Co-op City Times 02/04/12 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 5

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Councilman Seabrook to be retried beginning June 19th BY BILL STUTTIG Co-op City’s long-time City Council representative Larry Seabrook will likely be retried on the still existing 12 felony counts against him beginning June 19th in Manhattan Federal Court, according to several media reports and sources within the community who have been following the case closely over the past two years. Seabrook was not convicted when a federal jury failed to reach an agreement on any the 12 counts against him related to allegations of corruption, extortion, and money laundering. Judge Robert P. Patterson, Jr. of the Federal District Court in Manhattan declared a mistrial on December 9th after hearing from the jury foreman that the 12 jurors remained hopelessly deadlocked on all charges after more than a week of trying to come to a unanimous agreement on Councilman Seabrook’s guilt or innocence on all or some of the 12 charges. While the mistrial spared Seabrook from having to serve any jail time at

least until a new trial was scheduled and completed with a conviction on one or more of the charges, it also did not clear him of the serious charges he faces. By not reaching a unanimous verdict, the jury neither convicted nor acquitted Seabrook. And although it took nearly 21 months for Seabrook to face his first trial following his original indictment on the numerous charges in February of 2010, the second trial is scheduled to commence a little more than six months after the first trial ended in a hung jury and mistrial. At this trial, a new judge will be presiding—Manhattan Federal Court Judge Deborah Batts. Ever since the mistrial was declared on December 9th, federal prosecutors quickly and emphatically declared their intention to retry Councilman Seabrook before a new jury. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet (Continued on page 2)

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Electrical substation maintenance for each building to begin this week BY BILL STUTTIG An extensive project to perform maintenance work on the electrical substations, feeders and breakers which serve each of the community’s buildings, shopping and community centers and garages, will begin this week at Building 1. Brain Reardon, Director of Riverbay’s Power Plant staff, who will be performing the necessary tasks at each of the community 35 buildings over the next 16 months, said that recalibration and repairs to each buildings’ electrical substations, feeder and breakers is required under the terms of the interconnection agreement between Riverbay and Con Edison which allows Riverbay to sell excess and unused power to the utility on an as needed basis. The agreement requires that this maintenance work be done in each building every 3 to 4 years. The project will begin next Friday, February 10th with Feeder A-1 being switched off. This will allow Building 1 substation work to begin the following week starting on February 14th. The work should take approximately one week to complete. During that week, residents in Building 1 will experience a loss of power for approximately 30 minutes on Tuesday, February 14 and for

another 30 minutes on Friday, February 17th. This process, beginning with Building 1, will be repeated in every building in the community at some time over the next 16 months. After crews are finished performing the required maintenance work in Building 1, they will move on to Building 2 next and then 3 after that and then 4. After that, it is not definite yet whether the schedule will follow the same numerical order going forth; that will be determined in the coming days and weeks and shareholders will be given ample notification of when the work will be scheduled in their respective buildings and on what day the brief outages affecting their building will take place. Residents of Building 1 have already been sent notices as to the exact schedule and nature of the work that is going to be performed in their building from February 14 through February 17th. Reardon explained that all work is scheduled to begin after 9:30 a.m. on each day to give residents a chance to get through their morning routines without the brief interruption in power. All work (Continued on page 3)

Joint quality of life initiative continues in winter BY BILL STUTTIG A joint-agency quality of life patrol initiative that proved effective during the summer months last year is continuing during these winter months, Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo announced earlier this week. The program involves officers from the Conditions Unit of the 45th Precinct joining Public Safety officers on patrols and building sweeps throughout the community as a way to cut down on quality of life violations, such as unlawful loitering and public consumption of alcohol which often leads to more serious crimes if left unchecked over time. “At community meetings that I have attended in the recent past, the most often heard complaint is about loiterers and large groups congregating in and around buildings, making noise and providing an intimidating presence for residents and visitors alike,” explained Chief Apollo. “This summer, Captain Green and myself came up with this initiative as a way to discourage this type of activity which, as any law enforcement official will tell you, often leads to much bigger problems that threaten not only the quality of life of others residents, but also possibly their

safety.” Speaking earlier about the importance of this program, Captain Russell Green, Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct, said that he believes it is important to show the community that these two law enforcement agencies work well together at combating the quality of life problems common to this community and most other communities. Apollo added, “In the colder winter time, these problems are less apparent, but they do exist in the tucked away public areas of the buildings and other locations conducive to congregating. Therefore, this program that proved successful this summer has been carried over in joint patrols being conducted sporadically throughout January and patrols are continuing into February.” On January 6th, a joint patrol was conducted by four officers from the 45th Precinct Conditions Unit and officers from Public Safety. Four young men, all Co-op City residents, were found loitering in the lobby of Building 19 and issued citations for loitering. Part of the program involves a Public (Continued on page 2)

Resident’s art featured at the African American Museum of Nassau County Renowned artist, teacher and original Co-op City resident, Robin Miller, will have her works celebrating African American history and culture on display at the African American Museum of Nassau County in an exhibit entitled Restoring My African Soul: My African-American Journey. Robin uses a variety of material and textures to create works that trace the history of African Americans over the last 150 years, from slavery to the White House. A long-time Bronx Public School educator, she also teaches art to students in Co-op City through the NCNW Saturday Tutorial Program. Her students, fellow NCNW members, and other Co-op City residents will be joining Robin next Saturday, February 11th at an artist’s reception at the museum from noon to 4 p.m. All Co-op City residents are invited to join them in celebrating Robin’s accomplishments and art. The African American Museum of Nassau County is located in Hempstead, New York. For more information about the exhibit and further directions, you may call the museum at 516-572-0730.

Seabrook Bharara, said after the mistrial was declared, “While the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of Councilman Seabrook, we fully intend to retry the case and prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the Councilman criminally exploited his official position in order to enrich his friends, his family, and himself. Public corruption erodes the public confidence in its elected officials and it degrades our democracy.” In a televised interview with NY1 two days after the mistrial was declared, Seabrook said: “There’s a tremendous amount of relief, but the most important thing is being able to go back to the district and do the work that I’ve been doing for 30 years in terms of serving the constituents.” Later on in the interview, Seabrook defended his practice of using family and friends to fill key roles on his staff and the staffs of the non-profits supported by funds he receives from the city’s taxpayers. Seabrook told NY1, “I think it was a

Quality of Life Safety Sergeant monitoring the community’s surveillance cameras in public areas looking for unlawful loitering and other quality of life offenses and then when found, guiding the patrols to these locations. A similar patrol conducted in several more buildings on January 12th came

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president named John Kennedy and he hired his brother named Robert Kennedy. I think there was a governor named Mario Cuomo and there was a son that ran his campaign and also ran the non-profit. I think he’s the governor now.” Among other things, Seabrook was charged with running non-profits not for their stated purpose of bettering the communities of the northeast Bronx both economically and socially, but rather to use the organization’s public funding as means of supporting himself and associates and family members while in reality providing little of the stated service objectives of the non-profits. One of the most serious charges against Seabrook included extortion where prosecutors charged that he delivered a lucrative boiler contract for the new Yankee Stadium to a prominent Bronx businessman and then in return solicited and received a large contribution to his political network from that businessman.

The prominent Bronx businessman in question — who was granted immunity in exchange for his testimony — according to some media reports, did not deliver the testimony that prosecutors were anticipating, but rather testified that he and Seabrook have been long-time friends with himself being a regular contributor to Seabrook’s political causes long before the Yankee Stadium boiler contract became a possibility. According to media reports, top executives for the Yankees testified that they did not even know of Councilman Seabrook much less accept his recommendation for the contract and a leading Bronx political advisor testified that it is business-asusual for elected officials to support their benefactors in efforts to win government funded or supervised contracts. Despite the testimony regarding this one particular charge seemingly going in favor of Seabrook, according to the New York Times, the jury was still split 6 to 6

on this charge and split differently on other charges related to the alleged misuse of city funding given to the nonprofits ostensibly run by Seabrook and his associates. Seabrook was first indicted by the United States Attorney’s office on the numerous charges related to alleged corruption, extortion and money laundering in February of 2010. He continued to serve as Co-op City’s City Council representative through the nearly 21-month period leading up to the first trial which began in October of last year, and could serve out the remainder of his term which ends in January of 2013, if acquitted this summer. Seabrook cannot seek reelection to the seat due to New York City term limits of eight years served which were temporarily overturned by the City Council and the Mayor in 2009 to give Mayor Michael Bloomberg a shot at a third term which he eventually won.

On January 28th, another patrol was conducted in numerous buildings and public areas throughout the community. Two men were found in Building 18 drinking alcohol in a public area and were cited for such. Another man was given a community complaint for anti-social behavior, accord-

ing to the reports provided by Public Safety. Similar patrols conducted late last summer resulted in more than 35 quality of life summonses being issued and several arrests made for more serious offenses, such as illegal possession of controlled substances.

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across two young men in a hallway who, when asked, did not have a reason for being there. Shortly thereafter, a resident of an apartment came out and vouched for the two young men and no citations were issued. Nevertheless, the activity in the general area was noted as suspicious.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Kindergarten registration at P.S. 160 Kindergarten registration at P.S. 160 began on Monday, January 10 and will run through March 2, with intake hours between 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (main office), no exceptions. P.S. 160 is located at 4140 Hutchinson River Parkway East, Bronx, N.Y. 10475-5401. Admissions process: ALL STUDENTS MUST APPLY FOR KINDERGARTENPRE-K’S; DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY SEND CHILDREN’S INFORMATION TO ZONED SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE TO A PARTICULAR SCHOOL OR YOUR ZONED SCHOOL IS NOT AUTOMATIC Priority is as follows: • Residents of Co-op City, Sect. 5 (zoned students); • Siblings of non-zoned students; • Non-zoned students. • You must bring with you: (Applications will not be accepted without the following items) ✓ Your child ✓ Birth certificate or passport ✓ Immunization records ✓ Riverbay income affidavit or 2 proofs of address (An original Lease, deed or mortgage statement for the residence; residential utility bill in the resident’s name and dated within the last 60 days; Documentation or letter on letterhead from a federal, state, or local government agency indicating the resident’s name and address and dated within the last 60 days; A current property tax bill official payroll documentation from an employer dated within the last 60 days, such as a form submitted for tax withholding purposes or payroll receipt (a letter on the employer’s letterhead will not be accepted). For additional information, kindly contact P.S. 160 at (718) 3795950.

Annual NCNW Black History Youth celebration On February 25, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Dresier Auditorium 1, the 11th Annual NCNW Black History Youth Celebration will be staged, in collaboration with the Riverbay Fund. If any youth or youth groups are interested in volunteering and showcasing their talent, please call (917) 399-2643.

Breakers will be completed each day before evening. The first day of the process, Friday, February 10th, involves the A-1 feeder handling Buildings 1-8 and Shopping Center 1, Dreiser Center. According to the Power Plant, this process should not result in any loss of electrical service, but residents might notice one slight momentary flicker of the lights. The entire process of switching the feeders should take approximately five hours, the Power Plant staff estimates. The second phase, which involves Building 1, is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14th. This phase involves actual recalibrating and repairing of the building breakers. This process involves removal of the breakers and installing spare breakers to serve the

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building in the short interim when the permanent breakers are being repaired and recalibrated. During the process of removing the breakers and replacing them with temporary breakers, a group of floors will lose power for approximately 30 minutes. Because buildings are served by as many as eight breakers, the breakers will be replaced on a oneby-one basis, with the first floors to have their breaker replaced losing power first for 30 minutes while the other floors in the building keep power. The process will begin at 9:30 a.m. After each breaker is replaced, crews will move onto the next breaker. The entire process to remove the breakers and replace them with temporary breakers will take approximately one work day, but each home will only lose power for approxi-

mately 30 minutes. The third phase of the work will take place on the final day of the week-long process, in the case of Building 1 on Friday, February 17th, and involve removing the temporary breakers and reinstalling the recalibrated and repaired breakers. As with phase 2, each floor will experience a power outage of approximately 30 minutes as the breakers serving a number of floors are switched. This phase, like the other two, will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. The notice from Riverbay’s Cooperator Services Office (CSO) states “We understand that the temporary losses of power are an inconvenience, but it is necessary to ensure that our electrical equipment continue to operate at peak efficiency.”

Zodiac Track Club What a blessing! On Saturday January 28th, Zodiacs had seven athletes in the 38th Colgate Women Games finals at Madison Square Garden and they performed great. Our children were not nervous in front of the media cameras and bright lights at the world famous arena. Most Zodiacs athletes are exposed to this type of atmosphere. They enjoyed the moment and then showed the audience why they deserve to be there. Meet director Fred Thompson and staff put on an excellent program every year and this year, at half time, they had the Big Apple Circus entertain the athletes and spectators. All seven athletes received their lovely trophies and wore their Colgate Women Games sweat suit. Three athletes, Lisha Mckenzie, Jaelah Eargle and Kendra Todd, received education grants of $250 for their 3rd place finish. The following girls in the finals were: Shawneese Walker, Lisha Mckenzie, Jasymn Phillips and Jaelah Eargle in the 55 meter hurdles, Aaliyah Wajid in the 1500 meter run, Kendra Todd in the 55

Zodiacs girls sporting trophies and education grants with Dr. Lillian Greene Chamberlain and meet director Fred Thompson at Madison Square Garden.

meter race and Pearl Webster in the Shot Put. After the meet, athletes’ family and friends went to celebrate on 42nd Street at Dave and Buster’s restaurant, with good food and games. Great job girls! For more information and pictures, please visit our website. Note: our children are what they eat, and with all the training in the world, if they don’t eat right; they are limited on

how much they can improve. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or co-president Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@AOL .COM or visit our web site ZODIACS TRACK.ORG.

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto provides seniors with free Income Tax preparation Assemblyman Mike Benedetto is once again offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older in his district, which includes Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Pelham Bay, Zerega and City Island. This service will start on February 1st and is limited to sen ior s over t h e a ge of 62 and the following criteria: Complete copy of 2010 federal and state return 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 2010 must be u n d er $50,000; All d ocu m en t s must be included as a complete file and brought to the office, otherwise they will be returned; Simple taxes only. 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. T h e t a x

p r ep a r er will collect d ocu m en t a t ion u n t il M a r ch 28 a n d you will b e con t a ct ed wh en t h e for m s a r e com p let ed . For more information, please contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at: 602 E. Tremont Ave. Suite 201, Bronx, NY 10465, (718) 892-2235 177 Dreiser Loop Room 12, Bronx, NY 10475, (718) 320-2220. This service is for only for seniors who reside in Assemblyman Benedetto’s district, the 82nd Assembly District.

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Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The new and improved HTIDC will meet Tues., Feb. 7, at Einstein Community Center, Rm. 35, at 7 p.m. Things are really

looking up this year. We have signed up quite a few new members, members who are interested in making this club work. As

you know, this is an election year. There is a lot of work to be done. I am asking all of you who have no club affiliation to come

out next Tuesday night and join our club. Call 718-320-1861 for a membership —Evelyn M. Tur ner application.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 16, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting, as items of extreme significance will be discussed regarding the upcoming Election Primaries and the impending General Election for this

year. Please attend. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 9th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February 11, in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The time of this event is from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Carol Productions. The cost is $30 per person and $2 for each set-up. For ticket infor-

mation, please contact Gloria Clarke at 379-5430, Sylvia Polite at 320-2837 or Barbara Irby at 379-9294. Come out and have an enjoyable time while celebrating the Annual observance of St. Valentine’s Day. The club continues to extend get well wishes to those members who have experienced medical problems/procedures and are recover-

ing/recuperating. Our prayers are with you for a quick recovery. This message is extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of February. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —G eor ge T. C la r k e

Donizetti Building 4 Association Our next building association meeting will be Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in 4B rear meeting room. Our guest speaker will be Riverbay Director for the Parking Facilities, Mr. Warren Mitchell. At our December meeting, there were questions concerning our Parking Facilities. So, come down and have your

questions answered. And bring a neighbor. Are you registered to vote? If not, pick up a registered card in the lobby on the dates. We will be collecting annual dues Feb. 3 – 10 and 17th. Date and time are posted in the lobby. Please be supportive and donate your $5 per household due. Save this date: March 31 and travel

with our building association to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Cost is $35 with a $25 rebate. This is our first fundraiser for our annual high school seniors’ scholarship award for 2012. Call Yvonne at 718671-6922 for reservation or information. You can also call Diane Windley at 347275-7565, Mary McKay at 718-671-

0425. Happy February birthdays, get well wishes to our sick and shut-in. For our safety: If you don’t know the person, DO NOT OPEN THE LOBBY DOOR! This is our home. If you see something, say something. —Yvonn e Bur r u s

National Council of Negro Women The NCNW Saturday School students will be on a field trip on Saturday, February 11, to the Art Museum to see their teacher, Mrs. Robin Miller’s work. During the students’ 11 o’clock break, they have been receiving Art Appreciation classes from Mrs. Miller, Retired Art teacher. Mrs. Miller is having an exhibit of her art work at the African American Museum of Nassau County. This is a free trip for the stu-

dents and teachers. Save the dates: February 25, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., 11th Annual NCNW Black History Youth Celebration. Dreiser Community Center 1, Auditorium B. This event will be in collaboration with the Riverbay Fund. If any youth or youth groups are interested in volunteering and showcasing their talent, please call (917) 399 2643. April 28—Co-op City Section will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary at Marina

Del Rey, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets: $100. Our Theme: “Facing Greater Challenges and Renewed Commitments.” Guest Speaker: “Judge Laura Douglas,” Bronx County, Supreme Court. Honorees: Janet Allen-Smith, Virginia Stewart, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens. For ticket information, contact: 718-671-6910, 718-538-8606, 718-3202366, 718-671-4804. February 26, theatre members will be

going to see the new play “Hunt Village” by Katori Hall at the Signature Theatre. Tickets: $25. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671 3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our February members. —M a xine Su lliva n

Building 30 Association We have an Email address. It is: Bu ild in g30@h ot m a il.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: We continue to look forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our crocheting class at 1:00 p.m. We

have a wonderful teacher – Linda Werner – who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Surprise someone with a handmade gift. Try it! I’m sure that it will be greatly appreciated. Building 30 Assn Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meet-

ing starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Prepare for a fun evening and a surprise and some tasty Italian food. Happy Valentine’s Day. Pokeno is scheduled for Friday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your nickels. We play in the Bldg 30 Assn room on the “B” side. Have a fun evening. Check the Association Bulletin

Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!! 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. SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y —M

NAACP, Co-op City Branch The bus leaves for “Ace In The Hole” Monday, February 20, President’s Day; the NAACP, Co-op City Branch has ONE bus going to “Ace in the Hole,” the Royal Manor located in Bergen County, New Jersey. It leaves Asch Loop near the Baychester Library at 9:30 a.m. SHARP. The headline show is: “Calypso Carnival” starring well-known Trinidad band, The Kutterz Band. Tickets are $75 per person (includes transportation and gratuities). For the first hour of the family style luncheon, cocktails are free. For this event, we request all officers and members to participate, if possible. There are some seats still available for this trip. Enjoy the dancing and the boutique shop, too. Please call: Eleanor at (718) 379-1297 or Lottie at

(718) 379-3504 for further information. Reservations are made by mailing a check to: “Co-op City Branch NAACP,” P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Seats are assigned as we receive your payments. Please be advised, coming home the bus will make 3 stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. At the general membership meeting last Tuesday the main focus was on organizing and strategy to get out the voters and register the new voters here in Co-op City. It is most important that qualified, eligible voters place their mark. Good suggestions were made: get other organizations together for a registration event or having a signup table at various public events. Again,

congratulations and praise to Mrs. Joan Murrell, Mrs. Lottie Townes, Mrs. Eleanor Donnley and all on Mrs. Murrell’s Jubilee Day Committee for the well-organized and important event celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence held January 1, 2012. Welcome to all the new members signed up last year and now please join a committee. Committees include education, health, youth, membership, civic engagement, etc. Each offers an opportunity to contribute to the NAACP community. Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or phone 718-671-7856. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State branch website for more

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

If you SEE something, SAY something!

news. The NAACP, Co-op City branch, remembers 2011: seminars, demonstrations, a walkathon, 75th anniversary celebration, health fairs and a square dance; for 2012 more is planned. February, look for events marking Black History Month and in March events signifying women. Your support is needed; become a member then learn how YOU can help. Please write P.O. Box# 75-3111, Einstein Loop Post Office to submit a tiding for our press release. The NAACP sends prayers and support to First Vice President Joyce Wilson for her son’s recovery from an auto accident. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —E va L a za a r

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Management Report P u b lic Sa fet y Added officers cost money; added cameras cost money but in certain areas change may be possible. Statistically half the crime we encounter is from outside the community. It is for that reason that we have suggested that we consider possibly gating Co-op City like Fordham Plaza. A proper blend of hardware (gates, cameras, fences) may enable a reduction in Public Safety officers. At least it could be discussed and evaluated. Suggestions to eliminate Lobby Attendants have been met with widespread rejection. In fact, there was a call to expand the program up from the present 40 hours a week. Add to that the fact that legally you could not just terminate 70 employees. Instead what Management seeks to explore is a ‘virtual doorman’ operation since we now have site wide connectivity. In such a program, instead of lobby attendants sitting in the lobby, they sit in front of a series of TV monitors which are linked to motion activated cameras and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, an individual views all lobby activity in a series of buildings and has the ability to control the entrance and communicate orally with each lobby. The set- up will have a cost but far less expensive than kiosks and officers in each cluster. In reality, the only thing we can actually secure is the lobby itself and in residential security that is the only defensible, controllable space. The program can also be used to secure and control access to pump rooms. We have 65 lobbies and still want to explore the possibility of combining lobbies on Triple Core and Chevron for efficiency and control. The need to upgrade lobbies; keyless entry and new doors is obvious to all, subject to funding. Sit e L igh t in g a n d C om m u n it y C en t er L igh t in g/Bu ild in g a n d Power P la n t con t r ols We have been approved for a $67,000

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. grant from Con Edison towards the cost of the needed study which will not only involve lights but also building controls. Building and Power Plant controls need upgrade and replacing which will be included in the study. There is no cost to Co-op City unless we implement a program and that will be keyed to grants and funding options. We are preparing for bid to retrofit and upgrade site lighting and community center lighting which could save 50% of electric cost with more lumens. We are pursuing grant money from Con Ed and NYSERDA for this initiative as we work on bid documents. This would be similar to the garage lighting which is complete and was done on a shared savings basis. Wa t er P r oj ect s/Sola r P r oj ect s There are not significant grant monies in either area (water savings – solar projects) which means that paybacks are in the 7 – 10 year range but we continue to closely monitor. The technology is changing rapidly and we closely follow all changes. We welcome thoughts and suggestions of areas in which anyone believes there are opportunities for savings. We will continue to identify areas for savings and improvements and welcome all suggestions or ideas. Bed Bu g P r even t ion Because the presence of bed bugs is such an important issue, we will periodically give cooperators updates about the subject. First and foremost it is important to remind residents that the housing company provides exterminating services on Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition two appoint-

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, at noon, Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop, St. Joseph Episcopal

Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc. Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 100475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition 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 stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read 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 ma n T. L ea cock

Respect your neighbors. Keep the noise level down.

ments are made on Saturdays based upon requests. We have had a relatively low number of reports on the presence of bed bugs by cooperators throughout the complex; in fact, on average five to six service requests per month are made in each of the three CSO sections and of this number, approximately one to two have been confirmed by our exterminators. Be that as it may, we want to remain diligent about promptly addressing these incidents as they occur. Therefore it is very important that residents not hesitate to contact the CSO department in their respective section, in order to arrange for immediate inspections and remediation if warranted. The City of New York’s new policy mandating that people place mattresses in bags before discarding may go along way in helping to mitigate the spread of these vermin. For those residents that have had their apartments treated, it is extremely important that you follow the instructions provided by the exterminator, which includes the fact that the exterminator must be given access to treat the apartment twice and after the second treatment, the exterminator must be given access again for a final inspection; some residents are not given the housing company access after the first treatment, assuming that the first treatment will be enough to thoroughly eradicate the bugs. If there are any questions regarding this matter, we strongly urge you to contact your CSO managers.

Bu ild in g Blit z I n sp ect ion s We believe the building blitz inspections are proving to be a very positive and effective initiative and we would like to thank the building association presidents and association members of buildings 1, 8, 15, 21, 27 and 28 for taking out the time and putting in the effort to inspect these buildings from top to bottom, along with management personnel. The majority of the items pointed out as a result of these team inspections have already been corrected or are in the process of being corrected, depending upon the volume and nature of the work needed for each item. Management team leaders are preparing and sending these associations summaries of what work was done along with time estimates for the remaining items. One of the big ticket items to be addressed is the painting of apartment entrance doors; because the volume of doors that need painting is quite high in some buildings, we are looking to schedule out over several months in order to meet demand. The next group of buildings to be inspected is as follows: Section One Building 2 Section Two Building 9 Section Three Building 16 Section Four Building 24 Section Five Building 26 And due to the size of Section Five, also Building 29 Our CSO managers have already begun to reach out to these respective building associations to request their participation; we’ll keep you posted.

Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

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Look before you leap To t h e E d it or : I was disheartened by the Management Report in this past Saturday’s, (1/28/12), Co-op City Times. Not the idea of renovating and upgrading the shopping centers which seems overdue and worthwhile, but the developing property proposal. As seen from the speeding vehicles on the Hutch or I-95, Co-op City looks like any other massive housing complex. We,

who live here, know better. One reason is its generous expanse of greenery. Ada Louise Huxtable, the former architecture critic of the New York Times, wrote that the artificial turf used in a few areas initially did not detract from the whole because there was so much of the real stuff around. I also see a paradox in wanting to make this a gated community--an oxymoron by the way--and at the same time, encouraging development within. We

already are cut off from our neighbors by virtue of being ringed by two highways. New York City could certainly use more revenue and Fifth Avenue is also prime real estate, yet I envision an Armageddon were Central Park’s Conservatory Garden paved to make way for a Walmart. There must be less drastic ways to raise lucre. —T h eod or a Ber n st ein

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MATTRE SS DI SP OSAL The City of New York requires all residents to fully cover all mattresses or box springs in a sealed plastic bag for garbage disposal and collection. This rule was intended to prevent an increase in bed bug activity. Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag will result in a $100 fine imposed by the City. In addition, Co-op City residents who violate this rule may be subject to a Community Complaint with related fines and legal fees. (The City of New York and Riverbay do not

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provide mattress or box spring bags or covers.) Plastic bags to cover mattresses and box springs are available at department stores, home improvement centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online. Please follow this rule when disposing mattresses and/or box springs. These covered items are to be brought to the basement or placed on the dumpster pads for proper trash collection. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this —C SO matter.

P ower P la n t Ven t in g on M on d a y, F eb. 6t h a n d on Tu esd a y, Feb. 7t h The Power Plant will be restarting the steam turbine & high pressure boiler having had repairs. In order for us to re-start these units we will have to vent steam which may be loud at times. Venting will begin 9:30 a.m. each day and will continue until early afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience. — R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

Notice to shareholders – Move out inspections Move Out Inspections will be conducted by Restorations on the same day the cooperator moves out of their apartment between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to allow the inspectors a clear view of any and all work required to be done

in the apartment. The inspector will walk through with the cooperator and indicate those areas that are beyond normal wear and tear that occurred during their tenure. The inspector will provide the quantities in square footage

and/or items that will be charged back. The inspector will not indicate dollar amounts at the time of the inspection; That information will be provided to the cooperator at a later date. —R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 21 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease either a One (1) or year period. If you desire a Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-3203373 to request a form to subBuilding 21 May 31, 2012 May 31, 2015 April 30, 2012 mit for either a one (1) year or 100, 120, 140 Asch Loop two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report Juvenile Reports prepared by Public Safety Officers for offenses committed by persons under the age of 16 BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are authorized to prepare Juvenile Reports when offenses of the law are committed by persons at least seven years of age but less than sixteen years of age. The Juvenile Report is a New York City Police Department form which is utilized when certain types of offenses are committed by persons under the age of 16. Preparation of the Juvenile Report takes the place of an arrest for all violations and some misdemeanors. When a Juvenile Report is issued, it is forwarded to the Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct. The Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct determines what type of follow up is required. Parents of the child are often contacted to monitor future activity. The Juvenile Report can start the process of intervention before serious delinquent activity begins. When a child is taken into custody for the issuance of a Juvenile Report, the par-

ents of the child are notified. It becomes necessary for the parent to respond to Public Safety Headquarters with identification to pick up the child. In the event that the child is truant from school, the school is also contacted. School Safety is notified and the child is returned to school. After school hours, if the parent cannot be reached, the child is transported to a Juvenile Detention facility. A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued when the child is a Co-op City resident and the offense was committed within the confines of Co-op City. The Coop City Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be added to the monthly carrying charges. Subsequent violations result in increased fines. Multiple violations can lead to eviction. This helps to maintain a high quality of life and low crime rate within the community. Juvenile Reports are often issued for fighting during the school arrival and departure times.

Public Safety Blotter: Jan. 22-Jan. 28 J a n ua r y 28, 149 Dr eiser L oop A female was arrested after she became disorderly and refused to leave the area. J a n u a r y 27, 100 E in st ein L oop CCPD responded to investigate a possible emotionally disturbed person at this location. The individual was taken into custody and removed to a local hospital for evaluation. J a n u a r y 25, 135 E in st ein L oop A CCPD officer was informed by a witness that there were teens removing bicycles that belong to delivery persons of a local restaurant. Once broadcast, another CCPD officer spotted the suspects ride by their location and two other CCPD officers were able stop them and recover the bikes. J a n u a r y 24, 120 Ben ch ley P la ce CCPD responded to a report of an emotionally disturbed individual. As a precaution, the aided was removed to the

hospital for treatment. J a n u a r y 24, 157 Dr eiser L oop A CCPD officer was allegedly punched in the face by a teenager in this area. As a result, he was arrested and charged with assaulting an officer which is a felony in the State of New York. The male was remanded without bail as a result. He was also issued a community complaint as a result of his actions and may face fines upwards of $500. The officer was treated at a local hospital and released. J a n ua r y 23, 750 Ba ych est yer Aven ue CCPD received calls of 3 youths breaking into cars. Together with the NYPD, a search was conducted for the suspects and they were located. However, due to a lack of witnesses, they could not be arrested for damaging cars. Their information was recorded and one male was arrested by NYPD for possession of a knife.

Happy Birthday, Granny!

On behalf of the entire family, we would like to wish Eleanor “Granny” Williams of Building 23, a happy 100th birthday on February 2, 2012! Love always, — E d win , J a sm in e & Sh a wn

The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are strategically placed adjacent to the schools for the purpose of protecting the life and property of the residents of Co-op City. Students are directed to walk directly home or promptly board the bus to return home. Be sure children are aware of the newly changed bus routes and do not delay in responding to their proper bus stops. Parents of school age children should encourage children to return home without delay and refrain from engaging in fighting while on the way to and from school. Engaging in activities such as snowball throwing often escalates to fighting or other violence. Don’t let this week’s unseasonably warm weather fool us; there can still be snow during the month of February. Parents should also make sure students are always in possession of the proper bus pass or Metrocard for boarding the bus. Any theft or loss of bus pass

should be reported immediately in order that a replacement can be issued. Children should be directed never to board the buses from the rear door. This act is dangerous and also illegal. It is always important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity, especially during school arrival and dismissal times. Youth observed fighting or attempting to enter the buildings for the purpose of loitering should be reported immediately. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like everyone to remain safe this holiday season. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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Beating up on Bernie? Overheated stories about Riverbay Board member Bernard Cylich appeared last week in the local newspaper published by Christopher Hagedorn. The millionaire Hagedorn—a member of the 1 percenters—was convicted in a federal court some years ago of falsifying records. Riverbay’s own publication, the Co-op City Times, also saw fit to air the issue. The Co-op City Times article was based on the results of an investigation into Cylich’s primary-residence status. The probe was requested by Riverbay President Helen Atkins; it was conducted by Riverbay counsel Jeff Buss; and it was presented to the Board at a closed meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. NO T R ANSGR E SSI O NS – BUT W H Y NOT SP E C UL AT E ? The report confirms, without any question, that Co-op City is the primary residence of Cylich and his family and that there is no transgression of Riverbay By-Laws. Yet counsel proceeds to imply — even while admitting that there is no evidence of it – that Cylich violated restrictions of the New York State Star program. Indeed, any such violation, if there were any, can be determined only by a state authority. Doesn’t counsel Buss have enough Riverbay work to do without spending the community’s time and resources speculat-

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Andrea Leslie Assistant Treasurer ing on matters that are a function of state government? W I T C H H UNT ? I am aware of other members of the Board – including its president – owning homes in addition to the ones they occupy in Co-op City. There has not been any investigations into their primary-residence status. Why was Cylich singled out for such investigation? Why was the report of the investigation released once residency was established? Why did the Co-op City Times front page story, on January 28, not include Cylich’s rebuttal of what he considers unfounded charges against him by Buss? Is there a conspiracy to persecute, harass and drive Cylich from the Board and from the community? And if so, why? - Is it because of his commitment to keeping Co-op City in the Mitchell-Lama program? - Is it because he advocates replacing our real estate managing company with a

Building 31 Association HAPPY 2012! Your association is ready for this year’s challenges and hoping you will take part in making sure we remain with a safe and clean environment. We have started the year off with our first general meeting which was held on Jan. 23rd. The invited guest speaker, Edgar Perez, the Director of the Restoration Dept., shared what his duties are and how he can assist us with maneuvering throughout that dept. He answered cooperators questions and stated he would follow up on those inquires made to him. He also stressed to cooperators that it is your responsibility to contact either Maintenance or CSO or Security, if you are having a problem and do not wait until it escalates to a major one. Make sure you obtain the name of the person taking your complaint and document the date and time. We have a few social activities within our building that all members are invited to attend and ask that you join in. Our knitting and crochet group meet once a week and Sarah Abel will help you with your projects. Look for the notice in our lobby for exact date. Our game night with Robert and Audrey has not been planned due to the cold temp within our meeting room. They will notify us when they are ready to get started.

Congratulations to the Cabell family from the B-side, on the arrival of their baby girl in Dec. We have been informed that Henry Weiss from the Bside has been hospitalized, no further details given. If you know of anyone who is ill or going through bereavement, please notify Rosie from the Sunshine Committee. Our next meeting in February will be held the last Monday of the month. Notices will be placed between the elevators for official day and time. We are awaiting confirmation of our guest speaker at this time. Don’t forget to help your association with your participation for future projects. Attending meetings to share your thoughts is how plans get started and things get done. Our 50/50 was won by Frank Rogers and the door prize went to Yvonne Harris both from the B-side. Floor captains needed. Come to the meeting and find out the reason for that need. This is our home and together we can make sure it is kept safe and clean. If you see something, say something. —M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

A M essa ge fr om t h e C .S.O . Dep t : 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.

cooperative-oriented general manager? - Is it because of his outspoken call for open Board meetings with gallery sessions? - Is it that he insists on the enforcement of Board resolutions? - Is it because he has been voting against contracts that outsource Riverbay work – almost always – to nonunion employers? P E O P L E L I VI NG I N G L ASS H O USE S It is interesting that a Board member who questioned Cylich’s integrity in a Viewpoint column (Co-op City Times, 1/28/12) campaigned for election to the Board on a platform against outsourcing and for utilization of our union staff. Once elected, however, that member has regularly voted to approve outsourcing contracts — including one with a nonunion scab painting contractor. People in glass houses should, indeed, not throw stones. Reduced services are not the way to improve Riverbay’s financial condition. Neither is resorting to outsourced, nonunion work. Nonunion work is frequently more expensive and less efficiently performed. Note the vast cost overruns on some Riverbay projects! President Obama said recently that we need to level the playing field for workers and the unions that represent their inter-

ests, because we know you can’t have a strong middle class without a strong labor movement. Maybe the “Beating Up on Cylich” campaign represents an angry response to the grass roots organizing this Board member does. In 2008, Cylich helped initiate a movement that registered close to 500 new voters in Co-op City. After the successful registration drive, Cylich was among the cooperators who waged an active campaign for the election of Barack Obama. More recently Cylich and others set up a Co-op City coalition against the MTA cuts. The group held three large rallies - ignored by the Co-op City Times - and collected over 5,000 signatures on a petition asking the MTA to fully restore the #26 and #28 bus lines and Access-A-Ride services. Or is Cylich a scapegoat because he challenged management’s declaration in the Co-op City Times back in April 30, 2011, that the “HUD loan is dead”? If I know Bernard Cylich, he won’t be deterred by these unethical and unjustified swipes at his character. Most cooperators know him as a principled, energetic champion of our community’s interests, and I know he will continue to pursue the vision of the founders of the cooperative movement. Keep your eyes on t h e p r ize.

Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

Building 19 Association On Friday, January 20, our Annual Meeting was held and I stepped into the role of President for Building 19 Association. Congratulations to DaReese Frierson, who assumes the position of President-Elect. Juanita Colon and Sonia Feliciano ran un-opposed and both remain in their positions, respectively, as Treasurer and Secretary. Congratulations

and thank you to my Executive Board. I look forward to working with you all! As always, we are looking for new committee members. Our next Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room. Happy birthday and congratulations to ALL Building 19 cooperators who are

celebrating a special event this month. Prayers and get well wishes to all cooperators and committee members who are ill or recuperating. We can be reached at Bldg 19assoc@gmail.com. In closing, I would like to send a special “THANK YOU” to Charlotte Codrington who served as our President

for the past 4 years. Charlotte, you have done an amazing job as President. Your leadership, dedication and hard work will always be greatly appreciated! We have truly enjoyed working with you and we will continue to strive in our motto of “Cooperators Doing Something.” WE LOVE YOU! —Va len cia P inck n ey

Building 21 Association Th e H ea r t of Co-op City Hello 21’ers! Surely you have noticed that our Lobby Attendants “Miss Molly” of the B-section and “Sandra” of the Csection, both wonderful and sorely missed, have been on vacation recently. Unfortunately, the B and C sections had scattered attendant service at best during their absences. Many days were not covered at all. Everyone has to have a break, but the service to our building should never waiver. When situations like these occur, what we must do as cooperators is make our voices heard. The only way to

do that is to pick up the phone and place a call to your CSO office at 718.320.3300 then follow the prompts and to Co-op Security at 718.671.3050. It is with a heavy heart, I announce the passing of 2 beloved friends and neighbors. Mrs. Irene Brambir of 21B and Mr. Peter Roberts, of 21A (husband of Mrs. Ethel Roberts) were “original cooperators” from 1971, the year Building 21 opened...We are happy that their lives touched ours and we offer prayers for the strength of their families… Mark your calendars for the next build-

ing association meeting, February 21st at 7 p.m. in the rear of the B-section. Guests will include Community Activist Andy King, who will have valuable information for our seniors. Our very own Junius Williams of the B-section will deliver a report on the state of Co-op City Security. Building Association dues are collected for the year, starting in October. If you have not paid your dues for 2011, it’s only $5 annually and the dues are collected at the meetings. All monies collected are turned in to our Treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. If you

have any questions regarding the association, as always, you have 3 ways of gaining information. You can contact your building association via email at 21association@gmail.com or you can call your association at 347.504.1821, and you can attend the monthly meetings which are held every 3rd Tuesday in the meeting room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. We need positive change here in our community. Be the change you’d like to see. You are the heart of Co-op City… See you around the neighborhood! —M ich elle M a r bu r y

Building 26 Association A very warm welcome to all of our Coop City families, neighbors, and especially our new residents. All are invited to our next Building Association meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear community room of Building 26B. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have a 50/50 raffle. Please come out and bring a neighbor. We need your involvement and support. Together, we stand, but divided we’ll surely fall. Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and

any new births during the month of February. A speedy recovery to all of our hospitalized, home bound, sick, and shut in. Our deepest condolences to those who’ve lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed. As a reminder, the Annual In-House Convector Cleaning Program has begun. Teams of Riverbay porters/staff will be cleaning your convectors as preventive maintenance so that we can cut back on the number of convector leaks during the summer season. Please be available for the

work to be completed. Keep watch for postings in your building and in the Co-op City Times. We’d like to thank all of our residents who paid their annual building association membership dues. And, kudos to Barbara Skinner, Michele Smith, Pat Cipolaro, Arlene Schaeffer, Pat Malave, Hal Satinoff, Harriet Silver, Josephine Clark, Lilly Tong, Audrey Chambers, and Pearl Tucker for collecting the dues. Our sincere thanks to Zeke Ragin who set up the tables and provided refreshments.

Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green! Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe, than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own. —Yu Von n e L ewis

Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

Working to end exorbitant abatement costs First, I want to applaud Director Tony Illis for addressing the asbestos abatement work that Co-op City is required to do with our wood flooring renovations and repairs. This unnecessary work is costing us approximately $4,000,000 per year. Our former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman was instrumental in having expert testing and analysis of any environmental health or safety implications of the floor renovations in Co-op City. These studies showed that more than 65,000 tests taken over a several year period indicated that there is “no asbestos containing material” released into the apartments, atmosphere or anywhere due to the renovation of our floors. Cooperators who have had work done on their floors know the inconvenience, the big blue containers parked outside of their door, and they are unable to go into the rooms of their apartments where the floor is being repaired or pulled up. In April 2011, Stephen Kaufman gave an in-depth analysis report of the problem and it was given to the Board of Directors. It makes for interesting reading especially since there is much input from the former Commissioner of the New York City Department of

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Othelia Jones Environmental Protection. Something must be done about this injustice. Remember, we are the only housing development that is made to do the asbestos abatement. Cooperators should contact their New York State elected officials to help us with this problem. I have seen many unnecessary Board memos back and forth regarding “First Readings” of resolutions to be printed in the Co-op City Times. Back in 1997 by Resolution #97-32, First Readings were not to be discussed or printed in the paper. Many times, First Readings are cancelled before they become Second Readings where the Board discusses and votes on them. At a Board meeting on April 13, 2011, printing of the First Readings came up for a vote. Resolution #11-32 passed with “Yes” votes from Atkins, Cylich, F. Jones, Santiago, Shapiro, Tirado, Torres, and Abdul-Wahhab. “No” votes were Bailey and O. Jones. Absent were Gordon, Leslie, Morales

Building 12 Association At our last general membership meeting the date of Saturday, May 5, was set for our Get-To-Know-Your-Neighbor Day. Other items we discussed were—the Riverbay Fund & JASA’s Cabaret Lulu’s Jukebox Serenade on Saturday, March 31st, at 2:00 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium. Tickets: $10 per person (group tickets of ten will be a total of $90). At this event, BYOF&B. It was decided that Building 12 will have a table of 10 or two tables of 10 each and help defray the cost by half. If you would like to attend, please submit your payment of $5 by Friday, February 17th to apartments 26L or 9L. We agreed, as a Building Association, to participate in the Saturday, June 23rd Fun Day for our Section 2 Kids. This event is co-sponsored by Buildings 11, 13 and 14, in collaboration with Riverbay Corporation’s Community Relations Department. Please volunteer a couple of hours for this event which starts at noon and ends at 6:00 p.m. Although the Einstein Post Office has been saved, Dreiser Loop Post Office has not. We must keep the pressure on to also save the Dreiser Loop Post Office. Cooking grease poured into a kitchen drain clogs pipes in our home and the city sewers. Sewer lines cause sewage backups into our neighborhood. Clogged sewed lines also cause sewage to be released into city waterways harming water quality and the environment. The NYC Department of Environmental Protection has asked that

we DON’T pour oil or grease down the drain. DON’T wash cooking oil or grease from dishes, pots and pans down the drain. DO place cooled cooking oil, grease and fat in a sealed container and discard with your regular garbage in the compactor room and place on the shelf in the compactor room. If you have recently moved to another apartment or are a newcomer to Co-op City, please register to vote. It’s more important than ever that we vote not only in November, but for our Annual Riverbay Board of Directors. If you need voting forms for November, please let me know. Over the years, we have become busier and busier and seldom find the time to do all that we have planned within a 24-hour day. In order for us, Co-op City, to remain a strong, viable community we must take time out to join and attend our Building Association Meetings and to hold our elected officials accountable. If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and Riverbay Security at 718671-3050. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick, shut-in and have lost relatives/friends and to our troops. The best to everyone celebrating a special day this month. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com. —Son j a M a xwell

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and Rodriguez. Absent for the vote was Owens. As you can see, the resolution passed by a majority of Directors present at the meeting. The only problem is that Resolution #97-32 voted on at a Board meeting of September 24th, 1997, was never rescinded or modified. This conflict was not realized the night of the vote for #11-32. The next day, I sent a memo informing the Board and the maker of the resolution. I received a memo on April 15th, 2011 that this issue would be referred to our General Counsel for direction. This never happened. Two resolutions on the same topic without rescinding or superseding the earlier one cannot be. Strangely enough on August 19th, 1976, Resolution #137 adopted by the Board stated that all resolutions of the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors should be presented for informational purposes in the Co-op City Times. Resolution #97-32 modified resolution #137. I trust that the Board will straighten this matter out. Due to illness, I was absent from the Board meeting on January 18th, 2012, where the Cylich Primary Residence Investigation was dis-

cussed. As I read the report, I only wished that I could have been there so I could have my opinion on record. Unfortunately, Mr. Cylich is the first one to be over critical of everyone else, especially if they are not in agreement with him. Clearly, whether it was intentional or not, getting tax abatement for two primary residences when you are only entitled to one is wrong. It makes one wonder about Mr. Cylich’s values. I take no pleasure in Mr. Cylich’s duplicity and wish it did not happen, but it is what it is and in my opinion a code of ethics was breached. The Board had a Budget committee meeting chaired by Bill Gordon on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012. A few Directors were adamant in their belief that the budget could be cut, but gave no valid options without giving up essential services. This cannot be allowed to happen. The Board is trying very hard to work together to keep Coop City affordable and a viable place to live. As I have said many times, decisions made by the Board affects your lives, as well as ours. Your concerns will always be my concerns. In closing, I welcome letters from you. Have an enjoyable week.

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Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

Progress in motion—To unite as one Just recently, our Management team has made you aware of the continued lack of cooperation from our State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson regarding much needed funds that were to be allocated to Co-op City for repairs to areas in our community that are sinking. Our management also held several meetings with NYC agencies to call attention to the neglect of repairs and upkeep that our tax dollars pay for, and are not performed by same said agencies. To date, little to nothing has been done. Why? Unfortunately, voting participation here has been poor thus far. In my opinion, politicians do not carry out their promises to Co-op City because they feel we will not hold them accountable. Let’s change that type of thinking. Management has and will continue

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado to fight for our share of the pie, but the time has come for us all, yes, that means YOU, registered voters, to get involved. If you are not registered, I urge you young and senior and all in between to do so today. You can obtain a voter registration form on the net by going to www.electionny.gov or by calling 1-800-367-8683. We in Co-op City are over 55,000 strong, and as such we will not be ignored any longer.

Now is the time to put your political differences aside and combine our substantial numbers into one VOTING block and remove from office those politicians who fail to represent us and deliver what our tax dollars pay for. We must collectively stand behind the candidates who have proven themselves to best serve Co-op City such as our Councilman Larry Seabrook and Assemblyman Mike Benedetto. We will organize a movement to achieve this important goal and demonstrate to all that we are sick and tired of being ignored and a sleeping Giant has awakened. In the interim, I urge you to contact our State Senator and express your opinion. RUTH HASSELL-THOMPSON’S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Alb a n y O ffice 188 State Street, Room 707, Legislative Office Building Albany, NY 12247 Phone: (518) 455-2061 Fax: (518) 426-6998 Dist r ict O ffice 959 E. 233rd Street Bronx, NY 10466 Phone: (718) 547-8854 Fax: (718) 515-2718 Dist r ict O ffice 2 250 South 6th Avenue Doles Center Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Phone: (914) 665-2400 Email address: hassellt@senate. state.ny.us Thank you. You may contact me at ccdirector @optonline.net; or by calling 718320-3351.

Broun Place Townhouse Association Greetings neighbors, If you were not at the meeting on Thursday, January 26th, you missed a great meeting and the opportunity to meet our new CSO Officer, Ms. Vanessa Aldea and her supervisor, Ms. Juanita Net. Ms. Aldea was very receptive to our comments/complaints and stated she would refer them to the proper departments. Ms. Net spoke about the new Convector Cleaning Program and the efforts Riverbay is making to improve services to all shareholders. She also distributed booklets about the convector program and applications for Emergency

Contact information. Thank you, Ms. Net and Ms. Aldea, for listening and responding to all of our comments and suggestions. If you would like to contact Ms. Aldea regarding any repairs/complaints or to obtain an Emergency Contact form, you can reach her at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3408. Ms. Ellen Lehman from the Dept. of Aging was also scheduled as a guest. Unfortunately, due to a personal emergency, she had to cancel. We will reschedule her presentation at another time. Mr. Jesse Seisse won the Red Lobster $25 Gift Certificate. Ms.

Galina won the 50/50. Our next meeting is scheduled on Thursday, February 23, at 7 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center. I hope everyone will make every effort to attend. Your participation is what makes the Association strong. Thank you to all who attended the meeting despite the threat of heavy rain. You are greatly appreciated. The Association works very hard to improve the quality of life in Broun Place. If you feel the same way, it is truly your duty to come to the meetings and speak out. We need your eyes and ears too.

If you observe any suspicious activity, please call 9-1-1 first; then contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050. We pray for a speedy recovery for all our neighbors experiencing health challenges and to the homebound. We thank Mr. and Mrs. Calderon for their participation in the Association in the past. We pray for good health and blessings for both of them. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event. You can also email us at brounplaceassoc@ hotmail.com. Be good to yourself and everyone else. —Marjorie Helms

Cooperators United Thank you all for attending our last meeting. At that meeting, we discussed the Convector Program. That program will continue and please read the notices posted by the elevators. We also talked about hot/cold water shutdowns. We were told that Riverbay has on-going repairs. Also discussed was the more frequent outage of lights and electricity. I was informed that this is a requirement. The requirement, which was sent to me via email, reads, in part, that it comes from Riverbay’s Interconnection Agreement with Con Edison for buying and selling power. Part of the agreement is that Riverbay

maintains the primary and secondary substation on Riverbay’s property in accordance with Con Edison “Distributed Generation Specification EO-4151 and EO-2115.” The interconnection agreement has been in place for well over 25 years and that Riverbay also tries to maintain the Electrical Distribution System in accordance with (EEE &ANSI) or the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the American National Standard Institute, two major organizations recognized for their safety standards in maintaining power plant equipment. Another topic was the conversion of

our laundry room machines to high-efficiency machines. Please read the hand out that was distributed at the meeting so that you can answer questions that may arise at your Building Association Meetings. The Riverbay Fund and JASA are planning a Saturday, March 31st Cabaret Lulu’s Jukebox Serenade event celebrating the music of Pearl Bailey, Ray Charles, etc. at 2:00 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium. Tickets are $10 per person (group tickets of ten will be a total of $90). At this event, BYOF&B. Building 32 President and Riverbay Board Member Eleanor G. Bailey would

like to thank everyone who sent in the Postal Service Questionnaires and stood with her and members of this community to fight back the closure of the Einstein and Dreiser Post Offices. Although Einstein Post Office has been saved, Dreiser Loop Post Office is still on the chopping block. Let’s keep the pressure on. Congratulations to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick, lost relatives/friends, our shut-ins and to our troops. If you see something say something. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com. —Son j a M a xwell

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Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

African-American Association C E L E BR AT E BL AC K H I STO RY M O NT H W I T H US T ODAY. Bla ck Histor y Month F ilm Festiva l – You are cordially invited to the Association’s 15th Annual Black History Month Film Festival to be held on Saturday, February 4th, featuring the following: “ The Karate Kid” starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, 12:00 p.m. — Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master. (2010) “The Journey of the African-American Athlete” – A documentary, 2:15 p.m. — Olympians Jesse Owens, Bob Beamon, Wilma Rudolph, Carl Lewis, Tommie Smith, John Carlos; also Jim Brown, Alice Coachman, Hank Aaron and others. (1996) “The Marva Collins Story” starring Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman, 4:15

p.m. — A dedicated African-American teacher in an inner-city school in the Midwestern U.S. facing tough odds helps ghetto children to succeed. (1982) “The Durban 400 “ – A documentary by The Drammeh Institute, Inc., 6:00 p.m. — Navigates through discourses between U.S. government, United Nations systems and Black activist leadership; illuminates the voices of delegates that assembled in Durban to take the issue of Europe’s plunder of Africa to task, and the moral obligation to repair lasting damages through Reparations. (2001) “Lady Sings the Blues” starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams, 7:00 p.m. — The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday.. (1972) Please try bringing at least one child to at least one film, as well as your family, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of

Next Defensive Driving Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, February 11, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. 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,” 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. Health alert! How much do you value your health? Obesity has been linked to several maladies that afflict the very young to those in their golden ages. It has become all too obvious that Co-op City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To help you, the Black Forum is embarking on a new health program. Look out for dates. Make this your new year’s resolution. This program will

last for some time to come whereby you will be taught how to cook and eat sensibly, as a new way of life. We expect to have programs in both the Dreiser and Einstein Centers. For more information, please call to register and begin a new way of life, 718320-8035. Don’t wait until it’s too late— YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST. There’ll be guest speakers, nutritionist and motivational speakers to help you. Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays,

great eud-tainment. The suggested allday adult donation: $5. Refreshment will be available. The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the African-American Association and we encourage you to participate: C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and much more. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class. This class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. Education – There will be no meetings during February. Thereafter, the Per Ankh Study Group, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting will be on Saturday,

February 11th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. An Indoor Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held on March 10th to support our Annual Scholarship Fund. We would appreciate the community donating gently used clothing, antiques, appliances, jewelry, etc. on Feb. 11th, 3:00 p.m. and/or Feb. 20th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your 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. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

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In Memoriam It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Courtney T. Lumley. Courtney, a part of the Riverbay family for sixteen years, long term resident of Building 10 and Local 32BJ Shop Steward, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. All services will be held at Community Protestant Church located at 1659 E. Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. The viewing was held on Friday, February 3, 2012. Today, February 4, 2012 the final

viewing will be at 10:00 a.m., and the funeral service will commence directly after at 11:00 a.m. A good will collection for Courtney’s daughter, Alyssa, is being taken up by Hector Algarin in Maintenance, Omar DeLosAngeles of Janitorial and James Melendez of Office Services. Please see one of them if you’d like to contribute. Please join us in keeping the entire Lumley family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program.You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. 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. We Need You - Join Us Today 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. —Tony Illis

Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

Updating lobby doors and building exits Co-op City is the largest naturally occurring retirement community, or NORC, in the nation. We regularly see more and more of our neighbors using canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. And we are constantly aware of their effort to handle the simplest tasks, such as opening the lobby doors to exit and enter our buildings, with dignity. Even young parents with baby carriages and folks with shopping carts struggle with those doors. In the 2004 capital project schedule, $5 million was set aside to replace all 65 front lobby doors. In June 2006, however, that work was put on hold, the funds were deferred for other projects, and no money has been available since to replace those doors. Management has now set 2016 as the target date for the door replacement work. According to the budget Riverbay submitted to the New York State Housing and Community Renewal agency in June 2011, though, the financial picture may be changing. Management anticipates that HCR’s order for two 3% increases in our carrying charges, instead of the two 1% increases that were proposed by the Board, will generate a surplus of nearly $5 million at the end of the two-year budget period (2011-12). Based on those projections, I made a proposal at the Board’s Budget Committee meeting: management should consider using the additional funds to begin replacing the 65 front lobby doors as soon as possible, rather than wait until 2016 as planned. In my view, replacing those doors with state-of-the-art versions

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich will be a great relief to all of us. If management had instituted such a program in 2004, as originally scheduled, then John Rose might not have had to go through a long legal battle with Riverbay seeking safe entry and exit from his building – a need that was not his alone. RESOL UT IONS AND “I NTE NT IONS” When a resolution is introduced for the Board’s consideration, how the Board acts on the proposal depends on the wording of the resolution and not on someone’s intention. Here is an example. Suppose that, in June 2011, after the Board adopted the Riverbay budget, which called for two 1% increases in our carrying charges, the sponsor of the resolution went to management the next day, declaring that his intention was actually for two 5% increases in our carrying charges and that management should prepare and submit a budget to the HCR to reflect his intention. Unacceptable? It can happen! Resolution #11-32, for example, states that “both the first and second readings of resolutions will be published in the Co-op City Times.” But the maker of that resolution in a Viewpoint column (Co-op City Times, 1/28) justified the publication of only a descriptive one-liner of the first reading of a resolution. He explained his position this way: as the sponsor of Resolution 11-32, in

Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. would like to thank the community for its support of our community forum. The forum “Addressing the Challenges of Minority Males: A vital need for mentoring,” was presented in association with Trinity United Methodist Church of Morrisania, Thursday night, January 26th. The speakers were dynamic and their interaction with the community added substance. We learned from the speakers that African American males are number one on the endangered species list. We learned that some of the challenges of the minority males are unemployment, illiteracy, imprisonment and lack of adequate appropriate role models in the community. The solutions offered were increasing educational opportunities, supporting staying in school, strengthening families and mentoring our youth. Ombudsman brought this program to the community to advance their program encouraging youth to complete school. The forum was successful as the keynote speaker directed that each person attending should plant the seed that would yield successful

young men and women. The Williamsbridge Club is dedicated to the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June. We are always looking for new members with a like mind to join us. If you are interested in joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen, call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917972-7732. The Youth Club will consist of young people ages 12–18 interested in community activism, entrepreneurialism, technology and higher education. If you are interested in the Youth Club, call Sylvia Hicks, 917-921-5445. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. You may contact us at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box #6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY10475. If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information, call Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917-868-0331. Thank you for your con—Sylvia Hick s tinued support.

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April 2011, he “intended” to have first readings of resolutions published only as descriptive one-liners.” Whatever his intention, it was not included in the body of the resolution, nor did he mention it in the discussion of 1132, eight months ago. When voting on the resolution, Board members couldn’t have known what his intentions were. We voted on what the resolution actually stated. If he had incorporated his intentions into the body of the resolution, I believe its character would have been changed, and I would have voted against the measure. In that case, its adoption would have been uncertain. For this Director to tell the Co-op City Times to disregard the actual wording of the resolution and act on his intention distorted the Board’s will. The president needs to assure that the will of the Board is respected and that first-reading resolutions be published in full, so that cooperators have substantial information about measures under consideration by the Board. A RE SO LUT IO N SE E KING IMP LE M ENTAT IO N Let’s take a look at Resolution #11-31, which states, in part: each year, the president of the Corporation shall call at least three additional Board Business meetings which shall be open for observation by shareholders. The resolution does not say may call at least three open Board meetings. That would allow the President to choose whether to convene three open

board meetings or not. The resolution’s wording that the president of the Corporation shall call at least three additional Board Business meetings which shall be open is a clear and unambiguous directive by the Board which the president should implement. A DRIVE TO REG IST ER VOT E RS? – BY AL L ME ANS! Last week we received a memo from Riverbay management’s Herb Freedman and Vernon Cooper deploring the poor voting record in our community. In order to increase Co-op City’s political clout, they proposed that the Board consider establishing a committee to collaborate with them on initiating a voter registration campaign. They even suggested that the Board seek public relations professionals to direct such a project. I agree wholeheartedly on the need for a stepped-up voter registration drive in Co-op City. In fact, an organization already exists in Co-op City that is preparing to launch such a drive. Management could tap into this resource by reaching out to, and working with, this grass roots organization, which registered close to 500 new voters in Co-op City for the 2008 presidential election in a matter of weeks. If you wish to get in touch with me, you can either mail me, attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718320-8165 and you can also reach us by email at post1871@optimum.net. Greeting to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in February: David Minton, Fulgencio Carrero, Jr., Bevely M. Briggs, Blythe Richardson, George N. Bishop, Earnest H. Perohneau, Tom Goodness, Louis A. Cruz, Joseph 0. Guerra, Paul R. Gaulden, Richard D. Ashby, Salvatore Lobello, Jr. Santiago

Santiago, William A. Pace, Wilson Sepulveda, Robert Thomas, Robert G. Hedgepeth, Thomas A. Dove, Edward M. Handy, Joseph O. Guerra, Emmett Ross, Edward M. Handy, Paul R. Gaulden Israel Perez, John F. Fields, and Walter Thomas. If I have forgotten to include your name for your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will include your name in the next edition in the Co-op City Times. Post member Westly Banks has been hospitalized at Jacobi Hospital. Our Post members are thinking of you as you recover, and sending prayers to make you stronger. Get well soon. For all our Post members, here is a list

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation is in dire need of VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS or anyone from the community who would love to work with our organization as we seek to assist both current and past service members of the Armed Forces, as well as their families, and those families who have lost loved ones in Afghanistan and Iraq. We are seeking those individuals who would like to become yearly members of the organization and serve on our various committees, such as COMMUNITY RELATIONS, FUNDRAISING, PLANNING ACTIVITIES and MARKETING. Our past events included sending homemade holiday cards to troops overseas (3,000 this past year), and a winter coat drive that collected over 200 coats that were given to veterans at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center on Kingsbridge Avenue right here in the Bronx.

We are currently working on our next project "Taking STRIDES 4 Wounded Heroes: Run/Walk/Help Heal.” This project will involve a series of run/walks throughout 2012 to help raise much needed funds for programs that take care of wounded soldiers who are now back home. We are in dire need of runners, walkers and volunteers to help with these events. Our first Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 7th starting at 10:00 a.m. Food, drinks and tee shirts will be provided for all participants. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21st, in Room 10 of the Dreiser Loop Community Center on the 2nd Floor from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, you may contact me at Mark.Bruh@gmail.com. —M a r k P. Br u h

of the up and coming events for our Post. Are you ready to "HIRE A VETERAN" for 2012? The next Executive meeting will take place on February 4th, Saturday, at 11:00 hours. Please mark this date on your calendar. Our Regulation Pool has finally arrived, so if you have some time, stop by and play a few games of pool with your comrades. Every time you enter our post, please check out the bulletin board, Lots of organizations send our Post flyers for trips, dances and other activities that you might want to attend with your friend or family member. And if you need license plates,

Goose Island Seniors Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all who celebrate in the month of February. Wednesday, February 8—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Refreshments served. We will have Bingo every Wednesday in February. Tuesday, February 28—Going to SANDS CASINO, Bethlehem, Pa. Price is $30. Rebate is $20. Slot play and $5 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops--Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Always have your picture I.D. Card with you. Our First General Meeting is Thursday, March 1, in Room 39 at l:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Trip to VILLA ROMA, Wednesday, May 9 - Starring the PLATTERS. Price: $63 includes show, food transportation. You can start payment anytime. Menu: Fruit cup,

Seniors only – no children permitted. T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All Lehman College program prices include transportation. Van will leave from Dreiser Loop (across from deli) at 6:45 p.m. for the 8:00 p.m. show. • Sat., Apr. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - SMOKEY ROBINSON - $85 See Committee members in Clubroom 19 after 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. After 7 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-6718637. All payments for parties, trips and shows will be accepted by check/money order only, payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. G O OD AND W E L FAR E : Cheers and best wishes to all members on the mend for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you're thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. R E M I NDE R : The 2012 annual renewal membership fee, $20, is due now from all members of the RETIREES. Your dues may be given to any member of the Membership Committee in the Dreiser Loop Clubroom 19. “May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility.” —C la u det t e Da vis

minestrone soup; Entrees: roasted chicken, London broil and tilapia. Also, chef's special dessert. Pick-up time is 7:45 a.m., Einstein; 8 a.m., Asch Loop, then to Dreiser Loop. Thursday, July 12—Going to Platzl Brauhaus. Price is $58 a day in Pamona. Menu breakfast: donuts, danish, coffee and tea. Lunch: sausage and peppers, franks, hamburger, french fries, sweet corn, all kind of salad and much more. Dinner is roasted chicken, roasted beef, tilapia; soda & beer. See Ann or Mary for more information call 718-379-9613, or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Call Mary in the evening, 718-379-4899. Don't forget your yearly dues of $l2. Good health to all. —Ma r y Pilla

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Let’s put the community’s needs first Fellow cooperators, I must say I’m a bit concerned with the current Board and what appears to be a lack of direction. I think this Board needs to refocus and concentrate on the issues which really matter to everyone living in Co-op City. Instead, more often than not, I see most individual Directors running about pursuing their own personal agendas without any thought to the rest of the Board, or the community as a whole. One area that I feel definitely needs attention and improvement is the Restoration Department. Each and every week I hear complaints from cooperators who need repairs for this or that, and instead of work being done promptly and professionally, it turns into a nightmare that no one should be forced to endure. Who’s in charge? It seems like no one knows. I plan to go to a Board Construction meeting this week to try and see what’s what in that area. I continue to ask questions on behalf of cooperators and the blame game begins, with management saying it’s this one, or that one, and then a supervisor blaming someone else, who, in turn, blames yet another person, and before you know it, the problem is everyone’s fault and no one’s fault and nothing gets done. Round and round we go, getting nowhere, being bamboozled again and again. I think President Atkins is doing a

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis reasonable job, and I readily give her my support, but I believe it certainly is difficult when she is being undermined by so many of her fellow Board members. The bickering over petty and minor things is incredible, especially in these troubled and uncertain economic times, and especially when we are facing another 3% carrying charge increase again this year. And on top of that 3% increase, we still will be paying another $4 million this year for unnecessary asbestos abatement work with our floor tiles when there is no hazard. I have to question this, why are we okaying this work? Management, one would think, would have protested this before, after all it’s their responsibility to stand up, shout out, and confront this situation on behalf of us. It seems like management did not protest enough and just accepted it and rolled over because they did not consider it a priority matter. Time will tell, but I do know management is supposedly here to save us money, and every cent we don’t have to pay counts. It seems we as a Board have to let management know what our true priority for the community is rather than stressing

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parochial projects of individual Directors that at most benefit only a few. We are paying exorbitant amounts for our power plant, and every meeting I‘ve gone to this year it seems as if we’ve had a resolution calling for over $1 million for funding, building, or repairing work at this power plant, or cogeneration plant as they want to call it. Something has been running across my mind and I have asked many a cooperator about how we need to start to conserve both electricity and hot water. All too often I hear cooperators say everything is included in my monthly carrying charge payment, but folks fail to recognize that so much is allotted for each apartment, and we are all responsible for conserving and saving, and that means the many, many cooperators who leave lights on all day and all night, and waste water by the gallons. Perhaps submetering each apartment for water and electricity will make them see things in a different light and pose an entirely different outlook on water and electricity use. I’m certainly not proposing that, but just think about how much you would have to pay if you were charged individually for electricity and water use in your apartment; it all adds up if we are not responsible. Lately you may have noticed a Management Corner published in the Coop City Times which I think is uncalled for, whereby management boasts about

the latest blitz on cleaning and fixing all the problems that exist in a building, and my question is why should the general manger have to go out there and create a blitz? I believe supervisors and the personnel who are supposed to do that work should be doing this work on a daily basis to begin with. I often listen to folks on the Building and Grounds Committee and I hear an ongoing saga from building presidents and cooperators who reiterate the same problems month after month about the same problems in their building that should have been fixed but seem to hardly ever get done. And conversely you have a director of CSO, a director of Maintenance, Director of Janitorial, and the Director of Buildings and Grounds sitting around and when you ask who’s in charge, they all seem bewildered. They point in three different ways when asked a question, it’s always the other guy who’s responsible, but nobody ever know who the other guy is, so everyone continues spinning tales and the tales never end. There are too many unanswered questions concerning maintenance and cleanliness and nobody seems to know who’s in charge. Let me know what you think, give me a shout by calling me at (718) 3208035, or email me at: tonys home10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

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 Coop 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 people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A

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, multi-cultural 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. Sunda 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. Pr a yer Night : 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 and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer. You

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. Su n d a y M or n in g Sc h ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7 - Dr. Smith will be conducting special Bible Study focusing on: Celebrating who God made you to be. Everyone is welcomed. Time: 6:30 p.m. Bring a notebook and a special

someone. Dr . Sm it h ’s Ser m on Top ic: “Just Follow Instructions.” R e a d in g f r om H oly S c r ip t u r e : Luke 5:1-9. A special thank you to all the building associations, churches, schools and individuals who donated to our food pantry. We were able to feed more than fifty families during the Holidays. To God be the Glory! We also registered over a dozen families in need in Coop City. Thank you! Week ly Act ivit y Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets

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Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You! “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” … Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. I nvit a t ion s t o t h e com m u n it y: SAVE THE DATE: October 6 Church 10th Anniversary. Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor, Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY. Tickets: $80. Payment plan available. T h ou gh t t o live b y: “Impossibilities are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched.”

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Helping to Make Co-op City Better I'm glad to see that there is some good interest on some of the ideas about increasing revenue here. So, making better use of our property, substantially decreasing our expenses, billing for exported energy, overhauling our technology, and collecting debts are some of the methods that we should use to improve our finances here. Now, in my opinion, I think that the best scenario would be if we could develop the unused properties around here ourselves. Then, we could lease them out, thereby bringing in some good money. On the other hand, the worst scenario, in my opinion, would be if we sold these valuable sections of our land. Then, that money would be spent immediately. Therefore, this option is not a good choice. Deb t P r oblem s? Do you remember that 3% increase that we recently received for our carrying charges? Also, do you remember when I said that the budget should be dramatically reduced? And, do you remember that we took out a loan for $555 million? You would think that some people would be concerned about the overall consequences of these factors, right? Well, check out these new budget numbers. Starting on April 1, 2012, the budget just for departmental expenses has been increased from $94,276,450 to, get this, $95,778,300. That's ninety-five million dollars for one year. Therefore, instead of reducing the departmental budget, this budget was increased by $1,501,850. Incredible, huh? Now, hold on, because we're going to receive another 3% increase on October 1, 2012. Now, you mean to tell me that none of the departmental expenses could be reduced? Moreover, as cooperators, are you and I supposed to blindly accept the rationale that this so-called professional budget is proper for this community? No. Now, on top of all this stuff, imagine people suggesting that this Board should take seven millions of dollars out of our reserve funds to supposedly fix up a few things in this community. Why? Again, seven million dollars to be spent immediately upon withdrawal. Now, we have to get out of this mentality about staying in debt and spending like crazy. And, then we hand

over the keys to our corporation and say, "Hey, run this place." This reasoning is so wrong and so damaging for us. What's worse is that some people actually support this way of thinking. Look, let me ask you a question. Why do you think that there is criticism when some members of the Board, with good intentions, make mathematically smart suggestions to cut the budget? Please think about this question. Bottom line: There is no way that our community can continue to support this way of spending. Over time, these continuous increases are going to price a lot of people out of this community. By the way, I would like to find out when you, the shareholders, were given the chance to voice your opinion about this new $95 million budget just for our departmental expenses? T he Boa r d One of the reasons that I ran for the Board was that I thought that I could make a difference here. And, working with you, the cooperators, we are making our voices known. And, guess what? With your help, we can intelligently cut the budget and make some good changes here. Therefore, if possible, please think about running for the Board in the next few months. Can't run? No problem. Then, please try to encourage someone in this community to run for the Board. Yes, I know that it's early. However, it's nice to be able to reach out to you now so that you will have plenty of time to think about running. You see how things are going financially in this community. Therefore, we need people who will be willing to stand up and help us take this community forward--in a proper manner. Again, we're at a point where revenue must be increased and our departmental expenses must be

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 a.m. or 11 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8 to 9 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 vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday - the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday - the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men's Day) - the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors' Sunday - the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6 p.m. Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors' Ministry meets first Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12 to 1 p.m. Please join us for our Good Friday service as we celebrate the last seven words of Jesus on the Cross on Friday, April 6th at 7:30 p.m. Please join us on Easter Sunday, April 8th for 6 a.m. Sunrise service and regular Easter Sunday Service at 11 a.m.

Join us on Saturday, May 5th at noon for a special outreach service for the youth of our community. Come join New Vision's “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 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

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

decreased in a very intelligent manner. We can make these changes immediately. However, we need a Board majority and your support. Therefore, I would like for you to seriously consider bringing your business and other skills to the Board and help us to run this place properly. M oving? There have been several recent cases about disputed restoration charges. And, some cooperators have felt that their restoration charges were wrong. And, fortunately, they had pictures to prove their point. Therefore, please learn a lesson from them. And, the lesson is to try to restore your apartment to its near original condition. One management official even said that cooperators should paint their apartments before they move to reduce restoration charges. And, then, please take pictures of everything. That's right, everything. G u n Violen ce I would like to let the cooperators in Section Five and everyone else here know that people in this community care about you. It's sad to hear stories about our young adults getting shot up. Look, life is supposed to be precious. So, yes, there might be disputes in the community. However, shooting someone is not the answer. Therefore, please, we need to get away from the guns, the illegal drugs, and the excessive consumption of alcohol. And, we need to think about improving our lives. Bottom line: Leave the streets alone and create a better path for yourself. And, please think about going back to school, getting a job or even doing your own business, and moving your life forward. Now, please know that I'm willing to talk to anyone here. So, please write and let's make some good things happen. 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. 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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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) 8629172. C H UR C H SC H E DUL 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 FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” -

Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Saturday, February 11th – The Nehemiah Ministry presents A GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA! Featuring Gerald Kelley, a gospel comedian from New York City; Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens of Brooklyn, NY; The Fantastic Soulenaires from New York City; and Bishop Buster Simmons and the Disciples of Truth. Doors open at 3:00 p.m.; Program at 4:00 p.m. Donation: $20/advance; $25/at the door. Children under 12, $10 at the door only. For tickets and/or additional information, please call (718) 503-4125 or (917) 557-7442. Sunday, February 12th, 11:00 a.m. – Observance our Annual Men’s Day. Theme: Men of Good Measure, According to God’s Purpose.” Saturday, March 10 - Join CPC Tours for

a visit to the Annual Philadelphia International Flower Show and Shopping Spree at Franklin Mills, PA. This year’s show features Hawaii: Islands of the Aloha. From towering waterfalls and waves of orchids, to glowing volcanoes and serene sunsets, the 2012 Flower Show is an immersion in the dramatic landscapes and tranquil spirit of Hawaii. Remember to check out the Reading Terminal Market across the street from the Convention Center. Tickets: $60. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. Wednesday, April 18, CPC Tours invites you to a matinee performance of the Crossroads Theater Company presentation of “The Last Five Years,” in New Brunswick, NJ. A 2002 Drama Desk Award Winner for Best Music and Best Lyrics, this engaging musical is a cleverly crafted romantic love story. After the performance, enjoy an “All-You-Can-Eat”

Buffet Luncheon. Tickets: $79. For reservations and/or additional information, call CPC tours at (718) 671-1182. The Women’s Guild’s FANTASTIC 17DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL …WEST TOUR - June 26-July 12. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information, call (718) 671-5961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 320-2608. 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. —E va n G . M it ch ell

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invite everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl. Building 24 (street level). Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218. Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. Midday worship begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Bible study starts every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus:

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

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 welcomed. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m., Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. and the Young Adults meet on Friday at 6:30 p.m. We are looking forward to welcoming you on Sunday, February 5, at 9:00 a.m. Up com in g E ven t s:

After service on Sunday, February 12, the Men’s Club will host a special breakfast to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Remember to purchase your raffle tickets for the annual Valentine’s Day Drawing. 1st Prize: $300, 2nd Prize: $150 and 3rd Prize: $50. Please call the church at 718-320-0844 for more information. Ash Wednesday, February 22: Services will be held at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures forever.” (Psalm 111:10) —M er ville C h a m b er s

given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:1-4) At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals

that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from his grace, we receive no promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace, one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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Building 15B Association We would like to thank Chief Frank Apollo for attending our meeting on January 19th. It was very informative. Thanks to all those cooperators who attended and we wish more cooperators

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Thurs., February 2

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Library: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session: 9:30 a.m.1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Movie Madness: 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing: 10-11 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

2 pm – 3 pm, Rm. 2

Afternoon Movie 2 – 4 pm, Rm. 7

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class: 10:30 a.m., Computer lab Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Advanced Line Dance 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise: 10 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49 Blood Pressure: 2nd and 4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Pineapple Juice Mon., Chuck Wagon steak Feb. Whole Grain Penne Pasta 6 Tossed Salad

Chicken Breast Vegetable Rice Collard Greens

Whole Wheat Bread Banana

Orange Juice Tues., Herb Marinated Chicken Feb. Oven Browned Potatoes 7 Brussels Sprouts

Tuna Loaf Orzo w/Mushrooms Beets

Rye Bread Pineapple Chunks

Date:

12 pm – 1 pm, Rm. 7

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

11:00 am, Rm. 31

Fri., February 3

Tues., January 31

Mon., January 30

Bartow

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga: Every Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing: 3rd & 4th Thurs. 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Belly Dancing: 12:30-1 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex: 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Drama:1:30-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

1st Monday: 1st Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$3 $12 $3 $12.50

Bartow Dreiser 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m.

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

Kosher

Wed., Feb. 8

Apple Juice Beef Macaroni Casserole Broccoli/Cauliflower

Pot Roast Beef Mashed Potato Broccoli Florets

Italian Bread Seedless Grapes

Thurs., Feb. 9

Baked Turkey Leg w/gravy Yams Italian Blend

Honey Turkey Wings Sweet Potato Green Beans

Whole Wheat Bread Orange

Fri., Feb. 10

Orange/Pineapple Juice Fish Cake Corn on-the-Cob Kale

Chicken Stew Bowtie Egg Noodles Tossed Salad

Whole Wheat Bread Fruit Salad

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips E MPI RE C IT Y C ASI NO - $3 - IF your name is on the list your payment MUST be made by the Friday prior to the trip. Trip includes round transportation and boxed lunch. Pickups: Einstein 10 a.m., Bartow 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser 10:30 a.m. Effective J ANUARY 2012, we will be going to the Empire Casino on a monthly basis. Registration for March 14th will begin on February 27th. M edieval Times - DATE HAS BEE N C H ANG E D t o F r id a y Feb r ua r y 17, 2012. Come and experience a traditional feast and jousting tournament set inside a beautiful 11th century style castle - $40 includes round trip transportation, meal & show – Pick-ups: Bartow 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9 a.m. Flyers will be posted in the senior centers. SOL D OUT WAIT L IST ONLY!! WALM ART - Monday, February 6 $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY! SOLD OUT! BER GEN MALL - The Outlets at Bergen Town Center in Paramus, NJ – Wednesday February 8, - $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9 a.m. W OODBURY COM MONS - Friday February 10, $10 includes transportation/ boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9 a.m. E L M USE O DE L BAR R I O and M USE UM of the C IT Y of NEW YOR K, 5th Avenue and 104th Street, Wednesday February 22. $12 includes transportation/ boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow 8:30 a.m., Dreiser-8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9 a.m. WALM ART - Monday February 27. $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9 a.m. TANGE R OUT L E T S, Deer Park, Long Island, Wednesday, February 29. $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. TAX AI DE C L I NI C - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free help for taxpayers and people with limited incomes. JASA will be sponsoring an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site at the Einstein community Center in Room 35, every Tuesday starting February 7th, ending April 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First come first served. THIS SERVICE IS FREE. TAX EXE MPT ION ASSISTANCE JASA social workers are providing tax exemption assistance. You may be eligible for the Real Property Tax Credit, New York

City School Tax Credit, and/or New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR). Visit or call the office to speak with a social worker. 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level 718-320-2066. Ca ba r et L ulu performance of “Jukebox Serenade” will be on Sat ur da y, M a r ch 31st at 2 p.m., at the Dreiser Auditorium. Individual Tickets: $10; Group Tickets; buy ten tickets: $90. For more information and group sales contact: Michelle Sajous, 718320-3300, x3532; Jennifer Neumann, 718320-2066, Individual tickets will be sold in each Senior Center, starting Tuesday, February 7th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weight Ma na gement Suppor t Gr oupMondays 10 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25. 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. CAR EGI VE R SUPPORT GROUP A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. The group meets every other Tuesday at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, Tuesday, February 7 and February 21 from 1-2 pm. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066. DI ABE T I C SUP P O RT GRO UP Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop 2nd floor, room 7, from 1-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for Monda y, Febr uar y 27. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma E zihe, 718-671-2090, ext 3011 or R osella Stone, 718-320-2066, ext 2003. SE NI OR C E NT E R F I E L D T R I P PER M ISSION SLI P – Effective immediately all senior center participants are required to fill out a permission slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All for ms must be filled out pr ior to going on the tr ip. No exceptions. BL OOD PRE SSURE – 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday, 10–11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.; Bartow Ave. 9-10 a.m., 1st and 3rd Weds.

Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS

Debs Place Association: “Meeting” Thurs., 2/9; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #28)

CULTURE & ARTS

Drammeh Institute: “Meeting” Thurs., 2/9; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10)

EDUCATION

African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 2/8; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2), “Black History Film” Sat., 2/11; 12:00 pm (Bartow Room #28) Black Forum: “Defensive Drivers Course” Sat., 2/11; 9:00 am (Dreiser Room #1)

FRATERNAL

NAACP: “Executive Meeting” Tues., 2/7; 2:30 pm (Einstein Room #28)

HOBBIES

Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Game” Wed., 2/8; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) African American Association: “Belly Dancing” Mon., 2/6; 7:00 pm., “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 2/7; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

POLITICAL

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club: “Valentine’s Dance” Sat., 2/11; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. B)

Harriet Tubman Democratic Club: “Meeting” Tues., 2/7; 7:00 pm (Einstein Room #35)

RELIGIOUS

Deeper Life Church: “Bible Study” Tues., 2/7; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision, “Bible Studies” Sun., 2/12; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38)

Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 2/9; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Youth Ministry” Fri., 2/10; 3:30 pm (Dreiser Room #10) “Worship Service” Sun., 2/12; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: “Bible Study” Sun., 2/12; 10:00 am (Einstein Room #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 2/8; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Worship Service” Sun., 2/12; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 2/12; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2) Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Wed., 2/8; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Worship Service” Sun., 2/12; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Mount Calvary Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 2/9; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

SCOUTS

Greater New York Girl Scouts: “Winter Association Meeting” Wed., 2/8; 5:00 pm (Bartow Room #31) “General Meeting” Fri., 2/10; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Rooms # 1, 2, 4, and 9), “Orientation” Sat., 2/11; 10:00 am (Dreiser Aud. A)

SENIORS

J.A.S.A. Senior Luncheon: Mon-Fri., 2/6; - 2/10; 9:00 am (Bartow Room #31, Dreiser Room #4 and Einstein Room #49) Retirees of Dreiser Loop: “Health Forum” Fri., 2/10; 1:00 pm (Dreiser Auditorium B)

SERVICE & CIVIC

Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 2/7; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Williamsbridge Club: “Meeting” Fri., 2/10; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) War Front to Home Front: “Meeting” Tues., 2/7; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #8

SOCIAL

Spanish American Club: “Cultural Event” Sat., 2/11; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION CLOSED - Monday, February 20 - President’s Day FEBRUARY UPCOMING EVENTS Film - Saturday, February 4, 2 p.m. - The Help Adult Program - “Resumé Renovation” - Monday, February 6, 11 a.m. Film - Saturday, February 11, 2 p.m. - The Tuskagee Airmen, Black Heros of WWII Adult Book Discussion (Changed to the third Thursday for February only) Thursday, February 16, 1:30 p.m./BLA Meeting, 2:30 p.m. “The Darkest Evening of the Year” Film - Saturday, February 18, 2 p.m. - Obama: All Access African Dance - Friday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. - Children ages 5+, no exp. necessary. Learn styles and history of African Dance, led by Caren Calder with live drummer. Film - Saturday, February 25, 2 p.m. - Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones Storytelling & Shadow Puppetry - Saturday, February 25, 11 a.m. - Ages 4-8, presented by Ron Sopyla. Adult Program - “Stay Well Exercise” Fun class for all ability levels, led by NYC Department for the Aging - Monday, February 27, 2 p.m. FEBRUARY WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m. (Not 2/20) Tween Time - Every Tuesday @ 3:30 p.m. (Not 2/28) Teens TAG - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m. Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m. Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m. Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m. (2/16 at 3:30) Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 4 p.m. Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.

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AARP Chapter #4997 A SP E CI AL DAY – BI RTHDAY BASH – scheduled for March, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “B,” 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY – RSVP by February 10, by calling Josephine Collins, 718-320-1946, for further info….SEATING IS LIMITED!!! Heartfelt condolences to Glenna Wright on the loss of her cousin, Mr. Alvin Jones. 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. 2012 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S April 23-24 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City;” visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live musical comedy show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH”; stop for dinner on the way home…$281/person double; $331 – single;

Trip insurance - $14/each – double; $29/single; Limited seats available…call Jean, 718-379-3742, for registration info. May 22 – New York Botanical Gardens, presenting Monet’s Gardens: Impressions of Giverny, France – includes admission & tram ride around the Gardens; a guided Tour of Monet’s Garden Exhibit; plus 4hour casino stay at Empire City Casino (including casino package of the day) $75/person - contact Daisy, 718-671-3241 June 1–11, (11 days/10 nights) – Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota – trip includes 10 nights lodging (w/4 consecutive nights in South Dakota); 10 breakfasts/8 dinners; visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial; tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park; admission to the Unique Journey Museum; guided tour of Deadwood, plus gaming at a Deadwood Casino; visit the Crazy Horse Memorial; & visit the Badlands National Park & much more…$905/double; $1265/ single; $885/triple; trip insurance available upon request – contact Jean, 718-379-3742 August 9 – Triple Lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a take-home bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show… $93/person – contact Delores, 718-379-2176. —Delor es Debna m

Handicapped Adults Association T H E VAN--From now on, if you need to book an appointment on the van, call JASA at 718-320-2066. Please DO NOT call the office. F L E A M AR K E T - Come to Room #13 and shop in our flea market. New items arrive daily.

T H E O F F I C E --There has been a change in office hours. The office hours are Monday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. —Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Einstein Cancer Fund Happy Birthday or Anniversary to all celebrating this month of February. Tuesday, February 14th — St. Valentine’s Day, the Resorts Casino. The cost per person is $30 with a bonus slot play of $25, plus a $10 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. and your casino card. Arrangements have been made for the two-day trip to the Millennium Theater on May 16th and 17th for a showing of “Jonah and the Whale.” Day 1, lunch on your own then the 1 p.m. showing “Jonah,” then check-in at the Hawthorne Inn and dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. Day 2 – breakfast at the Inn then depart for the Sands Casino and bonus of the day. That casino has a bus that takes you for a tour at no cost to you. Cost per per-

son is as follows: single, $265 per person; double, $245 per person; and triple, $235 per person. We are accepting deposits or full payments. Balances must be paid in full by April 6th. Join us for this special trip; everyone is welcomed. Wednesday October 24th – Foxwoods Theater plus casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Oh What a Night.” Cost per person is $57 ($27 for a ticket plus $30 for transportation.) Please send in the ticket cost and balances can be paid later. You will receive the casino bonus of the day. This is an early showing at 11 a.m., so time of pick-up will be about 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. For all of the above, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. Health and healings to all home bounds or in hospitals or nursing homes. —Lyd ia R u a s

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 There will be a meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on February 5 at 10 a.m. in the Townhouse Restaurant on Dreiser Loop. Here is the schedule for coming events. Hopefully, many of our members will try to participate in. The Bronx County Council JWV will be meeting on Feb. 12 at the Bronx Veterans Hospital at 9:30 a.m. in Room 1B07. On March 25, the annual Dep't of New York visitation will take place at the Lincoln Park Jewish Center, in Yonkers, at 9:30 a.m.

The Bronx County Ladies Auxilliary will be joining us for a breakfast and a meeting afterwards. The post sends best wishes for a speedy recovery from her illness to Bronx County's Senior Vice Commander, Helene Van Clief. We are seeking new members to join our active post. If you are a Jewish veteran, or a non-veteran who would like to enter as a Patron member, call our Membership Officer, Stuart Rosenthal at 718-379-8876. —Ma r vin War m

Co-op City Times / February 4, 2012

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The answer to an old riddle contains a message. Question: Which two things in life are inevitable? Answer: Death and Taxes. The Tax season is here. Actually, death and taxes have other things in common. Both involve a settlement of accounts, both are final payments, and in both instances, we must face the ultimate authority. As human beings, we meet our maker, as citizens we face the Internal Revenue Service. Are we more anxious about the confrontation with the IRS than about meeting the Eternal? In this vein, there is an amusing story which will strike a chord with most taxpayers. A pedestrian heard screams for help coming from a house he was passing. Rushing to the open door, he found a dis-

tracted mother explaining that her little boy had just swallowed a quarter. Grabbing the child by the feet, the stranger lifted him up into the air and shook him vigoroustly. In a moment, the coin dropped out of the child’s mouth. The relieved mother was profuse in her thanks. “Doctor, how lucky for us that you hurried to the rescue. You certainly knew how to get the money out of him.” “But madam,” replied the stranger, “I am not a doctor. I am with the Internal Revenue Service.” Although we all complain about the burden of taxes, we have to see them in proper perspective. Taxation serves a vital purpose. It supports the community, takes care of the needy and the disadvantaged, helps to protect all citizens.

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

at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 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.

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council encourages cooperators who do NOT have to file regular NYState Income Tax returns to apply for the annual School Tax Credit (NYC-210). The applications are available in our office in Room 18 of the Dreiser Community Center. No documentation is required, and we will be happy to help you complete the form. The one-time annual amount of the credit is $62.50 for a single person, $125 for a couple. In addition, we have IT-214 forms for people who, again, do not have to file regular state income tax returns and whose

income (including Social Security) was less than $18,000 in 2011. Benefits for this tax credit generally run from between $40 and $300, depending on your age, income and the amount of rent you pay. Please call our office for more information (718-320-1234, Mon. through Fri.). In the past, these forms were automatically mailed to recipients who qualified in prior years, but it is not certain that the state will continue to do this, so you are welcome to complete the forms we have downloaded from the state Dept. of Taxation and Finance website. —Lynn L evin e

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the Lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number)1-718-379-6920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday February 10 is before 5:05 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, February 4, at 5:59 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, February 4, followed by Musaf around 12:30 p.m. What is a Quorum? A Quorum is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Unfortunately, we are missing this number by 3 or 4 men each week. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon (quorum). You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). It only takes 15 minutes. 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 vent s: Saturday, February 4 at 9 a.m. -The Torah lecture/sermon will take place at 10 a.m.; Mincha services is at 12:30 p.m. Also we will recite Mi-she-baeirachs. We will hopefully start Torah reading about 10:30 a.m. Note**The meaning of Mishe-baeirachs is to pray to G-d for his help to heal the infirmed and those in distress. The parsha is “BeShalach (Shira)”. The Rabbi’s class commences at 4:50 p.m. during Shalosh Seudos. Shabbos at ends at 5:59 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 1 p.m. -

The Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. Cost is $3.00/person and includes refreshments and admission. Please come down! Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - “Tu B’Shevat” Jewish Arbor Day Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. The Synagogue sponsors a fun afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission and refreshments. Please join us and get out of the cold and into some friendship. Monday, February 20 – Presidents Day Thursday, February 23, 2012 – Rosh Chodesh, the month of Adar. March 2012 – Purim – To be announced. Watch this article for information at a later date. Good a n d Welfa r e: Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. We all have Esther in our prayers for a speedy recovery and await your return. We miss your lovely smile. Esther is now recuperating at the Willow Towers, 355 Pelham Road, Apt. #515, New Rochelle, NY. Wow!! Beverly D. took a very bad fall which left her totally black and blue with a speed knot on her head. We are praying that you have a rapid and complete recovery. Best Happy Birthday Wishes to Rodger M. Berlofsky celebrating his day on February 8th. Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center, 900 Coop City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City look-

ing for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center. —M a r vin Seid m a n

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Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and seniors are especially encouraged to get their eyes screened by a specialist for macular degeneration. The term low vision means partial sight, or visual impairment that is not correctable with contact lenses or eyeglasses. The February campaign was started to raise awareness for macular degeneration and other vision problems. Low vision can be caused by eye injury or by cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration. Reading the Bible of any other book can be difficult for people with low vision so alternative methods are usually employed. Large print books and Bibles are available from the Christian Record Services for the Blind. They also carry a

selection of books and Bibles on tape made available through their Lending Library. Alongside programs for adults are services for children and youth through material and camp. They can be reached at www.christianrecord.org or contact the Co-op City SDA Church about this free service to the community. The information to the local Adventist church is listed below. C o-op C it y SDA Bet t e r L ivin g H ea lt h & F it n ess E du ca t ion C en ter Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00— 12:00 p.m.; Free Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.; Free NYC Wa lk er s for Welln ess – walk around Co-op City with this group a dis-

tance of about 3 miles on. Keep walking and receive your very own pedometer and tee: Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m., Free Wednesday afternoons, Free We h a ve a n a ct ive Disa b ilit ies M in ist r y. Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs. Br ea d M in ist r y pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.). Please take one for a neighbor. Week ly Wed n esda y P r a yer M eet in g at 7:30 p.m. Sa tu r da y

Sabbath Worship Services 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m. Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m. A pot luck luncheon is usually served after services on Sabbath in our fellowship hall. Please join us in refreshments and fellowship. The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-3200518. You can reach us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10, New King James Version (NKJV) —C h er yl C . Silver a

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! As Christians, we must be mindful to grieve not the Holy Spirit who was given in love to help us. Let’s look at Ephesians 4:25-32…

25 Therefore putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace

to the hearers. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. I nvit a t ions: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m. fol-

lowed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Pastor Vernon Little’s album ‘A New Beginning’ is available now on iTunes, Amazon, etc. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

Co-op City Baptist Church 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 for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 Noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, February 1 at 5:00 PM. Prayer service is held on Fridays at Noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, February 14. The Hospitality Ministry will celebrate its 1st Anniversary on next Sunday, February 12, at our 11 a.m. service. We invite all to this celebratory service. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for grades 2 – 8 will resume on Saturday, February 18. Tutoring will be available in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. The State exams in ELA and Math are being held in April, our tutoring program can provide extra help before the exams.

Tutoring for grades 2 – 4 will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and tutoring for grades 5-8 will be from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Our tutoring sessions are semi-private. The fee is $30 per month. Registration will be held on Monday, February 6; Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. each evening. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449. Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on Monday, July 9, sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due immediately. For additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-671-7507 or 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.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.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. —H a t t ie L . L uca s

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