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Vol. 46 No. 8
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Black start generator positioned for hook-up at power plant
The black start generator, after being loaded onto a lowboy transport vehicle, being moved to the south gate of the Riverbay Power Plant facility.
BY BILL STUTTIG A 63,000 pound black start generator was maneuvered into its permanent home within the power plant grounds Thursday afternoon and final connections soon will be completed in the coming weeks, said Brian Reardon, Riverbay’s Power Plant Director. The massive generator serves as an insurance policy against a major regional blackout such as the one that hit the northeast in August of 2003, allowing power plant crews to restart the plant in
approximately three hours if a major shut down of the grid occurs. Reardon explained that even with Coop City’s new co-generation facility providing virtually all of the power for the community with very little reliance on outside utilities, the plant is still interconnected to the grid and as such can likely trip off should the grid suffer a major region-wide outage such as what occurred (Continued on page 5)
Plumbing upgrade to improve laundry service in triple core buildings BY ROZAAN BOONE Beginning on Tuesday, Riverbay’s laundry vendor will begin upgrading the plumbing system in the laundry rooms of the triple core buildings to help prevent water from backing up into the drain lines in the washers during the rinse cycle. “This work is an upgrade of the existing plumbing system and will help circumvent the current back ups that negatively impact on residents’ ability to use the laundry rooms because the existing plumbing lines cannot handle the volume of water that is discharged when all or most of the washers are being used simultaneously,” said General Manager Vernon Cooper. Coinmach, the laundry vendor, will begin replacing the 4-inch pipes that are currently in place behind the washers in the community’s 10 triple core buildings with 5 inch pipes which are expected to be able to accommodate the large volumes of suds and water and therefore allow the washing machines to drain quicker and easier. This work is being done by Coinmach with its own plumbers
and at no additional cost to the Riverbay Corporation or its shareholders. “The new pipes will be repitched properly to allow the drainage to be more efficient within the pipes,” said Mark Giacoia of Riverbay’s Operations Department. “The installation will take two days for each building and although this may be an inconvenience to the shareholders, it will help to circumvent the back ups in the washers.” At the request of management, work on the plumbing system will only be done on Mondays through Thursdays, not on Fridays and on the weekends when a majority of shareholders utilize the laundry rooms. On Tuesday and Wednesday, February 22 and 23, work will begin in Building 4 before the plumbers move on to Building 5 the following Monday and Tuesday, February 28 and March 1, respectively. The following week Monday and Tuesday, March 7 and 8, the upgrade will (Continued on page 5)
Riverbay Holiday closings Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 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. (See page 6 for Co-op City Times deadline notice.) Have an enjoyable Presidents’ Day weekend.
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Board to form Evaluation Committee for Marion Scott Real Estate in Co-op City BY DEREK ALGER Riverbay President Helen Atkins announced a decision to create a Committee to review and evaluate the performance of Marion Scott Real Estate, the managing agent in Co-op City. The decision to establish such a committee, whose members would be selected by the President, came after a resolution to move ahead and create a Search Committee seeking a minimum of three management firms or General Manager candidates was easily defeated. “To seek potential replacements for Marion Scott Real Estate at this time is putting the cart before the horse,” said Second Vice President Khalil AbdulWahhab, strongly arguing that an evaluation should take place first. “It seems that some people are hell bent on taking drastic action without first making a sensible assessment. There’s a philosopher, Seneca, who said, ‘For the sailor who has no destination, no wind is the best wind’.” Director Abdul-Wahhab continued: “Before making such a major decision to change from the present management company to either a general manager or another management company, let’s assess what it is that has been successful and what has not.” The majority of the Board at
Wednesday’s meeting agreed with Director Abdul-Wahhab, rejecting the resolution calling for the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to search for other management firms and potential general manager candidates to manage day-to-day operations in Co-op City. Voting against the resolution, in addition to Director Abdul-Wahhab, were President Atkins, and Directors Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Al Shapiro, and Manny Torres. “We, as a Board, were elected by the shareholders of Co-op City to represent the community to the best of our ability,” Atkins said, “and not to arbitrarily propose resolutions based on what appears to be a political or personal bias. In all honesty, common sense simply doesn’t support such a resolution to action at this time.” Director Bernard Cylich and Director Andrea Leslie, who submitted and seconded the resolution calling for the formation of Ad Hoc Search Committees were the only two to vote in favor of it. Specifically, the resolution called for the Board to establish an ad-hoc committee to search for a general manager (Continued on page 2)
Hutchinson River bike path on hold pending Community Board 10 approval BY BILL STUTTIG Construction of a new bike and pedestrian path that is designed to wind its way along the Hutchinson River Parkway past Co-op City’s Section 5 over the drawbridge and into Pelham Pay Park extending as far as Orchard Beach is still on hold because the design plans presented by the Parks Department have still not met the approval of Community Board 10. Community Board 10 District Manager Ken Kearns said that the objection to the otherwise good idea centers around a potential safety issue as the proposed pathway winds around underneath the Hutchinson River Parkway drawbridge alongside a section of road known in the community as “killer curve.” The curve links the east end of Bartow Avenue to Hutchinson River Parkway East which forms the western boundary of Section 5. According to Kearns, the problem is space for the pathway that would run adjacent to the existing roadway as it runs underneath the drawbridge is very narrow and extremely close to the twolane roadway with a reputation as danger-
ous and accident prone, hence the dubious nickname. Further complicating the matter is that once the proposed pathway passes beneath the drawbridge, it is designed to go up a steep incline on the other side of the bridge before accessing the existing pedestrian walkway across the drawbridge. “Experienced bikers have told us that they are not concerned with the safety of the proposed pathway, feeling they can easily navigate the tricky ride underneath the bridge and up to the drawbridge crossing,” Kearns said. “But the problem is we can’t just concern ourselves with experienced bikers. Children and less experienced riders will be using this path along with pedestrians of all ages. We have to take into consideration everyone’s safety.” Riverbay Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous said that Riverbay officials including herself, General Manager Vernon Cooper, and Ombudsman Joe Boiko, along with Kearns and a handful of Section 5 community leaders met with (Continued on page 4)
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or managing agent, seeking bidding specifications from HCR, and expeditiously preparing specifications and soliciting bids from a minimum of three prospective general managers and three managing agents. The resolution continued: “After interviewing all bidders the committee shall select three managing agents and three general managers to be interviewed by the Board of Directors.” Directors Evelyn Santiago and Francine Jones abstained, which is the equivalent of a “no” vote and recorded as such in determining whether a resolution passes.
For his part, Director Cylich stated Marion Scott would be welcome to apply to be considered as one of the management firms “solicited” by the Search Committee. The resolution noted, Riverbay has been managed by a managing company from month to month since 2002 and “Coop City would be best served by management based on a formal, approved, contractual relationship.” A number of Directors pointed out that under Marion Scott Real Estate, especially given today’s uncertain economic climate on a state, city, and nation level, Coop City has moved forward with construc-
Second Reading - Resolution #11-06 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ber n a r d C ylich SE C O NDE D BY: An d r ea L eslie BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Feb r u a r y 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS - Riverbay has been managed by a managing company from month to month without a contract since 2002 W H E R E AS - An extension of contract with the current managing company has not been approved by DHCR (now HCR) since 2002. W H E R E AS - Co-op City would be best served by management based on a formal, approved, contractual relationship. BE I T T H E R E F O R E R E SO LVE D: The Board shall establish an ad-hoc committee to search for a general manager or managing agent. The ad-hoc committee shall seek bid-
ding specifications from HCR. The committee may receive assistance from Riverbay legal counsel and/or other consultants. The committee shall expeditiously prepare specifications and solicit bids from a minimum of three prospective general managers and three managing agents. After interviewing all bidders, the committee shall select three managing agents and three general managers to be interviewed by the Board of Directors. The committee shall provide the Board with regular reports on their progress. YE S: C ylich , L eslie NO : At k in s, B a iley, G or d on , Sh a p ir o, Tor r es, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSTAI N: F. J on es, Sa n t ia go ABSE NT F O R VOT E : R od r igu ez AB SE NT: O . J on es , M or a le s, O wen s, T ir a d o DE F E AT E D
tion and completion of a cogeneration plant and the number of vacant apartments in the community is at a phenomenal low. Since the cogeneration plant came online, Co-op City residents have saved more than $18 million in money that would have otherwise been paid to Con Edison for electricity. This is the equivalent of an 18% carrying charge increase. These savings have allowed the many essential ongoing capital projects in the community to continue, such as window replacement and Local Law 11 work. The average savings from cogeneration range between $1.4M-$1.6M per month, the Riverbay Finance Department reported. Further bolstering the Board’s decision to evaluate Marion Scott Real Estate was a letter from the State of New York’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), now known as New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), informing Othelia Jones, while she was President last year that the state agency would approve a one-year contract with Marion Scott Real Estate, the current managing firm. The letter, addressed to Jones and signed by Robert Damico, Housing Management Bureau of the state agency, stated: “We are pleased to advise you that your agent has performed satisfactorily during the contract period ending June 30, 2010. Therefore, we would approve an extension of the contract for an additional 12-month period.”
According to Riverbay General Counsel, such letters to Mitchell-Lama housing developments are not uncommon, and in other cases, letters from DHCR, now HCR, have gone out stating contracts for management firms at other housing companies are not being approved, and the process of removal has even been initiated in some cases. “I know when I worked as a manager at AT&T, I always received an annual evaluation,” said former President Jones, “and I can’t imagine most companies, at least professional ones, seeking to replace personnel without some evaluation or standard to measure performance first.” Director Abdul-Wahhab said: “A Director that goes around looking under every rock only for negligence, incompetence or criminality without looking for the possibility that what is found could be of any benefit loses opportunity for the entire community and benefits only their individual personal agenda. The aim of all Directors should be to bring benefit to the community by working with each other as a team of 15 people. To do that, we need to communicate well with the community and especially with each other.” Marion Scott has been performing on a month-to-month contract basis, while debate has been ongoing with different Riverbay Boards over whether the management firm should be offered a two-year contract or undergo a comprehensive evaluation before any action is taken.
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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Blood Drive set for next Saturday in Dreiser To begin to compensate for the severe blood shortage in our region brought on in part by the harsh winter weather in recent weeks, Church of the Savior will be teaming up with the Greater New York Blood Center to host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, February 19th in Room 4 of the Dreiser Community Center. Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, co-Pastor of Church of the Savior, said that this will be the first in a series of blood drives the church will be sponsoring this year to help the blood center make up for the more than 8000 estimated pints of blood lost due to the severe winter storms over the last six weeks. For more information about donating a pint of blood, call Rev. Smith at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058.
NCNW’s 10th Annual Youth Black History Celebration The NCNW Co-op City section, in association with the Riverbay Fund, will hold its 10th Annual Youth Black History Celebration on Saturday, February 26, in the Dreiser Auditorium A, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Any youth or youth groups who is/are interested in participating by singing, dancing, playing an instrument, performing short skits, etc., should contact Mrs. Melton at (917) 399-2643.
Section Five Teen Center accepting registration Registration is ongoing for winter programs at the Teen Center at 141 Einstein Loop in Section 5. Membership is $20/yr. The club, which serves teens 13 to 18 years of age, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., offers all kinds of classes, clubs and group activities, including cooking, art, dance, leadership, money matters, homework help, computers and much more, all around a fully equipped lounge and game room. For complete information and to join, call Leo Johnson, Program Director, at (718) 671-2655.
Have a Safe and Enjoyable President’s Day Weekend!
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Black History Celebration: Attorney General Holder urges communities to “work together for the promise of America” BY BILL STUTTIG
never forget the sacrifices of those people. Barack Obama, Holder said, “It took ordiEric Holder, our nation’s 82nd Attorney “America’s story has its share of set- nary people to make many of these General and the first African American to backs but ultimately it is defined by its changes happen and the power is in all of achieve the rank of the nation’s highest steps forward,” he said. “Each year, since us to continue with that progress. Let us ranking law enforcement official, was the the Black History celebration was estab- work together for the promise of America.” special guest honoree at Congressman Joe lished in 1946, Americans have been comCongressman Crowley in delivering the Crowley’s 12th annual African American ing together each February. I believe Black keynote speech for the evening said: “Our History Month Celebration in the Dreiser history provides more than an opportunity greatness comes from the strength of our Community Center Thursday evening. to define America’s standards; it is also a communities and the values of stability and More than 500 community leaders time to look ahead. virtue that this evening’s honorees have and group members throughout Co-op “Since America’s early days, Americans dedicated their lives to.” City and the other comCrowley added, “As we munities which encomcelebrate the rich history of pass Crowley’s 7th African Americans and their Congressional District indelible impact on the attended the catered course of our nation’s histocelebration and heard ry, I want to take a moment the profound words of to reflect on what the future Queens native, Holder, holds for both the African and the other guests of American community and honor: State Assembly our future as a whole. Our man Jeffrion Aubry and nation continues to evolve State Committee into an increasing diverse woman Barbara Brown. mosaic of ethnicities and Crowley, introducing nationalities and in no place his guest of honor, menis this phenomenon more tioned that last year’s apparent than right here in honoree was former my district, the 7th President Bill Clinton. Congressional District. With He said he was chalthis comes some inevitable lenged to equal the forfriction, but also a tremenmer President this year dous opportunity, an opporand said he believes he tunity to add to the rich legamet the challenge. cy of the American experiFrom left are Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry, Attorney General Eric Holder, Holder, a product of State Committeewoman Barbara Brown and Congressman Joseph Crowley. ence, an opportunity to gain Photo by Dominick Totino Photography the respect of others and face Queens public schools, Stuyvesant High School the challenges of the future. and Columbia University, has had a long have been looking to fulfill the promise of This opportunity will not be realized, howand distinguished career as a prosecutor, a our justice system. Our justice system is ever, if we as a community do not work to U.S. Attorney, a private practice attorney one of the most critical aspects of our improve the way we treat our neighbors, the and then, upon President Barack Obama’s democracy. I also realize it hasn’t always way we deal with those who do not agree appointment in 2008, the Attorney General indemnified our highest ideals. It wasn’t so with us and deal with communities that are of the United States. long ago that African Americans were pre- not our own. The success of our future is After accepting his honor from vented from owning property.” dependent on our ability as Americans to Congressman Crowley, Holder, in his He added: “Our history is a powerful bridge cultural, political, personal, religious remarks commemorating Black History reminder of the long-term consequences of and racial gaps in debating the great chalmonth said: “Today, as we celebrate Black justice. You look at the man who occupies lenges of our future in the highest tradition History Month, we honor our nation’s past, the White House and you think that equal of civility and love.” but we must also reaffirm our nation’s justice has been achieved. But the truth is State Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubrey, a future that we will share and together we that America remains a work in progress. long-time state legislator and former colmust build.” We still have challenges ahead, challenges league of Crowley’s and a leading author The Attorney General said, “Growing that disproportionately affect us. Here in of legislation enabling more effective rehaup on the streets of East Elmhurst and the world’s greatest city, there are neigh- bilitation of drug law offenders throughout Harlem, I saw the struggles and people borhoods where young people are more New York State, said during his acceptance who lost faith in our justice system.” likely to go to prison than go to college, speech: “We have come so far that the Holder added: “Throughout my life, I and where young people who have not yet President of the United States is Barack have been inspired especially by the many reached their teenage years have sworn Obama and the Attorney General of the Black lawyers who worked for justice even themselves to a life of violence and crime.” United States is Eric Holder. We have though they were excluded from our Recalling the history that he witnessed come from a place where the laws were nation’s system of justice. Without their as a boy, young man and then established used against us and we now have a memcontribution, our nation would have never attorney, including Jackie Robinson break- ber of our race in a position that defines the seen the progress that we are celebrating ing baseball’s color barrier, the integration law in the country. tonight. And without their sacrifice, I never of the Alabama school system, the appoint“While we celebrate though, we are still would have been standing here today as our ment of Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. (Continued on page 5) nation’s 82nd Attorney General. We must Supreme Court and finally the election of
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the pathway designers approximately two years ago at the proposed location and raised that same concern and asked the designers to change the concept so it would be safer. Sajous said it is now two years later, and the same design still seems to be on the boards. Kearns said that before the project can move forward, it must be passed by Community Board 10 and Kearns said that the Board has to see satisfactory changes before the project is approved. Another meeting with the Parks Department designers is scheduled for this coming Tuesday, February 22nd in Community Board 10’s offices. Jesslyn Moser, a spokesperson for the Parks Department, said that the Hutchinson River Greenway was conceived as a way to link the existing Pelham Parkway Greenway paths with the Hutchinson River Parkway by using existing paths along I-95 to link with the new proposed paths beginning near Palmer Avenue and continuing along parkway land on the east side of the parkway just to the west of Section 5. “Any greenway portion running near the Hutchinson River Parkway will have the required DOT standard barrier separating cyclists and pedestrians from traffic,” Moser said. Gary Galeski, a long-time Co-op City resident who does not drive, said this week that he believes this will be an excellent way
for Co-op City residents to access the nearby beauty of Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach without the use of a car or public transportation. Moser said that the new Greenway run-
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ning along the Hutchinson River Parkway adjacent to Section 5 will link up across the drawbridge with existing walkways and bridal paths, some of which are to be renovated, widened and improved under the
plan to allow better and safer use by riders, pedestrians and runners accessing the many natural wonders of the park, including Orchard Beach, and the historic Bartow Pell Mansion and grounds.
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Plumbing be done on the drains in Building 10, and then on Wednesday and Thursday, March 9 and 10, in Building 11. Building 20 and 21 will be next in line on Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15 (Building 20) and Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17 (Building 21). On Monday and Tuesday, March 21 and
Generator in 2003. In the case of August 2003, Riverbay was forced to wait for many hours as affected parts of the grid were brought back slowly over several hours so as not to overload the recovering system. The result was that the community was without power for more than 16 hours, even though none of the feeders serving the community at that time were damaged. The power failure affected Co-op City from the late afternoon, into the evening, overnight and past daybreak the next morning.
Black History sad because when we look at the statistics in this nation—Black Americans occupy some of the lowest parameters of this country. Our children are not graduating at such an alarming rate; we occupy prisons in this country at a rate that is not proportionate with our population; we are at the bottom of the rung when it comes to heart disease, diabetes and all the diseases that inflict our people. We still have
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22, the plumbers will move on to Building 26 and that Wednesday and Thursday, March 23 and 24, Building 27 will be upgraded. On Monday and Tuesday, March 28 and 29, Building 28 and then Building 29 on Wednesday and Thursday, March 30 and 31 will be worked on. According to Coinmach, two plumbers
will be assigned to the plumbing upgrade and once the first building is completed, if any adjustments are necessary, Coinmach will add a third plumber before considering altering the dates of the upgrade work. This week, notices about the upgrade work were placed in the laundry room and on each floor of Building 4, where work will began on
Tuesday. A notice was also placed on the Riverbay crawler. Going forward, notices will be placed in the respective buildings approximately one week before the upgrade work begins in the laundry rooms of those buildings and the crawler will be updated accordingly. The complete work schedule is printed on page 6 in this issue of the Co-op City Times.
community, including full electrical capacity, heating and cooling. Reardon said that after all the final connections are made in the coming weeks, it has to receive a final approval from Con Edison before being ready for use. He hopes to have that completed by April, he said. The process for transporting the massive 37-foot long, 31-ton generator from the north end of the power plant grounds to the south end, where a pad has been constructed to anchor the generator, took most of the day Thursday. Cranes arrived at the power plant
early in the morning and began setting up the process by which the generator was lifted onto a lowboy vehicle and then transported along Co-op City Blvd. and Bartow Avenue into the front north gate of the plant. Traffic along the approximately five block stretch had to be shut down for a period of roughly 15 minute, this occurring shortly after the noon hour. Once the generator was safely inside the power plant’s north gate, the crane was reset and lifted the massive piece of equipment onto the pad where final hookups will be performed in the coming days and weeks.
“If you look at what justice means in America, we define it. We were the slaves and now occupy the White House. And, when we rise, all rise.” Barbara Brown, a volunteer youth counselor, community board member, and political activist from the central Bronx, was honored for, in Crowley’s words, “Her lasting legacy and high standard for her community involvement.”
During her very short acceptance of her honor, she encouraged others to get more involved and do the all important grass roots work needed in each community. The evening concluded with performances by Tillers Liturgical Dance Ministry of the Antioch Baptist Church of Corona and the Combined Choir of Antioch Baptist Church of Corona.
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Shortly after the 2003 power failure, Riverbay began renting four smaller back-up generators which, if another major power failure struck, would have given the community enough power to run limited elevator service in the buildings, and some lighting to public areas and emergency centers. According to Reardon, now with the black start generator soon connected, Riverbay will be able to use the generator to restart one of its gas turbines which will then have the capacity to start the other gas turbine and provide all necessary power to the (Continued from page 3)
places to go. We have achieved high places in this country, but we haven’t reached where we need to go.” Aubry added: “We have to teach our children that anyone of us growing up in the city and in this country has the capacity to be great.” Speaking to the predominantly African American audience present Thursday evening, Assemblyman Aubry concluded:
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Letters to the Editor
Co-op City Times Unwilling to compromise
To t h e E d it or : I have often marveled at the persistence of cooperator John Rose as he battles for his rights and the rights of the disabled community. However, Mr. Rose’s most recent letter to the Co-op Times contained inaccuracies that detracted from his arguments about door accessibility. He accuses Management of “many erroneous and, what I consider outright lies” regarding his lawsuit about accessible doorways in his building. He then goes on to tell us that he had applied for a townhouse over 6 years ago. He claims that he and his mother turned down a move to a “lower level apartment” because they discovered that “the bedroom in the 1-bedroom townhouse is upstairs,” and therefore
unsuitable for his use. However, the facts are that the 1-bedroom A townhouse, is at ground level and has no “upstairs”. The 3bedroom B townhouse, has 2 flights of stairs. Rose’s description of the event is erroneous, making me wonder why he included this piece of fiction in his letter. Rose also labels as a lie Riverbay’s claim that it would cost over $400,000 to do all of the lobby doors. He claims that an architect had quoted him a price of approximately $4000 per door, amounting to some $120,000 because he claims that not all buildings would have to be done. Rose seems to have estimated that only 30 lobby doors need be done. (divide $120,000 by $4000) but how has he arrived at this estimation? Has he conduct-
ed a survey of the disabled community? Also, what makes his architect’s estimate more believable than Riverbay’s? Riverbay seems to place the cost of each door at about $6000. (Divide their total cost of $400,000 by 69, the number of lobby doors they claim would have to be replaced). Do both estimates include the same procedures? Are we comparing apples to oranges? Finally, Rose states that he could use the side door, even though it would be more difficult and not as safe, but makes it clear that he will “NEVER EVER use the side door” because he considers it “demeaning.” This does not sound like a man who is willing to compromise. —Nels G r u m er
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Competitive cable service needed in Co-op City To t h e E d it or : For a couple of years now, we have had cable services with no competition and I believe a majority in this community would prefer to choose services when it comes to their entertainment, same as it is with their phone service where they can choose what they want. Since the present cable service bought out the last competition, we have been in a knot when it comes to selecting
service for our viewing pleasure. So when your service gets disrupted and has to be rebooted and you have to wait for your show, or your phone, there is no discount, and they tell you to “go somewhere else.” Unless you have a balcony, your choices are limited to this monopoly. I ask that everyone who views this letter to start bringing heat on Riverbay to allow competition in our viewing services so that we have a
choice when it comes to such services. Riverbay says other service providers can come anytime, but I hear differently. It is time to get to the bottom of why we are held hostage to the cable services now available to the community. Join me in pressing for action. I am tired of the monopoly that exists. If they are better, allow competition, and let people choose their services. —Da vid Sa n q uiche
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Riverbay Holiday closings and Co-op City Times deadline notice Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 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 community organizations must submit their club articles by 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22. Directors’ viewpoints must also be received by 8 a. m. on Tuesday, February 22. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, February 26th issue of the Co-op City Times. Please note that all deadlines will be strictly enforced to limit disruption to our production schedule. Articles and viewpoints may be submitted electronically by emailing to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or by faxing to (718) 320-2595. They may also be slipped under the door of Room 21 in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. We wish our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.
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Public Safety Report CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime but it, in fact, causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti and even gang-like graffiti has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety
conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags,” graffiti signatures, so that when they are caught they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prev ention/citywide_vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899. Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is ille-
Public Safety Blotter: Feb. 6 - Feb. 13 February 07, 140 Dekruif Place CCPD officers responded to a report of individuals loitering in a stairway. Upon arrival, the individuals attempted to flee the area but were apprehended and placed under arrest. Several baggies of marijuana were recovered. 120 Aldrich Street, Veterans Park A male reported that he was approached by two females who demand-
ed his coat. The male complied and the individuals took his coat and fled. A search was conducted with negative results. Applebee’s, Bay Plaza Two Co-op City residents reported that they were robbed at gunpoint by two males inside Bay Plaza. The males took property and fled. A canvass was conducted by NYPD and CCPD units with negative results.
Ben edetto: 2011 Co-op City sch ola r sh ip a pplica tion s a va ila ble Applications for the 2011 Co-op City College Scholarships are currently available for pick-up, according to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. The Co-op City College Scholarship Committee has been giving out $500 scholarships for the past five years to deserving Co-op City high school seniors who plan on entering college the following fall. The Co-op City College Scholarship fund is the brain-child of Co-op resident Rose Kaufman who felt a duty to help those who might need a little assistance in paying the high cost of a college education. She took her idea to Assemblyman Benedetto who gladly volunteered to help and pledged his own $500 scholarship.
The scholarships fund is dedicated to fostering the education of deserving Co-op City residents who have shown the academic ability to move on to higher education and who also have an interest in community service and in helping others. Applications can be picked up a various locations throughout Co-op City: the offices of Assemblyman Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center, Room 12), Congressman Joseph Crowley (Dreiser Center, Room 4), the office of the City News (Dreiser Center – lower plaza level), the office of Riverbay (Bartow Community Center) and from local high school college guidance counselors. All applications must be submitted no later than April 8, 2011.
gal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (five hundred dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, persecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti, should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious
business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. Lingering snowfall has limited the area which was previously a buffer between autos and cyclists. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.
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Board Directors obligated to be fiducially responsible It absolutely boggles my mind why anyone on this Riverbay Board would speak about Privatization as an “issue” right now. In April 2002, shareholders voted to “explore” Privatization and not “ For Privatization.” This was the proper step to take so that the pros and cons of it would be known. It takes money to get to that point. Unfortunately, the Co-op City garages had to be closed for safety reasons, causing Riverbay to spend unbudgeted money. Now the vote by the shareholders must be done again, which is the first step in the exploration for Privatization. Riverbay does not have the money at this time and is attempting to secure a loan so that necessary work and repairs can continue. I for one am quite upset that 6 buildings in Co-op City are yet to get their windows. The estimated scheduled installation starts from April 2011 to July 2012. This means another cold apartment next winter for these buildings without new windows. Hopefully, Riverbay will be able to obtain the loan and speed up this installation process. Ten building roofs have to be replaced, as well as Local Law 11 Balcony and Brick Work that must be completed. The
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Othelia Jones economy for a long time has not been where we would all like to see it. Unemployment is at its highest with so many struggling to pay their monthly carrying charges and keep food on the table. How can Privatization be an issue for any Director at the present time? At the Open Board meeting on February 9th, 2011, Resolution #10-96 was presented to the Board for a vote. This resolution called for a special holiday transient parking rate of $5 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. on every December 24th, December 25th, and December 31st. This would become effective on December 24th, 2011. I voted “NO” on this resolution because those are some of the greatest revenue producing days for our garages. On December 24th, 2010, $3,057 and December 25th, 2010, $6,663 was collected from transient parking. This totaled $9,720 for these two dates alone. The average amount taken in by transient parking for the month of December ranges anywhere from $600 a day to $1000 a day. On these holidays, I would believe that family and friends
Co-op City Branch of the NAACP First, we want to remind readers that the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP has had to modify plans for an event celebrating Black History Month. The monthly meeting will be held on February 27, 3 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, ground floor, Building 31A. The new Executive Officers have met several times over the last few weeks. One of the items voted and passed was to request all Executive Officers attend monthly meetings from 2 p.m. for a briefing and organizational purposes. Presently, new president Jeannette Graves is home recuperating from illness and we send her our prayers and hopes for her complete recovery. In her absence, First Vice President Joyce Wilson chairs meetings and fulfills the duty of the president. On the February 27th meeting agenda, committee sections including Membership Recruitment, Education, Health, Hospitality and Fundraising will be confirmed. This is the time to make participation in the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP part of your new year’s resolutions. Don’t let 2011 pass you by without membership or renewal. Visit the newly redesigned website: http://action.naacp.org/. Historically and consistently, the NAACP has been relevant to young people by offering educational and recreational opportunities. Pursuing ways to accomplish that here in Co-op City is a primary goal. We offer you the opportunity to share your sug-
gestions with us. If you have any questions, please call 1-718-671-7856. Events showcasing Black History are scheduled throughout February and we hope to participate in many of them. The NAACP supports the expansion of Black History education. Please refer to this newspaper, as well as other local media for events celebrating Black History Month. Again, get well wishes are sent to Branch President Jeannette Graves and everyone facing health and personal concerns for their full recovery and return to excellent condition. The NAACP 2011 Annual Meeting is today, Saturday, Feb.19. This is an opportunity to get informed on all aspects of the NAACP. The event is at the NewYork Hilton Hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, NYC. Last Monday was Valentine’s Day. This is a day when poetry is read and poetic cards given. So in this article, we remind you of Phillis Wheatley, the first documented freed slave whose writings were published and acknowledged in American history. The 1773 publication of Wheatley's Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral brought her fame and recognition, with figures such as George Washington praising her work. Though her poetry spoke of tragedy and her life and death did too, we remember her accomplishments and the people around her in the late 1700’s. And we hope you take a moment this weekend to recognize presidents over Presidents’ Weekend. —E va La za a r
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are already at their locations before 5 p.m. anyway, which wouldn’t make this resolution so sensible. Another issue: how would the Garage Attendant know the difference between a visitor and a shareholder who does not have a space in the garage, but chooses to take advantage of the reduced rate? And the cooperators in the six buildings that still do not have new windows due to financial restraints - I wonder how they feel about this resolution?! During inclement weather, shareholders who park in Garage 7 & 8 have a difficult time finding a space unless they have reserved parking. Also, as far as I know, many people gather with family members on Easter and Passover as well. So, I wonder how residents of other religious persuasions feel about discount parking only for Christmas and the new year. It is my opinion that not much thought was given to this resolution or its ramifications. These are the reasons why I could not and did not vote for this resolution. Directors were voted on to this Board to make decisions that directly impact the lives of the shareholders and the community. We should not be voting on issues for reasons that seem to be popular or political. Rather, we should be fiducially responsible. On another note altogether, what is
behind the City News desperate effort to discredit our community with its negative comments and headlines? A title such as “ Outgoing Residents Waiting for Money” surely grabs your attention, yet the reason is not explained until page 15! Per our occupancy agreement, if a shareholder moves out before the end of their lease, they still have a responsibility to pay the carrying charge until the apartment is sold or the lease has ended. Therefore, I don’t really understand where the City News is going with this story or “headline.” Mike Horowitz, Editor of the City News, stated that he was “taken aback” when told that two-thirds of those on Co-op City’s waiting lists cannot qualify for the loans needed to purchase an apartment. Well, Mr. Horowitz, Co-op City is not immune to unemployment or the economic woes that have befallen our great country. Co-op City is still a great place to live and the best housing available in New York City. I’d like to welcome home former Board Director Saul Weber who is still recuperating after undergoing a triple by-pass. I hope he continues to feel better and stronger with each passing day. I wish you all a great holiday weekend. Be safe wherever you go.
Building 28 Association We were unable to resume our regular monthly meetings last September due to a new regulation prohibiting the use of rooms in the basements of triple-core buildings for such purposes. We were promised a new meeting room on the 1st floor but, due to unforeseen circumstances, the room is still not ready for occupancy. In light of this situation, Riverbay’s General Manager, Vernon
Cooper, has agreed to another meeting in our original room. The meeting will take place on March 10th and Mr. Cooper will be the guest speaker. Notices will be posted in the building in March. Dues for 2011 can be paid at this meeting or to your building captain (28AGuinette Romaine, 28B-Paula Denson, 28C-Brenda Gladden). —Sa n dr a Scop e
Building 15 Association Happy new year. We hope that everyone has a healthy & happy new year. I would like to thank the volunteers who helped decorate the lobby for the holidays--Frances, Evangeline, Dorothy, Ismael, Ernestine, Barbara & Herbie for doing a beautiful job on the tree.
Our next building association meeting will be on Thursday, February 24th at 7:30 p.m. in the basement. We would like to welcome any new cooperators to the building and invite them to join us at our meetings. Refreshments will be served. We will also —Sa ndy Kr asnove have a 50/50 raffle.
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Black Forum Defensive Dr iving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, March 19, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Upcoming events The Million Kids March 2011 will be on Saturday May 7. The bus will be leaving from the Dreiser Community Center, 7 a.m. For tickets/information, call (718) 320-8035 or (718) 825-9750. There will be a Saturday Gospel Brunch on Saturday, April 2, Dreiser Auditorium A., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For further information, call
(718) 320-8035 or (718) 825-9750. Bla ck For um Aer obics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m.. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes. Adva nced Aer obics classes This is a class for men and women which will begin soon. This is not for the light hearted, but for those who are serious about getting in shape. Activities include exercise, health awareness classes and open discussions. Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers. Call to register today, (718) 3208035, or email us at coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com. Other classes being formed are Tai Chi, Salsa, Belly Dancing and Children’s dance classes. Sign up today.
Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. E mer gency Food Pr ogr a m New Hour s & Days 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. New ema il a ddr ess The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us. We Need You - J oin Us Toda 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. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser —Tony Illis Community Center.
Broun Place Townhouse Association Greetings, neighbors, I hope everyone enjoyed Valentine’s Day. If you had no one to send you a card, send one to yourself! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. You should love YOU! The next Association meeting is scheduled on Friday, February 25th, at 7 p.m. We have invited our new CSO Area Manager, Mr. Edgar Perez, and his Assistant, Ms.
Valerie Hayes. Flyers will be distributed with more details prior to the meeting. The weather seems to be warming up which is a good thing! Please, no more snow! You can still register to join the Walking Club suggested by Ms. Ventrella. You can sign up at the next meeting. It will be a while before this snow melts away, but in the meantime, please be careful
when walking in the cul de sac in Broun Place. The area where a chunk of the sidewalk was broken is taped off to prevent anyone from possible injury. Riverbay’s Construction Department will make the repairs as soon as they can. They’re waiting for the snow and ice to melt in order to make the proper repairs. Our prayers go out to the sick and home-
bound. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event and our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. If you wish acknowledgement of any kind, whether it is illness, a birthday celebration or the loss of a family member, please contact Ms. Iris Sanchez. You can also email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com. —Ma r j or ie Helms
Building 13 Association The next general membership of Building 13 Association meeting will be on Thursday, February 24, at 7 p.m. at the back of the building (in the voting room). Take time to check up on your neighbor. Lend a hand however you can. Building 13 Association reminds all drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. "It is not an option, it is the law.” Please avoid texting while driving. Remember to observe speed
limits and STOP for yellow school buses with flashing red lights. O b ey t h e followin g q u a lit y-of-life r egu la t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced "police sweeps" are con-
Building 26 Association A very warm welcome to all of our Coop City families, friends, neighbors, and especially, our new residents. Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of February. Well wishes to the sick and shut in. Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Doris Randall and family on the loss of her beloved husband, Mr. Leon Randall; father of Janelle, and grandfather of Jasmine and Leon. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leon, your beautiful smile, your friendliness, and warm personality will be missed, but not forgotten. Rest in peace, brother Leon. No more pain and no more suffering! May God eternally bless you and your family. Bla ck H istor y M ont h - Black History is 365 days a year! Celebrate the accomplishments of notable Blacks everyday. Bu ild ing 26 Associa t ion E lect ion s for President, Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer/Assistant and Secretary/Assistant. Persons interested in running for a position should attend our next meeting. P r op osed Tr ip t o At la n t ic C it y Building 26 Association has proposed a trip to Atlantic City on Wednesday, May 11th. Residents of Building 26 who are interested should sign their name on a flyer posted in their respective lobby. Trip will be discussed at our next scheduled meeting. Meeting Notice - Thanks to everyone who attended our last meeting. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8,
at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of Building 26 B. Please come out and bring a neighbor with your concerns and suggestions for 2011. Refreshments will be served and we'll have a 50/50 raffle. Knitting a nd Cr ocheting - Come join us for some good company and instruction on knitting and crocheting on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the community room of Building 26B. Hea lt hy Tips - Try eating healthy french fries. Yes, switch white potatoes for sweet potatoes to make your fries. Select two medium sweet potatoes and cut them julienne style. Sprinkle a little olive oil, sea salt, and brown in oven 425 degrees until crispy brown. Sweet potatoes have loads of carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Want to maximize your muscle strength? After a hard workout, don't forget to stretch. It enhances your cardio and weight training. Remember to hydrate by drinking plenty of water during and after working out. Be C onsider a t e - Please do your part in keeping our building clean by properly disposing of your garbage. Take large boxes and other bulk items down to the basement. Secur ity - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are opening and/or holding lobby doors for. It’s nice be neighborly, but if you don't know them, don't open and or 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 Vonne L ewis
ducted day and night to enforce these rules. Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411.
For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic update, call 5-1-1. "If you see something, say something." —Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B.)
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People Make Change Here And Everywhere Let me congratulate our Egyptian neighbors and friends who are celebrating the abdication of Hosni Mubarak, who ruled their homeland with an iron fist for thirty years. May their families in Egypt soon enjoy the unfulfilled promises, dating from their 1952 revolution, of peace, prosperity and the flourishing of the arts, sciences, education. Thirty-five years ago there was a nonviolent protest in Co-op City against steep rent increases. After a thirteen-month rent strike, a Board emerged committed to transparency, accountability and a number of democratic practices—open Board and committee meetings with monthly gallery sessions, an unfettered CC Times, and encouragement of civic organizations. Many such policies have been eroded or simply ignored. Open meetings with monthly gallery sessions were scuttled two decades ago. O PE N BOARD M EE T INGS WIT H GAL L ERY SESSI ONS Resolution #03-69, was a step in reestablishing open Board meetings. It mandated at least three open meetings a term. Even that measure has met with resistance. The recent Board meeting on February 9, 2011, was the first open Board meeting with a gallery session to be held in a whole year. And then the gallery session was put at the end of the agenda contrary to requirement of the resolution, which specifies that the gallery sessions precede the Board’s business meeting. This irregularity was called to the attention of the Board President in a memo dated January 27,
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Bernard Cylich well before the meeting itself. In it, I proposed the agenda be amended to comply with the resolution. Not only was the request ignored, but counsel Jeff Buss asserted, in a lengthy commentary that veered significantly from the truth, that I was disingenuous for failing to bring this issue to the attention of the president prior to the meeting and for seeking an agenda change at the last minute. I think counsel is supposed to guide the Board and management in complying with rules and regulations that govern our corporation—not with providing justifications for violating them. Whether intentionally or not, Buss was also reflecting negatively on my integrity, and I believe he ought to apologize. T RUE G RIT Hats off to the cooperators who remained through the business meeting, and stayed for the gallery session, which began after 9:30 p.m. and ended close to 11. Most of the business meeting was adequately covered by the Co-op City Times, but several items need elaboration. In October, management asked the Board to approve a $90,000 change order for additional protective bridging for buildings 1, 2 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8. This amount was subsequently reduced to $37,000. In spite of repeated requests, we were never provided with a copy of the contractor’s item-
ization for the change order. A motion I made to table approval until the Board was provided with such documentation was passed. I am still waiting for management to answer my request for an itemization of the $89,500 work order to close the terrace doors and windows of buildings 6, 7 and 8 — and still wondering, why the stonewalling? During the gallery session, Elaine Coles, president of the NAACP Childcare Center, questioned why the nonprofit group’s rents had increased by 20 percent and why, after thirty years, it was obligated to give a month’s deposit. No answers were given, either by management or other members of the Board. Several cooperators complained about persistent leaks in their apartments, some of whose walls had been opened and closed as many as nine times. The very next day management instituted an aggressive program to deal with those leaks. Until February 9, when cooperators had an opportunity to publicly discuss the problem of leaks, management had responded in a business-as-usual way without getting the problem fixed. But if there had been regular gallery sessions, fewer cooperators would have had to live with those unpleasant conditions for long periods. Another cooperator asked counsel whether New York City housing code requires Riverbay, a multiple-unit development, to provide no-cost extermination services for bed bugs and other vermin. Until an October 2010 letter from New York State’s HCR mandated it, manage-
ment had insisted that Riverbay was not obligated to do so. We will let you know when we receive counsel’s response. FIT TO PRINT ! This cooperator also asked why a letter he submitted to the Co-op City Times was not printed and why he did not hear from the Legal Department, as required by a Board resolution when a letter is withheld from publication. The Board President pledged to look into that matter. CO-OP CIT Y – AFF ORDABLE H OUSING OR SPE CUL AT IVE PRO PE RT Y I agree with President Helen Atkins and director Al Shapiro that now is not the time to discuss privatization, while many capital projects are unfinished. In principle, however, I am opposed to privatization at any time. I moved into Co-op City not for speculative reasons but because, unlike private housing, it was affordable. And I want to be sure that it will remain affordable for generations of working families. Assurances that the community would benefit from the flip tax income on the sale of apartments after privatization are simply a sham. The economics of privatization will much more likely leave us with mountains of rent increases. Why place our homes on the roulette wheel when Atlantic City is only a bus ride away? I can be reached by phone at 718-3795874, by postal mail at the Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, NY 10475, or by email at www.lichsr@earthlink.net.
Working Families Co-op City Club L E T ’S TAL K ABO UT J OBS AND TAXE S The Co-op City Chapter of the Working Families Party will be meeting on Tuesday, February 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Einstein Center, Room 35. The guest speaker will be a Working Families Party organizer. Steep job cuts being proposed both in Albany and City Hall will be considered at the meeting. Those cuts will produce only
slight reductions in the deficits, and those reductions will only be temporary. Far greater and more lasting will be the negative affects on the families of masses of laid off workers and on the city and state income from taxes unemployed workers will not be paying. Reductions of health, education and other social services will in the long run produce further harm to the affected individuals and to both local and state treasuries.
W HO PAYS—W H O P L AYS Governing bodies should introduce fair taxes on Wall Street millionaires and billionaires who are sitting on piles of tax stimulus dollars instead of creating jobs. Unemployed workers and their supporters will circle City Hall at noon on Thursday, February 24, saying “No” to job cuts and “Yes” to fair taxation of Wall Street.
Working Families Party is, on the other hand, supporting Governor Cuomo’s call for democratizing election campaigns by making election campaigns publicly financed in full. L E T ’S TAL K Join us in this discussion at our meeting on Tuesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 35 at the Einstein Community —C her yl Sim mons-O liver Center.
Building 33 Association I spoke to the new Section #5 manager, Ms. Lois English, about putting up signs in the laundry room reminding cooperators about putting dirty clothes in the laundry carts. This is an unsanitary practice and it needs to be stopped. She informed me that she will send flyers to each apartment warning them about this distasteful practice. The association will be having a flea
market and cake sale in April. If you have things to donate in good condition, please bring them down. Call Connie, 320-7430; Maude, 320-7066 or Pat, 320-1861; We will make arrangements to meet you in the back meeting room. Cake makers in the building, get ready to do your thing. We are planning a bus ride to Mohegan Sun for April also, date to be posted at a later date. We are also planning a spring
affair with the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club. It will be a scholarship dance to reward a deserving youth going to college. The Harriet Tubman Democratic Club is looking for more young people to join their club. They are having a meeting on March 10, 7 p.m. in the Section 5 room in the back of the building. Please, if you are looking for a democratic club to join,
please come to the meeting. We have our old president back, Ms. Evelyn Turner. Dues are $20 to join. To our assistant treasurer, Mrs. Maude Mason, happy birthday; We wish you many more. The association extends their deepest sympathy and prayers to Mrs. May Dukes who lost her brother. Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in's, feel —P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e better.
Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join us and help to make a difference? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. Meeting of Building 30 Assn.: The next Building Assn. meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16. The door is open at
7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start promptly at 7:30 p.m. We’re pleased to welcome the new Area Manager, Lois English, and her Assistant, Ray Fraticelli, as guest speakers to our meeting. There will be a question and answer period to follow. Attention: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. Join the Crochet Club this fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our
meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Just think of how grateful your family will be when they receive a beautiful handmade gift that you have made with love. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun. C om ing Events: POKENO is back!! We
have scheduled the game Friday, February 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring at least $2 in nickels and enjoy a fun evening. Snacks are served. We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. —Mir ia m E . Ber lofsky
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African-American Association of Co-op City The Association thanks everyone for attending our general membership meeting last Saturday. In addition to the updates of our regular programs, we discussed the case of Kelley Williams-Bolar, who received a felony conviction and served nine days in jail for sending her children to a school outside of their district. This precludes her from following through on plans to become a teacher. We felt that it was a harsh and unjust sentence and the punishment did not fit the crime. Thousands have written, emailed, called and/or petitioned Ohio Gov. John Kasich (614-785-1600) to pardon her. The Association members will also support Ms. Williams-Bolar and encourage you to do the same. Wom en’s Hist or y M on th – The month of March has been designated Women’s
History Month and Association members will celebrate at a luncheon sponsored by the Williamsbridge branch of the NAACP on Saturday, March 19, 12:00 p.m. at Eastwood Manor. Our President, Francine Reva Jones, will be one of the honorees and you are invited to join us. Tickets are $55 and the deadline is March 12th. No tickets will be sold at the door. Please call us if you wish to attend: 718-379-5555. The Association sponsors the following programs, and invites you to participate: C omp ut er C la sses – Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and much more. Classes are tailored to your needs. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class. The next class: Monday, February 28, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call
718-379-5555. C u b Scouts Pa ck – The next Pack meeting is Thursday, March 3rd, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys from ages 611 years old are welcome to join. Call 718379-5555. T he J ob/E ntr epr eneur ia l P r ogr am Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. The next meeting: Thursday, March 3rd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-320-1424. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-721-8185. Yoga & Pila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718-671-8364. Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-
281-4570. C om mu nit y Ser vice – If you are a student seeking community service credit, please call us at 718-379-5555. Gen er a l M emb er sh ip M eet ing – The next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, March 12, 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —F r a ncine R eva J ones
National Council of Negro Women Celebrate Black History Month Rosa Parks. Born February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955, her silent defiance spoke for a whole people. Her arrest sparked a 381-day bus boycott, which ignited the civil rights movement and changed America. Fired from her tailoring job, she moved to Detroit, Michigan, where she was a special assistant to Congressman John Conyers for twenty-five years. She is the founder and president of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development, inaugu-
rated in 1988. Rosa Parks stands in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Drexter Avenue Baptist Church, where the historic bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama was organized. Our 10th Annual Youth Black History Celebration is co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund – Saturday, February 26, Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B from 1:00-4:00 p.m., “Aspiring Youths Building Their Legacy.” Come out, bring your family and enjoy performances by our youth. Our second meeting of the new year will be on Saturday, February 26, at 3:30
p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “ The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. 2011 Save the Dates!! • March 18-20: The Greater Baltimore Section, NCNW is having their “Spirit of a Women” conference at the Pikesville Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD. Discounted hotel rate of $109. Tickets: $75 - $310 for additional & vendor information, (443) 406-NCNW (6269). • April 13: Annual Uncommon Height Awards Gala. • May 21: Our 37th Annual
Bethune–Height Recognition Program at Garden City Hotel, Garden City, L.I. • August 28th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Dedication Ceremony in Washington, D.C. February is also American Heart Month. Montefiore Medical Center is hosting a series of free events in observance of Heart Month. 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. —M a xin e Su lliva n
Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, scheduled for Thursday, February 17, has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 24, in Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. Please make an effort to attend this very important meeting as many various things will be discussed pertaining to our upcoming yearly activities. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club extends thanks and gratitude to all the people who attended our St. Valentine's Day Dance in Auditorium B last Saturday evening, February 12. This was our 8th annual affair which was also successful because of your participation. We give spe-
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Window guard notice 2011 Window Guard forms should have been returned by February 15, 2011. If you have not yet returned it, please fill it out, sign it and enter the date and your phone number. Either mail it back using the envelope provided, return it to your local Cooperator Service Office (CSO) or return it to Room S in Bartow. Your cooperation is appreciated. —R iver b a y C or por a t ion
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Resolution #11-01 SE C O ND R E ADI NG : #11-01 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on 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 T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Feb r u a r y 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, H&M Food Corporation has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 131 Einstein Loop (2,346 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for sale of fruits, vegetables, beer, cigarettes, sandwiches & cold cuts; and
W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is with a ten year lease from January 1, 2011-December 31, 2020 and a five year renewal option from January 1, 2021December 31, 2025 and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 131 Einstein Loop Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and H&M Food Corporation, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as sub-
mitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YE S: Atkins, Ba iley, C ylich, Gor don, F. J ones, Leslie, R odr iguez, Sa ntia go, Sha pir o, Tor r es, Abdul-Wa hha b ABSENT: O. J ones, M or a les, Owens, Tir a do P a ssed
Second Reading - Resolution #11-02 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on 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 T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Feb r u a r y 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, On March 24, 2010 the Board, by Res. #10-18, approved the award of Contract 2560 for Asbestos Abatement Flooring to CAC of NY, Inc. for a two year period in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000; and, W H E R E AS, Contract 2560 requires Riverbay to
withhold 10% retainage from each approved payment to CAC for work completed until the end of the two-year contract and as of 1-10-2011 the amount of retainage held by Riverbay is $147,416; and, W H E R E AS, CAC requested that the retainage by reduced to 5% and Management supports this reduction based on the quality of CAC’s performance of work including CAC’s timely resolution of code violations and that 5% retainage is sufficient to protect Riverbay. T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: That the Board approves change order #1 to Contract 2560 to reduce the retainage being withheld on payments to CAC
for approved and completed work from 10% to 5% and the President is hereby authorized to execute this change order and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. NO : At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , F. J on es, L eslie, Sh a p ir o, Tor r es, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSTAI N: Sa n t ia go ABSE NT F O R VOT E : R od r igu ez ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, O wen s, T ir a d o DE F E AT E D
Second Reading - Resolution #11-03 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on 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 T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Feb r u a r y 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, On October 30, 1987, Riverbay Corporation entered into a lease agreement with T.S.P. Cleaners, Inc. for the premises at 2039 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York (“Lease”); and W H E R E AS, on June 6, 2001, Riverbay Corporation entered into a modification and extension of the Lease from T.S.P. Cleaners, Inc.; and
W H E R E AS, T.S.P. Cleaners, Inc. is requesting a Consent to Assignment to U-Line Dry Cleaners Inc.; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the Consent to Assignment for the premises at 2039 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and U-Line Dry Cleaners, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution
#85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.
and W H E R E AS, both the Riverbay Corporation and the Riverbay Fund relied upon the Notice of Award and the Notice to Proceed and commenced work and ordered materials pursuant to said Grant Award; and W H E R E AS, after the Grant Award had been issued and after the Riverbay Fund had ordered materials in reliance upon the Grant Award, TRC, an outside consultant retained by NYSERDA to administer the Grant Award, advised NYSERDA and the Riverbay Fund that the terms of the NYSERDA grant program require applicants to either own the property benefitting from the energy efficiency grant, or to have a written lease agreement for the property which meets certain criteria; and W H E R E AS, the charitable purposes of the Riverbay Fund include improving the educational, recreational and cultural activities for residents of Co-op City and improving and strengthening the provision of affordable housing for the public; and W H E R E AS, the Riverbay Fund desires to improve public knowledge of green architecture and building standards, energy efficiency, conservation and alternative energy sources through the development of specific energy efficiency and alternative energy projects within the Coop City community; and W H E R E AS, the Riverbay Fund is interested in accessing, improving and using the garages at Co-op
City, including the roof tops, building exteriors, power systems, and lighting fixtures, to design, implement and showcase alternative energy building and power systems including, green roofs, roof top gardens, solar panels, energy efficient lighting, and similar systems; and NOW T H E R E F O R E BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement between Riverbay Corp. as Landlord and Riverbay Fund as Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Management and General Counsel, for eight (8) garages located at 999 Co-op City Blvd., 99 Dreiser Loop, 99 Carver Loop, 99 Asch Loop, 2099 Bartow Avenue, 99 Bellamy Loop, 99 Einstein Loop, and 99 Erskine Place is approved and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation, and to take such other and further action as may be necessary and required to comply with said Agreement.
YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , F. J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tor r es, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSE NT F O R VOT E : R od r igu ez ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, O wen s, T ir a d o P a ssed
Emergency Resolution #11-05 SUBM I T T E D BY: Al Sh a p ir o SE C O NDE D BY: M a n n y Tor r es & K h a lil Ab d u lWa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: F E BR UAR Y 16, 2011 W H E R E AS, the Riverbay Fund applied for and was awarded a Federal ARRA grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 by the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority, grant number 20428, RFP number 1613 [“Grant Award”]; and W H E R E AS, the Grant Award provides for an energy efficiency program benefitting the residents of Co-op City, promoting energy conservation, and promoting the provision of affordable housing by the replacement, installation and maintenance of energy efficient lighting in garages owned by the Riverbay Corporation; and W H E R E AS, the Riverbay Fund disclosed to NYSERDA that it did not own the garages when the application was submitted; and W H E R E AS, NYSERDA issued the Grant Award with full knowledge that the garages were owned by the Riverbay Corporation and not the applicant Riverbay Fund; and W H E R E AS, NYSERDA subsequently issued a Notice to Proceed and approved and directed the commencement of work under the approved Grant Award;
YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , F. J on es, R od r igu e z, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tor r es , Ab d u lWa h h a b ABSTAI N: L eslie ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, O wen s, T ir a d o P a ssed
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Second Reading - Resolution #11-07 SUBM I T T E D BY: F r a n cin e R eva J on es & An d r ea L eslie SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Feb r u a r y 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, Riverbay corporation is a cooperative. W H E R E AS, Cooperators have a right to form committees, clubs, organizations. W H E R E AS, Cooperators exercising that right enrich the life of the community. W H E R E AS, Such groups are the glue stabilizing as well as enriching community life.
W H E R E AS, Riverbay recognition of such groups enables them to rent Riverbay meeting rooms at discount rates, to access the Co-op City Times, to post leaflets in community bulletin boards, and to apply for in-kind services. W H E R E AS, Management requirements for recognition include: a completed application form; an organizational constitution or set of by-laws; the names of twenty-five members; and proof of adequate insurance for organizations seeking permanent space. W H E R E AS, Riverbay By-laws make no reference to non-Board community organization, and there are no Board resolutions providing rules or regulations about
recognition of organizations. BE I T T H E R E F O R E R E SO LVE D: Groups, clubs, committees, seeking Riverbay recognition, and meeting management requirements, shall be recognized without prejudice. YE S: C ylich , F. J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go NO : At k in s, Ba ile y, G or d on , Sh a p ir o, Ab d u lWa h h a b ABSE NT F O R VOT E : R od r igu ez, Tor r es ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, O wen s, T ir a d o DE F E AT E D
Second Reading - Resolution #11-08 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ber n ie C ylich SE C O NDE D BY: An d r ea L eslie BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Feb r u a r y 16t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”) Management Manual for Housing Companies (9 NYCRR 1725-2.3(b)) states, “Board members should … involve themselves in tenant activities ... as well as explaining the board’s position on matters of mutual interest….”; and W H E R E AS, On August 10, 1987 the Board passed Emergency Resolution #87-34 which requires that
“Director’s Viewpoints … refer only to issues directly affecting the welfare and quality of life of the residents of Co-op City…”; and W H E R E AS, Emergency Resolution #87-34 may limit a Director from discussing an issue in his/her viewpoint which such Director feels is a matter of mutual interest to shareholders. NOW T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the Board of Directors hereby approves rescinding the following Resolve in its entirety from Emergency Resolution #87-34: RESOLVED, that Director’s Viewpoints submitted to the Co-op City Times for publication refer only to issues directly affecting the welfare and quality of life of the
residents of Co-op City BE I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that all other parts of Emergency Resolution #87-34 remain in full force and effect and that this Resolution take effect after its approval by the Board. YE S: C ylich , F. J on es, L eslie NO : At k in s, Ba ile y, G or d on , Sh a p ir o, Ab d u lWa h h a b ABSTAI N: Sa n t ia go, Tor r es ABSE NT F O R VOT E : R od r igu ez ABSE NT: O . J on es, M or a les, O wen s, T ir a d o DE F E AT E D
Co-op City apartment applicant waiting list available online Applicants for apartments in Co-op City can look up their position in the waiting list by going to www.riverbaycorp.com/newrb/waiting_lists and following the instructions. Applicants who do not have access to a computer, may look up their position on the waiting list by using the computer set up for this purpose in the Riverbay Sales Office. Applicants who applied for an apartment in a highrise building before 2009 are listed on Riverbay’s website. There is a separate table listing for 3, 3.5 and 4-
room one bedroom apartments; 4.5 and 5-room two bedroom apartments; and 6 and 6.5 room three bedroom apartments. Applicants can look up their positions by their account number on their occupancy agreement. Those who applied for an apartment in a high-rise building after January 1, 2009 should check the waiting lists on the Riverbay site, as well as the HCR waiting list to find their position. To do that, go to www.riverbaycorp.com/newrb/waiting_lists and follow
the instructions. If you applied for an apartment after January 1, 2009, you must count the number of people waiting for an apartment of the size you want in the Riverbay site, then go to the HCR site to see where you are in the waiting list. For example, if there are twenty-two people on the waiting list for a two-bedroom apartment on the Riverbay site, and you are tenth in line for a twobedroom apartment on the HCR site, then you are number thirty-two in line for an apartment.
Assemblyman Benedetto: Beware of high-interest tax refund anticipation loans (RALs) New IRS rules make it easier to secure your tax refund quickly without an RAL As we approach tax season, many working families have been hit hard by the recession, and will look to their tax return for much-needed cash. Given this tough economic climate, it can be especially tempting to seek a tax refund anticipation loan (RAL), which provides money up front in exchange for a very steep fee. Fortunately, new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules have made it easier to secure tax refunds quickly without falling prey to a high-interest RAL. RALs are short-term loans made by banks through tax preparers and secured against the taxpayer’s expected tax refund. The annual percentage rate tax preparers charge for RALs can range anywhere from 70-600%. Taxpayers can also face additional charges if their refunds don’t arrive when expected. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto said that the IRS has taken action to protect taxpayers by refusing to provide tax preparers with certain information used to determine RAL amounts. These new rules will curb this particular form of high-interest predatory lending. However, while the new regulations will make RALs harder to come by, the loans that are provided will still be accompanied by astronomical fees. Data from the Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumer Law Center indicate that in 2008, tax preparers took in $738 million in RAL fees from the refunds of 8.4 million taxpayers; that’s an average of about $85 per
tax return. These numbers have probably grown since 2008 because of the recession, as more working families have been forced to live paycheck-to-paycheck. Taxpayers who receive the Earned Income Tax Credit, a special tax break for low-income earners, are particularly targeted; nearly twothirds of RAL borrowers receive this tax credit. Both New York State and the federal government have taken additional steps to decrease the prevalence of RALs. In New York, state law prohibits tax preparers from advertising RALs as “refunds,” and must state in an obvious place that an RAL is a loan and that a fee or interest will be charged. This year, the IRS introduced a pilot program – MyAccountCard – to provide 600,000 low-income earners with a no-interest, no-fee debit card preloaded with their tax refund, eliminating the need for an RAL. Unfortunately, these economic times have forced working families to seek more urgent means of securing cash. However, Benedetto cautions, turning to an RAL can be a dangerous approach to the problem. The appeal of instant cash masks the long-term effects of high interest rates, fees and potential damage to your credit score – all of which take money out of your pocket. Today, the government processes tax returns much more quickly than even a few years ago. The key is to be patient and not pay needlessly to get money that is rightfully yours. What to do to speed-up turnaround time on your tax
refund: • Check your mailbox. You may have been selected as one of the 600,000 Americans to qualify for the Treasury Department’s MyAccountCard pilot program, mentioned above. • File your taxes online using e-file. By filing online, taxpayers’ returns will be processed within 7-10 business days. Taxpayers can also check their refund status using the IRS’s “Where’s my refund” tool at www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html. If you do not own a computer, local libraries often provide free Internet access to community residents. • Indicate Direct Deposit on your tax return form. Taxpayers indicating Direct Deposit when filing will have their return deposited into their accounts within 10 days of filing. It usually takes the IRS between four and six weeks to mail your return in a paper check. • If you don’t have a bank account, open one today. Many banks now provide free checking accounts. Even if the bank charges an account maintenance fee, this fee usually ends up costing much less than the fees associated with direct check cashing and RALs. For more information, visit the Internal Revenue Service at www.IRS.gov or the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance at www.tax.state.ny.us.
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Remembering Brother Kojo Adimu During Black History Month, I feel it is necessary to write about my beloved friend, Brother Kojo Adimu, who made his transition on December 1, 2010. Not enough is known about those who have done so much. Brother Kojo had been a member of the African-American Association for over 30 years and a Pan-Africanist and warrior even longer, always struggling for the benefit of people of color in our community and throughout the diaspora. In 1991, he was part of the envoy that traveled to the Durban, South Africa for the World Conference Against Racism, where it was declared that the African slave trade was a crime against humanity. Brother Kojo has unselfishly given his time and expertise to teach, guide and uplift others. For approximately ten years, he led theAssociation's Communiversity ofAfrican-Centered
Education, teaching of the enormous contributions that were made to civilization byAfrican people. Brother Kojo was also a representative to the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City where he guided youngsters as they participated in our annual Kwanzaa celebrations. He also performed the libation ceremony at many of our Friends & Family Day events. When he learned of the Blue Nile Rites of Passage Program, which is a mentoring program out of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, he immediately expressed an interest and participated with enthusiasm. On the annual celebration of Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Brother Kojo was honored by the African-American Association, the Association for the Study of Classical
Riverbay Holiday closings and Co-op City Times deadline notice Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 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 community organizations must submit their club articles by 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22. Directors’ viewpoints must also be received by 8 a. m. on Tuesday, February 22. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, February 26th issue of the Co-op City Times. Please note that all deadlines will be strictly enforced to limit disruption to our production schedule. Articles and viewpoints may be submitted electronically by emailing to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or by faxing to (718) 320-2595. They may also be slipped under the door of Room 21 in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. We wish our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.
African Civilizations, the December 12th Movement and the Blue Nile Passage Program. Brother Kojo was a dedicated family man. His wife, Nzinga Adimu, invited the family and several of his friends to his 40 Day Transition Ceremony recently. This ceremony included an Altar with pictures of him and African artifacts; “Bringing in the Spirit” with percussion; Libation; Brother Kojo’s favorite music; and comments from participants to assist Brother Kojo to move forward on his journey in the Spirit World, freely and unencumbered. Brother Kojo donated over 100 books to the AfricanAmerican Association as his legacy to our community. The Association will happily share them with you. —F r a ncine Rev. J ones
Commu n ity Boa r d 10 sch edu les you th fa ir s Community Board 10 is sponsoring three youth fairs, one of which will be held at Truman High School in Co-op City on March 17, 4-7 p.m. The other two youth fairs, which will also be held from 4-7 p.m., will be held at I.S. 192, 650 Hollywood Avenue, on February 17; and at Santa Maria School, 1510 Zerega Avenue, on February 23. Among the service providers who will be at the youth fairs are: the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development; Bronx Council on the Arts; NYC Parks & Recreation; NYC Police Department, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club; NY Public Library; Bronx YMCA; the Bronx District Attorney’s Office and many, many more. At the fairs, you will be able to find out how your child(ren) can participate in: After School programs, work programs, health care (physical & mental), alternative education programs, arts & theatre programs, sports programs, safety programs and much more. For additional information, please contact Community Board 10 at (718) 8921161.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS REGARDING ROOM RENTALS Shareholders are reminded that community center rooms are adjacent to residential homes. As a result, the following rules must be adhered to: • Community Center rooms are rented for eight (8) hour time frames—11 a.m.-7 p.m.; 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; 2 p.m.-10 p.m.; and 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Only specific rooms are allowed for later hours— 4 p.m.-12 a.m., and 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Any function that runs past 11 p.m. pays a manda-
tory clean-up charge. • These eight-hour periods include decorating time, party time and departure. • The time printed on your signed contract is the time requested and agreed to by all parties. • It is the responsibility of the signer of the rental contract to ensure that everyone, including their personal items, leave the premises at the end of the time specified in the rental agreement.
• Unauthorized overtime is ANY amount of time spent in the rented room past the hours printed on the signed contract and will be deducted from the security deposit. F a ilu r e t o a d h er e t o t h ese r u les ca n r esu lt in t h e sh a r eh old er (s) b ein g r est r ict ed fr om fu t u r e r en t a ls. T h a n k you for you r coop er a t ion . —Riverbay’s Commercial Properties Department
M AI NT E NANC E C H AR G E S (Du e t o fa u lt of Coop er a t or or Wea r & Tea r )
Policy & Procedures for cooperators using outside vendors to follow Management is aware that many cooperators use outside vendors/contractors to perform kitchen and bathroom renovations, painting, cabinetry as well as other services, such as carpeting and furniture delivery, in their respective apartments. In order to help maintain the interior of our buildings while work is being done by these vendors/contractors, cooperators need to be mindful of the housing company’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures with respect to such contractors. The following is a listing of the relevant procedures that vendors/contractors hired by cooperators should adhere to: • Vendors may not leave any trash, debris and/or waste material in the compactor/chute room and/or in the staircases. All such materials must be brought to the basement • Vendors may not leave any large pieces of wood, metal and/or other bulk items in the compactor/chute room and/or in the staircases. All bulk items
must be brought to the basement • Vendors may not throw any trash, debris, plaster and/or paint down the compactor chutes; They must be brought to the basement. • Vendor must not drag any items, i.e., trash bags, bulk items and/or any other material, on the public corridor floors. All items must be lifted to and/or dollied to the elevators • Vendor must break down ALL boxes and they must be brought to the basement or be removed by the vendor • Vendor must be careful to not scratch and/or damage the walls and/or the floors of the elevators and cover walls as needed. • Vendor must be careful not to slam, bang and/or smack the front Lobby Doors. They must use a wedge at the bottom of the door (not the top) to keep the doors open when entering and leaving the building. • Vendor must cover Lobby and Public Corridor flooring when necessary
in order to prevent dirt and debris from collecting thereat. • Any and all dust, dirt and/or waste material on the public corridors, and/or elevator floors must be swept and cleaned before leaving. • Vendor is not to hold the elevator(s) for an inordinate amount of time – preventing other cooperators from using them. • If large bulk items, such as furniture, cabinets and the like, are to be delivered and/or removed from your apartment, it is mandatory that the cooperator notify the Sales Department to arrange padding to be installed in the elevator(s) to prevent damage. • All vendors are to be licensed and insured • Vendors may not knock down, alter and/or change the structure of the apartment for any reason. • Cooperator is responsible for any damages that are caused by the hired vendor/contractor, e.g., drilling through
gas and/or water lines, etc. Riverbay is not responsible for any items (e.g. sinks, counters, vanities, floors, etc.) that are not Riverbay issued and/or installed by outside vendors/contractors. The housing company will hold cooperators responsible and accountable for the action of these vendors, and failure on the part of the vendors to follow said procedures may result in the issuance of community complaints and fines against the cooperator in question. We suggest that cooperators give these individuals a copy of this notice so that they are well aware of the procedures and the expectations of the housing company. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your respective Cooperator Services Office for clarity. As always, thank you for your cooperation. —R iver b a y m a n a gem en t
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Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES’ MEMBERSHIP DOOR IS OPEN! We welcome all, ages 50 years and over, who wish to join a civicminded, interesting and adventurous group of people who like to do fun things, including travel. Annual dues - $20. General meetings held on the first Wednesday of month. HOL D THE DAT E! SPR ING BASH – April 20th, 4-8 p.m. Price - $20 - (details to follow). TR AVE L AC TI VI TI ES: JOIN US as we travel to (Flyers for all trips are available in Clubroom 19) • Atlantic City Showboat Casino - March 15-17 (3 day/2 nights). Price: $200/double and $265 single. Rebates: $30 slot bonus and a $30 food credit. Contact Lorraine Parker at 718-671-6403 or Virginia Stewart at 718-379-0377 for deposits and additional information. • Orlando, FL - May 14-22 (9 days/8 nights). Admission to the Holy Land Experience. Price: $750 double/$990 single. $250 deposit due by 2/28. Final payment due on 3/15. Contact Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707. • Cape Cod, MA - May 23-27 (5 days/4 nights). Price:
$529 double and $619 single. • Dover, DE and Crab Feast - Aug. 9-11 (3 days/2 nights). Price: $409 double and $499 single. $100 deposit required – all checks/money orders Payable to: RETIREES of DREISER LOOP. (Contacts Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320 and/or Beverly James at 718-379-0377). THEAT RE C OM MIT TE E: Come with us to see the following Lehman Center Shows, all start at 8:00 p.m.: • Sat. April 9th, The Temptations and Marvelettes; $54 • Sat., May 21st, Johnny Mathis; Price - $82 • Sat., June 25th, Michael Jackson Tribute; Price - $51 Prices include transportation. The van will be waiting on Dreiser Loop, across from the deli at 6:45 p.m. Note: A 50% deposit is required if not paid in full. See Committee members in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 p.m. or call them at 718-379-0377. GOOD AND W EL FAR E: Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Ora Frank, a
community activist, who passed away on Friday, February 4th. We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. RETIREES and friends, our Clubroom 19 (718-3790377) continues to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure to have fun and laughs, play cards, board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends. Come play with us. ATTENTION! Members, it is most important that we have your current address, telephone number and emergency contact information on file. Please update and complete, at your earliest convenience, one of the Membership Data forms can be found in Clubroom 19 (on the table). Upon completion, you can slip under office door or mail the form. Good health and good fortune to all! Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working —C la u det t e Davis together is success.
American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section # 5, 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. Our phone number is 718-320-8165. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mailing address: postl871@optimum.net. Post 1871 has a new website for all Post members, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this website. The only people who can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post. Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of February, 2011: Robert Alvilez, Beverly M. Brigg, Carrero Fugencio, Louis A. Cruz, Ronald Grantwarg, Paul R. Gauldn, Thomas F. Einwich, John F. Fields, Edward M. Handy, Emmett Ross, Wilson Sepulveda, George Bishop, Nathan Jones, Thomas A. Dove, Salvatore Lobello, Jr.; David Minton, Robert Thomas, Ernest H. Peronneau,
Santiago Santiago, Walter Thomas, Jr.; Lloyd Tapper, Richard D. Ashdy, and Goodness Tom. Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta, who happens to be the latest Medal of Honor recipient, is planning to leave the U.S. Army when his tour is up to pursue his education under the GI Bill. As a Medal of Honor winner, he will receive a check for $1,100 for the rest of his life as all the other living Medal of Honor winners do. The Veterans Affairs Department is helping veterans find jobs by hiring them itself or at least awarding sole-source contracts to small business owned or controlled by veterans. Did you know that any veterans benefits paid under law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs should not be reported as income to the Internal Revenue Service? Publication 970, payments received for education, training, or substance under law, any law administrated by the Department of Veterans Affairs are TAX FREE. Do not include these payments as income on your federal tax return. The United States Army is experimenting with
heavy silk underwear to protect soldiers’ groins and abdomens from bombs that they step on in Afghanistan. A report from Washington, D.C. states that more than 15% of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans were unemployed in January, a far higher rate and the highest than the national jobless rate since they started collecting data on veterans in 2005. The reasons for such high unemployment are, most military veterans are younger men with less education. Some soldiers have been deployed 36 times to Iraq and Afghanistan. The next general meeting will be on February 19th at 11:00 a.m. sharp. What do you call a cow with a twitch? Answer: Beef Jerky. Birthdays are good for you; The more you have, the longer you have to live. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ichar d I. La wson, J r.
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 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children is held at 9:15 a.m. Mid-week Worship service is held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible class is held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 2 at 5 p.m., Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.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). Phone: 718-320-3774. www.coopcitybaptist church.org. If you are unable to attend, you may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service on Podcast. The podcast is also available on our website. Tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 20, the First Lady’s Ministry will celebrate their 15th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. Their theme is “Never Could Have Made It Without You”, Psalm 27:1. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Eric B. Turner,
Executive Minister and Psalmist at St. Luke Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. All are invited to this celebratory service. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center Senior Program is having a interactive forum: "You and Our Community" on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. The forum will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level). We will discuss resources in the Co-op City community and beyond. A continental breakfast will be served. For additional info., or to RSVP, please call 718-379-5267 or 718-671-8449. The Sunday School will present their Black History program on Saturday, February 26 at 10 a.m. Join them as they show how the accomplishments of our ancestors’ road to freedom paved the way for future generations and change through courage, strength and belief. Let us come together, to celebrate the shoulders we have stood upon and are still standing on for generation and generations. On Sun., Feb. 27, we celebrate Black History Sunday at our 11 a.m. service. Guest speaker will be Rev. James Logan,
Executive Minister at Convent Avenue Baptist Church, in Harlem, N.Y. All are welcome to this uplifting service. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Saturday Tutoring Program has resumed. Semi-private tutoring is held for grades 2-3 on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders. Please come 15 minutes before tutoring for your child is scheduled to begin to register your child. State ELA and Math tests will be held in the spring, get help to prepare for the tests. The fee has been reduced to $30 a month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of “Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World” and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com. —Ha ttie L . Lucas
Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club Due to a conflict with our Open Board Meeting, we were not able to meet during the month of February, 2011. We will inform the community of the exact date of our March meeting and invite residents who are interested in organizing for the 2012 election and advocacy for the most vulnerable New Yorkers to join hands with us. Highlights of the current proposed State Budget contains several significant cuts to welfare programs and services. Advocacy groups are planning a march in Albany on Tuesday, March 1. Free buses will be leaving from New York City. More information will be provided in our article next week. In celebrating Black History Month, please tell your children about the founder, Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History." "If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated." Carter G. Woodson entered high school at 19 and
financed his education by working in coal mines. He reportedly taught himself the fundamentals of English and arithmetic, entering high school and mastering the four-year curriculum in less than two years. He studied at Brea College, studied Latin and Greek and went on to the University of Chicago where he received a bachelor's and master's degrees. He went on to Harvard and became the second Black to receive a doctorate in history. Dr. Woodson wrote and edited some 16 books, collected and organized valuable documents and inspired scores of scholars. We must never allow Dr. Woodson's dream and what he started to end. We must never forget that no other human being or ethnic group in America USA suffered, and continue to be challenged more than people of African ancestry. Where did all the racism and biases come from? In 1797, Dr. Benjamin Rush assisted by concluding, in scientific writings, that Blacks suffered from a rare disease called Negritude and
alleged that God did not create us, we have no sensitivity to pain and don't feel pain like other human being. Dr. Rush was the one who called for sexual segregation and no inter-marrying. In the 1920's, Psychiatry came up with the IQ Test to prove that Blacks were inferior and that their intelligence depended upon the amount of white blood they had. During the time Dr. Woodson was studying, the Psychiatric community was alleging that no amount of education can alleviate the inferior mental development of Negro children. For more information of the "Pathoiogizing of the African American by Psychiatry" and what is happening today, please go to www.Gy Nuil.com. Blacks have a proud history and continue to make great achievements. Kudos to all for acknowledging Black History Month. Please call 718-320-1861 for an application to join our club. —E velyn M . Tur ner
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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone, (718) 862-9172. CHUR CH SC HEDUL E: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. T HE FOL LOW ING PROGR AMS ARE AT T HE C HUR C H’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH L OOP NORT H (C O-OP C IT Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Fri.) 7 – 8:30 p.m. OTHE R SC HEDULED EVE NT S: Saturday, March 12th: Join CPC Tours for a visit to the Annual Flower Show at the Philadelphia Convention Center, and Shopping Spree at Franklin Mills, PA. This year, the Flower Show will transport visitors to the beautiful City of Lights! A blooming “SPRINGTIME IN PARIS” will greet guests with a bucolic park scene along the Seine. Stop by the Reading Terminal Market across the street from the Convention Center. Then its off to Franklin Mills for some good shopping. Tickets: $60 (adults); $50 (children up to 14 years of age). For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. Saturday, March 19, 4:00 p.m. – The Women’s Day Committee sponsors “THE POWER OF LOVE MISDIRECTED,” a
Wives Production Company presentation featuring the Ministers’ Wives of UMBA as the “Bad Girls of the Bible.” Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call the church office, (718) 862-9172. Tuesday, March 29th: Come with CPC Tours to see “UNFORGETTABLE,” a Musical Tribute to Mr. Nat King Cole at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Reminisce with songs such as “Orange Colored Skies,” “Mona Lisa,” and of course, “Unforgettable.” The day will include time at the Casino (Rebate: $25 slot play), $10 food coupon. Tickets: $60 each. For reservations and/additional information, call (718) 6711182. CPC Tours sponsors a phenomenal trip to THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL, Winston- Salem, NC, August 26. Professional Theater Productions, Free Workshops and Seminars, a Film Festival,
Midnight Poetry Jam, Celebrity Receptions, International Vendor’s Market and much more! This 5 days/4 nights’ tour includes tickets to 3 celebrity performances; admission to the evening celebrity receptions, hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner, transportation and baggage handling. Cost per person: $725/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information contact CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. HOLD THE DAT E: Saturday, May 7th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - The South Carolina State Committee presents A PREMOTHER’S DAY DANCE at the Dreiser Community Center. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell
Evangelical Church of Co-op City - UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spiritfilled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunda y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows: English Service at 9
a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 am. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Web sit e - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you. Neos – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church, ages 5 & up. We also have liturgical dancing, ages 5-12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. M usic School – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo
Christian Music School at the church. Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory. We are now offering percussion (drums, congas, etc.) starting in February. 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. Registration will be held through the second week of February, Mon. – Thurs., 12 p.m.-8 p.m. for the Spring session. All ages welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. After School Pr ogr a m – The after school program in Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment, where children can do homework, learn
what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033. Choir – If you love to sing come and join the church choir. They rehearse on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the church. All ages are welcome. Recycling – If you don’t know what to do with your empty ink cartridges from your printers, our church has a recycling program. Just bring the cartridges to us and we will have them recycled. Ba ke Sa le – We will be having a bake sale fundraiser on Sunday, February 27th at 10:30 a.m. to around 1 p.m. Come and buy some enjoyable confections. —Rev. Dr. Milca Alva r ez-Pla ud
Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, March 1, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Comm. Center, Rm 15. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.
The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith@Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent
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Faith in God Church and Bible Institute Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! I apologize for the time that we’ve missed, but my computer was down. Now, before you get too far ahead into the new year, stop and look in the rearview mirror of the year gone by, and joyfully realize that God meant it when He said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.” (Heb. 13:5-6). Let’s go into the Word of God. Today, we’re coming from Ephesians 2:1-10. 1 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the
spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together in Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. I nvit a tion s: Church doors open today for a ‘Sweet Hour of Prayer’ at 3 p.m. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., we have a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. If you will, go online and listen to Min.Vernon Little’s new song: Double Minded. Log on to www. Sonicbids.com/vernonlittle. It talks about Christians who have one foot in the world, and one foot in the church. Also, go to YouTube and see Min. Vernon Little’s videos for his songs Proverbs & Words To Live By. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. — Min . Ver non L itt le
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, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to 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 n ing Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship 10:30 a.m. Divine message: Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor. "Lord Help!" Reading from Sacret Reading Isaiah 40:29. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Weekly Activity – • Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. • 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 718-320-0002. 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 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come,
our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! • Every Thursday evening 6-7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. Dr. Smith will be leading an exciting study and discussion on The Book of Job. How do we deal with God's love, evil and innocent suffering? TODAY 10:00-3:00 - Emergency Blood Drive. Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 4. The Bronx is at a extreme low level of blood due to the snow storms we have experienced. Please come out and donate. February celebration of African-American Achievement. Did you know the urban planner of Washington, DC was an African-American? Did you know that the first person to climb Mt. Everest was an African-American? Success in spite of obstacles is saying, "Yes" to every "No" you face. Thought to lift you: "Prayer is not an argument with God to persuade God to move things our way, but an exercise by which we are enabled by God's spirit to move ourselves God's way!" —R ev. Dr. R ober t A. Smith, J r .
St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level. Telephone: (718) 320-0844. Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30-9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday.
Up com in g E ven t s: Sunday, February 27th – Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany. Black History Month presentation by the children of St. Joseph’s Church. My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven —Kevin Wa lla ce and earth (Psalm 121).
Baychester Visual Arts Association It’s the beginning of a new year and it’s a great time to pursue some of your interests that can be creative and enjoyable. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. The instructors teach drawing skills, as well as painting. You will be able to complete original paintings worthy of exhibiting. On Saturday, February 26, from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m., we will have an art show, bazaar and cake sale in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Center. Original artwork will be on display and for sale. Come and see the artwork. We know you’ll be impressed by the paintings done by BVA members. BVA offers art classes in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday classes have 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instructor. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. BVA has a permanent art gallery with artwork done by our members. They are on display in room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Stop by and see the beautiful paintings. Science is for the body, but art is for the soul. —Sylvia L och a n sk y
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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 O C US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. --Romans 12:21 (NRSV) An n ou n cem en t s:
- Wednesday nights at 7 p.m.: Worship, Prayer & Bible Study - Friday nights at 7 p.m.: Teen Church & Children's Church** (7-9 p.m. sharp)** - Saturday, February 19th at 11 a.m.: Women's Fellowship: For more information, contact Deaconess Clara Burton. - Friday, February 25th at 10 p.m. thru 6 a.m.: Prayer Vigil - please join us for a time of prayer, worship and fellowship. Bring your petitions. - Saturday, March 5th at TBA: Single's Fellowship - CCC's First Single's Fellowship will be held at the sanctuary. For more information, contact Elder Iris Moreno. Services on Cable – You can watch portions of our Sunday Services on Cablevision’s Bronxnet Channel 70,
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 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God.
L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors' Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles' Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors' Ministry meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 4 p.m. SC H E DUL E OF SE RVI C E : Sundays: Discipleship Class - 9:15–10:30 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m. start First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) - 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Wednesdays: Prayer Service & Bible Study - 7 p.m. start Fridays: Youth Fellowship & Bible Study - 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Children’s Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. F Y I: - You can now see portions of our serv-
ices and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook and Youtube. - 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. -You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Please mail all your inquiries or donations to: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Bronx, NY 10475; 718-864-4002 or 203-559-1494. www.circleofchristchurch.org. —E ld er J a y R a m os
Church of the New Vision
Harvest Restoration Pastors Anthony and André Davis, cofounders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us. We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10. O r d er of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:30 p.m. Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month
Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preacher’s in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. E ven t s for 2011 Black History Month Celebration – February 26th Mother’s Day Dinner/Fashion Show May 7th Fundraiser BBQ – June 25th Hershey’s Park – July 23rd Friends & Family Day - August 20th Church’s 5th year Anniversary/Kids Christmas Party - December 10th For more information about our church, please visit our website: www.harvestrestoration.org. —P a st or An t h on y Da vis
Window guard notice 2011 Window Guard forms should have been returned by February 15, 2011. If you have not yet returned it, please fill it out, sign it and enter the date and your phone number. Either mail it back using the envelope provided, return it to your local Cooperator Service Office (CSO) or return it to Room S in Bartow. Your cooperation is appreciated. —R iver b a y C or p or a tion
Join us for a free Community Education Seminar to be held on Saturday, February 1st at 12 p.m. at the Church of the New vision. This seminar is sponsored by Montefiore Medical Group. The focus will be on high blood pressure, its cause and treatment and how to avoid it. Our Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Black History Movie afternoon, “PRIDE” to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19th. Admission is $5. However, a free-will offering is welcomed. All are invited. Come join New Vision’s "Partners in
Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we 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 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q ue
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Fri., February 25
Thurs., February 24
Wed., February 23
Tues., February 22
Mon., February 21
Bartow
ALL CENTERS CLOSED
Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31
Einstein
Dreiser
ALL CENTERS CLOSED
ALL CENTERS CLOSED
Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49
Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00
Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45
Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7
Advanced Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 31
Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49
Mixed Cultural dance 10:30 in Aud. A
Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25
Internet Café 2-4 p.m. in the Computer Lab, Rm. 34
Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4pm, Rm. 7
Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Beginner’s Self Defense 9 a.m., Rm. 31
Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 p.m. Rm. 25 Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing 11, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31
Matinee Movie w/George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.
Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45
Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1
Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49
Tai Chi 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2 Art 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7
Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab
Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7
Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49
Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31
Mind Teasers 12-4 p.m. Rm. 7
Internet Café, Rm. 34, 2-4 p.m.
Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45
Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49
Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 25
“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31
Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A
Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45
Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31
Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Aud. A Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A
Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49
Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m. Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7
Internet Café Rm. 34 2-4 p.m.
Mind Teasers 12-4 p.m., Rm. 7
Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45
Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2
Art 10:00 in Rm. 45 Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7
Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49
Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8
Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31
Internet Café Rm. 34 2-4 p.m.
Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7
Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25
Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Mind Teasers 12-4 p.m., Rm. 7
Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25
Kosher
Non-Kosher
Soups, Breads and Desserts
Mon., Feb. 21
ALL CENTERS CLOSED
ALL CENTERS CLOSED
ALL CENTERS CLOSED
Tues., Feb. 22
Apple juice Baked chicken Mixed veggies Mashed potato
Pork chop w/onions White rice Carrot/cauliflower/ broccoli medley
Rye bread Banana
Wed., Feb. 23
Meatloaf w/gravy Baked fresh yams Green beans
Lemon salmon Mexican corn Harvard beets
Whole wheat bread Fresh orange
Thurs., Feb. 24
Orange juice Rosemary chicken Linguine Broccoli florets
Beef turkey loaf Baked potato Mixed vegetables
Rye bread Diced peaches
Fri., Feb. 25
Pineapple juice, Breaded fish, Tartar sauce, Fried rice, Carrot/raisin salad
Chicken stew Egg noodles Peas and carrots
Whole wheat bread Bosc pear
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 • Gloria Wise Center (718) 671-5161
Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31
Mind Teasers 12-4 p.m., Rm. 7
Date:
Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10-11:30, Rm. 49
*Schedule subject to change without notice*
Upcoming Events/Trips J E R S E Y G AR DE NS M AL L & I K E A - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. Three hours of shopping at mall and 2 hours at IKEA for only $12. Trip includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. J ASA W I L L BE C L OSE D M ONDAY, F E BRUARY 21, PR E SI DE NT S’ DAY. AF T E R NOO N M OVI E S AT DREISER from 2-4 p.m. in room 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Popcorn will be served. Come to the Dreiser Senior Center to participate in a game of Bid Whist and for all Scrabble fanatics come join us every Friday afternoon, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 7. Come & join us to play Bingo, Word Games, Card games & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Room 25. C AR E G I VE R SUP PO RT G ROUP Do You Need Support For An Older Person? A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. 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 sessions
are Tuesday, March 1st; Tuesday, March 15th; Tuesday, March 29th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-320-2066. DI SABI L I T Y SUPP O RT / SOC I AL I Z AT I O N G R O UP. CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DI ABE T I C SUP P O RT GRO UP Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for Monday, February 28th. 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 O R C E NT E R F I E L D T R I P P E R M I SSI ON SL I P – Effective immediately all senior center participants will be 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 for ms m ust be filled out pr ior t o going on t he t r ip , No except ion s.
We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch.
Blood Pressure screenings
WEEKLY TRIPS DATES
WEEKLY TRIPS
PRICE
PICK UP TIMES
1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays
Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling
$5 $12 $3 $10
Bartow 1 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m.
Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 9:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m.
Einstein 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m.
To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation
Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City Community Centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers. L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; and 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Cooperator’s United: “Meeting” Tues., 2/22, 7 p.m., Bartow Room #31 Coalition of Affordable Housing: “Meeting” Sat., 2/26, 12 p.m., Dreiser Loop Room #1
EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 2/23, 6 p.m., Dreiser Room #2
HOBBIES African American Association: “Yoga & Pilates” Tues., 2/22 & Thurs., 2/24, 7 p.m., Dreiser Room #2
Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 2/23, 4 p.m., Dreiser Room #9; “Bridge Game” Wed., 2/23, 6 p.m., Dreiser Room #9
POLITICAL Working Families of Co-op City: “Meeting” Tues., 2/22, 7 p.m. Einstein Loop Room #38
RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 2/22, 7 p.m., Dreiser Room #1 Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 2/27, 9:30 a.m., Einstein Room #38 Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 2/24, 6:30 p.m. and Sun., 2/27, 8 a.m., both dates in Dreiser Room #8
Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 2/27, 10 a.m., Einstein Rm #35 Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 2/23, 7 p.m., Dreiser Room #10; “Black History Celebration” Sat., 2/26, 1 p.m., Dreiser Rooms 2 & 9; “Church Service” Sun., 2/27, 10 a.m., Dreiser Room #10 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 2/24, 5:30, Dreiser Room #9
SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Tues-Fri., 2/22-2/25, 8 a.m., Bartow Room #31
SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: “Meeting Time” Tues., 2/22, 6 p.m., Dreiser Room 4
Baychester Library Events
VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION The Library Will Be Closed Monday, February 21 for President’s Day UPCOMING EVENTS Prints from the Sun, Tuesday, February 22, 4 p.m. Ages 12-18. Discover the art of the cyanotype! Experiment with everyday objects to create your own artwork and fonts on light-sensitive paper. Afterwards, curate your own digital show using cool new technologies. All materials provided. Radioactive is on display at the Steven A. Schwarzmann Building through April 17. Explore cyanotypes, the lives of Marie and Pierre Curie, and more, while making your own scientific discovery. Library Book Sale, TODAY! Saturday, 2/19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Offering these items at reasonable prices: Books for adults, books for teens, Spanish-language books for adults, Spanish language books for children, Russian-language books. Sponsored by the Baychester Library Association. All proceeds to benefit the Baychester branch. Introduction to Microsoft, Friday, 2/25, 10:30 a.m. WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • KIDS Reading Aloud Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. • Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen Book Café - Wednesdays, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen.
The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado
718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL
AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Life@50+ in LA – AARP National Event & Expo is scheduled for Thursday, September 22 – Saturday, September 24, at the Los Angeles (CA) Convention Center – registration is available at www.aarp.org. Get well wishes extended to our member, Madrie McMillan & to Joyce Alston, daughter of member Veray Darby. 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, to make the Chapter aware. 2011 TOUR C OMM IT TE E ACT IVIT IES March 29 (Tues.) – Try your “Spring Luck” at the Tropicana Casino (Atlantic City, NJ); roundtrip deluxe motor coach $38 -- (bonus to be announced) – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. May 2nd & 3rd – It Just Doesn’t Get Better Than This – 2 days/1 night (at Comfort Inn - Mystic, CT); shopping in Olde Mystic Village; live Musical Theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse; 5 hour stay at Foxwoods Casino (meal voucher & Keno); breakfast at Comfort Inn; off to Mohegan
Sun w/lunch meal voucher and casino bonus; back to Cornerstone Playhouse w/shopping and show time and home w/a box lunch -- $165/double & $195/single – $50 deposit due w/registration -- balance due by March meeting – contact Delores, 718-379-2176. May 24 (Tues.) – Chubby Checker & the Wildcats at the Twin River (Mass.) Casino; roundtrip deluxe motor coach; $10 slot bonus; gourmet box sandwich @ the Casino - $80/person – contact Delores, 718-379-2176. Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2-hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3course luncheon; and musical entertainment -- $90/person – contact Delores, (718) 379-2176. Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway on return trip home -- $199/double & $249/single -- $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, (718) 379-3742. —Delor es Deb n a m
Handicapped Adults Association Sunday, February 20, is our annual Chinese luncheon. It will be held in Dreiser Community Center, Room #4, 1:00 p.m. For a donation of $20, you have a choice of menu, our own D.J. Ramon, raffles and a good time. There are menus in the office, stop by and fill one out. The cut off date is February 16. If we do not get more of a turn out, we will be forced to cancel. Dues for the year 2011 are in order.
Either mail or bring your check to the office. Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Come into the office and check out our flea market. New items arrive daily. Our next General Membership meeting is Friday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Room #1. Get well wishes to Dorothy Beale and —Ar len e R od r iguez Ruth Webber.
Goose Island Seniors Monday, February 21—All centers will be closed in honor of Presidents’ Day. Tuesday, February 22—Going to Atlantic City SHOWBOAT Casino. Price is $27. Rebate is 30 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops--Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Wednesday, February 23—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members. You can bring in a guest. Refreshments served. Sunday, February 27—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join us. Snacks and refreshments are served. Tuesday, April 5—Going on a wondertu1 trip to VILLA ROMA, upstate, N.Y. Come and join a full day of fun and activities. Price is $54 (fifty-four). Pick-up time is
8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Luncheon menu--fruit cups, soup of day. Entree selection are chicken parmagiana, ravioli with meatballs or cod ala Veneziano. Wine on table, dessert: cannoli or Italian cheesecake and more. After lunch, there’ll be a matinee show, also indoor sports, and a fully equipped fitness center. When calling, please select an entree of your choice. If you desire not to have sauce or cheese on your entree, you can tell the waiter to omit it. You can pay in installments. See Ann or Mary for more information. Call 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A trip to Platzl Brauhause is Thursday, July 14. Price $57. Don't forget to pay your yearly dues of $12. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL —Ma r y P illa
Einstein Cancer Fund We will be going to the Showboat Casino on Tuesday, March 8th. Cost per person is $30 with a $30 casino slot play bonus. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. We are sorry for the cancellation of our previous Atlantic City trip due to hazardous weather conditions. Your safety and well being was foremost in our minds. We hope that you will be joining us on March 8th. Our members’ luncheon will be held at the Crab Shanty, City Island on Tuesday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. The cost per mem-
ber is $22. You have a choice of a 1-lb. lobster, fried or broiled shrimps, broiled or fried filet of sole, chicken parmigiana, BBQ chicken, and ribs or snow crab legs. All of the above served with baked potato and vegetables, coffee, tea, chocolate cake, or ice cream and of course, their famous garlic bread. For the above, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Good health and healings are wished to —Lydia R ua s all. Please stay safe.
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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Democracy does not take hold overnight because free elections do not necessarily equal democracy. Hitler came to power through an election, then became a dictator. Hamas came to power in Gaza through free elections in 2006 , and there has been no election since, only an obsession with destroying Israel. This has destroyed the livelihood and freedom of Gazans. When free elections take place in Cairo, the results could portend a new, free and peaceful Middle East. But they could also mimic Hamas - no democracy. Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood could win enough votes to win the election or to control a ruling coalition. Then, democracy would be bent to the purpose
of spreading terrorism and destroying Israel. Bad as Mubarak has been for the Egyptian people, a new Egyptian democracy of this sort would not be a gain for the Egyptian people, but would be a loss for stability and security in the region. The operative phrase in watching the end of the Mubarak dictatorship in Egypt, is: Be careful what you pray for. Egypt needs a democracy that respects international agreements, grants civil rights, affirms separation of church and state, allows freedom of religion, i.e., freedom to convert to or from any religion. Free elections are just one element in a democracy, and not necessarily one that guarantees it.
Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start
at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, New York 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 OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. Services will resume, weather permit—F r eid a E p st ein ting.
Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lwobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. (Mimi) 1-347-427-4526 Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, February 25, is before 5:23 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, February 19, at 6:16 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, February 19 are 12:09/12:40 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. C om in g E ven ts Saturday, February 19 at 9 a.m.Morning services. The Parsha is: Kee
Teesa. The Rabbi’s class for this week is at 5:10 p.m. The topic of the class is “The Codes and Customs of Jewish Prayers.” Shabbat ends at 6:16 p.m. G ood a n d Welfa r e Dues for 2011: Dues are now in order and payment would be greatly appreciated. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? You can call the shule at 1-718-379-6920 or Mimi at 1-347427-4526 and we can accommodate you. Happy birthday wishes for February to Debbie Schwartz on the 18th and to Saul Rosen on the 26th. Happy Golden Anniversary plus 4 to Al and Anita Abel. Keep well and celebrate many more simchas, Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky
In Memoriam-Anne Fedderman It is with deep regret that my family announces the passing of our mother, Anne Fedderman, who passed into eternal life on January 18, 2011 at the age of 93. Our mother not only spent her life taking care of her family, but also found the time to involve herself in community minded endeavors. She was President of the Temple Judea Sisterhood in Pelham Parkway, as well as being an Executive Committee member of the Co-op City Democratic Club from 1985-1990. She moved to Florida in 1990 and became a member of the Kings Point Democratic Club, as well as the Secretary of Kings Point Condominium Association. In 2007, she returned to Co-op City to live with her son, Richard Fedderman, so that she could be nearer to her family. Anne Fedderman always is remembered as a person who would remember other people’s birthdays and anniversaries with a card or a note. She was a wonderful wife to our late father, Irving Fedderman,
and a great mother to her children, Richard and Jerrold, and her grandchildren, Marc, Rona, Michael and Ian. We were very lucky kids to have her as our mom. Anne Fedderman is survived by her children, Richard Fedderman, who resides in Building 9 at 120 Dreiser Loop and is currently Director of Constituent Services for Congressman Eliot Engel, and Jerrold Fedderman and his family, who reside in Liberty (Sullivan County), New York. —R ich a r d Fed d er m a n
Donizetti Building 4 Association Thanks to those who attended our meeting on February 9. Mr. Cooper was unable to attend, but sent two representatives, Mark and Vic, both from Operations. They provided us with excellent information, i.e. the procedure in which snow is removed from our
sidewalks. But guys, you forgot, we have to cross the street and there is no path. Thanks. Don’t forget to save this date: March 19, and travel with us to Atlantic City Hilton Casino. Cost is $31 with a $15 rebate. For more information, contact Yvonne Burrus,
718-671-6922. Parents and children: Don’t forget our Black History Movies today from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Light refreshments. Annual dues collection: $5 per household. If you did not place your envelopes as
requested, members of the Executive Committee will be in each lobby on February 22 and 25 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Stop by. Get well wishes to our sick and shut-in. Remember, this is our home. If you see something, say something. —Yvonne Bur r us
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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 next to Montefiore Health Clinic. We are a family and a house of Prayer. Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday – Prayer 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Thursday: Bible Studies Saturday, Feb. 19 – Women’s Fellowship – 10:30 a.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side. Then the long col-
laboration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on John's door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox. "I'm looking for a few days work," he said. "Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there I could help with? "Yes," said the older brother. "I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That's my neighbor, in fact, it's my younger brother. Last week, there was a meadow between us and he took his bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek
between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I'll do him one better. See that pile of lumber by the barn? I want you to build me a fence -- an 8-foot fence -- so I won't need to see his place or his face anymore." The carpenter said, "I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you." The older brother had to go to town, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and left. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer's eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped. There was no fence there at all.
It was a bridge -- a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work, handrails and all -- and the neighbor, his younger brother, was coming across, his hand outstretched. "You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I've said and done." The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each other's hand. They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder. "No, wait! Stay a few days. I've a lot of other projects for you," said the older brother. "I'd love to stay on," the carpenter said, "but, I have many more bridges to build." Are you a bridge builder? —Bish op Na n cy R osa r io
Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcome everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level). Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Bible study every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The Gospel Message to the Gentiles: The preaching of the gospel of Jesus
Christ brings conviction and salvation when preached to those who hunger for God. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and Worketh righteousness is accepted with him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is lord of all). That word, I say ye know which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after
the baptism which John preached. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil, for God was with him. Acts 10:34-38 For salvation to come to the Gentiles, God had to find willing and dedicated individuals both to proclaim and to receive the gospel. Peter, a Jewish apostle, and Cornelius a Roman officer, characterized godly men with vision. God always searches for people with vision to expand His purposes.
Peter received his mission in a vision, and Cornelius received his orders from an angel in a vision from heaven and responded to it. This miraculious account of the gospel message spreading in the gentile population through the influence of Cornelius and the apostle Peter graphically illustrates many significant truths. One point of truth is that God honors people with spiritual hunger, whether they are Jews or Gentile. For further information, call 718-3240334 or 718-320-3218. —R ev. R . Sibb lies
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