Co-op City Times 03/08/14 by Co-op City Times

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Vol. 49 No. 10

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Management Forum on March 17th to update community on ongoing and new initiatives On Monday, March 17, Riverbay’s management, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., will hold a forum in the Dreiser Auditorium to update the community’s shareholders, and commercial and professional tenants on a number of initiatives. “We constantly strive to keep cooperators informed of any new programs/projects and to give updates on any number of issues that impact the residents of this community,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “We have found that, in addition to the weekly management report published in the paper, a good way of doing this is to hold forums, which BY ROZAAN BOONE

enable us to reach a large group of residents at one time, while being able to show and demonstrate some of these initiatives where feasible and to allow residents to voice their opinions and give us feedback.” As is customary, prior to the beginning of the forum at 7 p.m., cooperators will be able to meet with Riverbay department directors between 6-7 p.m. The forum itself, which is expected to run from 7 p.m.–10 p.m., will start with a presentation by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), followed by a question and answer period. Shareholders are asked to be brief when

Program identifying and repairing faulty convectors will begin this week

In an effort to significantly reduce the number of convector leaks in Co-op City homes this coming summer, Riverbay’s operational departments will launch an aggressive campaign beginning this week and continuing through June to identify and reach out to and visit homes that have had leaks in recent history and find and correct the condition that has led to those leaks. Riverbay’s Director of Operations, Kevin Keenan, devised the new procedure for more efficiently dealing with the chronic summer problem in consultation with Janitorial, Construction, Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds, Cooperator Services, Restorations and BY BILL STUTTIG

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General Management over the past several weeks. “There is no need to access every apartment and test every convector,” said Keenan this week, citing the fact that a majority of Co-op City apartments have had no problems with convector leaks in the past. Instead, Riverbay will begin a procedure concentrating on those homes which have had multiple leaks over one or both the past two summers, and schedule a visit to those homes for an inspection of the convector drain lines in those homes. Residents of homes that have

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NYC Health Department: Two “Legionnaires” cases not related to Co-op City’s water supply Emphatically refuting some media reports in recent days stating that two reported cases of Legionnaires’ Disease over the last two years could have been caused by Co-op City’s water supply, a New York City Department of Health (DOH) spokesman told the Co-op City Times on Thursday that the two cases are definitely not related to Co-op City’s water supply. The DOH e-mailed a statement to this newspaper after the Co-op City Times asked for confirmation of the information circulating in the community and in media reports in recent days. In response, the Deputy Press Secretary for the Department of Health, Levi Fishman, wrote back to the Co-op City Times, stating: “Through our routine disease surveillance for Legionnaires’ BY BILL STUTTIG

Disease, the Health Department became aware of two cases of Legionella among residents of Co-op City. We investigated their water system and found no evidence of a problem with their water supply, and no evidence that the water at Co-op City made anyone sick. We found their water systems to be well maintained, but offered some recommendations for general preventative measures to reduce any potential growth of Legionella, including maintaining specific temperatures in the building’s hot and cold water supply. There have been no reported cases of Legionella among residents of Co-op City since July of 2013.” Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager, said: “Riverbay cooperated (Continued on page 4)

Petition period for 2014 Riverbay Board election begins in two weeks

Co-op City shareholders interested in running for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors can begin picking up their qualifying petitions on Monday, March 24 through Monday, April 7 when all signed petitions are due back to the Riverbay Legal

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Department by 5 p.m. Starting on Monday, May 24, petitions will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday from the Riverbay receptionist at the Administrative Desk in the Bartow (Continued on page 3)

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It’s Daylight Savings Time! Don’t forget to set your clocks 1 HOUR ahead this Sunday at 2 a.m.

Bartow Mall repairs… Repair work began last week in the Bartow Shopping Center to replace the concrete/brick sidewalk and walkways, facades, steel curbs, railing and the loading dock. It is expected that this work will correct water penetration problems occurring on the lower level of the community center because of the porous nature of the sidewalks/walkways. It will also address uneven sidewalks which present potential trip hazards for pedestrians. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the summer. Similar work will also be done in the Dreiser and Einstein Malls. Photo by Rozaan Boone

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Mgmt. Forum

asking their questions so as to accommodate as many of their neighbors as possible. Next, there will be a presentation by “Myhomepayge.” In July of last year, the Riverbay Board approved Resolution 13-60, submitted by Board President Bill Gordon and seconded by Directors Evelyn Turner and Andrea Leslie, after Management recommended the program both as an amenity to residents and as a way of creating a new income stream for the community at no cost to the Riverbay Corporation. According to the resolution, Myhomepayge consists of online services, including, but not limited to, delivery of servicers, such as pet care, dry cleaning, movie tickets, car care and other third party services. By entering

into an agreement with Myhomepayge, Riverbay’s obligation is to cooperate with Myhomepayge in implementing and carrying out the program and providing accurate records. In return, the program will pay Riverbay 20% of gross receipts of purchases made by Co-op City residents. “The program will also offer new amenities to cooperators whereby they will be able to log on with the use of their own password and they can obtain new community information, not only from Riverbay, but from organizations within the community,” said Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Ombuds-man. “Myhome payge will allow us to come up to the 21st Century where cooperators will now be able to make their carrying charge pay-

ments online and ACH services will be free of charge. Those who choose to use a charge card, however, will have a minimum service fee. The new system will also allow cooperators to request maintenance services.” The third item on the agenda is a discussion of the lobby entrance doors and access controls, followed by a review of other community projects, including lighting and the community centers. After the presentations, general questions will be taken from the floor. Those who would like to ask questions are reminded to be brief so that as many questions as possible can be addressed before the conclusion of the forum at 10 p.m. “A number of important initiatives will be discussed at the March 17th forum

with the community and we are asking that you come to this meeting so that you can hear first-hand about the issues on the agenda and participate in the discussions about these exciting and positive programs,” said Cooper. “The topics will include the proposed MTA bus route changes, the upgrading and improvements of our website, the installation of new lobby entrance doors and access control system, energy conservation measures like the installation of more LED lighting throughout the community and general questions. We have invited guests in attendance to speak about specific issues and they will be available to field questions. We believe the evening will be very enlightening and well spent and we are looking forward to seeing you there.”

experienced a problem in the past two years are being asked to call their CSO office to schedule an inspection of their convector lines. To make sure that all homes that have experienced problems over the past two years are identified and targeted for the work, records will be checked and all apartments that did experience and report a problem last summer will be scheduled for an inspection and drain cleaning prior to the beginning of the summer cooling season. Both the Maintenance and the Restoration Departments will check records for all work tickets related to convector flooding and related floor repairs from last summer. In those cases, preventative work will be scheduled and performed prior to the beginning of summer and the cooling season.

All the identified remediation of conditions will be performed by inhouse staff during working hours over the next four months. Residents of homes that have experienced multiple problems over the past two summers are asked to call their CSO office and schedule an appointment convenient to their schedule. During the convector inspections, which will begin this upcoming week and continue through June, convectors that are found to need its condensate drain lines repitched will have that work scheduled and performed in a timely manner before the cooling season to prevent leaks in the home this summer and hopefully for many summers to come. The hope is to have far fewer apartments experiencing leaks this summer

by identifying and correcting conditions that lead to those leaks prior to the summer. Homes that do experience convector leaks this summer – and there will be some – will also be able to schedule a repitching of their condensate lines in a timely manner if it is determined by staff that that work will rectify the problem. In addition to identifying homes that have had a recent history of convector flooding problems, all shareholders living in all Co-op City homes are being asked to regularly check and pour water into their convector drains to clear them of residual sludge and other matter which builds over time and can cause backups and leaks. This procedure should be performed monthly, if not weekly, throughout the summer season beginning in June.

Keenan advised residents, “If a gallon of water flows freely, there is no clog. If the gallon flows slowly or does not flow at all, the convector needs to be inspected. The resident should call CSO to set up an inspection in this case in order to avoid future problems.” A short video explaining the proper method for performing this simple procedure has been prepared and will be shown on Co-op City’s crawler and closed circuit television channel hourly throughout the next several months. There is also a Co-op City “Convector Cleaning” video currently availabler on Youtube. In addition, flyers are being prepared explaining the process and the reason why checking and cleaning convector drains regularly will help prevent your home from having a leak this cooling season.

Convector repair

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Co-op City Spelling Bee

The African American Association of Co-op City and the Riverbay Fund are co-sponsoring a spelling bee for Grades 4-8 students on Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. to be held in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. Admission is FREE. The Grand Prize winner will receive $100, and all participants will receive favorable recognition. Light refreshments will be served. To register your child and/or to volunteer to assist at this event, please call (718) 379-5555.

Next CB#10 Meeting

On Thursday, March 20, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at Preston High School, 2870 Schurz Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

JASA’s next Grandparents Connection meeting

The next meeting of Grandparents Connection, JASA’s grandparent caregiver support group, will take place on 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.

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!

Bereavement Support

Church of the Savior’s Bereavement Group is in session on Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Referrals welcome. There is no fee for this service, and it is non-sectarian! For additional information, please contact Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. at 917-734-4058.

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NCNW’s 13th Annual Youth Celebration

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Co-op City Section, cosponsored with the Riverbay Fund, their 13th Annual Youth Celebration in honor of Black History Month on

celebration were Ralph Dunniehigh from the Co-op City Toastmasters, who also served as the Masters of Ceremonies for the afternoon. Charles Thomas, who led the audience with his magnificent voice in singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as the Black National Anthem. The African-American Voices from the African-American Pre-Professional Dance Group from Mind-Builders Association of Co-op City Creative Arts Center. sang the South African National Anthem as a tribute to Nelson the Harry S. Truman HS Cheerleaders; Mandela. The Better Youth Generation Dewitt Clinton HS Dynamic Impact-stepyouth group from Faith @ Works pers; New Dimensions Theatrical Artist Christian Church educated the guests on and Band; M.S.180 Dream Teamsome of the greatest quotes from Nelson dancers; New Generations Youth Choir Madiba Mandela. Actor Neil Dawson from Community Protestant Church; The recited Nelson’s Mandela’s speech, “I Next Level of Praise dance group from Am Prepared to Die.” One would have Church of the New Vision; Kids 4 Christ thought Nelson Mandela himself was in and Blossoming Praise, dancers from the auditorium, listening to the voice of Co-op City Baptist Church; Greater Love New Generations Youth Choir - Community Protestant Church. Mr. Dawson. Faithfuls Youth Choir from Greater Love Saturday, February 22, in the Dreiser All of the participants were outstandBaptist Church, The Order of the FeatherAuditorium B. This year’s theme was ing! Immaculate Conception School, men Fraternity - steppers and poetry; A Tribute to Nelson Mandela, “A the Bronx location, recited excerpts from songs and African dancing by the students Winner is a Dreamer Who Never Gives some of the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther from Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center; Up.” King, Jr. Also participating this year were and the Youth Empowerment Group The celebration was attended (YEP). by over 400 guests. The guest Prizes were awarded to those speaker was the Honorable who answered Black History Councilman Andy King, who trivia questions, in addition to reminded everyone that it is door prizes that were raffled important to educate the youth off. on the history and contribuThe NCNW would like to tions of African-Americans, thank everyone who volunespecially those who are not teered to help make the celebramentioned in the textbooks. He tion a success. Moreover, also touched on the great leaderthanks to all who came out to ship of Nelson Mandela. the Black History Month The participants in this year’s Blossoming Praise - Co-op City Baptist Church. Celebration.

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Petitions begin

Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Community Center, Bronx, N.Y. After 5 p.m., and on the weekends, petitions can be picked up at the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center. All petitions must be picked up and signed for by the prospective candidates, not by any representative, friend or family member. In addition, candidates for the Riverbay Board must be the shareholder of record as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current occupants’ Annual Affidavits of Family Income. The Riverbay Board voted on Wednesday, January 15 to approve Resolution 14-03 setting the date of this year’s annual shareholders meeting, in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II,

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Section 1, which stipulates that the meeting be held in the month of May on a date set by the Board of Directors. The annual meeting of shareholders to elect candidates to serve threeyear terms on the 15-member Board, which sets policy for the Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community, will take place on Wednesday, May 21st. Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon will serve as the 2014 Election Committee chair and Directors Othelia Jones and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab will be the co-chairs of the committee. “I would like to extend an invitation to all shareholders who have been thinking about becoming a Riverbay Board Director to pick up a petition and start the process,” said Director

Gordon. “Being a Riverbay Board of Director can be both frustrating and rewarding, but you will find it and eyeopening and interesting experience.” Once again this year, shareholders will vote to fill five open seats on the Board as the terms of Directors Eleanor Bailey, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson and Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens are expiring. This week, Director Gordon thanked shareholders who responded to his requests for volunteers for the 2014 Election Committee. “We actually have more volunteers than we need and I will be meeting with my fellow Board members of the committee next week, and all volunteers will receive information early during the week of March 17th,” noted Director Gordon.

Legionnaires

with the DOH fully and immediately to investigate this situation. The Health Department was satisfied with the results of the testing and did not feel there was a public health threat. However, based on the recommendations of the DOH, instructions on how to clean and maintain showerheads will be periodically disseminate to residents.” Legionella is bacteria that can cause serious pneumonia-type symptoms in certain people exposed to it. The bacteria is usually spread through water, or specifically, infected vaporized water that can be created through the use of water fountains, vaporizers, nebulizers, humidifiers, whirlpool spas, and dental equipment, to name some known potential sources. Legionella and its result, Legionnaires’ Disease, first got its name from a highly publicized prolific outbreak at an American Legion convention in a Philadelphia hotel in 1976 which infected 182 people and resulted in 29 deaths. The two discovered cases in Co-op City occurred 13 months apart with the first one in June of 2012 and the other in July of 2013. According to the Health Department, there have been no reported cases in Co-op City since

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then. The Health Department said that it became aware of the two Co-op City cases – both in Building 27 – although 13 months apart – after a routine check of reported diseases in New York City and then asked Riverbay to go through a series of tests, including verifying the proper water temperatures supplied to each floor and having the water supply tested by independent chemists to determine the possible presence of disease causing bacteria. All tests came back negative or clean and were sent to the Department of Health for their verification. Health officials then conducted a follow-up conference call with Riverbay to further ascertain the testing methods used and confirm the results that found that there was no health threat to residents here posed by the water supply. Twelve days ago, on February 24th, Co-op City General Manager Vernon Cooper sent a letter to Dr. Sharon Balter of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene verifying the completion of the DOH required precautionary testing procedures. In that letter, Cooper stated: “As you know, our staff filled out and returned

The blessings continue for Velocity Track Club New York on Sunday, March 2, at the Washington Heights Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks 5K (3.1 mile) Run that was hosted by the NYRR (New York Road Runners). We were excited to participate in this amazing event through the historic Washington Heights and Inwood communities. There were approximately 6,182 (3,105 women & 3,077 men) running and walking the streets from 169th and Fort Washington Avenue, past the George Washington Bridge at 178th Street and enter Fort Tryon Park. Over the rolling hills of Marganet Corbin Road and back to Fort Washington Avenue to the finish near 170th Street. After the 5K run, there were races for children, 12 years and younger, plus they gave all participants tshirts, green bagels, apples and water. Our student athletes competed in the 5K run, plus the children races. They performed well in both races. Adrian Swift-Henry ran the 5K and was 13th overall for 11 years old and younger boys and showed his sprinting skills with a 2nd place finish in the 400 meter race. Giovanna Tolbert ran the 5K in 23:20 minutes. Giovanna (12 years old) placed 8th out of 100 girls in the 1 – 14 age division and was the 2nd 12 years and younger girl to finish. Then she won the 400 meter 11 & 12 age division race. Tiarra Kendall (7 years old) completed the 5K, with her father running with her, in 36:44. This was her 1st 5K run and she amazed everyone by finishing the race. Dontae Lindo ran an outstanding time of 26.39 in the 5K race for an 8 year old boy. He took 2nd for boys 8 & under and then won his heat in the 7- 9 age divi-

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the questionnaire submitted to us by the New York City Department of Health (NYCDOH). In addition, upon request, we tested the hot water temperature on the lower floors and on the higher floors in our high rise buildings; we also had a chemist take readings of our water to check for bacteria levels; these findings were submitted to the NYCDOH. There was a subsequent conference call between Riverbay’s management and a representative/s for the Department of Health and apparently everything was in order.” According to a New York City Department of Health website page on Legionnaires’ Disease that was last updated in 2011, the annual rate of reported cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York City was approximately 2.7 cases per 100,000 people. Co-op City has an estimated population of 50,000 with one reported infection over each of the last two years, which, if these are the only reported cases in Co-op City over the last two years, gives the community an estimated rate of Legionella infection that is 2.0 per 100,000 people, less than the DOH posted general citywide rate of infection. The website Wikipedia reports there are about 8,000 to 18,000 cases

Velocity Track Club New York sion 300 meter race. This was a great event to expose our children to. The distance was challenging, but their training prepped them for the task. They had the opportunity to meet and take pictures with Cliff Sperber, NYRR Vice President of Youth & Community Service, New York Congressional Representative Charles B. Rangel and Sid Howard (75 years young) World Masters Athletes Champion in Budapest. On Friday, March 7th, Velocity Track Club New

of Legionnaires’ disease each year in the United States, according to the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control. Other agencies, including the New York State Department of Health, have reported that there are as many as 25,000 cases of Legionnaire’s Disease reported each year throughout the United States. In New York City, physicians who discover and treat cases of Legionnaires’ Disease are required to report them to the city’s Department of Health. Although Legionnaires’ Disease is most commonly associated with the large and fatal outbreak that led to its notoriety, the Department of Health, webpage on the disease states, “Most cases of Legionnaires’ disease are isolated and not associated with outbreaks.” Wikipedia states that the disease can conceivably be contracted by anyone, but has historically been more prevalent in middle-aged or older people, particularly people with a history of chronic lung disease or a compromised immune system. The disease can be fatal in between 5 and 30% of the cases. With early treatment of the pneumonia-like symptoms, mortality rates for the disease drop to under 5%, according to the website.

York will be traveling to Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, MD for the USATF Indoor National Championship. Please pray that we have a safe trip. Anyone interested in joining Velocity Track Club New York, please contact Coach Dinkins at 914-4416196 or you can email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. For additional information about the team, visit our website www.velocitytrack.org. —Winston Dinkins

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Site Visit Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

We receive periodic visits from Mr. Management Corner ous offices and rental currently will address these issues and are actually George Chan and Ms. Denise Snyder, rooms on the lower level a continuation of the work that was initiated last who are the state representatives of the of the mall, which has year around the perimeter of the shopping centers New York State Homes and Community prevented us from doing along the city streets, where we had uneven flags of Renewal agency, commonly known as some of the restoration concrete that created trip hazards. The sidewalks HCR, who are assigned to oversee work planned in areas like around the malls are in much better condition as a Co-op City. At these meetings, we routinely discuss Room 31 in the Bartow Center, be-cause we can’t result of this work. administrative operations, including the status of afford to have the upgrades damaged by water penThis work is also slated to take place in the our vacant apartments, which by the way, is going etration. Our porters routinely wash down walkDreiser and Einstein Malls later this year. Although very well in that we only have a 1.5% vacancy rate ways on the upper level of the mall, however, much the work is at a noise level that is less than desirable (232 apartments) and of the 232 apartments we of this activity has been curtailed because the and the work areas are not appealing, it is a tempohave vacant, only 9 are unassigned, which means porous condition has caused water to filter downrary inconvenience for what will be a dramatic that the remaining 223 apartments are in various stairs on the lower level. improvement both structurally and aesthetically, stages of sale. In addition, some of these areas along the walkwhen completed. The work will include repairs to the During their site visits, they will inform us of any ways are also uneven and pose a trip hazard for brick walkways and façade, coping stones, concrete changes in the state’s rules, regulations, policies pedestrians. The work that is being conducted by walkways, steel curbs, railings and loading dock and procedures and also conduct site inspections, Technical Construction Services at the Bartow Mall areas of the mall and is expected to be completed at which includes vacant apartments and the commercial stores. On Wednesday, we were visited by Ms. Snyder and Mr. Chan, who were accompanied by Mr. Kevin Kelly, the new Chief Operating Officer for HCR. In addition to informing him about the dynamics of the housing company, we also showed Mr. Kelly our state of the art Command Center where we now monitor as many as 750 cameras and noted that we have approximately 100 armed officers, including our 9 detectives, 21 supervisors and 12 administrative staff members, which includes dispatchers and 71 lobby attendants all of whom play a role in being first responders. We took a tour of the Power Plant and in addition to explaining how the tri-generation plant works, we shared that the last year we fully paid Con Edison for electricity was in 2009 and, with oil and gas fuel costs, paid $48M that year to the utility, compared to what we paid last year, which was approximately $26M, a savings in fuel costs to shareholders of approximately $22M. The next stop was the Peartree garbage facility where we explained that the housing company collects garbage 7 days a week and during the frequent snow storms this winter has not missed a day with Business Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8:30pm & Sun 10-7:30pm respect to picking up garbage even during the same period when the City of New York did not pick up garbage in some areas for as many as 4 days. We informed Mr. Kelly that we collect approximately 700 tons of garbage per month, 227 tons of bulk garbage, 71 tons of paper, 59 tons of plastic bottles and 7 tons of metal and we sell every bit of our recyclables that we can, which gives us a return of approximately $150,000 per year to the corporation. Finally, we showed the HCR representatives our 3-bedroom model apartment on the 32nd floor of Building 34. He marveled at the panoramic view of the skyline and was impressed with the apartment size and lay out. Overall, the HCR Chief Operating Officer was very pleased with what he saw, and was extremely impressed by our overall operation, including the development’s relatively clean appearance even though we are in the middle of a severe winter. He complimented Riverbay on our overall progress, which included the refinancing with Wells Fargo bank and the community’s significant investment on its capital projects over the last several years that have played such an important part in stabilizing the housing company’s infrastructure. Construction at the Bartow Center We are glad to be able to report to you that the work that is taking place along the upper level of the Bartow Mall will correct the water penetration problems in the lower level of the community center that have existed now for many years, which is a direct result of the porous condition of the walkways and sidewalks along the street level of the mall. This water penetration has shown up in numer-

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Letter to the Editor To the Editor; On Saturday, February 15, while folding my laundry, in walks a “cooperator” with a bird in a cage. Yes, you read correctly! Well, you can imagine my horror. She walked over to the folding table and attempted to put the cage on the table. Of course, when she looked at me and said, “I guess not,” I

Pets in the laundry rooms told her that she guessed right!!!! This bizarre event went even further. She placed the cage on top of a machine, removed her wash and put her clothing in a dryer while placing the FILTHY cage into a laundry basket. My eyes nearly went out of my head. My point: As cooperators, we are expected to live and behave in a manner that isn’t

Elevator Inspections Schedule

Elevator Category 1 and 5 inspections are required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below. Each category 1 inspection will take 1- 1½ hrs. to complete, while a category 1/5 combo takes approximately 2 hours. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators.

Tuesday, March 11 140 Debs Place, Bldg. 10A

Car 1&2

8:00 a.m.

2440 Hunter Ave, Bldg. 26A

Car 1&2

8:00 a.m.

Car 1&2 Car 3&4

8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Car 3&4

8:00 a.m.

100 Debs Place, Bldg. 10C Thursday, March 13 100 Casals Place, Bldg. 13

Category 1/5 combo inspections Wednesday, March 26 120 Donizetti Place, Bldg. 4B 100 Donizetti Place, Bldg. 4C

Car 5&6

Car 3&4

11:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

offensive to our neighbors. That was one of the most unsanitary acts I’ve witnessed in my 18 years at Co-op City! And to think I was too lazy to go back to get my plastic basket liner. Never again!!! P.S. I guess our leases now need to state: “No Pets in the Laundry Room!” —Tracey Fuller

Electrical shutdowns

Electricity will be shut down in the following buildings on the dates noted for the electrical contractor to tie in new wires to the circuit breakers. Public Safety officers will be assigned to these buildings during the shutdowns. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation as we complete this work. Wednesday, March 12 – Building 30B, Floors 1-12 There will be no electricity between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Elevators will be available. Thursday, March 13 – Building 33 There will be no electricity between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Elevators will NOT be available from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. There will be NO laundry service or access to the basement until 3 p.m. Friday, March 14 – Building 30A, Floors 13-24 There will be no electricity between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Elevators will be available. —Management

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 10

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

Building 10

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

100, 120 & 140 Debs Place

June 30, 2014

June 30, 2017

Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

Public Safety Report

CCPD offers tips on calling 9-1-1 or the Department of Public Safety for emergencies

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 a.m. Do not forget to set your clocks ahead when you go to bed on Saturday night. This year is the fourth year the clocks change in early March, rather than April. As you change your clocks, also remember to test your smoke detector and change the batteries in it. If you have a smoke detector newly installed by Riverbay, it is not necessary to change the batteries as the new smoke detectors have a ten year battery. For persons outside of Co-op City or those who have not yet received the new smoke detector, it is a good habit to always change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clocks. Don’t forget to “Spring Ahead” and also change your smoke detector batteries. A smoke detector only works if it has good batteries in it. No matter which type of smoke detector you have, while we are thinking about fire safety, it is also a good time to review fire safety with your family. The Public Safety Department would like to provide these fire safety tips. It is always good to have a plan and make certain all members of the family are familiar with it. Every family should have a plan in place for when they are at home. When traveling, make an alternate plan for your temporary accommodations. Also make certain that children away at school have a plan in place for their living quarters. Be sure your college student has working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in their college dormitory or apartment. The buildings in Co-op City are fireproof. This means that a fire will not travel from one apartment to another. Unless the fire is in your apartment or if directed to leave by emergency personnel, in most cases, it is safest to stay within your apartment. If it becomes necessary to leave your apartment, close the door, but do not lock it. Take your keys if you can safely reach them. Never go back in the apartment for anything unless deemed safe by emergency personnel. Call 9-1-1 and Public Safety (718) 6713050 from a safe location. Go to an established meeting place so that you know all family members have gotten out of the home safely. Always feel a door before you open it. If the door feels hot, do not open it. Keep the door closed, call 9-1-1 and Public Safety, (718) 671-3050. Wet towels can be placed at the bottom, sides and top of the door to keep smoke from entering. Apartment windows can be opened for ventilation if there is no smoke outside the window. Remember, smoke rises, do not open windows if you are above a fire location. If it becomes necessary to travel through smoke filled areas, stay close to the ground where there is less smoke. Place a wet towel over your nose and mouth. Provide wet towels for all family members. If clothing should catch fire, do not run and fan the flames. Instead, “Stop, Drop and Roll.” This serves to effectively smother any flames. Have children practice these procedures so that in the event of an emergency, they know what to do. School children will be familiar with these procedures as they have most likely seen them demonstrated at school. These drills may seem silly, but they can save your life if you are familiar with them in an emergency. Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. Avoid using candles for any reason. They are a leading cause of fires in the home. Candles can easily be knocked over by children or pets. Safer battery operated L.E.D. simulated candles are an excellent alternate. Smoking is also an extreme fire hazard. Many fires are caused by lit smoking material catching fire to beds, couches or upholstery. If you are speaking about the time change, remember, it is called Daylight Saving Time. It is often erroneously referred to as Daylight Savings Time. The time change has nothing to do with banking just about “saving” daylight. It has been put in effect for the purpose of saving energy because it stays light longer during the summer months. The dark period in the morning is a time when most people are asleep anyway. Daylight Saving Time is not observed worldwide. Puerto Rico is one place that does not utilize Daylight Saving Time. New York Time will be in sync with Puerto Rico time once we spring ahead on Sunday. When we fall behind, we are one hour behind Puerto Rico. Stay safe as you “Spring Ahead.” Always remember, if

you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online

at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2901, Engineering Services for Fuel Oil Tanks: Engineering Services to make modifications to the secondary containment systems for tow fuel oil tanks. Pre-Bid Meeting: February 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: March 19, 2014, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2903, Replacement & Repair of Sidewalks at Various Locations: Repair or replace concrete sidewalks on an as needed bases. Pre-Bid Meeting: March 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: March 25, 2014, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2899, Elevator Modernization at Building 14 & New Elevator for Bartow Center Pre-Bid meeting: March 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bid Due: April 10, 2014 at 2 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract P598, Annuals for Spring Planting 2014 Bid Due: March 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. Contract P596, Purchase of Convector Covers Bids Due: March 18, 2014 at 2 p.m. Contract P595, Purchase of Convector Coils Bids Due: March 14, 2014

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

Originally posted: January 16, 2014

Open to all applicants

Job Reference # 14-03

Part-Time Porters Janitorial Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the residential buildings and/or shopping centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to community centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment) Days and hours will vary. ________________________________________________________________________ Open to 32BJ Union Members March 5, 2014 to March 11, 2014 Open to all other applicants March 10, 2014 until March 14, 2014

Originally posted: March 5, 2014

Reference # 14-10

Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services Department by March 12, 2014. Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Porter 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 in English 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. 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*

Saluting the contributions of women to this community Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

With this being Women’s History Month, I once again this year would like to recognize those women who have contributed to the Co-op City community as pioneers over the past three decades and more, to make a difference and make this a better place to live. We have to give thanks to the Almighty for creating such a loving, nurturing and caring being. So, here’s to some of the outstanding women in my life, beginning with the one who brought me into this world, Julie, my mother; Evelyn Bennett, Alice

The Cultural Committee would like to thank all those who braved the cold to join us for our ‘Recordar Es Vivir’ event. Special thanks go to DJ Salsero – Mel Camacho – for the outstanding music that he provided that evening. We appreciate the committee’s sponsorship of these gatherings and look forward to other future events. Our trips to the Mount Airy Lodge and Foxwoods Casinos were a big hit! Win or lose, we all had a great time. We are very grateful for Lourdes, the Cultural Committee, and the many volunteers who ensured that the bus rides were safe and entertaining. In case you missed this casino

Bullock, Anita Singelton, Audrey Chambers, Lena De-Pass, Dr. Marcie Ann Harriott-Harris, Belica Smith, Othelia Jones, Anna Lucas, Cynthia Ford, Barbara Cummings, Helen Atkins, Gladys Osei, Elayne Cole, Zenaida Dizon, Josephine Dance, Carol Eldridge, Velma Garner, Jeanette

Graves, Gretchen Hazell, Hilda Illis, Lena Illis, Elaine Henderson, Carmen Howell, Martha Howell, Donessa Jackson, Harriet Jeffries, Barbara Jones, Gladys Luciano, Rev. Ann Palmore, Rev. Dr. Milca Plaud, Mary Price, Judy Roberson, Elinor Minor, Eleanor Bailey, Francine Jones, Loraine Rohlson, Shirley Saunders, Edna Senior, Esther Smith, Gwen Spencer, Gwen Thomas, Susan Oliver, Laura Valdez, Rosa McCoy, Elizabeth Brown, Delia Davis, Heather Cunningham, Eunice Spivey and Gloria Wise. This list can go on and

on. The above mentioned ladies have contributed greatly to the community and I think it is fitting to applaud them and their contributions. It has always been a pleasure interacting with each and every one of them on just about every level. May God bless them now and forever for everything they have contributed, as well as the others too numerous to mention. Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@ gamil.com — no attachments, please.

excursion, the Fair Committee is hosting a trip to Atlantic City on May 3rd. More information will be made available soon. This year’s Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance will be held at Maestro’s on Friday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. Member tickets are $55, non-member tickets are $75. Please contact the club to reserve your place. The Spanish-American Community Club is pleased to announce that applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are now available. Please note: the applications are being distributed to ALL students of higher education - NOT just members and

their families. The forms will be available in Room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meetings, either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the Board of Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 15, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees. Please join us at our general membership meetings, which take place at

8:00 p.m., on the 2nd Thursday of every month in our club room, Room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center. March’s General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, the 13th, at which time members will be asked to submit nominations for elections to fill the expiring positions of the two Boards of Directors. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017. —Carmen Rodriguez

Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

Spanish-American Cultural Club

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Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

General Meeting The next meeting of the Building Association will be on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in our Association Room. We are pleased to announce that member(s) of CERT 10 are coming to our meeting. The Community Emergency Response Team is a NYC program staffed by volunteers, who are trained and then certified as Emergency Responders. CERT 10 is comprised of volunteers from Community Board 10, of which Co-op

Building 32 Association

City is a large part. It is incumbent upon you to find out how to protect your family, and yourself in case of an emergency. The Association Room is located in 32B, first floor rear. While we hope you will join the Building Association, you don't have to be a member to attend. Lending Library's New Hours for March

We wish to thank everyone for their donation of books for our Lending Library. But, our books are lonely. They wish to be borrowed. March hours are:

Tuesdays: 1-2 p.m.; Fridays: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic City On Saturday, April 5, 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

Building 26 Association

Snowy and chilly 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. Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries,

new births, and other celebrated events during the month of March. 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. May they be eternally blessed. And may your family be blessed during your difficult time of bereavement. Unfortunately, our building associa-

Hi, neighbors…This will be brief due to the loss of our #1 neighbor, Building Association member and friend, Rosie Garcia. Rosie passed away on Saturday, March 1st. Her passing has left us devas-tated to say the least. Things planned to be discussed to be included in this writing will be postponed until our meeting.

Once again, we will try to meet on TUESDAY, MARCH 11th at 7:30 p.m. Yes, 3 days from today, Saturday, March 8th. As the saying goes, “weather permitting.” All the things you wanted to talk about at our February meeting will be discussed at that time. Please come down so we can get started for 2014. —Celestine Withey

Building 24 Association

tion will not be holding our monthly meeting due to the required HUD installation of smoke detectors and electrical outlets. Our next meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, April, 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear lobby of 2420 Hunter Ave. 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

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 718-379-0910. You can mail your payment to Ms. Bailey at 4180 Hutchinson River P’kwy, Apt. 10 A or Ms. Rankin at 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway, Apt. 10 E, Bronx, NY 10475. —Lorna Smith

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

Co-op City Democratic Club

The Co-op City Democratic Club will have their next membership meeting on Tuesday, March 11, in Room #28 at 6 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center. There is a full agenda, so please be on time. All club inspectors are expected to attend. Prior meetings have been postponed due to inclement weather. Therefore, we must meet on March 11th.

There are a limited number of Inspector positions still available in Co-op City. If you are interested in working for the Board of Election for this upcoming election, please contact Shirley J. Saunders, District Leader, at (646) 245-1795. Leave a message and I will return your call. Keep warm and be safe. —Shirley J. Saunders

We can clean up Co-op City Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

One of my main subjects that I write about are our finances. I write about our finances because I want everyone here to know what's going on with our money and I want everyone to be involved in the way that we run Co-op City. Make Good Choices Let's establish a few things right now. First, we will not allow Co-op City to go down. Second, the former ways of doing business that included willful ignorance and keeping our cooperators in the dark are almost over. Third, we are going to get the people that help to run this place off of this Board. Fourth, we are going to fire this management company and fix our finances. Fifth, we're going to make Co-op City into one of the best communities in NYC. Now, we have Directors here that are insisting that ignorance and darkness must prevail here. And, I think that their goals are to enslave this community with mountains of debt and to continue their foolish manner of conducting business in a reckless manner. Therefore, my opinion is that we have to get rid of these Directors. Documented Evidence The NYS State Inspector General issued a report back in 2007 that outlined a "history of misconduct and financial mismanagement" here in Co-op City. (Please type in '2007 NYS Inspector General Report on Co-op City' to see this disastrous report.) Plus, I've outlined numerous cases of wasteful spending in our corporation. Some of these cases included million dollar outside contractors that I believe are doing the same exact work as our employees. 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 - with Nancy and Miguel will be held from 7:00-11:00 p.m. in the Building 13 Association Room at the end of the month. 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. Rivers Run Community Garden –

Additionally, I've pointed out numerous cases of excessive gasoline purchases and cell phone charges. And, what about that lovely resolution for $910,000 for two outside contractors to clean up the Power Plant? I can go on and on. But, some entrenched and arrogant Board members think that they're going to continue to do business in this way. Example: We had, in my opinion, an incredibly foolish article in this paper from last week that criticized my viewpoint about excessive overtime and the wasteful spending that has plagued this community for years. Therefore, let's get something straight. A lot of people here have been scraping by just to pay their monthly carrying charges. Regardless, we still received increase after increase. And, some of the cooperators that could not keep up with their new charges were evicted. So, common sense should tell us that we should do everything to reduce our expenses if we don't want to get priced out of here. Now, this same concept has to apply to all of our expenses including the amount of overtime that our departments are spending. For instance, do you think that it's appropriate for a Director that is representing you and this entire community

should alert you to the fact that we're spending over $30,000 a month on some workers at the Power Plant? Look, they spent more than $52,000 in overtime just in the month of May, 2013. So, should you be informed about this matter? I think so. Nevertheless, in my opinion, greed, willful ignorance, and loyalty to misguided ways of doing business prevails on this Board. And, that is why I want this community to vote properly in the upcoming elections so that we can put these folks off of this Board and clean up this community. Anonymous Letter I recently received an anonymous letter, dated February 15, 2014. The print on this letter is light blue. The letter talks about: graffiti on the stairwell walls, dog feces, marijuana smoking in the stairwells, garbage being thrown out the windows on a daily basis, the front lobby door being broken, and that the Co-op City police should be patrolling their building. However, the writer did not include their building number. Nevertheless, I'm outraged and I want these problems to be addressed immediately. So, please call our CSO Department, 718-320-3300, or our police force, 718-671-3050, if these conditions are present in your building. Then, please feel free to let me know what's going on if these problems are not corrected. And, yes, you can call me on an anonymous basis by dialing *67 and then my number that is listed below. Thereafter, you can be sure that I will fight on your behalf to make sure that all of your surroundings are proper. Now, community complaints will be issued for infractions of our regulations.

Also, arrests will be made if anyone is smoking marijuana, writing graffiti, or engaging in any unlawful conduct in our stairwells. Finally, please do not allow your children or anyone in your apartment to throw anything out of the windows. Thank you. Broken Mailboxes Unfortunately, several locks that open different clusters of mailboxes in Building 25 were broken. And, all of us had to go to Conner Street to pick up our mail. First, they told me that they didn't have any locks. Then, a clerk said that they had locks, but they didn't have a repair person to install them. But, after a few visits to this post office, the manager told me on Saturday, March 1st, that the mailboxes in Building 25 should be fixed by Monday, March 3rd. Now, this problem might exist in other buildings as well. So, please call the Conner Street Post Office at 718-515-5698 if your mailbox needs to be repaired. Close Everyone, please stay with the Directors that want to help you and make dramatic improvements to Co-op City. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corp., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-6714544 if you don't receive a response from your message. 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.

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).

S a n d s C a s i n o / 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 30. 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 718-6713801 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

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

Building 13 Association

Please Refrain From Littering in the Garages. There are Several Trash Cans on Every Level For Your Convenience. Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

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Saturday, April 12 • ATLANTIC CITY TROPICANA HOTEL & CASINO

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Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

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Straying far from the truth Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

I must admit I find it incredible that Director’s one of my Board colleagues doesn’t seem to understand finances in Co-op City and apparently does not understand a refinancing and a debt. All the windows in Co-op City buildings were replaced, thanks to a refinancing with New York Community Bank, without astronomical carrying charge increases. That sounds pretty good to me. I’m also not sure when this director was anointed the one who knows better than everyone else about everything. Let’s see, on one side, we have this one particular Director, and on the other side, we have Wells Fargo, DHCR, and HUD overseeing and safeguarding their investment in the $621M refinancing of our mortgage. Since I know I don’t know everything, I think I’d have to listen to HUD before any one, solitary Director, especially a Director who comes out with many ludicrous statements. In fact, if there was as much waste and mismanagement as this Director alleges, one would think we would need much larger carrying charge increases to make up for that loss, but that obviously isn’t true. All over the city people would be celebrating a 1% increase, but unfortunately

here in Co-op City, some look at the economic landscape in an uncertain world and seem to forget prices rise, whether it’s paper towels or tools. And since Co-op City is so large, you can imagine how much something like paper towels cost for all of Riverbay. I know, I know, my Board colleague would probably denounce paper towels as a luxury and therefore, eliminate it, being the sound economic figure he is. I’m also not sure why some Directors are so negative toward Marion Scott Real Estate when demonstrable savings can be shown under their tenure. Let’s start with cogeneration, which never would have occurred without the refinancing obtained with New York Community Bank. Before we had cogeneration, for the fiscal year ending 3/31/2009, costs for energy was $48.2M, compared to $26.3M for energy in the most recent fiscal year. The financial difference from before cogeneration became operational until last year was $48.2M, minus $26.3M for a total of $21.9M, which would equate to a 21% carrying charge. If a relative few Directors think a 1% carrying charge increase is too high, I wonder how they would respond to a 21% increase if we didn’t have cogener-

Al Shapiro Viewpoint

ation. And that’s not to mention cogeneration allows us to be self-sufficient when it comes to producing our own electricity. To further demonstrate how important this was, during Hurricane Sandy, and other storms, we did not suffer a blackout. Instead, we installed a new boiler which is much more efficient than the old boiler and we no longer burn #6 oil, which reduces pollution in the community. Plus, we are still tied into the Con Ed grid for electric so that in case of an emergency, we would still have electricity. None of this sounds wasteful to me, and I, for one, am extremely grateful we have a cogeneration plant, and qualified staff to operate the facility. I find it somewhat sad that certain Directors are obsessed with finding problems wherever they look in Co-op City. To hear them talk, you’d think Co-op City is the worst community in the New York metropolitan area when obviously it’s not – far from it. A couple of Directors remind me of a former member of Congress years ago whom colleagues described as “the most heard, but the least listened to” person in the House of Representatives. One has to stay alert and question assertions because rhetoric has a way of straying far from the truth and it’s unfortunate that some Directors may actually believe what they say when it’s so obvious that they are not operating in the realm of reality.

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This is the winter of extremes. Once again, the forecast for the start of last week was a major storm warning. Broun Place has been fortunate with the crew assigned to keep our pathways clean. Residents are grateful to the Riverbay crew as they not only dug us out, they have helped to redirect what has come to be known as Lake Broun Place, that is the pond collected in the cul-de-sac. Thank you for providing Broun Place residents with a safe access and walking area. There was concern regarding the total power shut down scheduled for last week February 26th. The notification regarding this shutdown and the results of the shutdown didn’t happen, so we are investigating if the work was done. If you had a problem with that, we would be interested in knowing it. The question is whether the work took place or not and it is part of the email to Mr. Kevin Keenan, Riverbay Corporation, Director of Operations. 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.

Public Safety Blotter: Feb. 24 - March 1

March 01, 135 Einstein Loop One male was arrested for disorderly conduct after he was instructed to leave the area and he refused to comply. The male was issued a summons and released. February 28, 100 Elgar Place CCPD detectives and the NYPD Gang Unit executed a search warrant at a location within this building. Several guns, ammunition, crack cocaine, heroin and marijuana were recovered from the apartment. One person within the apartment was taken into custody. February 27, 2440 Hunter Avenue Two juveniles were found within the building having no authority or permission to be therein. Each had juvenile reports prepared and released to the custody of a parent or guardian. February 25, 120 Elgar Place One juvenile fled from officers after being found in a stairway. However, he returned to the scene a few minutes later to retrieve his belongings and was arrested for knife possession. February 25, 120 Donizetti Place One male was found on the 22nd floor having no authority or permission to be therein and was arrested. He was issued a summons and released. February 24, 120 Co-op City Boulevard A cooperator left their laundry unattended and upon returning to retrieve it, found it missing.

We even have a DJ! Our next official meeting is April 24. Appreciatively, once again, the rules regarding dog ownership were published in the Co-op City Times. Has anyone seen a dog without a leash? One menaced a cooperator near Alder Place a month ago. It is reported to be black and possibly a pit bull. We are working with Public Safety to solve this crime. You can help by calling: 718671-3050. Additionally, be vigilant, as you go about your daily lives. Know who you are opening your door for! Thank you to Public Safety for the foot patrol officers. Even with bad weather, uniformed officers are on the lookout doing their walking tours. It has been good to see the trailer stationed in Broun Place. 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. The Riverbay Board of Directors Election Season 2014 begins soon. Here in our Mitchell-Lama housing development, voting is your cooperator-given responsibility. When you become a cooperator, it becomes your responsibility, one shareholder vote per household. The Broun Place press release is your space to share celebrations and events. As always, we send prayers to those healing from surgery, an illness or injury. We send sincere continued get well hopes to our friend, former Treasurer, Mrs. Ann Ventrella. 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

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Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course: The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, April 12, 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. Mohegan Sun: 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) 3200033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 3208035. 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) 3208035. Volunteers needed: The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are

interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Computer help: The Black Forum is looking for an experienced computer savvy individual. If interested, please, call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program: We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. 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 funfilled 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

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our 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 to 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. President Obama will award 24 people the Medal of Honor on March 18, but

only three are still living. The awards will be in recognition for their valor in WW2, Vietnam and the Korean War. Previously, each of the soldiers was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest award; They will be upgraded to a Medal of Honor. Calling all veterans for a one day mission, tell Congress that veterans deserve better treatment. Call 888-7704405. By calling this number, you will be connected automatically by DAV with your member of Congress. On February 19th, President Obama signed an Executive Order to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Higher wages will affect our PX's and commissaries and exchanges by about $80 mil-

lion, and moral, welfare and recreation programs by $30 to $40 million. The Pentagon is about to shrink the U.S. Army to pre-war levels by budget cuts. In 2014, planned spending will be cut by $31 billion and in 2015, another cut of $45 billion. With all of these cuts, our Army will be smaller, but effective, in case of a war anywhere in the world. For all of our Post members who were sleep at the wheel, the VA will be issuing new VA cards to all veterans who presently have cards. Word is that if you're receiving benefits for disability or service connected, you will receive a new card in the mail. All others must report to their nearest VA for the new card. The new cards will be more secure

and distinguished by additional security features and will have a different look. On March 9th, daylight savings time will begin. March 19th was the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom back in 2003. There is an EXECUTIVE meeting on Wednesday, March 5th at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Please arrive on time. Daily Quotes: You can tell a lot about a woman's mood just by her hands. For instance, if she’s holding a gun, she's probably angry. Put all the politicians on minimum wage and watch how fast things will change. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Black History Month As Black History Month ended, Women’s History Month began. On February 27th, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz sponsored a Black History Month Program celebrating AfricanAmerican culture. The program was held in the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium, where he honored two outstanding women with remarks and citation presentations. One of the honorees was Hazel N. Dukes, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) New York State Conference. Ms. Dukes is a matriarch of the NAACP and spoke about mentoring many younger members, including giving guidance to Mr. Diaz in his early years. Marsha D. Michael, Esq. is a young attorney who credited her mother for inspiring her education and career goals. Another honoree was Gregory Floyd, President of Teamsters Local 237. All three encouraged us to guide or mentor our youth so that they will achieve success in their lives and become citizens that we can be proud of. Also participating was Collet Powell, who led the National Anthem and Lift Every Voice and Sing; Bishop Ronald Bailey gave the Invocation and closing remarks; Dr. Bob Lee, Community Affairs Director for WBLS/WLIB presided as Master of Ceremonies; and Karl Browne’s Smooth Improvisation Band provided swinging dance music to end the program. The food from Golden Crust was an excellent choice. Black Law A discussion was hosted by Assemblyman Keith Wright and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association on February 25th at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The weather outside is frightful, and everyone has just about had enough of the snow and freezing temperatures. Well, we have the perfect cure to chase your winter blues away. We’re bringing the heat to Co-op City on Saturday, March 8th. It’s a Mardi Gras Dance!!! Come one, come all to celebrate Mardi Gras in style at 177 Dreiser Loop Dreiser Center Auditorium C, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. We’re throwing a huge party here in our very own backyard. Why fly to NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) or Brazil when you can meet up with your friends and neighbors closer to home? On behalf of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing (CTSAH), we would

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The moderator was Michael A. Hardy, General Counsel and Executive VicePresident of National Action Network. I found the topics to be very helpful; although, as a senior, I have no aspirations of becoming an attorney, I would like to encourage our youth to do so. Pathway to the Judiciary was the first topic. An attorney can become a judge through three means, i.e., being elected, being appointed by the Mayor, and through the county Democratic, Republican or other organization. One of the panelists stated that her membership in a mainstream organization helped and also, being able to complete written application and speak well at oral interviews. If you are an attorney, you can become a Law Clerk, an assistant to a Judge. There was discussion about diversity that is desired in this field. Access to Justice was an important topic and it was stated that the biggest problem facing the State Court is the number of people who come to court without an attorney. You cannot represent yourself if you don’t know the rules. The second biggest problem is “language.” There are 120 different languages of people who come to court. She and her colleagues must address the needs of people without lawyers and

people with special needs. More cultural diversity is needed. More Diversity Among Judges is Needed It is my opinion there are laws in existence that are detrimental to people of color, such as Stop & Frisk, Stand Your Ground, Three Strikes and You’re Out, the gun laws, laws reducing voting rights, etc. These laws will not bring about justice and equality. Instead, I believe these laws support bigotry, which makes it more difficult for fairness and justice to occur. These laws, which need to be repealed, should not ever have come into existence. That is why the education of our youth is so important. African-American parents and a community of adults have the responsibility to see that our children get a good education by making them study their school work and completing their homework and making honors and completing high school and attending college and becoming, in this case, a lawyer and a judge. They specifically expressed the need for more AfricanAmerican male judges. Pay attention to the saying: “It’s 10:00 p.m.; do you know where your children are?” If your answer is “no” then you had better start doing a better job of parenting. Pay attention to the “friends” that your child keeps. If they are not to your liking, attempt to get him/her involved into something more positive. The Section Five Youth Center has many programs for children and is a good and safe place to utilize. If you have no children, your family members might need assistance with raising their children. You might be able to mentor them by spending time with them, helping them with their school work or taking them to a museum,

movie, sporting event, etc. The Order of the Feathermen Fraternity is an organization here in Co-op City that can help you with a child with whom you might be having difficulty. Reach out to them. Co-op City Cable Director Daryl Johnson proposed a resolution stating that Management should invite Verizon to come before the shareholders to tell us directly if and why they will not service our community with cable. I seconded his resolution since shareholders have been seeking this information for months. Several months ago, I asked Management if they could invite Verizon here to speak with the shareholders or present a statement from Verizon with the signature of a Verizon representative. The shareholders want to hear it from Verizon; not Management, not the Board Directors. If the Board and Management claim to be “transparent,” then why is there a problem? The African-American Association and the Riverbay Fund will co-sponsor the Co-op City Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Your child has the opportunity to show how well s/he can spell by entering this competition. The winner gets $100 and all contestants will receive favorable recognition. Register your child ASAP by picking up a registration form on school days between the hours of 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Room 15 or by calling 718-379-5555 and leaving your e-mail address so that it can be emailed to you. Also call if you would like to volunteer. Volunteers cannot be related to contestants. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or 718-671-5957.

like to invite you to join us to dance the night away to the music of renowned DJ O. Minaya who will be spinnin’ music from back in the days to today’s artists. D.J. O. Minaya was born and raised in the Bronx. Besides dee jaying weekly on the “Wendy Williams Show,” DJ O. Minaya can be heard on occasions on the West Coast on Rhythm 105.9fm, owns www.sikmixxradio.com Internet radio and is on Thisis50.com. He is one of the most sought after elite and diverse club DJs in NYC and around the world; he breaks (introduces) records for recording artists, and has been doing so for over 15 years. Did we mention that it’s a BYOBB affair? So you know what that means:

more for me and more for you to enjoy! We’ll have a best mask competition and door prizes. Set ups including ice will be available. Everybody likes a good party. That’s why we’ve invited you to come to celebrate Mardi Gras in mask on Saturday, March 8 from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop – Dreiser Center Auditorium C. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. Complimentary mask is included with your purchase. So get your tickets now! Call: Bernie at 646-522-5498; Linda at 917-721-7227; Dolores at 718-379-0910; and Ebony at 718-679-5417. Laissez lesbons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! Want to learn more about what’s hap-

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A small drop of glory in a pool of pain. This is what it felt like to hear the Academy Awards announce for Best Picture 12 Years A Slave. The sound of the name was the voice of history speaking to over 12 years of pain. This is Black cinema and we greatly appreciate it for its more than artistic yet unapologetically realistic portrayal of an untold story and how it relates to the souls of every Black person whose ancestor descended from a boat. This is Black cinema. Association Meeting – Our next meeting will take place on Saturday, March 8th in Dreiser Center, Rm. 15 at 4 p.m. There will be an update on community endeavors, Association activities, information on mid-term political elections and a report on the 2nd International People’s Tribunal. The documentary Hidden Colors, which features an Association memHeading South with the Winners The Zodiacs are headed south for the remainder of the winter - south to Landover, MD that is. We traveled down to Tom’s River, NJ to participate in the qualifying meet for the USATF Indoor Junior Olympics. Eleven of our athletes qualified in one or two of their individual events and will be running for their Indoor Junior Olympian title

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ber, Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, and which reveals the true history of people of color, will be available. Thereafter, we will celebrate March birthdays, dine with our friends and neighbors while enjoying good music. If you are unable to attend today’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: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc”. Co-op City Spelling Bee – March 22nd, 10:00 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. All 4th to 8th graders are invited to participate. The grand prize is $100. Call

718-379-5555 to obtain a registration form or to volunteer. 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 12:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, in honor of IMHOTEP, the world’s first doctor. There will be lots of information, advice, testimonies, entertainment and refreshments. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. If your goal is to lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques, then this is for you! Call 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes –

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this weekend at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex against the best indoor runners in the country. The following athletes will be exuding their Zodiac pride on March 7th, 8th, and 9th: - Adaria Reaves (55m & 200m); Beyoncé Haseley (200m & 400m); Lisha McKenzie (55m hurdles); Samantha Archer (Shot Put); Stephanie

Ogunbiyi (55m); Sukanya Wade (55m & 200m); Tamera Rodrigues (800m); Caleb James (55m); Julian Coley (Long Jump); Julian Nias (200m); Kevin Mathis (55m); and Zachary Haseley (800m & 1500m). So many of our athletes were forced to run their personal best because the competition was fierce. And even though many didn’t qualify, this final

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 will meet again in April. Wishing a beautiful and inspired week ahead to all! —Mercedes A. Terzol

meet concludes our indoor season. That means to look out for us at Truman High School when our outdoor season training commences in April. Oh, did I fail to mention that we run year-round; Cross Country, Indoor, Outdoor.....BOOM!!! Interested in running with us during the outdoor season, email us at zodiacstrack@yahoo.com. —Arhemia Fidai

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This Is Our Land — Part 4 Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

A new perspective/gripe by a cooperator Director’s is that the strip parkland along Aldrich Street across from Building 15B is hardly, if at all, maintained – “at least properly during the summer.” The cooperator pointed out that each summer grass, most shrubs and some evergreen and trees get overgrown and litter strewn. Furthermore, it has been observed that the wood benches are impossible to sit on because of all the bugs, bird droppings and other dirt. This appears to be a problem around our main Greenway and around outside Bartow Mall. It has been observed by a cooperator that if it is not too costly maybe we should consider metal benches like the ones opposite where Baskin Robbins used to be. A concern is that Aldrich Street Park seems very neglected and uninviting. A decision then is to have uninviting green space that has been in a state of neglect year after year or add to traffic congestion by having commercial development. To all cooperators concerned about keeping our open space, I will invite other Directors to take a tour as soon as spring arrives and conduct a detailed analysis of what we have in place. You will also be kept abreast of what developers recommend to the Riverbay Board. Another idea from a cooperator is to consider a “24/7 Urgent Care Center.” This could possibly be a good use of the old Bingo Hall. Thank you for the weekly on-going commentaries from concerned cooperators. When you contact us, then we have the responsibility to discuss your concerns collectively and then inform Management of the course of action that’s in your best interest as you pay monthly for this land. BLACK HISTORY MONTH First and foremost, thanks to our Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., the Riverbay Fund and other organizations for providing such enriching experiences during the

month of February. Black History is American History and NO, one month isn’t adequate for Black history in all its richness and complexity. The unique Black experience in America is like no other and all Americans must insist that cultural competency matters and we must continue to go further as the debt has been paid by former slaves. Maritime College Cultural Club Black History Celebration I concur with Assemblyman Benedetto that we have a jewel in our community called Maritime College. I was invited to share in celebrating with a unique organization, Organization of Black Maritime College Graduates, Inc. who awarded 14 scholarships to students studying at the college. These outstanding black men celebrate Black History Month every month by mentoring the next generation of men and women preparing for careers dealing with the “Mighty Oceans.” A special thanks to our Assemblyman for presenting this group of Black men and women with a touching Proclamation for what they do. CHINESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Congratulations to a local church for their commitment to teaching Black children Chinese as a second language. While most children spend their Saturday mornings in front of the television or enjoying sports, volunteers are spending their time in church-classrooms teaching the next generation of youth how to communicate in Chinese and learning the Chinese culture. A STANDING OVATION TO RIVERBAY STAFF Cooperators, without the due diligence of all departments at Riverbay, we would have not been able to brave this exceptionally cold winter. Think about it, while we stayed in our warm apartments Riverbay staff persons were out with equipment cleaning our sidewalks, etc. in

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the cold. When emergencies occurred, the Maintenance Department did what they had to do to fix the situation. DID YOU KNOW THAT – (A SNAPSHOT OF THE MONTHLY REPORT) In February, 2014 the bulk garbage program at the Peartree facility collected 695.96 tons of garbage, 226.67 tons of bulk garbage, 70.96 tons of newspapers, 7.29 tons of metal and 58.58 tons of plastic bottles? Thanks to Brian Reardon and staff, the Water Treatment Installation Project received state approval. The weather has delayed some projects. In any event, we did not have any serious heating issues during the coldest days of the year. Under Edgar Perez’s leadership, a total of sixty (60) units were turned over. The in-house staff did 9,374 square feet of flooring in 31 vacant apartments. Under Juanita Net’s directions, 4,990 Maintenance calls were handled. Two evictions occurred; and 122 community complaints were handled. Warren Mitchell, Director of Parking Facilities Department, rented out 10,663 spaces grossing $57,944.15, in January, 2014. The Public Safety Department under Chief Frank Apollo made 23 arrests ranging from simple violations to serious felonies. They responded to 148 elevator related calls. As of January, 2014 there were 66 one bedrooms, 33 two bedrooms and 28 three bedrooms for sale. There were 36 sets of keys turned in and 101 new applications were received in the department directed by Sheena McNeill. Again, this Director is appreciative of the work that each department and each staff is doing. As we approach spring, we want to show appreciation for what we have. We need you to continue doing your part to preserve what we have and make our community stronger. YOU ARE THE BEST! Contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner, evelyntinez@aol.com – 917-324-1033.

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Hidden Colors 2 Our meeting last Tuesday was a bonus! The tribute gathering for African American History Month was so well received, that the Association agreed to extend that theme as we presented part-2 of the powerful docu-movie Hidden Colors. An emotional discussion followed, on our vision going forward as “a people united,” “COOPERATORS UNITED,” and about our next gathering themed for March’s Women’s History

Month. If you missed it, make it your business not to miss anymore of the wealth of knowledge and entertainment available for you at “YOUR” 21 Association gatherings which are ALWAYS OPEN TO EVERY COOPERATOR… Tuesday, March 18th, it’s “back to our regularly scheduled programming.” The gatherings, as always, are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the meeting room in the rear of 21B. It is sure to be

worth your while, packed with giveaways and money making and saving ideas. For example, at the last gathering, we gave away discount travel cards to 2 lucky cooperators, redeemable anywhere within the USA. We look forward to seeing many more of you at our meetings/gatherings in March and every Friday night for THINK TANK from 8:30-10 p.m. You can contact us by emailing: 21association@gmail .com or call us at: (347)504-1821.

Dr. King once asked us, “What are you doing for others…” We at the Building 21 Association are trying to do and help you, our fellow cooperators, as much as we can. Ask yourself, what you are doing for your community to help make it better and meet us at one of our next gatherings, and bring a friend, bring a skeptical friend, bring a young friend. Come, and let’s begin! See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; President: Jerome Rice; (718) 320-3210; Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36; Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com. Congratulations! Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference was honored for her ongoing service and civil rights activism by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. at the Black History Month luncheon celebration in Co-op City's Dreiser Auditorium. On February 25, the branch sponsored

McDonald's Faces of Black History Tour. Thanks to Principal L. Baker and Parent Coordinator Ms. Gray of P.S. 160 for hosting the event. COAT DISTRIBUTION: Over 100 coats have been distributed in the community to those in need by networking with various churches and organizations. If you need a coat, call the office for pickup date and time. FUNDRAISERS: Branch signature TShirts now available, $25; Motivate to Educate backpacks, $5; and Stay At Home Tea. Call for order forms or stop by office. February Game Changer Focus HEALTH AFFORDABLE HEALTH

CARE DEADLINE - March 31. The NY State of Health, the Official Health Plan Marketplace (855.355.5777 or TTY 800.662.1220) offers insurance to the uninsured and the underinsured. In Person Assistors (IPA) Navigators provide education on the Affordable Care Act and will provide in person application assistance. As of January 20th, there have been 587,486 completed applications and 328,796 enrollments. Please take advantage of this benefit before the deadline. We must continue to hold firm on the Affordable Health Care Act. We must be visible, vocal and vigilant. "Education is the most powerful

weapon which you can use to change the world." --Nelson Mandela Effective January, 2014 Executive Committee monthly meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. as follows: March 12, Apri19, May 14, June 11, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10. Membership meetings are at 3 p.m., Sunday, February 23, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, September 28, October 26, November 23, and December 28. All are welcomed. Voter Registration Forms available in English & Spanish: Voter registration is an ongoing activity. —Brenda Brown

Co-op City Toastmasters continues to lead by example through the following methods: motivation, encouragement, education and empowerment. If there is anyone that you know of who is in fear of speaking in front of people, bring him or her to our club where we are open to everyone and have the opportunity to listen to great speeches, make new friends and, most importantly, see how we can help them conquer their fears. One of the advantages of joining Toastmasters clubs is, in addition to hearing speeches, you get to network with other Toastmaster club members and attend great events. One such event

took place on Monday, February 24, when we hosted the International & Evaluation Area Contests. This was held in the Bartow Mall Community Center. We had contestants, guests and Distinguished Toastmaster honorees in attendance. The speeches were all great. At the Area Contest, club contest winners compete to advance to the next level. Representing our club was Jimmy Britt with a speech title “W.I.N. a Man Loves a Women.” His message was to let his audience know that true love will always be reciprocated with the upmost respect (like a mother’s love) from the other partner. Jimmy

placed third with his very powerful and heartfelt speech. Co-op City Toastmasters was charted in April, 2002. On March 1, 2014, for the first time in 12 years, we were able to “steal the gavel” from our sister club Toast of the Bronx (TOB). The Gavel is an award given to a Toastmasters club when three or more members visit another club that has already achieved that coveted award and they participate at that meeting, taking on meeting roles. The three members who participated were President Kelly Maxwell, Vice President of Education Lauretta Jaysura and Advanced Toastmaster Kathy

Blount. We came in with a purpose and achieved it. TOB had no choice but to hand over that gavel to Co-op City Toastmasters, a Presidents Distinguished Club! HOORAY, TOASTMASTERS! Keep in mind we meet the first and third Thursday of each month. Join us for fun while learning how to improve communication and leadership skills. Our next meetings will be on March 6 and March 20th at the Bartow Community Center in Room 28. We start at 7:30 p.m. sharp! Come and join us. Bring a friend. You may also visit us at 3824.toastmastersclubs.org or toastmasters46.org. —Kelly Maxwell

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful… The Islamic Cultural Center of North America is honored to be one of the organizations providing religious services for the residents of Co-op City. This also gives us an opportunity to correct rampant misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These misconceptions are mainly a result of criminally misguided actions of a very small extremist fringe of Muslims who are provided endless media

coverage. These extremists are a minute fraction of over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide. Co-op City Mosque is open to all residents for prayer services and fellowship. We are more than happy to answer questions about our religion, culture and Muslims, in general. The following statements explain our view of unity and common destiny with people of all diverse faiths. The first statement is from the Holy Quran, and second one is from

Prophet Muhammad. “Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 62. “What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to

lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the sufferings of the injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari. Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, 12-1 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more info., please contact us at: 718-829-2323 or info@ islamicculturalcenter.org or our website: www.islamicculturalcenter.org. Peace be unto you. —Sheik Moussa Drammeh

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Circle of Christ Church

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). Thought for this week: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, Psalm 23:1-2 We cannot negotiate the existence of stress. We simply have to learn how to manage it, and one of the most important steps in managing stress is learning how to be still and rest. Stress seems to shout “Get busy! There is so much to do! Stress applauds and dances with delight as I keep on doing instead of being.

Stress can make us sick and according to medical experts, is deadly. Between 60-90% of all medical patients complain of stress-related symptoms. The word of God says, He makes me lie down in green pastures. Rest is part of a Godly Character, rest is spiritual obedience. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 We want to remind you that we are collecting nonperishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral service for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the Love of God. CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s Church - 5years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained SPECIAL EVENT Every first Sunday of the month, the service is bilingual. ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

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. 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 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1ot & 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 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. “Blooming in His Garden Brunch,” 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22nd. Donations are $20 for adults, $15 for children under age 18. Please see any member of the Fellowship for tickets or for further information, contact Sis. Loretta Scott at 718-671-2623. Come join us every fourth Sunday for the breaking bread breakfast fundraiser sponsored by the Church of the New Vision Youth Ministry on March 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-days/2-nights, August 20-22. VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED. Make checks/money order payable to Church of the New Vision and mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037 Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Canada. For information, please contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748, T. Gavin at 917-587-5057 or church office, 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 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.churchofnew vision.com. —Carole Haque

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. 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. Thought of the Week: “Talent is God-given - be

grateful. Fame is human-given - be thankful. Conceit is self-given - be careful!” —Thomas LaMance Reading from Sacred Scripture: But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned.” II Corinthians 4:7-8. 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 718925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc... Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m. or Sunday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-3753837. God bless all our donors. Church of the Savior is moving soon. Location and time of service: TBA. —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:00 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

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 12 p.m. 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 Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! Because God resists the proud, Scripture repeatedly warns of the dan-

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.

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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, March 9th, 3:30 p.m. - Please join us in Service as we celebrate the Thirty-seventh Anniversary of the Ushers of Community Protestant Church. The theme: “God Takes Notice and Delights in Using Us.” Saturday, March 15th, 2:00 p.m. – New York State Committee cordially invites you to a performance of Alive! The Musical, 55 + and Kickin (a Vy Higginsen production), at The Dempsey Theatre, Harlem, NY. Alive features singers 55 and over, a talented cast of performers with unique voices selected for their ability to portray the resilience of the human spirit. Tickets:

$40 without transportation; $50 with transportation. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 3200539 or (718) 320-0691. IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH Saturday, March 22n , 12:00 p.m. – 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 additional information, contact the church at (718) 862-9172. On Sunday, April 6th, 11:00 a.m.— We welcome you to worship with us at the 45th Anniversary Service of Community Protestant Church. Our theme for this very special service is

Co-op City Baptist Church

p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, March 11 for the next Men’s Prayer Service. TODAY, MARCH 8, the Building Fund Ministry will hold a cake and flea market sale in our Fellowship Hall (Room 51), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You’re invited to come and find some good buys at the flea market and enjoy delicious homemade cakes and pies. For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774. Tomorrow, March 9 at 3:30 p.m., the Trustees and Deacons will have a celebratory service at 3:30 p.m. in Room 45 (Einstein Center). Their guest speaker will be Rev. Frederick Crawford, Pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. On Sunday, March 16, the Prison Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. service. All are

invited to this celebratory service. March is Women’s History Month and the First Lady’s Ministry will present Her Story on Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Darlene Thomas from Kelly Temple Church of God In Christ, Harlem, NY. The theme is A Woman of Faith, Hebrews 11:1. Donation is $15. For information, call 718-320-3774. On Sunday, March 23, the Youth/Young Adult Choir will celebrate their anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Eric Turner. All are invited to this celebratory service. The Co-op City Baptist Church Scholarship Ministry and the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. are having a Preparing for College: An Informational Seminar on Saturday,

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ger of pride. We see this in 1 Peter 5:59. It reads as thus: 5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resist the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because

your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist Him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship,

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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, March 9, when we will celebrate the First Sunday in Lent. Lenten Services: Every Wednesday in Lent, Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. Fundraising Events: St. Joseph’s Sunday School Delicious Breakfast. Saturday, March 22 at 8:30 a.m. Price starts from $6 per plate. Come hungry, leave happy!! Raffle tickets are now available for sale. Drawing on Saturday, April 12.

Book of 6 for $5. Please contact June Grimes, 718-320-0503. St. Joseph’s Seventh Annual Luncheon at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx. Saturday, May 17, 12 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Rolling bar, cocktail reception and lunch, Music by DJ Carol, $75 per person. 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.

“Still Standing By God’s Provision.” 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

March 29 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49. The college application process can be daunting for many. This free informational seminar will provide middle and high school students and their parents with valuable information on the college application process, available scholarships, applying for financial aid and many other resources. For additional information or to RSVP, call 718- 3790541, 718-320-3240, 718-671-8449, 917-620-2859 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 we serve Holy Communion. Please come out and support these services. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.sonicbids.com/vernonlittle and listen to and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little

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 non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, *and whose sin is put away!” (Psalm 32: 1) —M. Chambers

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11:30am, Rm. 49

Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm, Rm. 2

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

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 45

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)

DATES

1st Monday:

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

1st Monday or Friday :

Super Wal-Mart

$15

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

Stew Leonards

Mon., March 10

Apple juice Turkey meatballs w/Swedish sauce Noodles Green beans

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Chicken parmigiana Whole Wheat shells w/sauce Green salad

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Poached salmon Orange pineapple juice Shake & bake chicken Blackberry pork chops Baked potato Yucca w/onions Braised fresh red cabbage Honey carrots Alt: Tuna & vegetable salad

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

2:00 – 4:00 pm

WEEKLY TRIPS

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

10:00am – 11:00am, Rm. 45

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

Bartow Dreiser 9:30 a.m. 9:45 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, March 11

Orange juice Beef Hamburgers w/onions Potato knish Lettuce & tomato

Wed., March 12

Whole wheat bread Canned Apricots in juice/water

Salmon cakes Polenta & green peas w/dill Collard greens

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Grilled chicken

Thurs., March 13

Apple juice Tilapia Francaise Yellow rice Mixed vegetables

Meatloaf Mashed garlic potatoes Spinach

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Fri., March 14

Orange juice Roast chicken Mashed potatoes Broccoli soufflé

Minestrone soup Lemon pepper breaded Pollack Yellow rice w/gandules

Whole wheat bread Tropical fruit puree

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 SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance - 2049 Bartow Ave., Co-op City Senior Services/JASA main office, Fridays, 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, March 14, 21, and 28th, 1–3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 8. Each session covers a new topic. To sign up for the sessions, please call the Dreiser Senior Center at 718320-1345. (Free) Co-op City Institute for Senior Action Workshop - Come learn about your rights, benefits & entitlements, how to protect your identity, and how to become a community advocate! Friday, March 14th, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25, 12:30-2 p.m. Pack-It-Up for Purim food drive – We are putting together a nutritious food package to donate to a food pantry. We will be collecting until March 14th. Please bring your donations to the 3 Co-op City Senior Centers. We accept the following: Whole grain cereal or oatmeal, pasta in the box, canned vegetables, rice in the bag, canned fruit juice, dried fruit or granola bars, canned tuna, packages of dried beans, jars of peanut butter, dessert (nonperishables). Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Fairway - Monday, March 10th - $3 (3 hrs.) Pickups: Einstein Loop – 9 a.m., Bartow – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop – 9:30 a.m. - Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. Wal-Mart – Friday, March 14th, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop - 9 a.m. Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. Empire Casino – Friday, March 21st,

$5. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop - 10 a.m., Bartow - 10:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 10:30 a.m. Call to register, 718-320-2066. Museum @ Eldridge St. – Monday, March 24th, $7, 1hr. 15 mins. Tour starts @ 11 a.m. The Eldridge Street Synagogue, built in 1887, is a national historic landmark synagogue in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood. Discover the history, architecture and spiritual significance of the Eldridge Street Synagogue. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop, 8:45 a.m., Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m. Call 718-2202066. Empire Casino – Friday, March 31st, $5. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop - 10 a.m., Bartow - 10:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 10:30 a.m. Call to register, 718-320-2066. Shoprite – Friday, April 4th, $3, (2 hrs.) Pick-ups: Einstein Loop – 9 a.m., Bartow 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop – 9:30 a.m. Call to register, 718-320-2066. TRY SPEED DATING! - Speed dating is an organized social activity in which people seeking romantic relationships have a series of short conversations with potential partners in order to determine whether there is a mutual interest. For persons 60 years or better. Wednesday, March 12th - 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 at 3 p.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register in advance. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, March 10th - 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. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, March 18th - 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.

Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

REMINDER: 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. FYI: AARP Chapter #4997 is planning an Anniversary Celebration – THURSDAY, MAY 29, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. (Cocktail hour, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.) at Eastwood Manor — $70/person. Contact Stella B. – 718-379-2088 or Delores C. – 718-671-1672 or Room O – 718-320-1946. 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, 718-6715493. 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 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

Wednesday, March 12—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $2. Time is 1:30 p.m. for members only. Refreshments served. All members must pay their membership dues for 2014, $15. See Mary. Tuesday, March 25—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $33. Time: 8:30 a.m. Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. Pick-up at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Wednesday, April 23—going to Courtlandt, N.Y. for luncheon and show, The Rat Pack. Price is $69. Pickup time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. All payments must be paid before March 20. Menu: Fruit cup, salad, prime rib of beef, chicken marsala, stuff

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION ATTENTION: The Baychester Branch will be closed March 8, to facilitate branch improvements. Please 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 - FREE Theatre Arts Workshops For Adults 55+. Call to register. Mondays through Apr. 28, 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Leona Heyward Hull. Click On - Google Docs - Tuesdays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 10:30 a.m. Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - iPad Settings, 3/13; iPad Basics 2, 3/20; App Vice, 3/27. Book Discussion Group - The Newlyweds, Thursday, 3/13, 1:30 p.m. Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - Basic Internet, 3/14; Email Account, 3/21; Microsoft Word, 3/28. Family Program - Harriet Tubman Herself (Performance), Saturday, 3/15, 1:30 p.m. Kids Program - St. Patrick’s Arts & Crafts - Saturday, 3/15, 2 p.m. Job Search Resumé Clinic - Tuesday, 3/18, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kids Program - Dr. Mae C. Jemison Story - Wednesday, 3/19, 3:30 p.m. FILM - The Family that Preys, w/Kathy Bates, Saturday, 3/22, 2:00 p.m. FDNY Recruitment - Monday, 3/24, 3-7 p.m. FILM - The Secret Life of Bees w/Queen Latifah, Saturday, 3/29, 2:00 p.m. WEEKLY EVENTS (Subject to change. Call library to confirm) Game On - Monday, 3/10, 3:30 p.m. Toddler Time - Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Teen Lounge - Wednesday, March 12, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:00 (3:30 on 3/13) 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

filet of Sole, dessert, coffee tea, soda and a complementary drink of wine or beer. Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma, N.Y. for luncheon and show, The Jersey Boys. Wonderful music of Frankie Vallie and Four Seasons. Price is $79. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. All payments must be paid before May 15. Come and check our garage sale. We have men and women’s clothing. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613. Also, call Mary at 718379-4899 in evenings. —Mary Pilla

Handicapped Adults Association

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

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

Einstein Cancer Fund

Tuesday, March 11th, Showboat Casino — The cost per person is $33, and receive a bonus slot play of $25. Don’t forget your coupons for food and slot play sent to you for March by the casino. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. from Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your photo I.D and casino card. Friday, April 4th, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for a hilarious comedy drama, Busy Body. The cost per person is $78, which includes lunch, show, transportation and gratuities. Entrée choice of Yankee pot roast, fried shrimps, chicken Cordon Bleu, summer herb Cod, chef’s daily special, baked vegetable lasagna or vegetable kabobs. You have a selection of homemade breads, salad, mashed potato, potato pancakes and, of course, an array of miniature desserts, coffee or

tea. Please make your payment by March 28th. Moses at the Millennium Theatre, Lancaster, Pa., Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th. All payments must be made by March 17th. If you haven’t reserved your seat for this trip, there is still a time table before all information on rooms, tickets, etc. are made. For all of the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2958, or Lydia at 718-6713005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Please stay safe in this inclement weather. Remember those who are homebound and in nursing homes. Give them a call. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

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

In all human relationships - business deals, labor negotiations, and personal experiences - what we need is not conflict, but rather sitting around in a warm and friendly manner, trying to understand each other’s point of view even as we express our own convictions. What we must seek is not confrontation, but compromise. Even the scene is important - not a harsh cold room, but rather a place where people share food, drink and companionship. This is the atmosphere that makes for advancement in human relations. In the book of Isaiah (1:18), there are three key words: “Lekhu na

v’nivakhekha,” The Oxford English edition of the Bible renders the phrase as, “Come now, let us argue it out.” The King James version improves it somewhat with “Come, let us reason together,” However, the Jewish Publication Society translation adds an additional insight for it reads, “Come, let us reach an understanding.” These are among the most beautiful words in the Bible. We do not need arguing. Reasoning is fine, but most important of all is understanding. And the complete phrase reads, “‘Come, let us reach an understanding, says the Lord.” If that is what G-d wants, isn’t it what we should seek?

Young Israel of Co-op City

Schedule of Purim Services Purim services will be held at Young Israel on Saturday evening, March 15th at 8:00 p.m., with the chanting of the Megillah (Book of Esther) by Rabbi Berl. Services on Sunday morning, March 16th, will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the reading of the Megillah at 8:30. All are

invited to attend. The holiday of Purim which commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire from a plot hatched by Haman, the chief Minister of King Ahasueros to exterminate it - is chronicled in the Biblical Book of Esther. A happy Purim to all.

Hello. We have called a Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th, Bartow, Room 31 at 7:00 p.m. At our last meeting, we discussed and approved flyers and petitions regarding the lack of communication with Bay Plaza Mall developers in addressing our traffic issues that will ensue when the Mall opens and the nightmare that Bartow Avenue will become. To all of our residents, you must get involved. If we do not form a united front on this issue, we cannot complain. This is your home. Traffic at Bartow is bad now. It will become worse once the Mall is opened. Think of what traffic at Bartow and around Co-op City will become once the Mall opens. Getting in,

out and around Co-op City will almost become virtually impossible. This nightmare will affect all of us as we look for other areas to avoid the traffic at Bartow. However those other areas will also become clogged. We are asking for the creation of easy access lanes, pedestrian sidewalks, and lights. That is not too much to ask of a Mall where the majority of our folks will shop. Please come to our meeting on Tuesday, March 11th, Bartow, Room 31 at 7:00 p.m. to pick up your flyers and petitions. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby, 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1718-379-6920, or contact Marilyn at 347-449-5005. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, March 7th is at 5:33 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 8th at 6:33 p.m. Coming Events: Saturday, March 8th at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon. NOTE****We will not be having Bingo during February and March. Saturday, March 15 after services at 7:41, reading of the Megillah will commence. Sunday, March 16, the reading of the Megillah will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the Purim Luncheon will be at 1:00

p.m. The menu will be eggplant parm./spinach lasanga/ziti/Salmon croquettes/salad/garlic bread, coffee, tea, soda and of course Hamentashen. Cost $18. Thank you, everyone. We are filled to capacity for our Purim luncheon. 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 the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. Mimi Berlofsky, we wish her a heartfelt get well soon. Dues for 2014 are due NOW!! Thank you. Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity Your support is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom —Miriam Berlofsky

The Men’s Club is looking into running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania in the second week of May, details to follow. We hope all our friends will join us on this trip. The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op

City which is located at 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, is having its Annual Purim Party and Luncheon on Sunday, March 16. At this time, we are SOLD OUT. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

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NCNW

Our General Membership meeting is tomorrow, Sunday, March 9, at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Saturday May 3, we tour Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America (lunch is prepared and served by the senior students). After lunch, we head to Woodbury Commons. On the return home, we will drop off at 3 locations. Cost: $95. Call 718-671-4804 /718-3209694 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. 40th Annual Bethune/Height Recognition luncheon will be held Saturday, May 17 at New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY. Ticket: $100. Raffle books and luncheon tickets will be available at our next General Membership meeting, March 9, Dreiser Community Center, Room 11 at 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 718-320-2366.

NCNW has partnered with the Retirees of Dreiser Loop for a fabulous 3 day/2 night vacation to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Dover, De., June 10-12 (Tuesday-Thursday). Price: Double $400 per person/Single $490. Your package includes: Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, 2 night hotel accommodation at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, casino bonus (TBD), 2 buffet breakfasts, crab feast at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores, and on the way home, a new stop at the Harrington Raceway & Casino with free slot play bonus (TBD), free buffet. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. Check made payable to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Final payment due Thursday, May 1. Travel insurance available. For more information: call 718-320-2366, Serita G., 347-564-5722. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday, March members. —Maxine Sullivan

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Co-op City Times / March 8, 2014

“But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You”….Psalms 5:11 Spiritual food for thought: Let us rejoice in small victories and little breakthroughs, for they are signs of a greater triumph. Your praise will be like a seed sown in good ground that will grow into a rousing shout of joy, says the Lord. Your faith will also grow as you recognize and appreciate the small steps of progression instead of waiting for the final outcome to give thanks. Gratitude is a mighty weapon against discouragement and defeat. Are you looking for a new church home or a place where you can give God praise openly and freely? Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, One Day at a Time Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:34) What is Jesus telling us here? How can we learn to do what He says? Why is it so important? Putting into practice the message of Matthew 6:34 would bring so much peace to people today. Jesus is not asking us to ignore planning or to be careless. He simply is telling us not to worry about what may happen, not to use the typical “What if” thoughts: “What if I get sick?” “What if I lose my job?” “What if I have an accident?”

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you how to allow the Word of God to transform you by the renewal of your mind one step and one day at a time. When you change your attitude, you can change your altitude! We are located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. All are welcome to fellowship with us.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible Study: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m. Lesson for March 9th - Son of David – Psalm 89:35-37, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:18-21 Sunday Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday Evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Youth Nite (ages 13+) – Every 2nd and 4th Friday at 7 p.m. KFC Ministry (Kids for Christ), Ages 5-12: Meets Monthly Save the Date: Saturday, March 29th: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Women’s Fellowship. Theme: Too Blessed to Stress. Come

out and spend a powerful and uplifting afternoon with your sisters in Christ. Lunch served. Special Announcements Food Pantry: We welcome donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please bring items to the church. The pantry will open shortly. However, if you have an urgent need simply call/text/email and leave your name, callback number and the best time to reach you…917-476-2326 or clandrum82@gmail.com. Christian Book Drive: Please donate your unused or surplus Bibles, Christian books, Bible dictionaries/encyclopedias & inspirational books to the church library. Call/Text 917-476-2326 to arrange a pick-up. Peace & Blessings! —Pastor Carol Landrum

“What if my child dies?” “What if someone attacks me?” The following list shows the various things that make up an average person’s anxiety. Anxious individuals focus on: 50% of events that will never happen 25% of occurrences of the past that cannot be changed 10% about unconfirmed criticism by others 10% about health (much of it apprehensive) 5% about real problems that will be faced How can you gain inspiration from Paul’s experience of contentment? Read Phillipians 4.11,12.

One of the keys for living one day at a time is contentment, an effective antidote for worry. Contentment is not an inheritable attitude but an acquired characteristic. Paul said that “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation” (vs. 12, NIV). In this day and age, in which we face so many problems, there is a need to develop a sense of contentment for what we presently have and not to worry about what might come tomorrow. Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue; 718.320.0518; www.coopcitysdachurch.org.

OUR SERVICES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE – COME AS YOU ARE. Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Wednesday evenings (7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.) Bread available for yourself or a neighbor who may need food. Regular Meetings: 1. Wednesday Prayer & Praise Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study - 3/5 (1 Peter 3) “Suffering for Doing Good” 2. Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., (3/8), “Discipling the Nations” 3. Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., “Is Your Fellowship Real or Fake?” —Pastor Terry Giles

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The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship with them at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707. Services are as follows: Sundays: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service begins at 7 p.m. All youth are invited to attend the service and participate in all the activity that are available to them.

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Focus: It is imperative that Christians maintain a consistent walk which manifests itself in good deeds in the practical areas of life. In business, in the community, and on the job. Matthew 5; 16 states: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven. Paul called for all Christians to be subject to authority. If they do not, they will receive damnation or punishment from the civil rulers. Paul continued: Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of

the power? Do that which is good and thou shall have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good, but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: For he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore, ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. {Romans 13:3-5} … Paul further stated: In Ephesians 6:5-6 & V.8- 9 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as unto to Christ; Not with eye

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