Co-op City Times 02/22/14

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Vol. 49 No. 8

Replacement of Building 20A elevator to begin March 3rd

BY BILL STUTTIG

Work on the replacement of the machinery which controls elevator 2 in Building 20A is scheduled to begin March 3rd and continue for approximately four weeks. This will leave that building with only one working elevator during the approximately monthlong replacement period.

The work is being performed by Thyssen Krupp Elevator (TKE), which issued a 25-year warranty on the modernized machines that were installed 10 years ago. The work consists of replacing the machine that operates the elevator with a larger model, and is intended to reduce or eliminate the problems

with this elevator. The work will also include replacing the shaft’s elevator cable system and installing a new modernized braking system in keeping with changes in New York City code pertaining to newly installed elevators.

Residents of Building 20A have been notified that their building will be served by only one car through the entire month of March, beginning March 3rd. As a result, a series of new work rules are being put into effect beginning March 3rd to allow the one operating elevator to serve the building as efficiently as possible and minimize (Continued on page 2)

NYPD heightens warning to Co-op City residents about Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak scams

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The 45th Precinct’s Crime Prevention and Community Affairs Units again this week requested assistance in reaching Co-op City residents, and especially seniors, to warn them to be vigilant and avoid becoming victims of scammers using Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards.

According to the officers, while Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards are legitimate products, scammers are using them to steal money from their intended victims.

The scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of the most common being the utility company and (Continued on page 3)

MTA bus service changes to begin taking effect in the spring

BY BILL STUTTIG

The arrival of spring a month from now will bring more than just the end of this historically cold and snowy winter; it will mark the beginning of the promised MTA bus service enhancements which the community has waited for far longer than warmer weather.

A three-and-a-half year battle to have the MTA restore some, if not all, of the bus service it cut from Co-op City in its 2010 budget cuts, seemingly ended last month as the MTA announced a series of service enhancements in the wake of the completion of a study of the area’s bus service.

According to a timetable posted on the MTA website, the first of the changes are scheduled to come this spring and involves the implementation of a series of schedule running time adjustments on all lines serving Co-op City. According to the online postings, this involves scheduling additional weekday trips on the Bx. 12 Select Bus Service, the Bx. 26, the Bx. 28/38, the

Enjoy a breath of spring in Co-op City on YouTube

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Bx. 29, the Bx. 30 and the Q 50.

In addition, the postings said, scheduled running times will be adjusted on the express bus service to and from Co-op City — the BxM7 — to improve schedule adherence.

To explain the specifics of these coming changes, the MTA Community Relations Office will be distributing new customer information brochures to each household in Co-op City in the coming weeks.

Also, according to Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, the MTA and the Riverbay Community Relations Office are currently working on scheduling a community meeting this spring to explain all the coming changes in detail to the residents. The MTA is also reportedly planning on making a presentation to the Riverbay Board of Directors at an upcoming regular Board meeting.

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BY JIM ROBERTS

Had enough snow, sleet, ice and freezing cold? Need a reminder of how beautiful Co-op City will look when spring arrives?

A YouTube video posted by Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, the bank that refinanced Co-op City’s mortgage in November, 2012, offers a breath of fresh, warm air and panoramic views of the community for everyone who can’t wait for winter to end.

The refinancing with Wells Fargo made it possible to keep carrying charges stable for shareholders and prevented what could have been large increases. The new mortgage also locks in a fixed equivalent interest rate of 2.9% over the next 35 years, saving residents $150 million in interest costs over the next 14 years.

“Riverbay’s budgets for the next two years only include a 1% carrying charge increase the first year and no increase in the second year,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay Director of Finance.

“Reducing interest charges by $10 million per year through the lower Wells Fargo rate prevented the likelihood of much higher carrying charge increases in each of those years due to higher interest costs we faced under the previous mortgage,” Merola said.

Alan Weiner, the head of Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital Group, worked closely with Herbert Freedman, a principal with Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. and the Riverbay management team to complete the very complex financial package.

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“This was an unprecedented loan and a very unusual endeavor for us on several levels,” Weiner says in the YouTube video. “One was the size – there are over 15,000 units in Co-op City.”

Weiner also explains that the task of working with the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency to change their regulations regarding the guarantee of loans required very complex high level negotiations over several years.

Those negotiations were led by Freedman, and opened up HUD’s 223(f) loan guarantee program to co-ops, and not just rental apartments. The deal also required guarantees from New York City and New York State, which Weiner and Freedman were able to secure.

“We believe that Co-op City’s ability to take advantage of a low interest rate environment should help us to continue to make the necessary repairs to the infrastructure and needed repairs in Co-op City, which is 45 years old and has enormous needs. We can do it now without relying only on cooperator dollars,” Freedman said when the loan was closed.

In the Wells Fargo video, thenRiverbay Board President Helen Atkins explains how the Wells Fargo loan will impact the lives of shareholders for decades to come.

“The loan was one of the greatest things that ever happened to our community. It will keep Co-op City affordable for a long time and that was very important to me,” Atkins says.

Watch the video on YouTube by typing in “Wells Fargo Co-op City.”

Bartow Avenue construction causing delays - Contractors installing electrical lines near the intersection of Bartow and Baychester Avenues have caused daytime traffic delays at various times this week. The work has been necessitated by the electrical infrastructure of the Macy’s store coming to Bay Plaza later this year. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the day today, but drivers are advised to avoid the area until then if they can.

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delays and inconvenience for Building 20A residents.

The Janitorial and Restoration Departments have been ordered to limit their work requiring the use of the one operating elevator to non-peak hours. In addition, move-in and moveout activities will be reduced and confined to non-peak hours and each move will be strictly monitored by Public Safety throughout the month to

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make sure the moving procedures are carried out as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko said that similar performance problems occurred in February of 2013, in Building 28B and 29A, forcing Riverbay to take those elevators out of service for several weeks while attorneys for Riverbay went to Bronx Supreme Court to force TKE to honor

its warranty. The court action led to a court-ordered agreement between the contractor and Riverbay to expedite and complete the repairs on the two elevators and return full service to the two affected buildings, which it did do.

At that same time, elevator 2 in Building 20A was identified as one of several elevators at Co-op City exhibiting similar service problems

which might necessitate a mechanism replacement in the future. That replacement is now being performed.

When the machine replacement in Building 20A is completed in late March, the operation of the new equipment will be monitored closely to determine if the same course of action should be taken with other elevators demonstrating similar problems, Boiko explained.

Happy Retirement!

It is with heavy heart that we say “Happy Retirement” to Dr. Sosale Jayaram of the Montefiore Medical Group, Dreiser Loop, formerly known as New York Medical Group.

Dr. Jayaram has been with the group, it its many incarnations, for over 40 years. He is much loved by his colleagues, co-workers and, of course, his patients. Dr. Jayaram was a driving force of the medical group in the time that he worked here.

Dr. Jayaram has also been a kind, compassionate, forthright professional. He treated his patients and those who worked with him with respect, understanding, straight talk and a good joke.

It was a pleasure to work with Dr. Jayaram, whose generosity of spirit was a constant balm to those around him. We have been honored to share in his career.

We hope that he enjoys his golden years of retirement and remembers that he will always be missed and appreciated for the lives he has touched and those he has saved.

—Constance Robinson

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Combing Co-op City

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

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

Tony Mondesire Scholarship applications available

The Spanish-American Community Club has announced that applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are available for distribution to all students of higher education - NOT just members of the club and their families. The forms can be picked up in Room 16 of the Dreiser Center either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx.

Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year.

Applications must be returned by May 15, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees. For further information, please contact the club at (718) 379-7017.

Money Pak Scam government agencies scams in which the victim is told that they owe money and the call is to immediately collect what is owed or else service will be shut off, or worse. As the tax deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scam is also expected to become increasingly prevalent.

Additionally, the scammers may claim that a loved one is being held against their will, or has been involved in an accident and payment is needed to gain their freedom. They may also claim that a grandchild or relative has been locked up in another country and needs bail money.

Victims are also told that they won the lottery or some type of sweepstakes and money is needed to claim the winnings or for taxes on the prize. If you have to pay for a prize you won, you didn’t win, the NYPD warns.

The Green Dot MoneyPak scam is a phone scam where the victim is called by someone claiming to work at a utility company, for example, Con Ed or a cable company, or a government agency, such as the Department of Finance, to collect money that is past due. The caller then informs the victim that they can avoid service interruption, arrest or deportation, if they immediately bring their account up to date by paying the past due amount using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card that can be purchased at a local store. The caller instructs the victim to purchase a Money Gram or a Green Dot MoneyPak card in a specified amount and call a phone number that the caller gives to the victim once this has been done.

The victim proceeds to purchase the Green Dot card at a local store and then

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calls the number they were given by the caller to satisfy the debt. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and read the MoneyPak card serial number to the perpetrator. The perpetrator then drains the funds from the Green Dot MoneyPak card.

The NYPD notes that while many schemes still involve victims being asked to wire money to the scammers, MoneyPaks have the added benefit of the scammer not having to show up at an office or bank to claim the funds loaded onto the card. The cards can only be purchased using cash and consumers never have to disclose their personal or financial information to a retail cashier or to make a payment. Anyone with the 14-digit number located on the back of the MoneyPak card can drain the funds.

In the IRS scam, the victim is contacted and told that they owe back taxes, fees or fines to the IRS and that if they do not make immediate payment using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card, they will be arrested or deported.

The scam is perpetrated in the same manner as the utility scam with the results also being the same – the victim’s money is stolen.

The NYPD is warning residents to be alert and not fall victim to these crimes.

Crime Prevention Officers also point out that the scammers can purchase computer apps whereby their true telephone number is disguised and can appear as a legitimate number, for example, the 45th Precinct, NYPD, 9-1-1, Con Ed, etc.

In one scenario cited by the NYPD, a 75-year old South Asian man living within the jurisdiction of the 109th Precinct in Flushing, N.Y. was called by

a male who identified himself as an IRS agent. The caller demanded payment of $4,000 for back taxes. Since the intended victim was skeptical, the male caller stated that he would have the police call him back to verify this information.

The 75- year old man received a second call with his caller ID displaying the 109th Precinct’s telephone number and the male caller identified himself as the precinct’s Commanding Officer, Inspector Brian Maguire. The caller stated that if the money was not paid, a warrant would be issued for the arrest of the 75-year old victim.

In addition to cautioning the public that the NYPD does not solicit money, and that utility companies and government agencies would not contact you demanding payment for outstanding bills using Money Grams or MoneyPak card, the NYPD is also warning residents not to call any of the phone numbers provided by the scammers since this is another layer to the scam. If you think a call is suspicious, call the number listed on your bill.

The NYPD offers the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam: • Be suspicious of any caller who demands immediate payment for any reason.

• Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot MoneyPak card has access to the funds on the card.

• Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited, and • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know.

Next Open Mike

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

Deadline for window guard forms

2014 Window Guard forms were due to be returned by February 15th.

If you have not yet returned your form, please fill it out completely, sign it, date it, enter your phone number and return it to Riverbay using the envelope provided. You may also turn it in at your Cooperator Services Office or at Room S in the Bartow Community Center.

New Leadership … Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene swore in the new leadership of the Co-op City AARP chapter last Monday afternoon in the Dreiser Auditorium. The officers for 2014 are: Josephine Collins, President; Helen Blake, Second Vice President; Mary Ann Baker, Treasurer; Lillian Odom, Assistant Treasurer; Marlene Maynard, Tour Treasurer; Wini Saltus, Tour Coordinator; Frances Wilson, Health and Welfare; Clara Rivera, Legislative Affairs; Deborah Henry, Community Affairs; Jean Mickens, Tour Chairperson; Daisy McCain, Tour Group Leader; Stella Baker, Membership; Deloris Cornelious, Bus; Freddie Presley, Membership; Josephine Flowers, Door; Barbara Williams, Door; Doris Rowe, Secretary; Evelyn Watson, Assistant Secretary; Gladys Polite, 50/50, Oliva Ross, 50/50 and Delores Debnam, News Correspondent. Deputy Borough President Greene also was to present a special recognition to the chapter’s oldest living member, Miriam Henson, but Miriam was unable to make it to the ceremony due to a recent illness.

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lines providing weekday bus service, the MTA has stated that it is continuing to monitor weekend service as well, and weekend schedules will likely be adjusted in the fall as a result.

Co-op City General Manager Vernon Cooper said in his management report last week, that the stated promise of schedule adjustments to all lines can perhaps be the most significant service enhancement to come out of last month’s announced changes by the MTA, but as such, it is the most open-ended and needs additional monitoring by the community and its officials to make sure the service enhancement are exactly what the community needs and deserves.

In that same report, Cooper also gave credit to the residents of Co-op City for voicing their displeasure with the cuts which led to the recently announced service improvements. The General Manager stated, “All of you who participated in the many activities to let the MTA know about our displeasure should be proud to know that, in the great American tradition, you voice led to change.”

A number of changes to Co-op City bus routes also came out of the recent study, and many believe the most significant to be the establishment of a uniformed Bx. 23 route at all times of the day to provide continuous service to and from all sections of Co-op City and Pelham Bay station throughout the day, perhaps ending one of the most common complaints by residents after the 2010 changes that it was extremely difficult to travel from the north sections of the community to Section 5 in the south without time-consuming bus changes.

The Q 50, which also provides service from Co-op City to Pelham Bay Station, with continuing service then onto Flushing, Queens, will have a new stop added on Co-op City Blvd. and Dreiser Loop East, thus providing another option for residents on the extreme northern border of Co-op City to travel to Section 5 or onto Pelham Bay Station via one bus ride.

These changes and other specific route changes in Co-op City are scheduled to take effect this summer.

The other changes include the rerouting of the Bx. 28 into Asch Loop, as it ran prior to the 2010 bus cuts.

Another recommended change, related to the rerouting of the Bx. 28 onto Asch Loop is the creation of a new bus stop at Asch Loop and Adler Place to serve riders on the Bx. 23, Bx. 26, Bx. 28 and Bx. 30.

According to a MTA report released with the recommended changes, the benefits of this change will include “reducing walking distance distances for riders accessing Adler Place residences and Bartow Mall by approximately 650 feet, providing additional travel options for southwest Bellamy Loop, and providing improved access to Asch Loop.”

The report also states that in order to provide the new bus stop that will serve four lines, 12 to 15 parking spaces will be lost on Asch Loop. The current Bx. 28 stop on Bartow Avenue in front of the Bartow Shopping Center will be eliminated and replaced by the Asch Loop stop. This, in turn, will create additional parking paces on Bartow Avenue, according to the report.

The study and the resulting changes came out of a direct written request from Community Board 10 and its chairman John Marano to MTA chairman Thomas Prendergast for a detailed study of the public transportation needs of Co-op City in light of numerous public protestations from the community regarding no restoration of its previously cut bus service and especially in light of the impending increased commercial development in the immediate vicinity of Coop City, specifically the new Mall at Bay Plaza opening later in 2014.

Prendergast granted Marano’s request and ordered NYCTA staff to conduct a study of the current level of public transportation service in the community and recommend changes.

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Ken Kearns, District Manager of Community Board 10, speaking on behalf of the entire Board said, “Community Board 10 recognizes the importance of bus service to the Co-op City community and requested an analysis of the bus service for the cooperators.

We are gratified to note that the study, among other things, recommends a one seat ride on the Bx. 23 for the entire development; this means that commuters can utilize the Bx. 23 to connect to all parts of Co-op City, points outside the development and the #6 train at Pelham Bay station. The Board extends its gratitude to the MTA Board and the MTA staff for undertaking this study. Our board believes that the proposals, when implemented, will go a long way to insuring that the residents of Co-op City will receive the type of bus service that they deserve.”

Aside from the promised service enhancements and route changes, the MTA’s release of the study results

also stated that despite the public protestations by many leaders and residents here over the last three years, 65% and 76% of Co-op City riders were very satisfied and satisfied with the bus service here. The study also stated that it found that bus service in Coop City was generally as good or better than service in the rest of the borough and that despite the stated need of enhanced service to different sections of the community by many here, the study found that only slightly more than 8% of the riders take buses to get somewhere within the community and more than half of bus riders in Co-op City used the buses to get somewhere else in the Bronx outside of Co-op City.

The study also found that Co-op City ridership patterns are going against a trend found in the rest of the borough. Throughout the Bronx, annual bus ridership has decreased by 1.9 % since 2009, but in Co-op City, annual bus ridership has increased by 1.6% since 2009.

Snow Removal Procedures Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

in the following priority As everyone knows, Co-op City here in order: the Bronx, along with the rest of the city of Management Corner 1. The front entrance New York and cities all along the East Coast walkways from the buildhave been hit hard over and over again with ings and townhouses to the snow, icy rain and a mixture of both, folsidewalk lowed by below normal temperatures. Our 2. Any secondary walkcommunity has been hit some 19 times with ways from the buildings and townhouses to the sidewalks some kind of icy precipitation from mid- December to 3. The sidewalks themselves – to the curb (when pospresent. sible). Under the current set of storms the extreme snow We have had more than our share of poor weather amounts (having turned to ice) have forced the porters to from light dustings and icy conditions to heavy snowfall leave the mounds of snow along the curbs. Also removal requiring that we remove many inches of snow/ice and of snow from bus stops. then apply calcium chloride to melt. In Dec. the dates 4. Rear walk areas behind the buildings were the 10th, 14th, 15th and 17th – in January the dates 5. Secondary walkways from the buildings to either were the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 10th, 21st, 22nd, 26th and 29th the centers and/or Townhouses/Buildings and in February the dates were the 3rd, 5th, 10th, 13th, 6. Cleaning (mopping) of the lobbies and elevators – 14th, 16th and 18th. removing water left from pedestrian traffic (The porters Because of all these back-to-back snowfalls, the snow do periodically go inside to perform this task during their from the previous storms has not had a chance to melt. snow removal – and then at the end of the removal With this said, the porters are running out of places to put process) the new snow that falls on the sidewalks, at the entrances 7. Removal of snow from the around the fire hydrants and the rear of the buildings, so they have had to revert to 8. Corner curb cuts putting the snow in the grass areas around the buildings.

For the Commercial Centers Also because of the extremely cold temperatures, which 1. Sidewalks inside centers – including building are exacerbated by the wind, the snow that does melt entrances, ramps, steps and bus stops along with any rain creates very icy conditions as the 2. Parking lots – including loading docks temperature drops, particularly in the late afternoons and 3. Sidewalks around the outer portion of the centers to into the evenings, which has forced the porters to use the curb (same condition here as the buildings as more calcium than they would normally use. described above for this year) This has created a calcium shortage for this commu4. Interior walkways in the centers (Dreiser) – includnity along with the rest of the country. The porters have ing steps had to be very economically efficient when using the cal5. Walkways from the centers to the garages cium around the buildings. When the weather does let up 6. Secondary walkways from the centers to the sidethe supervisors along with the porters are inspecting all walks and other locations areas around the buildings for any icy conditions that 7. Bus stops in the street may have reoccurred as the day went on and removing 8. Corner curb cuts them either with ice choppers and/or calcium.

9. Fire hydrants The Janitorial Department and the Grounds The vehicles and mechanics have been working very Department are now, and always have in each and well throughout the winter. The Janitorial Dept just every snow storm, concentrated on snow removal

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received two new Jeeps – just in time for this horrendous winter. The salt spreaders have been working well.

However, because of the calcium shortage the Departments had to revert to other types of de-icing materials which has caused the spreaders to malfunction.

However the mechanics have done a great job in repairing the spreaders in a timely fashion and not having too much down time allowing the Departments to keep up with the snow and ice. We have used a combination of salt and sand to augment our supplies of calcium chloride. Bearing in mind that the rock salt is harsh, we’ve basically used the salt and sand on the asphalt walkways, blacktop areas and Greenway and the calcium for the concrete sidewalks and walkways. This has helped us to maintain our supplies, even though, suppliers could not get any calcium or salt for several weeks. With the increase in temperatures that we finally saw this week, the deliveries are starting to get through again.

With these conditions the Janitorial and Grounds Departments has made a concerted and conscientious effort on each of these days to have crews out cleaning and de-icing throughout Co-op City. The supervisors along with the porters have had to come in to work under treacherous conditions using either public or private means to get to Co-op City at the wee hours of the morning. They have stayed late and given long hours to the task of removing the snow. The porters also remain after the snow removal to mop and clean the lobby and elevator floors of water residue from pedestrian traffic.

While all of this snow removal is going on, the Janitorial Dept. is still picking up the raw garbage, recyclables and bulk furniture and trash from all the Buildings and Commercial Centers. While the City of New York suspended trash pick up last week, because its trucks are also used to push snow, the Janitorial Dept picked up the trash here in Co-op City. The reason is because our trash pick-up trucks are not needed to plow snow – our jeeps do that job. The removal of the garbage from the buildings helps to keep the basements cleaner and prevents infestations inside and around the buildings.

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

First Readings - Board of Directors meeting - February 12, 2014 #14-08 - Elevator Consultant Services Contract 2880 #14-09 - Contract #2343 Building high Voltage replacement C/O #3 #14-10 - Water Treatment Equipment C/O#3GE Mobile

Water #14-11 – Verizon Fios Service #14-12 - 2889, Demolition of Riley Stoker Boiler #2 - IJZ Associates

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: February 12, 2014

WHEREAS, proper planning and accurate decision making for a community the size of Co-op City demands input and participation from all residents, and WHEREAS, processes and programs that formally solicit and recognize cooperator input will help establish a more firm sense of inclusion, owner-

ship, and community spirit among cooperators, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that management establish a Cooperator Awards program and ceremony that provides formal recognition to those cooperators whose suggestions result in revenue savings for the corporation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that management select three (3) revenue-saving suggestions from cooperators per year that are either implemented or are planned to be implemented for award and formal recognition, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cooperator submitting the sug-

gestion with the highest demonstrated revenue savings to the corporation will receive $500. The second and third place suggestions will be awarded $250 and $125 respectively, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the three winners will have their picture posted in the Co-op City Times along with a description of their suggestion and that they each be awarded a dinner for two at a selected restaurant.

YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Illis, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT: Owens, Shapiro PASSED

Second Reading: #14-01 SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: February 12, 2014

WHEREAS, Co-op City is a community with over 6,000 young people under 19 WHEREAS, there is little or no government sponsored after school programs for our young people

WHEREAS, there is a need for youth programs for our young people WHEREAS, the former Co-op City Cinema presently known as Bingo Hall has been vacant for sometime NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that Riverbay Corporation rent the former Co-op City Cinema space for two years at a rental rate of $1 per year to Riverbay Fund to be used as a multi-use not-for-profit Youth/Young adult/Community Center.

AND FURTHERMORE, that Riverbay broom clean that space, waive

all utility fees and provide maintenance and porter service BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and management are authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to carry out this Resolution.”

YES: Cylich, Graham, Johnson, F. Jones, Turner NO: Bailey, Gordon, O. Jones, Abdul-Wahhab ABSTAIN: Atkins, Illis, Peterson ABSENT FOR VOTE: Leslie ABSENT: Owens, Shapiro DEFEATED

Second Reading: #14-06

SUBMITTED BY: Tony Illis & Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: William Gordon & Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: February 12, 2014

WHEREAS, Resolution #10-95 was adopted by the Board of Directors on February 9, 2011 approving Contract #2670 for Green Energy Management, Inc. (GEM) to lease and install water saving valves to reduce water consumption and lower Riverbay Corporation’s water & sewer bills; and WHEREAS, Resolution #13-52 was adopted by the Board of Directors on July 10, 2013 approving change

order #1 to extend the contract by three years (to a total of six years) and give Riverbay Corporation ownership of the leased valves at the end of the extended term; and WHEREAS, change order #1 established a fixed payment to GEM of $100,000.00 per year for the six year period (a contract total of $600,000.00) starting June 2011 which was the completion of the original valve installation; and WHEREAS, since June 2011 through January 2014 Riverbay has paid GEM $245,000.00 of the $600,000.00 and Riverbay Corporation still has a remaining obligation of $355,000.00 to pay over the next three and a half years; and WHEREAS, GEM has offered Riverbay Corporation a discounted

buyout of this remaining $355,000.00 for $280,000.00 (a discount of $75,000.00) if paid in February 2014; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that Management is authorized to make the payment of $280,000.00 to GEM in February 2014 and take advantage of the $75,000.00 discount for Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Peterson, Turner, AbdulWahhab NO: Johnson ABSENT FOR VOTE: Leslie ABSENT: Owens, Shapiro PASSED See page 9 for more Resolutions

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 9 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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Amended Second Reading: #13-110 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Bill Gordon

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Public Safety Report

Co-op City Department of Public Safety alerts residents of con games and scams

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety stays updated on all of the current trends on the latest scams. We recently reported about a series of scams that have apparently targeted cell phone users. We received information from the NYPD of another telephone-based scam in which scammers are identifying themselves as NYPD members asking for information. These scammers have the technology to have false information appear on your caller ID as NYPD. The NYPD wants you to know that they will never ask you to divulge any passwords or sensitive information over the telephone. The NYPD also does not solicit money. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety also does not solicit money. Both agencies participate in a variety of fundraising drives and benefits for various charities. This is not done via telephone. For example the NYPD hosts a benefit to support a charity which helps the widows and children of fallen officers. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety collects food and toys for drives such as Second Harvest and Toys for Tots. All of these drives are well publicized Outside of the City of New York some smaller police and fire departments may solicit money. If you are interested in donating to one of these agencies, take down the information and make sure you are actually donating to the actual agency. It is always better if you seek out the charity that you wish to donate to, instead of replying to a phone call or an e-mail.

With people growing leery of scammers asking them to wire money, scammers have moved on to Green Dot cards and even gift cards. Although Green Dot cards and gift cards are not a problem themselves, mailing them to someone you do not know anticipating a larger payout in the future is a problem. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know.

Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams, especially telephone and internet scams, increase every year. By being aware of potential scams readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim.

The other new scam, which isn’t actually very new at all, starts off by receiving one ring on your cell phone from a number you do not recognize. Curiosity gets the best of some people and they call the number back. These numbers are registered to locations outside of the country and can be very costly. Due to the fact that the numbers are outside of this country they are not regulated by our government.

Disputing the charges may be a time-consuming project.

Advise all members of your family not to call these numbers back. If you receive a call you do not recognize, do not answer the phone call.

Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are very persistent; they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scam artists to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder but do eventually find their victim. Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place.

Although not necessarily a scam with malicious intent some Co-op City residents may have received a group mailing offering insurance for water pipes between the New York City water main pipes and the pipes inside your home.

Here in Co-op City cooperators are not responsible for any of the water pipes. Any problem with the water pipes inside the home or between the buildings or townhouses and the New York City water mains will be repaired by Riverbay without cost. Sending out these mailings may not have been meant to defraud cooperators but it is clearly a type of insurance which is not necessary. Cooperators are only required to have renters insurance for their Co-op City apartments.

Renters insurance protects items within the apartment and against claims that might arise for damage caused by the cooperator.

Another type of scam we have seen either calls or texts someone’s phone and tells them that a family member is in danger unless they wire money to a specified person. In most cases the scammer does not even know who the victim or their family members are. Many calls or texts are initiated until someone falls for the scam. Wiring money to someone you do not know is almost never a good idea. If something seems out of order, notify authorities.

Another type of scam is a “sweepstakes” based scam. In

this case the victim receives a real looking check. New technology makes it possible for this forged check to appear realistic. The quality of the forged check is so realistic that it can even fool banks or check cashing establishments. The problem comes in when the bank attempts to retrieve the funds associated with the check and finds that there are none. By this time the victim may have already wired money to another state or country attempting to receive an even larger sum of money. Unfortunately the victim may be responsible for the funds received from the fraudulent check. Remember a legitimate contest or sweepstakes will never make you pay money to receive your prize.

Another scam involves a person claiming to be from a government agency claiming to have unclaimed funds belonging to the intended victim. For a fee the “government employee” can help you obtain these funds. While there are legitimate means of obtaining unclaimed funds, the government does not send employees out to solicit the owners of these fees. If you believe that you are entitled to unclaimed fees seek out the New York State Attorney General’s office and find out how to proceed. Never pay anyone to help you to obtain these funds. The appropriate agency will provide assistance in this matter free of charge. This is actually a good website to check on a regular basis, as there are actually unclaimed funds which you can request free of charge.

The mere mention of fraud somehow makes potential victims more likely to believe the scam artist. It is not impossible that a bank could call you in the event of fraud but a legitimate bank employee would not ask you for your account number, Personal Identification Number or other personal data. If you receive a request like this call your financial institution using a number you are sure belongs to your bank or inquire in person. Banks and other financial institutions are happy if their customers do not readily give out their banking information.

In order to protect yourself from these and other scams realize that legitimate persons will never ask you for upfront fees to obtain a loan or receive a prize. Be leery of a lender who is not concerned with your credit history. Hang up on any caller making a loan offer. Check a lender’s legitimacy with the New York State Department of Banking or the Better Business Bureau. There are reputable lenders that can help you to consolidate your debt in order to make payments more manageable.

Those of you wishing to make donations to assist in the event of a legitimate emergency make sure that the agency

to which you donate is legitimate. In the past scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for disasters. It is unfortunate but this is unfortunately a fact of life. In some cases it may be better to donate funds locally at your church, synagogue or religious institution. Be certain the charitable organization you select is in fact using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation.

Remember that this technology which can have a fraudulent identification appear on your Caller ID requires an additional level of precaution when receiving telephone calls. If you fall victim to a scam notify the New York State Attorney General at 1 (800) 771-7755 or www.oag.state. ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-3824357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet crimes. Their website is www.ic3.gov/.

School is open, drive carefully. Never pass a stopped school bus with a stop sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. With the ice and snow there are additional hazards for bicycle riders and pedestrians alike. Please be alert for bicycle riders or pedestrians during the winter season.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something.

If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place or be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 911 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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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2901, Engineering Services for Fuel Oils Tanks: Engineering Services to make modifications to the secondary containment systems for two fuel oil tanks.

Pre-Bid Meeting: February 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

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Bids Due: February 26, 2014, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Part-Time Porters_______________________________________________________________Janitorial Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the residential buildings and/or shopping centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to community centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary.

Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment) Days and hours will vary.

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

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Speak out and make your voice count

As I've said before, we need to stand up and shout out if we ever expect to solve some of our problems or eliminate some unfair issues we should not even have to be facing. I know the infrastructure in this community, the elevators and convectors and such, is problematic but management needs to be more aware of problems with maintenance. It seems the only time workers come around is when something is broken. We need management to be more aware; there should be no chance for error, especially with the elevators in our buildings I must admit, while attending last week's Board meeting, I was shocked to hear a resolution regarding equity and transfers was actually put forward by a Director who has no idea what we are doing on the Sales & Marketing Committee which I chair. This is an example of what's wrong with our Board.

This Director forgot about others. The Director in question never bothered to check to see if his resolution might be undermining what we were working on in the Sales & Marketing Committee. As a Board, we're supposed to work in unison and we're supposed to work together Hi neighbors, Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room in the rear of the building. We will discuss changes/additions of officers in our building association and give an update on our planned very special summer activity.

Refreshments will be served and a 50/50 drawing.

It is imperative that you attend this very important meeting. NEW MOVEINS and YOUNG ADULTS are WELCOME to come and join us with new ideas and suggestions. We need you to help us to take Building 18 Association to

Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Tony Illis

but that was certainly not the case with the Director at last week's meeting. A number of Directors, it seems, come hell or high water, want to stand on the mountain and scream, "The hell with everyone, I want it my way." Self-aggrandizement and a quest for power at any cost, this is what they want to do. They want to take the ball across the goal line, but they are running the wrong way. What grandiosity! Either their actions cost cooperators more money or their plans are doomed to failure.

NAACP Daycare Center Again, what happened with the NAACP daycare, which is definitely still alive and running. It seems to me there are people at Riverbay who hide behind others. A Riverbay flyer that claimed the daycare center was closing, aside from being premature and untrue, was malicious and unnecessary. I've seen other

groups during my time in Co-op City, who have owed hundreds of thousands of dollars and what happened? Nothing!

Politics as usual It looks like Mayor de Blasio has shown he's only a politician, no different than any other. He talks about a tale of two cities, but when it's a tale of a little city like Co-op City, he has no time for us, or our problems. He got maybe 90% of the vote here, and what did we get? We get ignored now that the election is over.

We are still straddled with spending $4 million a year for unnecessary asbestos abatement work and being forced to hire more Public Safety officers, and since we pay for and have our own Public Safety force, we rarely see a car from the 45th Precinct in Co-op City. Despite paying our taxes to the city like every other community and neighborhood, when it comes to getting our fair share of services, the message from the city is loud and clear, "You're on your own!" Yes, we need to stand up and shout out. We need to come together this spring and come out to a rally. We need to let our politicians see we are still paying our taxes.

We need them to see we are also here to

vote in upcoming elections. We need to show we deserve no less than anyone else. There have always been too many political clubs in Co-op City, which only serves to hurt us by dividing the community. A wise friend of mine once asked, “How many political clubs should there be in Co-op City?” and then pointed out that in most other communities the correct answer would be one, but in Co-op City, we had four. Everyone wanted their own little corner of power and no one would come together.

If you are a cooperator who has moved into Co-op City within the last 3 months, I’d like to first of all welcome you and I would also like to hear from you. You are now a cooperator. If you have any problems, please feel free to give me a call. Call me at (718) 320-8035 and let’s talk.

The next meeting of the Black Forum’s Ghanaian Association will be today, February 22, 6-8 p.m. For more information, please call Seth Osei-Fosu at 518-961-0099 or 347-773-3499.

Don’t forget, we are still collecting for the folks in Ghana. Please call (718) 3203085 for more information.

another level. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. Let’s make this year the best EVER! Fundraiser: Building 18 Scholarship raffle tickets: TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 1st Prize: $150; 2nd Prize: $100 and 3rd prize: $50. Donation: One (1) for $1…Six (6) for $5. We are asking for your much needed support to make this fundraiser a great success. This fundraiser is open to everyone, not just Building 18.

For tickets, please call Gertie at 347-2752995, Lorraine at 718-379-2145, or Deborah at 718-379-2551. You need not be present to be eligible. We will also be

sitting in the lobby, please check bulletin board for dates and times.

Movie Matinee: Thanks to all who attended our movie on Wednesday, February 12th. All enjoyed the movie and refreshments. Our next movie will be in March, date to be posted.

We have had lots of snow, ice, rain and very, very cold weather this winter season and it has been reported that the “Groundhog” saw its shadow which suggests six (6) more weeks of winter, so neighbors, please continue to dress warm, in layers preferably. Neighbors and especially seniors due to the snow, cold and

icy conditions, please stay inside. If you must go outside, please choose your steps watchfully. Please assist each other to cross the street, in icy spots and to step up on sidewalks. Stay safe and well.

Happy birthday: To all with that special day this month, I pray that it will be all that you want it to be. Enjoy. To the bereaved families, I give my sincere sympathy and to the sick and the homebound, I pray that you will be up and about very soon.

Remember: If you SEE something, say something! “Together We Can Make a Difference.”

—Gertie Brown

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

Building 18 Association

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Second Reading: #14-07 SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING, DATE: February 12th, 2014

WHEREAS: The Board believes that there are shareholders who wish to downsize from underutilized apartments and transfer to smaller apartments but cannot afford Riverbay’s present 25% down deferred equity program; and WHEREAS: New York State Homes and Community Renewal (formerly known as DHCR) encourages housing companies, such as Riverbay, to create plans to provide incentives to downsize; and

Building 32 Association

Lending Library Now Open - but you are not there. Feel like reading a new book? Don’t want to go out in the dangerous conditions we have been experiencing? Come and borrow a book or two and meet some fellow cooperators while you are doing it.

February operating hours are as follows: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

Days & hours will change monthly. There are NO papers to fill out - we are operating on the honor system. You can borrow one to two books at a time and are expected to return one to two books. You can replace the books you borrow with other books.

Fundraiser Cake Sale - Our cake sale was a great success! Thanks to those who baked cakes and cupcakes, those who stopped by with purchased goods, those who contributed money, and those who purchased the delicious goods that were available. Our bakers were Doreatha, Julie, Marie, Naomi, and a young woman, whose name I do not know, who contributed beautiful lavender and white cupcakes. Everything was delicious, as I was told by the purchasers. Thanks to everyone, including my fellow board members, who worked so hard to make this event a success.

Atlantic City Fundraiser - Saturday, April 5, is the date we are going to Caesar’s in Atlantic City. The charge is $35 and the rebate is $20. Caesars is centrally located, close to other casinos and in proximity to “The Walk” outlet stores and numerous restaurants. In addition, Caesar’s has its own shopping arcade. We will be leaving at 8:30 a.m. from Building 32 and we will make stops at both Dreiser and Asch Loop, if needed, on the departure and on the return. Payment MUST be received by March 15; checks or money orders made out to Building 32 Association. To make your payment, or for further information, PLEASE CONTACT Eleanor Bailey at 718-379-7754 or Dolores Rankin at 718-3790910. You can mail your payment to Ms. Bailey at 4180 Hutchinson River Pkwy, Apt. 10 A or Ms. Rankin at 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway, Apt. 10 E, Bronx NY 10475.

South Pacific - Mark your calendar for our trip to the Westchester Dinner Theatre. We will be going to the matinee performance of one of the most outstanding shows to have appeared on Broadway, South Pacific. The date is Wednesday, October 22, and the charge of $80 includes the show, a full course luncheon, all taxes and gratuities and round trip transportation. Again, for further information or to purchase your ticket, contact Ms. Bailey or Ms. Rankin, whose names appear above.

Cruises - Information about our two upcoming nofly cruises will be appearing in the building glassenclosed showcases shortly, followed by information in this column. We are planning a few other trips, so keep reading.

—Lorna Smith

WHEREAS: The Board believes that a zero-down deferred equity program that would be available only to shareholders who wish to downsize from a larger to a smaller apartment would benefit the long-term stability and affordability of Co-op City.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that Management is directed to prepare a zero-down deferred equity program that would be available only to shareholders who wish to downsize from a larger to a smaller apartment; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED: That Management shall, within thirty days of the adoption of this Resolution, present such program to the Board for their review along with all costs for the program;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That if the Board approves the program prepared by Management, then Management will be directed to send the Program to New York State Homes and Community Renewal for their approval prior to implementing.

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Ask for what you want Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

address the community’s real “A sense of community is often emotionneeds and desires. al, intangible and much more difficult to Director’s Viewpoint We were told that HUD define; it is what makes an address a home, would not accept the resolunot just a location.” –Anne Childers. tion as presented at a one dolTo assist in promoting community and Secretary lar ($1.00) rental price. With transparency, we recently had an Open funding secured and a plan of Board meeting. The purpose of the open action in place, or a recognized group such as the meeting is to give you the opportunity to see Girl Scouts, City Kids, Mosholu Montefiore how a deliberation on policy is conducted.

Community Center, the request may meet with more The process helps the shareholder gain success. knowledge about the considerations and disThe Parking Facility Committee meeting was cussions that take place prior to voting on held on January 27. We were pleased that directional resolutions that ultimately propel operations. one way signs for additional parking were removed If downsizing to a one-bedroom apartand replaced with information signs lessening some ment required going into debt for $15,000confusion. Due to inclement weather, we were advised 18,000, would you want to do this? To carry this debt for seven (7) years is not desirous to anyone. Transferring also requires paying prior apartment charges for up to three months if your unit is not sold. The current deferred equity procedure dictates if a month is missed, to “catch up” requires payment of the carrying charge due and the equity in full. Most folks have resided in their apartment for many years and don’t really want to move, they know their surroundings and have established friendships.

Why not ask for what you want first? Ask for a temporary waiver of the new equity amount. Make it less expensive to move to a smaller unit. If there is payment for anything, let it be the restoration of the apartment. The new shareholder carrying charge is what we need. Equity is a one-time payment, once paid, that’s it; however, carrying charges are for the remainder of your stay. What could happen if you ask for what you want? HCR could say no, but at least you would have asked for the waiver you want first. But wait!! You don’t really want to move, but the carrying charge is a hardship. Well, have we considered a hardship clause? If that would help make the monthly maintenance affordable with the understanding that it would be approved by HCR and reviewed annually, would that help? Are there conditions that would allow us to permanently reduce the payment?

Can we use some HUD homeowner situations to define a hardship, such as: A shareholder who is current or less than 30 days past due and; A shareholder who is experiencing a significant reduction in income or some other hardship that will prevent him or her from making the next required payment during the month that it is due and; Can the shareholder document the cause of the imminent default which may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following types of hardship: A reduction in or loss of income that was supporting the household, e.g., unemployment, reduced job hours, reduced pay, or a decline in self-employed business earnings.

A change in household financial circumstances, e.g., death in family, serious or chronic illness, permanent or short-term disability.

Call For A Provide documentation that includes information on the borrower’s financial condition.

Brochure Show the loss of employment or a loss of income caused the borrower’s household income to reduce by at Register Online least twenty percent for a period of at least six months.

The carrying charge is what sustains us, so we need to continue reducing our vacancies. Part of the problem is that some three (3) bedroom apartments are not selling Dance & Gymnastic Classes for various reasons. Before freeing up additional large for All Ages units, we need to find ways to sell those we have. There was also discussion about the Bingo Hall. The youth cenSusan O’Hanlon Mendogni, Director ter resolution needed development so that it reflects substantial and sustainable youth programming. The Board, in upholding their fiduciary responsibility to the community, will make decisions that aren’t popular, but are in the best interest for the well-being of the entire community.

THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: A decision to rent space and put “this or that” there begs the question, “What do we want to do? How should Pelham Bay: 1628 Crosby Ave. we go about doing that?” The Youth Committee was working together towards that goal by seeking to define goals and requesting a grant writer in order to find out what resources are available and securing them. The betEastchester Road: 1295 Allerton Ave. ter organized you are, the more likely it is your group will succeed.

We could use a center, but some additional work should have been done. Grants or mini-grants might be available from the government, private sources, or local Castle Hill/Parkchester: coalitions; other organizations with similar goals might 1306 Unionport Road be willing to help us out, but there was no plan presented.

A group effort was being formulated in the committee to develop a vision and mission together with those in the community who will be affected. This would more likely

Leslie Peterson

Garage #7 repair work will resume in April. Additionally, pipes and water meters have been freezing so all garages now have water vacuums. As of this writing, the underground corroded cable wire in Garage #5 is repaired. We reviewed procedures regarding cars parking in aisles in violation of procedures. Notification and clarification will be reissued advising shareholders of parking guidelines.

The garage porter schedule was distributed to the members for review. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, let us know. Illuminated signs and alternate payment methods will be discussed at the next scheduled meeting.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact me. I can be reached at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, call at 718-320-1370 or e-mail me at daddpeterson@aol.com.

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Building 13 Association

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Our next Building Association meeting will take place on Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Nominations were accepted in February and the election will take place at the March meeting.

GAME NIGHT – TONIGHT with Nancy and Miguel will be held tonight from 7:00-11:00 p.m. in the Building 13 Association Room. Come and play games or listen to good music.

Light refreshments served. Play Pokeno, Bingo, Dominoes, Left Right and Center and other games. All are welcome.

Soweto Gospel Choir last Saturday at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts was fantastic and really a treat. A special tribute was performed in honor of Nelson Mandela, their recently departed leader. Although the weather earlier in the day did not cooperate, the

center was packed and we were all congratulated for our support.

The Arts and Crafts Workshop has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 2, from noon-3:00 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13.

Women Keeping It Real – Saturday, March 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Women’s History Month. It’s an exhilarating, spirited conversation with women of all ages. You must be 18 and over to participate. Place: Association Room – Light refreshments, Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring a friend, all are welcome.

Rivers Run Community Garden – The next meeting will be at the Dreiser Center on March 20th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 9. Join a committee, go to a workshop or bring a friend. Layouts

with your vision and wish list are beginning to take shape. Spring is in the air!

Mt. Airy Lodge Casino trip scheduled for Saturday, May 17. The bus is scheduled to leave from 100 Casals Place at 10:00 a.m. Payment is $40 payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Deadline for payment is March 30. ($25 slot play and $10 food coupon is offered by the casino and subject to change).

Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. is scheduled for November 15. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29. The trip is payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. The

contact information is listed at the end of the article.

Summer Fun Day Poster contest has begun. Submission deadline: March 14. Check your bulletin board for information.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Make garden membership, payable to Rivers Run Community Garden. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

We need a bunch of “do-overs” this year! What with the weather bringing such hazardous walking/travel conditions, our lives have strongly been affected. Local businesses surely agree!

Of course, this month being Black History Month, we can continue to work on that every day, always. If you can’t get to an event, take a careful walk to our local bookstore and treat yourself to a book that highlights Black History.

There are so many books that combine and highlight this subject.

An email to Mr. Kevin Keenan, Riverbay Corporation, Director of Operations is prepared and will be sent.

If you have information to add, please do so this week. A newsletter informing neighbors of Mr. Keenan’s answer, will be prepared. The date for our party will

be announced here. All Broun Place neighbors are invited to join in the party.

It will be a grand, celebrate spring and the Year 2014 party. We even have a DJ! Our next official meeting is April 24.

Thank you to the Co-op City Times for publishing the information and rules regarding “dog” ownership in Co-op City. An unleashed dog menaced a cooperator near Alder Place. It is reported to be black and may be a pit bull. If you see this dog or any unleashed dog, call Public Safety immediately, 718671-3050. We are working with Public Safety to solve this crime. We want to remind neighbors to call Public Safety: “If you see something, say something;” call: 718-671-3050. Additionally, be vigilant, folks will continue to prey on others. Anyone with information should

report it to Public Safety. Know who you are opening your door for! Thank you to Public Safety for the foot patrol officers. Even in this cold, uniformed officers are on the lookout doing their walking tours.

Join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel - Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson - Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus -Vice President and Eva Lazaar President. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team.

Special thanks to our grounds crew from Riverbay Corporation’s Building and Grounds Department, they are doing a wonderful job. Thank you for

providing Broun Place residents with a safe walking area.

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

—Eva Lazaar

Broun Place Townhouse Association

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We’re Going to Clean Up Co-op City Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

This community is in debt for over $600 million. However, we have a few people here that are praising this management company. But, I want most of our cooperators to work together so that we can get rid of this management company and clean this community up.

Stay on Course I do not want anyone in this community to read some of the viewpoints and letters to the editors here and become confused as to what’s going on. Let’s face the truth. We have a tremendous debt hanging over our heads. We’ve received increase after increase. Additionally, in my opinion, our financial records can only be reviewed at the most inopportune times because this Board and management company know that I will review everything in a very thorough manner.

Plus, I personally think that this Board wants to keep this management company here for, um, a reason. Therefore, it is time that this community stands up and put a stop to this nonsense.

Tough Finances Let me share some factual numbers with you so that you can see what’s happening here. In December 2013, we had 106 non-payment cases in housing court.

Plus, as mentioned before, we have 1,000 people go to the management office on the last business day of every month just to pay their carrying charges. So, in my opinion, our poor economy, other factors, and our continued increases are making it tough for people to stay here.

Therefore, we need to have good people on this Board to make sure that we spend our money wisely and that we do everything to limit any increases in our monthly carrying charges.

Snowy, snowy greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants, and especially our new residents. Please be very careful while walking on the icy snow and watch out for the black ice. And if you have to shovel out your car, take your time to bend your knees and breathe as you shovel.

A big thank you to our Co-op City snow removal team. Although we have had numerous snowstorms this winter, you are doing a fantastic job. And a special thanks to our Maintenance personnel working in and around Building 26 and Garage 8. We truly appreciate your concerted efforts of snow removal and

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

And, that is why I’m on this Board. I want to make sure that everyone knows exactly what’s going on here. And, I want to make sure that we run this community in a proper way. However, in my opinion, some people on this Board want you to believe that you should not question any aspect of our finances. Therefore, they cannot see, or as I should say, they don’t want to see how our wasteful spending are putting people out of this community.

Nevertheless, that’s why I want all of us to get involved and work together so that we can keep this community up and moving in the right direction.

The Former Bingo Hall We had an Open Board meeting on Wednesday, February 12th. And, a resolution was brought up about the former bingo hall. This resolution would have allowed this space to be used as a temporary community center.

However, unfortunately, this resolution was voted down. But think, we could have done many good things for everyone here if we had control of that space.

For instance, we could have had many different types of events within this space.

Some of these events could have taken place in the morning and afternoon.

Thereafter, just like in our other commu-

Building 26 Association salt spreading. Your early action of snow removal as the snow fell truly made the difference for our residents to walk out of their buildings and to drive from the garage. We are grateful and very appreciative!

Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of February.

Well wishes for a speedy recovery to those who are sick/shut in and those recovering from surgery. Our sincere condolences to those families who experienced the loss of a loved one.

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nity centers, we could have rented this space out for nice evening and weekend events. And, we would have made some money off of this space. Anyway, please think about this space and the other vacant stores in Bartow. Then, ask yourself: Why do think those stores and this former bingo hall are still vacant? Why do think some of the deals of established businesses to rent some of these stores fell through?

Do you think that possible new developments have anything to do with these stores being vacant?

New Developments The Bartow Mall is one of the first properties under consideration for development. Now, nothing is set in stone right now. But, bringing in new stores with big money will be a major part of the development plan for the Bartow Mall.

Additionally, as mentioned before, several areas along Bartow Avenue and the surrounding vicinity is under consideration for major development.

So, it’s possible that the Bartow Mall and all of the areas around Bartow Avenue will probably not look the same way as you see it today.

Now, according to several developers, it will take about a year just to start developing anything on our properties, if they get the approval from our Board.

Under consideration is an 11-story medical center behind the fire station, housing for veteran families near this same vicinity, and additional big-time housing along the waterfront of Co-op City Boulevard. Additionally, a ferry service with moderate-size boats, restaurants, and a few other things have been discussed for the waterfront of Co-op City Boulevard.

Open Board Meetings What sense does it make to have an Open Board meeting that starts after 7:00 p.m. and then keep our cooperators waiting for 2 hours before they can speak?

Look, in my opinion, it is disrespectful to keep our cooperators waiting for two or more hours to speak. Now, if our cooperators wanted to get tough, they could unite, get up a petition, and call a meeting to remove the entire Board and Management.

So, this Board needs to respect our cooperators and let them speak first at our Open Board meetings.

Put Them Out A lot of people have been paying attention and they’re ready to get rid of these Board members and this management company. So, I want to thank everyone for their support and kind words.

Close All I need for you to do now is to vote properly during the upcoming election and then we can make Co-op City into one of the best communities in NYC. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net. (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family.

Thank you.

your family be blessed during your difficult time of bereavement.

Do a good deed by checking in on your elderly, disabled, or homebound neighbors. As you shop or pick up pharmacies, shop for them, too. You will be blessed abundantly for your good deeds.

Please help to keep Co-op City clean and green by throwing your trash in the appropriate receptacle. Bulk trash and large cartons are to be taken to the basement. Be vigilant! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies.

—YuVonne Lewis

Due to the inclement weather over the past few weeks and issues with the convector in our Association Room, we have been unable to schedule a meeting. The temperature in the room has been dangerously cold at times. We apologize for the inconvenience and lack of communication. We are working with Riverbay to resolve the convector issue which will also resolve the air conditioning issue we had this past summer. We will shortly be posting our tentative meeting schedule for the rest of the year in the lobby bulletin board and will confirm the date in the Co-op City Times each month. Please be safe in this weather and have a great day.

—Ericc Diaz

We are 23 Building Association

Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Velocity Track Club

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Velocity Track Club bounced back from a disappointing performance at the Millrose Games and won 17 medals and 2 t-shirts in the Armory Youth Classic presented by NYRR. We had 6 athletes compete in the Millrose Games on Saturday, February 15th. We had high hopes for our athletes to come home with at least 5 medals, due to their 2nd place finish in the trials, however, we didn’t medal. I believe a lack of practice due to the after school closures caused by the weather was a factor. But, we bounced back on Monday, February 17th and won 17 medals and 2 t-shirts at the Armory Youth Classic.

The NYRR presented the Armory Youth Classic at the New Balance Track

& Field Armory on Monday, February 17th. There were teams from throughout the Tri-State area and the competition was fierce. Medals didn’t come easy, they were given to the top 3 athletes in their event and gender. Plus, they gave lovely t-shirts to all 1st place finishers.

There must have been over 600 hundred athletes participating. The following Velocity Track Club student athletes won awards: Dominique Jackson continues her winning streak. She must have been in the hardest race of the day. There were 85 girls in the 13 – 14, 200 meter race and Dominique won the Bronze Medal with a time of 25:73. The 1st place girl ran 25:37 and 2nd was 25:57, excellent race. Dominique also took 2nd in the 55

meter race. Jacqueline Kendall is becoming a regular in the medal count. She won the Silver Medal in the 11 – 12 girls, 3000 meter run. Co-captain Giovanna Tolbert also won a Silver Medal in the 13 – 14 girls, 3000 meter run. Tiarra Jackson is the future, she just keeps getting better and better. She ran her personal best in girls 8 years & under, 800 meter run to earn a Bronze Medal. Tiarra also won a Gold Medal & t-shirt in the 1 mile run. Captain Pearl WebsterRutledge also won a Gold Medal and tshirt in the 13 – 14 girls shot put. Jordan Samuels, Kristain Cadiz-Domville, Adrian Swift-Henry and Joseph WebsterRutledge bounced back nicely with Silver Medals in the youth boys’ 4x200

meter race and Jordan also won the Silver Medal in 55 meter race. This will make his father, Coach George Samuels, who is home ill feel better. Dontae Lindo, Jordan Ingram, Jaysiah Moore and Julian Caldwell won the Bronze Medal in the 9 – 10 boys, 4x200 meter relay, plus Dontae won a Bronze Medal in the 800 meter race.

We have another challenge this weekend, as we travel to Toms River, NJ for the USATF Regional Championship and National qualifier.

Anyone interested in joining Velocity Track Club New York, please contact Coach Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or you can email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

Our scheduled meeting for February was canceled due to the inclement weather. Our guest speaker, Mr. Ray Fraticelli, agreed to reschedule for a future date.

Next Meeting Our next general meeting is scheduled for March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in meeting room. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will give a presentation on Ready New York. Stop down and get some points on how to prepare for an emergency.

A special invite goes out to our new cooperatives, new retirees, plus our new and old friends that keep us going each month.

Dues We will start collection of our annual building dues of $5 per apartment on March 21st, 28th and 29th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. I am asking all Building 4 cooperators to participate.

This year, we are trying something new: an incentive is being offered for each floor that obtains 100% paid dues.

All apartments on that floor will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. You have to be in it to win it!

We do many good things with the dues, for example, it helps with our Halloween party for the children, Thanksgiving and Holiday/Christmas events, and also decorations for the

lobbies and outside the building. Your dues also help to give two (2) $500 college scholarship awards to 2 eligible high school graduates from our building. Applications and information for the Scholarship Awards will be available at our next general meeting on March 14th.

Fun-Raiser Trip We are considering a trip back to Mount Airy Casino this April or early May…so start saving. Further information regarding date & cost will follow as soon as we finalize the particulars.

We (men/women) have been invited to travel with the Graceful Ladies of Co-op City and friends to the Ace In

The Hole (Brown Stone Playhouse) on Monday, May 19. Showing is the Divas of Soul paying tribute to Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Etta James and Aretha Franklin. If interested and want more information, call Yvonne at (718) 671-6922 or Diane at (347) 275-7565.

NOTE: Building Four and Building One are coming together to sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for our children. Stay tuned for date, time and place.

Congratulations to all those who are celebrating a special event this month. *Remember, this is our home; “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

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This Is Our Land – Part II Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

The list is getting longer of cooperators who wish to keep Co-op City green. This week, a cooperator stated “our lovely green open areas may not be revenue producers, but they are indeed priceless.”

“They offer beauty and enhance the soul.”

I was asked to stand firm and this cooperator and family want “green grass, not greenbacks.” This is a serious concern as Management has been given the authority to allow outside developers to explore vacant land to build and report back to the Riverbay Board. It’s about “greenbacks,” not our quality of life. And as another wise cooperator suggested, if Management can get approval of this new development initiative before the next Board election, it’s a done deal. I am committed to standing firm against any additional buildings on spaces where we can have gardens, parks, bike paths and space for recreation. We have empty building that could be upgraded to generate income without adding more structures on our land.

OTHER COOPEATOR CONCERNS Cooperators are concerned that our commercial spaces are vacant too long.

They question if the department responsible for this assignment should be evaluated. It was suggested that maybe outside help should be considered to get all vacant spaces occupied and generating additional income.

At the Open Board meeting cooperators asked: Where is Public Safety and wanted to know would she see them when she left the meeting? It was observed how negative, in their mannerism, some Board members are to each other. There was a

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

discussion about the convectors and the money spent to repair them. Unions verses non-union was a hot topic. We were reminded that 95% of Riverbay Corporation is involved with the union. This is a union site. Also, it was suggested that the gallery session be held prior to the Board meeting as the Board’s Agenda is lengthy and several cooperators leave before getting to participate. A lengthy discussion was also held about finding a way to allow cooperators to transfer from a larger apartment to a smaller one; equity arrangements for incoming cooperators and late carrying charges. We were reminded that bills to enjoy our homes (heat, lights, and maintenance) are paid based on carrying charges received on the first of the month, no later than the 10th. Therefore, certain responsibilities are non-negotiable at this time.

Concerns from all cooperators are valued and will be followed up as needed. Please continue to express your concerns via email or phone to any Director who provides contact information in our newspaper.

Thanks to all cooperators who braved the inclement weather to attend the Open Board meeting. Hopefully, one day meet-

Williamsbridge Club

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women 18-35 who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club.

The club will hold its Black History Month Celebration, The Keys to Success in Job Hunting; the Importance of Business Preparedness and What you Need to Know, Saturday, February 22, Dreiser Loop Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY, 10475, Room 9.

This is a community forum designed to assist youth to prepare for their participation in the business world. The topics to be covered are: Employability Skills, Creating a Resume, Making a Good Impression and Becoming a Good Employee. If you would like to sharpen your employability and interview skills, come and receive the information, knowledge and resources that you can use.

If you are interested, please join us today, Saturday, February 22.

For more information, please contact Ms. S. Hall, Youth Advisor, 917-9727732, or Ms. J. Brown, 404-803-9869.

Our mailing address is: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Joetta Brown

Greetings—reminding you that our next general membership meeting is Monday, February 24, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. To our new neighbors, a warm and hearty welcome and come down and join us. Our agenda items are as follows—building issues, Get to Know Our Neighbors day, Summer Fun Day, Security, Updating your contact information and the RUOK Program. Forms are available for the RUOK and Contact Information. Also, any other items you would like to add.

Hopefully by the time you read this article, we would have warmed up and some of the snow melted. Most of us

are suffering from cabin fever and can’t wait for Spring to get here. We are calling on all of our Building 12 gardeners to our meeting on February 24th. We need your input on how you would like the front of our garden area and walkways to look.

If you have elderly or homebound neighbors on your floor, please check in on them. A special shout-out to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to our troops.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

ings will be televised like they are on the city, state & federal level. You have been informed of resolutions that were passed and those that were defeated.

LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS DAY 2014 Yours truly was honored to spend an entire day in Albany on February 11, 2014 with “Families Together in New York State.” This is a family-run organization that represents families of children with social, emotional, behavioral and crosssystems challenges. Their goal is to ensure that ALL children and youth have the support they need in order to succeed. They set the agenda. I believe their goals (raise age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18; expand community based treatment for people with special needs, people with prescription opiate needs and people with mental health needs) will specifically benefit the youth and residents of Co-op City.

My presentation was made to Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson after observing her on the Senate floor from the gallery.

She is a co-sponsor of “Raise the Age.” She also shared that the “Peace Officer Legislation” for Co-op City has been finalized. However, it HAS NOT been presented to the Governor and is NOT on his desk for reasons that will be shared at a later date. She also acknowledged that Assemblyman Benedetto also worked on the language for the bill and they are both pleased to do what they are paid to do for the community. She shared that with or without the Legislation, there is no “threat” of Co-op City losing our Public Safety Department.

A highlight was connection with

“YOUTH POWER” advocates and speaking with the NYC Regional Youth Partner. They say ‘NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!” In other words, adults should cease talking about starting youth programs without them being involved. Since that time, I have asked the Regional Partner to work with me in designing two youth programs for a Co-op City community based organization. It was inspirational to hear the next generation presenting and aware of government operations. We adults were reminded not to forget youth with “special needs & handicaps” when providing services.

HAVING HER SAY Ida B. Wells-Barnett – founded the first Kindergarten for Black Children in Chicago. In 1918, she went to East St. Louis to investigate the slaughtering of 150 blacks by rampaging whites. She thought that lynching and color hatred because of one’s black skin was dehumanizing. Wells-Barnett suggested “truth be hidden behind lies and that their call for justice, laws and order was the biggest lie ever.” The origins of the anti-lynching movement lie in the single-minded efforts of one individual, the black journalist and political activist, Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Ms. Wells-Barnett should be an inspiration to all Co-op City residents on how one person can an agent of change.

Please support Black History events today in Dreiser Auditoriums.

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Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, March 8, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Remember, don’t text and drive.

Going to Aqueduct & Mohegan Sun We will be returning to Aqueduct on Saturday, Feb. 22. Cost: $23, Rebate: $10.

On Saturday, April 12, we will be going to Mohegan Sun in Conn., CT.,

leaving Dreiser at 9 a.m., and other stops to be added. Cost $40 per person.

No refunds. Call for your reservation today: (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035.

Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are

interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Computer help The Black Forum is looking for an experienced computer savvy individual. If interested, please, call (718) 3208035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program.

You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in

the future.

Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest for a fun-filled day on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Cost is $150/person, payable in 3 installments of $50 each beginning March 15, April 19 and May 17. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today.

Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. More details to follow.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com Congratulations! Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, President of the NAACP NYS Conference, on being selected as one of the Bronx Borough President’s Black History Month honorees. The Bronx Borough President’s Black History

Month Celebration will take place Thursday, Feb. 27, noon- 3 p.m., at 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Aud. B. RSVP 718.590.3522. or Lroldan @bronxbp.nyc.gov.

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Annual Black History Month celebration today: The weather today promises to be nice/cool…Come out today to our 13th Annual NCNW Black History Youth Celebration, co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund, today, Saturday, February 22nd at Dreiser Auditorium B from 1:00 – 4 p.m. Over the last thirteen years at the celebration, there were Black Inventors table displays, African and praise dancing, poetry, spoken word, steppers, cheerleaders, singers, theatrical presentations, art and craft and much more. One of our highlights was when Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Floyd Carter spoke to the audience about his experi-

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Voter Registration Forms in English & Spanish: Voter registration is an ongoing activity. —Brenda Brown

ence as a Tuskegee Airman plus encouraged the students to stay in school, earn good grades and never let someone stop them for fulfilling their dreams. We still need members to volunteer for this special event. Please contact Lori Melton at (917) 399-2643.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Saturday, May 3, tour of Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America (lunch is prepared and serve by the seniors students). After lunch, we head to Woodbury Commons. On the return home, we will drop off at 3 locations.

Cost: $95. Call 718-671-4804 /718-320-

9694 and 718-320-2366 to make your reservation. Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to NCNW, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

A Special Black History Message: How does one say “I Love You” in mere words to someone who gave of themselves completely and selflessly? In 1935, your vision to bring together 28 national women leaders to form the first national women’s coalition of African American organizations was revolutionary! To our National Council of Negro Women Founder and First National President (1935-1949), Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, we collectively say,

“Thank you and we love you” for making your vision to improve racial, social and economic conditions for women of color a national priority.

40th Annual Bethune/Height Recognition Luncheon: Saturday, May 17 at New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY. Tickets: $100.

Raffle books are now available. For more information, call 718-320-2366.

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Happy birthday, February members.

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Open Board Meeting and Gallery Session Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Francine Reva Jones

Thanks to the cooperators who attended Director’s the Open Board meeting last Wednesday.

The weather conditions were cold, icy and slippery, but fortunately, there was no additional snowfall that evening and I trust that everyone arrived home safely.

Unfortunately though, it was nearly as cold inside the Dreiser Auditorium as it was outside. One Board Director continuously asked for more heat and I asked for the doors to be closed so that the cold air from outside of the auditorium would remain outside and the little heat that was coming in, would be contained. After sitting for hours in that drafty auditorium, I found it necessary to put on my coat for the remainder of the meeting.

The cooperators in attendance did not complain about the cold, but complained about the long wait for an opportunity to speak in the gallery session. First of all, cooperators must appear at the Open Board meeting at or before 7:00 p.m. in order to place their names on the speakers’ list. Once the meeting begins, no additional names are accepted. It was around 9:00 p.m. when the gallery session began and several cooperators, who were waiting for the opportunity to speak, left the meeting before their name was called.

I realize that the gallery session is meant for cooperators to observe the Board meeting. However, some cooperators have things to say to their resident Board Directors. A few years ago, the Riverbay department heads were required to attend the Open Board meetings so that cooperators could speak with them about matters concerning their apartments. That was a good suggestion and it appears to be working well.

However, there are other matters about which cooperators wish to speak, but don’t regularly get the opportunity to do so. Of course, they can contact a Director directly or write a Letter to the Editor of the Co-op City Times; but many cooperators don’t write and not enough read. Many of them do want to speak.

There should be an opportunity for them. Speaking out publicly is a good thing, as it is more than likely that others will have a similar issue that can be

resolved simultaneously.

After all, Co-op City is their home and Board Directors represent them, therefore, they should have a voice and occasionally be able to express what it is they want for our community and be able to address the Board directly in a public forum.

Resolution #14-01 proposed the rental of the former Bingo Hall/City Cinema for two years at a rental rate of $1.00 per year to the Riverbay Fund, Inc. to be used as a multi-use not-for-profit Youth/Young adult/Community Center. When this building was vacated, one Board Director was adamant about obtaining it for the youth of our community and even initiated a petition drive. However, when Management presented issues regarding cost and created a proposal for the youth to utilize a portion of the lower level of the Bartow Community Center, she agreed with Management. Also, Management has proposed that a developer build on Co-op City property and include a youth or multi-purpose center. Presently, the former Bingo Hall is sitting there dormant at a time when the youth in our community have NOWHERE to go and nothing to do, except for the youth in Section Five who are members of the Section Five Teen Center.

One Board Director raised the point regarding the many activities there are for seniors, while our youth are being chased out of places where they should be welcomed.

On the other hand, the issue of cost is relevant. Who is going to run and maintain a Youth Center? Several years ago, some cooperators suggested that if each shareholder/unit donated $1.00 per month, that might be sufficient. However, that was never formalized.

Some Board Directors spoke about the many grants that would be available to the Riverbay Fund, Inc., a non-profit corporation. A grant writer is needed for this purpose. Presently, the Board plans to determine what facility our community needs and Management has identified developers who will include a youth or multi-purpose center within the structure that they build.

As the former Chairperson of the Sales & Marketing Committee, Resolution #14-07 was important to me. It dealt with shareholders wishing to downsize from underutilized, larger apartments to smaller apartments and who are unable to afford the cost of the equity payment of $4,500 per room. Many of these cooperators, who once had larger families, are now living alone with one or two extra bedrooms. They no longer need that much space, nor can they afford it.

This Resolution #14-07 asked that Management prepare a zero-down-payment deferred equity program to be reviewed by the Board. If accepted, shareholders with two or three bedrooms wishing to downsize, will be able to do so without having to pay any equity up front, not even 25%. Instead, they would pay through a time-payment plan. This Resolution would allow larger families to occupy the larger apartments and the transferring cooperators to obtain the smaller apartments. A plan like this is a win-win proposition that helps the transferring cooperator, as well as the Riverbay Corporation. It is sorely needed in our community and I trust that Management will present an acceptable plan. Once the plan is approved by the Board and HCR, it can be implemented in our development.

In the Gallery Session, one cooperator spoke out regarding the hostility she detects among Board Directors and stated that we should be in agreement when appearing in public. I respect her view although it is difficult when each Board Director, or group of Directors, have different opinions. I believe this could be rectified by the Board President calling regular Executive Board Sessions. These sessions would exclude Management. At these sessions, Board Directors could air their differences and appear more cohesive in public.

I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or 718-671-5957.

We need an Emergency Recovery Plan in place that takes into consideration electrical and mechanical equipment in our basements or the potential of the Hutchison River flooding. We are in a vulnerable location and might not be as lucky the next time a storm like Sandy hits this area. We urge Management to develop and communicate their Emergency

Recovery Plan ASAP! Don’t forget our Mardi Gras Dance on Saturday, March 8th from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. at 177 Dreiser Center Auditorium C. Visit www.ctsah.net for more information and purchase tickets! Email us at ctsah10475@gmail.com.

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The CTSAH met and discussed “what ifs” in the event of an unexpected disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, or power outage. Do we each have a Disaster Survival “Go Bag” and plan in place? We felt the need to plan for the unexpected. We live in a very large community that has been spared the devastation and disruption many of our neighbors in surrounding areas have not been as fortunate to escape. So rather than just count our blessings, we urge everyone to have a back-up plan.

Here are some items your Disaster Survival “Go Bag” can include, depending on the make-up of your household: Copies of your important documents (insurance cards, house lease, photo IDs, passport, bank information, physician contact information, family contact information) in a waterproof container; Contact and meeting place for your household; Cash ($50-$100, in small bills); Extra set of car/house keys; Bottled water and non-perishable food; Cans of pet food and pet dishes; A flashlight (LED, light emitting diode flashlights last up to 10 times longer than traditional ones); Light-weight, waterproof blankets or plastic ponchos; Matches or lighters; First Aid kit with a list of the medications each member of your household takes, why they take them, and their dosages. Store extra medication in your Go Bag and to refill it before it expires; Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items like soap, toothpaste and mouthwash; Child care supplies or other special care items as needed; Battery-powered or hand crank radio; Whistle to signal for help; Dust masks to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place; Moist towelettes, hand sanitizers, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation; A can opener; Cell phone with chargers or solar charger; A complete change of clothing, including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes.

What can our Management do to avoid the types of disruptions and disorganization that seems to be coming more the norm than the exception? When a water pump breaks due to extreme cold temperatures, floods our lobby and disables our elevators, leaving our neighbors stranded and on their own, then we have a problem. Our lives are severely impacted when elevators are taken out of service forcing cooperators to scramble for alternative ways to access their apartments.

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

African-American Association

Members of the African-American Association had the privilege of attending the book release of Newark’s exmayor, Sharpe James.

Association Meeting – Our next meeting will take place on Saturday, March 8th in Dreiser Center, Rm. 15 at 4 p.m. There will be a report on the 2nd International People’s Tribunal in its campaign to expose the so-called “neutral” International Criminal Court on the latest weapon in the West’s arsenal to re-colonize Africa and African people.

Co-op City Spelling Bee – March 22nd, 10:00 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. All participants should be in Grades 4 to 8.

The grand prize winner will receive $100. To register or volunteer, call 718379-5555.

Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair - Save the date and plan to attend the

Association’s Tenth Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 12th at noon in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, in honor of IMHOTEP, the world’s first doctor.

There will be lots of information, advice, testimonies, entertainment and refreshments.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Co-op City Spelling Bee – March 22nd, 10 a.m. All participants should be in Grades 4 to 8. The grand prize winner will receive $100. To register or volunteer, call 718-379-5555.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. If your goal is to lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques, then this is for you! Call 718-671-8364.

TRAVEL EVENTS/2014: (Travel insurance encouraged) Mar. 18-20 (Tuesday-Thursday). We are going back to Atlantic City to BALLY’S casino. Price: Double: $220 pp & Single: $285. Rebates: $30 slot bonus + $20 food + $10 cash bonus. On day of return, will stop at RESORTS Casino – Rebate: $25 slot bonus. FINAL PAYMENT DUE NOW. Contacts: Virginia S/Beverly J, 718-379-0377.

Thurs., May 8. A spring trip to see the Biblical story of MOSES at the Sight and Sound Theatre, PA, plus a delicious luncheon at Good n Plenty’s family style dining. Matinee price:

$125. Wait list available. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the CROWN PRINCESS. NOTE: Final payment due Wed., May 28. New applications-closed. Contacts: Claudette D., 718-379-4784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices includes transportation): Sign up for the BB King (King of Blues) show at Lehman Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19th. Price – TBD. Deposit $40 now to hold seat.

Greetings to all of our Post members who that are homebound and recovering from various medical operations.

We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who will be celebrating their birthday in February.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by.

If you would like join our Post, just bring your DD-214 with you to Post 1871, located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41.

Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165 and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

Your Memorial Day raffle books are on the way for all of our Post members.

When they arrive, you will be notified by e-mail or a Rob-o-call so you can come to the Post and pick up your raffle books.

The National Commanders dinner will take place on Friday, April 11th. If you are planning on attending this affair, please summit your name, along with a $65 check, money order or cash per person to our finance officer, Bill Gordon.

The next Executive meeting will take place on March 5 at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Please arrive on time, turn off your cell phone or place it on vibrate, sign in and take a seat. For the late Post members who haven’t yet paid

Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! No experience necessary. Call 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Simple dance steps for easier participation. Come and enjoy!

Call 917-903-7073.

Music Appreciation/Singing Classes – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. All levels of vocal abilities are accepted.

Computer Laptop Classes – The next class will be announced.

Education – The Institute for Youth Study Group meets on 2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. and 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Come to Dreiser, Clubroom 19 – Check the (WOF) Wall of Information and see what other new and exciting shows are pending.

GOOD AND WELFARE: To our members recuperating, we want you to know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days.

Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Members and friends, we require your telephone number when signing up for shows and/or trips along with a deposit to reserve your seat.

Please note - Cash payments will no

American Legion Post 1871

their dues, the dues for 2014 will be $50 a year or you can start a paid up for life by using a charge card or you can pay up for life in cash.

The IWO JIMA flag was raised in February 23, 1945. Operation Desert Storm started on February 24, 1991 to February 28, 1991, these are important dates to remember as a Veteran.

Do you know what the ninth fold means when folding an American flag?

It’s a tribute to womanhood, for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the characters of men and women who have made this country great have been molded. Our commissaries will not close, but the prices

If you are unable to attend this week‘s meeting, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.”

The Association extends its support to the family of Jordan Davis as they continue on the journey of justice for their son.

Our sympathies are extended to the family of the late Pete Seeger, who was 94 years old (5/3/19-1/27/14), an American folk singer and activist.

Wishing a beautiful and inspired week ahead to all!

—Mercedes A. Terzol longer be accepted for security reasons.

All checks/money orders payable RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

FYI - Committee members will be available MONDAYS and/or THURSDAYS after 3:00 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 19, 718-379-0377 (weather permitting).

NOTE: THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH, 1:30 P.M., DREISER AUDITORIUM. See you there.

“Faith is believing that the outcome will be what it should be, no matter what it is.”

—Claudette Davis

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Positive Emotions Negative emotional states such as hatred, worry, fear, rage, and jealousy produce immediate physiological responses: a pounding heart, tense muscles, dryness of the mouth, cold sweat, butterflies in the stomach, and other physical signs. Longtime exposure to these symptoms have been associated with cardiac and digestive complications. In fact, there is evidence that holding on to certain negative emotions will adversely affect health and longevity.

In contrast, positive emotions such as compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience are associated with a sense of well-being, a positive outlook, and a satisfactory relationship with others and with God. Furthermore, the promotion of a positive outlook can promote health and longevity. In other words, the more positive your outlook and emotions, the better overall health you can enjoy.

The Bible reveals that when the Holy Spirit is in our lives, the way we experience our emotions is different - “…but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…”

(Galatians 5.22 NIV) According to Paul, the most outstanding positive

emotion is love.

“As God’s chosen people, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another…and over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” (Colossians 3:1214 NIV) Though love is more than an emotion, it is still the supreme emotion. God is love, and it is His plan for His children to experience love for others and from others; He wants us to know what it means to love God and to be loved by Him. Love brings about an array of other positive feelings and emotions that can be translated into highly desirable behaviors.

What has been your own experience with how your emotional state impacts your actions? Why is it important not to make important decisions amid a flurry of emotions, be they positive or negative?

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, 718.320.0518, www.coop citysdachurch.org. OUR SERVICES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE - COME AS YOU ARE. Bread Ministry: On Wednesday evenings (7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.). Bread available for yourself or a

neighbor who may need food.

Regular Meetings: 1. Wednesday Prayer & Praise Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Bible Study - 2/19, (1 Peter 3), “Suffering for doing good.”

2. Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m., (2/15) “Jesus and Social Outcasts.”

3. Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (2/15).

Sermon: “Peacemaking.” (Part 2) 4. Health Ministry: Saturdays, 3-4 p.m. Workbook guided discussion on health from a mental, physical and spiritual view.

5. Prayer Changes Things - You are invited to be a part of our anonymous telephone support group (Pray & Share) on Tuesday (February 25) from 8:00 p.m.8:45 p.m. There is power in prayer - call 661.6738600, dial access code 93634# 6. Children Ministry: Engaging programs led by experienced, Christian teachers.

7. Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. (for youth ages 6-17) 8. Adult Exercise Program: (Free) Sundays—12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.

—Pastor Terry Giles

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m.

Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 22, when we will celebrate the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany.

Fundraising Events: Raffle tickets are now available for sale. Drawing on Saturday, April 12. Book of 6 for $5. Please contact June Grimes, 718-320-0503.

Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation 3-day trip to Toronto, Canada.

Saturday, August 30 to Monday, September 1.

Trip includes 2 nights hotel accommodation, 4 meals, professional guided historic tours and time at the casino. Single $469, Double $389, Triple $339, Quad. $329, Children $239. Prices are per person

and a payment plan is available. For those on the payment plan, the 2nd deposit is now due. Please call June at 718-320-0503.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, *and I shall keep it to the end.” (Psalm 119:33) —M. Chambers

THE CO-OP CITY MOSQUE IS OPEN FOR FRIDAY SABBATH PRAYERS (JUMAA’H) In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Say: We believe in God, and what has been revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes; and in the Books given to Moses, Jesus, and the Prophets, from their Lord. We make no distinction between one and another among them...and to God do we bow our will. The Holy Qur’an - C: 3, V: 84 The Islamic Cultural Center of North America (ICCNA) established the Co-op City Mosque in November, 2013. The first Islamic institution in this diverse community, it adds to the religious harmony already present here.

Our Congregational Prayer Service (Jumaa’h) takes place every Friday at 177 Dreiser Loop in Room 9, from noon to 1 p.m. We invite all residents to come and fellowship with your Muslim neighbors and learn answers to questions about Islam, the Mosque and Muslim life. Likewise, we are honored to participate in the various programs taking place here in Co-op

City and look forward to a most fruitful relationship.

In closing, Peace be unto you, —Sheik Mousaa Drammeh

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All Federal retirees, please attend our Bronx meeting on Monday, March 3rd at Dreiser Loop Community Center in Room 9 in Co-op City, Bronx from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Blue Cross representative will be present to review all health plans. Our President will update Federal benefits for your future livelihood. Olive will be on hand to provide some fresh coffee and sweet treats.

Spring is around the corner. See you on March 3rd.

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Community Protestant Church

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

CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

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

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

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Tomorrow, Sunday, February 23rd GO RED SUNDAY. The Nurses’ Ministry requests that everyone wear “red” this Sunday in support of the American Heart Association’s effort to raise awareness of Women’s Heart Disease.

Saturday, March 8th, 9:00 a.m. – Sound of Praise presents “True Worship, Uninhibited Praise,” 2nd Annual Worship and Praise Breakfast.

Worship and Praise through Song, Dance and God’s Holy Word.

Donation: $15. For tickets and/or additional information, call the church office: (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, March 15th, 2:00 p.m. – New York State Committee cordially

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service.

Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:00 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, March 11 for the next Men’s Prayer Service.

Our annual Black History Program will be held today, Saturday, February 22 at 10 a.m. All are invited to join us to learn our history.

Tomorrow, Sunday, February 23, we will have our Black History Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Davis, Pastor of Harvest Restoration Ministry in Co-op City.

The Co-op City Baptist Church Scholarship Ministry and the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center are having a Preparing for College: An Informational Seminar on Saturday, March 29 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.). The seminar will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49, Section 5, Co-op City.

The college application process can be daunting for many. This informational seminar will provide middle and high school students and their parents with valuable information on preparing for the college application process, available scholarships, applying for

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-7909120. Schedule: Sunday Wor-shipSpanish 9:30 a.m.; English Worship 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School 11:30 a.m.

Monday 9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer/ reflections; Wed., Prayer 7-8:30 p.m.

Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ms. Veronica Carreras of

Bronxworks will be at 159 Dreiser Loop every Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and in Rm. 10, Dreiser, from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. to assist individuals and businesses with enrollment. You can call for an appt. at 646-629-3245.

Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. www.rosarioministries.com.

March is Women’s History Month.

We will have speakers every Sunday to speak on the roles of women in the Bible. We encourage you to attend and be blessed.

—Bishop Dr. Nancy Rosario

By now, if the weatherperson is right, we should have warmed up enough to see some of this snow melt or melting. Please be safe and watch out for puddles and falling ice.

Our next Cooperators United Meeting is Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. Our guest speaker is General Manager Vernon Cooper. Mr. Cooper will be accompanied by other Riverbay officials to discuss improvements to our lobbies and

our intercom system.

Please make every effort to attend this meeting. If you cannot attend, please send a representative. We will be collecting our organization’s annual dues.

We extend our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to all of you celebrating a special day this month, enjoy. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

invites you to a performance of “Alive! The Musical, 55 + and Kickin” (a Vy Higginsen production), at The Dempsey Theatre, Harlem, NY. Alive features singers 55 and over, a talented cast of performers with unique voices selected for their ability to portray the resilience of the human spirit. Tickets: $40 without transportation; $50 with transportation. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 320-0539 or (718) 3200691.

45TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON Saturday, March 22nd, Noon – 5:00 p.m. – The Pastor and Members of Community Protestant Church cordially invite you to attend our 45th Anniversary Luncheon at the V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle, NY. Tickets $60. For tickets and/or addi-

Co-op City Baptist Church

Church of God’s Children

Cooperators United of Co-op City

financial aid and many other resources.

The confirmed presenters include a college counselor and a person with experience in assisting students in applying for financial aid.

For additional information or to RSVP, call 718- 379-0541, 718-3203240, 718-671-8449, 917-620-2859 or the church at 718-320-3774.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them next year as they sail to the Caribbean. They will be sailing on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas going to Kings Wharf, Bermuda, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, San

21 tional information, contact the church at (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, May 24th, 3:00 p.m. – The Deborah Women’s Ministry presents the NYC WOMEN OF GOSPEL & SONG CONCERT featuring Keisha Washington, Community Protestant Church; Bishop Mary Freeman, Emmanuel Church of God; Rev. Lois Giles, Seventh Lights Baptist Church; Clarissa Sinceno, The Riverside Church and Requithelia Allen, Convent Avenue Baptist Church. Donation: $20.

For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 862-9172.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell Juan, Puerto Rico and Labadee, Haiti.

This 10-day cruise will be from Thursday, July 17, to Saturday, July 26.

For additional information or reservations, please call 718-379-0541, 917612-1245 or 718-320-3774.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Fri., February 28

Thurs., February 27

Wed., February 26

Tues., February 25

Mon., February 24

Bartow Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 9:30am – 11:30am, Room 31 Library 9:30am -1:00pm, Rm. 31 Weight Management Support Group – Rm. 25 10:00am-11:30am ZUMBA Class 10:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Einstein

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

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Dominoes

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10:00am, Rm. 45

9:30am -10:30am, Rm. 7 10:00 – 11:00 – Rm. 2

10:00am – 11:00am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

Around The Lunch Table

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

11:30am, Rm. 49

Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm,

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Feb. 24

Apple juice Turkey leg Baked sweet potato in skin Green beans

Chili w/red beans Brown rice Carrot slaw

Whole wheat bread Fresh peach or canned peaches

Turkey meat loaf w/gravy Sweet potatoes Peas & carrots

Whole wheat bread Baked apples

Lemon & Thyme roast chicken Corn on the cob California blend

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Rm. 2

Basic Cellphone & IPAD Training 1:30 – 2:30pm, Rm. 7

Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Rm. 45

Apple pork chops Sweet plantains Green salad (mixed greens)

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Pea soup Breaded tilapia Whole wheat ziti w/tomato sauce Zucchini stewed

Whole wheat bread Fruit cocktail packed in juice

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive Rm. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Bingo 1 p.m., Rm 49

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2-3 p.m., Rm 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10– 11 a.m., Aud. A Poetry/Creative Writing w/ Lorraine 10-11 a.m., Rm 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11–12 p.m., Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Spanish Class (New) 1–2 p.m., Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 8 Poetry/Creative Writing w/ Lorraine 2–4 p.m., Rm 7

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

WEEKLY TRIPS

DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

$5 $15

Alt: Vegetable liver Orange juice Chicken breast Francaise Mashed potatoes Winter blend vegetables

1:15 - 2:00pm, Rm. 2

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

1st Mondays:

Kosher

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill

Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/ Jenifer 10–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise

Line Dancing

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games Rm 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m. Rm 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm 31 Bingo 1–3:30 p.m. Rm 31 Card Games2-4 p.m., Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm 31 Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Social Dance Club Music by Cecilia Tenconi - Every 2nd Thursday, Rm. 31

Date:

Crochet and Knitting

Library

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

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

Dreiser

PICK-UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

Einstein 10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Tues, Feb. 25

Alt: Tuna salad Apple juice Beef blintzes w/mushroom sauce Toasted barley/onion Sautéed cabbage

Wed., Feb. 26

Alt: Chicken breast

Thurs., Feb. 27

Orange pineapple juice Tilapia Moroccan style Whole grain fusilli w/garlic, parsley Mixed vegetables Alt: Sliced turkey

Fri., Feb. 28

Orange juice Spanish style chicken Brown rice w/red beans Kale garlic Alt: Poached salmon

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Upcoming Events/Trips

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

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation!

AARP Tax-Aide – Hosted by JASA; Free Tax preparation and free e-File - 135 Einstein Loop (Room 35) – February 4th to April 9th, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info., call 718-320-2066.

Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops for Medicare Beneficiaries – Tuesday, February 25th – Hypertension: March 4th 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 2049 Bartow Ave. – Room 31. To sign up for the sessions, please call the Bartow office at 718-320-2066.

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance - 2049 Bartow Ave., Co-op City Senior Services/JASA main office – On Fridays, February 28th, March 14th & March 28th – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity: address, income, expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For information: 718-320-2066.

Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops for Medicare Beneficiaries – Fridays, February 28, March 7, 14, 21, and 28th, 1–3 p.m. – 177 Dreiser Loop – Room 8.

Each session covers a new topic. Sign up today and remember to mark your calendars, so you are able to attend all six sessions. To sign up for the sessions, please call the Dreiser Senior Center at 718-320-1345.

Arthritis Exercise program - Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers. The program’s multiple components are to reduce pain and stiffness, maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. Wednesday, March 5th, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, 11 a.m.; Monday, March 3rd, Bartow Senior Center, Room 31, 12:45 p.m.

Co-op City Institute for Senior Action Workshop Series - Come learn about your rights, benefits & entitlements, how to protect your identity, and how to become a community advocate! Fridays, February 28th & March 7th, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25, 12:30-2 p.m. Cost for 2 workshops: $20, cost for 1 Workshop: $10.

Healthy Meal Preparation – Tuesday, Feb. 25, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 4, 11:15 a.m.

Valentine’s Day Party - Rescheduled for Friday, February 28, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $4, includes lunch with light refreshments, Mariachi Band and DJ Woody, 50/50 raffle and gift. Tickets can be purchased at the 3 senior centers.

Stew Leonard’s – Monday, March 3rd $5 – (2 hrs.) Pick-ups: Einstein: 9:30 a.m., Bartow: 9:45 a.m., Dreiser: 10 a.m. Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066.

Empire Casino – Friday, March 7th, $5.

Pick-ups: Einstein: 10 a.m., Bartow: 10:15 a.m., Dreiser: 10:30 a.m. Please call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066.

Try Speed Dating! - Speed dating is an organized social activity in which people seeking romantic relationships have a series of short conversations with potential partners in order to determine whether there is a mutual interest. For persons 60 years+, Wed., March 12, 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31, 3 p.m.

Call 718-320-2066 to register in advance.

Senior Spring Splash at Marina del Rey – Friday, March 28th, $40, 12 – 4 p.m.

Cocktail hour/hors d’oeuvres, 1-2 p.m. Live entertainment – Guests may select one of the following from the menu: Chicken Francese, prime rib of beef, baked filet of Salmon, & Chef’s vegetarian choice w/ Iced salade Caprice. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 11 a.m., Bartow, 11:15 a.m. & Einstein, 11:30 a.m. Please call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066.

Weight Management Support Group – Monday, February 24th - 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. For information: 718-320-2066.

Grandparent Connection – Next grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 13th, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, you may contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139, or 917-734-5935.

Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Our meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Please arrive early to pay, or sign-up, for below “Tour Activities” and your 2014 dues – so that the meeting can begin promptly at 1 p.m.

NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES March 31-April 1 – Sands Casino w/a $20 free play & lunch voucher; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; full buffet breakfast and then to see MOSES at the Millennium Theater; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach … $295/double; $285/triple; $345/single (travel insurance to be determined)… contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

May 21 – The Magic of Motown at Foxwoods’ Fox Theatre–Stroll down memory lane with the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The

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O’Jays, The Platters and many more…

SOLD OUT; WAITING LIST AVAILABLE… $84/pp includes reserved seating, free buffet, $10 slot play, transportation and gratuities…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/ shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the Hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241 August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights…

Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I-$1,438; Balcony: E-2-$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N-$1,827; Outside cabin: I$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — $350 deposit will secure early-bird rates… contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Sunday, February 23—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $3. Time 1:30 p.m. All friends and members join the fun. Weather permitting.

Wednesday, February 26—Bingo game only if weather permits.

Tuesday, March 25—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $33. Time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, April 23—Going to Courtlandt, N.Y. for lunch and show.

The Rat Pack. Price for $69. Pick-up at 9 a.m. at our usual 3 bus stops. Also Marilyn Monroe will be singing. All payments must be paid before March 20th.

Menu-Fruit cup, salad, prime rib of beef, chicken marsala, stuffed filet of Sole, dessert, coffee, tea, soda. Also a complimentary drink.

Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma, NY. For luncheon and show.

Jersey Boys. Wonderful music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Price is $79. All payments must be paid before May 15.

Menu-Fruit cup, minestrone soup, half chicken, London Broil or Tilapia, dessert, coffee, tea, soda.

Come to Room 39. We are still having our garage sale. We now have men and women’s clothing at a good price.

All members, don’t forget to pay your yearly dues of $15. See Mary.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39.

Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or call us at 718-379-9613. Also call Mary at 718-379-4899 in the evening.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Handicapped Adults Association

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION ATTENTION: The Baychester Branch will be closed from March 6-8, 2014 to facilitate branch improvements. During this period we encourage you to use the Eastchester Branch at 1385 East Gun Hill Road. We will re-open for regular service on Monday, March 10th.

UPCOMING EVENTS ART FOR A LIFETIME 2014 Presents FREE Theatre Arts Workshops For Mature Adults 55 and older. Registration still open! Workshop Dates: Mondays Feb. 24 Apr. 28, Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Theatre Arts Instructor: Leona Heyward Hull.

WEEKLY EVENTS (Subject to change. Call library to verify.)

Game On - Every Monday, 3:00 p.m.

Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

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

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

OFFICE: We are open 2 days a week. Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

- 11:30 a.m.

FLEA MARKET: We are now selling jewelry; many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft cov-

ered books are 25¢ each, 5 for $1; hard covered books are 50¢ each. We have walkers for $10 and $15 each.

We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor.

—Arlene Rodriquez

Einstein Cancer Fund

We are returning to Showboat Casino on Tuesday, March 11. The cost per person is $33, and receive a bonus slot play of $25. Pick-up time is at 8 a.m. from Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

There will be a membership meeting on Tuesday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. Dues for members and new members are $12. Please join us for a good cause.

Friday, April 4th, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for an hilarious comedy mystery, Busy Body. The cost per person is $78. Entrée choice of Yankee pot roast, fried shrimps, chicken cordon bleu, summer herb cod, chef’s daily special, baked vegetable lasagna or vegetable kabobs. Selection of homemade breads, salad, mashed potato, potato pancakes topped off with their miniature desserts, coffee or tea. Please send a deposit of as little as $5 to hold your reservation. All balances or full payment must be paid by March 26.

“Moses” at the Millennium Theatre,

Lancaster, Pa., Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th. Day 1-Lunch at the Hershey Farm Restaurant, followed by Moses” and dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. Overnight at the Hawthorne Inn with breakfast and then onward to the Sands Casino and bonus package of the day. Cost per person-double $245; triple-$235; and single-$287. Please send in your deposit to hold your reservation. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 17.

For all of the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2958, or Lydia at 718-6713005 Mondays through Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 5 to 8 p.m.

Please stay safe in this inclement weather.

Remember those who are homebound and in nursing homes. Give them a call.

Good health and healing are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Reflections

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

A newspaper once carried a story in which policemen and firemen descended on a telephone booth in response to an emergency call from a man saying he was locked in. It was an easy matter to release him.

They explained that the door opened inward, not outward.

Instead of being trapped by hard feelings and boxed in by unnerving frustrations, let us open inward to the wisdom, beauty and inspiration of our traditions. Beginning now, let us be open and receptive to the teachings of our ancient faiths, for we can

find in them, as did our ancestors, inner exaltation to the very heights of human experience.

Let us begin by opening our minds to the possibility of change, to our own feelings, as well as the feelings of others. Let us open our eyes to look upon all the glories of the universe. Let us open our minds not only to the Bible, but to the literature of many nations that can also enrich our lives. In short, let us open our eyes to all the possibilities that can make our lives happier, more worthwhile and more fulfilled.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching, is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting time. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi's class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Building 30 A and B Association would like to thank Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon for coming out in the snow at our last association meeting to answer all our questions. We will also like to thank all the cooperators who came down to ask questions.

Our next membership meeting is tentatively set for Wednesday, March 12th. Opening of the Association Room at 7 and the meeting starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. Our next Pokeno night will be Friday, March 14th in the Association Room with the games starting at 7:30 p.m. Movie night for

March is Friday, the 21st, with the door opening at 7 p.m. in the Association Room. The Association Room is located on the B side of Building 30.

Building 30 A and B Association will participate in Section 5 street fair on August 23rd on the Section 5 Greenway. We are currently looking for volunteers. More information will be forthcoming in coming weeks.

For those who are celebrating happy events this week, we wish them a happy, and for those under the weather, a get well soon.

—Linda Werner

Building 30 A and B Association

If you see something, say something! Call Public Safety at 718-671-3050

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-3796920.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, February 21, is before 5:18 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, February 22, at 6:19 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, February 22, at 9:00 a.m. – Please join Rabbi Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon.

Note*** We will not be having Bingo during February or March.

Sunday, March 16 – Save this date as we are sure that you will want to attend

the Purim Luncheon. Plans are in the works for a fun afternoon. More information will appear at a later date.

Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time.

Happy February birthday to: Jeffrey Sherman on the 3rd and Debbie Schwartz on the 18th. Many more in good health.

Dues for 2014 are due now!! Thank you.

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you. Shalom!

—Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

After being snowed out in December, January, and February, Co-op City Post 500 will try aqain with a meeting on March 2nd at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop. Hopefully, we will all be able to meet at this one.

The Department of New York JWV will be holding their meeting on March 23rd at 10 a.m., with a light breakfast held before the meeting, at 9:15 a.m. All offi-

cers should try to make it to this meeting.

If you are using the Veterans Medical Centers for your medical and prescription needs, you need to obtain a new medical identification card. At the Bronx VA Hospital, it can be obtained on the 9th floor, Medical Records. You will need your current card and a driver’s license or non-driver’s ID card.

—Marvin Warm

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

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Co-op City Times / February 22, 2014

Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, cofounder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City.

We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-3200002 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.

Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and congregation of the Church of New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 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. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first

Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month.

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men's Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors' Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Singles' Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6 p.m.

Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors' Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12 to 1 p.m.

Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada 3days/2-nights, August 20-22. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, hotel accommodations on Canadian side, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, professional guided tour of Toronto, CN Tower, Harbor Cruise and Famous Wharf, time at Casa Loma Castle, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Niagara Falls Casino and duty free shopping, and much more. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, Double $500pp and

Thought of the Week: “A man/woman must be at home somewhere before He/She can feel at home everywhere.”

Reading from Sacred Scripture: “I know the plans I have for you.”

Jeremiah 29:11 Weekly Activities: Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome.

Never a fee, and is non-sectarian!

Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome!

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

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-

Church of the New Vision

Single $580pp. VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED. Make checks/money order payable to Church of the New Vision and mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037 Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Canada. For information, please contact B. Brown at 718671-3748, T. Gavin at 917-587-5057 or church office, 718-671-8746.

Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and

5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m. or Sunday morning, 9:00 10:00 p.m. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-3753837. God bless all our donors.

Upcoming Event - Spring Revival April 30 - May 2.

GOOD NEWS! Church of the Savior will be moving to her new worship center very soon. We want you to come and grow with us. Location and time of service to be announced.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

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

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone#: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision. P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY. 10475.

Please visit our website at www.church ofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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1. CHURCH WORSHIP SPACE AVAILABLE: St. Paul's Episcopal /Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul's Place off Washington Avenue, Bronx, wishes to rent out its Worship space on Saturdays and other week days. The Worship space can also be made available for rent on Sundays after 3pm.

The Church can seat over three hundred people.

2. 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012.

If interested, call Father Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment.

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Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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Cleaning Service Houses, Apts., Offices cleaned. Reasonable Rates. References. 718-882-0598. 2/22

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICE Call: A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC. Residential: $60 for 3 man hours, $75 with supplies Commercial: Call to discuss Call us @ 718-798-4259 or email us @ Sales@abrags.org Website: www.abrags.org for a list of services.

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10% Co-op City resident discount. Call (718) 792-0024

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