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Vol. 49 No. 5
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Saturday, February 1, 2014
Bus service and senior issues on the agenda at JASA’s public affairs meeting for Co-op City seniors
Many seniors who were at the meeting expressed skepticism over whether the restored service will be enough to overcome what was lost in the MTA’s 2010 budget cuts. One senior pointed to
Approximately 30 seniors participated in what is hoped to be the first in a series of discussion programs in Co-op City to give seniors a chance to bring their issues to the attention of elected and government agency officials. State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto was the guest speaker at this first meeting held on Thursday in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, and the Assemblyman, who was instrumental, along with several others, in petitioning the MTA over the last three years to restore some of the previously cut bus service, At a JASA-hosted public affairs forum, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto addresses the concerns of Co-op told the seniors that the MTA’s City’s seniors. recent announcement of Photo by Bill Stuttig restoring some service and the fact that many communities had stops in the community “is a major step in the right direction.” much of their cut services restored He added: “Be realistic— Were they before Co-op City and questioned how ever going to restore all the service that that could happen given the fact that was cut in 2010? Not very likely. But Co-op City has one of the largest senior we have to wait now and see how the populations in the city. restored service will help bus service Other seniors raised questions about here. We will continue to fight, but we (Continued on page 2) have to give this a chance.” BY BILL STUTTIG
Power outage prevented following burst pipe in Building 11A
Quick action by the Riverbay Maintenance and Power Plant Departments prevented what could have been a major power outage in several buildings Thursday night after a water pipe burst in Building 11A due to freezing. A two-inch pipe under the portico that constantly carries water into the building burst at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, according to Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko. Water started flooding the basement of the building and Riverbay Maintenance and Power Plant personnel quickly responded to the site, Boiko said. The water flooded the elevator pit room and required that the elevators be shut down. Water also started rising rapidly and approached the top of the concrete platforms that hold the electrical transformers in the building, Boiko said. Thanks to the efforts of the Maintenance and Power Plant staff, that rising water was stopped just in time before it topped over the transBY JIM ROBERTS
formers and caused a major power outage that would have shut power off in nine buildings. “Under these circumstances, our crews did an excellent job quickly responding to the situation and getting it under control,” said Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper. “All of our operational department heads are reporting that we are getting water pipe breaks in areas that we’ve never had before and it’s a direct result of the extreme cold that we’re experiencing” Cooper said. Residents of the affected buildings were kept updated throughout the evening through the Riverbay Emergency Phone Tree system, Boiko said. One elevator was restored to service at 2:00 a.m. Friday morning and the second was scheduled to be back in operation by mid-day Friday. Public Safety officers helped residents during the elevator outages and accompanied them back and forth across the roofs between Buildings (Continued on page 4)
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Mayor expresses willingness to consider relieving some of Co-op City’s costly asbestos abatement requirements While making no promises, new New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered a statement during a hearing before the New York State Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee on Monday in Albany which signals the possibility of major financial relief for Co-op City and its shareholders in the future. Responding to a question from Co-op City’s State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto specifically dealing with the costly asbestos abatement requirements exclusively imposed on Co-op City by the City of New York for several years now, the new Mayor said to Benedetto and the rest of the committee that he was familiar with the issue, sympathetic to the concerns of Co-op City, and would be open to asking his commissioners to look into BY BILL STUTTIG
ways to help Co-op City “get some relief” from its costly and stringent asbestos abatement requirements. De Blasio’s statement is consistent with a position he took while serving this city as its Public Advocate, a year before he won the Mayoral election this past November. In a letter written just a little over a year ago—dated January 18, 2013 – then Public Advocate de Blasio asked the city’s Department of Environmental Protection to provide information on why the department is selectively and unfairly requiring testing expenses in Co-op City even though more than 70,000 air samples already performed in the community have failed to disclose even one health hazard. (Continued on page 2)
Reminder to shareholders
No dogs, except service animals, are allowed on Co-op City premises. All dogs must be properly tagged and leashed. If you see a dog that is not properly tagged, please call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.
MTA construction delays push back Co-op City station another four years Hope that a train station to Manhattan would come to Co-op City took one step forward on Jan. 8 when Gov. Cuomo vowed his support, but that dream of a rail connection to Penn Station took a four-year step backward this week. Officials from the Federal Transit Administration revealed on Monday that the MTA’s newest target to finish its East Side Access project won’t happen in 2019 as the MTA claimed. In reality, the railroad now concedes, the best guess of finishing the work to let Long Island Railroad trains enter Grand Central Station can’t be completed until 2023. The MTA originally said the LIRR project would be finished in 2009 and cost $4.3 billion. The newest forecast says the work will be completed in 2023 and cost $10 billion. This newest delay for Long Island commuters is also bad news for Co-op City because, before any construction work could even begin on a Co-op City train, the MTA has to complete the current massive expansion program that is building access for the LIRR into Grand Central, the largest infrastructure project now underway in the U.S. Once that project is done, tracks will BY JIM ROBERTS
be opened up at Penn Station to allow the Bronx expansion. Until then, there isn’t enough capacity to run new trains from the Bronx into Manhattan. So far, the LIRR-East Side Access construction work has completed seven miles of tunnel and a huge cavern below Grand Central Station. Tunnels were also built under the Harold Interlocking in Queens where several train lines intersect without disrupting Amtrak and LIRR traffic. In his Jan. 8 State of the State speech, Gov. Cuomo vowed to “ … seek to secure federal funds for this critical resiliency project …” that would expand Metro North service by building four new stops at Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester and Hunts Point. As is always the case, paying for the project is the most important obstacle. According to the Governor, the MTA’s 2010-2014 Capital Plan sets aside $40.6 million for planning and design of the Bronx expansion work, called the “Penn Station Access Project.” Environmental work is underway and the MTA is working to advance further planning and design, the Governor said. However, several press reports have (Continued on page 4)
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Tests have shown conclusively that the mastic in the floor tiles that contains a form of asbestos is encapsulated and does not become “friable” or airborne during the removal process performed at Co-op City, according to a report prepared by Riverbay attorney Steve Kaufman with the assistance of former DEP Commissioner Joseph Miele, and former Department of Sanitation Commissioner Brendan Sexton. In his 2013 letter addressed to DEP Commissioner Carter Strickland, Public Advocate de Blasio wrote on behalf of Co-op City residents and Management who have been demanding an end to the unnecessary and costly requirement that DEP has imposed here since 2005 at a cost to shareholders of more than $4M
year since the testing requirement began being enforced. “I remain concerned that on the basis of inadequate evidence, the Department of Environmental Protection has placed onerous and unnecessary obligations on the tens of thousands of Co-op City residents,” de Blasio wrote. “While city, state, and federal regulations carefully prescribe corrective action in asbestos removal and remediation, the 75,000 tests seem to suggest that the type of nonfriable asbestos present at Co-op City does not warrant the action that has been mandated by the Department. I am also concerned that the requirements have proven to be onerous and financially burdensome to Co-op City residents,” de Blasio said in his letter to the DEP.
De Blasio’s statement to the State Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee on Monday gives new hope that with the election of this new Mayor, the community has someone sympathetic and understanding of the issue and the onerous financial obligation it places on the community and its shareholders. Days after reminding the new Mayor of Co-op City’s exclusive asbestos abatement issue and then hearing the new Mayor’s response that he was willing to look into the issue, Assemblyman Benedetto told the Co-op City Times. “I was elated to hear of the new Mayor’s position of being open to look into ways to help the community get some relief from the onerous and costly requirements. While not a firm commitment
that the requirements can and will be lifted, I do believe that the Mayor understands our position that Co-op City has been unduly burdened by this requirement and as a result something good for Co-op City will come from this.” An approximately three minute video of Benedetto speaking with the new Mayor about this issue and one other and the Mayor’s response has been produced by the State Assembly’s Communications Office and by this newspaper’s press time, it was expected to be posted on Assemblyman Benedetto’s website so Co-op City residents can view the exchange and judge for themselves what it might mean for Co-op City going forward.
the accessibility of many of the new buses being used by the MTA and said that they thought the older buses provided better access and egress for seniors whose mobility is compromised to one degree or another. Molly Krakowski, Director of JASA’s Joint Public Affairs Committee (JPAC) who put together and moderated Thursday’s meeting, added that MTA community relations officials will be coming to Co-op City in the near future to discuss the changes before they are implemented and the date of that meeting should be made available soon. In the meantime, Krakowski said that the MTA will be making a public presentation before Community Board 10’s Municipal Services Committee on February 11th at the Community Board offices on Tremont Avenue to explain the recently announced and forthcoming changes to Co-op City’s services. The study, and the service adjustments that came, was a direct result of a written request made by the Community Board to MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast. Aside from the bus service, Krakowski and Benedetto also discussed with the seniors the proposed Spousal Refusal legislation in New York State, which, if passed by the state legislature and the Governor, would allow married seniors in New York State in need of exorbitantly costly long-term care to have it paid for through Medicaid without requiring the disabled senior’s spouse to become impoverished in order for his or her spouse to qualify, as is currently the case. Benedetto said that this is one senior issue that the legislature and the Governor are currently negotiating and more information should be available in the near future. The Assemblyman also added that relations between the state legislature and City Hall should be improving for the benefit of senior constituents with the new Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration. One example of this that Benedetto cited was after one senior brought up the threats of clo-
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supposedly more senior-friendly city government, as well as the New York State and federal governments, JASA’s JPAC is hosting a series of three workshops designed to teach seniors how to access and petition their local elected officials, as well as key city and state agencies that play a key role in protecting the rights of seniors. The first of the three 90minute workshops is scheduled for February 21st beginning at 12:30
p.m. in Room 25 of Bartow Center and will deal with engaging local elected officials in your issues of concern. The following two workshops will deal specifically with the city’s Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Aging, respectively, and are scheduled for February 28 and March 7th, respectively, at the same times. The cost of each workshop is $10; $25 for all three. For more information, call 212-273-5282.
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sure that senior centers in the city, particularly Co-op City, went through on a seemingly annual basis. Benedetto explained that senior centers in New York City are partially funded through Title XX funding made available to the city by the state. But the Bloomberg administration, Benedetto said, would regularly threaten to divert those funds, earmarked for city senior programs, to other areas until the legislature protested enough to have the funds restored to their original purpose. Benedetto said that he expects no such political games with the new de Blasio administration. In citing an already working relationship with de Blasio, Benedetto pointed to a hearing hosted by the State Assembly Ways and Means Committee earlier this week in which he asked the new Mayor for his position on Co-op City’s continuing efforts to get financial and regulatory relief from its exorbitant and unnecessary asbestos abatement and air monitoring requirements which costs Co-op City shareholders more than $4 million a year. Benedetto said that the new Mayor said that he was aware of the issue, was sympathetic to Co-op City’s concerns and will be directing his new Health Commissioner to look into the issue. Krakowski took over leadership of the second half of the conference after Councilman Andy King or a representative failed to make an appearance as was expected, she said. Like Benedetto, the JASA Public Affairs Director also pointed to the new city government that recently took office as an opportunity for seniors once again to bring their issues to the forefront. Krakowski not only pointed to a new Mayor, but also 20 new City Council representatives, a new Public Advocate, a new Comptroller, and several new Commissioners and Deputy Mayors, a few of which, she said, are very experienced and friendly towards issues directly affecting seniors. To learn more about this new and
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17th Annual Black Film Festival begins today
The African-American Association’s 17th Annual Black History Month Black Film Festival will begin today, 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.
FREE Civil Legal Services
JASA has announced that a New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) Mobile van will be stationed by the library on Asch Loop on Thursday, February 13 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to provide free legal assistance on issues related to housing, public benefits, disability benefits, immigration, domestic violence, divorce, custody, employment and advance planning. For more information and to make an appointment, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.
Free tax help for seniors
AARP Tax-Aide, sponsored by the AARP Foundation and JASA, will be providing free tax preparation and free e-File in Room 35 at 135 Einstein Loop from February 4 – April 9, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please call (718) 320-2066.
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.
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Truman Media students visit News 12 The Bronx
Six students from Dave Roush’s Media Communications Program at Truman High School in Education Park visited News 12 The Bronx on January 28th. The trip, which has become an annual tradition for the program, is designed to inspire and motivate first-year members of the program to explore the various careers within the news business. “News 12 The Bronx has been such a great partner for Truman going all the way back to my start here six years ago,” says Roush, who used to be a fulltime reporter at the station. “They’re always welcoming of my students, and they’re by far the most supportive television news agency as far as getting our good Truman stories out to the people
of the Bronx. It’s an amazing partnership.” Cold weather kept this year’s tour group relatively small, however, groups as large as 25 have visited in past years. During the visit, students saw all of the different areas of the newsroom, including production, graphics, master control, weather, the assignment desk and the main studio. They spoke to assignment editors, an Media students listen to a presentation by Meteorologist executive producer, graph- Mike Favetta, who explained how he uses various comic artist, anchor and a puter models to predict the weather. meteorologist during the visit. their hand at anchoring, or delivering Some of the students even got to try the weather forecast.
NYPD warns Co-op City residents about Green Dot MoneyPak scam
The 45th Precinct’s Crime Prevention and Community Affairs Units are warning Co-op City residents, and especially seniors, to be vigilant and not become victims of scammers using Green Dot MoneyPak cards. According to the officers, while Green Dot MoneyPak cards are legitimate products, scammers are using them to steal money from their intended victims. The scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of the most common being the utility company and government agencies scams. In addition, with tax time fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scam is expected to become increasingly prevalent. The Green Dot MoneyPak scam is a phone scam where the victim is called by someone claiming to work at a utility company or a government agency and they are collecting money that is past due. The caller then informs the victim that they can avoid service interruption, arrest or deportation, if they immediately bring their account up to date by paying the past due amount using a Green Dot MoneyPak card that can be purchased at a local store. The caller instructs the victim to purchase a Green Dot MoneyPak card in a specified amount and call a phone number that the caller gives to the victim once this has been done. The victim proceeds to purchase the Green Dot card at a local store and then calls the number they were given by the caller to satisfy the debt. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and read the MoneyPak card serial number to the perpetrator. The perpetrator then drains the funds from the Green Dot MoneyPak card. The NYPD notes that while many schemes still involve victims being asked to wire money to the scammers, MoneyPaks have the added benefit of BY ROZAAN BOONE
the scammer not having to show up at an office or bank to claim the funds loaded onto the card. The cards can only be purchased using cash and consumers never have to disclose their personal or financial information to a retail cashier or to make a payment. Anyone with the 14-digit number located on the back of the MoneyPak card can drain the funds. In the IRS scam, the victim is contacted and told that they owe back taxes, fees or fines to the IRS and that if they do not make immediate payment using a Green Dot MoneyPak card, they will be arrested or deported. The scam is perpetrated in the same manner as the utility scam with the results also being the same – the victim’s money is stolen.
The NYPD offers the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam: • Be suspicious of caller who demand immediate payment for any reason. • Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot MoneyPak card has access to the funds on the card. • Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited. • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know, and • Above all else, utility companies and government agencies will not contact you demanding immediate payment by MoneyPak.
Domestic Violence seminar to be held in Bartow on Tuesday, Feb. 4
The 45th Precinct and the Co-op City Public Safety Department are collaborating to present a Domestic Violence Awareness Seminar on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. There will be a host of guest speakers with valuable information to impart to attendees. Among those scheduled to speak are Officer Cruz of the 45th Precinct Domestic Violence Unit; Officer Rabbitt of the Precinct’s Crime Prevention Unit; Tony Illis, Chair of the Pubic Safety Committee; representatives from Bronx Solutions and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; Evelyn Turner, a licensed Clinical Social Worker; Pastor Deborah Jenkins of Faith @ Work Christian Church and NYPD Clergy Liaison; Eleanor G. Bailey, Chair of the Community Relations Committee and Ebony Rae
of a Rae of Sunshine Organization. In addition, a Crime Prevention table will be available where 45th Precinct officers will conduct Operation Identification for those who wish to register their electronic devices. Operation ID is a free New York City Police Department (NYPD) program whereby valuable portable electronics, such as iPads and iPhones, are engraved with an identifiable serial number and the owner’s name and address is registered with the NYPD in the event the items are lost or stolen, and they are recovered, they can be readily identified and reunited with their rightful owner. Items registered with the NYPD’s Operation ID are also more difficult for thieves to sell. For further information about the Domestic Violence Awareness Seminar, please contact Officer Rabbit at (718) 822-5487.
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cited an estimated cost of $1 billion to actually complete the entire expansion project and create the four new stations in the Bronx and purchase new rail cars. Cuomo’s pledge to seek federal funding for the Penn Station Access Project, which includes the Bronx rail stations project, comes as part of his “Reimagining New York for a New Reality” storm plan that includes $17 billion in proposed projects to strengthen New York’s communities against extreme weather such as the disastrous Superstorm Sandy. These and other projects will protect New York’s transportation networks during the type of severe natural disasters experienced in recent years, the Governor said, and “… provide critical system
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resilience to protect Metro North service in the event of natural or other disasters.” Metro-North train service in Co-op City would provide fast travel times from Co-op City to Manhattan. A ride to Penn Station would take approximately 27 minutes and the trip north to Stamford, Conn. would take about 31 minutes. Metro North would have to lease existing tracks from Amtrak for their service into Penn Station. The new train connection would provide an easier commute to work for Co-op City residents who want to work in suburban employment centers in Connecticut and Westchester and would provide support for future economic development in Co-op City, creating jobs here.
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.
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11A and 11B. “We would like to thank our Maintenance and Power Plant staff for their hard work to prevent a major power outage and the Public Safety officers for their diligence in assisting cooperators,” Boiko said. “In addition, Ver-tech Elevator employees responded by sending extra manpower within a very short period.”
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Cooper, Boiko, Power Plant Director Brian Reardon and Riverbay’s Operations Manager Kevin Keenan conducted a follow-up inspection of the site on Friday morning to explore ways to prevent the risk of a major problem during potential pipe breaks in the future, Boiko said. (See the Management Report on page 5 for more information).
Assemblyman Benedetto provides seniors with FREE Income Tax preparation help
Assemblyman Benedetto is once again offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Zerega and City Island). Tax papers can be dropped off at the Assemblyman’s office beginning on Monday, February 3rd. This service is limited to seniors over the age of 62 who meet the following criteria: • Simple taxes only • Complete copies of 2012 federal and state returns must be included • Name, social security number, and date of birth of all people claimed on the return as a dependent and Date of Birth of Taxpayers • Adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2012 must be under $50,000 • All necessary paper work must be included as a complete file and brought to the office, otherwise they will be returned • You must provide a telephone or cellphone number where you can be reached during normal business hours
and on Saturdays • Let us know if there have been any changes in taxpayers or dependents from your 2012 return, such as birth or death of dependent, death of taxpayer, etc. All returns will be prepared by volunteers and students from Iona College as a service to the community. All returns will indicate that they were prepared by a nonpaid preparer. Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax documents to Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 3602 East Tremont Ave., Suite 201 or 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12, anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The tax preparer will collect documentation until March 7 and no more tax papers will be accepted after that date. All participants will be contacted when the forms are completed. ) For more information, please contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 12, Bronx, NY 10475, (718) 320-2220 or 602 E. Tremont Ave., Suite 201, Bronx, NY 10465, (718) 8922235.
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Management Report
On Thursday night, January 30th, at more importantly touchapproximately 6:30 p.m., a heating line Management Corner ing our transformer which in the portico area of Building 11 broke. would have been a very In a short period of time, this extremely disastrous situation conhot water ran into the basement of the sidering the number of building, finding its way to the elevator buildings that would have pits in the A section of the building and been affected by the loss it started to flood the substation that proof power. vides electricity for the entire building (our substaLou Persico and the technicians of Ver-tech tions house the transformers that are fed with 13,200 worked as quickly as possible to restore service to volts). the elevators and in fact were able to have elevator Due to the fact that we were dealing with service restored to one elevator by 2 a.m. Friday extremely high voltage and hot water, it required all morning and the second elevator was restored by 11 personnel to follow the golden rule of safety first. a.m. Friday morning. The response by all departments was quick; The Power Plant dried and secured the substation, Maintenance (emergency crew, plumbers, electriensuring that the transformer and all of the electrical cians), the Power Plant, Public Safety, and Vertech, components in the substation were operating the elevator contractor. normally. Of major concern was the fact that the loss of I want to thank everyone of our staff members, power at this transformer could have negatively along with the technicians from Ver-tech Elevator impacted electrical service for Buildings 9 through 14, Buildings 23, 24, 25 and the Cooper Place and Debs Place townhouse clusters. Our Maintenance chief plumber Kirk Williams, along with his partner Theodore Jefferson, safely secured the building by shutting off the heating water supply to stop the flooding and begin bringing the situation under control. Our Maintenance Director Mike Sanders came back to the development to help coordinate the work and ensure that the work crews had everything under control, and Power Plant Director Brian Reardon spoke constantly with staff – Frank McLoughlin, Mike Quaid and Jorge Grullon – by phone, during the entire ordeal. The substation was opened and the steam was vented. Once the steam vented, the water level inside could be viewed. The substation was declared safe. Concurrently, Maintenance was pumping the area where the broken pipe was and readying for repair, under the supervision of Leka Kocovic. In addition, the Emergency Desk dispatcher notified the elevator service company so that the elevators could be raised above the level where water poured into the pits. The night electricians provided roof lighting for residents in the “A” section who had no elevator service due to flooding so they could walk across the roof under Public Safety’s supervision if they chose to do so from the “B” section. At the same time, the CSO Director Juanita Net and the Ombudsman Joe Boiko were updated so that they could get information out to cooperators and Management. They also gave detailed updates to the General Manager and Director of Operations. In fact, they were instrumental in having notices posted in the high rise buildings and sending out several telephone messages to the residents. The first message went to the residents of Building 11 to inform them of the interruption of elevator service due to the major break and that Public Safety would assist people by allowing them to gain access to the roof from the B and C sections of the building, in order to gain access to the A section, which was without elevator service. Lt. Chris Bulat and Sgt. Ian Gularte and their officers did a wonderful job of informing cooperators of the condition at hand and providing a safe passage for anyone who wanted to go over the roof from the B or C section of Building 11 in order to take the stairs down to their respective floor in the A section of the building. Once it was clear that there was a danger that the water may reach and damage the transformer at Building 11, a phone message was sent out to all residents in the 8 high rise buildings and the 2 townhouse clusters that could be affected by the power outage. Once the situation was under control, there was a subsequent phone tree message disseminated to advise cooperators that the power outage was, in fact, averted. At approximately 9:30 p.m., the chief plumber, after supervising his crews, repaired the broken line; restored hot water for heat to the building. Basement cleanup continued after 9:30 p.m. by the emergency desk. It is very important to point out that the prompt and precise response by our various departments and elevator contractor helped to minimize damage and prevent this steamy water from causing even greater damage to the elevators and
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5 Company for doing such an excellent job of quickly getting the condition under control, minimizing damage to our equipment and keeping the cooperators well informed of what was going on during the entire process. Although we are experiencing busted pipes in areas where we’ve never had them before, what we are looking to do going forward, starting with Building 11, since this is where the incident took place, is to build a small wall around the vault under the portico. This vault provides fresh intake into the transformer room and in this case was how the water was able to get inside the transformer room. We will also add another layer or two of cinder block inside the actual transformer room, where there is an opening for ventilation, again to help create a barrier for water penetration, which at least will help to slow down the process of water penetration if in fact a flooding condition occurs in this area in the future.
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To the Editor: In my opinion and to my amazement, a particular Director in recent Viewpoints has once again shown everyone his apparent lack of understanding of what goes on in Co-op City. He has stated it is not legal for incumbent Directors to be barred from writing Viewpoints during the election period once they’ve been verified as a candidate because it violates their right of Freedom of the Press. Unfortunately, in my opinion, this Director fails to recognize this sanction against Directors writing Viewpoints has been in place for years before I first
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decided to run for the Board in 1995. This sanction had been put in place to level the playing field for all candidates running for the Board by limiting the ability to write about what they’ll do, etc. on the Board to the three 300-word election statements each candidate is permitted to write during the election period. It is also my opinion that if incumbents were eligible to continuing writing during the election period, we’d be hearing how unfair the practice is from the other candidates. Instead, we read in the City News, about the possibility of this Director taking legal action against Riverbay Corporation, legal actions
which, if proven successful, could cost the Corporation millions of dollars. This Director has repeatedly mentioned his background in financial areas. If he does possess such knowledge, then why did Director Al Shapiro have to explain to everyone in his Viewpoint last week the reasons for our overtime expenses, including emergency situations which Riverbay has no control over, union contracts, and staffing requirements (safety) for such departments/areas such as the Power Plant. Could it possibly be that this Director doesn’t possess the knowledge he claims? —Saul Weber
Elevator shutdown in Building 35
Please note that Elevator #4 in Building 35 will be shutdown for needed maintenance on Monday, February 3, until Friday evening, February 7. 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
Important Notice to clubs, and religious and community organizations
The articles of recognized organizations are published at no cost to your organization each week, but at a considerable cost to Riverbay, in order to inform your members and the community at large about your organization’s programs, services and events, not as editorial space for personal comment, opinions, or to make political endorsements or critical comment. There is limited space in the paper each week, as well as limited resources and funds, but we work hard to accommodate the many clubs, synagogues, churches and other community organizations that submit articles for weekly publication. In an effort to better accommodate all the organizations, groups and religious institutions that submit articles for inclusion in the Co-op City Times, weekly submissions MUST NOT exceed 500 words. Articles that do not conform will be edited for content and space availability. At the same time, articles that significantly stray from its purpose of informing the community of your organization’s programs, services and events will also be edited or omitted altogether. Remember also that the deadline for submission of articles from clubs, religious institutions and community organizations is 3 p.m. each Monday. Articles that are received after this deadline will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, and as space allows. The deadline for Directors’ viewpoints is 5 p.m. on Mondays. Religious institutions may continue to include a topical message, in addition to listing their schedules, events and programs as long as they do not exceed 500 words.
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.
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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give 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.
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Public Safety Report
CCPD offers Burglary prevention tips for residents
BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Burglary is a crime that tends to occur in patterns from time to time. There are currently no specific patterns, but it is still a good idea to be alert. In the past, there have been reports in other areas of persons pretending to be service personnel to gain entry into homes for the purpose of stealing property. There have been no incidents of this type reported here in Co-op City and we aim to keep it that way with your help. Advanced surveillance systems and improved technology have greatly reduced the occurrence of burglaries within Co-op City. It is still a good idea to be aware of steps that can be taken to further decrease your odds of being a burglary victim. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these tips to decrease your chance of being burglarized. Never welcome burglars by telephone. Burglars have been known to try to find out if anyone is home by phoning. If you get a pattern of several suspicious wrong numbers or hang up calls, notify 9-1-1 or the Co-op City Department of Public Safety at 1(718) 671-3050. Warn family members, children included, not to give out information by telephone. It is particularly important not to tell callers who is out or how long they are expected to be out. Also, do not put this information on your answering machine. A standard greeting, “There is no one available to come to the phone right now, please leave a message” does not divulge extended absences to potential burglars. Never open your door to anyone you do not know. Ask repair persons or delivery persons to show identification. All Riverbay employees and utility providers, such as Cablevision, are required to carry identification while on duty. There are several different contractors working within Co-op City. Riverbay attempts to notify cooperators in advance when contractors will be working in a particular building. Never open your door until you are sure the person on the other side is legitimate. Even if you are expecting someone, ask who it is before opening your door. Solicitors of any type are not permitted within the buildings of Co-op City. If you have any doubt, call 9-1-1 or the Department of Public Safety at 1(718) 671-3050. Always make your home look and sound occupied. Consider purchasing a timer with a random setting to turn on a radio and lights at different times every day while on vacation. Lights that are left on for long periods of time can also signal that no one is home. Never advertise your vacation plans. Inform a trusted neighbor who can collect newspapers, mail or other deliveries. The postal service will suspend mail service for vacation periods. Notify the Public Safety Department if you are a member of the “Are you Okay?” program. Install good pick proof locks and use them every time you leave the house or go to sleep. Riverbay Corporation provides only bottom lock access. A good quality top lock with a safety plate is highly recommended. Always change your locks if you lose your keys. Never leave keys under the mat, on top of the door frame or in any other “hiding” spot. Always keep house keys separate from car keys when utilizing valet service. Never place identifying information on keys. Consider purchasing a burglar alarm and set it every time you leave the house or when you go to sleep. Do not reward the burglar who does get in. If, despite your precautions, a burglar does get in, don’t reward him with a large sum of cash and jewelry. Never keep large sums of cash in your home. Keep jewelry not often worn in a safe deposit box. Consider purchasing a high quality personal safe for short term storage of certain valuables. Inventory valuables and keep receipts in a safe place in the event that you are the victim of a burglary. Never enter your apartment if you believe it has been burglarized. The
burglar could still be in the apartment. You also do not want to ruin evidence, such as fingerprints, before they are collected by the police.
School is open, drive safely. Please use extreme caution (Continued on page 22)
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
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 32BJ Union Members only January 27, 2014 – January 31, 2014 Open to all outside applicants February 3, 2014 – February 7, 2014
Originally posted: January 27, 2014
Job Reference # 14-05
Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services Department by February 3, 2014. Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions. Utilityperson Maintenance Under the supervision of a Maintenance Emergency Desk Supervisor, candidate will be responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance repairs throughout the development. Perform HVAC repairs, including clearing of condensation lines, blower fan and motor replacement. Perform plumbing repairs on lines up to 2 1/2 inches diameter. Snake sewer lines as required with manual and electric equipment as well as perform electrical troubleshooting and repair of apartment & public space circuits and devices. Performance of other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements - Knowledge of Maintenance techniques and procedures with an emphasis on plumbing and electrical repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills for the repair of various plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems related to hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs. Must have effective written/oral communication in English and good customer service skills. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). Days and hours will vary.
Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. *Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer*
8 Once again, I find it disturbing that there is still no resolution to the unnecessary turmoil and problems the NAACP daycare is undergoing and being subjected to. I do know they went to court and are facing eviction, however, this seems to be a situation that should be corrected without all the confusion and lack of communication that's going on. The NAACP daycare was a viable entity providing an important service to children and parents until Riverbay put out a reprehensible and malicious flyer that the daycare was going out of business, which is not true at all, but succeeded in driving parents and children away. What is the truth? The NAACP suffered some hard times over a year ago and failed to pay a couple months rent, but has now paid rent for consecutive months over the past year. I am positive something can be worked out if the bureaucracy of Riverbay didn't put things in motion to evict the NAACP daycare without really considering what is going on and failed to look into realistic alternatives. The NAACP daycare is getting conflicting messages. Some top Management say not to worry, others say they don't know anything about it, and yet the NAACP daycare gets an eviction notice and has to go to court. And what's possibly worse, parents have pulled their kids out of the daycare because of flyers put out by Riverbay that the NAACP day-
What is the truth? Co-op City Times / February 1, 2014
Tony Illis
Director’s Viewpoint
Second Vice President
care is going out of business. Who made this decision and why, that's what I want to know? Forget politics, everyone on the Board is saying we should provide for our youth and that's what the NAACP daycare has been doing. What's the big deal? Why can't Management put a stop to the eviction, continue to accept monthly carrying charges from the NAACP daycare, and allow the NAACP to slowly payback what it owes, rather than taking such drastic and punitive action against them. Will the real Herb Freedman, Marion Scott, or Vernon Cooper, please stand up. The buck has to stop somewhere! Another problem I've noticed recently is with our elevators, particularly the elevator in my building, and who knows how many others? There are mechanical problems and the people at Riverbay don't seem capable of making sure the contractor is repairing them. Case in point, there is banging and clanging in my elevator. What does it take to fix this? Riverbay should make sure the elevator contractors is checking on all the elevators here. The elevators in Co-op City buildings are the lifeblood of the community, it’s how people go up and down, and
they should always be in tip top shape, with no excuses for not being that way. What does it take to fix this? Time passes on, eventually the motors on all the elevators have to be fixed. Our elevators are like having a Volkswagon engine in a Cadillac frame. The motors in the elevators here have to be in pristine order with no if's, and's, or but's about it. Someone here has to be responsible for this. We have a contractor who is supposed to take care of day-to-day problems with our elevators, but they don't seem to be doing this, making checks on all elevators, but only respond when a cooperator calls or an elevator is not in service. The last couple weeks, with the extremely cold weather, though the Power Plant is providing heat in most cases, I've heard complaints that some apartments are cold one day and extremely hot the next. The law states heat must be at a certain level in apartments if it's 55
degrees or lower outside, but this doesn't seem to be so lately, especially since I've heard complaints from cooperators. With our new windows in apartments, I don't think we should be experiencing this. But I must say fortunately, we should all be grateful that we've had hot water. I do have a problem with the way snow is cleared on the roads in Co-op City. While the main thoroughfares, such as Co-op City Boulevard, Baychester Avenue, Hutchinson Riverbay Parkway, and Bartow Ave. have snow removed, the majority of the cul de sacs, such as Carver Loop and Einstein Loop, in fact, all the loops, are left for quite a spell with the residents who live in buildings there trapped with no way out. We shouldn't leave cooperators stranded anywhere. Let's talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome 10475@gmail.com – no attachments, please.
in Memoriam: Elizabeth “Betty” Rose
Elizabeth Rose passed from this life nine years ago, January 30th. During her 90 years, the long-time Co-op City resident accomplished much. After she gave birth to me, a child with cerebral palsy, she, along with my late father, Tony, became staunch fighters for the rights of the disabled, becoming founding members of United Cerebral Palsy. Her dedication to me throughout my life helped me to lead a productive, rewarding life despite my disabilities. I still miss her terribly, but I will always be grateful for her unwavering love and guidance. Her loving son, John Rose
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Broun Place Townhouse Association
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Our winter meeting for January was ultimately cancelled. It just made no sense thinking of our neighbors coming home in the dark. Mr. Kevin Keenan, Riverbay Corporation, Director of Operations, has consented to answer an email that will have questions. So, if you have questions, please drop it in my mailbox and it will be included. We will distribute a newsletter informing neighbors of Mr. Keenan’s answers. 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 Year 2014 party. Thank you to our Executive Committee for all their help and support with flyer distribution and phone calls to our regulars letting them know the meeting was cancelled. Our next official meeting is April 24. ALERT! We want to alert you that there is a dog without a leash that has been seen on the grounds near Alder Place and the end of the Greenway. It is black
and may be a pit bull. It chased a resident almost to her door. If you see this dog, call Public Safety immediately, 718-671-3050. We are working with Public Safety to solve this crime. Again, we want to remind neighbors to call Public Safety: “If you see something, say something,” call: 718-671-3050. Additionally, we need to remain vigilant, 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. 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 do fantastic work here. Thank you for providing Broun Place residents with a safe walking area. We were saddened to learn that the sister of our former treasurer, Ann Ventrella, Mrs. Sarah Natale passed away. Mrs. Natale raised her three sons here in Co-op City. We offer our sincere condolences and prayers to the Natale and Ventrella family; May she rest in peace. 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. Please help keep Broun Place clean and free of litter. —Eva Lazaar
Hi, neighbors. Well, winter is here. Cold, cold, cold and lots of snow, wind and ice! Please wrap up good when you go outside. If you don’t have to go outside, DON'T. Please check on your neighbors, especially our seniors, and assist them if needed. Update: We are still selling Building 18 Scholarship Fund raffle tickets. Please call 347-2752995 to purchase a book or two. 1 ticket for $1 or a
book of 6 for $5. First Prize: $150. Second prize: $100 and 3rd Prize: $50. Try your luck. You have to be in it to win it. Please support us in helping to make this fundraiser a success. Please watch the bulletin board for dates we will be in the lobby. Thank you. Please continue to send your articles to our e-mail address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. We love hearing from you. We get so many compliments on the
articles, you help to make our day and laughter is very good medicine. Our deepest sympathies to all the bereaved families. We regret the passing of our Building Association Vice President, Mr. Renssalaer Lee. Our sincere condolences to the family. “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Please stay alert: If you see something, say something! —Gertie Brown
Building 18 Association
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10 It bears repeating that I am not an apologist or cheerleader for Management. I am the same person that I have always been since I was first elected to the Board. I stand for what is beneficial to the shareholders of our great community. It saddens me when I read week after week in the City News tabloid where a Director spews such malicious venom of untruth to support his agenda. I am not even sure if this Director knows what his agenda is aside from tearing Co-op City down and hurting others in the process. This Director runs to the City News continuously like Chicken Little saying that the sky is falling in Co-op City. As First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab so aptly put it, “an opinion is a belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.” For many years, the City News has taken great pleasure in slandering this community and the names of anyone
What chaos!
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who does not agree with it. Then again, I fail to see how anyone could place any confidence in what the City News prints, as their credibility has a lot to be desired. In 1989, City News Publisher Christopher Hagedorn lied to the United States Postal Service. In 1990, the mailing privileges of the City News were revoked by the U.S. Postal Service. On March 19th, 1993, City News Publisher Christopher Hagedorn was arrested for lying to advertisers and Postal Officials. On March 31st, 1993, Christopher Hagedorn pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor crime and his company pleaded guilty to a felony crime. Officials said Christopher Hagedorn and his company, Hagedorn Communi-
cations Corporation of New Rochelle, were both charged with falsifying business records. He lied to postal authorities, trade publications and advertisers about the circulation of the Bronx News, Town & Village in Manhattan, Real Estate Weekly, and the Parkchester News in the Bronx. The Publisher of the City News is like a person living in a glass house throwing stones. How hypocritical!!! By the way, all of this information was published in a variety of our local newspapers, including the New York Times. There has been talk and articles written concerning term limits for Riverbay Board Director. Cooperators who vote may set their own term limits. In every Board Election, there are at least 5 seats up, with anywhere from ten or more candidates running for these seats. Cooperators, you do have a choice. If you are dissatisfied with the job that any incumbent Director has done, the power is in your hand to vote for them
or not. In my experience, I have found that in any position or job, it is a plus to have someone with the knowledge and history related to that position or corporation. Lastly, I cannot believe that some of the same Directors that were voted onto the Board by our shareholders using our Election Rules are now against those same rules. They fail to understand how unfair it would be to allow candidates to use the internet in the Riverbay Board of Elections. Per the Election Rules, all election flyers and campaign materials must be given to the Election Committee for approval. This would be impossible to do if the candidates were able to post their ads on the internet as they so chose. The Election Committee, along with our General Counsel, ensures that all candidates have a fair and impartial playing field. If there were no rules or procedures to govern the Board elections, what chaos would we have?!
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 affair is from 4 p.m.-10:00 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. Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-5430, Ms. Sylvia Polite at (718)320-2837 or Ms. Barbara Irby at (718) 379-9294. There will be raffles
and prizes at this event. Come out and have an enjoyable time in celebration of the Valentine's Day weekend. Members are reminded that all instances of personal illness, death in the family, home-bound status, surgery, and hospitalizations, should be reported to Ms. Gertie Brown, our Good & Welfare Committee Chairperson. She will take care of all acknowledgements from the
club regarding these matters. The club continues to support our members who are home-bound and those members who are recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full healing process. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —George T. Clarke
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world”…James 1:27, NIV God does not want us to pay lip service to loving Him; He wants our love to be genuine and thus expressed in how we live and what we do. God is always intentional in wanting his people to live selflessly by caring for the needs of others. Showing mercy to those who are marginalized is true religion – devotion to God in practice. The Greater Love family worships God in Spirit and in Truth. We are 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. Weekly Schedule: • Sunday Bible Study: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m. • Sunday Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. • Holy Communion – First Sunday • Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. • Training for Service - A Survey of the
Bible: Thursday, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. • Youth Nite (ages 13+) – Every 2nd and 4th Friday at 7 p.m. Next: Feb 14th We are located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All are welcome to stop in or come out & fellowship with us! Mark Your Calendar: • KFC Ministry (Kids For Christ) – Ages 5-12, Saturday afternoon at the Movies & Cupcake Bake – February 8th – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Parents/sibling must accompany children). Movie: The Prince of Egypt…Please RSVP, clandrum82 @gmail.com, or call 917-476-2326. • 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. Special Announcements Food Pantry: We welcome donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please bring items to the church. Christian Book Drive: Please donate your unused or surplus Bibles, Christian books, Bible dictionaries/encyclopedias & inspirational books to the church library. Kindly bring books to the church or call/text/email to arrange a pick up…917476-2326 orclandrum82@gmail.com. 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. —Pastor Carol Landrum
Building 30A and B Association would like to thank Bronx 10 CERT Team for coming out on that freezing Wednesday night for their presentation, Ready New York. The association thanks all those tenants that came out on that cold night to see and hear the presentation from the Bronx 10 CERT Team on what to do in an emergency. The next general association meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th at 7:30 p.m.
The association has a Pokeno game night on Friday, February the 7th. The association also has a movie night on Friday, February the 21st. Crochet class is always on Wednesday every week at 1 p.m. If you have any ideas on what other activities the association can do, bring those ideas down to our next meeting. Those who are having a happy event this week, we wish you a healthy and happy. Those who are under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner
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12 I wrote a resolution so that Verizon would be able to meet with the Board to explain their position to us. This meeting would have given Verizon the opportunity to lay their cards on the table. But, this resolution was blocked by Bill Gordon, the Board President. Why was it Blocked? Let's get something straight right now. I absolutely do not want anyone to read this newspaper and even dream that the incredibly dumb stories within this paper about me are true. All of these stories are filled with lies. Now, let's start. The outrageous article that Director Gordon placed in this newspaper last week was really bad. But, on the other hand, that article said a lot about the way he conducts business here. "I will not waste the Board's time on a resolution that only satisfies the delusions of one opinionated Director," he wrote in last week's paper. What? A lot of our cooperators that have spoken to me want Verizon here. So, in effect, he told everyone here that we cannot get a meeting with Verizon. How is this possible? How is it that this president can use his so-called power to block my resolution, which I believe reflects the will of our entire community? Incredible, huh? Let's go further. I had an email exchange with Director Gordon on this matter. And, these messages clearly cite the manner in which he handled this matter. The Resolution Here is the portion of my resolution that would have allowed us to have a meeting with Verizon. "That all steps will be taken by our board of directors and our management
They must go!
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Daryl Johnson
Director’s Viewpoint
agents to secure a meeting with the representatives of the Verizon organization within 30 days of the approval of this resolution." Now, think, why would he block this resolution? Well, his response was that some members of the Board and Management already had a meeting with Verizon. But, how does this previous meeting with some Board members benefit this community? It doesn't. Nevertheless, as you can see, I absolutely did not lie. And, to back this statement up, I have email messages that will confirm this entire matter. And, I am willing to release these messages to this paper for publication. Nevertheless, as you can see, the entire community will lose the chance to get Verizon to the table for a discussion on this matter. Now, in my opinion, this is wrong and downright dirty. They Must Go! Can you clearly see what goes on behind the scenes? Can you see how some members of this Board are blocking basic elements of transparency? But, that's nothing new. Look at how the bidding process for our management company is being done. Against state regulations, this contract has never been bid out since 1999. And now, all Director Gordon wants to do for
Management is to have an evaluation from this Board. But, we pay Management $128,315 every single month. How is this possible? Why do you think this management contract is not being bid out? Why do you think that everything from Management is being rubber-stamped by some Board members? Bottom line: This is why I say that we must make substantial changes on this Board and we must fire this management company. In fact, I believe that these Directors will quit once we get rid of this management company. Election Rules We need for more cooperators to become involved in the affairs of this community and to vote in our elections. Therefore, we need to reach out to them with our newspapers and also help them to understand what's going on here through the use of the internet. However, would you believe that there are rules that prevent candidates from using the internet for their campaigns? Now, should one group of people that might not be familiar with the use of technology prevent another group from using powerful internet sites to market their campaigns? "No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election," is one of the rules. Anyway, let's back up for a second and talk about the committee that's handling this election. First of all, based on a name in this article, guess who is going to be the Chairman of this Election Committee? During a recent meeting, it was
announced that Director Gordon will be the Chairman of this Election Committee. Enough said! Upcoming Elections The elections will be here soon. So, I would like for everyone here to make a decision to vote in the upcoming election. Now, again, the first thing that I will do is to move to immediately fire this management company. They will go out the door immediately. And, yes, we will have discussions with any agency that thinks that this management company is supposed to stay here forever. Thereafter, we will bring in another management company or we will hire a General Manager. But, first, everyone needs to do their part by learning about these Directors that, in my opinion, do not serve a useful purpose on this Board. Thereafter, everyone can vote for no-nonsense Directors that will clean this place up. Close We need to make some drastic changes on this Board. So, please continue to read and then vote properly on election day. 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 718-671-4544 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
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African American Association
The African-American Association will present its 17th Annual Black History Month Black Film Festival this afternoon, 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 1/9/14. Refreshments will be served. Admission is FREE. 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. 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 2/11, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. $5 fee. Members get one class free. All are invited to attend. Education – The Institute for Youth Study Group meets on 2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. and 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Call 718-3795555. Association Meeting – Our next meeting will take place on Saturday, 2/8, in Dreiser Center, Rm. 15 at 4 p.m.
There will be a report on the 2nd International People's Tribunal in its campaign to expose the so-called "neutral" International Criminal Court on the latest weapon in the West's arsenal to re-colonize Africa and African people. 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: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “Coop cityAfricanamericanassoc.” 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 Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 4, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone: (718) 379-3494. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human
rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa, free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O.
Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 3793494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and
signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock
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. 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 of nostalgia, romance and the music of DJ Salsero. This event will be pot luck (donations greatly appreciated). There will also be raffles, and it’s ‘bring-your-own-bottle.’ Members will be admitted free, nonmembers will be admitted with a donation of $5 at the door. The Cultural Committee is also 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
Maestro's on Friday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. Member tickets are $55, nonmember tickets are $75. Please contact the club to reserve your place. 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 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. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017. —Carmen Rodriguez
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Co-op City Gets Surveyed, Others Get Services Restored Co-op City Times / February 1, 2014
Did they acknowledge the thousands who participated, both before and after the cuts were instituted, in June, 2010—in rallies, picketing, demonstrations, phone calls, and other protests? Did they consider the 8,000 signatures on petitions and letters calling for the restoration of those service reductions? Did they take into account the political support by all elected officials, including candidates who were later elected to citywide office? The answer to these questions, of course, is NO. In 2010, MTA claimed that financial difficulties, required cutting bus services in Co-op City, as well as throughout the city. Yet, in 2013, MTA reported a $1.4M surplus and received an additional $47 million from the state. In other parts of the city, some service cuts were restored and others expanded; In Co-op City, we got a “survey.” When MTA announced that survey, the leadership of the Co-op City Coalition Against the MTA Cuts characterized it as a self-serving gimmick to justify cuts and predicted that the results would amount to a whitewash. How can MTA be trusted to conduct an impartial investigation, the leaders asked, when the agency had, at one time, admitted to keeping two sets of financial books?
MTA thumps its nose at Co-op City What, in fact, does the MTA recommend after its survey? Do its proposals include restoring the service cuts to the Bx26, the Bx28, and Access-A-Ride? The one-word answer is: No! Instead, MTA proposes to end the irrational multi-service pattern of Bx23 from Pelham Bay station to all of Co-op City, and institute one uniform route; add a new bus stop at Asch Loop and Adler Place; reroute the Bx28 in both directions through Asch Loop; and provide a new stop for Q50 at Co-op City Boulevard and Dreiser Loop. All of that falls short of what had been recommended by the Coalition Against the MTA Cuts. The Coalition had asked MTA to replicate Q50 stops and routes of their express bus service throughout Co-op City. The MTA post survey recommendations are an insult to Co-op City ridership. They are thumping their nose at our community. Perhaps because the President of the MTA Board and twothirds of its members are appointed by the Governor and the other third are appointed by the NYC Mayor. MTA Board members display more accountability to them than to either the riders or to the city in general. It warrants a loud Bronx cheer, but that isn’t enough. We have to organize. We have to petition, to demonstrate, to lobby the governor for restoration of all bus services now! Cooperators Ambivalence There was a high degree of ambivalence about the Cablevision’s bulk rate offer and many cooperators simply didn’t vote. Consequently, the Board refused to consider adopting
Cablevision’s program. But I think this voter boycott is about more than the Cablevision deal itself. I believe it also demonstrates shareholder distrust of Management’s ability to administrate the $24 a month which would have been added to their carrying charge, and not much trust in the Board to keep an eye on Management. What’s up with Verizon There is a lot of speculation about why Verizon has not been offering their state of the art fiber optic service (FIOS) to compete with Cablevision. Verizon has a franchise from the City of New York to provide telephone service in every multiple dwelling. It is a right no landlord or developer or manager can deny them. With their copper telephone lines Verizon is also able to provide internet service. And thanks to their upgraded FIOS, Verizon has been able to expand that service to include television programming as well. They have the right to install fiber optic cables and provide that service to every shareholder in our buildings. It is a right that is not given or denied by a manager or landlord. Although Verizon fiber optic cables have been pulled in their underground street pipes they have not been installed in our buildings and apartments. Neither have they solicited for customers among our shareholders for their FIOS service. You can’t help but wonder “Why not?” Only Verizon can answer that. When I receive a rational answer from Verizon or anyone else, I’ll share it with you. I can be reached By mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY; by phone at 718-379-5874; by email at lichsr@ earthlink.net.
Hi, neighbors…I think I wished you Happy Holidays before, BUT if I didn’t, here it is now – Have a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous New Year. We ended 2013 on a happy note for our association. We had plans to begin 2014 extending our newfound bonding as an organization. What happened??? Weather and
illness came over us and we had to holdoff any plans. Winter means snow and other weather conditions, which we had. Because of this, we took turns fighting related illnesses. Sooo, rather than plan a meeting (only to cancel because of the above named problems), we skipped
January. We are going to start 2014 on February 12th. Mark your calendar and prepare to attend the first meeting and get started on building our Association. Incidently, we had 130 cooperators to take part in the porters’ collection. While this collection is not a “must,” surely out of 384 units, 130 is a num-
ber to be worked on – maybe this year will be better. We have thoughts for an adventure and other programs for the year. We will discuss them at our meeting – so come prepared to take an active part in our association. See you all February 12th. —Celestine Withey
Lottery winners!!! We did not expect any turn out at our last meeting, but surprisingly enough, we had some real troopers. Even though the snow was thick outside, they realized they didn’t have to leave the building to get there. Each building was represented, 21A, B and C. Congratulations to you!!! Because of that, 10 people were issued scratch off tickets. We had 3 winners. Although each winning was less than $100, they were glad that they par-
ticipated. The winter season is still in full effect so please be sure to dress appropriately when leaving your home. We have made sure our association room is comfortable in many ways when you come to our meetings. We try to make it feel as comfortable as it is in your apartment. Some have stated that it is more comfortable in our Association Room. Our Decorating Committee, Fundraising Committee and Hospitality Committee should get the
credit for that. Along with you who make it all possible for us to continue month after month and year after year. Our next meeting will be February 18, which will be quite entertaining. We will be celebrating Black History Month. We are asking those who want to take part in our activities to contact us via info below. If you sing, read poetry, have a story to tell or have ideas, please let us know. Way too often we find ourselves look-
ing for that thing that will change our lives, that person that will lead us to prosperity, maybe the answer was at our last meeting. Maybe you missed it. Maybe it will be at our next meeting on February 18, at 7 p.m. in the back of Building 21B. Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association @gmail.com or call us at: (347) 504-1821. —Kevin Lambright
As we learned in last week’s Co-op City Times (1/25), MTA released its six—month survey, begun in July 2013, of bus service to Co-op City. It appears our community was given VIP treatment by MTA, and for this we should be grateful. No other community, even those neighborhoods whose bus and/or subway services were restored, had been similarly “surveyed.” Before reviewing MTA findings and drafted recommendations, I would like to examine what the survey was – and was not. Did the study recognize that, even though Co-op City is crisscrossed by seven bus lines, none are as convenient as the Bx26, Bx28, and Access-ARide were before the service cuts were enacted? Did the surveyors take into account that for some 30,000 Co-op City residents—including workers in the borough, patients or visitors at Kingsbridge Veterans Hospital or Montefiore Hospital, students attending Columbus High School or Lehman College, visitors to Bronx Botanical Garden, Fordham Road shoppers—bus travel has become a nightmare? Since the unreasonable service cuts imposed more than 3 years ago, many riders must now change buses and sometimes run into a double fare. Did the study take into account the fact that cooperators are united in their opposition to those cuts? Did the surveyors note that New York City promised Co-op City’s sponsors, when the community was being constructed, that the city would provide Bx26 and Bx28 bus services—but that the promise was broken when the MTA reduced those services?
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our former Building Association President Jack Sonsol. Jack passed away on January 25th. Jack was an integral part of this community for the 45 years of Co-op City’s existence. He was a good neighbor and friend to all. He was at the forefront of any issues concerning the community.
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Jack cheerfully volunteered his services wherever needed. The fact that he was bilingual in both Spanish and English warmed the hearts of many people. He will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Estelle and the entire Sonsol family. On a happier note, we wish to thank Daryl Johnson for coming and speaking
at our first meeting of the new year. As usual, he was forthright in his comments re the management of Co-op City. He was informative and brought us up-to-date on the rules and regulations regarding either moving out of your apartment or transferring to another apartment in Co-op City. He told us of the many expansion plans within our area. He urged us to please
encourage our neighbors to come out and vote in May’s elections. He was warmly received and promised to come again. Here’s hoping we are keeping warm and healthy during this cold and flu season. Our next meeting will be on February 11th at 7:30 p.m. Please come out and join us. —Carlyn Jones
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Preparation transforming the waterfront property into the Rivers Run Community Garden has begun with the assistance of Shawn Spencer, Land Restoration Unit, Parks Department. It will be maintained and operated by volunteers, according to Leslie Peterson, a member of Riverbay Corporation’s Board of Directors and President of the Building 13 Association, Inc. Ms. Peterson said: “The idea of the community garden was well received by both the Community Relations Committee and the Directors of the Riverbay Board.” The Rivers Run Community Garden program will be facilitated by Building 13 Association, Inc., Riverbay Community Relations, and Rivers Run Garden members, in collaboration with the Parks Department GreenThumb Program and NYC Botanical Gardens. The waterfront space on Co-op City Blvd. will include areas for growing herbs, flowers and vegetables, community composting, a Children’s Garden, educational workshops, space for family The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. thanks all who attended and participated in the forum last Saturday, “Addressing the Challenges of Minority Males: Each One Reach One.” The promise of inclement weather did not deter the passion of the participants and lively discussion was the order of the day. The panelists were dynamic and the information extremely helpful. We believe there was opportunity to network and develop a potential strategy to support young people. Anyone
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: Mailing address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com. February Game Changer Focus— HEALTH: Health equality for all Americans including a healthy life and high quality health care. Everyone will have equal access to affordable, high quality health care and racially disparate
Rivers Run Community Garden A garden grows in Co-op City
Chouloute stated: “We are very excited about this community garden project. The enthusiasm of the members is an indication of its eminent success. We welcome Rivers Run to the growing urban garden community in New York.” In addition to helping groups purchase plants, the GreenThumb program (L-R) Gail Sharbaan; Denise Shelley; Osborne Pearson, also provides materials, Riverbay Grounds Department; and Michelle Sajous, such as tools and mulch Dir. Community Relations and technical assistance like educational workactivities, performances and other shops. events that reflect the diverse culture of The Rivers Run Community Garden the community. Member input will play will be built and maintained by voluna role in the programming and designing teers of diverse ages and backgrounds. of this vast open green space. The garden beds’ structure will accomRoland Chouloute, Deputy Director modate a wide variety of needs and abilof GreenThumb and Gina Townsend, ities, including children, the elderly and Chief Financial Officer, both from the those with limited mobility. Schools and NYC Parks Department, recently other organizations are welcome to join. addressed the Rivers Run meeting. Mr. There will be an “Enchanted Garden”
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who has questions or wishes to continue dialogue supporting the young people of our community, may do so through the Williamsbridge Club address below or contacting any of the telephone numbers appearing in this article. The club is dedicated to 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
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This winter season has been one for the books. Because of the weather, we cancelled our January 27th meeting and will reschedule. Please stay safe and warm. When you have a few moments, check on your elderly and homebound neighbors. Keep the faith—Spring will arrive. Speaking of Spring, let’s get together at our next general membership to discuss the front of our building, namely the garden area and how we would like it to look. Before long, bulbs will be planted and the
men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of our youth. The Ombudsmen of the Williamsbridge Club encourage men to join and help implement solutions, please 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, check us out.
garden area will need sprucing up. We welcome and invite our new neighbors to join us. On our agenda is SCRIE & DRIE, along with any and all building issues. Forms for both the RUOK Program and updating your contact information will be available at our next meeting. 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
the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela. Effective January, 2014, Executive Committee monthly meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesdays at 1 p.m. as follows: February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10. Membership meetings are at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 23, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, September 28,
where children will learn about plant life and nutrition. Gardening teaches them nurturing skills, gives them a sense of pride, introduces them to healthful foods, and provides a way to improve and give back to the community. Through care of the garden, they will learn to enjoy eating “the fruits of their labor - for the rest of their lives." An important part of Rivers Run Community Garden’s focus is to educate and provide healthy food choices. Members and neighbors will enjoy the beauty of a flower garden facing the waterfront, a wonderful destination to relax and socialize, providing a respite from local urban noise. Co-op City’s waterfront property will transform into a beautiful garden where everyone will work together to foster the growth and success of this community. Rivers Run Community Garden meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the Dreiser Community Center, Room 9. —Leslie Peterson Call Sandra Hall, Youth Advisor, 917972-7732. 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
October 26, November 23, and December 28. All are welcomed. Community Outreach Food Drive Collection Box: We are accepting nonperishable food items for Church of the Savior Food Pantry (e.g. canned goods, oatmeal, cereal, etc. ... please check expiration dates on all items). Thank you. Voter Registration Forms available in English & Spanish: Voter registration is an ongoing activity. —Brenda Brown
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it will take all of us to bring about change. His program also serves women and mentors are needed to serve as role models. His belief is that education will be the only thing to thrust people forward. Our youth need to understand that they are not marketable without degree/skills. His program is very successful and students in the program have better GPA’s as they hold on to them until they reach the finish line. Jonathan Ramos from the “Year Up” program shared his moving story of losing interest in high school in the Bronx until he was introduced to this program. He stated he didn’t know what he wanted to do. After one year of training, learning how to dress for success and being exposed to corporate mentors, etc., he now has goals, a dream and is making it happen. Courtney Bennett & Dwayne Brown represented the Minisink Townhouse, New York City Mission Society. They shared a 5 point strategy boys need to go through as they prepare for manhood. We were also reminded of the value of trade school education. Both expressed pride in the difference they are making in the lives of young people at the “Townhouse.” Richard Washington, Esq. from the Law Offices of Richard J. Washington, P.C., Wall Street, NYC shared awesome
information about what has happened legally with people of color since legal segregation and the efforts to get AfricanAmericans enrolled in predominantly white institutions. Race was used as a factor and now the system feels race should not be used as a factor. After all, we have a Black President of the United States of America. We need to prepare our youth now that race is not a factor. The NYPD Community Affairs Bureau shared a wealth of material from the Youth Services Section. A special thanks to Rev. George Haigler, Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church of Morrisania who shared words of wisdom and inspired us all. He reminded us that we are the right ones for this message today. We all agreed to keep in touch and follow-up with several action plans. HUD Official leaving post Maurice Jones, Deputy Secretary of HUD, who visited Co-op City before our deal was approved, is leaving. A tireless advocate for us, he has been tapped for a key position (Secretary of Commerce and Trade) in Virginia by the new Democratic Governor, Terry McAuliffe. Development Please be informed that the Board has approved Herbert D. Freedman and Attorney Jeff Buss to work with 3 developers who want to build in Co-op City. They will each submit a proposal that will be presented to the Board. In the meantime, the Board will be discussing what we want to do with the Bingo Hall and other vacant space. A decision has not been made about the level of input from cooperators BEFORE approval is granted to anyone. However, it’s been reported that
an elected official has already suggested who may be coming in. At this point, NOTHING has been decided by the Board. Please feel free to share any ideas in writing that YOU have. Cablevision I am a Cablevision subscriber and will remain one. However, I did listen to cooperators about suggesting we have presentations from both Verizon & Cablevision. My Resolution was not permitted and we all should be clear by now. Cablevision will return in 6 months to offer a Bulk Rate deal. Also, there is a special legal agreement in place with Cablevision. However, we are being told by the President of the Board and Herb Freedman that we cannot prevent Verizon from coming in. Please cooperators, ask Verizon employees/elected officials NOT to call this Director ever again about this matter. All calls should be forwarded to Herbert D. Freedman only. Emerging Issues for college students This Director has been reminding students/parents that if students ARE NOT learning to speak Spanish, job opportunities shall be limited. Job ads are now requesting “Spanish Speaking” only positions. America has changed and so has the world of work. A special thanks to the Director of Community Relations, Michelle Sajous, for all the upcoming initiatives. She is the BEST! Contact me if you want to get involved with preserving the Bronx African Slave Burial Ground. Evelyn M. Turner - 917-324-1033 or evelyntinez@aoi.com - 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx 10475.
Greetings to all of our Post members who are 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 February: Richard D. Ashby, George N. Bishop, Carrero Fulgencio, Jr.; Louis A. Cruz, Ronald R. Gantwarg, Paul R. Gaulden, Edward M. Handy, John F. Fields, Robert G. Hedgepeth, Nathan Jones, William A. Pace, Ernest H. Perinea, David Minton, Santiago Santiago, Wilson Sepulveda, Emmett Ross; Walter Thomas, Jr. and Tom Goodness. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.
Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by our Post. If you would like to join, just bring your DD-214 with you to Post 1871, located in Section Five in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165 and our email address is post1871@optimum.net. The next EXECUTIVE meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 5, at 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please arrive on time and if you can’t attend the meeting, give the Post a call. I trust all Post members are getting their raffle customers lined up because we are in the process of getting the raffle tickets for the Memorial Day affair.
On February 4th, the Bronx County meeting will be held at the Throgs Neck Post. All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting. Please mark your calendar for the above events. Do you know what a healthy snack is for a teenager? The essential to staying focused and energetic during the day. Young people who often opt for convenience would eat French fries or potato chips. These are not healthy snacks due to the heavy content of sodium. “Looking out for our Veterans” – Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto (D-82) has passed a bill called for our veterans called a jobs bill, Bill A-7761, that will be signed off by our Governor Andrew Cuomo. This bill will be helping our unemployed veterans in New York State who are able and willing to
work a part time, or temporary job. Thanks again for supporting our Veterans. American Legion: Privileges and duties. It is my duty as an American to prove myself worthy of the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. For every one of my privileges, I have a corresponding duty. Some of these rights and duties are paired together to express my opinions orally or in writing. Q: What do you call an elephant stuck between two buildings? A: Stuck. Q: What’s green and red, and goes 100 mph? A: A frog in a blender. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.
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 have closed. Double: $220/pp & Singles: $285. Rebates: $30 slot bonus + $20 food + $10 cash bonus. On day of return, we will stop at RESORTS Casino – Rebate: $25 slot bonus. Contacts: Virginia S/Beverly J, 718-379-0377. Thurs., May 8. A spring trip to see the Biblical story of MOSES at the Sight and Sound Theatre, PA, plus a delicious luncheon at Good n Plenty’s family style dining. Matinee price: $125. Wait list available. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Beverly J., 718-379-0377.
Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the CROWN PRINCESS. Day 1, fly into Los Angeles, board the Crown Princess ship, then we are off to begin our incredible cruise to key sunshiny 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, 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 718 379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.) Members and friends, we require your telephone number when signing up for shows and/or trips along with a 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 1st. 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 (weather permitting). “A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.” —Claudette Davis
A special thanks to cooperator, Sylvia Hicks, and her awesome team of business and professional women for an awesome community event on Saturday, January 25. Cooperator Hicks is a member of the Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. The event was a public forum addressing the challenges of minority males: “Each One Reach One.” All invited guests shared one vision; providing an opportunity for our young people to experience success and help them make better decisions in their life journey. For this Director and others, it was an opportunity to build relationships with like-minded advocates. The distinguished panel included Rodney J. Gross, Retired Air Force, cofounder of a mentoring program called “Boys to Men,” Wright Patterson A.F. B., Dayton, Ohio. He suggested that the power of 1 person can make a difference in a child’s life. Also, he stated that “mentoring” is forever. Karriem Dean, Chairman Alumni National Student Recruitment Committee, Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, shared how the present dropout rate of this nation’s youth is a “national security” concern. Dropping out of high school has a profound effect on our society. Mr. Dean is adamant about our not allowing talent to be wasted. Mr. Dean is a successful corporate employee and shared his road to success. Jermaine Wright is the Associate Director of The Black Male Initiative, City University of New York, and reminded the audience that each of us has a purpose and
Evelyn Turner
Director’s Viewpoint
American Legion Post 1871
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Building 13 Association
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 board will take place at the February 13th monthly meeting. The voting will take place March 13. Soweto Gospel Choir tickets have been distributed. If you have any questions or did not receive your ticket, please contact us. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, at the Lehman Performing Arts Center. 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. GAME NIGHT – TONIGHT - As usual, Nancy and Miguel did a fantastic job hosting and game night was a blast. If you were not there, you missed out on all the fun. We want to thank folks from the other buildings in Co-op City for joining us. The next game night will be held on February 22, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. in the Building 13 Association Room. Light refreshments and listen to good music. All are welcome.
The Arts and Crafts Workshop will be held on Sunday, February 23, from 12 p.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13. Rivers Run Community Garden – The grant writing committee is off and running. They have submitted request and will be meeting via phone this week. 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. Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson
The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, February 6, and again on Thursday, February 20, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard
Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular
and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.
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employed made a diligent effort to get to their jobs. Cooperators who parked on the street sought parking spots in one of the eight garages. This presented a problem to cooperators that pay for parking on a monthly basis. If they arrived home late, all of the inside spots could be taken, leaving only spots on the open rooftop. These cooperators objected to having to shovel their cars out. I trust that anyone who had a problem was able to resolve it. When these problems arise, I believe that most cooperators call their Cooperator Services Office. Cooperators don't always receive satisfaction when dealing with their CSO and therefore, they contact a Board Director. Board Directors write viewpoints and give out their contact information. Daryl Johnson is a Board Director who gets many of these calls and makes a concerted effort to assist cooperators in getting their issues resolved. They are very grateful for his help. Director Daryl Johnson is an auditor by profession. All Board Directors have the unfettered access to all records and documents of the Riverbay Corporation. Director Johnson decided to exercise this right. However, Management and some Board Directors made concerted
efforts to stop him. It required a consensus vote of the Board in order for Director Johnson to be allowed to examine the records for which he already had the unfettered right to do. I was concerned about the outcome, but a majority of the Board Directors voted in favor of giving Director Johnson that right, including Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Johnson, A. Leslie, L. Peterson and myself. Directors Illis and Turner were absent. The other five Directors wished to deny us this democratic right. To make matters worse for Director Johnson, Management designated the time for the examination of any such records to be only during Director Johnson's working hours. Is there any wonder why there is a "trust" issue? Is there any wonder why many cooperators believe that Management is "hiding" something when a Board Director must obtain special permission to examine the records for which a Board Director is ultimately responsible? Executive Sessions I believe that much of the disagreements might be resolved if there were more Executive Session, which are discussions among Board Directors, without Management, so that Board Directors could attempt to be on the same page. Another resolution to the disagreements might be if Board Directors followed the rules, one of which states that there should be a bidding process for new management or a new general manager. In my opinion, the current Board President is fairer than many we have had since I've been a Director. Whether or not this President will enforce the rules, remains to be seen.
Garage #5 Update As of last Sunday, January 26th, the lighting was not fully restored and the front elevator was still down. I will continue to communicate with Management to monitor the complete restoration of the lighting and elevators. 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. Please volunteer to help by calling 718-3795555. Anything that is positive for our youth is what we should all be doing. Looking forward to hearing from you. 2nd International People's Tribunal Members of the African-American Association witnessed the 2nd International People's Tribunal last Saturday at Columbia University Law School, where a panel of judges heard an update of the criminal indictment delivered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague by the Pan African Solidarity Hague Committee, organized by the December 12th Movement International Secretariat in June 2012. A report will be presented to the comm-unity at the Association's February 8th meeting, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcomed. Building Association Become active in your building association. You can gain lots of community information and meet and greet your friends and neighbors. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or telephone number 718-671-5957.
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. 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 service is held monthly at 7:00 p.m. We invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, February 11 for the next Men’s Prayer Service. 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, 917-6121245 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
Mary McLeod Bethune, our founder: “I leave you finally a responsibility to our young people. The world around us really belongs to youth, for youth will take over its future management. Our children must never lose their zeal for building a better world. They must not be discouraged from aspiring toward greatness, for they are to be the leaders of tomorrow.” Save the Date: February 22, the NCNW Co-op City Section, co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund will host the 13th Annual Black History Month Youth Celebration at Dreiser Auditorium B at 1:00 – 4 p.m. Over the last thirteen years at the celebration, there were Black Inventors table displays, African and praise dancing, poetry, spoken word, steppers, cheerleaders, singers, theatrical presentations, art and craft and much more. One of our highlights was when Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Floyd Carter spoke to the audience about his experi-
ence as a “Tuskegee Airman plus encouraging the students to stay in school, earn good grades and never let someone stop them from fulfilling their dreams. If any youth or youth groups are interested in participating in the 2014 celebration, please contact Lori Melton at (917) 399-2643. Saturday Educational Program: Children in Grades 3-6 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers. For further information, call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555. London/Paris trip for August 1421…has waiting list...for more information: 718-655-9034, 718-538-8606. Back by popular demand: Saturday, May 3, we are heading to Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate, and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America (lunch is prepared and serve by the senior students). After lunch, we head to
Woodbury Commons. On the return home, we will drop off at 3 locations. Cost: $95. Call 718-671-4804/718-3209694 and 718-320-2366 to make your reservation. Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to
NCNW, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthday, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our February members. —Maxine Sullivan
The African-American Association will present its 17th Annual Black History Month Black Film Festival today, Saturday, February 1st at 12:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31. The selected films: “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 (formerly Dr. Booker T. Coleman), Sisters Frances Cress Welsing and Shahrazad Ali, Doctors Phil Valentine and Umar Jonson. During intermission, there will be a tribute to Brother Amiri Baraka, who joined the ancestors on 1/9/14. At this writing, the meteorologists predict Saturday's temperatures to be in the mid to upper 30's, which will feel much warmer than the single digit temperatures we've recently experienced. Looking forward to seeing you. All are welcomed. Refreshments will be served. FREE admission. Freezing Temperatures Impact Our Community It's been several years since New York City was hit with single digit temperatures for days at a time. The snow is beautiful when it first falls and blankets the grounds all around us. Some folks might have been happy to see the first snowfall with the thought of enjoying playing in the snow, tossing snowballs, skiing, sleighing, building a snowman, etc. On the other hand, the snow presented problems. For those who were required to use public transportation to get to work, it might have been difficult getting to the bus stop. In these trying economic times, I would think that all those who were
Francine Reva Jones
Director’s Viewpoint
Co-op City Baptist Church
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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; Telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 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 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 THE CO-OP CITY MOSQUE IS OPEN FOR FRIDAY SABBATH PRAYERS (JUMAA’H). In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Say: We believe in God, and what has been revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes; and in the
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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) 320-0539 or (718)
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Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Black History Month celebration will be held today, Saturday, February 1, at 2 p.m. Features include: AfricanAmerican Collage Art Exhibits, Health Awareness Resource Table, Music, Praise Dance and performance by the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers. Free admission, open to all. Take out dinner only after program $10. Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada, 3-day/2-night, August 20-22. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, Double $500pp and Single $580pp. VALID PASSORT REQUIRED!!! 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
Books given to Moses, Jesus, and the Prophets, from their Lord. We make no distinction between one and another among them...and to God do we bow our will. The Holy Qur’an C: 3, V: 84 The Islamic Cultural Center of North America (ICCNA) established the Co-op City Mosque in November,
2013. The first Islamic institution in this diverse community, it adds to the religious harmony already present here. Our Congregational Prayer Service (Jumaa’h) takes place every Friday at 177 Dreiser Loop in Room 9, from noon to 1 p.m. We invite all residents to come and fellowship with your
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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
10475. Attention: Canada. For information, please contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748, T. Gavin at 917-5875057 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) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque Muslim neighbors and learn answers to questions about Islam, the Mosque and Muslim life. Likewise, we are honored to participate in the various programs taking place here in Co-op City and look forward to a most fruitful relationship. In closing, Peace be unto you, —Sheik Mousaa Drammeh
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Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, February 8, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Returning to Aqueduct February 22 We will be going to Aqueduct on Saturday, Feb. 22. Cost: $23, Rebate: $10. Call for your reservation today: (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers need-
Public Safety Blotter: Jan. 20 - Jan. 25
January 25, 177 Dreiser Loop NYPD and CCPD conducted a joint operation aimed at dealing with quality of life complaints. During the operation, a male was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant for his arrest. January 25, 2420 Hunter Avenue CCPD officers were dispersing a disorderly group when one of the members of the group became belligerent and refused compliance to leave the area. He was arrested and issued a summons for his actions. It was also discovered an outstanding warrant for his arrest was in effect and he was returned to the Bronx Central Booking Facility to be held for the warrant. January 24, 2049 Bartow Avenue A female pedestrian was struck and injured by a car that fled the scene. Members of Riverbay’s Maintenance Department were able to follow the driver and had him stop his vehicle. It was determined that a medical condition may have been the cause for the man’s actions. January 21, 2440 Hunter Avenue While investigating a report of a dispute with an assault, CCPD officers and NYPD officers observed a suspect matching a description provided. CCPD officers gave chase and were able to capture the man and take him into custody. The man was arrested and charged accordingly by NYPD officers. January 20, 140 Carver Loop CCPD officers found a female in a staircase having no authority or permission to be therein. The individual was arrested and issued a summons for trespass and released. January 20, 140 Casals Place CCPD officers responded to a report of a family dispute involving a person armed with a knife. Upon arrival, officers learned that a female had fled the area prior to their arrival. The female returned a short time later and appeared to be emotionally disturbed. She was taken into custody and removed via ambulance for emergency psychiatric care. There were no injuries.
Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!
Black Forum
ed for Wed. and Fri.. For info., please call (718) 3208035. 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, call (718) 320-8035. Computer help The Black Forum is looking for an experienced computer savvy individual. If interested, call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food,
you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest for a fun-filled day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person, payable in 3 installments of $50 each: March 15, April 19 and May 17. 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) 3208035 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
around schools especially during morning drop off, lunch time and dismissal hours. A change of routine may leave people unfamiliar with traffic patterns and safety zones. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Consuming alcoholic beverages might be part of some people’s Super Bowl activities. However, police enforcement during this weekend will be in full force. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Designate a driver who will not drink or take a taxicab. Whether you are cheering for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos or the Seattle Seahawks make sure you stay safe. Always
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buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons or hear suspicious noise coming from your neighbor’s apartment, a burglary could be taking place, notify the authorities. Townhouse residents should also be vigilant for persons loitering about the townhouse areas. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Lt. Pam Apollo would also like to thank my loyal readers who provide feedback and suggest topics for future articles.
If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050
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Church of the Savior
Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to
be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.
Dr. Smith Sermon Topic: "The Truth and Nothing But The Truth." Reading from Holy Scripture: Book of Acts 4:5-13. Thought of the week: "Faith makes prayer stronger and gives it patience to wait on God - Faith rewards those who see the Lord." 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 mornings, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors. Do you or members of your family or friends need affordable health insurance? Good news! Go online to www.healthinsurance.gov. Don’t have a computer? Go to the local library, they will assist you for free. You cannot afford not to be insured. —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.
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: Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. Ecclesiastes 11: 4 Have you asked yourself why others seemed to get more done than you? For many, the problem is waiting for everything to be perfect before a move forward is done. Waiting, rather than beginning. Waiting for the ideal condition can result in much time wasted.
A lesson we learn in the book of Ecclesiastes is learning to distinguish between the things we have control over, and the things we don’t. The message of Ecclesiastes 11:4 is to Stop procrastinating! Don’t be overly cautious. Quit waiting on perfection. Staring at the clouds stops you from sowing, which ultimately limits your reaping. The conditions may not be perfect. Your efforts might fail, or they might have to be repeated for month before they yield significant results. But they also might succeed. We cannot control the rain, the locust of life, or the size of our harvest. But we control the planting. And nothing grows that isn’t first
planted with love, energy, and prayer. We can’t control everything, but we can do one thing. Who stares at the clouds waiting does not reap, but who plants reaps. Lord, help us to move in faith, be a good steward of the time and opportunities you give us. 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 referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.
Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the Love of God. 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
Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6 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. Church Motto: "We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority."
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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
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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. Please join us on February 4, at the Domestic Violence Forum being hosted by the 45th Precinct at 7 p.m. in Bartow, Room 31. The issue is a serious one and there will be respected panelists to share and Pastor Jenkins will share a new ministry which will specifically address families affected by Domestic Violence.
Please join us, February 22, at 3 p.m. in front of the Townhouse Diner for our monthly Prayer Walk. Prayer changes things! Faith Cafe is our giveback to the community...a hot restaurant-style meal served every 3rd Sunday (February 16) at 12 noon. The Food Pantry is open EVERY 3RD SUNDAY AT 12 NOON...ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah
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Cake Sale Fundraiser: Saturday, February 15 from 11 a.m. until... Please contact Ms. Brown-Clarke at (718) 6711685 to inform her of what you are bringing. If you don’t have the time or energy to bake, donations of purchased items are more than welcome. If you wish to try a new recipe, we will be the tasters, and if you love to bake, there are many cooperators willing to sample your goodies. Name Change? A fellow cooperator stated that due to the vast number of dogs one now sees here, we will be changing our name to Dog City. What is happening? Dogs were supposedly permitted, with The blessings continue to rain on Velocity Track Club New York. Our 12 & under boys 4 x 200 meter relay received an invitation to compete in the New Balance Games. On Friday and Saturday, January 24 and 25, the New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory, played host to the New Balance Games. The New Balance Games is a two-day track and field meet that featured more than 5,000 high school students and showcased a number of Olympians and top American stars. Our young athletes had the opportunity to meet Olympians and top American stars, plus compete in front of thousands spectators. Our children enjoyed the atmosphere, but once they stepped on track, it was all business.
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proper documentation, indicating that the cooperator had emotional issues that were helped by a companion pet. Hopefully, fellow cooperators are not lying about their condition in order to have a dog. Remember the old adage, “Be careful what you ask for as you might get it.” Lending Library: Our lending library will be open effective Wednesday, February 5. The hours of operation for Wednesday are 6 to 7 p.m. On Thursday, hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. The days and hours will change monthly. You can borrow one or two books and will need to return the quantity you have borrowed. You can replace these books
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Velocity’s 12 & younger relay team of Joseph Webster-Rutledge, Jordan Samuels, Adrian SwiftHenry and Kristian Cadiz ran their fastest time of 1 minute & 58.86 second (1:58.86) in the 4 x 200 meter relay race, which earned them Silver Medals and New Balance Games T-shirts. On Saturday, February 1st, Velocity Track Club will be competing in the 2014 USATF New York Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. Anyone interested in joining Velocity Track Club New York, please contact Coach Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or you can email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins
with others you have read or return the ones you read. There are fiction and nonfiction books; hard cover and paperbacks. We can also use donations of books you no longer want. Laundry Room: On Monday, January 20, there were enough dryer sheets on the floor to wallpaper a portion of the laundry room. What is the problem? You drop something and you pick it up, just as you would do in your own apartment. It is even more important here due to the sheer number of cooperators who utilize the laundry room on any given day. Please remember that it is our laundry room. —Lorna Smith
Velocity’s athletes having a lite work out after winning Silver Medals at the New Balance Games.
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church
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, February 2, when we will celebrate THE PRESENTATION. New officers will also be
Building 29 Association
installed. Fundraising Events: Raffle tickets are now available for sale. Drawing on Saturday, April 12. Book of 6 for $5. Please contact June Grimes, 718-320-0503. Deluxe Motorcoach 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. Single $469, Double $389, Triple $339, Quad. $329, Children $239. Prices are per person and a payment plan is available. To secure your
interest, deposit due as soon as possible. For more info., call June at 718-320-0503. Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable 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. “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!”(Psalm 84:1) —M. Chambers
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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 you chance and 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
Next CB#10 Meeting
On Thursday, February 20, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at Greek Church, 3573 Bruckner Blvd., South, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 8921161.
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
Feb. 7 Open Mike cancelled
The Riverbay Fund’s Open Mike scheduled for February 7, has been cancelled. The new date is April 4, 7-9 p.m., in the Dreiser Auditorium B. Everyone who signs up will get 5 minutes to perform. ANYTHING is welcome, except for heckling and profanity. You can sign up by calling 718-3203300, 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!
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Bartow
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Word Games 9:30–11 a.m., Rm 31 Bingo – 9:30–11:30 a.m., Room 31 Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm 31 Weight Management Support Group – 1011:30 a.m., Rm 25 ZUMBA Class 10:30– 11:30 a.m.,Rm 31 Card Games 2–4 p.m., Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm 31
Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Rm 49 Dominos 10 a.m., Rm 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Room 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2–4 p.m.
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 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 45
Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
Dominos 10 a.m., Rm 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Bingo 1 p.m., Rm 49
Thurs., February 6
Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Word Games Rm 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m. Rm 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm 31 Bingo 1–3:30 p.m. Rm 31 Card Games2-4 p.m., Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm 31 Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45
Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/ Jenifer 10–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
Dominoes
Fri., February 7
Wed., February 5
Tues., February 4
Mon., February 3
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Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49
10 a.m., Rm. 45
Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45; 10-11 a.m., Rm. 36
Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49
Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 49
Dreiser Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm 7 Stay Well Exercise 10–11 a.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm 4 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15 - 2 p.m., Rm 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm 2 Basic Cellphone & iPad Training course 1:30–2:30 p.m., 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 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2-3 p.m., Rm 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10– 11 a.m., Aud. A Poetry/Creative Writing w/ Lorraine 10-11 a.m., Rm 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11–12 p.m., Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Spanish Class 1–2 p.m., Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 8 Poetry/Creative Writing w/ Lorraine 10–11 a.m., Rm 7
(Schedule subject to change without notice)
WEEKLY TRIPS PRICE PICK-UP TIMES We regret to announce thatBartow ALLDreiser tripsEinstein 1st Mondays:that require Stew Leonards $5 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. JASA buses will be on a 1st Mondays: Super Wal-Mart $15 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays reduced Bowling $2.50 further 11:00amnotice. 11:30am 11:15am schedule until (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.
Date:
Kosher
Mon., Feb. 3
Apple juice Turkey Italian sausage w/peppers & onion Peas & carrots Steamed zucchini Alt: Tuna Salad
Non-Kosher
Soups, Breads and Desserts
Barbecue pork chops Warm corn & black bean salad Tomato onion pepper avocado salad
Whole wheat bun Fresh fruit
Orange pineapple juice Rosemary turkey burgChicken paprikash ers w/onions & peppers Toasted orzo Baked steak “fried” Wax beans potatoes, Green salad (mixed greens) Alt: Vegetable liver
Tues, Feb. 4
Orange juice Stuffed beef cabbage Mashed potatoes Sliced carrots
Wed., Feb. 5
Whole wheat bun/ whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Chicken teriyaki Oven ‘fried’ rice w/vegetables Broccoli w/garlic
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Swedish meatballs Noodles Honey glazed carrots
Challah bread Canned peaches
Alt: Sliced turkey
Thurs., Feb. 6
Fri., Feb. 7
Apple juice Gefilte w/horseradish Bow tie w/sundried tomatoes, Coleslaw w/green & red cabbage Alt: Vegetable Cutlet/Hard boiled egg
Orange pineapple juice Roasts chicken Noodle kugel Parmesan baked Tilapia Sautéed Spinach Brown rice pilaf String beans Alt: Poached Salmon
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
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
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There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! Effective February 4, the suggested contribution for lunch will increase to $2. Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops for Medicare Beneficiaries – Tuesdays, February 4 & 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. – 2049 Bartow Ave. Room 31. To sign up for the sessions, please call the Bartow Avenue office @ 718-320-2066. Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops for Medicare Beneficiaries – Fridays, February 21 & 28, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1– 3 p.m. 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 8. 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 Dreiser Senior Center at 718-320-1345. FREE Civil Legal Services coming to Your Neighborhood – A NYLAG (New York Legal Assistance Group) Mobile van will be in Co-op City on Thursday, Feb. 13, on Asch Loop by the library from 10 a.m.2:30 p.m. Lawyers on board the mobile van will provide free legal assistance on issues related to housing, public benefits, disability benefits, healthcare, identity theft, debt management, consumer credit, immigration, domestic violence, divorce, custody, employment & advance planning. For more info. and to make an appointment, contact JASA 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 14 & 28, March 14 & 28, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income, expenses (rent, medical, etc.). More info.: 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 4—April 9, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional info., call 718-320-2066. Arthritis Exercise Program at the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers - The
program’s multiple components are to reduce pain and stiffness, maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability – Wednesday, March 5, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, 11 a.m. & Monday, March 3, Bartow Senior Center, Room 31, 12:45 p.m. Resorts World Casino @ Aqueduct – Wednesday, February 12 (54 seat coach bus) $20 - Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Dreiser – 9:45 a.m. & Einstein – 10 a.m. Departure time from casino is 3:30 p.m. Additional info., call 718-320-2066. Valentine’s Day Party – Thursday, February 13, $2 at the Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Light music with Cecilia Tenconi, 50/50 raffle and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at the 3 senior centers – Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein. Wal-Mart – Friday, February 21, $15. Includes transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop - 9 a.m. Please call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. (SPARC) Seniors Partnering with Artist Citywide – Poetry and creative writing w/Lorraine, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. & Fridays, 2–4 p.m. at Dreiser Senior Center, Rm. 7, from January 31 – June 30. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, February 3rd - 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 info.: 718-320-2066. 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 meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 13th at 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, you may contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139, or 917-734-5935.
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FYI: A new AARP report states that it’s unfortunate that nearly a third of caregivers (32%) rate their current happiness low. Most (68%) say they wish things were different. Find out how to “help the helpers” – take a look at Caregiving: Life Changes and Coping Strategies (www.aarp.org/caregiverscoping). FYI-2: Our meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” As always, come early to pay dues and pay balance or sign up for the below “Tour Activities.” Get well wishes to Gloria Todman and Willie Thompson. NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES March 31-April 1 – Sands Casino w/a $20 free play & lunch voucher; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; full buffet breakfast and then to see MOSES at the Millennium Theater; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach … $295/double; $285/triple; $345/single
(travel insurance to be determined)… contact Jean, 718-379-3742. May 21 – The Magic of Motown at Foxwoods’ Fox Theatre – Stroll down memory lane with the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The O’Jays, The Platters and many more…$84/pp includes reserved seating, free buffet, $10 slot play, transportation and gratuities….Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/ shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the Hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241 August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights… Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I-$1,438; Balcony: E-2$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N-$1,827; Outside cabin: I-$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — $350 deposit will secure early-bird rates …. contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam
Happy birthday or happy anniversary to all those who celebrate the month of February. Wednesday, February 5—Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Weather permitting. Tuesday, March 25—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price $33. Time 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Wednesday, April 23—Going to Courtlandt, N.Y. for lunch and show. “THE RAT PACK.” Price is $69. Pickup time, 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 and soda. Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma, NY 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 and Tilapia, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. With great sadness and sympathy that we extend to Marilyn Sherman and family of the passing of their beloved husband and father, Nathan Sherman. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 from MondayThursday, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. Also call Mary at 718-379-4899 in evening. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla
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, followed 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 person-double $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. —Lydia Ruas
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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City
Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue
What does America stand for? Concern for our fellow beings. Compassion. Education and culture. Training people for jobs. Improving health care. Aiding refugees. This is what the Bible is all about: sharing our bread with the hungry, freeing the oppressed, providing material, emotional and spiritual sup-
port for people in need. The Bible teaches us to rise above involvement in self, to feel a sense of responsibility for others. The narrow view counsels, “Watch out for yourself.” The narrow view counsels, “Watch out for others,” America represents the triumph of altruism over egotism.
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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.
Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Sundays: Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. - 12:30. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. Focus Verse: For after that in the wisdom of God the world by Wisdom knew not God, it pleases God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believes. (1st Corinthians
1:21) The depth of Paul’s love for the Corinthians is evident in his patient, though sometimes incredulous response to their many spiritual and relational problems. When he looked for ways To commend them in his opening verse, he could not rejoice in their faith, hope, or love. He could only say ye come behind in no gift, waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1st Corinthians 1:7) Paul was troubled by many things about the Corinthians. He was troubled by their fractured fellowship, spiritual immaturity, and tolerance of gross sin. He also viewed as a problem their tendency to seek relief from secular authorities for offenses committed within the
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, February 7, is before 4:53 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, February 1, at 5:55 p.m. Coming Events: Saturday, February 1, 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
Community support for families in need
The Circle of Christ Church, located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level, is collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. The church also provides counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992 and leave a message. Someone will get back to you.
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community of believers. He was further troubled by their disregard for the scruples of other believers and their failure to learn about the example of the wilderness generation of Israelites. Moreover, he was concerned about their shameful disregard of propriety in prayer and prophecy, their abuse of the Lord’s Supper and spiritual gifts, and their skepticisms concerning the resurrection. As the antidote to their dilemmas, Paul recommended unity, humility, passion for purity, willingness to be defrauded, and marital fidelity and sensitivity. He further advocated commitment to the spiritual health of others, avoidance of anything connected with idolatry, due regard for decorum in prayer and prophecy. Reverence for the
Lord’s Supper, love and order in the exercise of spiritual gifts, and hope in view of the Resurrection. 1st Corinthians 1:9-10 states: God is faithful; by wisdom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Now I beseech you brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and there be no divisions among you; but that ye are perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. Paul has great concern for the Corinthians, and when it was declared unto him that there were contentions among them, he encourages them to walk perfectly before God. For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies
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Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us. We are a small community oriented non-denominational church that is seeking to be actively involved in the community. We emphasize the need to build up the families, especially the
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equipping of men to be the heads of their homes and leaders in their community. We also empower women to exercise their gifts as preachers and teachers of the Gospel. Our worship style includes great music, thoughtful sermons and great fellowship! If you are looking for a church where you can be fed the Word of God and be active in the community,
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Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! For those who are unaware, Jesus takes us as we are and makes us what we should be. Let’s look at a few verses of scripture that support this. Colossians 1:21-23 says: 21 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in his sight 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to
every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister. Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Please come out and support these services. Happy New Year to all. This is the season we honor Jesus’ birth, not ours. We should put Him first, then our loved ones second. Enjoy it. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.sonicbids.com/vernonlittle and listen to and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little
then Harvest Restoration Ministries is for you!! We meet at: 135 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 42 Order of Services Sunday School – 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 12 p.m. Tuesday night Prayer – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. Thursday Choir Rehearsal – 7 p.m.
29 Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Check our website at: www.harvestrestoration.org Announcements We are hosting a youth revival, February 21st – 22nd, with services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Come join us and be blessed! —Pastor Anthony Davis
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