in ‘NYS Homes & Community Renewal.’ Then, please go to Programs, DHCR Managed Programs, and then go to Mitchell-Lama Housing.

Next, please click on ‘New Amendments to the Mitchell-Lama Regulations.’ And, then, please go to page 52 and look at the wording under section 7. “[Stockholder] The cooperator shall continue to be responsible [to the housing company] for all carrying charges and utility charges of said apartment for 90 days from the date the apartment was surrendered in accordance with this section or until the carrying charges and utility charges are assumed by a new [stockholder] cooperator, whichever is earliest.

Such charges may be deducted from the sums paid by the [stockholder] cooperator for shares in the company.” Horrible!

Cablevision Offer I am glad when people on this Board

The Truth

Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

and in Management respond to my articles. This way, you will be able to see right through them and you will learn how they think and conduct business.

But first, I want you to know that everything that you read in my articles is 100% factual. And, I make sure that I have official documents to prove every single point that I write. Now, let’s briefly review last week’s letter from Herbert Freedman, Manager. Thereafter, I want you to draw your own conclusion about who told the truth. “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,” he wrote. But, he dodged my point that Cablevision was going to charge Riverbay $20 and then Riverbay would charge the community $24. Why didn’t he address this point? Was this $20 charge ever mentioned in any of the forums? No! Let’s go to an article dated November 9, 2013. “There is simply NO benefit for the housing company or for your Management.”

It wasn’t until I sent an article about this $20 charge to this paper on December 15, 2013 for publication on December 21, 2013. Thereafter, an explanation about this

charge was amazingly printed on the same day. ‘Voting on Optimum Preferred bulk cable proposal ends,’ was the headline.

“Although Cablevision would charge Riverbay $20 per apartment, Optimum subscribers would be billed $24 per month on their monthly maintenance to cover sale taxes that have to be collected, as well as vacant apartment and those shareholders who opt not to get cable services such as those on the master antenna,” read the article. So, you can clearly see that the information in my article was the truth.

At any rate, I want this community to know exactly what’s going on here and how our money is being handled.

Overtime The overtime expenses for the Power Plant for October, 2013 were $33,393. For November, 2013, the overtime expenses for the Power Plant were $30,188. And, from April, 2013 – November, 2013, the Power Plant, with just 47 employees, spent $272,832 in overtime. However, during this same time period, all of the departments spent $433,085 on overtime.

Now, mathematically, you can clearly see that the Power Plant has outspent all of the departments combined on overtime.

Again, this is our money!

Commercial Tenant Balances The commercial tenant balance in just the 90-day-plus column was $930,000 as of November, 2013. The overall commercial tenant balance, as of November 2013, was $1,154,000.

Management’s Contract How come this Board has never bid out Management’s contract? Look, we must get rid of this management company this year. They must go! No excuses!

So, I want everyone to please vote in the upcoming elections.

Bus Apps Imagine if you’re in your apartment and you can track a bus on your phone and then go downstairs to meet it as it arrives at your stop. Or, how would you feel if you could go to any bus stop and have a good idea where the bus was located? It would probably save a lot of frustration, right?

If yes, then, I would like for you to please go online and see the many apps— some are free—that are available for this service here in NYC. You’ll be very happy when you see how easy these apps are to use. Plus, you will have the ability to see your bus as it moves from stop to stop. By the way, please think about the joy you will create just by helping someone to get new technology to make their life easier. That’s a blessing.

Close I want this community to know the truth about what’s going here. And, I want us to get rid of this management company this year. So, please vote for candidates that will make some good changes here. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 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 718671-4544 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.

Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

The Co-op City Little League 2014 Season baseball indoor clinic for the sign-up players is ongoing on Saturdays until March 18 at the Truman HS volleyball gym from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The training consists of physical conditionings, fundamental baseball drills, pitching, fielding, base running, and hitting.

Participants are reminded to bring their baseball glove and bottled water.

Registration is available for youth ages 4 through 16 at the gym during the clinic days, up until March 1st. New players must bring in a copy of their birth certificates. Siblings discount is available. A minimum $25 deposit may be made with payment due in full by March 15. Parents/guardians who paid their child’s cost in full by January 31st are eligible to participate in a full fee (less fundraiser charge and work detail deposit) refund raffle to be held on March 5 at the annual Board-Parents General Meeting.

Included in the registration fee at no extra cost is the indoor winter baseball clinic. For the games, the league provides a full baseball uniform which consists of jersey, pants, socks, and cap. The players need to have a baseball glove, bat (optional), athletic supporter (male players), heart guard (younger players) and baseball shoes (rubber molded cleats for major divi-

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 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-

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Our 2013-2014 season is in progress with art classes on Tuesdays, in Room 5, Dreiser Community Center. If you have ever wanted to learn to paint and draw, this is your chance to discover your talent and the satisfaction of creating beautiful artwork. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, is the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation, — tax deductible, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts.

All checks should be made out as indicated above.

If you would like more information about classes or members’ artwork, you can call Moses Groves at 201-862-0847.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

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sion and under). As a way to give back to our community, the Bay Plaza Modell’s Sporting Good Store sponsors a Team Week that offers discount coupons with a given percentage off all merchandise.

The games are held at the Co-op City LL fields which have lights for night games, a concession stand, and rest rooms. The current NYC Parks capital project is scheduled to be completed this March. The project will include new green areas to beautify the entrance, a new steel picket fence with double gates, replacement of the chain link fence mesh, refurbishment of existing bleachers, and new stone and concrete pavements.

Co-op City Little League board members Ruben Chaparro Sr., (standThe Co-op City Little League is not only ing) and Cookie Carattini (sitting, right) conduct registration during a community organization, but also a group the indoor baseball clinic as Luis Marin signs-up his son, Derek of dedicated individuals working together for Marin. a common goal. That aspiration is for the development projects. Each year, these volunteers dedicate numerous of our community youth in not only physical skills, but hours to ensure that the league continues to serve our also in their self-esteem and personal growth. community youth. If you are interested in volunteering, The league depends on volunteers to conduct every please email us at coopcityll@yahoo.com. aspect of its activities. Not only do they serve as adminFor more information, go to the Co-op City Little istrators, managers, and coaches, but they also help with League website or visit us on Facebook. field maintenance, fundraising, concessions and other —Hector Ayala

American Legion Post 1871

8165 and our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

Post member Salutary Lobelia passed away in January. He will me missed by his family and friends.

Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Post Member Toba A. LaCrown in the Bronx, VA Hospital, we wish you a speedy recovery.

All Post members get ready to receive your raffle tickets for Memorial Day Affair, when they arrive at the Post all Post members will be notified. The United States Marines who fought so hard in Iraq to eliminate the AIQaida forces are wondering if the sacrifice were in vain to capture Fallujah. Most of our troops are deeply disappointed that the Al Qaida's forces have taken over the Village in the Armada province. During the fighting, alot of marines were wounded and killed at Fallujah. The Marines drove most of the insurgents out of the city in December 2004, more than 80 Americans were killed during the heavy fighting. The Marines will not be going

back again to fight. There are only 100 Marines in that location and they are guarding the U.S. Embassy. The Obama administration has said it will support the country but he will not send troops. "This is a fight that belongs to the Iraqis." On January 27, 1973, Vietnam has a cease fire and in 1968 on January 30, the Tet offensive started.

A good picture see is "Last Survivor." This is a true story of the U.S. Navy Seals fighting in Iraq - four men were on a recon mission and they were attacked by insurgents.

Our Post would like to thank our Bronx district leader Andy L. King for supporting our Post with his donation towards helping our veterans.

Q: What do you call a pig that drives recklessly?

A: A road hog!

Q: How do pigs write a secret message? A: With invisible oink!

This information was provided by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

A special thanks to cooperator Israel Lavant for joining me and other Activists in a panel discussion at the Simon Wiesenthal Cental Museum of Tolerance. “A Sunday Supper” was presented by a National Sorority (Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated, Eta Omega OImega Chapter). They organized an awesome community forum to discuss obstacles to and opportunities for progress and the fulfillment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Cooperator Lavant represented one of the few and proud first American Marines. He is also a part of the Montford Point Marine Association, New York Metropolitan Chapter. “For years, Marines from an all-Black unit went unrecognized, even though they played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.”

I shared with the packed audience my experience growing up in the segre-

gated South and participating in the sit-in demonstrations/jail during the civil rights movement of the 1960’s. The students were fascinated and will be arranging speaking engagements at their respective school so that panel members can continue to share and keep our history alive.

Cooperators working with youth are encouraged to consider the Museum of Tolerance as they have various programs to engage educators and students about issues facing society today.

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 lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quite waters. He refreshes my soul.”

Sometimes, 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. 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 347945-1992. Please leave a message and

It is almost time to vote! The election for the Executive Board of Building 32 is on January 28 at 7:30 p.m. in our Association Room, which is located in Building 32B, first floor rear. All positions are open, but you must be a member of the building association to be voted into a position. For cooperators who are new to our building, or those who did not pay dues for 2013, annual dues for 2014 remain at $5 and can be paid at the meeting.

In addition to the election, we are having Ms. Leslie Peterson as our Special

Guest. Ms. Peterson has spearheaded the founding of the Rivers Run Community Garden. Come down and find out about, as Ms. Peterson states, “This great community experience, as well as a waterfront dreamland.” Ms. Peterson is also a Riverbay Board member and President of the Building 13 Association.

There are so many positive happenings in Co-op City; come down to our meetings and find out about them.

There will be door prizes, light refreshments, and a 50-50.

—Lorna Smith

Reminder our next general membership meeting is Monday, January 27, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. We welcome and invite our new neighbors to join us. The agenda for our meeting will be a discussion on SCRIE & DRIE, building issues and to get us all in the mood for spring, your suggestions on how we all would like the front and back our building to look. Hint-Hint: Calling all Building 12 gardeners to our meeting. We can’t wait for Spring to get here. In the meantime, let’s start our planning and ordering bulbs early.

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.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

LACK OF TOLERANCE WORDS HURT “Director Johnson has spread misinformation, conjecture and misinformation bordering on lies about Management.” “Director Johnson repeats the same empty rhetoric week after week,” states Herbert D. Freedman.

Director Daryl Johnson, a strong African-American man, is an elected member of the Riverbay Board of Directors. He spends several hours attempting to collect and analyze data to share with cooperators. His carrying charge is part of the funds that pays Management.

UPDATE OF LAST BOARD MEETING Of importance is the fact the majority Board members voted that NO INTERNET can be used for campaigning by candidates for the Riverbay Board of Directors in 2014.

Therefore, any candidate who uses email, etc. to solicit votes/support can be disqualified. Additionally, NO Building Association meeting of candidates will occur this year. Three forums in 3 sections will allow a meeting of candidates.

A First Reading of the use of the Bingo Hall for youth was part of the agenda. “A little birdie told me that the bingo hall has given up ownership. I want the hall for a youth center,” wrote Eleanor G. Bailey, Chairman of the Youth Committee on August 28, 2012.

However, since then, Eleanor G. Bailey and others have agreed that the two former storage rooms in Bartow are just fine for our youth. Herbert D. Freedman suggested the Bingo Hall space for commercial use.

We Shall Overcome One Day! Director, Evelyn M. Turner - 917324-1033.

we will gladly call you back.

Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God. 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

Circle of Christ Church

Building 32 Association

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

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Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Our winter meeting for January was held on Thursday, January 23rd. Since our goal is to bring as many folks to our events as possible and not to be over burdened carrying things, we postponed our party.

Instead, we were lucky enough to get an acceptance from Director of Operations, Kevin Keenan, to come and talk about all the news in Co-op City. We are very appreciative to Director Keenan for his acceptance.

There will be more on that meeting in next week’s press release. Regarding the party, the date will be announced in this press release. All Broun Place neighbors are invited to join in the party. It will be a grand, celebrate spring and the New Year party. There will be music and prizes, along with light refreshment.

Thank you to our Vice President, Mrs. Vivian Burrus, for helping with flyer distribution. It is amazing how fast stuff gets done in a team.

Join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive 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.

The past weekend, we celebrated Dr. 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.

The Co-op City Times was again jam packed with important information from the many resolutions to setting the record straight on the Cablevision package. Neighbors, it is important to read this information. We want to remind neighbors to call Public Safety: “If you see something, say something,” call: 718-671-3050. Even in the extreme weather, new

Building 13 Association

uniformed officers are on patrol. However, we need to remain alert and warned, some desperate 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. Please let us know if you wish a celebration acknowledged here or if you have a problem.

—Eva Lazaar

GAME NIGHT – TONIGHT, January 25, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. in the Building 13 Association Room with Miguel and Nancy Santiago. Light refreshments and listen to good music. All are welcome.

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.

Rivers Run Community Garden – What an absolutely tremendous turnout of future gardeners attended the January meeting. We want to thank Roland Chouloute, Deputy Director of the Green Thumb Program of the NYC Parks and Recreation Department, and Gina Townsend, who assisted him, for taking time to enlighten us on all they have to offer and how we can proceed. Roland said, “You were all amazing. What a group of future gardeners you all are.” Roland understands the challenges we will face as a new garden. His ability to present ideas and solutions in such an interesting and reassuring way produced a most inspirational evening. 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, same room and time.

We want to thank the committee chairpersons, Diego Morello, Composter; Saundra White, Grant Writing Coordinator, and Valerie Gunn, Design and Planning, and all the members who volunteered to join a committee. Your chairperson will contact you soon.

Our next Building 13 Association meeting will be held on February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Association Room located in the rear under the portico. Our mission is to concentrate on our building and grounds, welcoming our new shareholders and greeting all members of our building. Nominations for the Building 13 Association, Inc. board will take place at the February 13th monthly meeting. The voting will take place March 13.

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 p.m.-6:00 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.

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 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc .com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Hello, neighbors. Trust all is going well. The association will have its first general meeting of the new year. The meeting will take place on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. We will not have a speaker at this time, as there will be the voting for the election of new officers. We are beginning a new year; Come one, come all with ideas, comments and plans of agenda for the year 2014.

GRATITUDE: We are so grateful to have our patriarchs in our midst, who are affectionately called Mr. John and Ms. Bea, and they keep us on our toes.

We thank the cooperators that 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 in our building and community.

ALERT AND CONCERN: This is our home. We, as a people, must remain alert and not just accept anything that is thrown at us without the proper procedures and certainly not if it does not protect our homes and interest.

NEW COOPERATORS: The association welcomes you. Please come and meet your neighbors and inquire if we can be of any assistance to you.

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.

However, you must apply for Basic STAR and Enhanced STAR which has been in the Co-op Times for a while. This tax credit will not come to you automatically, you must apply.

Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, etc., during the month of January. We will continue 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 of 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 and also to those that have lost a loved one.

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

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 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 26, when we will celebrate

the Third Sunday after the Epiphany. The Annual Congregational Meeting will also take place immediately after service.

Fundraising Event: Raffle tickets are now available for sale. Drawing on Saturday, April 12. Book of 6 for $5, one ticket for $1. Please contact June Grimes, 718-320-0503.

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. Deposit due as soon as possible.

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 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? *the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?”(Psalm 27:1) —M. Chambers

Building 27 Association

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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Majority Board Votes “NO” on Saturday Classes Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

Celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day There is enormous respect for the leadership and accomplishments of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In last Sunday’s sermon, my pastor measured the similarities of Dr. King and Jesus Christ, who is long remembered and worshiped today. Both of them were prophetic and selfless in their mission for equality for all people and both died for the people in pursuit of that objective. Thousands of Americans struggled in order to obtain the King Day holiday. King Day should be celebrated by honoring Dr. King’s legacy, by following in his footsteps and by teaching others about his great achievements, especially our youth.

Resolution 13-109 for Saturday Classes It was my plan for the Board to offer the community Saturday morning exercise and/or dance classes and that is the reason I submitted Resolution 13-109.

Because many cooperators must work during the day and also have busy evening schedules, it does not allow them to participate in the evening classes, such as yoga, zumba, line dancing, etc., that are available in our community centers in the evening. Many cooperators remember and still talk about the good old days when Truman H.S. was opened for us to attend a variety of classes on Saturdays, including swimming. During the Board discussions, Management unexpectedly distributed a comparison on what they perceived would be the cost to the Riverbay Corporation, assuming that it would interfere with the rental of rooms to cooperators for afternoon and evening social events.

SATURDAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Our Saturday Educational Classes will resume today in Dreiser Community Center, Rooms 11 & 14. Classes are held for grades 3-6, from October-April from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. They are taught by certified teachers. For further information: (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555.

Save the Dates: Saturday, February 22, 13th Annual Black History Month Youth Celebration co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund. Dreiser, Audito-

These Saturday morning classes would have been limited and would not necessarily interfere with anything, as several of the community center rooms are unused on Saturday mornings. In my opinion, it would have been a matter of adjusting the hours of some of the Maintenance staff/porters in order to allow time for them to prepare for the afternoon or evening. However, Management convinced the majority Board that these classes would interfere with their existing schedule and would result in a loss in funds to the Riverbay Corporation. Had the Board examined the matter more thoroughly, I believe they would have discovered that the Saturday morning classes would have brought more income to the corporation because everyone using the rooms must pay a fee.

Perhaps this issue will be revisited in the future.

I thank Andrea Leslie for supporting Resolution 13-109 and Bernard Cylich and Evelyn Turner for voting in its favor.

Daryl Johnson was running late and was absent for the vote. Leah Graham and Tony Illis were absent and Khalil AbdulWahhab abstained. The other seven Board Directors voted against it.

Bulk Rate Cable Deal Discussions on the bulk rate cable deal

will resume in six months. 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 the Board should give direction as to how this deal should be presented to the shareholders.

Rivers Run Community Garden One of the first meetings of the Board following an election is called by the President to hear the concerns and suggestions of Directors. The first item on my list was to start a Co-op City vegetable garden. Two other Board Directors had the same idea. To my surprise, Director Leslie Peterson had already started the ball rolling. January 15th was my first meeting with the Rivers Run Community Garden organization. I was delighted to see several cooperators that I knew. A representative from the Green Thumb gave a presentation informing us of all that is available to us, tours of other gardens, give-aways, T-shirts contests and other fun activities, and all questions were answered. Committees were formed, including a Composting Committee, Planning and Design, Grant-writing Committee, Construction Committee and an Event Committee, and attendees were invited to join. The meeting ended with a laptop presentation on community gardening and the collection of the annual dues. I was so impressed and pleased to be a part of this organic gardening group. This garden will be so important to the youth of our community.

Garage #5 Update I use Garage #5 approximately five times a week. As of last Sunday, January

19th, the Power Plant work that called for the excavation at Building #20 to repair a cable in the underground conduit in front of Building #20 was completed.

However, the lighting was not fully restored and the front elevator was still down. I will communicate with Management to monitor the complete restoration of the lighting and elevators.

Black History Month Film Festival To celebrate Black Cinema, the African-American Association will present its 17th Annual Black History Month Black Film Festival on Saturday, February 1st at 12 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31. The selected films are “Mandela and de Klerk” starring Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine, and, “Hidden Colors,” a documentary by Tariq Nasheed, featuring Co-op City’s own Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, as well as Frances Cress Welsing, and others.

During intermission, there will be a tribute to Brother Amiri Baraka, who joined the ancestors on January 9. This Black History Month Black Film Festival is a FREE event. Refreshments will be served.

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.

rium “B” from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Youth and youth organizations interested in showcasing their talent in spoken word, poetry, singing, African dance, stepping, musical instruments, Black history theatrical performance, etc., please contact Lori Melton, Youth Committee Chairperson, at (917) 3992643.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Saturday, May 3, the Coach Bus leaves at 7:30 a.m. from 177 Dreiser Loop (in front of the hardware store).

First we are touring Franklin D.

Roosevelt Estate. Next, we have lunch at the Culinary Institute of America. (Lunch is prepared and served by the students.) Afterwards, we will go shopping at Woodbury Commons of America. We will leave Woodbury Commons 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: NCNW, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Contact: (718) 671- 4804, (718) 655-9034, (718)

320-9694.

In keeping with “Leave No One Behind,” we extend an invitation to all ladies, from 18 up from all walks of life, to become members of this Historical Organization. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, February 9, at 3 p.m. in Room #11, Dreiser Community Center.

The London/Paris trip has a waiting list. For information, contact 718655-9034, 718-538-8606. Contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671-3721, to notify of birthday, illness, or bereavement.

—Eleanor Donnley

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint

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Identity Theft Prevention Program in Bay Plaza, February 9th

The NYPD’s Crime Prevention Section will be hosting an Identity Theft Prevention Program from 1l a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 9th in the Bay Plaza Mall. Residents can come with their old documents, financial or otherwise which contain personal identification information and have them shredded for free.

Participants will also be given the opportunity to register their electronic devices with the NYPD’s Operation ID Program which, by participating, assigns a serial number to be engraved on your devices, such as iPhones, droids or tablets, to make them identifiable as yours in case they are stolen and recovered by the NYPD. Persons participating are also issued decals identifying their participation in the program which can be affixed to their car or home windows, letting potential thieves know that the devices contained therein are protected under this program, making them less desirable for potential theft.

A Message from C.S.O. Dept:

Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, 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.

Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014 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:

Please join us at our general membership meetings, which take place at 8:00 p.m., on the 2nd Thursday of every month in our club room, Room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center.

Unfortunately, due to severe weather, the Youth Committee was forced to cancel the ‘Tres Reyes’ event scheduled for Saturday, January 4th. We sincerely regret any inconvenience.

February’s General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, the 13th.

The Cultural Committee is pleased to present ‘Recordar Es Vivir’ on Saturday, February 8th. Please join us in Dreiser Community Center, Room #4, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for an evening

Black Forum

(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.

Spanish-American Community Club

of nostalgia, romance and the music of DJ Salsero. This event will be pot luck (donations greatly appreciated); there will be raffles, and ‘bring-your-ownbottle.’ Members will be admitted free, non-members will be admitted with a donation of $5 at the door.

The Cultural Committee is hosting trips to both Mount Airy Lodge in the Poconos and Foxwoods Casino, on Saturday, March 1st. You choose.

Tickets are $35. Buses leave the Bartow Library at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Over 21 only, please, with valid ID. For more details and to arrange for tickets, contact Lourdes Suarez at (347) 224-4954.

This year’s Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance will be held at

Velocity Track Club

Velocity Track Club’s blessing continues. On Wednesday, January 15th, we had 10 children compete in the Millrose Games trails.

Since its inception in 1908 at a local armory, the NYRR Millrose Games is one of track and field’s most prestigious annual events. A New York City sports staple, the meet moved to the New Velocity Track Club athletes with coaches showing their Balance Track & Field t-shirts after qualifying for the NYRR Millrose Games.

Center at The Armory in Washington Heights in 2012 after having Games will be on Saturday, February 15th called the Madison Square Garden home at the New Balance Track & Field Center at from 1914 to 2011. The games estabthe Armory. lished by employees of Wanamaker’s On Sunday, February 19th, we competed Department Store, annually feature track & in the YMCA Armory #3 series track meet. field’s most prolific male and female stars, There were teams from PA, Delaware, NJ as well as collegiate and high school comand NY. Since this was a developmental petitors. More than 200 athletes share meet, I placed our athletes in different events the distinction of being both Millrose and to help them improve in their primary event.

Olympic Champions.

Some responded well and others need addiSome of the youth events to qualify for tional work. This allows us (coaches) to the NYRR Millrose Games are: the fastest make adjustments at practice. The following kid races, 8 years and younger. The youth athletes medalled at the YMCA #3 meet: (12 years & younger) girls & boys 800 Dominique Jackson took 2nd in the 200 meters invitation and the youth boys & girls meter race and 5th in 400 meter. Giovanna 4 x 200 relay race. Velocity Track Club has Tolbert took 4th in the 1500 meter race and 6 athletes qualified for the NYRR Millrose Tiarra Jackson took 5th in the 1500 meter Games: Dontae Lindo in the fastest kid race. race, Giovanna Tolbert in the girls’ 800 Anyone interested in joining Velocity meter invitation and Joseph WebsterTrack Club New York, please contact Rutledge, Jordan Samuels, Adrian SwiftCoach Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or you Henry and Kristian Cadiz in the boys 4 x email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. 200 meter relay. The NYRR Millrose —Winston Dinkins

Maestro’s on Friday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars for this memorable event. More information will be available soon.

The Spanish-American Community Club is pleased to announce that applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are now available. Please note: the applications are being distributed to ALL students of higher education - NOT just members and their families. The forms will be available in Room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meetings, either the 2nd

17 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 Feb. 18, March 19 and April 22. Make reservations today. Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035.

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 Thursday of every month or at the Board of Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx.

Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year.

Applications must be returned by May 15, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees.

For more information, please contact the club at (718) 379-7017.

—Carmen Rodriguez

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Think about it

Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

I found it incredible that in last week's City News a fellow Director seemed to attack the overtime amounts in service delivery departments at Riverbay, where a majority of the workers are union members, proving to me that this Director has little understanding of how Co-op City operates. I have long maintained that cooperators here receive champagne services on a beer budget. Co-op City is a city unto itself, but it is also over 40 years old, and as such, requires more repairs and maintenance than it once did, particularly during the winter months. What would this Director suggest? That we stop making repairs to sinks or dealing with leaks in apartments if overtime is required? What about major snow storms or pipes breaks in the underground piping system that delivers heat, hot water and air-conditioning? What should we do, only pay overtime for repairs when needed or risk cooperators losing heat or hot water?

Emergency repairs don't adhere to a schedule, and because of the age of the community, the volume increases. I know this from being in the building trade industry all my working life, from an apprentice, to a journeyman plumber and steam fitter, to a licensed plumbing contractor, and a facility/engineer manager for the Postal Service projects involving maintenance and construction.

The Power Plant requires highly specialized union work which commands top dollars. It's easy to spout figures and attempt to criticize or seek to blame Management, but at best, this shows a lack of understanding of the size and scope and what is needed to keep the flow TRAVEL EVENTS/2014: Travel insurance encouraged.

Mar. 18-20 (Tuesday-Thursday). We are going back to Atlantic City to BALLY’S Casino – not the Atlantic Club Casino, whose doors are closed. Double: $220/pp & singles: $285. Rebates: $30 slot bonus + $20 food + $10 cash bonus.

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., 347-5645722/Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

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of services coming to cooperators in an efficient manner, and at worst, it represents a deliberate attempt to mislead through omission. I'm curious what this Director knows about running a Power Plant, or in our case, an upgraded cogeneration plant where we are no longer dependent on Con Edison and the cost of electricity generated creates savings for us, cooperators, each and every month.

Ever since Co-op City was constructed, the main source of income by an overwhelming percentage has come from carrying charges. For years and years, we have been in battles with the State of New York to receive funds for construction repairs due to faulty work when this community was first built. In fact, I was President when we received $135 million from the state as part of the 1992 Workout Agreement which enabled us to replace the deteriorating pipes in the Ric-Wil piping system, which delivers heat, hot water and air-conditioning to buildings in Co-op City. Previously, these pipes were only given bandage repairs. This created the need for ongoing repairs and we were risking numerous carrying charge increases, which would have gone higher and higher if we didn't challenge the state and organize in a cohesive manner to

fight them.

The same premise was at work when five of our eight garages were ordered closed by the city in 1993 because it was ruled that they posed an imminent threat of collapse. We didn't have the money to pay for the repairs, much less the rest of our aging infrastructure and there was a very serious chance Co-op City was going to default on its mortgage with the state, in which case, we would all be living today in a state subsidized housing project, run by bureaucrats, which would certainly not resemble the Co-op City I know and love.

Fortunately, we were able to obtain a total of $555M in refinancing from New York Community Bank, enabling us to do much repair work and pay for other major projects and upgrades to our aging infrastructure, such as new windows being installed in every apartment after four decades. The money saved on heat not escaping from drafty windows is only one cost that our financial expert of a Board member fails to contemplate.

The refinancing from New York Community Bank got us to the point where we were able to reach an historic mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, guaranteed by HUD, an agreement at much lower interest rates than we were paying. I'm not sure how paying less per month than we previously did, should be considered being $621 million in debt when in reality we now have a stable, manageable amount without having to cut back on services to residents.

It's easy to say I'm against this or that, but truth be told, running Co-op City

was never that simple, and I fear for our future when such simplistic remarks are made by obsessive detractors at any cost. In fact, I shudder when I think of Co-op City being controlled by those who know nothing of our history or basic economics. Most cooperators are relieved when someone shows up to repair a clogged sink drain and do not condemn such union workers who may be making overtime so cooperators don't have to wait longer for repairs.

Also, I'm afraid some Directors don't realize that managing a community the size of Co-op City is a specialized undertaking and there are not a great deal of management companies out there who come close to having such experience.

But if a group of Directors want to get rid of Marion Scott Real Estate just for the sake of getting rid of them, they might be in for an unpleasant surprise. HUD might have something to say about it since they've made such a huge investment of taxpayer dollars here, and had no complaints about the job Management was doing when they first considered Co-op City for the historic refinancing completed last year. Agencies on the federal, state, and city level would also have a say on who manages Co-op City.

We fought long and hard to achieve having a resident Board of Directors and it would be a shame if members of such a Board are comprised after the upcoming annual election of Directors who usher in the decline and end of Co-op City as a place offering affordable housing, in fact, the best housing buy in the metropolitan New York City region.

FORNIA 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 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, contacts are: Claudette D., 718-379-4784/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.

GOOD AND WELFARE: It is with deep regret that we announce the recent passing of Edward Bowen, brother of member Wallace Bowen and our regrets to Novella Thomas, who recently lost her mother-in-law. May you find comfort in loving memories. And we send get well wishes to Allen Usher, husband of Regina Usher; and to Anthony Cox and Willie Thompson. 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 718379-8755, 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 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.

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African-American Association

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The recognition of African-Americans in mainstream cinema dates back to Hattie McDaniel being the first African-American to receive an Oscar in 1940. As the catalog that showcases the many layers of the AfricanAmerican experience through diverse characters and complex but authentic storylines continues to grow, one thing becomes clear. The ability to capture the essence of our beauty through cinema is a skill that allows us to see who we are frame by frame, a cinematic mirror we look through that teaches us to take pride in ourselves.

To celebrate Black Cinema, the African-American Association presents its 17th Annual Black History Month Black Film Festival on Saturday, February 1st at 12 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31. The selected films are “Mandela and de Klerk” starring Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine, and, a documen-

tary by Tariq Nasheed, featuring Co-op City’s own Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, as well as Frances Cress Welsing, and others. During intermission, there will be a tribute to Brother Amiri Baraka, who joined the ancestors on January 9, 2014. This Black History Month Black Film Festival is a FREE event. Refreshments will be served.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: 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 this is for you! 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 646-301-

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.

Computer Laptop Classes – The next class will be 1/28, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. $5 fee. Members get one class free. All are invited to attend.

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 718-379-

5555.

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 CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.”

With a new year comes new air.

Breathe it; love it; live in it. Wishing a beautiful and inspired week ahead to all!

—Mercedes A. Terzol

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 in advance, ($35 at the door) and ($3 per set-up).

For ticket information, please contact Ms. Barbara Irby at (718) 379-9294,

Ms. Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837 or Ms. Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-5430.

There will be raffles and prizes at this event. Come out and have an enjoyable time in celebration of the Valentine's Day weekend.

Congratulations are extended to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto for getting his Veteran's Unemployment Act

Bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. This is long overdue. We'd like to thank the Assemblyman and the Governor for giving our New York State veterans a database for Temporary State jobs. Well done.

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

—George T. Clarke

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

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Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

Church of the New Vision

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 to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School is from 9:30 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.

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 1, at 2 p.m. Features include: African-American Collage 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. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation. Hotel accommodations on Canadian side, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, pro-

fessional guided tour of Toronto, CN Tower, Harbor Cruise and Famous Wharf, Time at Casa Loma Castle, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Niagara Falls Casino and duty free shopping. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, Double $500pp and Single $580pp. Make checks/money order payable to Church of the New Vision and mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037 Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Attention: Canada. For information, please contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748, T. Gavin at 917-587-5057 or church office, 718-671-8746.

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.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—Carole Haque

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Psalms 23:4 When Daniel was in the midst of the lion’s den…God was with him. When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were in the midst of the fiery furnace…God was with them. It would have been perfectly easy for God to immediately transport these saints out of their difficulties, but no, He chose instead to be with them in the midst of their trials. God chose to reveal His power through the trials instead of exercising His power to remove them.

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: Youth Nite -Meets Bi-Weekly (Ages 13+) – Friday, January 31st at 7 p.m. – Forum Topic: “Choices.”

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.

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 nonperishable items. Please bring items to the church or call for a pick-up.

Greater Love is a loving, teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible Way ministry. We believe that anyone can 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.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church

Cooperators United of Co-op City

Our next Cooperators United Meeting is Tuesday, January 28, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. Our guest speaker is Bernie Cylich, Chair of the Riverbay Board Legislative Committee.

The Riverbay Board Legislative Committee was established to help identify adopt and propose federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding Mitchell-Lama Housing and quality of life issues that directly or indirectly affect our community, e.g. bringing back our buses. Without all of our involvement very little will change or changes will be made without our community having a seat at the table. Join us on Tuesday, January 28th.

We extend our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to all of you celebrating a special day this month enjoy. We can be reached at 718-3797841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

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Co-op City Times / January 25, 2014

Community Protestant Church

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.-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: Sunday, February 9th, 11:00 a.m. –

Observance of our Annual Men’s Day. Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Willie Hairston, Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyack, NY. Saturday, March 15th, 2:00 p.m. – New York State Committee cordially invites you to a performance of “Alive! The Musical, 55 + and Kickin” (a Vy Higginsen production), at The Dempsey Theatre, Harlem, NY. Alive features singers 55 and over, a talented cast of performers with unique voices selected for their ability to portray the resilience of the human spirit. Tickets: $40 without transportation; $50 with transportation. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 3200539 or (718) 320-0691.

45TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON Saturday, March 22nd, 12:00 noon.

– 5:00 p.m. – The Pastor and Members of Community Protestant Church cordially invite you to attend our 45th Anniversary Luncheon at the V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle, NY. Tickets $60.

For tickets and/or additional information, contact the church at (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

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 commu-

nity 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 mid-week 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, February 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer serv-

ice 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.

On Sunday, February 9, the Hospitality Ministry will celebrate their 3rd Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service.

All are invited to attend.

Our annual Black History Program will be held on February 22 at 10 a.m. All are invited to join us to learn our history.

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, 917612-1245 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

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 718320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information.

Do you want a place that allows you

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

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

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 dur-

ing worship service.

Dr. Smith Sermon Topic: “Stop Begging” Reading from Holy Scripture: Psalm Matthew 7:7-11 Thought of the week: “Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment.”

Weekly Activities – 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 - Tuesdays - 6:15 Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-9255052. Because of the increase of per-

sons 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, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m. or Sunday morning, 9:00 10:00. 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.

Co-op City Baptist Church

Church of the Savior

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718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:00 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

Tues., January 28

Mon., January 27

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Bartow

Einstein

Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm 31 Bingo – 9:30am – 11:30am, Room 31 Library 9:30am -1:00pm, Rm 31 Weight Management Support Group – Rm 25 10:00am-11:30am ZUMBA Class 10:30am – 11:30- am, Rm 31 Card Games 2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm 31

Library 9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm 49 Dominos 10:00am, Rm 45 Line Dancing (On Vacation) Around The Lunch Table 11:30am, Rm 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

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

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

Dreiser Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30am -10:30am, Rm 7 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 – 11:00, Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm 4 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15 - 2:00pm, Rm 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm, Rm 2 Basic Cellphone & IPAD Training course 1:30 – 2:30pm, Rm 7

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

Date:

Kosher

Mon., Jan. 27

Apple Juice Turkey meatballs w/Swedish sauce Noodles Green Beans

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Chicken Parmigiana Whole wheat shells w/sauce Green salad

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Poached salmon Orange Pineapple Juice Shake & Bake Chicken Baked Potato Blackberry pork chops Yucca w/onions Braised fresh red cabbage Honey carrots Alt: Tuna & vegetable salad

Tues, Jan. 28

Orange Juice Beef Hamburgers w/onions Potato Knish Lettuce & Tomatoes

Wed., Jan. 29

Whole wheat bread Canned Apricots in juice/water

Salmon cakes Polenta & green peas w/dill Collard greens

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Stuffed cabbage w/beef & meat & sauce Mashed garlic potatoes Spinach

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Minestrone soup Lemon pepper breaded Pollack Yellow rice w/gandules French cut string beans

Whole wheat bread Tropical fruit puree

Alt: Grilled Chicken

Thurs., Jan. 30

Apple Juice Tilapia Francaise Yellow Rice Mixed vegetables

Wed., January 29

Alt: Sliced turkey Word Games Rm 31 9:30am - 11:30pm

Dominos 10:00am, Rm 45

9:30 – 10:30am, Rm 7

Sewing w/Raymonde

Stay Well Exercise 10:00am-11:00am Rm 31

Spelling Bee

Line Dancing w/Voncile

10:00am, Rm 49

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am Computer Lab

Bingo 1:00pm, Rm 49

9:30am 11:30am, Rm 7

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

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

YOGA w/Bhadra

Thurs., January 30 Fri., January 31

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

Word Games

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

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

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

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

Dominos 2:30pm, Rm. 31 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

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

Alt: Vegetable cutlet/hard boiled egg

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm 4

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

Library

Fri., Jan. 31

Orange Juice Roast chicken Mashed potatoes Broccoli Soufflé

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.

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $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

Upcoming Events/Trips

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

There will be no refunds for all trips.

Effective February 4, the suggested contribution for lunch will increase to $2 We regret to announce that ALL trips that require the JASA buses will be cancelled until further notice.

Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops for Medicare Beneficiaries – Tuesday January 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 Avenue office at 718-320-2066.

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance - 2049 Bartow Ave., Co-op City Senior Services/JASA main office (in the rear) on Fridays February 14th, February 28th, March 14th & March 28th – 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income, expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 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 a.m. to 2 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 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – 2049 Bartow Avenue – Room 31.

Six week Arthritis Exercise program @ 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 29th – March 5th 135 Einstein Loop (room 45) - 11 a.m. – Monday January 27th March 3rd – Bartow Senior Center (room) 31- 12:45pm.

Super Bowl Party – Sunday February 2, 5:30 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7. $5 for fans age 60 years and better and your guests. 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-ups: Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Dreiser – 9:45 a.m. & Einstein – 10 a.m..

Departure time from Casino is 3:30 p.m.

Coat Drive @ 177 Dreiser Loop – Rm 7 - December 5, 2013 to February 5, 2014.

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 February 4th - 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 @ 10:30am 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 25, 2014

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

For information on scheduled events this coming week, please call the Scheduling Department at 718-320-3300, then press 5 at the prompt.

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: AARP conducted a survey of NYC voters age 50+, and found nearly half (48%) said they had experienced or witnessed “age discrimination in the workplace” or when seeking a job. They also found that older workers in NYC are facing age bias on the job. Age discrimination is a huge concern to AARP, and it ought to be for NYC elected officials as well. For details, go to www.aarp.org/ny.

Get well wishes to Barbara DeSilva and Clara Coston.

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, 718379-3742.

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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, 718-3793742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Sunday Bingo—January 26 in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join our game.

Snacks and Refreshments served.

WEATHER PERMITTING. Wednesday, January 29, Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only.

Refreshments served.

Tuesday, March 25—Going to MT. AIRY CASINO. Price is $33. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, April 23—Going to Courtlant, N.Y. for lunch and show.

THE RAT PACK. Price is $69. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. Also Marilyn Monroe will be singing and including a member from the audience. Pick-up at our 3

usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

A $5 deposit will hold your seat. All payments must be paid by March 20th.

Menu: Fruit cup, salad, prime rib of beef, chicken marsala, stuffed filet of sole, dessert, coffee, tea, soda.

Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma, N.Y. for luncheon. “The Jersey Boys.” Wonderful music of Frankie Valle and Four Seasons. Price is $79.

All payments must be paid by May 15.

Menu: Fruit cup, minestrone soup, half of chicken, London broil, chicken Tilapia, dessert, coffee, tea, soda.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 from Monday – Thursday, Room 39, also you can call Mary at 7l8-379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Handicapped Adults Association

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 Jan. 31st.

UPCOMING EVENTS 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

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

Monday, February 17, back to Showboat 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 Hawthorne 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

Einstein Cancer Fund

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

terms. We do not concern ourselves with them in terms of our deeper feelings. It is one thing to discuss brotherhood abstractly, but it is quite another thing to consider it in terms of your neighbors being a member of another race, your employees seeking a raise, or someone very dear to you becoming ill.

The real understanding of a problem occurs not when we go through the problem but rather when the problem goes through us. When we think intellectually, we limit the scope of our character, but when we also learn to feel sympathetically we open new vistas.

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 31, is before 4:53 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, January 25, at 5:55 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. – Please join Rabbi Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the minyon.

Note*** We will not be having Bingo during February or March, Sunday, March 16 – Save this date as

we are sure that you will want to attend the Purim Luncheon. Plans are in the works for a fun afternoon. More information will appear at a later date.

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.

Dues for 2014 are due now!! Thank you.

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.

Shalom!

—Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

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.

What’s a Speech Contest? Come and find out. Thursday, Jan. 30th at 7:30 p.m., is Speech Contest night. Our best speakers will be competing against one another for a shot at the world stage, namely, Toastmasters International Convention, held each year in August.

They will perform their own original speeches and we want you to come, enjoy and encourage them. Let’s show our support and appreciation by coming out on Thurs., Jan. 30th.

The international contest is in itself an exciting event especially since it advances finalists from all around the

world to the pinnacle of public speaking: World Champion of Pubic Speaking (WCPS). For the very first time, 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.

Remember: Thurs., Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Bartow Mall, Bronx, NY 10475.

Other club business: • Congratulations to members Gwendolyn Allen and Jimmy Britt,

who gave terrific speeches at the last meeting. They demonstrated how Toastmasters helps to improve our confidence and speaking skills. Both are advancing and are on track to earn the Competent Communicator and Advanced Communicator Award, respectively.

• Always check our website, 3824.toastmastersclubs.org, for the latest club news and/or any change in events.

• February meeting dates: Feb. 6th and 20th. 7:30 p.m. sharp. 2049 Bartow Ave., Bartow Mall, lower level.

• Toastmaster Goals: Members contact VPEducation 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: Can you or someone you know use help in improving communication skills? Bring them to a meeting. It’s a win-win for you and our club.

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.

—L. Jaysura

Reflections

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

A student in the Rabbinical school once came to the Rabbi in charge of the seminary and asked to be ordained, The senior Rabbi then questioned, “Tell me about your Talmud studies.”

The earnest student replied, “I have gone through the Talmud five times.”

The Rabbi then replied, “That’s fine, my son, but how many times has the Talmud gone through you?”

It is one thing to understand a subject intellectually, but it is something quite different to comprehend it emotionally. All too often we think of social problems only in intellectual

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Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

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Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

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You are invited to attend service every Sunday morning. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held in the evening at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening Youth Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Rev. R. Sibblies/Minister E. Sibblies & the congregation at the Pentecostal Tabernacle would like to thank everyone in the community who came out on Friday, 1/17, to support us at the play, Never Judge the Book by Its Cover.

Focus Thought: God made mankind

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and Authority.”

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

PRAYER: I pray for unity within the community, from the Board of Directors, to Marion Scott Realty and the entire Riverbay staff. I pray that there will always be a recognition and

high regard for all cooperators and that all will be treated with respect. I pray that cooperators will do the same. I pray that all will galvanize around one single goal, to make our unique community as positive and safe as possible. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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in His image with dominion over all His creation. Mankind lost this dominion through the fall, but regains it through Jesus Christ.

Psalm 8:3 -9 (3) When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; (4) What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visits him?

(5) For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.

(6) Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: (7) All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; (8) The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through

the paths of the seas.

(9) O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Dominion over Spirits Before the fall, it was God’s plan that mankind have dominion not only in the physical realm, but also in the spiritual realm. God placed two special trees in the Garden of Eden, giving mankind a choice. One tree symbolized eternal life and the other tree symbolized carnal knowledge of good and evil. If they ate of the first tree, they would live; if they ate of the second tree, they would die. As long as Adam and Eve chose life, they had communion with God and dominion over the forces of evil. However, when they chose to disobey God’s command and partake of the forbidden fruit, these forces of evil captured and dominated their lives. Ever since Jesus’ birth, death,

pray for healing, safety and prosperity in our community.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of Good unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16). What great power that is when you realize that you are in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

Remember, it’s never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah

and resurrection, mankind again has the ability to choose the road he will follow.

With the help of the Holy Spirit, God’s people can claim dominion over the forces of evil in the spiritual world. When Jesus was on Earth, there was a constant spiritual battle occurring in His ministry.

Evil spirits constantly confronted Jesus, and He often cast them out. Satan does not give up easily.

However, we can be an overcomer of all evil forces if we strive to live above sin and be obedient to God’s word.

In conclusion, since Christ’s crucifixion at Calvary and the outpouring of His Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, we can claim dominion over all spiritual principalities and powers.

For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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