Co-op City Times 02/18/12 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 7

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Kaufman urges full Board to unite to fight unnecessary abatement work BY DEREK ALGER Stephen Kaufman, who represented Co-op City in the Assembly for 18 years, reported to the Board this week that asbestos abatement work on flooring tiles was unnecessary because there was no hazard from asbestos since it is encapsulated and not airborne. Kaufman said the problem at the moment was to determine whether the state or the city has actual jurisdiction over the “selective enforcement” requiring such work in Co-op City, which is costing some $4 million per year. “We’re being punished for no reason,” Kaufman told the full Board at a meeting Wednesday evening. “This is a noble battle, you did nothing wrong. I think this is a battle you need to be united on.” An extensive report was completed by Kaufman, with the assistance of Joseph Miele, a former commissioner of the City of New York’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), who was also at the meeting. The Board now has the report and is considering what is the best course of action to try and eliminate the unnecessary asbestos abatement work which has so far cost Co-op City in excess of $20 million. According to the report, Kaufman noted, some 65,000 tests were conducted,

with no cases of hazardous conditions found since the asbestos is not friable, or airborne, and it is contained within the mastic glue of the floor tiles. “If there is no friability, there is no problem,” Kaufman said. “The solution to prevent any asbestos problem is encapsulation, and the mastic glue in the tiles does that.” Kaufman argued the State of New York should re-take the jurisdiction that prior administrations gave to New York City over Co-op City, a state MitchellLama housing development. “There is no value added to what you’re doing,” said Miele, the commissioner of the city’s DEP from 1996-2002. “All you are doing is wasting assets. The bottom line is there is no risk, all asbestos is contained and no one has said there was a problem.” Kaufman and Miele both observed that the city says the asbestos abatement work is being required by the state and the state is saying it is being required by the city. “There is no basis in fact for requiring this work,” Miele said. “Co-op City is the only residential housing required to do such work. Why did they pick you out? The left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing.”

Co-op City teenager arrested on gun and marijuana possession charges BY BILL STUTTIG A 17-year-old Co-op City resident was arrested by 45th Precinct Detectives on gun possession and marijuana charges after the investigators found several illegal weapons inside the bedroom closet of the suspect last Friday afternoon, February 10th, according to a criminal complaints released by the Bronx District Attorney’s office. The criminal complaint states that investigators found inside of a backpack stored in a bedroom closet of the suspect, a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol, a loaded 12-gauge shotgun, a Billy club,

and 27 clear zip-lock bags filled with a substance identified by investigators to be marijuana. The suspect was taken into custody and, according to the criminal complaint, charged with three counts of criminal possession of a weapon, possession of ammunition, and unlawful possession of marijuana. According to the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the teenager was arraigned last Saturday, February 11th and released on his own recognizance, with no (Continued on page 4)

H olid a y closin g M on d a y a n d Co-op City Times d ea d lin e n ot ice Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Shareholders may contact their local CSO for services and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for emergencies. Because of the holiday shortened work week, all Directors’ viewpoints and club articles must be submitted by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, February 25th issue of the Co-op City Times. Articles and viewpoints may be submitted electronically 24/7 to cctimes@riverbay corp.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. We wish our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

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N.Y. agrees to HUD guarantee request to insure Co-op City’s $600M refinance loan BY ROZAAN BOONE Wells Fargo has reported that both the City and State of New York have agreed to the combined $70M top loss guarantee requested by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in January in order for Co-op City to receive mortgage insurance from HUD through the 223F program by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). In recent correspondence to Herbert Freedman, principal of Riverbay’s managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., the Managing Director of the FHA Platform at Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Cathy Pharis, reported that “…the State and City are on board with HUD to take a $70MM combined top loss…” Previously, Wells Fargo had secured a $35M combined top loss guarantee from the City and State of New York, however, in mid-January, HUD requested that the local guarantee be in excess of 10% of the loan amount (in the range of $70M) or better, to “assure the on-going solvency of the overall mortgage insurance fund in the unexpected event of a claim on this project.” In management’s update to the Board

dated February 14, Freedman wrote: “On the one hand, we are happy to report that we have been advised that New York State and New York City have agreed to a $70,000,000 ‘guaranty’ which makes the HUD/HFA loan possible….” Freedman pointed out that the HUD loan guarantee is significant because at present rates of under 4.5% on a self amortizing, 35 year loan, savings of over $4M a year could be realized. The HUD loan guarantee would also result in savings of $6M a year starting in 2013 when the current NYCB loan rate rises. “The [HCR imposed] October rent increase can or could be reduced or eliminated and if we use the cogeneration savings for capital projects, the HUD loan savings can be used to keep carrying charges low. And yes, Marion Scott Real Estate is the catalyst for both opportunities and we will not let anyone try to make light of our role,” Freedman stated in his update memo to the Board, noting that a recent “opinion” by a Board Director implied that a Board member (Continued on page 2)

Electrical Substation Maintenance Work in Building 2 Tuesday Phase 2 activities for Building 2 will take place on Tuesday, February 21, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The electrical breakers have to be removed for re-calibration and repair work, and spare breakers will be installed, resulting in temporary loss of power for approximately 30 minutes while the breakers are removed. Re-calibration and repair work will take two days. Phase 3 work for Building 2 will be performed on: Friday, February 24, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Massive voter registration drive on tap for Co-op City BY BILL STUTTIG Residents who are not registered to vote will have no excuse for not doing so this year as Riverbay is launching a massive community-wide voter registration drive beginning this week. Voter registration forms will be available at all lobby attendant desks and Cooperator Services Offices (CSO), in addition to the Bartow Center reception area at the administrative office on a continuous basis through the October voter registration deadline for this year’s general election. Not only can forms be picked up at this location, but completed forms can also be dropped off there as well and

Riverbay will make sure that each form is sent off for processing. “All we are asking unregistered eligible voters to do is to pick up a form, fill it out in their homes and then return it to your building’s lobby attendant and we will make sure that the form is processed and you will be officially registered to vote,” explained Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who is coordinating the community-wide effort. Once you register to vote, you are registered for life. If you move, you have to notify the Board of Elections of your (Continued on page 4)

Refinance make light of our role,” Freedman stated in his update memo to the Board, noting that a recent “opinion” by a Board Director implied that a Board member had something to do with the HUD/HFA loan which management states emphatically is “bogus, phony and untrue, adding that “an opinion should be based on some facts; this one is not.” “Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. and your management team have pushed for over 3 years to make this possible. That is and was our job and we will not let anyone else claim a role because that is not true, save only the support and encouragement of the majority Board,” management expressed to the Riverbay Board this week. In June of 2009, faced with Riverbay’s then current mortgage rate increasing from 5.2% to 6.2% in October of 2010 as the community began paying down the principal on the $480M refinancing deal of 2004, a majority of Board Directors voted to approve management’s exploration of the community’s refinancing options. Up until August of last year, HUD’s 223F program, which offers low interest 35 year loan guarantees insured by the FHA, was only open to rentals, and not condos and cooperatives, such as Co-op City. Riverbay’s management, working with Wells Fargo, petitioned HUD to open up the program to condos and co-ops, and after an intensive 18 months of negotiations, were finally able to get HUD to agree. Riverbay then attempted to file for the program, but were unsuccessful

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since there appeared to be no interest at HUD, with the size of Co-op City seemingly prohibitive. In the ensuing months, there were countless attempts by Wells Fargo to familiarize HUD with Co-op City, and its supervisory and financial structures. Last summer, HUD officials even came to Co-op City for a site visit. In a letter dated January 18, 2012 to Alan Weiner, Managing Director of Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, HUD’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing Programs, Marie D. Head, wrote: “The Department recognizes the significant savings to the shareholders inherent in the HUD transaction, with a total savings to the co-operative of approximately $111 Million ($7,000 per member) in reduced principal and interest payments over the 15 year term of the existing loan. We also understand the enormous benefits provided by HUD’s 35 year self-amortizing loan, which would totally eliminate the refinancing risk in the 15th year that they face under the current loan…” The letter went on: “Because this loan would be the largest ever done by HUD under the multifamily insurance fund, we need to assure that it is done in a prudent manner. Of great importance to us is the support and involvement of the state, and its level of oversight of Mitchell-Lama co-ops. We have been impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the state representatives we have met with, and recognize the value this brings to the transaction.”

Wells Fargo maintains that they believe that Co-op City represents a good investment for HUD, especially since the recent New York Community Bank (NYCB) loan allowed Riverbay to pay off all water and sewer arrearages, as well as contractor payables; repair work is progressing with significant additional work having been completed; and a state ordered 3% increase in carrying charges was implemented in October, 2011 with an additional 3% increase to go into effect on October 1 of this year. “This is in line with the standard protocol for approving budgets on a twoyear cycle which is intended to provide sufficient revenues to the housing company to meet all of its estimated financial obligations,” Wells Fargo noted. Nevertheless, even with the City and State of New York now agreeing to increase their portion of the top loss guarantee to secure the HUD loan guarantee for Co-op City, an uphill battle remains. “The HUD loan is not final and there is much work needed to finalize it, but it is now possible,” management has informed the Board. “The major stumbling block or obstacle to the HUD/HFA loan involves the fact that Co-op City can never pass a REAC (real estate assessment center) inspection which is the HUD inspection arm. We cannot pass because we are too large. HUD has agreed to work with us to modify the protocols, as well as the penalties and enforcement criteria.” Co-op City has until September 15

to make the HUD loan guarantee, however whether that date can or will be extended has not yet been discussed with NYCB. In addition, for any mortgage closing, all of the third party reports used for the NYCB mortgage closing must be updated and it is expected that Wells Fargo will ask Riverbay to fund this work which is estimated to cost approximately $150,000. “We have been advised that with the guaranty in place, there are still issues which Wells Fargo needs to resolve with HUD. We have not been told what those issues are, but that within 2 weeks Wells Fargo and HUD may be ready to discuss our issues,” management reported, although management has already identified some of those areas which at this point must be reviewed and updated. To the extent that negotiations do take place, the proposed Riverbay team is Jeffrey Buss, Riverbay’s General Counsel; Gail Badger-Morgan, Assistant General Manager and a former HUD employee; Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Chief Financial Officer, and Freedman. Management has asked the Riverbay Board if it would like to appoint an observer, and also invited Wells Fargo to attend the next Board meeting later this month to bring everyone up date. “What we report today is positive progress towards a HUD/HFA loan,” management concluded in its update report to the Riverbay Board. “Despite many open questions, it is surely good news.”

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive H&R Block to host community open house in Co-op City In an effort to match convenience with a growing demand for tax services, H&R Block’s Co-op City location will host an open house for the community at 169 Dreiser Loop on February 25th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those attending the open house will have an opportunity to talk with H&R Block professionals about tax tips, tax law changes, tax planning and other financial issues. Local residents can also learn about, and take advantage of H&R Block’s free “Second Look” program and free 1040EZ filing benefits. All through the day, the office will celebrate with free refreshments, games and giveaways. For more information about the H&R Block office open house, please contact 718-320-0055.

Assemblyman Benedetto sponsoring mammography van for Co-op City Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, will be sponsoring a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van, located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, on Saturday, February 25, beginning at 1:30 p.m.. This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted; however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up. An appointment is necessary. Please call 1-800-564-6868 This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership. Screening coordination and Outreach/In-reach funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

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

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Co-op City author receives recognition in book competition BY ROZAAN BOONE Co-op City resident and author, Saul Weber, recently won third place in the “Children’s Books” category of a very prestigious competition for his book, A Lesson My Cat Taught Me. Weber, a former Riverbay Board Director who suffered a heart attack in December, 2010 which he survived thanks to quick action by Public Safety officers, was named the third place winner in the 2011 Sharp Writ Book Awards which is organized by Smart Book Lovers, a non-profit, independent organization comprised largely of current or former members of Mensa and other high IQ societies. “I’d like to thank Smart Book Lovers for selecting my book, A Lesson My Cat Taught Me, as a finalist in their contest,” said Weber. “I think any time a writer or anyone for that matter is awarded in their field, it serves as validation, so this award has very special meaning to me as an author.” Weber said that he found out about the 2011 Sharp Writ Book Award online and entered the competition to promote A Lesson My Cat Taught Me, a children’s book that teaches the value of unconditional love and compassion which was inspired by Weber’s own two pet cats. The book was published by Light Sword Publishing in November, 2007. “The book was written for children 8 to 10 years old, but it is an enjoyable read

for anyone,” said Weber. “It teaches that we should accept people for who they are and not what they are. It is written in a very casual style and it does not hit the reader over the head, nor does it talk down to the reader which, in this case, was intended to be children.” Saul Weber has lived in Co-op City since 1992, moving to the community from Pelham Parkway. He was first elected to the Riverbay Board of Directors in 1995, serving in many executive capacities, including Treasurer and Secretary. He also chaired various committees during his tenure on the Board, such as Cooperator Appeals, Sales and Marketing, Security, Budget, and Commercial Leasing, in addition to participating in numerous others. As a Board Director serving from 1995 to 2006, Weber was a strong supporter of shareholders’ safety and security. He ardently supported the Lobby Attendant program and the community’s refinancing effort to fund the long needed repairs and rebuilding of Co-op City. He was also a strong advocate for Public Safety’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) being equipped with defibrillators and voted in support of a resolution to have Riverbay purchase defibrillators more than eleven years ago. On the morning of December 4th, 2010, en route to a book signing in Westchester, Weber suffered a massive heart attack while driving in Section 5. His car veered off to the side of the road

eventually coming to a stop against a fence at Hunter Avenue and Earhardt Lane. Fortunately, two Public Safety officers on routine patrol noticed the vehicle drifting and investigated. They found Weber slumped over by the steering wheel, unconscious and without a pulse and immediately called for the department’s Emergency Services Unit and began cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. A defibrillator was rushed to the scene and soon thereafter, the officers managed to restart Weber’s heart and he was rushed to the hospital for acute medical care. Weber is a retiree of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, having started there in 1977. In 1999, he was promoted to Supervising Systems Analyst. He also served as an on-site union delegate for the Organization of Staff Analysts. With his second chance on life, Weber has committed to a healthier lifestyle. He now exercises and has made significant changes to his diet. He has also resumed his writing career. Recently, he entered into an agreement with Create Space, a subsidiary of Amazon.com to republish A Lesson My Cat Taught Me, which still features the same illustrations, but was redesigned and now boasts a new cover to make the book more marketable. Weber says that if he is successful in (Continued on page 20)

Board of Regents member, Chancellor Merryl Tisch, visits Truman High School meaningful message about On Wednesday, February sportsmanship and leadership to 8th, Truman High School welshare with us. We were all comed Chancellor Merryl inspired by her words.” Tisch, an esteemed member of “We know that we are doing the New York State Board of great things here at Truman,” Regents. Regents Chancellor sais Principal Nasser, “but Tisch toured the school and when someone of Regents visited with students. Chancellor Tisch’s stature con“It was an honor to welfirms your success, it is a great come Chancellor Tisch to feeling.” Truman,” said Principal Sana Harry S Truman High Nasser. “She is interested in School, located at Education our success as a large, comPark in Co-op City, is commitprehensive high school that ted to excellence by offering a is college preparatory, but variety of programs that build also has a successful CTE success in academics, the arts, program. Not only does she and athletics. Truman’s adminsupport our work, but she is also a fantastic role model Truman High School students join with New York State Regents istrators, faculty, and staff Chancellor Merryl Tisch (2nd from left) and Principal Sana Nasser for our students.” (far right) during a visit to the Co-op City high school on February believe that scholastic success and extracurricular activities Regents Chancellor Tisch 8th. will prepare students to become experienced the CTE prowell-rounded and productive adults grams first-handedly as she observed stuTruman’s Olympic-sized swimming pool beyond their high school years. While dents working in Truman’s media studio and posed for pictures with the football many large neighborhood schools have and cooking in two of their state-of-theteam, who enjoyed winning the city been replaced with smaller schools, art professional kitchens; the Air Force championship in 2011. Truman has remained intact, serving JROTC students served as the welcome “The students and I were excited to more than 2,200 students. Truman’s succommittee and tour guides. In addition to meet Chancellor Tisch,” stated Truman her classroom visits and viewing a show High School football coach, John-James cess is attributed to its specialized proin Truman’s recently-renovated planetarShepherd. “She was clearly very proud of grams and academically rigorous curium, Regents Chancellor visited our success as a team, and she had a riculum across the content areas.

Voter registration move and these voter registration forms will allow you to do that as well if you are new to the community or you have moved from one building to another since the last time you voted. The registration deadline for this year’s Presidential Primary Elections is March 30th with the Presidential Primary set to take place on April 24th. The deadline for participation in the New York State Primaries, which go a long way in deciding who will be our local representatives in Congress, the State Senate, the State Assembly and the City Council, is August 17th, with the primaries set for September 11th. For the general election, which will decide who the President will be for the next four years, the registration deadline is October 12 with the General election set for November 6th. The voter registration drive will continue in Co-op City through the October 12th deadline. In addition to the voter registration drive, Riverbay will make the effort to coordinate with community groups and political clubs throughout the community to get the vote out on these important voting days. “It is vitally important that all residents here who are eligible to vote, first register to vote if they haven’t done so already, and then vote, not only in the general election but in the local primaries as well,” said

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Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins. Because Co-op City, like most of the Bronx, is comprised largely of registered Democratic voters, the Democratic primaries—held on the second Tuesday of each September, every two years including this year— largely decides who will be our local representatives in the U.S. Congress, the New York State Senate and Assembly and the New York City Council. In all cases, the winner of these primaries go on to win the general election because they either run unopposed, or opposing candidates from the Republican or other political parties do not or can not match the financial and political support offered to these Democratic Party candidates by the Bronx Democratic Organization. So for all intents and purposes, the primary elections decide who will be representing us in these important legislative bodies and, in turn, those elected officials largely decide which community to devote their resources to based on which community best exercises their electoral voice with a large percentage of the eligible community voting. Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper said: “First and foremost, voting is a right that people have lost their lives fighting for in this country and it should never be taken for granted. Secondly, Coop City represents a huge voting block and if residents were registered in larger numbers and actually participated in the local and general elections, we would

become an even more influential group as it relates to the services that the state and city agencies are supposed to provide in and around the community. Although we certainly receive a lot of support from a number of our elected officials, I believe even more emphasis would be placed on the needs of this community, by a greater number of officials, if there were more residents voting on a regular basis. “To put this in perspective for you,” Cooper added, “every month we provide a van to take approximately 12 residents to the 45th Precinct Council’s meetings, not only to keep informed about programs, projects, laws and regulations that will impact our community, but also to show a presence from the Riverbay community because representation is important. When the 45th Precinct holds their council meetings here at Riverbay, the majority of the people in the room are residents from outside of Riverbay, from communities like Throggs Neck, who have traveled all the way to Co-op City to participate in the meeting and, believe me, these communities are able to get what they want because of their participation and their ability to get support from their elected officials. You get support by getting out and voting.” Board President Atkins, who played a key role in planning this voter registration initiative, added: “The key power that we

have in ensuring that we have elected representation that will help us keep and improve our government services here, is by making sure that we exercise our right to vote fully and we demonstrate a willingness to take matters into our own hands and change things if we are not happy with our current state of representation in any of the key legislative bodies whether it be the State Senate or any other office.” Registration forms will be available in both English and Spanish. Lobby attendants and CSO representatives distributing the registration forms have been instructed to keep an accurate tally of the forms they distribute and the forms they collect. During the last Presidential General Election in 2008, 16,323 votes were cast in Co-op City, a high number for the community when compared to other elections, but still representing an overall voter participation rate among residents above the eligible voting age of less than 50%. During recent primary elections which decided local representation to key legislative bodies, the voting rate was far lower than that. “Our goal is to improve the community’s voting rate,” said Cooper, “because it directly affects our quality of life and management’s ability to deliver the available services and resources that you are owed through sound elected representation.”

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bail set. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 6th. This arrest was made as detectives from the 45th Precinct and the Department of Public Safety are conducting an ongoing investigation into who was responsible for the shooting

of a 22-year-old Co-op City man outside the entrance of Building 33 at approximately 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, January 21st. As of the newspaper’s deadline, no arrest has been made that is officially related to the January 21 shooting.

Second Reading #11-103 SUBM I T T E D BY: R a y T ir a d o SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG : Feb r u a r y 15t h , 2012 W h er ea s On November 2, 2011 a resident was assaulted in a Building 4 elevator and to date the perpetuator(s) of this crime has not been apprehended; and W h er ea s The Board believes that offering a $1,000 cash award for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible

for this assault will assist law enforcement’s investigation of this crime. Now T h er e for e Be it R esolved , that the Board authorizes a $1,000 cash award for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the November 2, 2011 assault at Donizetti Pace ; and BE I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D that Management and the Department of Public Safety shall coordinate publicizing this award with the NYPD and that the Corporation’s General Counsel shall make the final decision on a person’s eligibility for this award. TABL E D

(More resolutions voted on by the Board at the Feb. 15th meeting will be published in the next week’s issue of the Co-op City Times.)

Window guard forms The Window Guard forms that were mailed by Riverbay to shareholders must be filled out as completely and fully as possible and returned by mail in the return envelope that was provided or hand delivered to Room S in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. Please use only the 2012 Window Guard form that was mailed recently. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Management Report C onvect or C lea n in g P r ogr a m We are having some difficulty gaining access to apartments in order to conduct the convector cleaning, which is very disappointing since this program may go a long way in helping to deter convector leaks during this a/c season. When you consider what you may be subject to if in fact your convector leaks, that alone is enough reason to allow the porters to come in to clean your convectors. To give you a brief synopsis, a convector leak over any extended period of time will more than likely result in the replacement of floor tiles and base molding, and the removal of this material must be done by people licensed to handle Asbestos Containing Material or ACM’s and we must use an independent air monitor to take air samples during or after the process to ensure that there is no air borne asbestos. Over the years, we have taken more than 79,000 air samples with none of them showing signs of air borne asbestos and although the Board has allowed management to hire a consultant who is currently working diligently to put an end to this process, we are not there yet. Therefore, at this point and time, we still must do the asbestos abatement in order to be in compliance with City and State regulations. In addition, the removal of the base molding will require us to also plaster and paint your walls, all of which will require cooperators to arrange to be home multiple times in order to have

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. this work done. This process, along with the fact that the housing company spends millions of dollars to have contractors and employees conduct this work, in addition to the cost for materials (wood floor tiles, plaster and paint) is an extreme burden on the residents of this community, financially and otherwise. That being said, every thing that we can do to mitigate this problem is key. It is true that in vacant apartments we thoroughly clean all convectors and replace the coils and motors and we also open up the walls in many of these apartments and replace the condensate lines, which are, at times, a source of the leaks that residents experience at or near the convector. We are also working on the design of a water sensor that will be placed in pans that will fit under the convectors in order to collect the water and alert residents when water starts to drip. However, we don’t want to stop there. We believe the convector cleaning program can also be an effective tool in helping to prevent leaks, but the program will not be as effective as it can or should be if we do not get everyone’s cooperation. When the work is scheduled for your respective building and the porters come to your apartment, please either give them access to do the work or call

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the Buildings and Grounds Department to schedule the work to be done at your convenience. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. E m er gen cy C on t a ct I n for m a t ion Up d a t es Need ed We wish to remind all cooperators of the importance in updating your emergency contact information. All too often when emergencies arise, we are unable to reach cooperators due to outdated and inaccurate information on file. You may ask why it is necessary to file such information with us. This information is used by the corporation as a means of reaching out to you or one of your designated contacts in the event of an emergency, be it a flood in your apartment due to a broken pipe within your apartment or a neighboring apartment; an odor of gas or due to a fire in or around your apartment, not to mention that you yourself may be ill and the housing company may need to contact your family. All too often, the information on file is inaccurate as it may be ten, twenty, thirty or more years old. We have had instances where the names of contacts were for persons who are deceased. You may have changed your home phone number, cell number or had a change of employment. It is for these reasons that we ask you to update your records on file with us. Updating your emergency contact information is easy. Simply obtain an update form from your Cooperator Services Office (CSO) or from the

reception desk at the administrative office on Bartow Avenue. You may also call to have us send you the update form. If completing the form at our offices in person, all you need is identification so that we know you are the shareholder of record. Should you not be able to complete the form in front of a staff member, we will need for you to have it notarized. Please help us to help you in the event of an emergency. Failure to update your emergency contact information and our inability to contact you in an emergency, may result in Riverbay having to drill out the locks to your apartment door given proper cause in order for us to resolve the emergency. Drill outs are costly and are charged back to you, the cooperator. Vot er Regist r a t ion Dr ive is Now O n goin g We have begun our voter registration drive; registration forms in both English and Spanish are now available to cooperators. Please see your building’s lobby attendant to obtain a registration form. You may stop by the Bartow reception desk or any of the CSO’s. It is important that we all exercise our right to vote. Please become a registered voter if you are not already registered to vote. Encourage your eligible family members to do the same. In numbers at the polls, we will have both the strength and clout with our elected officials to make a difference. Let your voices be heard.

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Co-op City Times

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A matter of integrity To t h e E d it or : If anyone needs more proof that Co-op City is affordable housing, the fact that a member of the Board of Directors can own two houses shows that monthly carrying charges here have been quite reasonable over the years. Personally, I don’t care how many houses a Director might own, but I do find it rather hypocritical when the Board member who owns two houses continues to

act holier than thou while criticizing others. There is also the question of the mortgage on one of the homes where this Director claimed it would be his primary residence and received property tax breaks on both his Co-op City residence and his house. Any way you look at it, this is a case of an individual, and a Riverbay Director who purports to be a champion of affordable housing, taking a tax credit simultane-

ously on two primary residences. As far as I’m concerned, this is a matter of character and integrity, a case of a so-called community leader saying “Do as I say, not as I do.” In terms of those foolish enough to support this Director, forgive them for they obviously know not what they do when they blindly follow such an individual. —C a r ol E sq uelin

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Ralph Henriquez To t h e E d it or : I am appalled at the manner in which the officers of the New York City Police Department do their job. When David N. Dinkins was Mayor of New York City, he instituted a community-policing program and the police were considered a friend of the people. They were there to help people and protect the people of that community. Presently, we live in a prison industrial complex where, I have heard, officers are required to fill a

quota. Additionally, housing prisoners is big business. The more stop and frisks there are, the better it is for the upstate residents who rely on the prisons for employment. It appears that government and industry have come together and determined that surveillance, policing and imprisonment are the solutions to what are economic, social and political problems. These negative police actions will continue if you sit at home and do nothing.

Ultimately, we need to remove the officers who are out of control, review how the officers are being trained, and review the overtime policy, as, from what I understand, some officers do so much overtime that they lack the capacity to function appropriately. Police are referred to as “New York’s Finest.” Perhaps they need to check the meaning of “finest” because many of them are not living up to the motto. —F r a n cine R eva J ones

Management responds to Director’s Viewpoint In his Viewpoint last week, Director Daryl Johnson attributes the 3% carrying charge increase to the $1.5 million increase in the operating departments. Those increases arise from union contracts, or cost of living raises for nonunion employees. Mr. Johnson fails to mention insurance (up $171,000), utilities ($248,000), water and sewer (up $802,000) and debt

service (up $4,538,000). These increases, plus union increases for our 1,000 employees, required the need for the carrying charge increases imposed by HCR. It should also be understood that “outside contracting expense” are not only for apartment restoration, but also include the extensive occupied apartment repair and restoration. In brief, “restoring apartments” clearly includes

vacant units and occupied units. Management agrees and applauds the idea that we must and should cut expenses. We have repeatedly asked Mr. Johnson to identify the service(s) he proposes to cut or limit and we will quantify the savings for Board consideration. —Her b er t F r eedm a n M a r ion Scot t R ea l E sta t e, I nc.

Emergency Resolution #12-11 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or Ba iley SE C O NDE D BY: Bill G or d on BO A R D O F D I R E C T O R S M E E T I NG : F eb r u a r y 15t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, requires the annual shareholders meeting to take place in the month of May on a date to be set by the Board of Directors; NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the annual shareholders meeting and election of directors of the Riverbay Corporation is hereby scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2012,

and shall be conducted in accordance with the general rules and regulations hereby adopted and annexed hereto; and B E I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that subject to the Riverbay Corporation By-laws and the aforementioned general rules and regulations promulgated by the Riverbay Board of Directors, the Election Committee appointed by the President of the Corporation is hereby approved by the Board of Directors and charged with the duty and responsibility for supervising the voting for the election of Directors, and B E I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the eligibility of shareholders to vote shall be determined in accordance with

the general rules and regulations annexed hereto; and BE I T FURT HE R R E SOLVE D, that the President and Secretary of the Corporation shall issue proper notice of the annual meeting and election in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-laws by publication in the Co-op City Times. YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, G or d on , I llis, F. J on es, O . J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylic h , G r a h a m , J o h n s on , L eslie , Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o P a s s ed (See page 4 for more resolutions)

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Public Safety Report

CCPD enforces parking regulations BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has been granted the authority by the City of New York to issue parking summonses. Select officers of the Department of Public Safety are authorized to issue parking summonses for vehicles illegally parked in the street or in handicapped spots within Co-op City’s parking lots without the required permit. Public Safety supervisors and officers have received training from the City of New York on summons issuance procedures. The ability to issue parking summonses greatly increases the Department of Public Safety’s ability to maintain the safety of residents and the quality of life within the community. The Department of Public Safety is not the primary parking summons issuing entity within the community. The majority of parking summons will still be issued by the New York City Police Department, Police Officers and Traffic Agents. There are several situations where Public Safety’s ability to issue Parking Summonses is highly effective in correcting certain serious situations.

In the past, double parked vehicles, often with loud stereos playing presented a difficult enforcement situation for Public Safety Officers. A New York City Parking Summons for a double parked vehicle carries a fine of one hundred and fifteen dollars ($115). Offending vehicles in most cases promptly leave the area without incident. In the past, the 45th Precinct or Traffic Department were notified. The ability to issue these summonses allow these conditions to be corrected without delay. Vehicles parked around the centers of traffic circles in the front of buildings present a serious fire hazard in that a fire truck cannot pull up to the building in an emergency. School buses and handicapped transport vehicles also cannot navigate to the front of buildings. All traffic circles or cul-de-sacs have been designated as “NO STANDING” zones by the City of New York. Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant also creates a fire hazard. There are no types of permits which allows parking in a “NO STANDING” anytime zone or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety, in combination with the

New York City Police Department, are working together to prevent persons from using law enforcement or other placards while not engaged in employment. Blocking driveways where garbage dumpsters need to be rolled onto the street for collection is another area where illegal parking creates a problem. The inability to have garbage picked up promptly presents a threat to public health. Once the vehicles are ticketed, they can be towed by the Riverbay contracted tow company, allowing the garbage to be picked up. In the past, summonses had to be issued by New York City Police Officers or Traffic Agents. A majority of the summonses issued by the Department of Public Safety have been issued for this reason. Co-op City has alternate side of street parking rules in effect for the purpose of street cleaning. Please be aware of the times and locations for these restrictions. Alternate side of the street parking is suspended for most holidays, but you are required to put money in the meters on most days, except Sunday. The full calendar of Parking Regulation suspensions is available on the New York City web-

site www.nyc.gov/. Always carefully check the signs before parking your car in Co-op City or anywhere else that you travel. Residents are also reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Never drive if you have been drinking; never drink if you will be driving. SCHOOL IS OPEN, drive carefully; never pass a stopped school bus from either side of the street with its red lights flashing or its STOP sign out. Children are a precious resource, we must keep them safe. 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. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City Times / February 18, 2012

Striving For A Better Community R esolu t ion s on t h e Websit e Cooperators will be happy to know that the Riverbay Board Resolutions are now online on the Riverbay website. The most recent Resolutions will be posted by the end of March, 2012. This is a vast improvement and I am happy that my fellow Board Directors supported me on this one. This new feature makes it more convenient for the Board Directors who must refer to the Resolutions when writing their Viewpoints. In the past, Board Directors would be required to contact the Board Secretaries and request the resolution that they need. This process might take about a day or so. What is now needed is a “word search” which would make it an outstanding information tool. Va ca n t Sit es Thank you to those who informed me about the vacant offices in the Coop City buildings. I have checked the locations you indicated and, to my amazement, found more than I expected. At 100 DeKruif Place (Building #8) there is vacant office space and also at 140 DeKruif Place (Building #6) there

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary is another vacant office. More empty offices are located at Casals Place, namely 120 Casals Place (Building #12) and 140 Casals Place (Building #14). I was told that one of these offices had been vacant for about ten years. Why is this? If management had difficulty renting these spaces, this matter should have been brought to the attention of the Board of Directors for discussion as to what could be done. Cooperators will be assessed another 3% increase this year, which might have been avoided if all the commercial spaces were being utilized. Management knows that there is a waiting list of organizations and churches that need space. Some of them have been waiting for many,

Building 8 Association Greetings, neighbors. Yes, it’s been a while since our last article so we have a lot of ground to cover. After coming back from our summer break, we held two open table meetings in the lobby of our building. On December 18, 2011, we held our Third Annual Holiday Celebration. As usual, the turnout was great! Neighbors came out to meet and greet each other, and to enjoy the great festivities in an atmosphere that only the association is known to provide. We’d like to thank everyone who attended. The recession had no affect on the cooperators’ holiday spirits, cooperators gave generously toward the 2011 Christmas collection. Thanks again everyone for your support. We started 2012 with a bang! At our first General Meeting of the year, we were fortunate to have Mr. Vernon Cooper, General Manager of Riverbay Corp. Mr. Cooper is a dynamic speaker and he came well prepared with information that benefited everyone who attended that meeting. Mr. Cooper answered all shareholders’ questions and provided direction to their issues. It gives us great comfort to know that a person of such integrity and excellent leadership qualities is one of the overseers of our community. Thank you, Mr. Cooper, for coming out and sharing some of your time with us. We’d also like to thank Ms. Margaret Echevarria, CSO 1 Assistant Manager, and Officer Matthew Brown, Public Safety C-POP Officer for Buildings, 6, 7, 8 for coming out and sharing your time with us. We are pleased to announce that we have a new member on board the

Association Team! Jennifer Sullivan is our new Secretary of the Building 8 Association. Ms. Sullivan is a long time shareholder in our building and she brings to the association knowledge about our building. Jennifer took on the duties and responsibilities of the secretary position without missing a beat. We are glad to have a person of such great knowledge and qualities on board our team. Jennifer, we welcome you as the new secretary of the association. February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the past (ancestors), present (yourself), and the future (children). Building Association dues collection will be starting soon. Please check bulletin board for dates and times. Dues are $5 and payment can be made at any General Association Meeting. Convector cleaning has started in our building and will continue up to February 21. Convector cleaning hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shareholders should call (718) 879-6300 to schedule an appointment. The building laundry room will be closed for a facelift starting February 17 – March 12. During this period, all shareholders are encouraged to use Buildings 6 and 7 laundry room. To gain access into these buildings, use your building lobby key. Our next general meeting is schedule for Thursday, February 23rd, please check bulletin board for more information. Neighbors, check on each other especially elderly and sickly person(s). —L ee R iver s/G we n d olyn Allen

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many years. They could be utilizing and paying the rent for these spaces, rather than leaving them empty and obligating the shareholders to pay for them. I have written a separate memorandum to management and expect a response shortly. A C oncer n ed C om m u n it y At meetings of the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. and also the AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, we discussed the fatal shooting by police of 18-year-old Ramarley Graham in the Wakefield section of the Bronx. The Wakefield area is Coop City’s neighbor and, therefore, we felt that something should be done. To begin with, the African-American Association members decided to support the family in whatever way we could. Also, we would attend the 45th Precinct meetings. And finally, in support of the Co-op City youth, we would get involved in the upcoming Teen Summit which is being planned by the Riverbay Youth Committee. Fortunately, Co-op City has the

Department of Public Safety whose officers appear to be better trained and prepared to interact with the community than those at the NYPD. Please note: If you know of any apartments or commercial spaces that have been vacant for three or more months, please inform me. Thank you. P a r t icip a t e Co-op City is your home and you should be involved in the community. Each year, there are elections for new Board Directors. Some Directors have been Board members for a very, very long time. Professionals are urged to come forward for the betterment of this community. EVIL AND GREED WILL PREVAIL WHEN GOOD PEOPLE SIT BACK AND DO NOTHING. Participate in your Building Association. Should you be unable to resolve an issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

Public Safety Blotter: February 5-12 Feb r u a r y 11, Va r iou s L oca t ions The NYPD and CCPD joined forces to conduct a Joint Operation Quality of Life enforcement within the confines of Co-op City. As a result, three summonses were issued, two for Open Container and one for Disorderly Conduct. Feb r u a r y 11, 120 C a sa ls P la ce Four males were arrested at this location. Two of the males received summonses for disorderly conduct, while the other two were processed into the system, one for alleged crack/cocaine possession and the other for false impersonation after he repeatedly lied to officers as to his identity and address before officers found his identification with the correct information. Feb r u a r y 11, 120 Dekr u if P la ce CCPD’s Emergency Services Unit was dispatched to this location for a male reportedly suffering from a knife wound to the neck. Upon arrival, they found a male bleeding and rendered first aid to the victim until EMS arrived and transported him to the hospital. Upon further investigation, it was determined the male was the victim of a knife assault, but could not identify his attackers. Feb r u a r y 11, 100 Alcot t P la ce CCPD and NYPD responded and found more than thirty people fighting in the area. After clearing the area, one male

was arrested after he refused to leave the area. He was issued a summons for disorderly conduct and later determined to have been a victim of an assault and robbery himself. He was also treated for injuries incurred when he was assaulted by a group of males who then took property from him. He was unable to identify his attackers. Febr u a r y 10, Alcot t P la ce CCPD officers arrived to Alcott Place to disperse a large disorderly crowd. While doing so, one male was observed stashing a large butcher knife. He was arrested by CCPD officers and charged accordingly. Feb r u a r y 10, 100 E r sk in e P la ce The FDNY was called to respond to this location after fire erupted on a cooperator’s terrace. The flames were extinguished and FDNY spokesperson stated the fire was caused by an electric cord that had overheated as a result of a water cooler being plugged into it. Feb r ua r y 07, 100 Deb s P la ce A cooperator reported clothing they had left unattended in a laundry room had been removed by unknown persons. Feb r u a r y 05, 100 C a r ver L oop A male reported to CCPD officers that several persons assaulted and robbed him. He refused to pursue the matter.

C r owley t o h ost Bla ck H ist or y M on t h celeb r a t ion Congressman Joe Crowley will host his 13th annual Black History Month celebration in Co-op City from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 21st in the Dreiser Community Center auditorium. The special guest speaker will be former NBA great and current sports commentator Leonard “Len” Elmore. Elmore grew up in Queens and went on to play for the New York Knicks, before becoming a renowned sports journalist with ESPN and CBS, an attorney, and a distinguished professor. He is also engaged in a number of public service, educational and charitable activities. Elmore will deliver the keynote address at this year’s celebration. Veta Brome of Queens and George Crouch of Co-op City will also be recognized for their contributions to the community during the festivities. The event is open to the public but a prior RSVP is required. Please call 718-931-1400.

Co-op City Times / February 18, 2012

When You Don’t Know The Law... When you don’t know the law, bang on the table” is an adage heard around courthouses. The point of it is “Distract!” In political life, it is called “Gutter Politics.” It is the advice given by fakers and followed by fools because distraction means questions don’t get asked and problems aren’t solved. G UT T E R P O L I T I C S T H E ROAD T O APAT H Y That kind of political behavior in our community keeps cooperators uninformed, and uninvolved. What a sorry situation it is for Riverbay to have to offer cash prizes in order to muster just a quorum number of voters in the election for Directors of the Board. Hand wringing about apathy among cooperators isn’t enough. Understanding the reasons for it is what’s needed. “Gutter Politics” is a big part of the problem. The “name calling” style of political

Director’s Viewpoint

Andrea Leslie Assistant Treasurer

debate, I believe, denigrates the user more than the target, cheapens everyone, and is another stream feeding the great Co-op City river of apathy. I welcome criticism of my work, but I don’t want to have derogatory and content-free names attached to me. Absence of open Board meetings is another contributor to the apathy problem, in my opinion. It keeps a distance between cooperators and the elected leaders of the community that shouldn’t

be there. Downgrading of space for Letters to the Editor in the Co-op City Times (some weeks there is zero space for letters) shuts down what should be a valuable forum of ideas, and a great stimulator of cooperator participation. H OW TO BE C O M E A C O O P E R AT I VE I N M O R E T H AN NAM E I want Board meetings to be open. I want Board meetings to have Gallery Sessions. I’m a Board member who wants to hear what cooperators have to say. I want them to see how I and my Board colleagues work — the good days and the bad. I want to see an active forum of cooperator letters in our paper. I want outsourcing of Riverbay work stopped. I’m a union member and know what unionization has done for me! I also know unionization elevates the living standards of all workers, and of the

nation. I don’t think Riverbay - or the nation - can afford the downward pull of de-unionization. I don’t think we can afford real estate company management. There is a vast reservoir of housing oriented managers that we should look into. I think an effort needs to be made to find better and far less expensive management. K E E P YO UR E YE S O N T H E P R IZ E I am an intelligent, independent thinking individual standing up for my community, and I am not hearing impaired. I am concerned when I hear untruthful statements made in public. I will not be distracted, and I hope cooperators will know what’s going on when they see folks “banging on the table…” You may contact me at the Boardroom, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Association of Building 14 Cooperators AWESOME is one of the words that come to mind in describing the success of our “Show Some Love” Valentine’s Day fundraiser. It was simply awesome to have so many cooperators willingly share their love and appreciation. Then, the display of nearly 200 hearts and messages of love and caring along the lobby walls was absolutely breath-taking. This simple act of love - taken by parents, children, grandparents, relatives, caretakers, friends, neighbors, and even visitors - was so representative of what Valentine’s Day symbolizes – an opportunity to show love to

those near, far and in our hearts and memories. Seeing small children writing out their Valentine’s Day messages was precious, not to mention adults showing or searching for a message that was posted by or for them. A sincere “thank you” is sent to everyone who supported this event. If you missed out this year, the Building Association plans to act on cooperator suggestions that we do it again next year. The proceeds will be used for our Summer Fun Day (block party) scheduled for June 23rd. Mark your calendar! At our Association meeting next

Building 31 Association We are celebrating Black History Month with our very own neighbor who has decided to share through telling a traditional African story. This is where African wisdom comes to life. Modiat will make her presentation well worth your time on Monday, February 20th at 4 p.m. in our meeting room on the B-side. There will be light refreshments served. We are looking forward to having you come out with your children for this enlightening experience with us. Is there some Black history you wish to share, contact the association thru email bldg31assoc@gmail.com or call Marilyn, 718-320-2631 or Robert, 718320-2656. We are still looking for volunteers to become floor captains. How important is that you might ask? Please come to our next meeting to hear why. Next general meeting will be held on Mon., 2/27th at 7 p.m., also held on the B-side in the meeting room. We would also like to invite you to bring your ideas to help us with our plans of giving scholarships this year and having other activities with the

growth of the association. March will be here before you realize it and we will be collecting our association dues of $5 per apartment. Please plan to become a member which will be discussed at our meetings. Your association is your support mechanism. Some of their many functions are to make sure that our buildings are kept clean and safe and making sure we are included in any new plans made in our community. Volunteerism at its best. Please remember, this is our home that we all share and be considerate of your neighbor. Late night banging and disposing of your garbage properly should be thought about. We all moved here because we wanted to live in a better environment, therefore to keep it that way, let’s all make sure we do our part. Leaving carts in laundry room is a must, otherwise you are looking for a fine if you remove them. Clothes left in washing machine or dryer is a problem when there are other cooperators waiting to use them, so be considerate. —M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

Happy birthday, Kaelyn Amber Happy 7th birthday to the joy of our life. You are growing into such a beautiful flower. Congratulations on your school work. God’s blessing on your day with many, many more. Our love & kisses, —M om , Da d , Sist er s, Un cle I a n a n d gr a n d m a

week, Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. sharp, we will discuss the Summer Fun Day in detail and begin to plan for our building’s role and responsibilities for the event. Volunteers will be needed for set-up/clean-up, hosting booths (registration, building, and a central post), entertainment stage, as well as games and activities, such as Double

Dutch, basketball, 3-legged race, Dodge ball, and vending of free light refreshments. To make this a truly funfilled day, we will need all hands on deck! Please plan to attend the meeting. As always, send your comments and suggestions to me at jdfergie31 @gmail.com or call 917.612.1951. —J D F er gu son

Co-op City Times / February 18, 2012

This Ain’t Reality TV “Reality TV” distorts reality for the purpose of entertainment. If a show is well put together, the circumstances and situations are exciting and interesting to watch. However, the show is nothing more than a diversion; everything that you see has been arranged and orchestrated to catch and hold your attention and allow a brief escape from ‘real life’. Diverting attention from reality was also a staple of some past Riverbay Boards. For at least one past Director – chaos, intimidation, and diverting cooperator’s attention were tools used to acquire ill-gotten gains. T he Rea lit y In the past few weeks, it seems like a Reality TV type atmosphere is trying to take hold here in Co-op City. There is an escalating back and forth about the investigation into Director Cylich’s ownership of homes outside of Co-op City. A simple review of the facts brings everything into clear focus and understanding. Does Director Cylich own homes outside of Co-op City? Yes. Did Director Cylich submit for STAR tax benefits on two residencies? Yes. Are the records of his ownership public? Yes. When the information was brought to the President of the Board by a cooperator, should she have called for an investigation? Yes. As a Director, if Co-op City was not his Primary Residence, according to the By-Laws, Director Cylich could not remain on the board. Did the investigation by legal counsel show that Director Cylich’s primary residence was Co-op City? Yes. Then the only issue remaining is the one that Director Cylich has to resolve

Director’s Viewpoint

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab between himself and the tax people concerning his receipt of inappropriate tax refunds. Fr esh Fish t o Fr y In the meantime, returning to real life, I mentioned in a previous Viewpoint that because of our community’s size and population, action cannot be taken using knee-jerk thinking. The handling of the on-going business of Co-op City is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. Habits and processes that have developed over decades must be reviewed, assessed for value, and – if need be – carefully changed. With comments and suggestions from the Board of Directors, management is installing effective changes to a number of departments, practices, and processes within Riverbay Corporation. That’s the ‘here and now,’ but to continue the community’s progress, the Board and management must shape a view and action plan for the future. There has been a lot of positive talk about the major addition to the Bay Plaza mall. It will generate jobs, shopping, and increased entertainment opportunities. However, no one has talked about increased vehicular traffic. Bartow Avenue still presents a traffic problem for the community. Any on-ramp or off-ramp

additions to I-95, along with street traffic flow control, needs to be carefully considered and discussed with the community before the new construction is completed. Both Director Tirado and Director Daryl Johnson have begun to look toward the future, voicing ideas in their Viewpoints that can beautify our community and possibly generate new sources of revenue. Management is working to maximize the efficiency, savings, and possible revenue acquisitions from the cogeneration plant. Considerations are also being made to upgrade our three malls for both beauty and greater earnings. A new com m it t ee h as b een for m ed: T he Int er na l Telecomm unica tion (IT) C om m it t ee. I have been named as the Chairperson. My co-Chairs are Directors Leah Graham and Al Shapiro. The intent of the committee is to support the data handling operations and processes of Riverbay Corporation in order to provide maximum benefit and efficiency. I am sure that some among the readers of this Viewpoint are IT professionals or have IT training. If you have interest in joining the committee, you can reach me at the email address listed at the end of this Viewpoint. If you have ideas, suggestions, or questions, please submit them to the committee using the listed contact information. Shar e th e L oad – Wor k as One In his Viewpoint of February 4th, Director Ray Tirado said that a continued lack of cooperation from local politicians was the result of low voter turnout in our community. Ray urged that we coopera-

tors vote as a block to remove those politicians that fail to keep their promises to us and/or do not work to resolve community concerns. Director Tony Illis has also spoken on numerous occasions about the need to band together and vote. To make our numbers count, we must vote. I urge you to vote in local elections and in national ones; vote, vote, vote! Co-op City has made great progress in the last eight years but to hold on to our successes and to continue to make new achievements cooperators, the Board, and management will need to work together. The only power capable of continuing the community’s progress is “People Power.” Minorities have been 2nd class citizens for so long that some have adopted a 2nd class mentality. We must change that mind set and take responsibility for our lives and property. Yes, our property, Coop City. People Power is the best fuel for the engines of positive change and progress. Henry Ford said whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right. I think WE CAN but we must work together. Attend your building association meetings. If you are busy, attend every other meeting. Urge your neighbors to attend. Submit letters with ideas or suggestions for community improvement to the editor of the Co-op City Times. Most important: Take Responsibility, Get Involved! If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corp., 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 or kwahhab10475@hotmail.com.

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A done deal eliminated! You know I had to put my thanks in writing. Thanks a million to all the 16,000 shareholders out of the more than 50,000 who live here who signed petitions, made phone calls, marched in one or both of our rallies or attended the postal hearing. To all the naysayers, we tried, we persevered and we made it. Congrats on the removal of the Einstein Loop Station from the closure list. Onward to our next battle—the removal of the Dreiser Loop Station from the United States Postal Services’ closure list. All the shareholders in Section I and II have the same handicap (distance) as

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Eleanor Bailey the shareholders of Section V had to endure. Bus it to Connor Street, cross the six lanes of traffic with cars making the left turn out of the Peartree Mall and standing at a bus stop that is unprotected to get back home. Our entire community needs to be committed to forcing the Postal Service to remove the Dreiser Post office from the Bronx closure list, not only the 16,000 concerned residents who have so

far been involved. Co-op City! We need it! We deserve it! Hail! Hail! To a memo from management to the Board of Directors about the total disregard most of our elected officials exhibit to our community. We, the residents of Co-op City, occupy over 15,000 homesites, but our voting record for these elected officials is pitiful. Since we do not vote our strength, what do they owe us? Nothing! Promises, promises. Days gone by, the boro and city dog catcher came to Co-op City to campaign. Now, we are lucky if candidates send anyone to represent them. Quite a number of organizations do voter registration, but we cannot get our

folks to actually vote in November. How do we change the apathy of the community? Only when our voting numbers improve will our officials deliver what they promise! This is a situation that needs discussion and action. Co-op City, we are and have been short changed on too many services due us. It is time to stand up and demand better treatment from the Governor down to the City of New York. But we must become involved. We must vote! Every time and any time, ballots are the way for us to make a difference. We need to stop whining, complaining and force our elected officials to be more receptive to our needs.

Building 21 Association Stronger and stronger! Hello 21’ers! Hi folks! We are getting better at taking action, when situations arise that need attention. But we can do better. Last Saturday night between 5:30 and 7 p.m., there was no access in or out of the front door of the B-section…Calls were made to Public Safety and Emergency Maintenance. By 7:30 p.m., access was restored. What’s important to remember is, if we had not called, nothing would have been done. We have to act, and then give the powers that be a chance to react. In this case, I am happy to report, the reaction was stellar! But how can we do better? I thought you’d never ask…We need each floor, in each building, to be covered by a Floor

Captain. One person willing to say to each of their immediate neighbors, “Hey, may I have your phone number in case of an emergency situation?” One person willing to make a copy of that list and make sure each neighbor on their floor has one…In most cases in the triple core buildings, we’re talking less than 10 copies. Ask yourself, isn’t it worthwhile to have a plan “in place” and “in case?” Folks, we must start talking to each other and for each other, or the powers that be will continue to speak for us over issues in which we should have more control. If this statement confuses you, that’s where your Building Association Meetings comes in… Did you k n ow? Did you know that the situation that

occurred last Saturday has NEVER happened in Building 21B since it opened? It happened last year in 21C for a spell also. Why do you think its happening now? Things that make you go Hmmmm…Or things that hopefully will make you get involved with what is going on around you. It doesn’t take a huge amount of time or effort. Just a touch, just a little bit from everyone will create a mountain of positivity. Like the quick response we experienced last Saturday night, because people acted like cooperators. Let’s keep it up, everybody. Be the change you’d like to see. S.O .P. (St a nd a r d Op er a t ion s P r oced u r e) Building Association dues are collected for the year, starting in October. If you

have not paid your dues for 2011, it’s only $5 annually and the dues are collected at the meetings. All monies collected are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. If you have any questions regarding the association, as always you have 3 ways of gaining information. You can contact your building association via email at 21association@gmail.com or you can call your association at 347.504.1821, and you can attend the monthly meetings which are held every 3rd Tuesday in the meeting room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. We must affect positive change in our community. You are the heart of Co-op City…See you around the neighborhood! —M ich elle M a r bu r y

Building 13 Association The next general membership meeting of the Building 13 Association will be on Thursday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building (in the meeting room). Our next session of Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for next Saturday, February 25, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and April 21, in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It’s an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. For our next meeting, it would be interesting to find out what woman has motivated you. We are asking you to tell us about a woman who has inspired and encouraged you. She can be from the past or present and not necessarily famous. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. YOU and your

friends are welcome. DON’T MISS IT! Floor Captains should submit forms to Apt. 27C. Include items that need to be repaired or need to be addressed on your floor. The information will be reported at the monthly janitorial and grounds meeting. It was decided that a meeting will be held every three months, but forms should be submitted monthly. This will give Riverbay an opportunity to address the problems reported. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room. The meeting should be no longer than half an hour, so please be prompt. If you would like to be a floor captain, you are welcome to attend. We can always use more eyes to help us keep our building looking good.

The Arts and Crafts Workshop facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise is a great success. The fair held in April, 2011 and the arts and crafts activities DVD was viewed on Saturday and will air on BronxNet at a date to be announced. The next session will take place on Sunday, February 26, from 12 - 3:00 p.m. in the Association Room. A writing workshop will begin in March on Tuesdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, youth from 6:157:30 p.m. and adults 7:45-9:00 p.m. A culmination show presenting these works will be held on March 30, at 6:00 p.m. Donation: $5. Anyone interested in helping or assisting is welcome. Mark your calendar for the return of Game Night. We will introduce a fun new game. Scheduled for Saturday, March 10, time to be announced. ALSO a Summer

Fun Day in the park is currently being planned for June 23. If you love games, popcorn and cotton candy and would like to help out, speak to the Youth and Adult Social Committee. For information on any events, check the bulletin board or contact: Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, Valerie Gunn at 718862-0308 or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com. Help us to improve the quality of ALL of our cooperators. Report any criminal activities to Coop Public Safety at (718) 320-3050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 8225411. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. —O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Building 26 Association Happy belated Valentine’s Day to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, and especially our new residents. We thank everyone who attended our monthly meeting. Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and any new births during the month of February. A speedy recovery to all of our hospitalized, home bound, sick, and shut in. Our deepest condolences to the

Houston family for the loss of their beloved Whitney. We will always love her! May she be eternally blessed. As a reminder, the Annual In-House Convector Cleaning Program has begun. Teams of Riverbay porters/staff will be cleaning your convectors as preventive maintenance so that we can cut back on the number of convector leaks during the summer season. Please be available for the work to be completed. Keep watch

for postings in your building and in the Co-op City Times. February is Heart Healthy month. Get moving. A healthy heart takes exercise, so do yourself a favor and start walking, running, jogging, dancing, riding a bike, swimming, stretching, and playing your way to a healthier cardiovascular system. Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Let’s work

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

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Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, March 17, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” 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. Hea lt h a ler t ! How much do you value your health? Obesity has been linked to several maladies that afflict the very young to those in their golden ages. It has become all too

obvious that Co-op City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To help you, the Black Forum is embarking on a new health program. Look out for dates. Make this your new year’s resolution. This program will last for some time to come whereby you will be taught how to cook and eat sensibly, as a new way of life. We expect to have programs in both the Dreiser and Einstein Centers. For more information, please call to register and begin a new way of life, 718-3208035. Don’t wait until it’s too late— YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST. There’ll be guest speakers, nutritionist and motivational speakers to help you. Bla ck For um Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday,

Last Monday marked the 103rd birthday of the NAACP. Over all these years, Americans have relied on the NAACP to RIGHT the nation’s injustices, often against impossible odds. “From ending the barbaric practice of lynching to dismantling segregation to fighting for equality of opportunity for all Americans, the NAACP’s first century changed the world.” “And our second will be no different...Founders’ Day has always been a time for reflection and renewal for the NAACP family. We are grounded in our past and focused firmly on the future.”—taken from the weekly NAACP newsletter. This branch is happy to announce, the bus for “Ace In The Hole” leaving Monday, February 20, President’s Day, and sponsored by the NAACP, Co-op City Branch is

SOLD OUT. Congratulations to Ms. Donnley and her committee. It will be a great day spent at the Royal Manor, Bergen County, New Jersey. Remember Asch Loop near the Baychester Library at 9:30 a.m. SHARP is where the bus will pick you up. Please do not park in the Bartow Mall parking lot as your car may be towed. For our participants, coming home, the bus will make 3 stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Save September 29, for our Luncheon/Membership Drive & Fashion Show at Eastwood Manor. Soon we will be scheduling our audition dates for our models. The next meeting is on Tuesday, February 28, at 7 p.m. in Bartow Community Center, Room 28. This is our salute to Black History Month.

Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Bla ck For u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lub Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035. E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m - New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and

bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Ton y I llis

NAACP, Co-op City Branch The main focus of our last general meeting was on plans to encourage people to vote and register new voters here in Co-op City. One suggestion is to hold a community voter drive and registration event. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, along with everyone, is saddened to learn of the death of great artist and uniquely talented star, Whitney Houston. Her legacy is a tremendous folder of beautifully interpreted music. Condolences are expressed to her family, many friends and huge fan base. May she rest in peace and her music continue to inspire. Now you can select a committee and come to participate with the NAACP, Coop City Branch. Each committee offers an opportunity to contribute to the NAACP community. Contact the NAACP by mail,

P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or phone 718-671-7856. Visit the NAACP website: http://action. naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for more news. In 2011: seminars, demonstrations, a walkathon, 75th anniversary celebration, Health Fairs and a Square Dance were held. This month, look for events marking Black History Month and in March, events signifying women. Write P.O. Box #753111, Einstein Loop post office to submit a tiding for our press release. To all our friends and neighbors recovering from illness or accident, get well soon and give us a call if you need help. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —E va La za a r

National Council of Negro Women Book Club meeting of the new year will be on Saturday, February 25, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “ Little Bee” by Chris Cleave. Please come out and join us!! Feb r u a r y 25, 1 – 4 p.m., 11th Annual NCNW Black History Youth Celebration at Dreiser Community Center. Feb r u a r y is Bla ck H ist or y M on t h : Dream it, Believe It, Achieve It…Dr Martin Luther King’s 1963 “ I Have a Dream” speech was the culmination of

centuries of determined effort by African Americans and others of color to gain equality, freedom, opportunity, and success. Before and after that historic speech, African Americans from every sphere—civil rights, education, politics, business, the arts, and more—have embodied that dream. Many exceptional individuals, through their powerful words and deeds, have encouraged people of all backgrounds to believe, achieve and succeed in all aspects of life. “You really can change the world if you

care enough” – Marian Wright Edelman/Lawyer and social activist. “One important key to success is selfconfidence, An important key to selfconfidence is preparation.” – Arthur Ashe/Tennis champion. Ap r il 28, Co-op City Section will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary at Marina Del Rey, from 11 a.m.-until 4 p.m. Tickets $100. Our Theme: “Facing Greater Challenges and Renewed Commitments.” Guest Speaker: “Judge Laura Douglas,” Bronx County,

Supreme Court. Honorees: Janet AllenSmith, Virginia Stewart, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens. For ticket information, contact: 718-671-6910, 718-538-8606, 718-320-2366, 718-671-4804. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671-3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our February members. —M a xin e Su lliva n

Debs Place Townhouse Association The next meeting of the Debs Place Townhouse Association will take place on March 8, Dreiser Community Center, Room 1 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. We would like to thank all our Debs Place Townhouse members who took the time and effort to attend the meeting on February 9th. At our next meeting, our guest speaker will be our CSO

Supervisor, Mr. Ellison, so if you have any questions you would like to ask him, make a note of your questions and complaints. On February 9th, our guest speaker was Chief Apollo. He gave us a break down of the duties performed of the CCPD officers while they patrol their sector, such as reporting burned out lights in the townhouse areas, emergency calls for Co-op City members and checking for

unsafe conditions in the area, along with checking all call boxes placed in the townhouse area. After informing our members of the officers’ duties, Chief Apollo gave out safety awareness tips and crime prevention hints in their flyers to each member who attended the meeting, along with a question and answering session with our members. “Remember, if you see something, say something” and

always stay alert while entering your apartment. Association membership dues is $10 per family/per year. We’d like to wish a happy birthday to all our members who have a birthday in February or anniversary. Get well wishes are extended to our sick and shut-in Debs Place Townhouse members. —R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

Donizetti Building Four Association A special thank you goes out to our guest speaker, Mr. Warren Mitchell, Director from the Riverbay Garage Department. Mr. Mitchell provided us with valuable information pertaining to our garages at our February meeting. We are still collecting annual membership dues for the 2012 year. Building membership dues is only $5 per household. The membership dues help to sup-

port some of the events held during the year, which also includes our annual college scholarship award. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated. Do you or anyone you know need to register to vote? If so, please pick up a registration form from our meeting room. Forms will also be available on the tables in the lobbies while our membership drive is going on.

SAVE T HE DATE : March 31 and travel with our building to Atlantic City Showboat Casino for a day of fun. Want to shop? Shopping Mall Outlet is within walking distance from casino. Cost of round trip is $35 with a $25 casino rebate. Bus leaves from Donizetti Place at 9:00 A.M. SHARP! Call (718) 671-6922 for more information. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting

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An Avalanche of Investigations In the past few weeks I feel I have been the victim of personal attacks despite a Board resolution that prohibits such public attacks. This has drastically affected my entire family. Prompted by an allegation by an undisclosed source, the president of the Board ordered an investigation of whether or not Co-op City is my primary residence. After an exhaustive investigation, Riverbay Counsel Jeff Buss concluded that Co-op City is indeed my primary residence. The investigation included a search for other properties owned by me. The search was not without errors and omissions. The report lists our upstate vacation home and our out of state retirement home which we were able to put down payments on only because of the good pay of our unionized jobs. I was a union construction electrician for forty-five years. My wife was a union school teacher for thirty years. It also helped a great deal to live for decades in a place where monthly carrying charges were affordable because Co-op City remained in the Mitchell-Lama program. These conditions enabled us to send our three children through college and to get through extended periods of unemployment. These savings provided the financial foundation of the upstate home. (Ownership from earned income of work is very different from the unearned ownership the privatizers

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Bernard Cylich seek by pulling Co-op City out of Mitchell-Lama.) Some family inheritance also helped pay part of the cost of the upstate home, but it took a good deal of sweat equity by family members, friends, and me to actually build the place. At this time, the mortgages on the upstate vacation house and the retirement home in North Carolina - like mortgages on millions of other homes around the country — are both under water. The true owners are the banks, not us. How many illusions about home ownership are now being shattered as families face bank foreclosure and eviction? DO UBL E -DI P P I NG ? The Buss report acknowledges that there is no evidence that my family applied for a $317 a year NYS Star exemption while we received another exemption as Co-op City residents. As I reported to the Board a Columbia County assessor’s document — alluded to in Buss’ report — stated that the Star tax exemption for the upstate property was granted to the former owner of the property. That was done without our knowledge. Furthermore I reported that this tax is paid by the lender not the borrower and

the lender did not inform us about this tax exemption. We knew nothing of it until recently, and stopped it immediately once we did know. Though my family’s primary residence was conclusively determined to be Co-op City, and despite the non-evidence of a Star Tax exemption problem, the Buss report has been given wide publicity. That begs a few questions. In the first place — why such vigorous probe of the affairs of a Board member who happens to be a prominent opponent of privatization and is largely in disagreement with management policies? Then, given the report’s conclusive findings that Co-op City is the primary residence of my family, and the entirely speculative nature of what the report found regarding the Star Tax exemptions, why was it circulated? ARE T H E R E BI G GE R STAK E S? Though it is only I who was thus investigated, I think there are bigger stakes. The spotlight on me diverts public attention from such vital issues as the absence of open Board meetings with gallery sessions, as mandated by Board resolution, and from questions about disclosure forms, also mandated by Board resolution, that were to reveal management business relationship, if any, with the convicted former Board president. Is the Cylich inquiry meant to distract cooperators from questions about

why the managing agent, MSI, has been working on a month-to-month basis without a contract since 2002? Or why the Board has been approving outsourcing contracts-almost always — to nonunion contractors. DE J A VU - AL L OVE R AG AI N Only a few years ago a Board Director, who among other things advocated for more stringent auditing of the corporation, was found by the Board to have a “non-primary residence” outside of Co-op City. That finding was decisively rejected in a succession of court decisions. Subsequently this Director told me he was leaving the community because he couldn’t afford further legal costs to defend himself. P L E ASE G I VE T H I S SO M E T H O UG H T Is the current hullabaloo meant to discourage cooperators from running for the Board of Directors? Please give this idea some thought. Only an informed and active community can get us off the treadmill of burdensome loans, overpriced management policies, and on-again, off-again Board adherence to its own rules and resolutions. If you wish to contact me, mail me Attention Bernard Clyich, Director Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx NY 10475, e-mail me at lichsr@earthlink.net or call me 718379-5874.

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail post1871@optimum.net. Greeting to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in February: David Minton, Fulgencio Carrero, Jr. Bevely M. Briggs, Blythe Richardson, George N. Bishop, Earnest H. Perohneau, Louis A. Cruz, Joseph O. Guerra, Paul R. Gaulden, Richard D. Ashby, Salvatore Lobello, Jr. Santiago Santiago, Wilson Sepulveda, Robert Thomas, Robert G. Hedgepeth, Edward M. Handy, Joseph O. Guerra, Emmett

Ross, Edward M. Handy, Paul R. Gaulden Israel Perez, John F. Fields, and Walter Thomas. If I have forgotten to include your name for your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will include your name in the next edition in the Co-op City Times. Sorry I forgot to include your birthday for June, William Martinez. For all our Post members, here is a list of the up and coming events for our Post members. Are you ready to “HIRE A VETERAN” for 2012? The next General Meeting will take place on February 13th, Saturday, at 11 a.m. sharp. Please try and arrive on time. Once you arrive, sign in, turn off your cell phone and take a seat. Post member Wesley Banks is home recuperating. Just

a little get well wish to brighten your day. February 16th, Thursday — 1st General Meeting of CeBill Campaign Post 156 at 7:30 p.m. All Post members are invited to attend. Do you know who the Harlem Hell Fighters are? The Harlem Hell Fighters were Black soldiers who fought alongside of the French Army in World War I. They were the members of the 369th Infantry Regiment based in Harlem, and during World War I, they were assigned to French Forces and won Distinguished Service Crosses, Medal of Honor and their reputation as fierce fighters. New Pentagon Rules will make it closer to putting women in combat positions. The Pentagon is about to open thousands of jobs includ-

ing medics and intelligence officers, radio operators and military police at the battalion level to women. These jobs would put women closer to combat positions. One hundred and forty-four women in the U.S. military have been killed in war in Iraq and Afghanistan. This movement will help women move up the ladder since promotions are counted on combat experience and job advancement. Middle age is when broadness of the mind and the narrowness of the waist change places. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. This information was brought to you by your Post 1871 information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Baychester Visual Arts If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is the time to avail yourself of this opportunity and get expert instruction at a very low cost. Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist, is the instructor for classes given on Tuesdays. Art classes are held on Tuesdays, with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 class-

es is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who take advantage of this opportunity. We are now offering Saturday classes from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in our permanent room 5. We hope more people will take advantage of this class since there is a need for more students. It is a very informative and enjoyable class. Ms.

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Co-op City Times / February 18, 2012

African-American Association The Association members mourn the passing on 2/11/12 of 48-year-old superstar Whitney Houston, who gave us many years of great music. This unfortunate occurrence was preceded by the death on 2/1/12 of television’s “Soul Train” host, Don Cornelius. They have joined the ancestors and will be remembered for their contributions to the music world. Gr a nd Ba za a r & Ba ke Sa le – This event will be held on March 10th. The proceeds will support our Scholarship Fund. Spring is right around the corner and, if you will be discarding clothing and household items, please donate your gently used clothing, antiques, appliances, jewelry, etc. on 2/25, 12-1:00 p.m. and/or 3/5, 6-8:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. There will also be a variety of delicious cakes and pies, featuring sugar-free pastries. A VI E W O F C O NT R I BUT I O NS

T O H UM ANI T Y B Y AF R I C AN AM E R I C ANS. P r ince Ha ll was an abolitionist and a leader of the free Black community in Boston. He is considered the founder of “Black Freemasonry” or “Masonic Lodge” which were groups that were organized by their professions. W illia m E.B. Du Bois was a sociologist and played a prominent part in the creation of the NAACP in 1909, founded “The Crisis” magazine and was a PanAfricanist, believing that all people of African descent had common interests and should work together in the struggle for their freedom. E lij a h M cC oy invented an automatic lubricator for oiling steam engines in 1872. The term “the real McCoy” is believed to be a reference about the reliability of his invention.

Ga r r ett Au gust us Mor ga n invented many things, among them a gas mask and a three-way automatic stop sign, which he sold to General Electric. Ha l J a ckson a nd Per cy Sutt on radio personalities, co-founded the Inner City Broadcasting Corporation. They also acquired WLIB, which became the first African-American owned and operated station in NY. The following are ongoing programs: Business Opp or t unit y Wor k shop – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 2. C om put er /L a p top C la sses – Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your laptop and $5. E duca tion – Next meeting: March 5th. G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – There was a rousing discussion about the recent fatal shooting by police of 18-year-

old Ramarley Graham in the Wakefield section of the Bronx. It was decided that we would support the family in whatever way we could. Also, in support of the Co-op City youth, we would attend the 45th Precinct meetings and be involved in the upcoming Teen Summit. We welcomed new member, Sandra Jackson Williams, and then enjoyed refreshments. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —Fr a ncine R eva J ones

Harriet Tubman Independent Club The next meeting of the HTIDC will be held on Tuesday, March 6, Einstein Community Center, Room 35 at 7:00 p.m. For the first time in many years, we had our largest attendance ever. Welcome all new members and welcome back former members. Thanks to Board member Bernie Cylich who gave an informative presentation on the history of Mitchell-Lama. We also listened to the voice of Fannie Lou Hammer and her struggles to register Blacks to vote. The issue during her time was the litera-

cy test. Fast forward to 2012, the issues to keep who gets to vote in check, are: “Cutting back in early voting, an end to same-day registration, higher hurdles for ex-felons, the presentation of proof-of citizenship document and regulations discouraging registration drives.” “A national campaign is underway to require voters to present particular photo ID documents at polls.” “These beefed up ID requirements have passed in more than a dozen states since 2005 and are still being considered in more than 20

others.” Be it forever remembered that there was a headline “Massachusetts, Feb. 7, 1778, Blacks Win Legal Actions Against Slavery.” “In recent years, slaves have been fighting their bondage in court and winning.” “Several recent victories indicate the courts may be more responsive that the legislature to actions against HUMAN SLAVERY.” Fast forward to 2012, our club has a group of dedicated Democrats who will fight to the end to get President Obama, a man of color, re-elected. Therefore,

look out for notices of upcoming fund raisers and buttons we are selling. Funds are needed to help the Party. Of all the assaults and confining laws directed at Democrats and people of color, we will win. We are also planning a “Voter Registration Drive” for ALL eligible voters regardless of party affiliation. Call 718-320-8088 for an application or to volunteer for our Voter Registration Drive. Celebrate Black History Month! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! —E velyn M . Tu r n er

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

either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the Board of Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 15, either by mail, or to a member of the

Scholarship Board of Trustees. For more information, please contact the club at (718) 379-7017. This year’s Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance will be held at Maestro’s on Friday, April 20th at 7 p.m. Please mark your calendars for this memorable event. Tickets are $50 for members, $75 for non-members. Music, a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, dessert

and open bar are all included. For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Delia Anaya, 917-5877143. You may also visit our website and click on the “Flyers” link. Additional information for all of our club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found at http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. —C a r m en R odr igu ez

Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June. Ombudsmen are men of the community

interested in decreasing the high school drop out rate of our community youth. If you are interested in joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen, call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-9727732. The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description and are interest-

ed in developing leadership skills, you should call Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-921-5445 to find out more about the Youth Club. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. You may contact us at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box # 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York

10475. If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information, call Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917-868-0331. The Williamsbridge Club will sponsor a College Fair on February 18th at Dreiser Center Beginning at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thank you for your continued support. —Sylvia H ick s

Building 9 Association 2012 began on a joyful note for Building 9. Warm thanks to all cooperators and family who came out and celebrated with us at our New Year’s party. There was food, fun, dancing and great camaraderie. We were honored to have State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto swear in our newly-elected board. The new officers established meeting procedures and created committees to enhance the social structure of our association. The festivities continued in February with our first movie night, viewing “The Help,” and a sporting Game Night. We plan to have activities specifically for our seniors and youth, as well. If you haven’t already, come out and meet your neighbors.

Building 9 knows how to have a good time!!!! Boa r d con cer n s: The constant noise that residence have with respect to the restoration of apartments; Cooperators letting non-residents into the building; the delivery and outside contractors leaving the lobby doors open to move in equipment or furniture; painting of apartment doors; the intermittent breakdown of intercom system; Cooperator service dogs that are not in compliance with Co-op City regulations. News t o n ot e: Our next General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the association room. Our guest speaker is Chief Apollo, Public Safety. This is a very important meeting, so

please attend and find out about security concerns. Our Membership Drive continues and we will be collecting membership dues at our next meeting, as well as at any of our events. Dues are only $5 per family unit. Also, we are still in need of floor captains and committee volunteers. Building President, Leah Richardson, and 1st Vice President, Jerome Rice, are working on a Youth Summit to be held in Co-op City on May 5th at the Dreiser Community Center. The summit will be sponsored by various organizations with the goal of addressing the needs of the young people of our community. President Richardson is the Chairperson of the Youth Committee and is looking

for volunteers to help out with the Summit. Convector Cleaning will be completed six buildings at a time; dates will be posted. Building 9 Association is getting off to a great start in 2012. Our newly-elected board is anxious and eager to work with management and cooperators to keep our building and community safe. We encourage our neighbors to please attend our monthly meetings, for there is strength in numbers. Your Association is here for you. Please bring us your suggestions, issues, news and participation—we’re striving to make a positive difference for our community. Building9association@gmail.com. —Stepha nie C la r ke

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Staying focused That time of year is just around the corner, the election to the Riverbay Board of Directors. Every year, the jockeying for position, and the political calculations, begin earlier and earlier. It’s time for some Directors to take tiaras and crowns off their heads. I only wish many on the Board, whether running for reelection this year or not, would spend half as much energy doing what’s best for Co-op City than they do attacking each other. No wonder new people don’t want to get involved or run for the Board to represent their community. It’s a thankless task that not everybody is cut out for, but it shouldn’t be that way. I encourage folks to consider running. There’s nothing to be nervous about. My experience has been, and I have more experience than I like to think about at times, that negative things don’t come out in isolation, but usually only appear after someone does something questionable in the first place. I’ve also found during my time involved in Co-op City, if one is truly doing a good job, and has priorities straight, then one does not have to continually harp on it and tell everyone over and over again how great they are, going on and on like a broken record. We don’t need to hear self-promotions from Directors, we need results. I have never favored privatization, and will always object to it, but it’s important to recognize what true issues are currently facing us now. Yes, privatization may surface its head in the future, and as a

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Tony Illis community, we will stand together against it and prevent any such effort to make us do something we don’t want, but now I say, “first things first.” We have other important details to improve in Co-op City. For me, you, my fellow cooperators, come first. We are all in this together. We must make sure there are improvements in problem areas that have been ignored too long. Co-op City may be a city, but that doesn’t mean management can ignore the individual cooperator. There are real, live people living in our buildings, however at times, and lately it seems like more and more times, cooperators are not getting the courteous or professional service they deserve, and pay for with their monthly carrying charge dollars, when they are seeking necessary or routine repairs, whether it be for a corroded pipe in the wall or for a faucet in the sink. Unfortunately, it seems these days too many cooperators are getting the run around when waiting for repairs. This should not be. Sometimes I’m not sure whether management response to cooperators is more a case of indifference or contempt. In any case, I do know there are lots of complaints, and people wait and wait, and it seems like

there’s no communication among supervisors and other Riverbay personnel, where we hear countless excuses, but rarely any believable or acceptable answers for why cooperators are taken for granted, as if the people of Co-op City owed management something, rather than the other way around. We must unite and come together. That is especially true when you see that we are being forced to pay some $4 million a year for unnecessary asbestos abatement work and air monitoring with our floor tiles. That’s not a minor sum, that’s the equivalent of a 4% carrying charge increase. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, “Why us?” We are being made to suffer from selective enforcement of a regulation that no other housing with similar tiles is being forced to endure. Where are our elected officials? They only come out when they need our votes, passing out free food and thinking that’s all they ever have to do, however, I say this year, we must let them hear our voices. I’m happy the former Assemblyman, Steve Kaufman, is working on our behalf to eliminate this unnecessary abatement work, but it’s a shame, a true shame that our best elected official isn’t even an elected official anymore and officially doesn’t represent us these days. We will no longer be taken for granted, by management, lazy elected officials, or dictatorial state or city agencies. We have a very strong voice here in Co-op City, but not if we don’t use it. If

we don’t use it, you’ve seen the results, because the people who are elected, or who were elected to work with us, have what seems like a “no show” job and a “do nothing” attitude. There are some people I admire on this Board, like my friend and colleague Othelia Jones and Helen Atkins, who tries and tries, however there are others who are simply opportunists, and some who are androids, who don’t necessarily mean harm, but they don’t offer anything, and fall victim to mind controllers who steer them in directions like a master, a master who does not lead by example, by any means. All it takes is a little courtesy and respect to each other, despite ideology and philosophy, and we can truly get things done. I feel it will happen, we will see the unity that is needed on this Board. We have accomplished some things but there is a lot more we can do, and that’s why we need to set goals and make cooperators a priority. Management has made some changes, and I give them some credit. I will give them extended time, a relatively fair time to see what’s going to happen, but I don’t want to hear more complaints about work that should have taken two or three weeks running two or three months behind because of unacceptable delays, or no shows, or missed appointments. Call me, especially if you are interested in running for the Board this year, at (718) 320-8035, or email me at: tonyshome10475@gamil.com — no attachments, please.

Working Families Party We have entered the second month of 2012 and there is much to be done. For the first time, there will be three primaries held in New York State - April 24, June 26th and September 11th. We are facing redistricting and the impact that it will have on

the availability of resources for our area. The redistricting process occurs once every 10 years and is based upon the census gathered. It is important that you acquaint yourself with this process and in so doing create an opportunity to fully

participate in the process. As a community of interest, it is important that your voice be heard. The Working Families Party is committed to ensuring that working families remain informed about issues that will

impact their lives both directly and indirectly. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 38. —C h er yl Sim m on s-O liver

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Come join the RETIREES and friends for your weekday socializing pleasure in Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377). Have fun and laughs as you play cards, Board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with others. Mark your calendars: The Spring Bash will be held on Wed. April 18th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Price: $25. Additional information to follow. T R AVE L AC T IVI T I E S: Come with us: • March 20-22, (3 days/2 nights) to Atlantic City Hilton Hotel and Casino. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. Rebates: $20 slot bonus + $20 food credit + $20 cash bonus. FINAL PAYMENT due Thursday, March 1st. (Contacts: Ida Morton/Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377). • The first & second MARCH trips to see JONAH, Sight & Sound Theatre,

Weber selling this second version of A Lesson My Cat Taught Me, he will then be able to finance the publication of a second children’s book that he has already completed and which teaches children about self confidence and belief in their abilities. In addition, a third chil-

Lancaster County, PA. SOLD-OUT! (Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718-6716403/Beverly James, 718-379-0377). • April 11–25, trip to LAS VEGAS – CANCELLED! • Saturday, June 9, SENIOR OUTING to Holiday Hills, CT (a day of fun food and relaxation). Price: $25 - full payment required. (Contacts: Beverly James, 718379-0377/Harman Leacock, 718-6719610). NOT E : You must be a member of the RETIREES and you are allowed one (paying) guest. (SENIORS ONLY age 50+). NO children. TH E ATRE C O M M I T T E E : All Lehman College program prices include transportation. • Wed., Feb. 22nd, 2:00 p.m. - PORGY & BESS - $79 - at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, Manhattan. *A few seats left. (meet van at 12:20 p.m. on Dreiser Loop)

• Sat., Apr. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - SMOKEY ROBINSON - $85 - at Lehman College. (meet van at 6:45 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) *See Committee members in Clubroom 19 after 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. After 7 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-3247847 or 718-671-8637. All payments (for parties, trips and shows) will be accepted by check/money order (only) payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. GO OD AND W EL FAR E: We were sorry to learn that special loved ones have recently been torn from the lives of members, Jesse Johnson, Elinor Barlow and Ion Edwards by tragedy. Jesse lost her brother, and Sisters Elinor and Ion have lost their sister, Sylvia Martin, in Omaha, GA. We realize that all of you are heartbroken. We are so very sorry for your loss and wish to extend our

deepest sympathy to you and your family. Also, member Alice DeJean is recovering at Regis Rehab Center. Cheers and best wishes to all members on the mend for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. R E M I NDE R : The 2012 Annual Renewal Membership fee, $20, is due now from all members of the RETIREES. Your dues may be given to any member of the Membership Committee in the Dreiser Loop Clubroom 19. “May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility.” —C la udet te Davis

“New writers especially make all kinds of mistakes, but these are things that you pick up on when you give a book to a writer and they critique it,” Weber said. “Do not take criticism as criticism, which is very important, and get discouraged. Take it as a form of

guidance and support from one writer to another.” Weber also noted that it is important for new writers to enter writing contests. “If you win, that’s great, but if you don’t and you get feedback, take it as guidance,” he advises.

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dren’s book that stresses the importance of friendship is also awaiting publication, while he completes work on a paranormal romance novel geared to young adults. Weber’s advice to other aspiring authors is to never be discouraged.

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m., Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. and the Young Adults meet on Friday at 6:30 p.m. We are looking forward to welcoming you on Sunday, February 19, at 9:00 a.m. C h u r ch C a len d a r : During the month of February, Black History Month is being recognized and celebrated. Ash Wednesday, February 22: Services will be held at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion. Stations of the Cross: Wednesday, February 29, at 7:00 p.m. led by the Vestry Stations of the Cross: Wednesday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. led by the Bible Study Group. F un d r a ising E vent s: Results of the Valentine Raffle Tickets: 1st Prize of $300 went to G. Bruce, Co-op City; 2nd Prize of $150.00 to D. Grimes, Roosevelt Island, and the 3rd Prize of $50 to D. Sanders, Co-op City. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone for their support. Come and enjoy a bus trip fun day with the Men’s Club on Saturday, March 31. The trip includes shopping at Tanger Outlet Center, lunch at the American Buffet, and 5 hours at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Save the date for the Church’s Fifth Annual Luncheon to be held on May 19 at the Eastwood Manor, Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A rolling bar, cocktail reception, sumptuous lunch and music by DJ Carol are all included. Please call the church at 718-320-0844 for more information on these events. “O Lord my God, I cried out to you, *and you restored me to health”. (Psalm 30:2) —M er ville C ha m b er s

C o-op C it y r esid en t a m on g a wa r d ees a t Sea b r ook ’s Bla ck H ist or y b r ea k fa st Councilman Larry B. Seabrook and the “Committee To Honor” will pay tribute to several community stalwarts, including George Crouch of Co-op City, at a Black History Month Awards Breakfast at Eastwood Manor on Saturday, February 25th, at 10 a.m. In addition to Crouch, the other honorees are former New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins, Tuskegee Airmen Dr. Roscoe Brown, Jr., Lt. Col. Floyd Carter (Ret.) and Dabney Montgomery; and Hattie Harris. “George Crouch, Co-op City resident, is a distinguished World War 2 veteran and he is one of our treasured honorees,” said Seabrook. “I am thrilled that the Committee to Honor is honoring George, Hattie Harris and several Tuskegee Airmen.” According to the Seabrook press release, Crouch is a World War II and Korean War Veteran, former Vice President of the Building 26 Association, an active member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Baptist Church, and several other Co-op City organizations.

Broun Place Townhouse Association Greetings, neighbors. We hope you had a happy Valentine’s Day! Our next meeting is scheduled on Thursday, February 23, at 7 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center. It is to your advantage to make every effort to attend. Your participation is what makes the Association strong. We appreciate our neighbor who joined the Association this past week. By your joining, it indicates your desire to help strengthen the Association and assisting us in any way you can. Thank you. Ms. Ellen Lehman from the Dept. of Aging is scheduled to make a presentation for the NYCTimekeeping Program. Due to a personal emergency, she was unable to appear last month. We look forward to meeting with her. We are making inquiries about scheduling an outing to the new Queens Casino (the old Aqueduct racetrack). If

you are interested in and/or have any ideas to help in the planning, come to the meeting and let us hear them. The old saying “two heads are better than one” is so true. Let us put all personal feelings aside and work together to fulfill this mission, or perhaps make plans for something else. We are open to all suggestions. As usual, we will have our 50/50 and refreshments will be served. If you observe any suspicious activity, please call 9-11 first; then contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050. We pray for a speedy recovery for all our neighbors experiencing health challenges and to the homebound. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event. You can also email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com. Be good to yourself and everyone else; after all, it will not cost you anything! —M a r j or ie H elm s

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You, on the Board of Directors If you’ve ever thought about helping people and making your community better, then you should think about running for the Board of Directors here. Yes, being on the Board can be challenging at times. However, the good that you do by listening to people and helping them with their problems will far outweigh most of the current challenges that exist right now. And, some of our challenges involve issues regarding the budget, excessive spending, crime, carrying charge increases, move-out problems, maintenance issues, and other things. So, our job should be to focus on those issues and see if we can work together to deliver solutions for our community. Of course there will be disagreements. However, we should be able to work with one another and the community for the good of everyone. Sh owin g R esp ect The Board is elected by the community. So, naturally, we want to show proper respect to the community and the workers here. “Good morning. How are you and your family doing? How are things going in the community? How may I help you? Hey, you did a really good job on that project. We’ll help you on that matter. Let’s work on these items and make things better here. Okay, please have a nice day.” These are some of the expressions that should be in our speech if we’re Directors here and have an interest in this community. Using these expressions will help people to see that you’re effective, caring, and that you want to help out. And then, think about how cooperators, people, and

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Daryl Johnson the employees here will feel once you’ve said something nice to them. They’ll feel appreciated, and they’ll feel good about being here and working in this community. That’s the type of spirit that we need in this community. H ave you T h ou gh t Ab out R un n in g? Now, based on the new budget that you read about last week, the other sensational articles, and many things that are going on here, have you thought about helping other cooperators clean this place up? Have you thought about bringing your skills, talents, and caring attitude to the Board? Look, we need people that are strongwilled and are determined to make this community better. Now, I printed a budget in this paper last week to clearly show you how we’re spending money in this community. So, you can clearly see the attitude of some people here. Therefore, can you see the direction that this community will go financially if we let things stay the same here? Do you honestly think that we’re going to be able to make positive changes to this community without your help? Please think

about these points. O ffer E ffect ive Solu tion s It’s very easy to criticize people, ideas, and things. However, we need for Board members to stand up, evaluate, work together, and present effective solutions for this community. Someone can easily say, “Oh, we can’t change anything here. The community will go down if anything is changed. Disaster awaits us if we are not in agreement with management.“ This type of logic is insane. Based on our spending patterns, would you believe me if I tell you that any money that is made if our shopping centers and excess spaces are sold will vanish immediately? What is your answer to this question? Moreover, how would you vote on this matter if you were a Board member? But…but, we stand to gain $49 million. Again, how would you vote on this matter? Please think about this point. Thereafter, hopefully, you’ll see that people here are looking for you to make good and sound decisions for this community. H old Dir ect or s Accou n t a b le The main thing that we have to start doing is to hold Directors accountable for things that are going on here. Now, name one time when you were able to attend an open Board meeting here recently. One time? Uh, but you elected the Board of Directors. Now, the Board is in, but you and your opinions are out. How is this possible? As a shareholder, I should have the right to meet with the elected Board and voice my opinion on matters. Also, I voted for a Board to make sure that our finances and many other areas are

in order. However, now, I discover that many things are not in order in my view. Plus, I clearly see that the Board does not want to meet with the community to discuss these issues. So, the community now has to make their decision at election time. Now, again, how will you vote on this matter, as a paying shareholder? G et I nvolved Everyone, please pay attention and please think about running for the Board. I know that I presented some tough challenges in this article. However, I want you to clearly see our current circumstances and make your own conclusions. Also, I want you to see the importance of helping out at this time, and making good decisions for this community. Bottom line: We need to clean up a lot of things in Co-op City. And, we need good and honest people that can join the Board and help us to make this place better. Ma k e th e Decision Now, I know that there are a lot of shareholders here that are very smart, very helpful, and they can make some very good decisions for this community. So, I would like for you to please think about running for the Board of Directors. You still have a few more weeks to go. However, I want you to think about really helping this community to get better. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garret and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana 16:15 want to extend an invitation to you in worshipping the most high God. This invitation extends to all the brothers and sisters of this world who want an extended family under God’s umbrella. If you need a friend to talk to, we will listen. If you need someone to pray for you about any situation, a problem which may be afflicting you, such as

health problems, marital problems, etc., we shall pray for you. Consider us part of your extended family; all are welcome. Come and join our group of worshippers. You will reap exactly what you plant. If you plant in the field of your natural desires, from it you will gather the harvest of death; if you plant in the field of the spirit, from the spirit you will gather the harvest of eternal life. So let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do

not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest...Galatians 6. 8-9. C HUR C H H OUR S: SPANI SH Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m. Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School, 10 a.m. — Evangelistic Service, 12 p.m. C HUR C H H OUR S: E NGL I SH Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4:00 p.m. YO UT H SE RVI C E BI L I NGUAL

Saturday: 7:30 p.m. We have a live band of very young and talented musicians We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42. For any questions or prayers, call 718-671-6112 or 347-275-5500. May God bless you and may you always have health and prosperity. —PAST O R S F E R NANDO & T H OM AS

Celebration of Black History originated in 1926 with observance of Negro History Week during the second week of February.

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people

who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunda y M or nin g Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Tuesday evenings - Dr. Smith will be conducting special Bible Study focusing

on: Celebrating who God made you to be. Everyone is welcomed. Time, 6:30 p.m. Bring a notebook and a special someone. Sermon Topic: “Thanks To My Neighbor.” Reading from Holy Scripture: Luke 10:25-37. Weekly Activity Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You!

“I was hungry and you fed me”…Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. Invita t ions to the comm unity: SAVE THE DATE: October 6 - Church 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY, Speaker. Tickets: $80. Thought to live by: “Each of us may be sure that if God sends us on stony paths, God will provide us with stony shoes; God will not send us out on any journey for which God does not equip us well.” —R ev. Dr. Rob er t A. Sm ith, J r.

Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services. which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching

from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st

Circle of Christ Church Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. F OC US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights. — James 1:17 ANNO UNC E M E NT S: CCC is proud to announce its first Spanish Speaking Service on Sunday, February 26 at 3:30 p.m. Come and join us as we worship and spread the Word of God. All are welcome. Food Drive: Food Drive Month at CCC. The church will be accepting canned goods, rice & all non-perishable food items during the whole month for families in need. All donations can be dropped off at the church on Wednesday & Friday evenings after 6 p.m.; Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. & Sundays from 10 a.m. thru 2 p.m. Discipleship Classes every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Connect Ministry: Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., if you are new to the community or a new believer, you are welcome to meet and fellowship with some of our

church leaders and get acquainted with our church. Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Teen Church (13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (5-12) - every Friday at 7 p.m. Sched ule of Ser vice: Sundays: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube & Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992. E m a il : admin@circleofchrist church.org. Websit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —E ld er J a y R a m os

Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1:00 p.m. Join the Women’s Fellowship as we celebrate the JOY OF OUR HERITAGE with FASHION on Saturday, February 25 at 3 p.m. Donation is $15/adults and $10/children 12 and under. Enjoy an afternoon of fashion, African dance, poems, food and more. For further information, call 718.671.2623 or 917.371.0381. Please join us for our Good Friday service as we celebrate the Last Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross on Friday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m. Please join us on Easter Sunday, April 8th, for a 6:00 a.m. sunrise service and a regular Easter Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. Join us on Saturday, May 5th at noon

for a special outreach service for the youth of our community. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —C a r ole H a q ue

Building 5 Association On behalf of the Bldg. 5 Association, we would like to wish the shareholders of Bldg. 5 and the community at large a very prosperous 2012. The Bldg. 5 Assoc. would like to thank Noel Ellison, CSO1 Manager, for giving a class on "The Window Installation Process 101" for the January, 2012 Bldg. 5 membership meeting. I would be remiss for failing to mention that for the aforementioned meeting, there was standing room only with several more people listening outside the door. I was very proud of Bldg. 5 shareholders for displaying to a manager of Riverbay Corporation that Bldg. 5 shareholders take very seriously their Co-op investment. If you think that last month’s meeting was

great, then mark your calendars now because the one and only Vernon Cooper, General Manager of Riverbay Corporation, will be the guest speaker for the February membership meeting which will be held on Tuesday, February 28, approximately 7:30 p.m. at Bldg. 5B rear room. I would like to make a special petition to all Bldg. 5 cooperators to join their association to strengthen the talent and value added programs that can be offered by the club. Finally, we would like to thank you again for your willingness to serve. "Working Together, We Can Do Big Things!” —J effr ey M a br y

Co-op City Times / February 18, 2012

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. C H U R C H S C H E DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting & Bible Study – Wednesday, 7 p.m. T H E F O L L OW I NG P R O G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O O P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S:

Sunday, February 26th - GO RED SUNDAY. The Nurses’ Ministry requests that everyone wear red this Sunday in support of the American Heart Association’s effort to raise awareness of Women’s Heart Disease. Saturday, March 10 - Join CPC Tours for a visit to the Annual Philadelphia International Flower Show and Shopping Spree at Franklin Mills, PA. This year’s show features Hawaii: Islands of the Aloha. From towering waterfalls and waves of orchids, to glowing volcanoes and serene sunsets, the 2012 Flower Show is an immersion in the dramatic landscapes and tranquil spirit of Hawaii. Remember to check out the Reading Terminal Market across the street from the Convention Center. Tickets: $60. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. Wednesday, April 18, CPC Tours invites you to a Matinee performance of the Crossroads Theater Company presentation of “The Last Five Years” in New Brunswick, NJ. A 2002 Drama Desk Award Winner for Best Music and

Best Lyrics, this engaging musical is a cleverly crafted romantic love story. After the performance, enjoy an “AllYou-Can-Eat Buffet Luncheon. Tickets: $79. For reservations and/or additional information, call CPC tours at (718) 671-1182. The Women’s Guild’s FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26-July 12. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information, call (718) 671-5961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 3202608. 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, —E va n G. M it ch ell join in and receive your blessing.

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org. Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. P r a yer Night : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! There is no place where earth’s sorrows are felt more than in heaven. Let’s go into scripture to support this: Psalms 116:1-6: 1 I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my supplications. 2 Because He has inclined His ear to hear me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. 3 The pains of death surround me, and the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I found trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called upon the name of the Lord: “O LORD, I implore You, deliver my soul!” 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yes, our God is merciful. 6 The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. Invita tions: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Leave the weekend of April 13 open on your calendar; we will be hosting an ‘Apostolic Government Glory Revival’ featuring Apostle G Marie Carroll. Pastor Vernon Little’s album ‘A New Beginning’ is available now on iTunes, Amazon, etc. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone#’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R . Little

building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer. You know the Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I will be in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m : In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun. Please call (718) 671-1033. C r escen d o C hr ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. M en ’s F ellowsh ip: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

to 8 p.m., come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Bring a friend so they can get a blessing too. Hope to see you there. Fa m ily Nigh t : Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend or two or more. Tr ip : Come with us to Lancaster, Pa. to see “ Jonah” at the Sight & Sound Theater on April 27th. Trip includes lunch at Shady Maple and shopping in their store, the theater and transportation. Cost is $130pp for adults, $107pp for teens 13 to 18 and $97pp for children 12 and under. Seating is very limited, so call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to make your reservation. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is

held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. We invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, March 13. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for grades 2 – 8 will resume on Saturday, February 18. Tutoring will be available in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. The State exams in ELA and Math are being held in April, our tutoring program can provide extra help before the exams. Tutoring for grades 2 – 4 will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and tutoring for grades 5-8 will be from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Our tutoring sessions are semi-private. The fee is $30 per month. To register your child, please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled tutoring for your child’s grade. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449. The First Lady’s Ministry will celebrate their 16th Anniversary tomorrow, Sunday, February 19 at our 11 a.m. service. The theme is “It’s All Good”, Romans 8:28. The guest speaker is Rev. Sharon Reese, Associate Minister at St. Paul Baptist Church, Harlem, NY. All are invited to this anniversary service. Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the

Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on Monday, July 9, sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due immediately. For additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-671-7507 or the church at 718-320-3774. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend Worship Service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level). Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Service begins at 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night starts at 7:30 p.m. Bible Study holds every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. T H O UG H T F O R T H E W E E K E ND: Pressing Toward the Mark. Our goal is heaven! Our journey there requires us to press onward and upward. Philippians 3:14 states: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling

of God in Christ Jesus. When we were born again of the water and the Spirit, we began an exciting journey to an everlasting destination. Our ultimate goal is to hear our Master say, “Well done!” However, we must stay on the griddle of life and endure the fiery trials that come, knowing that “all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Furthermore, we must go through the three steps of being called, chosen, and faithful. On our road of discovery, we must constantly measure our progress by Christ’s example. One day, we will reach our destination—a place called heaven— and we will exchange our vile bodies for

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an eternal, glorified body like His. The Bible says: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endure the cross, despising the shame, and set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest he be wearied and faint in your minds. God wants us to have faith and confidence in Him at all times, and do not

become faint and weary in our minds. Hebrews 10:35 -36 states: Cast not away therefore, your confidence which hath great recompense of reward. For he have need of patience, that after he have done the will of God, he might receive the promise. There is no expiration date on God’s promise, therefore, let us keep our minds and thoughts on Him and be faithful until He says to us individually, ‘My child, this is the last mile you have trod; Welcome home!’ And we know that there will be a crown of life awaiting us. For further information, please call Rev. R. Sibblies, (718) 324-0334 or 718213-1727. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

Co-op City Times / February 18, 2012

PRESIDENTS DAY JASA Closed

Current Events: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Einstein

Dreiser

PRESIDENTS DAY JASA Closed

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Card Games: 2:30 - 4 p.m., Rm. 25

Matinee Movie w/ George: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Wed., February 22

Tai Chi: 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Dancing Class: 1112:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Thurs., February 23

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

Library: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session: 9:30 a.m.1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., February 24

Tues., February 21

Mon., February 20

Bartow

Movie Madness: 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing: 10-11 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

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

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

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

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Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:15-2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga: 1st, 2nd & Last Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing: 3rd & 4th Thurs. 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Belly Dancing: 12:30-1 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex: 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Drama:1:30-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

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

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Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Feb. 20

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Tues., Feb. 21

Apple juice Chicken Cantonese Fried rice French beans

Lentil soup Breaded Tilapia Lima beans Carrots

Rye bread Apricot halves

Wed., Feb. 22

Orange juice Swedish meatballs Whole wheat spaghetti Broccoli florets

Meat loaf w/gravy Spinach Mashed potato

Whole wheat bread Banana

Thurs., Feb. 23

Baked turkey wing w/gravy Fresh yams Italian blend

Chicken legs Baked potato Mixed vegetables

Rye bread Fresh orange

Fri., Feb. 24

Pineapple juice Fish cakes w/tarter sauce Steak fries Kale

Pork loin Stew beans w/rice

Whole wheat bread Red apple

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO - $3. If your name is on the list, your payment MUST be made by the Friday prior to the trip. Trip includes round transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. Effective JANUARY, 2012, we will be going to the Empire Casino on a monthly basis. Registration for March 14th will begin on February 27th. E L M USE O DE L BAR R I O a n d M USE UM of t h e C I T Y of NE W YO R K - 5th Avenue and 104th Street, Wednesday, February 22. $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. WAL M ART - Monday, February 27. $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. TANGE R O UT L E T S - Deer Park, Long Island, Wednesday, February 29. $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. SH O P R I T E - New Rochelle, Thursday, March 1. $3. 2 hrs. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. WAL M ART - Monday, March 5. $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. ST E W L E O NAR D’S – Monday, March 5. $3 includes transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow, 1 p.m.; Dreiser, 1:15 p.m.; Einstein, 1:30 p.m. TAX AI DE C L I NI C - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free help for taxpayers and people with limited incomes. JASA will be sponsoring an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site at the Einstein Community Center in Room 35, every Tuesday starting February 7th ending April 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First come, first served. THIS SERVICE IS FREE. TAX E XE M P T I ON ASSI STANC E JASA social workers are providing tax exemption assistance. You may be eligible for the: Real Property Tax Credit, New York City School Tax Credit, and/or New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR). Visit or call the office to speak with a social worker, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level - 718-320-2066. Cabaret Lulu performance of

“Jukebox Serenade” will be on Saturday, March 31st at 2 p.m., at the Dreiser Auditorium. Individual tickets: $10; Group tickets; buy ten tickets: $90. For more information and group sales, contact: Michelle Sajous, 718-320-3300, x3532; Jennifer Neumann, 718-3202066, Individual tickets will be sold in each Senior Center, starting Tuesday, February 7th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GR OUP - Mondays, 10 a.m., Bartow Avenue, room 25. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. C AR E GI VE R SUP P O RT G RO UP - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The next session is Tuesday, February 21. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066. DI ABE T I C SUP P O RT G RO UP Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support Group’s goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for Monday, February 27. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3011) or Rosella Stone, 718-320-2066 (Ext. 2003). SE NI OR C E NT E R F I E L D T R I P P E R M I SSI O N SL I P – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip; No Exceptions.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Broun Place Association: “Meeting” Thurs., 2/23; 6:00 pm (Bartow Room #28)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 2/22; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

FRATERNAL Co-op City Toastmasters: “Meeting” Thurs., 2/23; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #31)

HOBBIES Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Game” Wed., 2/22; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) African American Association: “Belly Dancing” Mon., 2/20; 7:00 pm., “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 2/21; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: “Bible Study” Tues., 2/21; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 2/26; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 2/23; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Youth Ministry” Fri., 2/24; 3:30 pm (Dreiser Room #10) “Worship Service” Sun., 2/26; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: “Bible Study” Sun., 2/26; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 2/22; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Worship Service” Sun., 2/26; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #9)

Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 2/26; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2) Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Wed., 2/22; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Worship Service” Sun., 2/26; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

Mount Calvary Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 2/23; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

SENIORS J.A.S.A. Senior Luncheon: Mon-Fri., 2/20; - 2/24; 9:00 am (Bartow Room #31, Dreiser Room #4 and Einstein Room #49)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 2/21; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

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

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : A SPECIAL DAY – BIRTHDAY BASH – scheduled for March, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “B”; 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY – RSVP by March 10 (date extended), by calling Josephine Collins, 718-320-1946, for further info…SEATING IS LIMITED!!! Heartfelt condolences to Jessie Johnson on the loss of her brother, Johnnie Ferguson of North Carolina. NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2012 T O UR AC T I VI T I E S April 23-24 – “ JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City;” visit the Sands Casino ($35 casino bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift

shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “ JONAH” ; stop for dinner (pay on your own) on the way home…$281/person double; $331 – single; Trip insurance - $14/each – double; $29/single; Limited seats available….call Jean, 718-379-3742, for registration info. June 1–11 (11 days/10 nights) – Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota – trip includes 10 nights lodging (w/4 consecutive nights in South Dakota); 10 breakfasts/8 dinners; visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial; tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park; admission to the Unique Journey Museum; guided tour of Deadwood, plus gaming at a Deadwood Casino; visit the Crazy Horse Memorial; & visit the Badlands National Park & much more…$905/double; $1265/single; $885/triple; trip insurance available upon request – contact Jean, 718-379-3742. August 9, 2012 – Triple lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show… $93/person – contact Delores, 718-379-2176. —Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund We are going back to Showboat Casino on Tuesday, March 13th. The cost person is $30 with $30 slot play. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Bring a valid photo I.D., along with your casino card. May 16 & 17 – 2-day trip to the Millennium Theater in Lancaster, Pa. for the showing of “Jonah” at 1 p.m. Then we check-in at the Hawthorne Inn and dinner in the evening at Miller’s Restaurant. Day 2 – breakfast at the Inn, then depart for the Sands Casino and bonus of the day. Cost per person: single, $265; double, $245; and triple, $235. We are accepting deposits or full payments. Balances must be paid in full

by April 6th. Join us for this trip; everyone is welcomed. Wednesday, October 24th – Foxwood’s Theater plus casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Oh What a Night.” Cost per person is $57 ($30 for bus and $27 for ticket). Please send in the theatre ticket ($27) and the balance of $30 can be paid later. We need the count of tickets to insure that you are covered. You will receive the casino bonus of the day. For all of the above, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Good health and healings to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday March 6th, at noon, Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. The Coalition discussed the incident of the fatal shooting by police of Ramarley Graham on January 26, 2012. The police kicked down the door and shot and killed the unarmed 18 year old in his grandmother’s apartment on 229th street in the Wakefield section of the Bronx. This was the third Bronx shooting that has recently occurred. The Coalition will protest this police brutality and also support the family and community. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the president of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 3201861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights.

Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-4861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remembers the coalition motto is: “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, and Working together is success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The art of prayer is not how many words we say, but rather the spirit in which we say them. Prayer is not a marathon in which he who has said the most is necessarily the one who has done the best, nor is it a speech contest in which one who pronounces the words most clearly is the winner. Prayer is an edifice built on the pillars of sincerity, conviction and trust in G-d, man and the universe. This anecdote illustrates exactly this points. Once during a particularly hot sum-

mer, a group of farmers met in their House of Worship to pray for rain. After the services, a little girl asked if the people truly expected that it would rain. “Yes, of course,” the father said,” otherwise we wouldn’t be here.” “But Daddy,” the child protested, “I didn’t see any umbrellas in the church.” Prayer must rest on a faith and a firm conviction in its purpose and its value. We must believe what we say, we must believe what we pray - or our prayer becomes mechanical if not hypocritical.

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

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

Building 19 Association Sunday, February 12 was our annual Valentine’s candy give out. Thank you to DaReese, Chelsea, Voncille and Leon for sitting in the lobby, as well as to the 8 cooperators who renewed their membership for 2012. We now have 109 members! Thursday, February 23rd at 7 p.m. sharp will be our next General Meeting. Guest speakers will be General Manager Vernon Cooper and from Public Safety, Chief Apollo. Please join us on Friday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. for our Black History program. As always, we are in need of committee members and Floor Captains, please contact us if you are available. I would like to send out a special thank you to Betty James, who served as our Asst. Treasurer for the past two years. Although Betty has stepped down from the position, she still remains a loyal and valued committee member.

Happy birthday and congratulations to all cooperators celebrating a special event this month. Sending get well wishes to all cooperators who are ill or recuperating. As always, we can be reached at bldg19 assoc@gmail.com. In closing, I would like to take this time to remember a beloved and longtime cooperator and association member of Building 19 for over 40 years, Ms. Cordelia Haynes, who passed away on January 31st. Ms. Cordelia just recently located to Virginia with her daughter, Madge, also a longtime Building 19 cooperator and a very dedicated committee member. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. Let’s keep Madge in our prayers during this most difficult time. If anyone wishes to extend condolences to Madge, please contact the association. —Va len cia P in ck n ey

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Goose Island Seniors Monday, February 20 is Presidents’ Day. All centers will be closed. Wednesday, February 22—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members and guests. Refreshment served. Tuesday, February 28—Going to Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA. Price is $30. Rebate is $20 slot play, plus $5 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. We are now taking stand by’s. First General Meeting is Thursday in Room 39, March 1, at 1:30 p.m. Trip to VILLA ROMA is Wednesday, May 9, starring the PLATTERS. Price is $63 which includes food, show & transportation. Pick-up time is 7:45 at Einstein Center, 8 a.m. at Asch Loop and Dreiser

Loop. Menu: Fruit cup, minestrone soup, London broil, roasted chicken, or Tilapia. Thursday, July 12—Going to The Platzl Brauhaus. Price: $58. COME AND SPEND A LOVELY DAY IN POMONA. They have music, swimming, mini golf, bingo game and gift shop. Menu – breakfast: donut, Danish, coffee, tea. Lunch is plentiful hamburger, franks, sausage and peppers, all kind of salad, corn on cob and watermelon. Dinner is roast beef, roast chicken, Tilapia, ice cream, soda and beer all day. See Ann or Mary for more information. Call 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in the evenings, 718-379-4899. Don’t forget to pay yearly dues. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Building 34 Association The general building association meeting will take place February 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Our Guest Speaker is the Director of Operations, Mr. Kevin Keenan. This is an opportunity to not only meet one of the officers in charge of running Co-op City, but to also ask questions and voice concerns. Let’s come out and show Mr. Keenan that we are interested in our community and plan to stay involved. We need your help in an ongoing effort to improve the quality of life in Building 34 and the areas surrounding the building. When you notice problems, such as unauthorized dogs, continued smell of marijuana coming from the stairwells or malfunctioning elevators, report them to the appropriate department, but also call one of the officers of the building association. Their names and numbers are listed in the lobby’s enclosed bulletin board. We then

can work along with you to help to insure that the matter is addressed. The post Mother’s Day bus trip to the Spirit of Philadelphia, followed by Harrah’s Casino is moving right along. We are still accepting the $50 non-refundable deposit. If you signed up for the trip and are still interested, please contact Pauline at (718) 379-1345 or La Verne at (718) 671-1017 as soon as possible. This promises to be a fun-filled day. The time for association dues is coming soon. We will be sitting at a table in the lobby. Also at that time if you have considered becoming a floor captain, or becoming more involved in the association, you will be able to give the person at the table your information. Have a safe Presidents’ Day weekend. We look forward to seeing you on February 23. —L a Ver n e F loyd

Best wishes and much love always, Amanda! Amanda, Your eyes are bright and your mind is sharp. As I continue to watch you blossom, I am proud that you have remained focused on your family, church, and school advancement. We will always be here for you. We love you. —Gr a ndpa Ted, Gr a ndma Dot, mom, Gr a ndpa Scotty, J er m aine, J er ma ine, J r.; Alyssa , Ahleah, a nd Tr oy

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Church of God’s Children Pastors Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Spanish Service and 1:15 p.m. for English Service. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs adjacent to the Montefiore Health Clinic. You may call the church office at 718-790-9120 or email: cogcministries@aol.com. Church office open: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. We are not just a church; we are a family and a house of Prayer. Sund a y – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. – English class Topic: “Living a life of True Worship,” a Study on the Tabernacle. Spanish Class Topic: Freedom in Christ (Libertad en Cristo). Wednesda y – Prayer, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.;

12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop – 7 p.m. T hu r sda y: Bible Studies – Daniel & Revelation We are offering Free Discount Prescription Cards, no registration necessary. Discount card accepted at all major pharmacies. Call 718-790-9120. Sunday, March 4 – Holy Communion Service at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Once again, we are going to Lancaster, PA to see the new showing of JONAH on Sat., September 8. Trip includes: Bus trip on Academy Tours; 2 feature movies; Show and Buffet style all you can eat dinner at the Hershey Farms Restaurant, shopping with discount coupons at Tangers Outlet. Cost: adults: $150; teens 13-18: $125; children 3-8: $85.

$50 deposit due by March 4, full payment due by June 30th. Women’s fellowship, Feb. 18 – 11 a.m. Youth/children service-Sun., 2/12; President’s Day weekend, there will be only one 10 a.m. service on Sun., Feb. 19. Worship is Not for Our Entertainment: There is an erroneous idea today that the main reason we attend worship is to “get something out of the service,” rather than going there to give our worship to God. This is a selfish motive on our part. This is the reason people cannot be satisfied with the worship service when their emphasis is not on the proper object of worship, GOD. People want to “do their own thing” in the worship of the church. What the Bible has to say about worship for many people is of little consequence as long as they are happy

and feel good. We must be concerned with what God says on how He is to be worshipped instead of what we might want to offer Him. The United States has produced the most entertainment-oriented people the world has ever known. We have more forms of amusement than has ever been known to man, but we still want more. In our age, everything is designed to appeal to our emotions and to entertain us. Our pleasure-mad society gives little thought about pleasing God in their worship. We seem to have forgotten our worship service is to bring glory and honor to God, and not to entertain ourselves. God and Christ must be first in our lives, and this requires that we be committed to them. (To be continued…) —Bishop Na ncy Rosa r io

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church Do you have the secret of living in every situation? Paul in Philippians 4:12-14 shared that he knew how to live on almost nothing or with everything. He said he had learned the secret of living in every situation whether it was with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. He shared that it is through Christ who gave him strength that he was able to do everything. When we are going through difficulties, life almost always seem impossible, but through Christ any situation can be bearable. It is through reading God’s word that we gain strength and assurance of life abundant. The Sabbath School at

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A pot luck luncheon is usually served after services on Sabbath in our fellowship hall. Please join us in refreshments and fellowship. The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. You can reach us on the web @ www.CoopCitySDA Church.org. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10, New King James Version (NKJV) —C h er yl C . Silver a

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SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

5/26 • 4 Hour Minimum • General Cleaning — $72 + tax • Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax • Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days • Accept Cash, Pay-Pal

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112 Cleaning Service - Carpet

Ser vice C h a r ge on ly $24.95

• Washers • Dryers • Stoves plus 10% off any repair Senior • Refrigerators Citizen Discount • Dishwashers

3/10

Vacuums FREE Pick-up and Delivery!

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

2/25

VACUUM

SALES & SERVICE

718-829-9090 Bags, Belts & Filters

Free Pick up & Delivery 1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

Cleaning Service - Windows

2/25

Appliances Repair Blinds

EMERGENCY SERVICE

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

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

For More Information, Call

(except vacuums)

718.792.2655 2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS? Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town! Repair Closet Doors and much more! Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

6/9

Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

10/22

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

Bla ck Histor y Month I nven tor s:

For prompt service call:

T homas L. J ennings was the first African-American to receive a patent in 1821. It was for a dry-cleaning process in 1821. He used the money earned from the patent to purchase relatives out of slavery and support abolitionist causes.

Courtesy www.biography.com

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

(718) 379-8782

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GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE Cell:

NEW STYLE BLINDS

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

2/25

1-203-482-6337

2/25

New P a la ce W in d ow Wa sh in g Ser vice We do all the work and you get all the credit 718-671-1736 / in fo@n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com

W in d ow Wa sh in g $5 per window/ WITHOUT Guards $7 per window/ WITH Guards 5 window minimum charge. Screen washing $2 extra per screen. 2/25

www.n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com / BY a p p oin t m en t O NLY L onn ie G. J ohnson, an engineer who performed spacecraft system design for NASA, invented the Super Soaker water gun—the number one selling toy in America in 1991. F r eder ick J ones held over 60 patents, with most of them pertaining to refrigeration. His portable air conditioner was used in World War II to preserve medicine and blood serum.

Co-op City Times / February 18, 2012

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Moving

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R O N ’S

Floors

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service 2/18

Dataway Computers, Inc.

3/10

Handyman

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service

• Painting • General Maintenance • Install Co-op City Blinds 2/18 • Professional Moving Jobs • Appliance Connections & Disconnections

646-326-2676

Call: Ava ila b le: Aut h ent ic Up gr a d e Vista t o Wind ows 7

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SULAIMAN

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City. 3/10

***NEWS FLASH *** • FREE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call:

347-705-2991 Home Improvement

1-800-479-2667 JASON LASH

• CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL • House Calls $40 THEMEPSEE Provides: • HOUSE CALLS 24/7 • COMPUTER REPAIR: All Versions of Windows Available • Mac and PC repair • COMPUTER LESSONS - Private One-on-one Session Available • COMPUTER SALES - Laptop, Desktops

• VERTICAL BLINDS • MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

2/18

FAMILY LOCKSMITH HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, 6/9 You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 Notary Public

YOUR AD HERE Ad ver t ise you r bu sin ess st a r t in g a t j u st $8/week !

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates. 10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

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Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire! 2/25

A-1 PAINTING PLUS CUSTOM COLOR

WE SAVE YOU MONEY! Bathroom $74.95 paint included • Kitchen $99 & up • Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors & Kitchen Cabinets Moderate Repairs

FREE!

Call Bill

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270 2/18

New P a la ce H ou se P a in t in g Ser vice We do all the work and you get all the credit 718-671-1736 / in fo@n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com

H ou se P a in t in g Prices start at $150 per room 2 coats - 1 color/FREE ESTIMATES Scraping, spackling, etc. additional fees Labor ONLY/paint NOT included. www.n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com / BY a p p oin t men t O NLY

Licensed and Bonded

Floors

Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

2/25

Locksmith

2/18

Decorator

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 2/25

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood

Painting Services

“We Are Your All Purpose Men”

FREE Phone Consultation

Call Mike 347-541-4708 (Bronx)

914. 423. 1773

RENT A HUBBIE

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

Lic. #1417990

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

Call (718) 473-0772

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays. FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

C a ll 718-320-3300 x3380

Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS 2/25

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

STYLISH DECORATORS 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

718.881.7691

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Co-op City Times / February 18, 2012