Co-op City Times 02/15/14 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 49 No. 7

Board approves exploration of zero down equities for transfers At an Open Board meeting Wednesday evening in Dreiser Center before approximately 50 shareholders, the Riverbay Board of Directors, by a vote of 8 to 2 with 3 abstentions, approved a resolution to direct Management to explore with the state Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) the possibility of allowing residents, particularly senior residents transferring to smaller apartments, the possibility of transferring without the required 25% down deferred equity requirement. Director Bernard Cylich led the discussion on this resolution with a prepared Power Point presentation showing his numbers indicating that allowing 0% down for transfers would in fact make necessary transfers more affordable to residents, particularly fixedincome seniors who are more likely to downsize, while also producing more BY BILL STUTTIG

Board President updates community on labor negotiations

Saturday, February 15, 2014

income for the corporation and its shareholders – Co-op City residents – by reducing the time it would take to fill available homes and thus begin collecting carrying charges faster.

Director Othelia Jones said Co-op City had more liberal, shareholderfriendly transfer policies for many years until a few years ago when the state’s DHCR forced Riverbay to adopt the same policies and stringent require(Continued on page 4)

NOTICE to Shareholders: 1098 Explanation

Riverbay Corporation pays the mortgage, and the interest of that mortgage is allocated to all shareholders based on the size of their apartment. For calendar year 2012, the mortgage interest was $45,626,610, which, spread out over the entire complex of 72,666 rooms, equals $627.90 per room. The 2013 mortgage interest was $14,282,480, divided by the total number of rooms in the complex, 72,666 rooms, equals $196.55 per room. The drastic reduction in mortgage interest is due to the excellent achievements of Management in refinancing the mortgage at a very low 2.4% interest rate HUD guarantee mortgage. Previously, in 2012, that was the NYCB mortgage at a 5.7% interest rate, along with prepayment penalties and other fees which were incurred when that loan was paid off. Although shareholders are not receiving the high benefit of a large mortgage interest deduction for tax purposes, they are benefitting by carrying charges that were maintained at a very low level because of the HUD guaranteed mortgage, and without which, there would likely have been a much larger carrying charge increase. —Riverbay Finance Department

Riverbay Holiday closings and Co-op City Times deadline notice

Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Shareholders may contact the Emergency Maintenance Desk for service emergencies, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for all other emergencies. Because of the holiday shortened work week, all Directors’ viewpoints and club articles must be submitted by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, February 22nd issue of the Co-op City Times. Please note that this deadline will be strictly enforced to ensure that we meet our production schedule. Articles and viewpoints may be submitted electronically by emailing 24/7 to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or by faxing to (718) 320-2595. Material may also be slipped under the door of Room 21 in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. We wish our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

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Ramirez v. Local 153 informed President’s Message Riverbay Riverbay that the As you may have costs for their health seen in this week’s plan would increase President Co-op City Times, from $1,375.12 to Riverbay’s labor counsel responded to $1,713.25 per employee, per month, an the allegations lodged by a handful of increase of $337.88 per month, per current and former Riverbay employees employee. This increase results in an regarding their hours and wages. I met additional $14,000 per month cost. with Riverbay's labor counsel regarding Local 153 has further indicated that to same and although, under advice of maintain the current medical coverage counsel I cannot share the particulars of under the Local 153 Health Fund, the that conversation, I can inform you that premiums would increase an additional Riverbay asserts in good faith that all $359.85 per employee, per month over hourly employees have been properly the life of a three-year collective barcompensated for all hours worked and gaining agreement. further asserts that these employees These increases may be so high due were paid in strict accordance with the to the fact that Local 153 does not have various collective bargaining agree- single rate vs. a family rate, but rather ments to which Riverbay is a party. requires a blended rate of $1,713.25 Riverbay intends to vigorously defend premium per month, per employee against this suit. Riverbay’s labor coun- regardless of whether that employee is sel will address the full Board in an single, married or married with chilExecutive Session to be held on dren. Wednesday, February 26. Riverbay has a medical plan that it Local 153 offers to its non-union employees I also wanted to take the opportunity which has both a single and family rate. to address the status of the negotiations Riverbay has been attempting to with Local 153 and the various mis- explore whether it is economically feastatements that have been made by sible to transition Local 153’s members Local 153's representatives these past into Riverbay’s health insurance plan. weeks. Since contract negotiations Since the outset of negotiations, commenced, Riverbay has negotiated in Riverbay has repeatedly requested that good faith with Local 153. When the (Continued on page 2) contract expired on January 31, 2013,

Bill Gordon

Kaufman petitions Mayor to help ease Co-op City’s annual $4M asbestos abatement expense

(Below is a copy of a letter that former Assemblyman Steven Kaufman sent to Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday, February 11, on behalf of Co-op City residents. Kaufman has been in the forefront of trying to eliminate the unnecessary payment of approximately $4 million per year for asbestos abatement removal when no danger or health hazard is posed by asbestos in Co-op City’s floor tiles which are encapsulated in mastic glue and not airborne.) Dear Mayor de Blasio:

I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your impressive election victory. New York City is indeed fortunate to have a Mayor who cares about the four other boroughs, not just Manhattan. During your campaign you emphasized addressing the imbalance between the people who live in two different New York City's - one wealthy, and one not doing nearly as well. I wish to talk to you about the plight of what is a third city—Co-op City: the largest housing development in all of New York City, located in the Northeast corner of the

Bronx and providing affordable housing for some 50,000 middle income residents. The people from this third city — Co-op City — are calling loudly and desperately for help, and the solution is obvious! Now is the time for you, Mayor de Blasio, to do the right thing and immediately rescind the punitive directive requiring Co-op City to abate an asbestos problem that does not exist. There is no friability, since all asbestos is encapsulated in the mastic glue of the floor tile and therefore not airborne, so there is no hazard, and there should be (Continued on page 2)

Kaufman

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no asbestos abatement required by New York City. Why is Co-op City forced to spend millions of dollars per year for unnecessary work. You were kind enough to issue a statement on January 18, 2013 which was published in the Co-op City Times, a copy of which is enclosed herein, decrying the unjustifiable burden placed by the DEP on the residents of Co-op City in requiring an absurdly expensive asbestos remediation project without there being any health hazard. On February 2, 2005, a NewYork City DEP inspector appeared at a vacant apartment in Co-op City where wood tiles were being replaced. The inspector examined several of the tiles, originally installed thirtyeight years ago, and noticed mastic glue on the bottom of the tiles. The glue was used to affix the tile to the floor. Upon laboratory testing, using extreme conditions involving high temperature burning of the glue, chrysotile, a form of benign asbestos was found, but only in the ashes of this otherworldly experiment. The simple fact is that the mastic glue containing minute amounts of chrysotile asbestos under extreme conditions does not present a health hazard. The residents of Co-op City have been forced to spend $5 million a year since 2006 to abate asbestos that is perfectly encapsulated in the mastic glue. Over 75,000 air mon-

President’s Message

Local 153 provide the necessary information to Riverbay’s insurance broker to determine the costs and any potential savings which may result from this transition. To date, however, Local 153 has not provided this information which has caused the delay in resolving this contract. Also with respect to pension contributions, Local 153 has also indicated that in order to maintain employees’ pension benefits, the weekly pension contribution must increase 10% each year of the contract. As such, as a sign of good faith, in February 2013 Riverbay increased its weekly contributions to the Local 153 Pension Fund by 10% per employee, per week. Further, the claim that employees in Local 153 have not received any increases in the past several years is incorrect.

itoring tests have since been performed, and not one test came out positive for the release of asbestos into the air. Our tests have proved conclusively that there is no friability. Not one worker or any resident of Co-op City has ever complained of any ailment caused by exposure to asbestos. Co-op City is being selectively punished for a problem that does not exist when other garages, city buildings, and Mitchell-Lama developments built with the same tiles have not been required to do this expensive and unnecessary abatement work for a nonexistent problem, one which can only be found in the illogical halls of an uncaring bureaucracy. I respectfully request a meeting with you or call upon you to intervene on behalf of Co-op City's residents to provide Co-op City relief from the unwarranted onerous, arbitrary and capricious DEP rules and regulations afflicting Co-op City. I urge you to save Co-op City by showing you are on the side of its residents and not allowing the DEP to confiscate residents’ wages by wrongly forcing them to perform unnecessary acts of abating non-friable asbestos. Co-op City is a development built under a program that successfully created thousands of housing units specifically for low to middle income residents who are now under assault. The uncaring bureaucrats of what is now the previous administration are destroy-

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During the last three year contract (February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2013), Riverbay paid on average an additional $56 per employee, per week. The allocation of these monies towards health care and pension as opposed to wages was done at the request of Local 153 and was approved by Local 153’s general membership. Moreover, since July 2013, Riverbay has increased its monthly contribution per employee by $338.25 to the Local 153 Health Funds. On average, Riverbay is paying an additional $88 per employee, per week. These increases were not required, but rather were effectuated to ensure that Local 153’s members did not lose their health or pension benefits. Again, Riverbay would like to reach an agreement with Local 153 that includes a wage increase. However, if Local 153

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The Coalition regrets and apologizes for having to cancel January and February meetings due to inclement weather. We are looking forward to see you at the next meeting. God bless. The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be Tuesday, March 4, at noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 379-3494. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American

Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 3793494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

ing Co-op City by their unwillingness to recognize that their quixotic interpretations and applications of regulations is just another nail in the coffin of those who live in the "other" boroughs. These people refuse to recognize and accept conclusive proof that there is no health hazard. Simply said, there should be no regulation when there is no problem, or if followed to a logical conclusion, all buildings with similar tiles throughout the city should be compelled to do such meaningless and exorbitantly costly work. It is within your power to alleviate the suffering of the residents residing in one of the poorer of the two cities you so eloquently spoke about in your campaigns. We ask that you fulfill the commitment you made to the residents of Co-op City in your letter of January 18, 2013. Please come to our assistance so that the residents will not have to continue paying for unnecessary and needless abatement. Thank you for your prompt response. Sincerely,

STEPHEN B. KAUFMAN

does not provide the necessary information to Riverbay’s brokers, then Riverbay will have to keep these employees in the Local 153 Health Plan which will likely require exorbitant increases in the monthly

premiums and result in Riverbay seeking significant co-contributions by the employees to cover the significant increases sought by the Local 153 Welfare and Pension Funds.

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2nd Combing Co-op City

Next CB#10 Meeting Thursday

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

Next Open Mike

The Riverbay Fund’s next Open Mike will be held on April 4, 7-9 p.m., in the Dreiser Auditorium B. Everyone who signs up will get 5 minutes to perform. ANYTHING is welcome, except for heckling and profanity. You can sign up by calling 718-320-3300, Ext. 3532 or by showing up ½ hour before the program starts (6:30 p.m.). Come perform or just watch the show!

NCNW/Riverbay Fund host 13th Annual Black History Youth celebration

On Saturday, February 22, the NCNW, Inc., and the Riverbay Fund will co-sponsor the 13th Annual Black History Month Youth Celebration in Dreiser Auditorium B from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Come out and enjoy singing, dancing, poetry, theatrical presentations and more. This year’s theme is a Tribute to Nelson Mandela – “Winners Are Dreamers Who Never Give Up.” Admission is free and there will be refreshments.

Tony Mondesire Scholarship applications available

The Spanish-American Community Club has announced that applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are available for distribution to all students of higher education - NOT just members of the club and their families. The forms can be picked up in Room 16 of the Dreiser Center either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 15, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees. For further information, please contact the club at (718) 379-7017.

FRONT PA G E

Service Animal Exception to No-Dog Policy

Riverbay has historically been, and continues to be, a no-pets housing complex. However, the law requires that Riverbay make an exception to that policy for persons with disabilities. The human rights laws impose heavy fines and penalties against housing providers who fail to make exceptions when required. The federal, state and local governments each have an enforcement agency dedicated to enforcing the human rights laws, all of which monitor Riverbay’s compliance with these laws. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforces the Fair Housing Act on the federal level, the New York State Division of Human Rights enforces the New York State Human Rights Act, and the New York City Commission on

Here is a list of Riverbay regulations and associated fines for the keeping of service dogs in Co-op City as per Riverbay Legal Counsel Michael Munns and Jennifer Stewart of the law firm Smith, Buss and Jacobs:

Human Rights enforces the New York City Human Rights Law. It is also well-established that animals can help persons with all sorts of disabilities. While the idea of a service dog for a blind person is familiar to many people, health care providers are finding that animals help with other disabilities too. An animal might assist with hearing for someone who was deaf or whose hearing was limited. Animals can also help with psychiatric or emotional disabilities. For example, many veterans have found animals helpful in treating post-traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related conditions. There are rules governing the conduct and type of animals permitted at Riverbay. A health care provider must provide documentation that the animal is necessary due to the person’s disabil-

ity. Animals must behave appropriately; dogs that bite, scratch, or make unreasonable noise must be controlled or removed. Owners must keep animals on leash or in a carrier when outside of the apartment, and must clean up after them. All animals must be spayed or neutered, and shots and license must be kept current. It is Riverbay’s policy to fully accommodate all residents and shareholders with disabilities. If a person has a disability that requires a service animal, he or she should visit or call their Cooperator Services Office (CSO) to request an application package. If assistance is needed, please contact Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator Steve Phillips at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3329 or sphillps@ riverbaycorp.com.

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ments faced by all other Mitchell-Lama developments in New York State. While some Directors doubted that DHCR would ever approve such a waiver to its strict transfer regulations, the Board did pass the resolution directing Management to prepare a financial review of the costs involved in allowing 0% down equities for transferring shareholders. The resolution further states that if the numbers are financially favorable for the corporation and its shareholders, then Management would be directed to request DHCR’s approval of the requested transfer policy change or waiver. Prior to the Board passing this resolution, they voted down a resolution submitted by Directors Cylich and Evelyn Turner to lease the vacant Bingo Hall property on Bartow Avenue at a rental rate of $1 per year to the Riverbay Fund, Riverbay Corporation’s non-profit community services entity – which then would, in turn, seek a youth and young adult service program to host daily programs for the community’s youth in the space. Director Turner pointed to the fact that while this community has many daily programs for seniors held in Co-op City’s community centers for little or no fee, very few programs exist for the community’s more than 6,000 young people, with the exception of the Section 5 Teen Center. Cylich added that there are many social and community programs that are allowed to operate in Riverbay’s centers with little or no rental fee charged. He asked why not provide the same courtesy for the establishment of a youth program. Director Daryl Johnson added that the huge commercial space has been vacant for at least three years already, producing no income for the community, so why not provide the space at least on a temporary basis to programs serving young people for the overall benefit of the community. President Bill Gordon informed his fellow Directors and the shareholders in attendance at the meeting that he has already written a letter to HUD, the federal agency which holds the guarantee on the more than $600 million low interest Wells Fargo bank loan to Co-op City, exploring the feasibility of such an arrangement for the huge commercial space owned by Riverbay, and Gordon said that HUD informed him that they would never approve such an arrangement, presumably due to the lack of financial return the community would receive on such a large and valuable amount of space.

Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014 After continuing discussion of the issue, five Directors voted to approve the resolution, but four voted no and three abstained, thus the resolution failed to get the required number of yes votes for passage. The Board did approve by a vote of 11 to 1 a resolution to accept an offer from Green Energy Management (GEM) to buyout the remaining obligation owed to GEM for the installation of water saving valves throughout the development. Riverbay had a remaining financial obligation of $355,000 owed to GEM on that contract, but GEM offered instead to accept a payment of $280,000, thus saving Riverbay $75,000 on its financial obligation. A resolution to offer financial rewards of up to $500 to shareholders who submit cost saving suggestions which then prove to be effective was tabled to give the Board time to establish a more definitive criteria for offering the rewards. The Board also voted to approve a large series of community events and programs scheduled to be offered later this year through the Riverbay Fund and Riverbay’s Community Relations office, including an upcoming job fair for the community offered in relation to filling some of the hundreds of jobs that will be available with the opening of the new Mall at Bay Plaza later this year. At the sparsely attended gallery session, shareholder Bruce Silberman brought up the poor quality of the top soil used for the initial reestablishment of the north sector Greenway. Riverbay Counsel Jeffrey Buss said that a preliminary investigation of the work performed by the contractor providing the top soil was launched. Buss said that the contract, among other things, specified the laying of 8 inches of top soil on the field and specified a certain quality of the soil and the architect overseeing the project certified that the top soil met the standards of the contract. He added that one of the findings of the investigation was that there was a significant delay between the laying of the top soil and the planting of the grass seeds on the new field which caused some of the nutrients in the soil to bleach out over the many months prior to the planting of the seed. Buss added that the contract called for natural top soil, rather than manufactured top soil and natural top soil can include ground up construction material which accounts for some of the rock material found in the original top soil provided. Buss added that the price difference between natural top soil and (Continued from page 1)

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manufactured top soil is approximately $30,000. Director Cylich added that Riverbay had to replace the original top soil with additional top soil that could support the growing of grass and that was done at a cost of $470,000 so he believes that litigation would be worthwhile because the corporation would be looking to recover the amount of money that had to be spent to replace the original insufficient top soil. As the gallery session continued, shareholder Stuart Edwards asked the Board to explain their position on awarding contracts to union contractors versus nonunion contractors. Cylich, historically a strong union proponent, pointed to the fact that Co-op City was originally built by union workers for union workers and thus Riverbay has an obligation to always seek out union contractors, even quoting the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as an indication of the great civil rights leader’s belief that unions were one effective path to economic equality. President Gordon offered another point of view in that Board Directors have a fiduciary obligation to the community to seek out the most cost effective ways of maintaining and improving the community. If union contracts are priced at 30% higher than non-union contracts, then, he said, he believes the financial obligation to the community and the shareholders is to choose the less expensive and more effective contract.

During the discussion, it was pointed out by more than one Director that the overwhelming majority of Riverbay employees are still, and will continue to be, union employees In an attempt to bring some clarification to the long-standing Co-op City issue of union versus non-union contracts, Herb Freedman, the principal of Co-op City’s managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, sent a memo to the Board of Directors the following day stating in part: “Management believes that a union requirement will make a contract much more expensive. Management believes it is our obligation, as well as the Board’s obligation to keep Co-op City affordable, not have as our primary concern the needs of people who do not live here. “But we may be wrong and the social good envisioned by some union labor could also be cost effective. For that reason, we have directed that from today forward, we will bid all contracts both union labor and non-union. Management will continue to recommend the lowest responsible bidder, but the Board will have before it all the options.” Also during the gallery session, several shareholders requested that gallery session at Open Board meetings be held at the beginning of the Board meeting. The Open Board meeting, the third held in the last six months, was adjourned by President Gordon, shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday evening.

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A step in the right direction Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

It was just two weeks ago that the 23, 26, 28, and 30 — who Management Corner MTA announced the results of its full live within the interior of study of public transportation services in Co-op City instead of forcCo-op City in the form of a 120-page ing them to walk to Bartow report and an accompanying seven page Avenue to begin their jourletter from New York City Transit neys outside the community. Authority President Carmen Bianco, summarizing Bringing the bus stops closer to where the people actuthe study and the bus service improvements that will ally live seems like a no brainer to me, but nevertheless, be coming out of it later this year. we are glad it will finally be accomplished. First and foremost, let me say that some are disapIn a similar vein, a bus stop will be added on Co-op pointed — and perhaps justifiably so — that we did City Blvd. and Dreiser Loop East to give the residents not receive the full restoration of services that were cut of that area closer access to the Q50 which provides in 2010 that many in Co-op City fought for over the service to Pelham Bay Station and then on to Queens last three years and ½ years. On the other hand, I do terminating in Flushing. In addition, the route of the agree with Assemblyman Mike Benedetto who said at Bx. 28 which provides service to Gun Hill Road and a public meeting with the community’s seniors two its transportation transfer points will be altered in Co-op weeks ago that we have to be realistic and realize that City to again make it more accessible to residents livwe were never going to receive full restoration and ing near Asch Loop and Co-op City Blvd. that these improvements coming later this year are a Perhaps the most overlooked statement that came step in the right direction and proof that the MTA has out of the study and Mr. Bianco’s letter is a promise to been listening to our concerns. increase service and make running time adjustments The most significant improvement, as many have on all lines serving Co-op City as ridership warrants it. cited, comes from the modification of the Bx. 23 route Mr. Bianco said that Co-op City residents can expect providing regular service between all sections of Co-op to see those changes by the spring, a few months from City and Pelham Bay Station in both directions at all now. In addition, weekend service adjustments will be times of the day. The most frequent complaint that made as the MTA continues to study the effectiveness came from the 2010 cuts is that it became nearly of that aspect of service, Bianco wrote. impossible to travel between the northern sections of The promise of overall improvement on all lines is Co-op City and Section 5 without time-consuming the most open-ended of the announced changes and transfers. This one change takes care of that problem. one the community will have to continue to monitor in The second change involves adding a new bus stop the coming months to make sure Co-op City gets what of Asch Loop to serve riders on several lines — the Bx. it needs.

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

But with that being said, any fair-minded person would say that these changes are a positive step in the right direction. The community has many people to thank for their help in the more than three-year long campaign to improve our bus service — specifically Assemblyman Benedetto, Congressman Engel and Councilman King for the consistent lobbying on behalf of the community, Community Board 10 for making the request to the MTA Chairman which led directly to this summer’s study, several Riverbay Board Directors who fought in many different ways to effect the changes, and Raybblin Vargas, a community organizer for the Transport Workers Union who helped Riverbay Management, including Ombudsman Joe Boiko and Community Relations Director Michele Sajous, organize public forums and peaceful protests against the cuts over the past year which very likely led to the MTA’s willingness to take another look at the quality of our service. But most of all it was you, the hundreds of shareholders, who would not let go or give up over the past three years in voicing their displeasure over the cut bus service in a peaceful, but effective manner. Without you standing behind these officials mentioned above, their plans would not have been effective and none of these changes ever would have happened. All of you who participated in the many activities to let the MTA know about our displeasure should be proud to know that, in the great American tradition, your voice led to change. I’d like to wish everyone a happy Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 17.

Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Thoughts on term limits and change of management

To the Editor: Here in Co-op City, we have a vocal group wanting term limits on our resident Board of Directors, as well as the ouster and change of Management regardless of contributions and performance efforts or the experiences from this community's history, as if changes have to always be more beneficial and then for whose self-interests? But we also have those who for whatever personal reasons seem never to vote in our elections for Board Directors or referendums or attend meetings. But regarding term limits for office holders, I'd like to point out while term limits is in effect for U.S. President and Vice President and N.Y.C. elected positions,

To the Editor: I worry that my investment in Co-op City will turn into a slum by well-meaning, but wrong-headed individuals. As an ex-auditor with New York State, I know that you shouldn't take personal information out of an office, for if it is lost or that information is used in an inappropriate way, Riverbay would be liable. If one feels that Management is doing something wrong, then an audit would be in order with a full audit plan; One should not To the Editor: I believe the City News has gone too far in its tabloid-type journalism. When I first moved to Co-op City some forty years ago, this was a reliable newspaper one could depend on for accurate, balanced reporting. Now all it does is spews falsities, venomous attacks and negative stories of our wonderful community, just tearing it apart. Why does the City News have such little regard for our community? In my opinion, it’s because they lost the printing contract for our newspaper and, more importantly, the fight to privatize this middle-class community. Last week, the City News gave out the home address and telephone number of

there are also none for U.S. Congressional Representatives or Senators, and none for any N.Y. Statewide elected positions or State Assembly nor State Senate, nor for any elected Judicial offices, although here in New York State our judges do have mandatory retirement age. But what if every elected or appointed office and even here had both term limits and mandatory retirement age and voter recalls, or for that matter, every single job anywhere? What if every business and public sector job let go managers and lower level employees after a set number of years, regardless of seniority or job performance? And yes, many job holders and politicians do take their positions for granted.

A sound investment?

just look at the books because they feel that they have some sort of right. While working for the state, I happened to meet an ex-worker of DHCR, and when I told him were I lived, he just shook his head, laughed and said that place is impossible to work with. At the time he was working at DHCR, management of Riverbay kept changing from one day to the next and the people from the state didn't know who they were dealing with. I personally would like to give a man-

Going too far

Herbert Freedman, a despicable act by any measure. Wasn’t it Freedman who fought for the HUD guarantee of our refinanced mortgage that dashed their hopes of privatization? I say, God bless Mr. Freedman that he has monies based upon his investments and private property holdings from which he has made personal gains. Personally, it is my belief that Marion Scott Real Estate has done a yeoman’s job bringing Co-op City back to good health, something no individual manager had been able to do for us in the past when we were faced with neglect by the state, and our then-Boards of Directors that were afraid to tell us those dreaded words – that we needed carrying charge increases to rebuild, repair and

In addition, what if every written commercial and apartment leases had not only set years until possible renewals, but there were also maximum term limits in order to bring about fresh turnover and changes? And customer visits to or dealing with any business was capped so that every business would have a more diverse customer base? And marriage contracts, maybe they too ought to have to be renewed like Driver Licenses and with a testing and reviewing procedure both prior to marriages and every so many years. I think these ideas all definitely make life more interesting, but absolutely challenging! —Stuart Basem agement team, Marion Scott or some other management corporation, a three-year contract just for continuity. I don't want who ever runs Co-op City to be penny wise and dollar foolish as some of my neighbors seem to be. They want staff to do jobs that have been previously contracted out, but reading some of their complaints in this paper, it appears they don't want adequate staffing to do the job. —Stephen Werner

upkeep our property. Today, it’s a pleasure to go outside and walk around and see the transformation that has taken place since this management company has been here. The editor of the City News from what I understand lives in one of the most posh buildings on the water’s edge in Riverdale, and enjoys many of the same amenities that Mr. Freedman does. City News, we are not fooled. Upgrade yourself and serve this community with integrity. Start looking for credible sources instead of the same 2 or 3 people with their own personal agendas, or those you think will help you achieve yours, and those who always see the glass half empty. —S. Bird

Building 27A elevator shutdown notice

On Wednesday morning, there was an unforeseen mechanical breakdown to Elevator #2 necessitating the removal of the car from service so that the elevator’s hoist cables can be replaced. The elevator is expected to be out of service until Friday, February 21. Every attempt will be made to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding. We will keep the residents of Building 27A updated in the event of any changes. —Riverbay Management

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 9

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

Building 9

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

100 & 120 Dreiser Loop

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2017

Co-op City Times

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Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

Public Safety Report

CCPD offers safe driving and walking tips for winter weather

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

As we have received New York City’s 11th snowfall of the year, cooperators need to use extreme caution when walking or driving. The year’s long term forecast of heavier than average snowfall has proven to be very accurate. We have come to learn that there is nothing predictable about weather in the New York area. After a few weeks of unseasonably warm weather, snow and cold were soon upon us. During severe winter weather it becomes even more important to be sure to drive safely and obey traffic rules. Snow, ice and freezing rain present an increase in hazards for drivers and pedestrians alike. By allowing extra time for travel and avoiding unnecessary travel readers can stay safe during adverse weather conditions. When there are hazardous conditions, residents should try to stay home, if possible. Walking or driving in bad weather increases your chance of getting injured. The elderly and those with mobility issues should definitely stay home and enlist the help of a friend or neighbor. Many local restaurants and establishments offer free delivery service. There are supermarkets that offer food delivery that you can order from your home. Driving in extreme weather should be avoided at all costs. New York City Department of Sanitation has stepped up plowing and salting efforts. However, roads will not be clear until several hours after snow finishes falling. Salt used for melting snow is no longer effective when temperatures plummet below 20 degrees. This weekend is an excellent time to catch up on reading, movie watching and TV viewing. This weekend, like so many we have already had, is an excellent time for family game night, break out those good old fashioned board games and enjoy quality family time. Extreme weather makes it even more important to be sure your car is in optimum condition with good tires. It is also important that all drivers and passengers BUCKLE UP for safety. Children should be secured in the proper restraint system for their age and weight, always in the rear seat of the vehicle. Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of an auto that has a passenger side airbag. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal. You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go, never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward. Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained. Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more or taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, 40 to 100 pounds should use a booster seat. Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible. Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National

Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1(888)DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations call 1(866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org. Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in con-

nection with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision. Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision. (Continued on page 9)

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

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2901, Engineering Services for Fuel Oils Tanks: Engineering Services to make modifications to the secondary containment systems for tow fuel oil tanks. Pre-Bid Meeting: February 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: February 26, 2014, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2907, Installation of Hollow metal Doors

and Frames as Needed Pre-Bid Meeting: February 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: February 20, 2014, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P580, Purchase of Locks & Hardware Bids due: February 19, 2014 at 2 p.m.

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

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

Part-Time Porters_______________________________________________________________Janitorial

Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the residential buildings and/or shopping centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to community centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment) Days and hours will vary. Open to 32BJ Union Members only February 10th until February 14, 2014 Open to all applicants February 18 until February 21, 2014 Originally posted: February 10, 2014 • Job Reference # 14-06 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources department by February 18, 2014. Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Utilityperson________________________________________________________________Restoration Candidate will perform several duties in the Restoration Department including the installation of countertops and cabinet. Applicant will be responsible for repairing or replacing closet doors, basic electrical & plumbing work in addition to window and sheetrock repair. Duties may include installation and removal of ceramic and/or flooring tiles including caulking, grouting and re-glazing of fixtures, including bathtubs, soap dishes and toothbrush holders in vacant and occupied residential apartments. Requirements - Knowledge and experience in the fields of carpentry, electrical, plumbing and tile work. Previous general contractor work a plus and ability to follow directions. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). Days and hours will vary.

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

The Wizards of Odd Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

Do Not Be Fooled management by saying that In the story, The Wizard of Oz by L. Director’s Viewpoint from his point of view Frank Baum, the Wizard is ultimately dis“[Board President] Gordon covered to be an ordinary man from Omaha and management…shouldn’t who has no magic power. What he has is an be letting the cable-TV comFirst Vice President ability to fool people through trickery. pany buy them off with a Our community is bombarded weekly promise of $500,000 in with misleading headlines and/or unsupannual payments.” ported accusations and indictments. There That money was not and is not part of any pay off. It are Wizards in Co-op City who are using was written into the contract signed when Cablevision verbal trickery and who issue baseless took over for CHE (Community Home Entertainment). statements that muddy the waters of clear The $500,000 that Riverbay Corporation receives annuthinking and initiate fear or anger in coopally goes into the operating budget. erators’ minds. Last week’s headline in the In the January 9th edition of City News Horowitz said City News “Park Ave Herb’s $5 Million Digs” was ineptitude was the reason for elevator outages (not burstmeant to misdirect thinking by implying some wrong ing water pipes). Parts of our infrastructure are nearly 50 had been done because Herbert Freedman lives in relayears old. Record-setting cold temperatures impacted tive luxury. But if you take a moment to think about it, the entire northeastern United States. But to Horowitz, it the question becomes – how does the price of Herbert was ineptitude, not freezing temperatures, that caused Freedman’s home negatively impact our lives? Herbert pipes to burst resulting in elevator outages. Freedman is part owner of a management company that In that same edition, his “The Year In Review 2013” manages the largest cooperative residency in the nation, commentary had nothing positive to report. Meanwhile, as well as other properties around the city. Where would a New York Times article (01/13/14) spoke well for our you expect him to live – in a shack? Christopher community calling it a “safe, leafy place” and quoted Hagedorn, Mike Horowitz’s boss, owns several papers. one cooperator as saying, “I really find [Co-op City] to What is the worth of his home? be a great deal for the price …”While another simply If the City News is alleging that Herbert Freedman is stated, “I love it. I love Co-op.” Let me add that I love it, involved in wrong doing, that allegation should be too. accompanied by factual proof. Comparing Apples to Apples Mike Horowitz writes all of the articles in the City One Director constantly repeats he only tells the News that focus on Co-op City. On the front page of the truth. I will not dispute the accuracy of his numbers. 01/30/14 edition he wrote, “[City News] aims to promote However, I must apply – as best I can – logic to what he healthy forum for debate …” However, in that same says. The Director has stated that overtime for Power commentary he said, “[Management] would love it if Plant personnel between April and November, 2013 was their nonsense went unchallenged.” It seems that those $272,832. (That sum equates to almost two-thirds of the who disagree with Michael Horowitz “spout venomous overtime for all departments ($433,085) for the same accusations.” As we all know, the City News never time period.) makes venomous – unsupported – accusations! First, let’s make a fair comparison. The Power Plant Week after week, Horowitz and his limited group of personnel are highly trained union members. They are civic activists have nothing positive to say about Co-op paid union-scale salaries. They are the highest paid City. In that same edition on page 4, Horowitz implied union group in Riverbay Corporation. But that is not the that a payoff was being made to the Board President and question; the question is ‘was the overtime warranted?’

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

If the Director was troubled by the overtime amount, he should have stated exactly what troubled him. Additionally, he should have clearly explained what he would have done differently. That same Director wrote (Co-op City Times Viewpoint 01/11/14) that the corporation had increased the number of personnel by 107 individuals (from 925 to 1032). He asserted that this was indicative of Management’s wasteful spending. When I read that, I immediately had some questions: which departments received new personnel? Did the increase in personnel save overtime dollars? If the Director felt that hiring additional staff was wrong, his allegation should have been accompanied by a description of what he would have done – other than hire additional staff – to maintain the current service provision and provide the same level of quality service that cooperators currently enjoy. Real Control of the Bottom Line John D. Rockefeller said, “Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.” We own our homes; we have earned the right to make choices about how the community should move forward. Our most important responsibility is to separate fact from fiction. As I mentioned in a previous Viewpoint, Co-op City is an oasis of affordability in the northeast Bronx. Additionally, with the incoming super mall and the possibility of expanded train service, the community stands on the doorstep of even greater convenience and extended career opportunities. In the midst of these oncoming changes, it is our obligation to preserve the community’s beauty, security, and affordability for our children. As owners, our duty is to work together for the common good. If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Address letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, NY 10475, call 718-3320-3300, Ext. 3351, or e-mail kwahhab10475@hotmail.com.

CCPD

Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision. Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone. Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries. This year’s record snowfalls present a unique driving challenge. Share the road safely with cyclists and pedestrians. Bicyclists should give pedestrians the same level of courtesy they expect from motorists. You may think because it is winter, no one will be riding a bicycle but there are some die-hard cyclists who are out there year round. The snow only makes it worse by making less space for cyclists to ride, as well as making a slippery surface. Both cyclists and pedestrians may be observed straying into areas that would normally be traffic lanes due to large mounds of snow and cars parked into bike lanes and even roadways. This area is usually very icy and can result in slips and falls. Parked cars may be further from the curb, impinging on the buffer zone between cyclists and drivers. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians need to alert at all times. Changing weather conditions create new hazards on the roadways. Drivers should use the garages when possible. Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. Riverbay Corporation is happy to announce a five dollar discount on the National Safety Council’s new online 6hour course. Enter referral code #664 at www.ddcnsc.org/ny to receive your $5 discount off the Online Driving Course. The course is regularly $29.95, comes out to $24.95 with the discount. When first introduced the online course cost $44.95. Now you get the same discount and information for a reduced price. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information. This weekend would be a good time to stay home and take this course online. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. If consuming alcoholic beverages is a part of your winter fun, be sure to designate a driver that will not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Hazardous road conditions require drivers to be at a heightened state of alertness. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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

Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014 (Continued from page 7)

Public Safety Blotter: February 2-8, 2014

February 08, 100 Erdman Place One male was arrested for trespassing after CCPD officers found him within a stairway having no authority or permission to be therein. February 07, 920 Co-op City Boulevard A complainant reported to CCPD that two teens between 13 and 16 years of age allegedly brandished a firearm threatening him. CCPD officers conducted a search of the area with negative results. February 06, 140 Erdman Place CCPD officers conducting a check of the area found two males loitering in a staircase and apparently consuming alcoholic beverages. The two males were arrested and

charged with trespass and public consumption of alcohol. One male was also charged with possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. February 04, 100 Carver Loop CCPD officers found three males in the lobby. The males were questioned by officers and each told different stories. As a result of investigation, it was determined that men had no legal right to be within the said premises and as such were all arrested and charged with trespass. February 02, 100 Darrow Place CCPD officers responding to a report of a suspicious person found a female sleeping in a stairway. The female was arrested and charged with criminal trespass.

Wake up, Co-op City! Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

tions based on personal As I’ve stated before, I think of Co-op Director’s Viewpoint agendas and belief systems City as an extended family I have been that are far removed from fortunate enough to be part of, and I have most regular cooperators. never regretted moving here because it Second Vice President It's hard to believe that we offered safe and affordable housing, and recently obtained an hisstill does in terms of what’s available in toric mortgage refinancing through Wells Fargo Bank, the New York City metropolitan area. What I want to guaranteed by HUD, which will save us million of see, what we need is for the community to stop acting dollars in future interest payments. This was a major so passive. We need to wake up, stand up and let those accomplishment and to listen to what some detractors in power know that we are not going to be silent anyare continually complaining about, it’s as if this never more. happened at all. Whether you believe it or not, it’s a When I consider the actions of some of the memreality. bers of this current Riverbay Board of Directors, I am I find it sad that some current Directors on this somewhat astounded at what is going on, or maybe I Board are no different than a former President who ran should say not going on. We have a few Directors who this Board for many years and almost ran this commucontinually reach back into our past as if all was rosy nity into the ground before she was indicted and conand well in those days. Time does not stand still, nevvicted of taking kickbacks. She was the one who ertheless, it appears some have not been able to accept brought Marion Scott to this community and I fought the present and to view issues through present day them tooth and nail because they turned a blind eye to lenses. And then, there are some Directors who have her alleged actions. I swore then this would not hapno idea what serving as a Board member means, and pen under my watch again. My voice then, as is someas a result, they are completely absorbed with self, as times the case now, was the lone voice crying for if no others exist, and if no one else could possibly change. have a legitimate, much less a good idea. Fortunately, Directors have a fiduciary responsibility to make the majority of the Board is comprised of Directors sure policy, implemented by Management, is finanwho have historical and community experience, and cially sound and in the best interests of the people livthis helps us more than not. It's important to have leading here. Co-op City is a city unto itself, and our major ership that accepts what is true and then works to concern should be the delivery of heat and hot water, improve Co-op City and the delivery of essential servand proven safety through our Public Safety force – ices to cooperators, rather than raving in incoherent the essentials. I have had many conversations with rants that have nothing to do with what's best for the people who have left this community in the last couple people of Co-op City. years and to my chagrin they all seem to want to come There are complaints, and some I agree with, but back here because the atmosphere is different. They the close minded factionalism of a few Board memmiss the environment and most of all, their affordable bers is incredible. Yes, there are areas that need carrying charges. That’s why I’m telling you, fellow improvement, but we should work to accomplish poscooperators, don’t be fooled, look and listen carefully. itive changes, rather than just having inflexible posi-

Tony Illis

Together, we will prevail. One of my main issues these days is to relieve the community of the burden of the unnecessary payment of approximately $4 million per year for asbestos abatement removal in a situation where no danger or health hazard is posed by our floor tiles which are encapsulated in mastic glue and are therefore not airborne. Secondly, I would like to work with my fellow Directors to restructure the DHCR rules regarding apartment sales in Co-op City in terms of cooperators wanting to downgrade their apartment size, but due to the equity involved, it is impossible. This will free up three-bedroom apartments for other families who truly need them. I am also in the process of writing to the head of HCR for a meeting with the Board in Co-op City to discuss these issues. If you are a cooperator who has moved into Co-op City within the last 3 month, I’d like to first of all welcome you and I would also like to hear from you. You are now a cooperator. If you have any problems, please feel free to give me a call. Call me at (718) 3208035 and let’s talk. The next meeting of the Black Forum’s Ghanaian Association will be on Saturday, February 22, 6-8 p.m. For more information, please call Seth Osei-Fosu at 518-961-0099 or 347-773-3499. Don’t forget, we are still collecting for the folks in Ghana. Please call (718) 320-3085 for more information. I wish everyone a happy Presidents’ Day holiday this coming Monday. I’d like to hear about your issues and/or concerns. You can call me at (718) 320-8035 or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com – no attachments, please.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 20, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting. Please attend. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 11th Annual St. Valentine's Day Dance on Saturday, February 15, in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The time of this event is from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Carol Productions. The cost of this event is $30 per person in advance, ($35 at the Door) and ($3 per set-up). For ticket information, please contact Ms. Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837, Ms. Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-5430 or Ms. Barbara Irby at (718)379-9294. There will be raffles and prizes at this event. Scholarships will be provided from the proceeds of this event to several 2014 graduating students from the Truman High School this year. So, please come out and have an enjoyable time in

the observance of the Valentine's Day weekend. Members are reminded that all instances of personal illness, death in the family, home-bound status, surgery, and hospitalizations should be reported to our Good & Welfare Chairperson, Ms. Gertie Brown. She will take care of all acknowledgements from the club regarding these matters. She can be contacted

at (347) 275-2995. The club continues to support our members who are home-bound and those members who are recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for full healing process. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —George T. Clarke

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Information Talks Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

On January 30, I attended the JPAC Director’s Viewpoint dents who are interested in Café, which was formed by JASA to give attending, we could alterlegislative updates for New York City nate or assign ourselves to regarding the new Administration and the special committees where Assistant Secretary naming of a new Department for the decisions are made. Aging (DFTA) Commissioner. Here is a list of the comMost of the good news was delivered mittees for Community Board #10. I would appreby Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, parciate if you would contact me at 2049 Bartow ticularly concerning our bus service. He Ave., c/o Riverbay Board of Directors, Bronx, NY projected it will improve, but maybe not 10475 and tell me which committee interests you: in the configuration of the past. Also, the Parks and Recreation, Municipal Services, Governor is on board about the Metro Planning and Budget, Health and Human Services, North addition for the east Bronx. Youth Services and Education. Although the Governor and Mayor differ It has been suggested that the most important about how to pay for improved Pre-K, it shall be done. committees for Co-op City is Municipal Services. The Mayor plans to devote more interest in bettering Tuesday, Feb. 4, I was a speaker at the 45th the public school system. Precinct and Co-op City Public Safety seminar on A discussion came up about why we, Co-op City, Domestic Violence Awareness. I felt and saw the need were not attending Community Board #10 meetings. for this seminar from the audience. They were there In my opinion, our Community Board #10 meetings for information. I am suggesting the seminar be held are more important to our community than the again in the Spring. Precinct meetings. The seminar was necessary because here in Co-op As promised, Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko City, domestic violence cases have doubled. Domestic and I have approached General Manager Vernon violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, Cooper about providing transportation to Community battery, sexual assault and/or other abusive behavior Board #10 meetings. Many decisions are made conperpetrated by an intimate partner against another. It is cerning our piece of the Northeast Bronx. We need to an epidemic affecting individuals in every community be there and help ourselves. A number of residents at regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, the JPAC Café stated they would attend if transportanationality or educational background. Domestic viotion were available. Because of the number of resilence results in physical injury, psychological trauma

and sometimes death. The consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and truly last a lifetime. In the 1950s, I was a poster woman for domestic violence. A lot of things were wrong, but through the grace of God, I came through it. I wish the agencies available today had been there for me. You can start with the 45th Precinct by contacting Domestic Violence Officer Cruz and Crime Prevention Officer Rabbit who are available to assist 24/7 at 718-8225294. Most impressive was the presenters of the NYC Urban Justice Center, 198 E. 161st, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10451. There is a center in every borough providing a walk-in center and all services are free and available to all victims. They can and will help victims no matter what language is spoken. There are 16,800 homicides and $2.2 million is spent for medically treated injuries due to intimate partner violence. In total, $37 billion annually is the cost to our nation. Co-op City residents – if you see something, if you hear something, please say something. Call the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 and 91-1. If you see an adolescent or a child being abused or being abusive, please, for their sake, become proactive. Call 3-1-1 and request the operator connect you to the nearest Family Justice Center. Contact me at E.G. Bailey, Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 for further information and/or referrals.

Hidden Colors Hello 21’ers! To celebrate African American Heritage Month, we will present the film, Hidden Colors: The Untold History of People of Aboriginal, Moor, and African Descent, directed by Tariq Nasheed. This movie showing will take the place of our usual meeting on Tuesday, February 18th and will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes so be prepared to stay until approximately 9:30 p.m. Start time 7 p.m. sharp. The place: the meeting room located in the rear of the B-section. Come early. Seating is limited and All ARE WELCOMED. Refreshments

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Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto has announced that applications for the 2014 Co-op City College Scholarships are available for pick-up starting yesterday, Friday, February 14th. The Co-op City College Scholarship Committee has been giving out $500 scholarships for the past seven years to deserving Co-op City high school seniors who plan to be entering college in the following fall. The Co-op City College Scholarship Fund is the brain-child of Co-op resident Rose Kaufman who felt a duty to help those who might need a little assistance in paying the high cost of a college education. She took her idea to Assemblyman Benedetto who gladly volunteered to help and pledged his own $500 scholarship. The Scholarships Fund is dedicated to fostering the education of deserving Co-op City residents who have shown the academic ability to move on to higher education and who also have an interest in community service and in helping others. Applications can be picked up at various locations: the offices of Assemblyman Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center, Room 12), Congressman Eliot Engel (Dreiser Center, Room 4), the office of the City News (Dreiser Center – lower plaza level), the office of Riverbay (Bartow Community Center) and from local high school college guidance counselors. All applications must be submitted no later than April 14.

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Rules of the Game Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

I appreciated the responses from last week's paper in reference to the actions that will be taken if there are floods or other emergency situations in our community. Emergency Preparations As reported last week, we had two horrible floods in Building 25 within a month. Both floods knocked out the elevators. However, the entire water system had to be shut off with the last flood. So, if you were returning home, you had big problems. The first problem was dealing with all of those stairs. Thereafter, you had to deal with a complete loss of water once you made it home. However, there was a monstrous flood in Building 11. That flood could have knocked out the power to nine buildings, plus several townhouses. Horrible! Now, to avoid these problems, some cooperators made alternative arrangements outside of their apartments. And, unfortunately, some of these arrangements may have been costly. But, now, specific plans are in place for emergencies. And, according to last week's paper, several departments have been coordinated to deal with these emergencies. Additionally, one of the things that I liked was that, "the community centers will be used to temporarily house large numbers of people." So, our cooperators can stay right here instead of spending of a lot of money at a hotel. And, Management will have "cots and blankets" available. So, I would like to thank Management and everyone that was involved with these new plans. Additionally, I want to thank all of our workers for their assistance and in helping our cooperators during these emergency situations.

Upcoming Election You've read many articles about how 9 of our 15 Board members are backing this management company. Then, you read that inconvenient hours were instituted so that some Directors cannot look at our financial records. But, we have to ask ourselves why are we putting up with this nonsense? Look, let me tell you something. This Board is supposed to represent you, your best interests, and the best interests of this corporation. Therefore, is this the way that you want this corporation to be managed? Do you actually think that your best interests are placed first when we have a group of Directors that are deliberately trying to hide our financial records and keep this management company here? What about the heavy spending that occurs here? What about the increases to your monthly carrying charges? Is this what you really want? If not, then I want everyone to really think about this entire matter and help us to remove these so-called Directors and this management company. As I said before, if we get rid of this management company, then some of these useless Directors will most likely quit for a variety of reasons. But, until that time comes, I want you to look at the election rules that the majority of the Board approved to try to maintain their so-called power.

For so many reasons, celebrate Valentine’s Day at least one additional day. Broun Place Townhouse Association reminds you to communicate warm Valentine’s Day greetings to your loved ones and may love continue to keep you warm. It was announced that an email letter is being prepared addressed to Mr. Kevin Keenan, Riverbay Corporation, Director of Operations. Mr. Keenan was kind enough to consent to answer an email responding to your questions. So, if you have a question, please drop it in my mailbox and it will be included. We will distribute a newsletter informing neighbors of Mr. Keenan’s answers. Regarding the party, the date will be announced in this press release. All Broun Place neighbors are invited to join in the party. It will be a grand, celebrate spring and the Year 2014 party. Thank you again to our

Executive Committee for all their help and support with flyer distribution and phone calls. Our next official meeting is April 24. ALERT! We want to alert you that there is a dog without a leash that has been seen on the grounds near Adler Place and that end of the Greenway. It is reported to be black and may be a pit bull. It chased a resident almost to her door; if you see this dog, call Public Safety immediately, 718-671-3050. We are working with Public Safety to solve this crime. We want to remind neighbors to call Public Safety: “If you see something, say something,” call: 718671-3050. Additionally, we need to remain vigilant, some desperate folks continue to attempt to prey on others. Anyone with information should report it to Public Safety. Identify folks before opening your door. Do not open your door for strangers. Thank you to Public

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

getting out the vote. Plus, a lot of people are not reading the newspapers and they're not voting. So, we must use additional tools like the internet to reach out to them. Thereafter, we can effectively get rid of these entrenched and useless Directors here. However, this Election Committee has created a rule that candidates and even people that are "campaigning for candidates" cannot use the internet in connection with the election. Crazy! Let's look at another rule. "There shall be three official candidates' forums. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel must use audio or video equipment at either forum." Now, tell me the truth. Is that going too far? I can go on and on. But, you can see how roadblocks have been put into place by the Directors that are serving this management company. Close As you can see, some of these Directors have created rules that absolutely make no sense. So, we must get rid of them and this management company. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-6714544 if you don't receive a response from your message. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you

Safety for the foot patrol officers. Join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel - Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson - Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus -Vice President and Eva Lazaar - President. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team. Thank you to the Riverbay Corporation Buildings and Grounds Department, our crew, as they are doing amazing snow removal. Thank you for providing Broun Place residents with a safe walking area. “The Riverbay Board of Directors

Election Season 2014” or “Silly Season 2014,” is about to begin. Please be reminded that voting is your given franchise when you become a cooperator. The Broun Place press release is your space to share your celebrations and events. As always, we send prayers to those healing from surgery, an illness or injury. At the next meeting Mrs. Ventrella’s thank you note will be read. Congratulations to all celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Please let us know if you wish a celebration mentioned here. Please help keep Broun Place clean and free of litter. —Eva Lazaar

Broun Place Townhouse Association

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The windows and terrace doors installed in Co-op City apartments are under warranty for labor and all parts. The window warranty extends for 5 years and the balcony doors are guaranteed for 10 years based on a per building completion date. This warranty also extends to the perimeter sealant. If any shareholder has problems with their windows and/or terrace doors, they should contact their CSO as soon as possible so they can be repaired by the contractor if the needed repairs are covered under the guarantee. Thank you for your cooperation.

Holding On "The Chairman and Committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board," is one of the first rules that is listed. Who appoints the Chairman and the committee? Why it's none other than our current president, Bill Gordon. Amazing, huh? According to these rules, Bill Gordon has the right to install himself as the Chairman and appoint the entire committee to run the entire election, with the approval of the majority of the Board. However, Bill Gordon backs this management company that has been here for 14 long years. And, when he has been confronted with the state regulations regarding the bidding process, his response has been that we should do an evaluation of Management. Nonsense! We pay $128,315 every month to this management company named Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. However, their contract needs to be bid out, in accordance with the state regulations, to the "lowest responsible bidder." Additionally, Bill Gordon has changed the hours to 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., on Monday Friday, so that I can't realistically look at the financial records. Okay, let's move on. "No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election." Politicians use the internet to organize large groups of people to follow their campaigns. Also, they use the internet to advertise, communicate, and to raise millions of dollars for their campaigns. Now, we don't have to go that far. But, as you can see, the internet can be very useful in organizing our buildings and for

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Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

Building 13 Association

We hope that everyone is keeping warm, and layering with clothes during this cold spell. We have continued to offer activities for you right here at home so you don’t have to travel far to be entertained. We thank everyone who participate and support us throughout the year. Reminder—Soweto Gospel Choir: Performance is scheduled for tonight, Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. See you there! A GIFT OF LOVE – was truly created by our photographer, Andre Morgan. His professionalism put everyone, even the young kids at ease. Several shots were taken and folks selected the pose they wanted. In some instances,

additional selections were made. We thank Andre and his wife, Janet, for making this a special event for many families. To view his work, go to: www.andremorganphotography.com. GAME NIGHT - The next game night will be held on February 22, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. in the Building 13 Association Room. Come and play games or listen to good music. Light refreshments served. Play Pokeno, Bingo, Dominoes, Left Right and Center and other games. All are welcome. The Arts and Crafts Workshop will be held on Sunday, February 23, from noon-3:00 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13. Women Keeping It Real – Saturday, March 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,

Women’s History Month. It’s an exhilarating, spirited conversation with women of all ages. You must be 18 and over to participate. Place: Association Room – Light refreshments, Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring a friend, all are welcome. Rivers Run Community Garden – The next meeting will be at the Dreiser Center on February 20th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 9. Some committee reports will be given at this meeting. Your visions will begin to take shape. Mt Airy Lodge Casino trip scheduled for Saturday, May 17. The bus is scheduled to leave from 100 Casals Place at 10:00 a.m. Payment is $40 payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Deadline for payment is March 30. ($25 slot play and $10 food coupon is offered by the casino

and subject to change). Summer Fun Day Poster contest has begun. Submission deadline: March 14. Check your bulletin board for information. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Make garden membership, payable to Rivers Run Community Garden. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370, our website: www.bldg13 assoc.com or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Hello neighbors, well we had some snow, hope all were careful and bundled up. Our newly elected officers are up and ready to go. We continue to thank the cooperators who are dedicated to the association and with that being said, we are all working together, with ideas, comments, solutions. We can achieve many goals and agendas. This is a new year, new beginning, and we had a wonderful holiday party to start the new year off. GAME NIGHT: The association is happy to inform our neighbors the first

game night of the year will be held on Friday, February 21, at 7 p.m. So come on down and play and enjoy various games, also light refreshments will be served. NEW COOPERATORS: You are certainly welcome to attend any events in the community, and keep an eye on the bulletin boards, wherein there is an abundance of information of what is happening in our community, and by all means read the Co-op Times for information wherein there will be information regarding your building association from time to time.

OPEN BOARD MEETING: It was mention, it is the third Open Board meeting carried over from 2013. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12 at 7 p.m., at Dreiser Auditorium. I will assume there will be 3 more for the year of 2014. In any case, we will know, at least the community will now have an opportunity to go and learn, express and comment on issues of concern within their home, building, community, etc. So this is a good start. Congratulations to all who are cele-

brating that special day or occasion, happy birthday to all during the month of February. We will continue to keep the sick, those on the mend in our prayers and extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost a loved one. Please walk carefully and stay warm and safe. May we continue to pray for our communities and leaders everywhere that they will do what is right and just for those they represent. In this new year, may it be filled with love, peace and happiness. —H. Overman

Building 27 Association

Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

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Convector Flooding Damage: An Ongoing Problem

As a memo from Management to the Board informed us, the annual process of switching from heat to air conditioning will begin on May 4, when the heat will be turned off, and completed on May 24, when the air conditioning will be turned on. Every year when this switch is performed, we are plagued with the cost—more than $1 million—of repairing the damage caused by flooding from the convectors. Attempting to tackle this problem, Management announced early in 2012, that it would launch a “blitz convector cleaning program” to help reduce the flooding that was likely to occur in the cooling season. The announcement was welcome news. However, the “blitz program” was not repeated in 2013, and there is no indication that it will be renewed in preparation for the 2014 cooling season. We have received no in-depth analysis from Management on the results of the convector-cleaning effort, which is now apparently abandoned. I began requesting such a report in 2012 and have renewed the request again and again. Finally, almost two years later, on January 16, 2014, Management responded not with a report, but with a two-paragraph

answer, indicating a decision not to continue the blitz program. SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM The severity of the flooding problem, and Management’s long-delayed response to it, raises concerns about the decision not to proceed with the blitz cleanup program. In a follow-up memo to Management (1/24/14), I requested answers to questions about the discontinued program: • How many apartments were serviced by the convector-cleaning program, and what percentage of all Coop City apartments does that figure represent? • How many of the serviced convectors later experienced flooding? • How did the extent of flooding in the serviced apartments compare with that in other apartments that season? • How did the extent of flooding in the serviced apartments compare with the extent of flooding in those apart-

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in February—Richard D. Ashby, George N. Bishop, Carrero Fulgencio, Jr.; Louis A. Cruz, Ronald R. Gantwarg, Paul R. Gaulden, Edward M. Handy, John F. Fields, Robert G. Hedgepeth, Nathan Jones, William A. Pace, Ernest H. Perinea, David Minton, Santiago Santiago, Wilson Sepulveda, Emmett Ross, Walter Thomas, Jr. and Tom Goodness. If you don't see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by. If you would like join our Post, just bring your DD-214 with you to Post 1871, which is located in Section # 5 in the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165 and our email address is post1871@optimum.net. In case you just got back from Hawaii, the next General meeting will take place on January 15, at 11 a.m. sharp! Please arrive on time, and upon your arrival, please sign in and PLACE YOUR CELL PHONE ON VIBRATE. There is no need for any veteran and

his family to go hungry because there is a place for a veteran to go and get food for their families. If you call this number, you can get food delivered to your house from the food pantry on Saturdays from 0930 - 1500 hours or you can call Boots on the Ground, NY at 631-615-2200 or you can use the website www.bootsonthegroundNYcom. The food pantry is stacked by the goodness and generosity of the community. They also accept donations on Saturdays from 0930 - 1400 hrs.; they accept boxes, cans, fresh or frozen foods. Please always consider buying a few extra items when they are on sale to help our veterans who have served for us. They will also accept supermarket gift cards. These allow veterans to go food shopping for their families too. "Leaving no veteran behind." A food that can jump start your metabolism: As you age, your body metabolism naturally slows down after the age of 20. Fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate that uses up energy and can boost metabolism in the process. Use whole grains and wheat germ; fruits like berries, and veggies - especially carrots and leafy greens. "Happy Valentine's Day" to all of our Post members. Q: What do you get when you mix beans and onions? A. Tear gas. This information was provided by the Post information officer —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Director’s Viewpoint

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ments in previous years? • Is there a numerical and percentage breakdown of flooding caused by one or more of these factors: clogged drains, backed-up drains, under-pan leaks, under-pan sweating? We should also find out whether a determination has been made about possible clogging of some of the main vertical 2-inch convector return waste lines. Two years ago, at the Board’s Construction Committee, it was suggested that those lines be flushed. The report is silent regarding that recommendation, and Management should inform us of any steps it has taken to perform that work. DATA BUT NO ANALYSIS At last, on January 30 of this year, Management responded to my requests for information. It provided me with three stacks of raw data, which I appreciate. As Management acknowledged, however, the response contained no analysis of the 2012 blitz cleaning program. The letter accompanying the data offers no explanation for discontinuation other than to say that it was “the opinion of both Maintenance and Building & Grounds Directors that the program was not effective.” To compound the problem, when the program was discontinued, the “flooring cost—

due to flooding—went up.” The data without explanation or analysis is not sufficient. As the list of requested information earlier in this Viewpoint indicates, I had asked for a numerical and percentage breakdown of flooding caused by one or more of a number of problems. Answers to that question could at least have identified specific ways to lessen the yearly costs resulting from convector flooding. INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP Other questions, of course, remain unanswered. Why did Management decide to scrap the “blitz” program without careful analysis and apparently to base its decision only on opinions from Maintenance and Buildings & Grounds directors that the program was not effective? We should not be bearing the expenses, year after year, of convector flooding. In addition to costing millions of dollars, the cleanup work inflicts considerable inconvenience on cooperator families. That is not a trivial concern, and the issue calls for greater attention from the Board. I CAN BE REACHED By mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY; By phone at 718-379-5874; By email at lichsr @earthlink.net.

Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

Black Forum

Next Defensive Driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, March 8, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Going to Aqueduct & Mohegan Sun We will be returning to Aqueduct on Saturday, Feb. 22. Cost: $23, Rebate: $10. On Saturday, April 12, we will be going to Mohegan Sun in Conn., CT., leaving Dreiser at 9 a.m., and other stops to be added. Cost $40 per person. No refunds. Call for your reservation today: (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food pack-

ages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Computer help The Black Forum is looking for an experienced computer savvy individual. If interested, please, call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program.

Zodiacs Dominate the East Coast I know it's been a while since you've read about the #1 Track Team in the Bronx - The Zodiacs - but there is a very good reason for that. We've been traveling and dominating the track nation! Here is a little snapshot of what we've done and where we're going: • 6 of our 8 & under boys/girls have qualified for this Saturday's Millrose Games. They will be competing in the "Fastest Kid on the Block 55M Dash.” One of our girls already holds the 2013 title from last year’s indoor and outdoor races. • Our girls relay team will compete in the 12-13 yr. old 4x200m Relay at the Millrose Games. Tough city competition and still we placed 4th overall in the trials. • Traveled to West Point Military Academy in West Point, NY where we competed in the USATF New York Association Championship and walked away with 10 gold, silver, and bronze medals. Now that our season is winding down, we have even harder competitions to partake in: • AAU Northeast Conference Indoor T&F Championships held at Harvard University. • New Balance Armory Youth Holiday Classic

You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest for a fun-filled day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person, payable in 3 installments of $50 each beginning March 15, April 19 and May 17. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today. Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. More details to follow. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

held in Washington Heights. • USATF Northeast Zone Indoor T&F Championships held in Toms River, NJ • USATF Youth Indoor National Junior Olympics held in Landover, MD. Our athletes are in heavy training mode. Our coaching staff is putting in long hours cultivating the right regimen for each athlete's individual success. Our parents are in full fundraising mode as we continue to raise funds for a much needed team van. We thank the Co-op City community for consistently supporting us and keeping us inspired. And we ask you, next time you see a Zodiac jogging or in your elevator in the early mornings on the way to a meet or maybe you'll see one of our parents in the laundry washing the uniform for the next meet - say "hello" and wish us "good luck." We do this for our city and our borough. We represent for New York City!!!! If you’re interested in joining our team in the coming months or donating to our Team Fundraiser, feel free to contact us at zodiacstrack@yahoo.com or 718-679-2060. All donations are 100% tax deductible. –Arhemia Fidai

Our next general membership is Monday, February 24, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. To our new neighbors, a warm and hearty welcome. Come down and join us. On the agenda will be building issues, our garden, Get to Know our Neighbor Day in our lobby, RUOK Program and updating your contact information. Forms will be available for RUOK and Contact Information. One of the meeting’s topics will be our garden and spring planting. We welcome all former gardeners to our meeting. We need your input on how you would like the front of our building to look. On a sad note, we announce the passing of our former Lobby Attendant, Roz. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Please check on your elderly and home bound neighbors. A special shout-out to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in, and to our troops. We can be reached at 718-379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell

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Our next building association meeting will be on Thursday, February 20, at 7 p.m. in the rear lobby of Building 15B. We will also be having Election of Officers. I would like to thank the volunteers who helped decorate the lobby for the holidays – Eric, Camille, Chris, Barbara and Herbie, for doing a beautiful job on the tree. We would like to welcome any new cooperators to the building and invite them to join us at our meetings. Refreshments will be served. We will also have a 50/50 raffle. —Sandy Krasnove

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20 Most recently, I have received a passionate request from cooperators to BLOCK the recommendations of our Management to develop our vacant land. They are ready to organize and protest at any given point for the following reasons: Cooperators who have resided at Aldrich Street for almost 45 years refuse to give up Aldrich Street Park and would suggest an upgrade of the park. Cooperators are vehemently opposed to having anyone, including Riverbay Corporation, build any structure in said park at any time except if it enhances the park and its use. Cooperators will do whatever is necessary to protect their park area. Cooperators realize the words, “additional income” is utilized lately whenever someone, in this case and most others, Management, who appears to want to convince the masses of doing their bidding. The other expression is “it is antiquated and needs to be disposed of” even if it can be serviced like the master antenna. Cooperators say that they are aware that the “additional income” is sometimes never really enough to make any real difference for the corporation or the cooperators, except to take away another quality of life or inalienable right from the residents of this development. I was reminded that most people who moved here did so because of the openness and parkland throughout the community, instead of concrete everywhere like most other neighborhoods. According to cooperators, they are aware that Management is being quoted as saying (“in response to inquiry – even Sunday, February 9, general membership meeting was cancelled due to weather conditions. Our next general membership meeting will take place on Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m., Dreiser, Room 11. It’s so important to remember our founder Mary McLeod Bethune’s quote for our young people. “I leave you finally a responsibility to our young people. The world around us really belongs to youth, for youth will take over its future management. Our children must never lose their zeal for building a better world. They must not be discouraged from aspiring toward greatness, for they are to be the leaders of tomorrow.”

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by DHCR representatives) that the plan is “only in the talking stage.” However, having developers visit the sites and discussing their choices as to which site is preferred and is best for construction – is not just a “talking” stage anywhere – especially in Co-op City lately. Cooperators suggest that aside from aesthetic reasons, outside commercial development in the areas involved, along with being an eyesore will also bring unneeded additional traffic along with air and noise pollution to our community – forcing more underserved abuse upon the shareholders and their families. Additionally, cooperators suggest that they are cognizant of the fact that perhaps the pressure is on to get the present Board of Directors to sign off on these decisions before the next election in May, 2014 so there would be no going back no matter how the next Board feels about such unrealistic harmful and thoughtless actions. Cooperators shared how they have survived all these years without selling off, leasing and/or disposing of property to gain a few proposed dollars thereby destroying the pride felt from living here, and by ambulating those touches that make living here urban enough but also very suburban.

Furthermore, cooperators feel that it is totally unacceptable that a couple of people who do not live here have the ability to propose dissecting our lives for what appears to be their self gain. Many feel that little by little our quality of life is being callously whittled away without cooperators having a say. They say they want to continue to walk out of their hirise building where there are lawns, trees, flowers and parks with birds singing. Cooperators pointed out that other urban areas are continually trying to create vest pocket parks and we are planning to allow a real estate mogul/manager to destroy our gift of life. Other than developing empty existing buildings, this Director is on the side of PRESERVING OUR EXISTING LAND. Once land is gone, it’s no turning back as we are not making more land. And yes, we have Board members who appear to be excited at Management’s proposal to rid our community of open space. One Board member even suggested tearing down Garage #5 to provide more space for development. The magic words are “making more money” for the corporation. However, I do believe this is not guaranteed. I will assist by working with all cooperators, legislators top to bottom including city, state and federal representatives to SAVE OUR LAND AND OPEN SPACE THAT EXISTS. If a vote is suggested prior to May 2014 as suspected, cooperators will be notified. We are a “middle income” housing development. We worked hard to be able to have affordable housing. We earn too much to qualify for Public/Low Income

Housing. We don’t have the income to live in upper income communities. The majority of us don’t have summer homes to escape the urban environment. This is our home and we shall keep our existing parks and open space. Maybe we can one day find a Management Company who will work with us in making what we have more beautiful, safe and always affordable. It’s ok that Real Estate Developers do what they are trained to do when it comes to buying, selling and leasing land. I am sure our present Real Estate/Management Company can locate another community that is OPEN to new development. Land is a very sensitive issue and I am on the side of cooperators in NOT losing any land for development as suggested by our present Management Company. My position will be supporting land used for gardening, recreation and play space. Outside of our community, we have a country that is on a “resource quest” to own and develop land all over the world regardless of environmental and people issues. We don’t have a lot of jobs now because everything is made somewhere else. BLACK HISTORY & HEART HEALTH MONTH Hopefully, all cooperators are enjoying the celebrations all over the city. Continue to share with me what concerns YOU! I am your “volunteer advocate.” The push for taking our open space is real. I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, 2049 Bartow Avenue – Bronx, 10475 – 917-324-1033 or evelyntinez @aol.com.

Reminder: We hope to see you at our 13th Annual NCNW Black History Youth Celebration, co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund, on Saturday, February 22nd at Dreiser Auditorium B, 1:00 – 4 p.m. Over the last thirteen years at the celebration, there were Black Inventors table displays, African and praise dancing, poetry, spoken word, steppers, cheerleaders, singers, theatrical presentations, art and craft and much more. One of our highlights was when Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Floyd Carter spoke to the audience about his experience as a Tuskegee Airman, plus encouraging the students to stay in school, earn good grades and

never let someone stop them for fulfilling their dreams. We still need members to volunteer for this special event. Please contact Lori Melton at (917) 399-2643. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Saturday, May 3, tour of Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America (prepared and served by the senior students). After lunch, we head to Woodbury Commons. On the return home, we will drop off at 3 locations. Cost $95. Call 718-671-4804 /718-320-9694 and 718320-2366 to make your reservation. Make checks payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to: NCNW, P.O.

Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. Be safe/and prepare for these winter days: 1. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk of your car during winter months. 2. Make an emergency plan for your household, including posting emergency contact numbers for children, caregivers, and elderly family member. 3. Always keep a first-aid kit and flashlights readily accessible. 4. Charge cell phones prior to the threat of bad weather and invest in car and solar chargers. 5. Remember medication and sanitary items for infants and seniors Stay warm! Happy birthday February members. –Maxine Sullivan

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Association Meeting – Due to the threat of inclement weather, last Saturday’s meeting was canceled. Our next meeting will take place on Saturday, March 8th in Dreiser Center, Rm. 15 at 4 p.m. There will be a report on the 2nd International People's Tribunal in its campaign to expose the so-called "neutral" International Criminal Court on the latest weapon in the West's arsenal to re-colonize Africa and African people. Co-op City Spelling Bee – March 22nd, 10:00 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. All participants should be in grades 4 to 8. The grand prize winner will receive $100. To register or volunteer, call 718-379-5555. Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair Save the date and plan to attend the Association's Tenth Annual Wholistic

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Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 12th at 12 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, in honor of IMHOTEP, the world's first doctor. There will be lots of information, advice, testimonies, entertainment and refreshments. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. If your goal is to lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques, then this is for you! Call 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! No experience necessary. Call

646-301-9438. Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Simple dance steps for easier participation. Come and enjoy! Call 917903-7073. M u s i c A p p re c i a tion/Singing Classes – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. All levels of vocal abilities are accepted. Computer Laptop Classes – The next class will be 2/11, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. $5 fee. Members get one class free. All are invited to attend. Education – The Institute for Youth Study Group meets on 2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. and 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Call 718-379-5555.

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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com February Game Changer Focus HEALTH: Health equality for all

Americans, including a healthy life and high quality health care. Everyone will have equal access to affordable, high quality health care and racially disparate health outcomes will end. AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE DEADLINE March 31, 2014. The NY State of Health the Official Health Plan Marketplace (855.355.5777 or TTY 800.662.1220) offers insurance to the uninsured and the underinsured. In Person Assistors (IPA) Navigators provide education on the Affordable Care Act and will provide in

TRAVEL EVENTS/2014: (Travel insurance encouraged) ▪ Mar. 18-20 (Tuesday-Thursday). We are going back to Atlantic City to BALLY’S casino – not the Atlantic Club casino, whose doors have closed. Price: Double: $220/pp & Single: $285. Rebates: $30 slot bonus + $20 food + $10 cash bonus. On day of return will stop at RESORTS Casino – Rebate: $25 slot bonus. FINAL PAYMENT DUE NOW. Contacts: Virginia S/Beverly J, 718-379-0377. ▪ Thurs., May 8. A spring trip to see the Biblical story of MOSES at the Sight and Sound Theatre, PA, plus a delicious luncheon at Good n’ Plenty’s family style dining. Matinee price: $125. Wait list available. Contacts: Serita G., 347564-5722/Beverly J., 718-379-0377. ▪ Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the CROWN PRINCESS. NOTE: Final payment due Wed., May 28. New applications - Closed. Contacts: Claudette D., 718-379-4784/Beverly J., 718-3790377. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices includes transportation): Sign up for the BB King (King of Blues) show at Lehman Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19th. Price – TBD. Deposit $40 now to hold seat. Come to Dreiser, Clubroom, 19 – Check the (WOF) Wall of Information and see

what other new and exciting shows are pending. GOOD AND WELFARE: We extend our heartfelt sympathies to both George Crouch for the recent loss of his sister, Norma Totah, and to Viola Washingtin for the recent loss of her son, Gregory. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. To our members still recuperating, we want you to know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. 1. Members and friends, we require your telephone number when signing up for shows and/or trips along with a deposit to reserve your seat. 2. Please note - Cash payments will no longer be accepted for security reasons. 3. All checks/money orders, payable - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. 4. FYI - Committee members will be available MONDAYS and/or THURSDAYS after 3:00 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 19, 718-379-0377 (weather permitting). NOTE: THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH, 1:30 P.M., DREISER AUDITORIUM. See you there. “Faith is believing that the outcome will be what it should be, no matter what it is.” —Claudette Davis

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Children’s Early Morning Drop-off and After School Programs – School days. Call 718-379-5555. Employment Assistance – Contact us at 718-379-5555 for information about employment. If you are unable to attend this week‘s meeting, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.” Wishing a beautiful and inspired week ahead to all! —Mercedes A. Terzol

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sal pre-kindergarten with a tax on wealthy New Yorkers and to change the NYPD Stop & Frisk laws. Rally for The Central Park Five Members of our community were recently invited to City Hall to encourage Mayor de Blasio to settle the case of the Central Park Five (CPF). The NYPD coerced the CPF into confessing to a rape that occurred on April 19, 1989 that they did not commit. These minor boys were tried and convicted for the crime and served full sentences. However, the convictions were vacated in 2002 when Matias Rayes confessed to committing the crime alone and DNA evidence confirmed his involvement. I have been to five or more hearings at the NYC Federal Courthouse where the case has been constantly adjourned and there appears to be no progress or end in sight. Mayor de Blasio made campaign promises regarding the settlement of this case and the rally was held for that purpose. The CPF should be paid for the wrongful prosecution, conviction and sentencing of these youth, which has robbed them of their youth and the opportunities that they might have had. Retribution should be made. In August of last year, Deborah Nelson, the AfricanAmerican Association Vice President made arrangements for the community to view the award winning documentary of the CPF and their horrific experience. Raymond Santana and Yusef Santana

came in person and responded to the community's questions. Members of the Association will support them until their matter is settled. Domestic Violence Awareness On February 4th, the 45th Precinct and the Co-op City Public Safety presented a Domestic Violence Awareness Seminar. The testimonies were tragic. However, that is the nature of domestic violence. Ms. Ebony Rae was a panelist, who had recently began working with families that live in shelters, some of whom were subject to domestic violence. However, her own experience was very different. She expressed that she was proud and pleased to have been raised in a loving family environment where no such violence took place. Thank you to Pastor Deborah Jenkins, Faith at Work Christian Church and NYPD Clergy Liaison; Eleanor Bailey, Chairperson of Community Relations for sharing their experiences with us; and to Evelyn Turner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 45th Precinct Domestic Violence Officer Cruz; 45th Precinct Crime Prevention Officer Rabbitt; Bronx Solutions; NYC Department of Youth and Community Development for providing plenty of information and guidelines for all in attendance. Should you have questions regarding domestic violence, please contact Officer Rabbitt at 718-822-5487. Garage #5 Update Garage #5 is back to normal. Both elevators are in operation and most of the lights are working again. I'm sure that my neighbors are pleased. Co-op City Spelling Bee The African-American Association of Co-op City and the Riverbay Fund will co-sponsor the first Co-op City Spelling Bee. The date is Saturday, March 22nd at

10 a.m. The information has been sent to the community schools and by now, all students should be aware of it. A few requests have been made for a registration form and we look forward to hearing from more parents. Anything that is positive for our youth is what we should all be doing. If you are available to assist us, please volunteer by calling 718-3795555. 2nd International People's Tribunal On January 25th, members of the African-American Association witnessed the 2nd International People's Tribunal at Columbia University Law School, where a distinguished panel of international Jurists heard the people's prosecutors and testimony on war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the U.S., Great Britain, France, Italy, Canada and NATO allies. The original People's Tribunal held at Columbia Law School in January 2012, focused on human rights abuses against Libya, Cote d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Haiti, and Black people in the US. The criminal indictment was delivered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague by the Pan African Solidarity Hague Committee, organized by the December 12th Movement International Secretariat. A report will be presented to the community at the African-American Association's March 8th meeting, 4 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcomed. Building Association Become active in your building association. You can gain lots of community information and meet and greet your friends and neighbors. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or telephone number, 718-671-5957.

The weather outside is frightful, and everyone has just about had enough of the snow and freezing temperatures. Well, we have the perfect cure to chase your winter blues away. We’re bringing the heat to Co-op City on Saturday, March 8th. It’s a Mardi Gras Dance!!! Come one, come all to celebrate Mardi Gras at 177 Dreiser LoopDreiser Center Auditorium C, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. We’re throwing a huge party here in our very own backyard. Why fly to NOLA (New Orleans,

Louisiana) or Brazil when you can meet up with your friends and neighbors closer to home? On behalf of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing (CTSAH), we would like to invite you to join us to dance the night away to the music of renowned DJ O. Minaya who will be spinnin’ music from back in the days to today’s artists. D.J. O. Minaya, born and raised in the Bronx, can be heard on Rhythm 105.9fm in California every Friday and owns www.sikmixx

radio.com internet radio and is on Thisis50.com. Did we mention that it’s BYOBB (you know what that means, more for me and more for you to enjoy). We’ll have a best mask competition and door prizes. Set ups, including ice, will be available. Everybody likes a good party. That’s why we’re inviting you to come to celebrate Mardi Gras in mask on Saturday, March 8 from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop – Dreiser Center

Auditorium C. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. Complimentary mask is included with your purchase. So get your tickets now! Call: Bernie @ 646-522-5498; Linda @ 917-7217227; Dolores @ 718-379-0910; and Ebony @ 718-679-5417. Laissez lesbons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! Visit us on Facebook at: www.ctsah.net. Thank you. —Sebastian Ulanga

The Association wishes to note that if we stick together, we can accomplish so much in life. In this building, we have 4 people who run the board of the association

and we are all over 70 years of age. We enjoy doing what we do. We have asked for younger cooperators to join us, but no one has come forward as of this present time.

I am trying to find a guest speaker for our February meeting. I try to look for people who would be of interest to you, the cooperator.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MAUDE MASON, Assistant Treasurer. Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in. —Patricia Mayo Bonaparte

It is wonderful to see that so many Black History Month activities are being planned in our community and throughout the City. We should keep in mind that love, kindness and support for other human beings should be practiced every day of the year, and not only during February. On February 22nd at 1:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center Auditorium, the National Council of Negro Women will hold its Black History Month Program where there will be a tribute of Nelson Mandela. All are welcomed. Last Saturday, I was delighted to attend a program at The American Museum of Natural History which featured The Delfeayo Marsalis Jazz Bank and the Young People's Chorus of NYC. Rapper, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels also entertained. The program included dancers, fashions, games, raffles and prizes. The finale featured The New Orleans Swamp Donkeys Traditional Jass Band that marched all around the theater. This was a multi-cultural affair and it is pleasing to see the coming together of cultures and everyone having a good time together. I trust that eventually the House of Representatives and the Senate will cooperate with and support the first AfricanAmerican President of the U.S. in his attempts to bring about positive changes for our nation. The backwardness and evil of some House and Senate members is appalling. I believe they are there to remind us that "racism" is still alive and thriving in America. However, most Americans will continue to do the right thing and support President Barack Obama, which is the reason he won a second term. New York City's new Mayor de Blasio is attempting to do the right thing also by taking steps to incorporate univer-

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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Wednesday at 7 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 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7 p.m. Sunday School Breakfast Program for Children and Youth Sunday School for children and youth is now in session. Our program begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast to follow. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Saturday, March 8th, 9 a.m. – Sound of Praise presents “True Worship,

Uninhibited Praise,” 2nd Annual Worship and Praise Breakfast. Worship and Praise through Song, Dance and God’s Holy Word. Donation: $15. For tickets and/or additional information, call the church office: (718) 862-9172. Saturday, March 15th, 2 p.m. – New York State Committee cordially invites you to a performance of “Alive! The Musical, 55 + and Kickin” (a Vy Higginsen production), at The Dempsey Theatre, Harlem, NY. Alive features singers 55 and over, a talented cast of performers with unique voices selected for their ability to portray the resilience of the human spirit. Tickets: $40 without transportation; $50 with transportation. For information and/or reservations, call

(718) 320-0539 or (718) 320-0691. 45th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON Saturday, March 22nd, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. – The Pastor and Members of Community Protestant Church cordially invite you to attend our 45th Anniversary Luncheon at the V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle, NY. Tickets: $60. For tickets and/or additional information, contact the church at (718) 862-9172. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and congregation of the Church of 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 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8

p.m. to 9 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men's Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month. Seniors' Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles' Ministry meets every third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors' Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11 am. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12 to 1 p.m. Church of the New Vision "Next Generation for Christ" Ministry will be having a "Fish Fry" on February 15, starting at noon. Cost for dinner: $10. Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada 3days/2-nights, August 20-22. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, hotel accommodations on Canadian side, professional guided tour of Toronto, Duty Free shopping, and much more. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, Double $500pp and Single $580pp. Valid passport is required. Make checks/money order payable to Church of the New Vision and mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037 Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Canada.

For information, please contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748, T. Gavin at 917-587-5057 or church office, 718671-8746. Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision. P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY. 10475. Please visit our website at www.church ofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday, 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is Thursday, 7 p.m.

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320-0503. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Happy are they whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!” (Psalm 119:1) —M. Chambers

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Negative Emotions As we explore the power of negative emotions, I invite you to read 2 Samuel 13, an Old Testament Bible story that has all the drama of a modern soap opera. In the midst of this turmoil, people ended up inflicting much physical and emotional pain on each other. The consequences of their behavior touched the entire royal family of King David, impacting even future generations. Amnon’s (David’s oldest son) “love” for Tamar could not have been true love, but rather a strong sexual drive, because as soon as he achieved his goal he “hated her with intense hatred. In fact, he hated her more than he had loved her” (vs. 15, NIV). Amnon’s experience illustrates emotional extremes: uncontrolled passion (in the context of an incestuous relationship) and hatred. Amnon’s “love” turned almost instantly into hatred. He despised his sister’s final plea and drove her out of his quarters by force. Tamar (Amnon’s sister) was truly the victim. She did not permit any of Amnon’s advances, which frus-

trated him. She served her brother in obedience to the king. And when Amnon’s intentions became clear, she did her best to dissuade him and to outline the devastating consequences of such a wicked act. Being determined to do what he wanted, he proceeded with his plan. Tamar must have felt angry, humiliated, and used; she surely suffered with significantly lowered selfesteem. Her brother Absalom did not offer much relief, but instead advised her to keep silent. However, Absalom devised a plan to kill Amnon in order to avenge her rape. David, father of all involved, experienced anger and grief over these events. When have you experienced hatred, sadness, fear, rage, or jealousy? How did you deal with them? What do you wish you had done differently? Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue; 718.320.0518, www.coopcitysdachurch.org. Our services are open to everyone—come as you are. Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Wednesday

evenings (7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.) Bread available for yourself or a neighbor who may need food. Regular Meetings: 1. Wednesday Prayer & Praise Meeting: 7:30 p.m. (Bible Study: (1 Peter 3) "Submission and Marriage." 2. Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. (2/15) "Jesus and Social Outcasts." 3. Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (2/15) Sermon: "Peacemaking." 4. Health Ministry: Saturdays 3-4 p.m. Workbook guided discussion on health from a mental, physical and spiritual view. 5. Disabilities Ministry: 2/12, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 6. Family Ministry: Couples Brunch, Sunday (2/16) 7. Children Ministry: Engaging programs lead by experienced, Christian teachers. 8. Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. (for youth ages 6-17) 9. Adult Exercise Program: (Free) Sundays—12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. –Pastor Terry Giles

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, intercultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street lvel, (under Building #7 near Dreiser

Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation/Adult Bible Study - 9:15-10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Smith's Sermon Topic: ...And God Said So!!!" Reading from Sacred scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 Thought of the Week: "To name something is to wait for it in the place you think it will pass." Amir Baraka Weekly Activities – Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome. Never a fee, and is non-sectarian! Bible Study - Please join us for special Bible

Study & Prayer. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome! Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here's how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. or Sunday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors. Upcoming Event - Spring Revival, April 30 May 2. GOOD NEWS! Church of the Savior will be moving to her new worship center very soon. We want you to come and grow with us. Location and time of service to be announced. —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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THE CO-OP CITY MOSQUE IS OPEN FOR FRIDAY SABBATH PRAYERS (JUMAA’H) In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Say: We believe in God, and what has been revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes; and in the Books given to Moses, Jesus, and the Prophets, from their Lord. We make no distinction between one and another among them...and to God do we bow our will. The Holy Qur'an - C: 3, V: 84 The Islamic Cultural Center of North America (ICCNA) established the Co-op City Mosque in November, 2013. The first Islamic institution in this diverse community, it adds to the religious harmony already present here. Our Congregational Prayer Service (Jumaa'h) takes place every Friday at 177 Dreiser Loop in Room 9, from noon to 1 p.m. We invite all residents to come and fellowship with your Muslim neighbors and learn answers to questions about Islam, the Mosque and Muslim life. Likewise, we are honored to participate in the various programs taking place here in Co-op City and look forward to a most fruitful relationship. In closing, Peace be unto you, —Sheik Mousaa Drammeh

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“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Spiritual food for thought: We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies…Martin Luther King Jr. The Greater Love family worships God in Spirit and in Truth. We are a loving, teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible Way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” We are located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All are welcome to fellowship with us! Black History Month: During the month of February Greater Love’s youth will recognize African American women and men that have made great contributions toward our growth and progress. Join us for our afternoon Worship Service and listen to what our young people have to say. Also, the Greater Love Faithfuls Youth Choir will perform at Co-op City’s Black History Month celebration in Dreiser Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. Men’s Fellowship: Come out and hear powerful testimonies of “How I Got Over,” Saturday, February 22nd

from 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Males of all ages are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible Study: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m. Sunday Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Youth Nite (ages 13+) – Every 2nd and 4th Friday at 7 p.m. Next: Feb. 28th KFC Ministry (Kids for Christ), Ages 5-12: Meets Monthly – Next: Sat., March 8th at 12 p.m. Food Pantry: We welcome donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please bring items to the church. The pantry will open

shortly. However, if you have an urgent need simply call/text/email and leave your name, callback number and the best time to reach you 917-476-2326 or clandrum82@ gmail.com. Christian Book Drive: Please donate your unused or surplus Bibles, Christian books, Bible dictionaries/encyclopedias & inspirational books to the church library. Call/Text 917-476-2326 to arrange a pick-up. Prayer Requests: Allow us to pray for you; the sick, the shut in, the bereaved and any other condition or circumstance. Submit your requests via email to glcubc@optonline.net, or stop in to complete a prayer card, and we will take it to the Lord in prayer. Peace & Blessings! —Pastor Carol Landrum

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our phone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:00 p.m. We invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, March 11 for the next Men’s Prayer Service. On Sunday, February 16 at our 11 a.m. service the First Lady’s Ministry will celebrate their 18th Anniversary. The guest speaker will be Rev. Sharon Reese, Associate Minister at St. Paul Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. All are invited to this celebratory service. Christians United for Israel invites you to a Pastor and Ministry Leader’s Luncheon on Wednesday, February 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at Co-op City Baptist Church, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Rev. Michael A. Stevens,

Sr., Pastor of University City Church of God, located in Charlotte, NC will be the guest speaker. Please call the church at 718-320-3774 for additional information or to let us know you will be attending. Our annual Black History Program will be held on February 22 at 10 a.m. All are invited to join us to learn our history. On Sunday, February 23, we will have our Black History Sunday service at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Davis, Pastor of Harvest Restoration Ministry in Co-op City. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them next year as they sail to the Caribbean. They will be sailing

on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas going to Kings Wharf, Bermuda, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Labadee, Haiti. This 10-day cruise will be from Thursday, July 17, to Saturday, July 26. For additional information or reservations, please call 718-3790541, 917-612-1245 or 718-3203774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). Thought for this week: “In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Prov. 16: 9 “You will not find any Peace by engaging in excessive planning; attempting to control what will happen in the future. This is a commonly practiced form of unbelief.” (Sarah Young, Jesus Calling). Planning is a good thing, however, there are so many things we want to do

with the hope that if we work hard enough, God will get in our schedule. It’s not that planning is wrong, but it can be a deep heart issue. We may plan and plan only to be disappointed at the end. Our planning can be less about organization, and more about worry about how things will work out. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 Sense how God is saying, Lay it down, all the planning, all the worry about how things will work out. The promise is that God is in control. He knows exactly where he is taking us, and as we trust Him, His ways may look very different and far more fulfilling

than our carefully drawn plans. Planning is good, but don’t get trapped in excessive planning. God’s ways are higher than our ways, and if we keep that trust above our planning, then we will be open to go in whatever direction God leads. The first thing in our plan every day must be TRUST GOD. We want to remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

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There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! AARP Tax- Aide – Hosted by JASA; Free Tax preparation and free e-File - 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, February 4th to April 9th, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info., call 718-320-2066. Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops for Medicare Beneficiaries – Tuesday, February 18th – Hypertension - February 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. To sign up for the sessions, please call the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance - 2049 Bartow Ave., Co-op City Senior Services/JASA main office – Fridays, February 28th, March 14th & March 28th, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income, expenses (rent, medical, etc.). Info.: 718-320-2066. Legal Services NYC Bronx – will present information on their free Elder Law services and review the process involved in the creation of a will. Thursday, Feb. 20th, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31, 9:30-11 a.m. For information, call 718-320-2066. Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops for Medicare Beneficiaries – Fridays, February 21 & 28, March 7, 14, 21, and 28th, 1–3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 8. Each session covers a new topic. Sign up today and remember to mark your calendars, so you are able to attend all six sessions. To sign up for the sessions, call the Dreiser Senior Center at 718-320-1345. Arthritis Exercise program @ the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers - The program’s multiple components are to reduce pain and stiffness, maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. Wednesday, March 5th, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, 11 a.m.; Monday, March 3rd – Bartow Senior Center, Room 31, 12:45 p.m. Co-op City Institute for Senior Action Workshop Series - Come learn about your rights, benefits & entitlements, how to protect your identity, and how to become a community advocate! Fridays, February 21, 28 & March 7, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, 12:30-2 p.m. Cost for all 3 workshops:

$25; 2 workshops: $20; 1 workshop: $10. Wal-Mart – Friday, February 21, $15, Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 8:45 a.m. - Einstein Loop - 9 a.m. Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. Central Ave. – 2 hrs. Xmas Tree store, 1 hr. Trader Joe’s and 2 hrs. Amazing Savings – Monday, February 24, $13, Pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m., Dreiser Loop – 9:15 a.m. and Einstein Loop – 9:30 a.m. Valentine’s Day Party Rescheduled for Friday, February 28, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $4. Includes lunch with light refreshments, Mariachi band and DJ Woody, 50/50 raffle and gift. Stew Leonard’s – Monday, March 3rd, $5, (2 hrs.) Pick-ups: Einstein - 9:30 a.m., Bartow - 9:45 a.m., Dreiser - 10 a.m. Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. Empire Casino – Friday, March 7th $5 – Pick-ups: Einstein - 10 a.m., Bartow 10:15 a.m., Dreiser – 10:30 a.m. Please call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. TRY SPEED DATING! - Speed dating is an organized social activity in which people seeking romantic relationships have a series of short conversations with potential partners in order to determine whether there is a mutual interest – For persons 60 years or better – Wednesday, March 12th - 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 at 3 p.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register in advance. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, February 24, 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For information: 718-320-2066. Grandparent Connection – Next grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 13th, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For info., contact Hattie Lucas, 718379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-734-5935. Caregiver Support Group – Tues., Feb. 18, 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group facilitated by a social worker. For info.: 718-320-2066.

Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

WEEKLY SCHEDULE C 2/17/2014 – 2/23/2014 Organizations

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Belly Dancing Line Dancing

Wednesday, 2/19 – 6:00 pm Thursday, 2/20 – 7:00 pm

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Black Forum of Co-op City

Aerobics Zumba Toning

Monday, 2/17 – 7:30 pm Wednesday, 2/19-7:30 pm Thursday, 2/20 – 8:00 pm

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Pelham Brotherhood Lodge # 616

Meeting

Friday, 2/21 – 7:30 pm

Bible Study

Sunday, 2/23 – 10:00 am

Worship

Tuesday, 2/18 – 5:00 pm

Game

Wednesday, 2/19 – 1:00 pm

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Thursday, 2/20 – 7:00 pm

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Wednesday, 2/19 – 5:00 pm Sunday, 2/23 – 8:00 am

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African-American Association

Circle of Christ Church Deeper Life Church

Duplicate Bridge

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

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Developing Manhood Bible Study

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Bible Study

Sunday, 2/23 – 10:00 am

Prayer

Friday, 2/21 – 11:00 am

Bible Study

Tuesday, 2/18 – 5:30 pm

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Monday, 2/23 - 5:30 pm Wednesday, 2/19 – 5:30 pm

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Life Group Meeting Worship Service

Tuesday, 2/18 – 7:00 pm

Toastmasters of Co-op City

Meeting

Thursday, 2/20-7:00 pm

Zodiacs Track Foundation

Track Practice

Tuesday, 2/18 – 6:00 pm Thursday, 2/20 – 6:00 pm

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Tuesday, 2/18– 6:00 pm

College Fair

Saturday, 2/22 – 9:00 am

Harvest Restoration Ministries Iglesia Cristiana Marcos Islamic Culture Club Mount Calvary Baptist Church

New York Lyons Track

Newsong Church

Weight Watchers Williamsbridge Club

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FYI: AARP presents Life@50+ Boston Just for You!!! At the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center; May 8-10. To register: www.aarp.org/events or call 1-800-650-6839. To be included, world-class entertainers, dynamic speakers, lifestyle and learning sessions, a jam-packed exhibit floor and a city full of charm and tradition. Get well wishes to Mother Miriam Henson and to Veray Darby and Barbara DeSilva. Happy Valentine’s Day wishes to all our members and friends…Here’s hoping the ice, snow and cold weather are not stopping you from keeping active…Just remember, Spring and Summer will be here before you know it. NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES March 31-April 1 – Sands Casino w/a $20 free play & lunch voucher; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; full buffet breakfast and then to see MOSES at the Millennium Theater; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach …$295/double; $285/triple; $345/single (travel insurance

to be determined). FINAL PAYMENT WAS DUE AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING…contact Jean, 718-3793742. May 21 – The Magic of Motown at Foxwoods’ Fox Theatre – Stroll down memory lane with the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The O’Jays, The Platters and many more…$84/pp includes reserved seating, free buffet, $10 slot play, transportation and gratuities… Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the Hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights…Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I$1,438; Balcony: E-2-$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N$1,827; Outside cabin: I-$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 -- $350 deposit will secure early-bird rates…contact Jean, 718-3793742. —Delores Debnam

Happy birthday or happy anniversary to all those who celebrate the month of February. Wednesday, February 19—Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Weather permitting. Tuesday, March 25—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price $33. Time 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Wednesday, April 23—Going to Courtlandt, N.Y. for lunch and show. “THE RAT PACK.” Price is $69. Pick-up time, 9 a.m. Also Marilyn Monroe will be singing and including a member from the audience. Pick-up at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. A $5 deposit will hold your seat. All payments must be paid by March 20th.

Menu—Fruit cup, salad, prime rib of beef, chicken marsala, stuffed filet of sole, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma, NY for luncheon. “JERSEY BOYS” - Wonderful music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Price is $79. All payments must be paid by May 15. Menu - Fruit cup, minestrone soup, half of chicken, London Broil and Tilapia, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. With great sadness and sympathy that we extend to Marilyn Sherman and family of the passing of their beloved husband and father, Nathan Sherman. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 from Monday-Thursday, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. Also call Mary at 718-379-4899 in evening. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

OFFICE: We are open 2 days a week. Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. FLEA MARKET: We are now selling jewelry; many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered

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

REMINDER: Monday, February 17, back to Showboat Casino. The cost per person is $33, and receive a bonus slot play of $25. Pick-up time is at 8 a.m. from Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. There will be a membership meeting on Tuesday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. Dues for members and new members are $12. Please join us for a good cause. Friday, April 4th, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for an hilarious comedy mystery, Busy Body. The cost per person is $78. Entrée choice of Yankee pot roast, fried shrimps, chicken cordon bleu, summer herb cod, chef’s daily special, baked vegetable lasagna or vegetable kabobs. Selection of homemade breads, salad, mashed potato, potato pancakes topped off with their miniature desserts, coffee or tea. Please send a deposit of as little as $5 to hold your reservation. All balances or full payment must be paid by March 26. “Moses” at the Millennium Theatre,

Lancaster, Pa., Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th. Day 1-Lunch at the Hershey Farm Restaurant, followed by Moses and dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. Overnight at the Hawthorne Inn with breakfast and then onward to the Sands Casino and bonus package of the day. Cost per person-double $245; triple$235; and single-$287. Please send in your deposit to hold your reservation. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 17. For all of the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005 Mondays through Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 5 to 8 p.m. Please stay safe in this inclement weather. Remember those who are homebound and in nursing homes. Give them a call. Good health and healing are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

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Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014

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

In France, a doctor in one of the provinces has worked for many years among the poor. He is now a very old man, but continues to serve faithfully. One day, one of the elderly women watched him as he skillfully bandaged the wound of her grandchild. After several minutes, she said, "Doctor, you have treated three generations of my family and you have perfected the art of healing." The wise old doctor replied, “Thank you, but I only dress the wounds; G-d does the healing." There is expressed in these perceptive words the true relationship between man and G-d. Man’s responsibility is to dress the wounds of suffer-

ing that exist about him, and through Gd, healing will be effected. We have within us the power to help heal the sores of society. We can live and help when we see our responsibilities to give. We can demonstrate to the world that we truly care - care enough to give the very most. All we need do is dress the wounds, and as they heal, we ourselves will be healed in turn. For there is no prayer without care, no belief without grief, no healing without feeling. The mystery of healing is that he who applies the dressing, as well as he who receives the balm is healed.

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 candlelighting time. Saturday morning serv-

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

Building 29 Association

Our meeting was held on Feb. 5, rear of Building 29B. The item of most importance was the formation of a Nominating Committee, which has been resolved. We are in need of volunteers to fill various positions: President, Vice President, Floor Captains, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary. We are striving to make our Association more interesting and active. We seek input from our fellow cooperators and thank those who have shared ideas in the past - but help is needed if they are going to bear fruit. We urge our fellow cooperators to please read your community newspapers and attend building and general meetings to be aware of what is happening and to become more active, thereby bringing about more positive, proactive results for the space we share. When we fail to raise our collective voices on issues which concern our

general well-being, decisions can and are made for us which may prove to be oppressive. Example – the decision concerning the upsizing or downsizing of apartments according to the article appearing in the Oct. 17 issue of the City News. The decision made by HCR adversely effects residents who have been here for five years or more. As a result, they are forced to pay maintenance for space that no longer addresses their needs. Cooperators, it is not too late for us to strive to do just what the name of our community implies: cooperate. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. When the effort is made by us to work together, we have more of an impact on the decisions that are made for us. Our warm thanks to Officer Rivera from the Co-op City Public Safety Department for being our informative guest. —Novella Thomas

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The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718379-6920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, February 14, is before 5:10 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, February 15, at 6:11 p.m. Coming Events: Saturday, February 15, at 9:00 a.m. – Please join Rabbi Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the minyon. Note*** We will not be having Bingo during February or March. Sunday, March 16 – Save this date as we are sure that you will want to attend the Purim Luncheon. Plans are in

the works for a fun afternoon. More information will appear at a later date. Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time. Happy February birthday to: Jeffrey Sherman on the 3rd and Debbie Schwartz on the 18th. Many more n good health. Dues for 2014 are due now!! Thank you. Your help is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Library Now Open February operating hours are as follows: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Days & hours will change monthly. There are NO papers to fill out - we are operating on the honor system. You can borrow one to two books at a time and are expected to return one to two books. You can replace the books you borrow with other books. Fundraiser Cake Sale Today, February 15 from 11 a.m. until...Donations are needed of either home made or purchased cakes, muffins, donuts, cookies, pies, etc. Whatever you bake or buy, someone will purchase and eat. Have a sweet tooth? Come on down and get satisfied. The Cake Sale will be held in the Association Room, 32 B-first floor rear. Atlantic City Fundraiser Saturday, April 5, is the date we are going to Caesar's in Atlantic City. The charge is $35 and the rebate is $20. Caesars' is centrally located, close to other casinos and in proximity to "The Walk" outlet stores and numerous restaurants. In addition, Caesar's has its own shopping arcade. We will be leaving at 8:30 a.m. from Building 32 and on the return, we will be making three stops. Payment

MUST be received by March 20; checks or money orders made out to Building 32 Association. To make your payment, or for further information, PLEASE CONTACT Eleanor Bailey at 718-379-7754 or Dolores Rankin at 718-379-0910. You can mail your payment to Ms. Bailey at 4180 Hutchinson River Pkwy, Apt. 10 A or Ms. Rankin at 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway, Apt. 10 E, Bronx, NY 10475. South Pacific Mark your calendar for our trip to the Westchester Dinner Theatre. We will be going to the matinee performance of one of the most outstanding shows to have appeared on Broadway, South Pacific. The date is Wednesday, October 22, and the charge of $80 includes the show, a full course luncheon, all taxes and gratuities and round trip transportation. Again, for further information or to purchase your ticket, contact Ms. Bailey or Ms. Rankin, whose numbers appear above. Cruises Information about our two upcoming no-fly cruises will be appearing in the building glass-enclosed showcases shortly, followed by information in this column. We are planning a few other trips, so keep reading... —Lorna Smith

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Co-op City Times / February 15, 2014 The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl. Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 invites everyone to worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible Study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. FOCUS: The power of the incorruptible Word of God is able to lead souls to a new experience and the eternal life. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-790-9120. Schedule: Sunday Worship - Spanish 9:30 a.m.; English Worship 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School 11:30 a.m.; Monday 9:3011:30 a.m. - prayer/reflections; Wed. Prayer 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./ Thurs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ms. Veronica Carreras of Bronxworks will be at 159 Dreiser Loop every Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and in Rm. 10, Dreiser, from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. to assist individuals and businesses with enroll-

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abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time? 1Peter 1:3-5 For as much as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot; Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

Who by him do believe in God that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. (1 Peter 1: 18-22) A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another. (John 13:34-35) Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. (I John 3:1)

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ment. You can call for an appt. at 646629-3245. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. Saturday, Feb. 15 – 8:30 a.m., the American Clergy Leadership Conference will present a clergy breakfast ($10 vol. donation) followed by worship service and a re-commitment ceremony for spouses, parents/children; brethren with God – Holy Communion will be served. www.rosarioministries.com. "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy." - Psalm 126:5. Psalm 126 describes an interesting process that goes against our natural tendencies when we are taken into a difficult period in our lives. Whenever we are hurled into a crisis that brings tears, our tendency is to

retreat or recoil in fear and hurt. However, there is a better way that God tells us to handle such times of travail. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. "He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him" (Ps. 126:5-6). God is telling us that if we will do what is unnatural for us in these circumstances, He will make sure that what we sow in tears will return in joy. This is one of the most important lessons I have learned when faced with difficult circumstances. Rather than sit back and allow self-pity and discouragement to consume us, we should plant seed during this time. Reach out to a person who needs a friend. Invest in the life of another. See where you can be a blessing

God loves us with an everlasting love; therefore, we should love one another. It is important that we let our neighbors, co-workers and all who we have con tact with daily know that we love them. And those of us, who are privilege to have family, take time to let them know every day that we really love them. Especially when they are leaving for school or work in the morning, children want to know that their parent really love them and expressed the same. May the rich blessings of God be with everyone, all the days of your life as you all seek to walk in His perfect love. For further information, call (718) 324-0334; 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies to someone. Give of yourself. "You must not let the circumstances destroy you! Too many in the Kingdom are counting on you to come through this because of the calling on your life!" Those were the words spoken to me by a friend one time when I was in the midst of a very difficult business and personal circumstance that was threatening to destroy me emotionally. This person saw what God was doing and the fruit that God wanted to bring from these circumstances. Sometimes we need others around us to push us through the difficult times. If you find yourself in a difficult place today, see where you can sow some seed. Soon you will be reaping songs of joy. —Bishop Dr. Nancy Rosario

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Cleaning Service - Carpet and Upholstery

Appliances Repair

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

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

(718) 320-5112

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DWI Program

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

M & M FLOORS

2/22

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

Continental Hair Styles 347-316-9318 1565 Odell St. Suite 5H, Bronx NY 10462

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

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

3/22

Cleaning Service - Carpet and Upholstery 2/22

FREE Hair Weave w/purchase of 2 hair bundles We Try our Braidless Hair Extensions sell hair No Glue, No Rubberbands, No Thread!

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We use Peruvian Malaysian Brazilian and Moroccan Hair! 2/15

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT Fully Insured

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718.792.2655

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

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HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

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

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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Laundry Room Etiquette Please be considerate of others when sharing use of the laundry room. While using the machines or waiting for your clothes to finish: • Please refrain from playing loud music; • Keep an eye on young children accompanying you;

Volunteers

• Do not leave clothes unattended in washers and dryers for long periods of time; • Do not remove carts from laundry rooms; • Do not use the laundry baskets and/or laundry tables to sort dirty clothes.

February is Heart Health Month!

As of Wednesday, September 18, 2013 the new iOS7 feature brings added security to your Apple devices. • By downloading the new operating system, should your device be lost or stolen it cannot be reprogrammed without an Apple ID and password. • The download is FREE from Apple.

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For additional crime prevention tips or programs, contact your local Precinct's Crime Prevention Officer or visit the NYPD's Crime Prevention Section www.nyc.gov/NYPD/crimeprevention

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