Co-op City Times 02/02/13

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Vol. 48 No. 5

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Connectivity test for the diesel “black start” generator set for February 5th

BY BILL STUTTIG A test to determine if Riverbay’s black start diesel generator can be synchronized with Con Edison’s electrical grid and used to help the utility restore power in the case of localized power failures in surrounding communities will be conducted this coming Tuesday, February 5th, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

This test was originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 23rd, but because of the extreme cold temperatures that day, which saw morning temperatures in the low teens and afternoon highs about 20 degrees Fahrenheit, which was 19 degrees below normal, the test was put off for a day when temperatures are expected to be more temperate. A day time high of 40 degrees is forecast for February 5th.

Riverbay Power Plant Director Braian Readon explained earlier this week, “The test was postponed last week simply because of the extreme cold weather and the fact that testing the changeover under those conditions would have likely compromised our ability to maintain comfortable temperatures in Co-op City homes for the three-hour period for which the test was scheduled.”

According to notices sent out to each

building last week, during the three-hour testing period, there will be no interruption in electrical service to Co-op City while the plant crew switches over the equipment. However, because the plant will be temporarily shutting off the boiler in order to complete the test, it anticipates a reduction in steam production for a few hours which may reduce the levels of heat and hot water in apartments. Normal heat and hot water levels will be restored as soon as the test is completed, the notice said.

With projected temperatures expected to be near normal on Tuesday, the apartments should easily be able to retain a comfortable temperature until the test is completed and steam production resumes in the early afternoon.

The 63,000 pound “black start” generator serves as an insurance policy for Co-op City against a major regional blackout, such as the one that hit the northeast in August of 2003. The massive generator, which can be seen on the power plant grounds immediately adjacent to Co-op City Blvd. near the Bartow Avenue intersection, allows Power Plant crews to restart the plant in (Continued on page 2)

De Blasio questions DEP asbestos policy costing Co-op City millions each year

BY JIM ROBERTS A leading New York City elected official, and a contender to succeed Michael Bloomberg as Mayor in this November’s election, is raising questions about the city policy that forces Co-op City residents to spend $4 million each year for exorbitant asbestos abatement and air monitoring every time flooring work is done here.

Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate for the City of New York, has 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 here have failed to disclose even one health hazard. (See letter on page 6).

In fact, the 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 Jan. 18 letter addressed to DEP Commissioner Carter Strickland, Public Advocate de Blasio wrote on behalf of Co-op City residents who are demanding an end to this unnecessary and costly requirement that DEP has imposed here since 2005 at a cost to shareholders of more than $20 million already.

“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.

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Riverbay seeks meeting with state officials & Bay Plaza developers over access plans for new Mall

As the frame work of the new Mall at Bay Plaza rises on a daily basis, (background), the existing two lane roads (foreground) which barely adequately serve the existing Bay Plaza stores are all that is currently in place to provide access to the new mega development raising the concerns of Riverbay and others.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

BY BILL STUTTIG In 18 months, if not sooner, Co-op City will have a major new 780,000 square foot three-story, indoor mall opening immediately adjacent to it and while the 1,700 new permanent jobs that the Mall will bring to the area is good news, the

increased traffic onto already congested roads shared by both Co-op City and the huge shopping center is certainly not.

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper earlier this week sent a letter to the (Continued on page 19)

Maintenance Department to be presented at Open Management Forum Tuesday

BY ROZAAN BOONE On Tuesday, February 5, an Open Management Forum will be held in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center featuring the Riverbay Maintenance Department. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m.

These monthly open forums were implemented last year by Riverbay management to familiarize shareholders with the purpose and function of the various service departments that shareholders of the Co-op City community call on to maintain and upkeep their homes. In an effort to encourage as many shareholders as possible to attend, the forums are scheduled for 7 p.m. thereby giving those who work outside of the community sufficient time to return home to Co-op City and be able to attend.

Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper noted that there are many positive aspects to these monthly forums.

“First and foremost, we believe that the forums are an excellent way to get information to the community about how the various departments operate, what changes are taking place and what advances are being made that affect the residents of this community,” said Cooper. “In addition, the forums are designed to give cooperators an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues or concerns that they feel are pertinent to the specific department or subject matter on

the agenda for that particular evening, or in general, because there is nothing like getting information first hand.”

At the outset of each forum, the department head and Management will present a detailed overview of the respective department, personnel and operations. After the presentation, there is an opportunity for shareholders to ask questions about the department being featured, and to receive first-hand information about that particular office.

Following that segment, the audience can then ask any other questions or raise any other issues they may have.

Cooper noted, “Another important aspect of these forums is that it allows us to get the opinions of the residents of the community as it relates to any initiatives that we have embarked upon or plan to embark upon in the near future.”

The next public Management Forum is scheduled for March 12 in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center when the Construction and Buildings & Grounds Departments will be presented.

“We believe that the forums will enable us to continually improve communication with cooperators and their families,” Cooper said. “I think that this initiative will help to ensure that cooperators feel that they are part of the process of running this massive complex that always has a myriad of diverse issues to be addressed by virtue of our size alone.”

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hours if a major shut down of the grid occurs. Even with Co-op City’s new cogeneration facility providing all of the power for the community with no or very little reliance on outside utilities, the plant is still interconnected to the grid and as such can likely trip off should the grid suffer a major region-wide outage as was the case with in 2003. The black start generator is designed to power and restart one of the gas turbines in case of a major region-wide outage allowing that turbine to power the other gas turbine, thus restoring near full electrical power to the community within three hours after the initial outage.

But because the generator is only used in extreme emergency situations, the likes of which has not occurred since the generator was purchased and installed last year, periodic testing of its functionality is required.

The latest testing of the black start generator’s use for repowering Co-op City was successfully completed late last summer.

The power plant, which has periodically sold power to Con Edison in the recent past when demand reaches high levels, such as hot summer days, very likely also has the ability to help the utility restart some of its equipment in the case of isolated power failures, such as the ones that struck several communities surrounding Co-op City during and after Super Storm Sandy in October.

Con Edison and Riverbay will likely enter into a contractual agreement for the utility to have use of Riverbay’s Black Start diesel generator or BSD during times of localized power emergencies. If such an agreement can be finalized through next week’s testing, then it would add to the revenue that the plant has produced in recent years since co-generation fully began in 2010.

Riverbay’s energy management consultants estimated earlier on that capacity sales, which is the ability to make energy when required by the grid, will conservatively generate approximately $233,000 for the housing corporation during the last full winter period which spanned from November, 2011 to April, 2012, primarily from NYISO and Con Edison.

Riverbay’s Finance Department has reported that the actual winter capacity sales for 2011/2012 was $306,000.

Electric power sales to Con Ed for the same time period netted the community $222,000.

David Ahrens, Director at Energy Spectrum, Inc., the company managing the various revenue streams available to the shareholders of Co-op City, explained that capacity sales, like energy savings, are another revenue stream that has been identified for the community since its investment in its own cogeneration plant.

“There are two capacity periods—one for the summer and one for the winter— at NYISO and the cogeneration plant at

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Co-op City is participating in both of these markets via Spectrum,” said Ahrens. “Although capacity is much more valuable in the summer, there’s still a capacity market in the winter in case additional capacity is needed for the grid, for example, if there’s a snow storm or other similar events. It’s almost like having a reserve, if you will.”

Riverbay Finance Director Peter Merola said last week: “These additional streams of revenue provide income to Riverbay Corporation which helps reduce the amount of carrying charges

that the shareholders need to pay to operate Co-op City. In addition, these added revenues are obtained without any impact to the community. We are constantly seeking new revenue streams in order to ease the financial burden for the shareholders.”

Since going online in January, 2010, according to the Riverbay Finance Department, cogeneration is now producing approximately $18M annually in energy savings for the community, which, without cogeneration, would have been paid to Con Edison.

Assemblyman Benedetto provides free income tax preparation to seniors 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 February 1st. This service is limited to seniors over the age of 62 who meet the following criteria: Simple taxes only Complete copies of 2011 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 Adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2011

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.

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 15 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 (718) 320-2220 or (718) 892-2235

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This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program.

An appointment is necessary.

Please call 1-800-564-6868 This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership. Screening coordination and Outreach/In-reach funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

NCNW’s annual Youth Celebration coming in February In commemoration of Black History, the Co-op City NCNW will host their 12th Annual Youth Celebration on Saturday, February 23, 1-4 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, co-sponsored by the Riverbay Corporation.

Youth and youth groups that would like to showcase their talent in song, dance, poetry, music or theatrical presentation at the celebration, should contact the NCNW’s Youth Committee Chairpersons: Lori Melton, (917) 399-2643, or Michelle S. Davey, (917) 292-2397.

Next CB#10 Meeting The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m., at the Westchester Square Civic Association, 2513 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Please make every effort to attend. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

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Use of Co-op City apartments that are grounds for eviction

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartments as their primary residence face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations.

According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every new incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family. The Member further agrees that no boarders or permanent guests shall be permitted.” Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

Furthermore, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, in Section 1712-5.3 (a) of its regulations, itemizes several

grounds for termination of a lease by the housing company, one of which is item #12 which states, “Tenant, cooperator, or other individual does not occupy the dwelling unit as his or her primary residence;” and item #13, “The dwelling unit is used for illegal or immoral purposes, including but not limited to the unlawful trade, manufacture, distribution, storage, and/or sale of marijuana or any controlled substance as defined in Public Health Law, Section 3306, and Penal Law, Section 220.00.”

While the state regulations outline several other grounds for the housing company to terminate the lease of a shareholder, this article highlights the use of apartments for illegal or immoral purposes and failure of the shareholder not to maintain the dwelling unit as their primary residence.

Increasingly, ads are showing up on Craigslist and other websites advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors.

Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney, said shareholders cannot sublet their apartment because it must be used as their primary dwelling.

For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO Office. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, but is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a lot of traffic in and out of an apartment at all times of the day and night. Complaints to the CSO office may be made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes, approximate date shareholder moved out, where shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment.

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment and if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder.

Munns said that if a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees including, attorney fees, court costs, marshal fees, locksmith fees, moving and storage costs and possible adverse credit ratings.

Courtesy parking available in all garages from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The Riverbay Board of Directors approved a resolution last year that allows shareholders with valid garage agreements to park in any Co-op City garage from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for any purpose.

Courtesy parking between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. will be subject to the reasonable rules of the Director of the Parking Facilities Department and may be revoked for valid reasons, including, but not limited

to, inclement weather, overcrowding, construction, maintenance and/or abuse.

According to the resolution passed by the Riverbay Board last year, and which was submitted by Second Vice President Evelyn Santiago, and seconded by Treasurer Ray Tirado and First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, the measure was approved in order to improve the quality of life of Co-op City shareholders who have valid garage agreements.

In addition to Directors Santiago, Tirado and Abdul-Wahhab, the resolution was also approved by Board President Helen Atkins, and Directors Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Al Shapiro and Evelyn Turner.

Directors Francine Jones and Andrea Leslie voted no and Director Bernard Cylich abstained.

Directors Eleanor Bailey, Leah Graham, Othelia Jones and Rev. Calvin E. Owens were absent.

2013 Window Guard Form Due By February 15th The 2013 Window Guard forms you have been receiving are due back to the Window Guard office by Friday, February 15th.

It is very important that each shareholder fills out the form completely, sign it, date it, enter your phone number and return it to Riverbay as soon as possible.

You may return it by putting the form in the mail using the self-addressed enve-

lope you received with the form, by turning it in Room S in the Bartow Community Center or by returning it to your local Cooperator Service Office (CSO).

The New York City Department of Health requires that Riverbay install window guards in any apartment in which a child under the age of 11 lives or visits. To find those apartments that

need window guards, we must send out Window Guard forms every year.

Window Guards protect children from falling out of a window. Help Riverbay meet our legal requirement and prevent a child from falling out of a window by filling out your form and returning it by February 15th.

Thank you.

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De Blasio “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 non-friable 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. Kaufman, the attorney who is representing Riverbay in a lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court to stop the asbestos testing requirements, said that de Blasio’s efforts on behalf of Co-op City residents are vital in having the unfair DEP policy overturned.

“It’s extremely important for us to mobilize citywide public officials to help us out because we are dealing with people who just don’t seem to care about our community,” Kaufman said.

In the letter, de Blasio is asking the DEP to answer three specific questions in order to determine why DEP is selectively enforcing these testing regulations in Co-op City and also where else in New York City similar testing is being demanded by city officials.

Specifically, de Blasio asks the DEP to provide his office with: • The basis for the Department’s required asbestos abatement in Co-op City, including classifications of the type

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of asbestos present; • The volume and scope of asbestosrelated material present in Co-op City, as assessed by the Department; • A listing of all other buildings that have been required to undergo asbestos removal and abatement as a result of similar testing results.

Riverbay officials have been battling to stop the costly and unnecessary testing required by the DEP for several years.

Last December, former Assemblyman Kaufman, who Riverbay has retained to help with the unfair asbestos abatement and air monitoring requirement by the city, filed a lawsuit in Bronx Supreme Court against the City of New York and the city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to not only stop the city from forcing shareholders to waste millions of dollars annually on the handling and testing, but also to reimburse Riverbay for the more than $20 million that has already been paid over the past years.

According to the lawsuit, the unfair asbestos abatement requirement is not being enforced anywhere else in New York City, thereby making Co-op City the only community that has to pay several millions of dollars each year for the costly handling of floor tiles during routine replacement.

Kaufman said this week that he is still awaiting DEP’s court response to the

lawsuit.

On Nov. 3, 2009, de Blasio was elected New York City’s third Public Advocate.

For the prior eight years, he served in the New York City Council.

The New York City Public Advocate serves as a watchdog, ensuring that all New Yorkers receive the City services they deserve and have a voice in shaping the policies of their government, according to de Blasio’s website.

De Blasio is one of the four leading contenders for the Democratic Party nomination to run for Mayor in this November’s election. With the assistance of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Riverbay management has so

far met with de Blasio and two other candidates, Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former Comptroller Bill Thompson, to share the community’s concerns about a number of issues that affect the quality of life of residents in the Co-op City community in an effort to have them addressed.

These issues include the city’s unfair and selective asbestos abatement treatment in Co-op City; issues related to the expansion of Bay Plaza, including traffic concerns; Peace Officer status for members of the Co-op City Public Safety Department; increased police coverage and sanitation concerns, to name a few.

In Memoriam: Elizabeth “Betty” Rose Elizabeth Rose passed from this life eight 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 found-

ing 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.

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Following up with elected officials On January 18th, a phone conference was coordinated by Mr. Walter Algarin, Community Liaison for City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. The purpose of the conference call was to discuss issues presented to Speaker Quinn, who plans to run for mayor of the City of New York, when she visited Co-op City a few months ago.

In fact, the conversation had with Ms. Quinn at that time, was the very same conversation had with Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, former City Controller Bill Thompson and our new City Councilman Andy King, all of whom were introduced to us by our State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, with the exception of Councilman Andy King.

Participating in the discussion was Councilman Andy King, Ms. Elizabeth Fine who is an attorney for the City of New York’s Office of General Council; Mr. John Chiaviello, our air monitor, who works for McCabe Environmental, and Riverbay staff members Mr. Michael Munns, Mr. Kevin Keenan and myself.

The following items were discussed: Th e H um an Right s Com m ission – We spoke about the lawsuit that was initiated by Mr. John Rose and stated that we are working to have plans and specifications approved to bid out the replacement of the lobby doors throughout the development that are ADA compliant and that

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. John Rose’s building will be the first building that we do, given the fact that we are obligated to make his building entrance handicap accessible by October 1st of this year. At issue is the fact that the initial mandate was that the installation at Mr. Rose’s building take place by June 1st of 2013, our attorneys have worked to have this time line pushed back to give us until October 1st to have the work done, however, any assistance we can receive to help ease the mandated timeline would be helpful considering the procedures the housing company must follow in order to get approval to hire architects to draw up plans and specifications, get approval to go out to bid, review the bids when they return and get approval from the Riverbay Board of Directors and the State of New York, engage a contractor to have the materials ordered and the installation done.

P ublic Safety – We spoke about our request that our Public Safety officers, who have “Special Patrolman” status, be allowed to have full “Peace Officer” status, given the concerns about the possible elimination of the Special Patrolman status, along with the requirement that all

Special Patrolmen reside within the City of New York, in addition to the other potential benefits that our officers may be entitled to if, in fact, they receive the peace officer designation, i.e. additional training and discounts on needed materials and supplies. Ms. Fine stated she would work with Assemblyman Michael Benedetto to coordinate the language of a bill to be submitted to Congress for approval of said designation.

Additionally, coming off of a discussion had with Mr. Algarin just this week, we were informed that the bill is ready and will, in fact, be presented at the next City Council meeting which is scheduled for February 6th, at which time, he is certain that it will pass.

We also spoke about the need for a more sustained police presence by the 45th Precinct. We mentioned that although we receive a lot of cooperation from Captain McGowan and the 45th Pct., and there are random building sweeps that are performed by our officers in conjunction with the 45th Pct. However, there is a need for a more sustained presence on their part. Councilman King mentioned that he has already reached out to Chief Gomez, who is the Borough Commander, for assistance with the idea of having community relations police officers on premises who will not only be here for extended periods of time, but also willing to meet with the young

people in the community to help get them involved in positive activities, listen to what they have to say and what they would like to see take place in their community as well. He will keep us informed of his progress in this regard.

Asbest os Aba t em ent P r ogr a m - We spoke about the asbestos abatement program that we have in place, as mandated by the City of New York, that we must follow every time we remove wood floor tiles from apartments because of the asbestos that is inside of the mastic or glue, even though the asbestos does not become airborne or friable. We have proposed that we be allowed to just take air samples — since the year 2004, we have been taken air samples and have amassed almost 100,000 air samples collectively and these air samples have never shown evidence of exposed or air borne asbestos — and discontinue the mandatory requirement to have licensed A.C.M. (Asbestos Containing Material) Handlers remove the old floor tiles. The overall process cost the housing company approximately $4.5 million to $5 million per year. To stop using the ACM Handlers will save approximately $3 million per year. Ms. Fine stated that she will look into the general procedures for waivers within the federal and state guidelines and get back to us.

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Co-op City’s disabled population should have their own committee To t h e E d it or : Co-op City’s disabled population continues to grow as the community ages, and with this growth comes a growing list of issues and concerns specific to this population that are not being adequately addressed by the Riverbay Board and its committees.

The only Riverbay committee which deals with issues facing the disabled – and rarely if ever – is the Community Relations/Handicapped Committee. The lack of concern for the disabled is brought out by the fact that the word “handicapped” is not ever used anymore in correct discussion because it is considered by many disabled people – including myself – to be inappropriate, inaccurate and

demeaning.

But that being said, the most important grievance is the fact that disabled issues, whenever they are brought up in committee discussion – which is rare – are lumped into meetings that also feature discussions on events, concerts, parades, parties, and such. These events merit discussion and agreement on how they should be staged in the community, don’t get me wrong, but they have very little to do with the key issues facing the disabled – including adequate transportation, equal access to community facilities, adequate emergency evacuation plans and much more.

A year ago, when the community, including some prominent Board members, were fighting hard to save our post

offices, no one had no trouble using disabled people in making public statements and showings about the need to keep the post offices open. But now that that battle has seemingly been won for everyone, the needs of the disabled are placed on the backburner again.

The most recent census shows that more than a quarter of this community is over the age of 62. Disabilities to varying degrees are increasingly affecting a majority of this expanding population.With this in mind, it is long overdue that disabled issues warrant their own committee and their own forum for discussion in this community because as the old saying goes, “none of us are getting any younger.”

—J oh n R ose

Turning the former Bingo Hall into a Youth Center is a politically great sounding idea, but it’s simply a bad idea, and here are the reasons why: 1) There already is a youth center in Section Five 2) The space sits on a well-trafficked street on a major bus route linking two

boroughs. Teens being teens, there would be fights, turf wars, and other unforeseen incidents.

A better idea, in my opinion, would be to rent out the space to a cultural institution like the YMCA. Another idea would be to talk to New York Public Library about taking over the space, so it can expand its services to

the community. This could be a win-win situation because the community as a whole benefits, and it would increase revenue for the Riverbay Corporation.

The more revenue we collect from the commercial space, the less Riverbay has to ask us in the form of carrying charge increases.

—G a r y G elesk i

Gun control To t h e E d it or : In response to several Board Directors advocating for gun control in the last 2 issues of the Co-op City Times, let us examine how gun control works.

A parole officer was recently shot in his office by one of his parolees. Inmates at the maximum security facility at Riker’s Island have been shot by other inmates.

We know that firearms are supposed to

be kept out of prisons and parole offices, but if they can be used criminally in these places, I believe it shows that gun control is unworkable and unenforceable.

—Da vid Ha m m er

City Advocate asks DEP Commissioner for answers (The following is a copy of Public Advocate Bill de Blasio’s letter to Commissioner Strickland of the New York City DEP. See article on page 1.)

J a n u a r y 18, 2013 Dea r C om m issioner St r ick la n d , Co-op City is our nation’s single largest housing development, and it is in need of repair. While many of the repairs currently conducted in Co-op City are essential to its ongoing livability, other City-enforced maintenance initiatives are highly questionable. In particular, many of Co-op City’s 50,000 residents have expressed their concern that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is compelling them to undergo unnecessary asbestos abatement at significant cost to the tenants.

In 2005, the City discovered that the adhesive sealant used to affix the tiles within the residential units had traces of asbestos and mandated the replacement of all tiles in every apartment. The Department also mandated that Co-op City conduct air quality tests in order to determine the presence of asbestos fibers.

Co-op City has diligently followed the Department’s directives; however, in the

seven years of asbestos abatement and air testing, nearly 75,000 tests have been conducted and none of the tests have detected the presence of asbestos. Residents have argued that this is due to the fact that the asbestos in question is in fact non-friable and nonhazardous, and therefore pose no risk to the residents of Co-op City.

I am concerned that the Department has mandated unnecessary and costly asbestos abatement when it may be unwarranted. 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 non-friable 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.

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further information to my office regarding: • The basis for the Department’s required asbestos abatement in Co-op City, including classifications of the type of asbestos present; • The volume and scope of asbestos-related material present in Co-op City, as assessed by the Department; • A listing of all other buildings that have been required to undergo asbestos removal and abatement as a result of similar testing results.

Together, we can protect the health and safety of New York City residents and ensure that our efforts to remediate harmful conditions are carefully crafted and implemented.

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.

Sincer ely, Bill de Bla sio Public Advoca te City of New Yor k

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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 media, 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. As of yet, no incidents have been 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) 6713050.

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.

As the school bus strike is still going on in New York City, there may be an increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please use extreme caution 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 Ray Rice and the Baltimore Ravens or San Francisco 49ers, make sure you stay safe.

Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of colli-

sions 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) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Lt. Pam Apollo would also like to thank her loyal readers who provide feedback and suggest topics for future articles.

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B id 2810, Construction of Storage Rooms in 6 Buildings Bid s d u e: Thursday, February 28, at 2:00 p.m.

P r eb id C on fer en ce: Tuesday, February 12, Bon d in g: Not required I n su r a n ce: Required.

C on t a ct : Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com for more information. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

E M P L OYM E NT P O ST I NG S O p en t o a ll ou t sid e a p plica n t s Feb r u a r y 4 – Feb r u a r y 8

Ut ilit yp er son —M a in t en a n ce Under the supervision of a Maintenance 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.

Req uir em ent s - 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 Days and hours may vary.

Por t er (1)—G r ou nd s Candidate will perform numerous duties in the landscaping, maintenance of and general upkeep of company grounds and property greens.

Responsibilities include basic grounds keeping duties as planting flowers, trees & shrubs, weeding, fertilizing, mowing, cutting hedges, general lawn & nursery care and seasonal duties including snow removal. Candidate will also perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor. Candidate will need to respond to emergencies throughout Co-op City as necessary.

Candidate must have basic knowledge and experience of all aspects of gardening, grounds maintenance and landscaping. Basic knowledge of grounds equipment, tools and materials is a requisite. Must be able to work outside in inclement weather and applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, work in inclement weather and carry heavy equipment (approx. 100 lbs.).

Days and hours will vary.

Applicants may apply in person at the Bartow Administration Office, located at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily.

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Positive activities for youth Dear cooperators, The North Bronx Youth Sports Association invited members of the Board of Directors to their banquet on January 26th for the Cowboys Football and Soccer teams. Board Director Andrea Leslie and I attended and Youth Committee member Leslie Peterson was also in attendance. Coach Ivor Bascom and his assistant coaches and other supporters did a magnificent job of making this event happen. There were over 50 male youth who all received a trophy and a medal in recognition of their performances during 2012, and some of the outstanding athletes received two trophies. It was a wonderful family affair which included babies, youth, parents, grandparents and other family members, friends and neighbors. There was good music and good food. I look forward to Coach Bascom continuing his outstanding work dedicated to the youth of our community.

I take this opportunity to thank Lori Vlaeminck for her efforts in getting several pages of signatures on the petitions to obtain the former Bingo Hall for a youth center. At the recent Community Relations Committee meeting, Chairperson Eleanor Bailey presented Management’s sketch of an alternative space which is located in the Bartow Community Center in a

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large space under the supermarket. I must admit that it did look good. However, whatever space is approved, it is the community’s responsibility to acquire the funds and agencies to run the center.

Power Br ea k fa st On January 23rd, our newly elected NYC Councilman, Andy King, held a Power Breakfast meeting to hear from his constituents. Three of approximately 30 in attendance were residents of Coop City. Councilman King confirmed that he is investigating the issues surrounding the Baychester Library, but was unaware that it owed over $100,000 in real estate taxes in addition to back rent. I thank Mr. Roger Toppin, who called me to express his concern about maintaining the Library. I agree that it is needed in our community and will do whatever possible to see that it remains.

Bu ild in g Associa t ion s Thank you to Nelson Sweeting,

President of the Building 27 Association, for inviting me and Director Daryl Johnson to their meeting last Wednesday.

There was much concern and discussion about the reconstruction of the building lobby entrances, Public Safety, and the increased number of dogs in our community. They were advised that new doors and an intercommunication systems are needed. However, connecting the two chevron lobbies together and the three triple core lobbies together would be much too expensive for cooperators at this time.

I also attended my Building 20 Association meeting. There was a recent election of new officers and congratulations are extended to Ms. Edwina Herrera, our new President.

Many of the other officers are the same, but I congratulate them as well for taking the leadership responsibility for our building. Unfortunately, I missed most of the discussion, but reminded them that a Building 20 representative is needed to participate in the monthly Riverbay Building & Grounds Committee meetings at which time all building representatives discuss the problems in their buildings and the Management staff is present to follow up on the complaints.

Bla ck H ist or y M on t h Next week marks the beginning of

Black History Month and there are several events for you and your family to attend. The Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations has collaborated with the African-American Association to present the Gullah Film Festival on Saturday, February 2nd at 12 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28. The films are entitled “ God’s Gonna Trouble the Water” and “ Family Across the Sea.” During intermission, light refreshments will be served. The suggested donation is $5.

Also, on Friday, February 8th, there will be a Pre-Valentine’s Day Party from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. The African-American Association is calling all the single people to come out “win a date” and/or “meet a mate” by participating in the Dating Game. Tickets are available by calling 718-671-5957; 718671-9610; or 646-721-8185.

If you have an issue that has not or cannot be resolved through your building association or your CSO, you may contact me and I will try to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957. Please enjoy the remainder of this weekend.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing W E L L DE SI G NE D APART M E NT S AF F O R DABLY P R I C E D – H OW C O M E ?

Many of us enjoying well designed Co-op City apartments at far less than market rate monthly charges have only a very vague idea of how Co-op City came to be so beautiful and so much more reasonably priced than “market” rate apartments.

On Monday, February 4, the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will present a workshop on Mitchell-Lama and Co-op City at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center. There will be guest speakers with extensive housing experience and knowledge. Folks attending the meeting will be able to ask questions and exchange views.

With affordable housing always getting

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 21, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting.

Some very significant issues will be discussed relative to our upcoming events for the year. Please attend.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club is having a St. Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February 09, in Auditorium B. This is the 10th Annual Dance celebrating St. Valentine’s Day.

Please come out and have an enjoyable time in observance of this important occurrence. The time of the event is from 4 p.m. thru 10 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Carol Productions.

The cost is $30 per person ($2 for setups).

For ticket information, please contact Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-5430, Barbara Irby at (718) 379-9294, or Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837.

I thank everyone for their continued support.

—G eor ge T. C la r k e

Co-op City CERT-10/ Community Preparedness E m er gen cies H a p p en * Be P r ep a r ed * G et I nvolved * G et Tr a in ed J oin t h e NYC O E M C om m u n it y E m er gen cy R esp on se Tea m p r ogr a m!

CERT teams are groups of local volunteers who are trained during a free, 10-week program in disaster preparedness and emergency response conducted by the NYC Office of Emergency Management.

Basic training includes fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic control.

CERT members inform, educate, and train their neighbors on how to prepare

for emergencies. CERT teams assist public safety agencies during disasters, emergencies, and community events.

To learn more or apply, contact the CERT Team located in Co-op City: Bronx CERT-10; you can e-mail to info@bronxcert10.org or (to NYC OEM CERT) at cert@oem.nyc.gov.

For more information, please visit http://www.nyc.gov/cert.

We cannot control disasters but we can prepare and survive them.

—K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b

harder and harder to find in New York City, the constant goal of the Coalition is to enlist public support for reasonably priced Mitchell-Lama housing and to encourage cooperator interest and participation in community affairs.

Interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes. At our meetings, you can examine issues affecting our community and take part in affecting them.

Plan on coming to our workshop meeting on Monday, February 4th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center, and come early as seating is limited.

SUN IN WASHINGTON ON A FRE EZ ING CO-OP C IT Y M ORNING Two completely full buses left Co-op City long before dawn on a freezing Monday morning to witness the inauguration of President Obama’s second term, but it got practically balmy

when they arrived in Washington and joined a cheering crowd variously estimated at from hundreds of thousands to a million and a half or more.

The trip from Co-op City was organized by the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing which credits the Obama administration for policy changes at HUD that made our hugely beneficial Wells Fargo loan possible.

SPRI NG DANC E BE ING PLANNE D The Coalition is planning a spring Victory Dance celebrating the achievement of a loan that frees us from the extremely burdensome interest rates of previous loans. Watch for more dance information in our coming Co-op City Times articles, and make a note of our Monday, February 4th Mitchell-Lama workshop at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center.

EVERYONE’S WELCOME! —Seba st ia n Ulanga

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club Presents Its

10th ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th Dreiser Loop Center, Auditorium B • 177 Drelser Loop Cost: $30.00 (Set-up - $2) • Time: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

MUSIC BY "DJ CAROL PRODUCTIONS”

For Tickets - Contact: 718-379-5430

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Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, February 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% 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,â€? 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.

Up com in g t r ip s t o Aq u ed u ct C a sin o We will be returning to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, February 16 and Saturday, March 16, leaving from Dreiser Rehab at 1 p.m. sharp, back of the Library on Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 1:30 p.m. Returning to Co-op City at 8 p.m.

Call (718) 320-0033 for your reservation TODAY. Cost: $20 per person.

Wiz of Oz a n d ch or u s a u d it ion s con t in u e Wiz of Oz rehearsals and chorus auditions every Saturday this month in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. The date of the play will be announced. Come to Room 1 on Saturdays.

Not ice: All Se ct ion 5 food p a n t r y p a r t icip a n t s 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 be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Bla ck F or u m Lyon ’s M a n e Tr a c k C lu b There’s still time to register for indoor track. Call for information, (718) 320-8035.

L ob st er fest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Mohegan Sun Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150. First payment of $50 due February 16.

Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation.

E m er ge n cy F ood P r ogr a m 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 pro-

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Dr. Dorsett in presently in Ghana, West Africa and we wish her success in ensuring that this event is celebrated on the African continent and that she has a safe trip back to the States.

Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, February 5 - Einstein Community Center, Room 35, at 7:00 p.m.

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Cooperators United of Co-op City Thank you all for joining us at last week’s Cooperators United General Membership meeting. We would like to thank Herb Freedman who joined us at our meeting to discuss HUD requirements for each apartment.

Also, we were joined by Riverbay Board Director Eleanor G. Bailey who talked about our Co-op City Youth Center, located at the lower level Bartow Center becoming a reality. After years of placing this important issue on the agenda, we are very close to making this real for our teenagers and young adults. What we need is your (our community’s backing) to make this come true.

Over the course of the next three weeks you, the community, will be asked to sign a petition for our Co-op City Youth Center. We want to impress upon the Board and Management the importance of this center. Please, when asked, sign the petition. All petitions must be handed in at the next Cooperators United Meeting on Tuesday, February 26th, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31.

If you see something, say something. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to all who lost family and friends. Best wishes to you celebrating a special day this month. We can be reached at 718-3797841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonj a M a xwell

gram. 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.

Volu n t eer s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Ton y I llis

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New Budget Increase Let me start off by saying thanks to the cooperators of Buildings 21 and 27 who came out to their building meeting and for having me as a speaker. I appreciate your kindness.

Also, I want everyone here to be assured that everything that you read in my column is based on 100% fact and it is supported by official documentation. Also, please know that I’m willing to show proof of every word that I write.

Now, there were a few false comments that appeared in this newspaper last week.

Nevertheless, you can be sure that the people who wrote those articles will never produce anything to support their viewpoint.

So, please do not believe their responses.

Again, they’re false. I’ll prove it any day of the week.

Li b r ar y The library on Bartow is indebted to the Riverbay Corporation for real estate taxes.

Nevertheless, everyone, please understand that Riverbay can take them to court and have them evicted from this space.

However, this would be horrible for our community.

Again, we have a lot of people who rely on this library. People use it to prepare their lessons, do homework, look for jobs, do research, read, take out books, socialize, etc.

So, my point is that we have to fight to keep our community up. And, having a library is something that we need here.

Therefore, I would like for our elected officials to please see if you can offer your assistance to this library. Thereafter, please see if there is a way that they can receive financial assistance to help them function in a proper manner and to pay their bills. I would appreciate anything that you can do

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Daryl Johnson Asst. Treasurer in this regard. Thanks.

Public Sa fe ty Did you read the article about the 15year-old kid that allegedly robbed the Amalgamated Bank in Bartow? Fifteen years old.

Parents, it’s not easy raising kids, especially teenagers. We’re going to have difficulties. However, we have to be strong and do our best as parents to help them, even if they dislike that help.

Now, I would like to thank our Public Safety officers for their hard work in fighting crime in this community. Your work is appreciated.

Now, on another note, I just wanted to communicate to the person who just recently sent an anonymous letter to me in regards to some Public Safety matters. Since I can’t respond directly to you, I would like for you to please know that your letter is being reviewed by the appropriate people here.

Thanks.

U n o ff i c i a l P r o p o s e d I n c r e a s e There is an unofficial proposed carrying charge increase that might occur in October, 2013. And, this proposed increase is based on a horribly drafted budget that was issued recently. Now, several Board members and I had a meeting about this draft budget.

And, I clearly pointed out to them how negatively this budget impacts this community.

By the way, someone will probably say

that, “We never talked about a carrying charge increase.” Or, they’ll say, “That’s just a draft budget. So, the Board has to approve that budget.” However, it is my opinion that everyone who knows anything about this place will tell you that Management can easily get what they want approved here.

Why do you think this is so?

G et Re a l We had two 3% increases in the past two years. And now, they’re trying to push another increase on us. Now, did you or will you get any increase on your job?

If not, then will these continued increases negatively affect you, your family, and your style of life? If yes, then I hope that you will see why I fight for this community. Again, it’s just the right thing to do.

The D ra ft B udge t The previous budget had $198,482,600 worth of expenses on it. This new draft budget has $205,094,300 worth of expenses on it. So, Management has increased expenses on this community by $6,611,700.

Make no mistake, this community will get an increase if this Board approves this budget. And, I guarantee that you’re going to read some insane excuses.

“Everything goes up. Another 3% increase is nothing. The increase should have been more. We had to pay for this and that. This community is ungrateful for what’s going on here.”

Look, this is complete nonsense. This management company is proposing to raise our expenses by $6,611,700. Now, how do you feel about this nonsense?

Nevertheless, again, you read those insane articles last week. However, as you can see, they want to convince you that

they’re right.

“Oh no. We’re not wasting a penny over here. Everything is fine.”

What?

Look, there’s a lot of unemployment here. Plus, you would be shocked to learn that a lot of cooperators are in housing court because they’re having problems making ends meet. Now, as a Board member, I hear about these problems all the time. So again, that is why I fight for our cooperators.

In fl a t e d Bu d g e t Last week, I told you that Riverbay spent over $13,000 for Christmas lights. And, each of those boxes of just 24 lights, cost about $100. So, in many cases, we started this inflated budget off on the wrong foot.

C l o se I’m going to lay some of the problems with this budget out to you next week.

Nevertheless, please be assured that I will do my best to present the true facts to you.

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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Board committees A belated happy New Year to all and my sincere wish that this year will be a healthy one for you and yours.

After reading some Directors’ viewpoints, I wonder why all the uproar concerning Board Committees?

Committee Chairpersons are appointed by the President with the consent of the Board of Directors. If there was a problem, why was it not addressed at the Board Business Meeting when the Chairpersons were named?

Every year after the Riverbay Board of Elections and the new Board is sworn in, the President issues a memo to the Board Directors requesting their choice of the committees they wish to serve on. Once the Directors respond, the President appoints a Chairperson and co-Chairperson for each Committee which is then approved by the Board.

This year’s appointments were approved on August 22nd, 2012.

I asked for and was given the Chair of the Cooperator Appeals Committee.

My co-Chairs are Helen Atkins and Tony Illis. Evelyn Turner is not a coChair on this Committee, despite what she may believe. She is a member, as any Board Director is able to be. After

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Othelia Jones the Chairs and co-Chairs of each committee are named, the Board Secretary gives all of the Directors a copy of the selections and it is also printed in the Co-op City Times. It plainly states the names of the Chairs and co-Chairs of all committees. There are Directors who do not request to serve on or Chair a committee. This does not lessen their role as a Board Director or make them less important.

Some years ago, newly elected Directors were not given a committee or an Executive Office of the Board.

There is a learning process when you are elected to serve this community as a Board Director. I am thankful for the help and the knowledge that I received from those who were on the Board before me. Tony Illis, the late Lou Rosenthal, Eugene Kaufman, and Judy Roberson were invaluable to me and I respected their advice and knowledge.

Judy Roberson was a true advocate

for the Youth since she was first elected on the Board in 1988. She went about doing so quietly, effectively and without fanfare. I knew Tony Illis before I ever gave a thought to becoming a Riverbay Board Director. I was involved in the community and sat on many Board Committees as a member with him.

We did not always agree then, nor do we now. But I consider Tony Illis a friend. In the Board election in 1987, Tony Illis was the top vote getter and I am pleased to say that I voted for him.

Tony was not blind at that time and worked diligently with the Black Forum organization as he still does today. I marvel at his energy and sometimes forget his handicap.

This is the beginning of a new year and the Board has much work ahead to represent you the shareholders. The community voted for all of us on the Board and therefore I feel we are all important in their eyes.

Co-op City is still being forced to do the unnecessary asbestos abatement in connection with the renovation of our wood floors. This is costing the

Riverbay Corporation approximately $4,000,000 a year. It is almost two years since Stephen Kaufman did an extensive report with expert testing and analysis prepared by the former Commission of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and other experts in this field. This report sets forth the technical facts and professional conclusions that there is no asbestos containing material released into the apartments, the atmosphere or anywhere due to the renovation of our wood floors.

As a Board, we should put our collective heads together and put our elected officials’ “feet to the fire” to stop this unfairness in Co-op City. We are the only housing complex forced to do this abatement. Our votes put these elected officials in office. Now is the time to make them work for us.

On a more positive note, how fortunate we are to live in Co-op City.

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We don’t have to listen to rhetoric Cooperators, I have to shake my head in sadness when I hear the uttering of some who seemed to have drunk from the cup of bitterness and hatred. I wonder, what do these people see? Why are they doing this? I wish some on the Riverbay Board of Directors could learn the valuable lesson of thinking before they speak or before they write some of their inaccurate, inflammatory rhetoric, however, I fear that might be too much to ask. There are a few on the Board who, unfortunately, think they are experts on everything under the sun, which, of course, is preposterous, but so be it, we don’t have to listen.

I almost feel like dubbing some of my colleagues on the Board as Commissioners because when it comes to committees that’s what they seem to think they are. As one who has been fortunate enough to have been elected to the Board on several occasions, and is familiar with how things are supposed to work, something that didn’t come overnight, I know that Board Committees are supposed to serve in an advisory capacity to the full Board.

Board Committees were never meant to serve as mini corporations, and Board Committees do not have the power or the responsibility to set any policy or make any decisions on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. The Cooperator Appeals Committee is a different matter because it is involved directly with

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Tony Illis the Legal Department and considers complaints which are considered confidential. In some cases, a cooperator is assessed a fine, and in other cases, they aren’t, it all depends on the specifics and the exact nature of each individual case. Now I’m not one who thinks Management does everything right, far from it, but the people of Co-op City, young, old, and everyone in between, are the ones who will suffer if pseudo Commissioners of Committees run around as if they have unchecked autocratic power. It just isn’t so.

Committees are supposed to make recommendations which the full Board can decide whether to accept or reject.

I’m not afraid to say it, and I’ll say it right here, we, as elected Board Directors, are charged first and foremost with a fiduciary responsibility not to act like self-proclaimed experts on issues that have nothing to do with Co-op City. We certainly do seem to have a lot of Directors who want to tell us what we should do rather than realistically assessing situations and coming up with feasible plans and proposals that can actually be accomplished instead of pie-in-sky promises that are completely in the realm of fantasy.

Case in point, some think they are experts in sports and I don’t think they have ever played a sport in their lives. A good idea is not a good idea if it ignores reality. It might sound good, but what’s the point if it is nowhere within the realm of possibility? It makes you wonder whether some really care about this community or simply like to hear themselves talk. Take the former Bingo Hall, which originally was the site of the General Cinema movie theater. This is a valuable piece of real estate property and is space that must be utilized in the best interests of all those who live in Co-op City. Unfortunately, and this may come as news to a few Directors, but Riverbay Corporation is not a social services agency, but a housing company formed under the Mitchell-Lama Housing program. And trust me, even if the full Riverbay Board ever approved an irresponsible recommendation from a committee, no matter how well intended, it would still have to be approved by DHCR and now, also HUD. Co-op City is indeed a city, and as such there are many interconnecting pieces in this maze of delivery of services to cooperators.

However, since the $620 million HUD guaranteed loan underwritten by Well Fargo Bank, there are still two crucial areas I think need to be addressed by Management. One is our power plant, or cogeneration plant,

where we have spent millions upon millions of dollars to get in operating order. I believe, however, we are not getting the kind of true efficiency we should be getting. We’re always hearing of it being a state-of-the-art operation and then in the next sentence, we hear that something needs to be repaired. And restoration still seems to be a problem area where many complaints are coming about the work being, or not being done.

Yes, I do chair the Security Committee and the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and co-Chair Cooperator Appeals and Sales and Marketing, but I think some on the Board have lost sight of what’s Management’s job and what’s the Board’s. Riverbay Corporation hires people to do a job. We, as a Board, are not supposed to interfere in day-to-day operations and allow Management to either succeed or fail, and this should be done without the Board getting involved in everyday activity, especially in areas where they have little knowledge or experience. Once before, we traveled down this path with Directors overstepping their bounds and I don’t wish to ever see us go down that path again. That’s why I say it’s important to get involved, join an organization, go to a meeting, let your voice be heard.

Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475 @gmail.com; no attachments, please.

Riverbay’s Succession Rights summarized and updated for clarity Riverbay Corporation has summarized the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) rules and regulations on succession rights to avoid confusion or misunderstanding.

The DHCR has specific rules governing the transfer or assumption of ownership of apartments within Mitchell-Lama developments, which are spelled out in 9NYCRR Part 1727-8.1.

“The Succession Rights Policy is intended to help a cooperator be aware of the protection provided to a family member or a ‘life companion’ in the event a cooperator moves or dies,” said Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney. “DHCR regulations provide that eligible persons may continue to live in an apartment after the death or move-out of the cooperator. Our policy follows DHCR rules and explains succession rights to Co-op City residents.”

It should be pointed out that while new ownership can only be assumed in cases of move-out or death, only persons who meet all of the regulatory requirements may obtain leases and stock certificates in their own names as successors.

“It is our intention to reiterate for shareholders what Riverbay’s policy is when it comes to their succession rights so that there will not be any confusion as to who they can leave their apartments to in the event that they decide to move or in cases where the primary shareholder passes away,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper.

“Hopefully, this will go a long way in helping to simplify the process so that we, in turn, can speed up this particular transaction. It’s also important to emphasize that these are DHCR’s rules governing Mitchell-Lama developments and we have to ensure that we are in full compliance.” According to the rules and regulations, succession of an apartment

can only take place if the primary owner of the apartment moves out or passes away. As a general rule, whenever there is a change in the number of persons living in the apartment, Riverbay should be notified within ninety (90) calendar days of any such changes through the use of an Interim Affidavit Form, which can be obtained from their respective CSO Office.

“It is critical for all shareholders to inform Riverbay of changes in the household occupants in order for those occupants to potentially have succession rights at some point in the future,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “The annual filing of the Income Affidavit accomplishes this, as well as filing an Interim Affidavit in between annual filings.”

If the shareholder moves out permanently, any member of the primary cooperator’s family or life companion may request, in writing, to be named as a tenant on the lease and on the stock certificate. However, this person must meet certain requirements.

“They must have resided with the cooperator in the apartment as their primary residence for a period of not less than two years, or for one year if the succeeding cooperator is a senior citizen or disabled person, i m m e d ia t e l y prior to permanent vacating of the apartment by the cooperator,” said Merola. “In cases where the occupancy or relationship is less than two years, the succeeding cooperator must have lived in the apartment from the inception of the tenancy or commencement of the relationship. The succeeding cooperator must have been listed on the Income Affidavit and/or Interim Income Affidavit during the relevant period of time.”

P e r D H C R r u l e s , t h e “ r e l ev a n t p e r i o d o f ti m e ” m us t b e d oc u m e nt e d by no l e s s t h a n 3 a f f i d av i t s a n d c a n b e s u p p or t e d by e it he r c o m bi na t i on o f 3

a n n u a l a ff id av i t s , o r 1 i n te r i m a ffi d a v i t p l u s 2 a n n u a l a ffi d av i t s i f t h e s u c c e s s o r m ov e s i n b e t w e e n a n n u a l fi li n g s .

DHCR’s rules define “family member” as a husband, wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-inlaw or daughter-in-law of the primary cooperator.

C o u s i n s a r e n o t d e fi n e d f a m i l y m e m be r s a nd th e r e f or e a r e n ot e li gi bl e f or s ucces s i on un der th is r ul e.

H ow e v e r, c o u s i n s c a n a p p l y f o r s u c c es si o n u n de r t he D HC R r u l e o f “ E m ot io na l a nd F in a nc i a l I nte rd e p e n d e n c e .” In a d d i t i o n t o m e e t i n g t h e r e s i d e n cy r e q u i r e m e n t s i n t h i s c a s e , a s u c c e s s o r wo u l d h av e t o p r o vi de s i m i l a r e vi de n c e a s i n th e c a s e o f a l i fe c o m p a n i o n .

“Primary residence” is defined as the housing accommodation in which the person actually resides and maintains a permanent and continuous physical presence. Proof of such residency must consist of the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavits together with other evidence, for example, certified copies of tax returns, voting records, motor vehicle registration and driver’s license, school registration, bank accounts, employment records, insurance policies and other pertinent documentation.

At the same time, ‘life companion’ is defined as any other person residing with the cooperator as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the cooperator. Evidence of this can be the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavit filed by the primary

cooperator, as well as evidence of longevity of the relationship; sharing of or relying upon each other for payment of household or family expenses; joint ownership of bank accounts, personal and real property, credit cards, loan obligations, sharing a household budget for purposes of receiving governmental benefits; engaging in family type activities by jointly attending family functions; and formalizing of legal obligations by such means as executing wills, naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary, granting each other power of attorney, etc.

The other avenue through which a successor can be named to the apartment is through death of the primary shareholder.

If this is the case, the lease and shares of stock for the decedent’s apartment shall be surrendered to the Riverbay Sales Office by the decedent’s estate or survivors for redemption.

If there are no legal disputes, Riverbay will sell or transfer the shares to any member of the decedent’s family or life companion, as long as they meet all of the requirements as stipulated by DHCR’s rules and regulations.

Munns stated that any family member or life companion of a cooperator who would like permission to remain in occupancy after the cooperator moves or dies should submit a written request within ninety (90) days to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, Attn.: Succession Rights.

“It is imperative that shareholders understand that no other types of stock transfers or lease amendments are allowed except those directed by statute or an appropriate tribunal or court of law,” said Munns.

Shareholders may log on to Riverbay’s website at www.riverbaycorp.com to download a copy of these succession right.

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Mgmt. Report On Pr em ises H ea lt h Ca r e Fa cilit y – Councilman King stated that he has been in touch with representatives like Ms. Leah Pearlman from the Greater New York Health and Hospital Services agency and Montefiore Hospital about bringing a health care facility here to Riverbay. We discussed the feasibility of said facility being run from the space formerly used as a Bingo Hall. The councilman will keep us posted with his progress in this area.

We spoke about the water reclamation project that Management would like to implement that will allow us to re-use waste water for the purpose of cooling off our

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chillers instead of having to use fresh potable water, like we currently do, at the rate of approximately 300,000 to 500,000 gallons of water per day, which is extremely expensive given the ever increasing rates of water and sewer taxes. Mr. Algarin stated that the issue has been referred to a Mr. Jeffrey Baker, who is an attorney in the City of New York’s infra-structure division, who will look at the “Green Codes” to see if this project is a good match for the kinds of initiatives the city is looking to invest in. I am hopeful that I will receive updates on these issues within the next few weeks.

In addition, this week, our office

received a visit from Ms. Paula Caquias who is an Organizing & Constituent Services Associate for Bill DeBlasio, to discuss in more detail the conversation we had with the Public Advocate when he came to Co-op City last year. I also mentioned to Ms. Caquias that her office’s assistance in having any of the items mentioned addressed would be a huge benefit to the housing company. She was very attentive and patient and she assured me that the Public Advocate’s office will do whatever they can to assist us and will be back in touch with us shortly.

We are very pleased by the response

received thus far from these elected officials, particularly Speaker Quinn’s office and Councilman Andy King, who has hit the ground running and has made it very clear that he will work closely with us to get these issues addressed. We also must thank Assemblyman Benedetto again for taking the initiative to bring each of the candidates to us so that they can hear first hand some of the issues that we face and deal with on a regular basis and how these issues impact the quality of life for the cooperators of this community. We will keep the community informed of our progress in this matter.

Co-op City Toastmasters Club Tod a y: “Toastmasters Leadership Training Day,” Feb. 2nd W h er e: 177 Dreiser Loop, Aud. B, Bronx, NY 10475 T im e: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

To all our members and friends, we hope you will take advantage of this event that has been planned to bring Toastmasters to the wider Bronx community and introduce you to the many

benefits of being a Toastmaster!

Come out and see first-hand how the Officer Training Program works, sit in on an orientation session for non-members, watch excerpts from “ Speak,” the video featuring several finalists and how they made it to the world stage at the 2012 International Speech Contest. The winner at this annual convention is crowned “World Champion of Public

Speaking” – quite an honor and achievement. All this and much, much more at today’s event because we know it takes training and commitment to achieve goals and the Toastmasters Club is here to help you achieve yours. Or perhaps you know family or co-workers who can use tips to enhance their communication skills - then indeed stop by today’s Toastmasters event .

Note future club meeting dates: Feb. 7 and Feb. 21st at 7:30 p.m. sharp, 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 28, Bronx, NY 10475.

Make this YOUR YEAR. Do something for YOU! Join Toastmasters. We are here for YOU. C on t a ct u s: Kathy Blount, –secs38@hotmail.com, or toastmasters46.org or toastmasters.org.

—J . Br it t

Building 33 Association The building association is busy trying to get some people of interest to attend our building meetings. So far, we reached out to three people we think you would be interested in meeting. What I am trying to do is to see what will get you, building cooperators, to come down to our building meetings. Our building is full of people who seem to be quite intelligent, so why do you ignore my calls for help in trying to figure out who you would like to come to our meetings. I am quite sure all is not perfect in your apartments, and you must have a complaint with something in the building or the grounds, the budget &

rent increases, quality of life issues, etc.

There are people in administration who can come out and answer some of your questions or your complaints. So give me a call, 718-320-1861.

I am happy to announce Lillita Power is home. Loretta Polomeno is in Workman Circle Rehab Center. We wish them both a speedy recovery.

If you know of anyone who is in the hospital or nursing home, please contact Marquerite Snead, 718-871-1812, and let us know.

One thing is for sure, our building is a multi-cultural building, and I think it is

K & 1st Grade registration ongoing for new admissions at PS 153 Registration for new children entering Kindergarten and First Grade at P.S. 153 for the 2013-2014 school year began on Tuesday, January 22, and will continue on Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Registration will only take place on the days and times listed. You must also have the necessary documentation at the time of registration or your child will not officially be registered.

Children born in 2008 will be registered for Kindergarten Children born in 2007 will be registered for First Grade (not necessary for those already in Kindergarten).

I n or d er t o r egist er you r ch ild , you M UST BR I NG T H E F OL L OW I NG: *Your child *Your child’s original birth certificate *Doctor’s or Health Station’s records of your child’s immunizations 4 doses of DPT 3 doses of polio vaccine 2 doses of MMR. The first must have been given after child’s first birthday 3 doses of Hepatitis B (children born after January 1, 1993)

Lead screening 1 dose of Varicella (Kindergarten children ONLY) given on or after first birthday *Proof of Residence *Income affidavit from Riverbay (listing everyone who resides in apartment) *Previous school records, if possible.

We will no longer accept a notarized letter from someone stating that child resides at that address.

The following addresses are zoned for P.S. 153: Co-op City Buildings 15-25; Asch Loop, Adler Place, Aldridge Place, Benchley Place, Bellamy Loop, Broun Place Townhouses; 100 and 120 Co-op City Boulevard and 600-620 Baychester Avenue.

In order to give your registration process the time it deserves, only a certain amount of numbers will be assigned each day of registration and registration will stop for that day either when all the allotted numbers have been taken or at 11 a.m.

For additional information, you may contact P.S. 153 at (718) 904-5550.

time for us to stop being so clannish and start doing things together and get to know each other, so when we have a meeting or party, come on down. We have a lot of young families here, the building meeting is not for seniors only, you young people are encouraged to attend. After all, you are our future.

Today at noon, the African American Association, along with the Coalition of African Churches and Community

Organizations, is presenting its 16th Annual Black History Month Program, the Gullah Film Festival, featuring the following: Part 1: “God’s Gonna Trouble the Water,” an intermission and light refreshments. Part 2: “Family Across the Sea,” Bartow Community Center, Room 28, 2049 Bartow Ave. Suggested donation: $5.

Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-ins. Peace.

—P a tr icia Bon a p a r t e

2013 window guard forms due by February 15th The 2013 Window Guard forms you have been receiving are due back to the Window Guard office by Friday, February 15th.

It is very important that each shareholder fills out the form completely, sign it, date it, enter your phone number and return it to Riverbay as soon as possible.

You may return it by putting the form in the mail using the self-addressed envelope you received with the form, by turning it in Room S in the Bartow Community Center or by returning it to your local Cooperator Service Office (CSO).

The New York City Department of Health requires that Riverbay install window guards in any apartment in which a child under the age of 11 lives or visits.

To find those apartments that need window guards, we must send out Window Guard forms every year. Window Guards protect children from falling out of a window. Help Riverbay meet our legal requirement and prevent a child from falling out of a window by filling out your form and returning it by February 15th.

Thank you.

—R iver b a y W in d ow G u a r d O ffice

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Building 25 Association The board members would like to thank those cooperators who came to the last Association meeting. We are sure that the weather had an effect on the turn out.

The meeting was called to order by our President D. Garrad. We had a report from our Treasurer C. Eilets regarding the association’s finances and the HUD forum she recently attended. The recent bike raffle raised $100 for our treasury. The minutes

of our last meeting were read by the Secretary, C. Petersen, and accepted without correction. Corresponding Secretary A. Leslie also provided information from the HUD forum.

There was an open discussion regarding the recent inauguration, and the bank robbery of the Amalgamated Bank in the shopping center on Bartow Avenue. Also, serious thoughts were given to attend-

ing the next Community Board meeting in February and letting our voices be heard about restoring our bus service, the impact the new mall will have on our community and their planned hiring practices. The mall may not be located in Co-op City or for that matter even in Bay Plaza, but its presence will be felt for miles around. Let us hope that it is a positive and not a negative presence.

So if any of you cooperators are interested, let an Association board member know or place your name in the suggestion box located in the laundry room.

Someone said, “to ignore the facts does not change the facts.”

REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Cooperators not tenants.

— Do c k H arv ey

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors…No, we did not make the December 21st myth come true by the “world coming to an end.” But, we did get whatever was in the air – the various flu strains and other ailments took over in

December and are still in the air. For any of you who had the same symptoms and illnesses, hang on and this too shall pass… SMILE. However, while under flu/cold medication, thoughts were working to plan an

“adventure” for Building 24 residents – we believe there is life outside of 120 Benchley Place.

Our first meeting for 2013 is scheduled for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH at 7:30 p.m. in our

Meeting Room. At that time, we will have complete details for our planned “adventure.” Remember, February is the LOVE month…so, love thy neighbor as they self.

— C e l e s t i n e Wi t h e y

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.

We thank all who attended our general meeting on Tuesday, January 22nd. Our guest speaker was Vanessa Aldea, CSO 11 Mgr. She gave an excellent presentation, she was very knowledgeable and helpful. She promised to follow up on all complaints and concerns. Thank you, Ms. Aldea, for such a wonderful presentation and for the informative hand-outs. Please note bulletin board and postings for our next meeting. You can also find it on Riverbay Crawler, Ch 591. You are important to us, we would like a big turn

out at these meetings especially when we invite guest speakers. This is your home; If you want to know what is going on NOW and what will be going on around you in the FUTURE, come on down and find out. Bring your ideas and suggestions and bring a neighbor.

Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Our guest speaker is Mr. Pearson, Supervisor of Grounds Dept.

Refreshments will be served, as always.

New move-ins are invited to join us and meet and greet their neighbors and

the speaker(s).

Building 18 Sc hola rs hip Fundraiser: We are selling Scholarship Fund raffles, 1st prize: 40’ flat screen television and 2nd Prize: Nook HD. Tickets: (1) one for $5, (5) five for $20. To purchase tickets, please call ticket committee members, Ms. Brown at 347-275-5995, Ms. Turner at 718-379-2145 or Mrs. Hughes at 718-379-2551. Thanking you in advance for your support.

M o v i e M a t i n e e : Our next movie is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th in the meeting room. All are welcome.

Refreshments will be served.

N e w s l e t t e r : Keep your articles coming: e-mail address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. Share your good news, your jokes, special recipes, etc., with us.

We love hearing from you.

Happy birthday to all with that special day this month, enjoy it to the fullest. To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, we offer our deepest sympathies.

Please stay alert: If you SEE something, SAY something!

— Ge r t i e Br ow n

Building 13 Association Neighbors have been most concerned about the installations of GFI’s mandated

by HUD. It’s an outlet cover. GFI’s are required by the electrical code for bathrooms, kitchens and terraces; anywhere water can touch an outlet. Scenarios which led to these code requirements are things like dropping a hair dryer into a bathtub with a person, causing electrocution. The GFI is designed to detect currents and trip a breaker to remove the shock hazard. Your old outlet will be removed, wires configured and replaced by an outlet that will have a red button for testing. It is a safety precaution. Additionally, since all apartments will be completed, what a perfect time to get our doors spruced up with a paint job. We will be notified in advance when they are coming to our building.

Some jobs may be available to cooperators

so check our website, the bulletin board and read the Co-op City Times.

S i s t a s , T h e M u s i c a l , is an off Broadway play planned for Saturday, March 16. The show starts at 4:30 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Theatre, located at 308 West 46th Street, New York. The group price is $42 and does not include transportation. Payment deadline extended to January 31.

WA R M D A D D Y ’ S SOUL FOOD DINNER, JAZZ AND BLUES Club/HARRAH’S CASINO in Chester, Pennsylvania (current bonus $30 slot play

by Casino subject to change). Event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, leaving from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m., departing from Warmdaddy’s at 9:00 p.m. COST: $100, $50 by March 1, $50 by May 31. For additional information, use the contact

resources listed at the end of this article.

ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME to all of our events.

Sa nds Ca sino/Winery/Outle t Shopping/B u f f e t B o n a n z a event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner on Saturday, September 14, leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by Casino subject to change).

Cost: $85, $45 by June 15, and $40

by August 1. The Casino Outlet stores include: Chico’s Outlet/Coach Factory/ DKNY/Guess Factory Store/Izod/ Lenox/Nine West Outlet/Spritz Designer Fragrances/Tommy Hilfiger/Talbots Outlet/Charming Charlie/Corningware/ Dressbarn/Bass & Company/Van Heusen. “ D e s i g n a P o s t e r C o n t e s t ! ” is

presented by the Summer Fun Day Committee scheduled for June 22, from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Park between Carver Loop and Casals Place. Here’s a chance to showcase your artistic talent and get compensated! We need a design created to represent our event theme: See the flyer for requirements.

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 Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work, we welcome your input.

— Le sl i e P et e r s on

Broun Place Townhouse Association January’s Broun Place Townhouse Association meeting and post holiday party was very successful.

The Association would like to thank Mr. Joe Downey from the Power Plant who gave a detailed explanation of the reason the water temperature in the townhouses has been fluctuating. He also informed us

that the water control systems beneath the townhouses and buildings have reached and exceeded their life cycle and replacement of the control systems will be bid out and upon approval of the Board, the work will be completed.

I would also like to thank the shareholders who

attended the meeting and brought food, cheer and music for all to enjoy.

Several positions remain open in the Association.

If you have the time, we would appreciate your involvement.

— Ra y m o n d Ti r a d o

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association Greetings! Our next General Membership Meeting is Monday, February 18th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. We have invited Chief Apollo of our Co-op City Police Department to join us. There are issues in Building 12 regarding security that need to be addressed. We are asking all of our neighbors to join us on February 18th.

Other topics to be discussed if we have time are a movie night or movie afternoon on a Friday or Saturday, a Spring Neighbor Meet & Greet or any other sug-

gestions you may have.

Finally, after many years of starts and stops, our Youth Center, located at the lower level Bartow Center, for teens and young adults is closer than you think. We are making an all-out push for this center to become a reality. Within the next two weeks, we will be in our lobby asking you to sign a petition for the Co-op City Youth Center located at the lower level Bartow Center.

This past week, the Section 2 Summer Fun Day met to plan its annual event scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd. We

will again be asking for volunteers— more info. to come.

In the meantime, the Section 2 Summer Fun Day Committee presents Design a Poster Contest. See our Bulletin Board for more information and flyers will be handed out at our next General Membership Meeting Monday, February 18th.

If you see something, say something.

Do not leave newspapers or any other material in front of your door. Someone may think you are not at home and try

your door knob or ring your bell. Discard material left at your front door in the compactor room. Please make sure you are expecting a delivery and ask for the name on the package before you open your door.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sick and shut-in, to the troops and to all who have lost family and friends. We welcome our new neighbors. Come and join us. To reach us via email, building12@verizon.net, or call 718-379-7841.

— S o nj a M ax w el l

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community’s elected officials asking for their help in bringing the mall’s developers and the state Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority to the table to explain exactly what the plans are.

In his letter, that was sent to State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, and Congressman Eliot Engel, as well as the Riverbay Board of Directors, Cooper states: “The new stores are slated to be up and ready for business as soon as Spring of 2014, and we believe it is essential that the residents of Co-op City are told exactly what the plans are for controlling traffic, coming in and out of their community, which at times is already strained, particularly on the weekends and can only be made more cumbersome or challenging with the development of the new mall.

“It is our understanding that the operators of Bay Plaza were expecting to get funding from the State of New York in order to make revisions along I-95 and/or the Hutchinson River Parkway, based upon the premise that this new construction should qualify as substantial economic development for this section of the city.

Said revisions will be crucial when it comes to addressing traffic congestion caused by pedestrians and motorists coming in and out of the shopping center.

However, we don’t know what progress has been made in this regard and we don’t

know what alternate plans are to be put in place, in the event that Bay Plaza is not able to get the financial assistance requested from the State of New York.”

Apparently, the reason why there has been little information about the access improvements provided to Riverbay or anyone else is because there seems to be no plans at this time to fund major access improvements despite the original promises to do so as a necessary component of the overall success of the development.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto said this week that he has been concerned about the lack of progress in this area for well over a year now and has had several meetings with city and state transportation officials about those concerns. He said he most recently met by New York State Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy about the lack of progress made in the area of needed traffic improvements around the massive and expanding shopping center and Benedetto said that the Lieutenant Governor promised to be involved in finally getting some improvements funded by the State.

According to a 2012 progress report recently published by the New York City Regional Economic Development Council, the original plans for the Mall called for New York State to finance ramp improvements to both the Hutchinson River Parkway and I-95 to provide near direct

Public Safety Blotter: January 22 J a nu a r y 22, 2067 Ba r t ow Aven u e A CCPD officer on patrol observed money with red dye on it, usually an indication that the money was involved with a bank robbery. Upon further investigation, it was determined that such was the case and a search for the suspect(s) was initiated. The NYPD also arrived and joined in the search. During the course of the search, NYPD officers noticed a male matching the general description with red dye on him. He was also not wearing a coat and a CCPD officer recovered the coat. The male was stopped and positively identified by witnesses as one of the bank robbers. Allegedly, the male entered the bank with another individual and told the teller there was a bomb in the bank.

The teller handed over an unspecified amount of cash and the male fled. However, as soon as he exited the bank, a dye pack exploded covering him and his clothing. The male was charged with bank robbery and an investigation is ongoing to determine whether or not a second suspect was in fact involved.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this month The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations 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 7, and again on Thursday, February 21, 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 Coop 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 onboard 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.

access to the mall from the two major highways adjacent to it.

The New York City Regional Economic Development Council’s report states: “The cost of the ramp improvements is estimated to be $3.5 million. Without this ramp improvement, the success of the project is threatened because of the significant anticipated traffic back-up that will discourage patrons and create traffic congestion that contributes to delays, economic loss and air pollution. The State DOT and the Thruway Authority are the obvious sources of funding for this project but both claim they have no resources for this purpose. Failure to complete this improvement jeopardizes the $300 million private investment by the developer, as well as the investments by Macy’s and other commercial tenants.”

In testimony before the Regional Economic Development Council in September, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., a big leading proponent of the mall’s development in the Bronx, referred to the lack of traffic improvements provided by the State when he stated: “In this case, the private sector has to come forward with almost $300 million of its own capital and has asked government to come forward with $3.5 million to cover the cost of ramp improvements that everyone agrees are needed for an area with an already high degree of congestion. In other words, at an almost 10-to-1 multiplier for our dollar, we can help insure that this remarkable project is a success and that millions in consumer spending comes back to the Bronx.”

Diaz added later in his testimony, “The Bay Plaza expansion will absolutely drive further traffic to this already in demand destination. The ramp improvements will help relieve congestion and facilitate more visitors from nearby areas like Westchester.”

Community Board 10 District Manager Ken Kearns said he has been in contact with Cooper and Riverbay over many months about the Community Board’s major concerns regarding the lack of

progress with plans to handle the increased flow of traffic even as the mall still continues to rise from the dirt on a daily basis.

“Community Board 10 has major concerns about this development and its impact on surrounding communities, specifically and especially Co-op City.” Kearns said that even discussions about making minor improvements to traffic flow around the exiting shopping center, have not been prioritized by state officials when requests to do so have been made in recent months.

Last year, the city’s Department of Transportation completed improvements to northbound Baychester Avenue from the exit and a shopping center approach as traffic heads towards Bartow Avenue. The city DOT constructed a traffic island that separates traffic and greatly improves the flow from Baychester Avenue onto Bartow Avenue. Those improvements were reportedly made in response to the state Thruway Authority never making their planned improvements, so at least there would be some congestion relief in the area of the existing shopping center which is already the biggest in New York City.

The new three-story 80-store indoor Mall at Bay Plaza, which will include a new 160,000 square foot Macy’s, increases the square footage of the entire shopping center by more than 50% and more than doubles the amount of stores that already exists there. The developers’ plans call for a new 1800 car indoor parking garage to serve the new indoor mall, but no one seems to have any concrete plans to improve access roads into that new garage and mall when they open some time in 2014.

The Co-op City Times contacted the leasing agent for the new mall this week by e-mail and by phone asking for any renderings or descriptions of improved access into the mall. The agent responded by stating that our request for information has been referred to the owners of the development. There was no response from the owners before the paper’s deadline yesterday.

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc. at their recent meeting elected new officers: President, Mrs. Joan Murrell; Vice President, Ms. Patricia Bonaparte; Sec’y., Ms. Francine R. Jones; Treasurer, Ms. Dolores Rankin, and Ass’t.

Treasurer, Mr. Ted Byrd, Jr. Congratulations and best wishes to everyone.

African-American Association of Co-op City cordially invites everyone to attend its Pre-Valentine’s Day Party on Friday, February 8, 9 p.m. —1 a.m., 2049 Bartow Community Center, Room #31.

Advance ticket sales only $25 per person; Association members: $20. For fur-

ther information and tickets, please call (718) 671-5957, (646) 721-8185, or (718) 671-9610.

The Gullah Film Festival will be presented on Saturday, February 2, at 12 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 28. Please bring your family and friends.

The Coalition next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated 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 when there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization

of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President.

Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember, the Coalition motto is: “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, and Working together is success.”

— H a r m a n T. L e a c o c k

Zodiacs Track Club The Zodiacs Track Team’s blessings continue with an outstanding win at the New Balance Games. On Saturday, January 26st, the Zodiacs’ youth boys (Taylor Douglas, Richard Anderson, Darius Gordan and Taje Nelson) won the 4 x 200 youth boys relay at the New Balance Games in front of a packed house of high

school athletes, college athletes and world champions athletes, plus college scouts and spectators. Our youth boys (8th Graders) put on a show, running a faster time than some high schools teams.

On Saturday, February 2nd, Zodiacs girls will be competing in the Women Colgate Games semi-finals at Pratt Institute

for an opportunity to go to the finals.

The Zodiacs chartered a bus to travel to Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston, MA for the Needleham Track Classic. Some of the best teams north of New York will be participating.

The Zodiacs compete all year round in multiple events from cross country, indoor

and outdoor track and field meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. For additional information, visit our website, www.Zodiacstrack.org or contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914441-6196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM. — Wi n s t o n D i n k i n s

Building 28 Association On behalf of Building 28 Association and its cooperators, we would like to publicly thank our treasurer and friend, Guinette Romaine, for 12 years of dedicated service to our building association. Ms. Romaine officially resigned from her post. She has been a pleasure to work with and a real “treasure.”

We want her to know that we love her and look forward to seeing her on the other side of the table during our general meetings.

I would also like to thank Robert Hedgpath, President of the Section Five Association, for his help with matters related to our building. Your continued support is

greatly appreciated.

On another note, we invited Board Member Raymond Tirado to our General Meeting on Friday, January 25.

Unfortunately, Mr. Tirado never showed nor did he communicate that he would not attend our meeting. This is the first “NO SHOW”

for any Riverbay Board member who was invited to our general meetings. We may extend another invitation to him in the future with the hope that he will respect our cooperators enough to show or at the very least give us a courtesy call.

— Br e n d a G l ad d e n

Building 32 Association What a great time we had on Saturday, Jan. 26 with “Lunch for the Bunch!” There was good food, great music, and best of all, our fellow cooperators. We are planning to do this again and hope even more of you

will join us.

Atlantic City in the spring is being planned now and details will follow in the next few weeks. Building dues of $5 per family for the entire year will be collected

starting in early February. Please look for building reps in the lobby. Additionally, our first General Membership meeting for 2013 is scheduled for March 12, with Mr. Vernon Cooper as our special guest. Mr.

Cooper is the General Manager of Riverbay and will have answers for most of your questions about Co-op City. Hope to see you there!

— L o r n a S m it h

Building 21 Association No Confusion Last Tuesday, we had a wonderful turn out at our meeting. It seems there needed to be some clarification on our Building Association and its purpose. Our Vice President Michelle Marbury, so eloquently not only explained in detail, but pointed out the many progressive results of our existence. Those who were there had the privilege of getting that information.

Unfortunately, there is not enough space for this article to elaborate. However, our next meeting will be just as fruitful. You might

and removed without harming them. If anyone knows which city agency can help get this accomplished, please let us know.

You still have an opportunity to attend our next meeting. Soon we will have to start having people RSVP. The fact of the matter is if one person from every family came to the meeting, we would not have enough room to facilitate everyone. Those of you who come regularly will be grandfathered in and have VIP seating. We keep our attendance sheets so we know who you are.

Soon we will have to start inviting everyone

else in an alphabetical order by last names.

A thru L will be in the beginning of the month and M thru Z will be in the latter part of the month to keep it fair. Yes, we may be forced to 2 meetings per month. But those grandfathered in will be able to choose when they want to come. Imagine if that had to happen…

Either way, we welcome everyone to our next meeting on Tuesday, February 19.

May God keep us all safe and guide us to prosperity, good health and happiness.

— Ke v i n L a m b r i g h t

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Our guest speaker was Riverbay Board member Daryl Johnson. He too was very informative on many topics in and around Co-op City. Our neighbors had some very specific questions that he openly answered and promised to come back whenever invited.

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African-American Association Bla ck Histor y Month F ilm Festiva l – In collaboration with the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, the Gullah Film Festival will be presented on Saturday, 2/2, 12:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 28. The installation of Coalition officers will be conducted and light refreshments will be served, including sumptuous southern soul food cuisine of okra & rice, chicken, salad and beverages. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of edu-tainment and to support the organizations that support our community.

Suggested donation: $5.

Pr e-Va lentine’s Da y Pa r ty – Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage. We want to make LOVE connections at the Association’s Pre-Valentine’s Day Party on Friday, 2/8, 9 p.m.-1:00 a.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. Be one of four winners of The Dating Game where you

can “win a date” and/or “meet a mate.”

Dance to the groovy sounds of DJ Smooth.

Dress to Impress. BYOBB; setups and refreshments available. Tickets: $25; Members, $20. Purchase tickets on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 or call 718-671-5957, 718-6719610 or 646-721-8185.

The following are ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: Z umba Fitness C lasses – Mondays, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5; Registration: $15. Call 917-459-4491.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $10-$12; Registration: $15. Call 718-671-8364.

C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – Next class: Tuesday 1/22, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555.

Belly Da ncing C la sses – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Fee: $15, discounts available; Registration: $15.

Call 646-301-9438.

E venin g L ine Dan cing Cla sses – Next class: Thursday, 1/17, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15. Call 917-903-7073.

J obs/E n tr epr en eur ia l Wor ksh ops – Meets every first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424.

M ar tin Luther King Da y - There was a full house at the Economic Summit, sponsored by Vegans Delight. Recalling our history and his work with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was the veteran civil rights leader, Rev. C. Herbert Oliver, who spoke of his experiences marching with Dr. King and who continues his involvement in social justice issues globally. Also present was attorney Alton Maddox who successfully

defended one of the boys accused of raping a woman in the Central Park Jogger case in 1989. The Central Park Five are Black and Latino males who were wrongly accused and are presently seeking reparations from the NYC due to NYC police misconduct. *Brother Junior Jawara Blake led the discussion regarding economic power and more of such meetings will be held. The Kuumba Dancers & Drummers performed and all enjoyed a delicious meal.

Gener a l M ember ship Meeting – Our next general membership meeting will be Saturday, February 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Fr a ncine R . J ones

National Council of Negro Women C ome see th e ch er r y blossoms in Wa shington , DC. Join us for a guided tour of Washington, DC, April 5 – 8, featuring tours of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, US Capital, Embassy Row, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. Final payment is due January 28. For more information, contact

718-671-4804, 718-655-9034 or 718-3209694.

Sa ve t h e Da t e: Black History Month 12th Annual Youth Celebration cosponsored with Riverbay, Saturday, February 23, at Dreiser Community Center Auditorium B, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

We are looking for youth and youth groups who would like to showcase their talent in song, dance, poetry, music or theatrical presentation for this event.

If interested in performing for this event or need more information, please contact: NCNW Youth Committee Chairpersons Lori Melton, (917) 3992643, or Michelle S. Davey, (917) 2922397.

R em ind er : Sunday, February 10, general membership meeting at 3:00 p.m., Room 11. Special guest speaker at 4:00 p.m. Come out and join us!

Sa ve t h e Da t e: The National Council

of Negro Women, Inc. 39th Annual Bethune/Height Recognition luncheon at Antun’s, 96-43 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, NY. Tickets, $100. Please see Kim Wilson or Maxine Sullivan.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to our February members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

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

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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, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome.

We e kl y S c h e d ul e : 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. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming every-

one at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 3, the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. At this service, the newly elected officers of the church will also be installed.

Congratulations to the Sunday School children and their teachers for the wonderful presentation last Sunday.

For additional information, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, *O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.”

(Psalm 19:14) — M. C h a m b er s

Retirees of Dreiser Loop FYI. The next RETIREES’ General Meeting will be held on Wed., Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium in the Dreiser Loop Community Center. See you there.

T R AV E L I N G E V E N T S from Dreiser Loop— Hold the dates: March 19-21 (Tues.-Thurs.), ATLANTIC CLUB Casino, Atlantic City.

Price: $210/double and $275/single.

Rebates: $20 slot bonus, $20 food credit and $20 cash bonus. AND...a stop at the RESORTS Casino (w/$25 slot bonus) before returning home. (Boarding: 9:30 a.m.). FINAL payment due February 28. Contact: Beverly James, 718-3793077).

May 20-25th (Mon.-Sat.), Florida:

AMELIA ISLAND, ST. AUGUSTINE, and JACKSONVILLE - Guided tours.

Price: $579 per/double. $50 deposit required. FINAL payment due by April 18th.

June 29th (Sat.), SENIOR DAY Picnic, Holiday Hills, CT. Price: $75. A day filled with fun, games, and unlimited buffet (from arrival to departure).

Sept. 16-18th, (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. Guided tours including the White House Photo Opportunity. Price: $319/double. (Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718379-4784).

N O T E : Deposits, checks/money orders, accepted for all trips now. No

refund after final payment deadline (30 days prior to trip date). Replacements gladly accepted. We encourage payment for travel insurance coverage when making initial deposit for trips.

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All program prices (check/money) include transportation from Dreiser Loop.

Sat., February 16th – 7:30 p.m. Price $82. DIANNE REEVES, female jazz vocalist brings her robust, sultry voice back to the Carnegie Hall stage with several special guests. FULL PAYMENT DUE NOW. Departing: at 5:30 p.m. See Eleanor B. On THURSDAYS (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regard-

ing theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

All checks/money orders payable to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Mailing address: 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475.

G OO D A N D W E L FA R E : To all of you who have been ill and to those whose hearts are grieving for the loss of a loved one, we want you to know that you are thought of warmly and we wish you brighter days.

Contact: Elinor Gordon at 718-3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”

— Cl a u d e t t e Dav i s

American Legion Post 1871 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 Post members who have a birthday in February: Robert Alvilez, Richard D. Ashby, Beverly M. Briggs, George N. Bishop, Carrero Fulgencio, Jr.; Thomas F. Einwich, Louis A. Cruz, Ronald Gantward, Paul R. Gaulden, Edward M. Handy, John F. Fields, Robert G. Hedgepeth, Salvatore Lobello, Jr.; Nathan Jones, William A. Pace, Ernest H. Peronneau, David Minton, Santiago Santiago, Wilson Sepulveda, Emmett Ross, Walter Thomas, Jr.; Tom Goodness,

Lloyd Tapper and Robert Thomas. If you don’t see your birthday this month, please let me know and it will appear in the next Co-op City Times edition.

Post 1871 is located in Section 5 Community, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is (718) 320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail, post1871@optimum.net.

I bet you didn’t know that the U.S. Army had a Rock Band. They are all members of the 10th Mountain Division and all are trained soldiers, but they are all talented musicians who are in a Rock Band called the “Avalanche. They put on a show in the Bronx at Evander Childs campus in Williamsbridge in January.

February greetings to all of our Co-op City residents, neighbors, families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. It’s not too late to get a flu shot!

Remember to frequently wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol.

Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, new births, wedding anniversaries and other celebrated events during the month of February. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all of you who are suffering with the flu. Eat plenty of chicken soup and drink plenty of fluids. Stay

hydrated! Our sincere condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May your loved one be eternally blessed, and may you and your families also be blessed during your time of bereavement.

On Tuesday, January 22, Pat Cipollaro, building association president, attended the Cooperators United meeting at the Bartow Community Center at which time they discussed the proposal for the creation of a youth center in Section 4. They are also requesting $20 from each building and townhouses; it is unclear what the funds

Everyone should have received Memorial Day raffles by now. This affair will take place on May 26, and the 1st prize will be $500, 2nd prize will be $300 and the 3rd prize will be $200. The winners will have their names in the Co-op City paper. Winners don’t have to be present to win. The money will be used to help us to continue our services to U.S. service members and veterans in our community and the community, too.

To all of our Post members, “Look Forward” for a gain in our Post membership with your help for 2013. Move over G.I. Joe’s, G.I. Jane’s are coming near you.

The outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panneta has lifted the ban on women in

combat. More than 150 U.S. female soldiers have been killed in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, along with 850 wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. Women make up 14% of the military active duty personnel in the service. This will mean better promotions and more pay for our females fighting on the combat line.

Quote for the day: The best time to make friends is before you need them.

NASA says the Mars rover has made a major discovery. Scientist hope it found signs of life there. Americans are just hoping it found some Twinkies.

This information was provided by your Post 1871 information officer.

— R i c h a r d I . L a w s o n , J r.

Building 26 Association are going to be used for.

On February 8, there will be a Meet & Greet your neighbor in our community room. Flyer will be posted and invitations will be distributed.

On February 12, at 7:30 p.m., we will be conducting our monthly Building Association meeting in our community room, located in the rear of 2420 Hunter Avenue. Board Director Eleanor Bailey will be our guest speaker. Please come out and be informed. Refreshments will be served and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

Please help to keep our community

clean and green by properly disposing your garbage in the appropriate receptacle. Take out time to recycle your bottles, plastics, and papers. Bulk trash and large cartons are to be taken to the basement.

Please properly discard your Christmas trees and wreaths by taking them to the basement of your respective building. And please be vigilant. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all other non-emergency complaints. The life you save could be your own.

— Yu Vo n n e L e w i s

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www. co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30

a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

P r a yer Nigh t : The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

C r escen do C h r istia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open

from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available.

Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

M en ’s Fellowsh ip: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord.

Hope to see you there.

Fa m ily Nigh t : Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend or two or more.

Su n da y Sch ool For C h ildr en : Every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. We

just started a new Sunday School for children of all ages. There will be three groups, 3 yrs. – 7 yrs., 8 yrs. – 12 yrs. and teens, 13 yrs. and up. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

Tr ip t o see Noa h : We are going to see Noah at Sight & Sound Theater on Saturday, March 23. We will also be having dinner at Shady Maple Restaurant and some time for shopping at their store.

Transportation provided and cost will be $155/adult, $123/teen and $105/child.

Deposits need to be received as soon as possible, seats are filling up fast. If you are interested in coming, call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. If no answer, please leave a message.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la u d

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

Saints, we need something to equip us to survive spiritually in this sinful world.

God has given us His Word, a kind of

spiritual knife for the soul. Let’s look at 2 Timothy 3:14-17.

14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from who you have learned them.

15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, or instruction in

righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

I nvit a t ions: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is 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.

God gave me my church in order to fellowship with others and meet with

Jesus. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. Thank you, Father!

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le —A

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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!! 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 peo-

ple 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.

S u n d ay S ch e d u l e: Adult Bible Study - 9:05 -10:00 a.m.

Prayer, Meditation and Devotion - 10:00 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are dur-

ing worship service.

Dr. S m i t h ’s S e r m o n To p i c : “The Best is Yet to Come.”

R e a di ng f r o m H o l y S c r i p t u r e : John 2:1-11.

We e k l y A c t iv i t i e s – Every person is welcomed.

Mondays at 6:15 - Bereavement Group..

Tuesdays at 6:30 - Bible Study. Subject: God’s Grace and Human Suffering.

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052.

T h o u g h t f o r t h e We e k : “To love means to place our happiness in the happiness of others.”

— R e v. D r. R o b e r t A . S m i t h , J r.

Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop Patio level.

T h o u g h t f o r t h i s w e e k : “Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and whose spirit is no deceit.” Psalm 32:2 Are you carrying a load of sin that God has already forgiven or forgotten? Are you ready to stop living in shame and regret? Embrace the freedom of God’s grace.

Allow God to wash the hurt and regret from past sins away with the transforming power of His truth. His word assures us that God does not count our sin against us.

My God doesn’t condemn. “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Romans 8:1 My master is grace, not sin. “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.” Romans 6: 14 My Savior Jesus has set me free, there for I am free.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

John 8:36 My old is gone; because of Jesus Christ I am new.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.”

We remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referrals services for families in the community. If you

Co-op City Baptist Church

Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development.

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of our youth. We are always looking for women and men with a like mind to join us and work in these service areas. If you are of a like mind and are interested in community service, please consider joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen. Call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-972-7732.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age.

The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should contact Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-921-5445 or at sylviaanh@gmail.com, subject Youth Club.

The Williamsbridge Club awards a scholarship yearly to students graduating in June of the coming year. The deadline for application has been extended. If you are interested in receiving an application or further information, please contact Sylvia Hicks or the Scholarship Committee at the address below.

The Williamsbridge Club will sponsor a College Informational Seminar on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Dreiser Center, Room 9, 10 a.m. We urge all students to attend.

If you would like to render community service, assist with any of our programs or require more information, please contact Eloise Paige, First Vice President.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. You may contact the Willliamsbridge Club at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box # 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Sylvia Hicks

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

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. C H U R C H S E RV I C E S C H E D U L E 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 Spanish Service - February 24 Time: 3:30 p.m.

R ev. S a m C o l o n —R

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. for children and adults. 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 718320-3774. 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 p.m.

Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Bible study is also held on alternate Wednesdays, 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 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, February 12.

The Scholarship Ministry is on the move again and they are inviting you to join them on August 11, as they travel to Chicago. This 6 night, 7 day trip includes 10 meals (6 break-

fasts and 4 dinners), motor coach transportation and lodging.

We will visit the historic Navy Pier, the world class Shedd Aquarium, the DeSable Museum of African American History and many other sights. The cost of the trip is $650 double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due on or before January 20. For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonE Williams.com.

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.

— Ha t t i e L . L u ca s

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to

8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: 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 noon to 1:00 p.m.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners In Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Registration is going on now.

Join us in celebrating Black History Month as we present “Black History and

Black Presence in the Bible.” This event will take place on Saturday, February 2nd at 115 Einstein Loop from noon - 6:00 p.m. This is a FREE event open to the community.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with educational, motivational informative and inspirational activities such as a film presentation, art exhibits and display gallery, workshops for youth, teens and young adults. In addition, there will be a health workshop and musical entertainment.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-4746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY, 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—C a r ol H a q u e

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10466.

You are invited to attend worship service every Sunday morning.

Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Regular prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Bible study every Friday evening at 7: 30 p.m.

FO C US: God Alone Should Be Worshipped. Matthew 2:11, St. Luke 2: 8-14 Worship is not a single act that one can isolate from the rest of his life. Worship is a lifestyle.

Moses instructed the Israelites to use every daily activity to teach their children about God, so daily activity should reflect our worship of God. We use the creative nature He gave us to praise Him. Honoring Him for giving us creative abilities is in itself an act of worship.

Singing and praising God is one act of worship.

Ephesians 5:19-20 states, “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”.

Worship also requires obedience to God’s word, every decision that we make in life reflects the degree of our devotion to God and His word. We can see here how devoted the

Wise Men were seeking to find the Christ.

And when they were come into the house they saw the young Child with Mary His Mother, and fell down and worshiped Him and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; Gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11) And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you, ye shall

find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace good will toward men. (St. Luke 2:814) True worship requires commitment of our body, mind and spirit, we must have an intimate and profound relationship with God. To worship God is to express our love for him.

St. John 4: 24 states: God is a spirit: and they who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.

For further information, call 718-3240334.

—Rev. Richa r d Sibblies

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172.

CHURCH SCH EDUL E: 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 FOLL OWI NG PROG RAM S ARE AT THE CHURCH ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH LOO P NORTH (CO -O P C ITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SCH OO L BR EAK FAST PROG RAM FO R O UR CH ILDREN 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.

OTH ER SCHE DULE D EVENTS: Sunday, February 10th, 11:00 a.m. – Observance of our Annual Men’s Day. Sunday, February 17th - GO RED SUNDAY. The Nurses’ Ministry requests that everyone wear red this Sunday in support of the American Heart Association’s effort to raise awareness of Women’s Heart Disease.

Saturday, March 2 - Join CPC Tours for a visit to the Annual Philadelphia International Flower Show and shopping at the Reading Terminal Market and Franklin Mills, PA. The title of this year’s show is BRILLIANT. It glows with the majestic beauty and creative genius of Great Britain, and is inspired by centuries of British culture, culminating in the urbane design of 21st century London. Remember to check out the Reading Terminal Market across the street from the Convention Center and shopping at Franklin Mills. Tickets: $60 (adults); $50 (children age 14 and under).

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

The Nehemiah Men’s Ministry sponsors its first Annual Raffle Drawing on Sunday, March 3 with great prizes: 1st

Prize – Samsung 46” Led 1080P HD TV; 2nd Prize – Apple i-Pad “Mini;” 3rd Prize – (HP) Laptop Notebook Computer w/ Windows 8. $5 book of 6 raffles. Winner need not be present.

August 29 – September 2 – Come join the Nurses’ Ministry on their fantastic 4day Cruise to St. John, Canada, leaving from the “Big Apple”! Price: Inside Cabin - $750; Ocean View - $860; Balcony $930. Initial Deposit: $150. For additional information, call Joyce Fowler (718) 6717935 or Travel Arranger Monica Smith, (212) 497-7674.

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. M it chell

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

C O-O P CI TY BA PTI ST C HUR C H

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR CHURCH (718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m.

BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1 AND 3 ST

ALL ARE WELCOME!

RD

SUNDAYS

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Mon., Feb. 4

Library

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

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

Dominoes

Bingo

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

Dominoes Word Games

Around The Lunch Table

9:30am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

11:30am, Rm. 49

Card Games

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill

2:30 pm, Rm. 31

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31

Tues., Feb. 5

10am, Rm. 31 10:00- 11:30, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30 –11:30am, Rm. 31

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

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

Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2:00pm-3:00, Rm. 2

Dominoes

9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7

10:00am, Rm. 49

Alert & Alive

Mind Teasers

1:00pm, Rm. 49

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Zumba w/Eva

Matinee Movie w/George

Wed., Feb. 6

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

Thurs., Feb. 7

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

10:00 -11:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games

Spelling Bee

10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A

11:00 a.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Card Games

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Piano Sing Along

Line Dancing

Bingo

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., Feb. 8

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30am 11:30am, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 2

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Crochet and Knitting

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes

10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing

10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 & 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 36

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Meditative Moments

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

Bingo

11 – 12 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games

1 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Card Games

Card Games, Dominoes

Card Games

2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Therapeutic Yoga

10 a.m., Rm. 31

Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday

Sing Along

10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

(Schedule subject to change without notice*)

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Chat Session 11-12, Rm. 31

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Mondays: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Tuesdays

Bowling

PRICE

Thurs., Feb. 7

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Fresh orange

Orange pineapple juice Beef pepper steak Kasha Baked egg roll cabbage & carrot

Minestrone soup Pollack w/lime dill sauce Brown rice pilaf Spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh orange

Beef stew Mashed potatoes Carrots & celery

Whole wheat bread Fresh banana

Roasted rosemary & garlic chicken leg Orzo Green beans

Canned apricots in juice

Meat loaf w/gravy Mashed red potatoes Kale

Challah roll Fresh pear

Orange juice Chicken paprikash Toasted orzo Green & wax beans Alt : Cold fish

1-2pm, Aud. A

Dominoes

Women’s Line Dancing

Wed., Feb. 6

10:30-11:30am in Aud. B

Bingo

Chat Session

9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

Chicken w/lemon & tarragon Egg barley Mashed turnips

Mixed Cultural Dance

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

Movie Madness

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alt: Cold roast chicken

10:30am-11:30am, Rm. 7

11:00 am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

9:30 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Tues., Feb. 5

Afternoon Movie Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Non-Kosher

Alt: cold Tuna fish

2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 7

Library

Dominoes

Turkey Stuffed peppers/ tomato sauce Mashed potatoes Mixed vegetables

10:00 – 11:00, Rm. 2

2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11:00am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Bingo 10:00 – 11:30, Rm. 31 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9;00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Mon., Feb. 4

Stay Well Exercise

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Tai Chi

Bingo

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

Mind Teasers

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Current Events

Kosher

Crochet and Knitting

Library

10:00am – 11:30am, Rm. 31

Date:

PICK-UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$3 $15

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Fri., Feb. 8

Cajun Tilapia Sweet potato Winter blend Alt: Cold Cajun chicken breast Orange pineapple juice Roast chicken Noodle kugel Sautéed spinach Alt: Cold Gefilte fish

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that the members please call their center in order to register for lunch for the week. Registr a tion for lu n ch a da y in a dva n ce h a s been discon tin u ed.

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

Upcoming Events/Trips Attention a ll sen ior s: Th ere will be n o r efu nds for a ll tr ips.

Fa ir wa y – M on da y, Febr u a r y 4t h $3 p er per son. Pick-ups: Bartow, 11:00 a.m.; Einstein, 11:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 11:30 a.m. (2 hours of shopping). (Only 10 sea ts ava ila ble).

AAR P Ta x Aid e P r ogr a m – sponsored by the JASA Einstein Senior Center will have IRS certified volunteers providing free tax preparation at 135 Einstein Loop (Co-op City) in Room 34 and Room 35, second floor on Tuesdays & Wednesdays starting February 5th through April 10th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

First come, first served. No appointments necessary.

M useu m of M od er n Ar t (M oM A) – Wednesd a y, Febr u a r y 6. (FR E E ) – Pickups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. (No mor e sea ts ava ila ble, wa iting list only).

Pa lisa d es M a ll – M on da y, Febr u a r y 11t h - $12 – includes round trip transportation Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. & Einstein - 9:30 a.m.

Sh op r it e – Wed n esd a y, Feb r u a r y 13t h - $3 – Round trip transportation -2 hrs. of shopping – Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 9:15 a.m.; Einstein 9:30 a.m.

T h e J ASA T h r oggs Neck a n d C oop C it y Sen ior C en t er s a r e p a r t n er in g t o h a ve a C u lt u r a l Ar t s I n s t it u t e Va len t in e’s Da y E ven t wh ich will b e h eld on T h u r sd a y, Feb r u a r y 14t h a t t h e T h r oggs Nec k Se n ior C en t er .

Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. and dancing from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The cost for the afternoon of fun is $2. Please RSVP to the Dreiser, Bartow and Einstein Senior Centers. Arturo Perez, world class dance instructor, will teach a variety of dances, including Salsa, Meringue, Mambo, Disco and Waltz.

Transportation from Co-op City to Throggs Neck will be provided. Pick-

ups: Dreiser - 11:00 a.m.; Bartow 11:30 a.m. and Einstein - 11:30. Yes, both pick-ups at 11:30.

E mp ir e C a sin o – F r id a y, Feb r ua r y 15t h - $5 p er p er son. Pick-ups: Einstein 10:00 a.m.; Bartow - 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 10:30 a.m. Bus d ep a r t s a t 3 p.m ., p lea se b e on time.

E mp ir e C a sin o – F r id a y, Feb r ua r y 22n d - $5 p er p er son . Pick-ups: Einstein 10:00 a.m.; Bartow - 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 10:30 a.m. Bus d ep a r t s a t 3 p.m ., p lea se b e on time.

Ace in t h e H ole - fea t u r in g L on n ie You n gb lood – F r id a y, M a r ch 1 - $55.

Price includes round-trip transportation, show and lunch. Arrival time: 11:00 a.m.

Departure time: 3:30 p.m.. P a ym en t is r e q u i r e d u p o n r e g i s t r a t i o n . No r efu n d s or d ep osit s. (No m or e sea t s a va ila b le, wa it in g list on ly). Pick-ups: Dreiser - 9:00 a.m., Bartow – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein - 9:30 a.m.

Weight M a na gement Su pp or t Gr oup - T he n ext meet in g is sch eduled for M ond a y, Febr ua r y 4th , 10: 00 a .m. 2049 Ba r t ow Avenu e, R oom 25. The support group meets every Monday.

Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice it can be.

Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C a r egiver Su pp or t Gr oup - Th e next m eet in g is sch ed u led for Tu esd a y, Feb r ua r y 5th 1:00 p .m. - 2:00 p.m . in R oom 31, Ba r t ow Senior C en ter. A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718320-2066.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI: Effective this month, you will dig deeper into your pockets to pay for Medicare. The monthly premium for part B (outpatient services) increased by $5 to 104.90 for most beneficiaries. The increase will amount to about a quarter of the $21 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment received this year by those who collect the average benefit of $1,261/month. Also, the part B deductible was raised $7 to $147 this year, while the Part A deductible (hospitalization) was increased $28 to $1,184.

F YI -2: The next AARP Chapter meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 1:00 p.m., in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium “A.” Please come early to pay dues ($15 for the year) and for any of the available trips.

NOT E : 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.

2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Feb. 7 (date change) – Ira & Isabella’s Jewish/Italian Wedding Comedy at Lakeside Manor (Hazlet, NJ) – includes luncheon and show; Deluxe motor coach transportation…BUS DEPARTURE: 9:30

a.m. (SHARP), Asch Loop (in front of the library)…$75/person…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

April 11 – Ace in the Hole presents Joe Coleman’s “Platters Review” – includes lunch, dancing and boutique shopping at the Royal Manor; w/deluxe motor coach transportation…$88/person…contact Jean, 718- 379-3742.

May 16 – Culinary Institute of America & Hudson River Boat Cruise includes a guided tour of the World’s Premier Culinary College followed by a gourmet meal prepared by students of the Institute; then have a relaxing afternoon on a Hudson River Cruise…$110/person…contact Daisy, 718671-3241.

June 3 – 4 – Sands Casino (on the way), shopping in Bethlehem, PA and the show “Noah’s Ark” – included overnight stay at Crown Plaza Hotel w/dinner and show; buffet breakfast; in the afternoon experience the Biblical show “Noah’s Ark” at the Sight/Sound Theater; dinner after the show in Amish Country (on your own)…$50 deposit (check payable to AARP-4997) + $21 for travel insurance…$275 per person/double; $265 per person/triple; $345/single; final payment due May 3…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS Adult Workshop (Getting Interviews) - Monday, Feb. 4 @ 2 p.m.; (Turning Job Interviews into offers) - Monday, Feb. 11 @ 2 p.m.

Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m.

Book Discussion - Tuesday, Feb. 14 @ 1:30 p.m., The Man In The Basement Kids Tech Time - Feb. 28 @ 4 pm Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Films @ 2 pm: Feb. 2 - (The Pursuit of Happyness w/Will Smith); Feb. 16 (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner w/ Sydney Poitier); Feb. 23 - (Red Tails: The Movie) Children’s Program - Feb. 9 @ 11 am - (Presley and Melody) – An interactive musical concert for children of all ages Black History Month Celebration w/Mini Play - Feb. 9 @ 2 p.m. by JASA “Drama Bunch” of Co-op City Kids Flicks - Feb. 16 & Feb. 23 @ 11 am

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL Library closed on Mon., Feb.18 for President’s Day

Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all who celebrate in the month of February.

Wednesday, February 6—BINGO GAME in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only.

Refreshments served.

Tuesday, February 26—Going to Atlantic City to Showboat Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $25 slot play. Please have your picture I.D. card in order to get your bonus. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, April 17—Westchester Dinner Theater at Elmsford, N.Y. for GUYS AND DOLLS. Price is $78 (seven-

ty-eight). Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Please, please leave a deposit when making reservation. Also, if your name is on the list, please see Ann. Thursday, July 11—Going to Brahaus, Pomona, N.Y. Price is $58 for everyone with or without Tilapia. Pick-up time, 9 a.m., at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday Thursday, from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In the evening, you can also call Ann at 347-267-4517 or Mary at 718-379-4899.

Come and join us on our trips.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Handicapped Adults Association O ffice—As of Monday, January 7th, the office will be open 2 days a week.

MONDAYS, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. FRIDAYS, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

F L E A M AR K E T —Come visit our Flea Market in Room #13, Dreiser

Community Center. For information, call 718-320-2069.

Once again, we will be open Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

—Ar len e R od r igu ez

Einstein Cancer Fund As per popular request, we will be going to the Mohegan Sun on February 12th. The cost per person is $33. Casino bonus is $15 wheel bet and $15 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m., Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Photo I.D and casino card required.

A two-d a y t r ip — Wednesday and Thursday, May 15th and 16th, for the amazing show of “Noah’s Ark” at the Millenium Theatre, Lancaster, Pa. Day 1 – Noah’s Ark,” followed by check-in at the Hawthorne Inn and a smorgasbord dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. Day 2 – After breakfast and check out, we leave to the

Sands Casino for bonus of the day, plus a food voucher. Cost per person—double, $245; triple, $235 and single, $287. Come and enjoy a relaxing trip and a fantastic show. Please call for reservations, deposits of $25 and up are being accepted.

For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Lydia at 718-671-3005 and Loretta at 718-671-2958. You can reach us on Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and in the evening after 6:00 p.m.

Good health and healings are wished to all. Remember those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Give them a call.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Reflections

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

A salesman was trying to sell a housewife a new home freezer. “You can save enough on your food bills to pay for it,” he reasoned. “Yes, I know,” the woman agreed, “but we’re paying for our car on the car fare we save.

We’re paying for the house on the rent we save. We just can’t afford to save any more right now.”

We can try to save money. We can try to save energy. We can try to save time.

But this one thing we can never save is love. Love has to be expressed or else it simply does not exist. And, if love is sincere, it must be unconditional. We must open our hearts to those we love,

and we must keep loving them even when their conduct does not meet our standards or expectations.

We may not like everything our children do, but we still keep loving them. We may not always care for what our parents say, but we still cherish them. We may not approve of the actions our friends take, yet we continue to value our friendship with them.

Differences of opinion must not be allowed to diminish or destroy our affection for one another. We must, at all cost, keep open the gates of acceptance lest we destroy the lines of communication which are truly lifelines.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors ever 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 service begins at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning serv-

ices 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.

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

C om in g E ven t s: The next meeting of the Association is (correction) Thursday, February 7. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Pokeno is back! Friday, February 15 will be our night for Pokeno fun. We meet in the Association Room on the “B” side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served.

Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons. The class will start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side.

C a lend a r of E ven ts: Friday, to be announced - Movie Night - Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

G ood & Welfa r e Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. Especially, a get well wish to Lois who is suffering with a pulled leg muscle.

SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

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Traditional Synagogue 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) 1-718-3796920.

Not e: 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 8, is before 5:03 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, February 2, at 5:53 p.m.

S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon.

M en you a r e n eed ed for a M inyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed).

Thank you!

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

C om in g E ven ts: Sunday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. – Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission and refreshments.

Hope to see you at this fun time.

Sunday, February 17 at 1:00 p.m. – The Synagogue sponsors this afternoon of fun and Bingo. The cost of $3 per person includes admission and refreshments.

Saturday, February 23 – Purim – The reading of the Megillah in the evening at 6:20 p.m. after Shabbat ends.

Sunday, February 24 – We are asking you to save this date so that you can plan to attend the Purim luncheon after the reading of the Megillah. Learn all about Purim. More information will appear in this article at a later date. I’ll keep you posted.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: All women are invited to join the Sisterhood. The dues for 2013 are $18 annually.

We were so sorry to hear that Marilyn DeLeonardis has lost her beloved sister.

May you know no more sorrow and take comfort in the fact that you are in our thoughts.

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 1347-427-4526. 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.

We are happy to report that the special get well wish for Nat Sherman is working.

Keep up the good work.

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Baychester Visual Arts Association Painting is a wonderful talent and you can learn to paint and draw and discover talent you never know existed with expert instruction from Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist. Lessons are given at a very low cost.

Classes are held every Tuesday with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 lessons is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. Our next session begins

on Tuesday, February 12th.

We are now planning for our June library exhibit with the theme being “Land and Sea.” Our paintings will be on display at the Baychester Library in celebration of Bronx Month for the month of June. All members of BVA can take part in this library show. Come and join BVA and you’ll be glad you did.

For more information about our classes, please call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 719-379-6074.

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia L och a nsky

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DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.

718.239.7110

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Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/ Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays).

Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; Email: fatwcc@aol.com.

We ek ly Wor sh ip E xp er ien ce s: 6:00 p.m. - 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.

C h u r c h M ot t o: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.”

C h u r c h M ission : 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!

Join us tomorrow for the Community

Meal and Pantry Ministry service to the community. If you need nonperishables, please join us at 12 p.m. for the distribution – ALL ARE WELCOME! Stay for the hot meal also.

R E SP O N SE T O SE C T I O N 5 YO UT H SH O OT I NG O N F eb r u a r y 2: Join Min. Frank and I and other clergy and leaders as we do a Prayer Walk/Rally from Hutchinson River Parkway and Einstein Loop ending in front of Einstein Community Center, 4

p.m. TELL EVERYONE!!!!

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes!

(Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

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

—P a st or Deb or a h

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children extends congratulations to Bishop Nancy Rosario as our newly appointed Sr. Pastor. Bishop Angelo will remain as Overseer and continue his ministry work in mentoring, counseling, conferences and the Bronx Clergy Task Force. (from COGC staff).

We encourage you to attend the Sunday School classes where the topic is “Discovering your Spiritual Gifts.”

(Descubriendo sus Dones Espirituales).

Please join us and be a blessing to your

house of worship.

We invite you to visit our house of worship, or visit any one of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community.

Follow God’s voice where He leads you. It is important that your faith increases, and it increases by the hearing of the Word.

Church of God’s Children worship center cordially extends an invitation to you. Our location is at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). Church office is open daily Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.3 p.m.; sanctuary is open for prayer. Call

Advertising works!

718-790-9120.

After School Program – Mon.-Fri. – Sunday - Worship Service in Spanish at Drop off & pick up at Educational Park.

9:30 a.m. – Holy Communion, 2/3 The Book Shop/Goodwill Ministry Sunday – Worship Service in English at open Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – 163 1:15 p.m. – Holy Communion, 2/3 Dreiser Loop.

Br onx Cler gy Ta sk For ce – Meeting, Sunday – Bible Studies for children, youth & adults – 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

2/13 at Bx. County Courthouse, 851 Grand Tuesday – 2/5, 2/26 – Book by Book Concourse – Rm. 915 – 11:00 a.m.

—Bishop Na ncy Rosar io Bible Study – 7 p.m.

Wednesday – Prayer, 7 CLASSIFIEDS (cont’d) - Space for Rent p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12 step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop, A 7,500 square foot space, comprising a two 7 p.m.

Call 718.320.3300, Ext. 3377 for our affordable rates.

Ad vanc ed Dental Group Mu lt i -S pe cia lt y A ssocia t es Smile with WHITER! BRIGHTER! HEALTHIER TEETH! 1 0% D I S C OU N T!

story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church is available for rent.

The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012. If interested in renting this space, call Father Horton Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment. The rental space is at 489 St. Paul's Place between 170 and 171 1/26 Washington Ave. in the Bronx.

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

Your smile is your gateway to success!

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975

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• Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated

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• We

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PERMANENT SMILE RESTORATION SERVICES • New Patients Welcome!

• Evening and Saturday appointments

• Cosmetic Dentistry - Natural Tooth Color Restoration, Teeth Whitening, Bonding & Veneers, Crowns, Bridges & Dentures • Oral Surgery - Implants, Extractions (including wisdom teeth)

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(718) 379-1700 We Accept: Visa, Mastercard, Debit Card • Dental Financing Plans available if qualified.

Most Insurance Plans & Medicaid accepted as full payment • FREE PARKING

“We Make Saving Your Teeth Affordable!”

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

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Repair Closet Doors and much more!

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CLASSIFIEDS Floors

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Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

2/23

Handyman

Locksmith

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Flooring • Painting • Ceramic Floor Tiles • Blinds • Shower Doors • Lighting • Lighting Fixtures • Many More Jobs

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Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

BRUSH n NAIL All purpose Painter and Handyman.

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347-275-1493

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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Also, Floor Waxing.

Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

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