Co-op City Times 03/16/13

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Vol. 48 No. 11

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Latest Management F orum details Buildings and Grounds operations

BY BILL STUTTIG

Riverbay directors explain day-to-day operations to approximately 40 shareholders who turned out for a management forum Tuesday evening in Einstein Community Center. They were (l. to r.) Building and Grounds Director Donovan Plummer, Janitorial Services Director Louis Salazar, Ombudsman Joe Boiko, Director of Operations Kevin Keenan, and Construction Director Tony Rasulo.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

The day-to-day upkeep of Co-op City’s common areas both inside the buildings and throughout the community’s expansive grounds was the focus in the latest of a series of monthly forums hosted

by Riverbay Management on Tuesday evening at Einstein Community Center.

The meeting was held inside the partially renovated Room 45 in the Einstein Center, the first of the three community centers to receive a face lift which will include a brighter and more diverse lighting scheme, new brighter walls with decorative trim, new flooring with a cherry wood look and additional modern features designed to make the space more attractive for community events and family celebrations, such as weddings

and other personal milestones.

Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who hosted the meeting, explained that the new community room for Section 5 is not yet completed, but residents in attendance on Tuesday night could not help but notice and approve of the new look which Boiko said helps to bring the community centers into the 21st century in terms of both appearance and technical improvements.

Riverbay’s Building and Grounds Director Donovan Plummer began his presentation highlighting the operations of his massive department which include the upkeep and maintenance of all the exterior areas in Co-op City (Continued on page 2)

Riverbay and elevator contractors reach court-ordered agreement on elevator repair procedure

BY BILL STUTTIG On Thursday, attorneys for Riverbay and the two elevator companies under contract to perform emergency elevator repairs in Co-op City agreed in court on specific stipulations designed to expedite the repairs on two elevators that have been out of service for more than a month while arranging for emergency maintenance on other elevators where similar breakdowns are believed to be possible.

Riverbay’s General Counsel Jeffrey Buss of the law firm Smith, Buss and Jacobs, together with Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper and Ombudsman Joe Boiko, appeared before Bronx

Supreme Court Justice John A. Barone on Thursday morning in an attempt to fight a vacate order filed by one of the contractors, Thyssen Krupp Elevator Corporation (TKE), to have a previous court order from March 5th vacated. That court order required the firm to expedite and complete repairs on the two out-of-service elevators – elevator 4 in Building 28 B and Elevator 1 in Building 29A. As those present in the courtroom told the Co-op City Times, Justice Barone, instead of granting the vacate order, ordered attorneys from the three sides (Continued on page 9)

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Petition period for 2013 Riverbay Board election begins Monday

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders interested in running for a seat to serve on the Riverbay Board of Directors can begin picking up their qualifying petitions on Monday, March 18 for the 2013 Board election.

Petitions will be available from the Riverbay receptionist at the Administrative Desk in the Bartow Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each weekday, and after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on the weekends, from 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 occupant’s Annual Affidavits of Family Income, and must

continue to live in Co-op City for the duration of their term of office in order to serve as a Riverbay Board Director.

The completed petition packages are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 1.

Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2013 Election Committee, said that she encourages everyone who picks up a petition package to read and understand the rules and regulations governing the election.

“These election rules are of the utmost importance because they are very specific about what candidates and their supporters can and cannot do,” said Director Bailey. “If you are unsure about anything or if you have any questions regarding these rules and regulations, I urge you to put them in writing and address them to the chair of the Election (Continued on page 4)

Public Safety and NYPD arrest suspect believed responsible for last week’s stabbing

BY BILL STUTTIG Public Safety and 45th Precinct detectives on Tuesday arrested a man they believe is responsible for the multiple stabbing of another man in Building 1B early on the morning of March 3rd.

Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo explained that the suspect, believed to be responsible for stabbing another

man 21 times in Building 1B, was known to the department. For several days, police and Public Safety investigators searched for the wanted Co-op City resident in the community and the surrounding area and a description of the man was provided to each officer on patrol.

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Riverbay to host townhall meeting with Council representatives on March 28

BY ROZAAN BOONE City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Councilmember Andy King will attend a townhall meeting on Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dreiser Auditorium to discuss with Co-op City residents their goals and objectives as they relate to working with the residents of this community.

General Manager Vernon Cooper has previously reported about Riverbay’s efforts to reach out to elected officials representing the community in an effort to get a number of issues addressed which impact the quality of life of residents.

“As we’ve reported to the community in the past, several Board members, along with Management, met with these elected officials, separately, to discuss some of

the issues we are facing that we could use some help resolving,” Cooper said. “We have mentioned during our discussions the fact that this housing company gets very little support from the various governmental agencies although on our end, we have consistently expanded the levels of responsibility which have been as much of a benefit to the City of New York, as it has been for the residents of Co-op City.”

Specifically, Cooper and others have discussed the fact that Co-op City has its own Public Safety Department which has been instrumental in keeping crime down in the community adding to lower crime statistics in the 45th Precinct coverage area (Continued on page 20)

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surrounding all buildings, community centers, parking garages and other facilities, such as the power plant. Those responsibilities include plantings, the maintenance of all lawns, tree pruning, cleaning, litter clean-up and removal, as well as snow removal in the winter.

Many of the more than 40 residents who attended the forum complimented Plummer and his workers for doing an excellent job in maintaining and beautifying the grounds year-after-year, seasonafter-season.

Some of the shareholders who spoke asked for greater community involvement helping to beautify the areas surrounding each building.

Plummer then specifically referred to a program through which residents and building associations can request space to plant and maintain a garden. Plummer said that Riverbay will help in setting up that garden, including providing some of the initial plantings needed to start the garden. But Plummer stressed that the shareholders are required to maintain and regularly work on the garden. It will not be Riverbay’s responsibility to maintain the community gardens, Plummer stressed, but they are willing to provide technical support and advice to anyone interested in growing a garden on the grounds near the buildings. He added that there was even some interest is starting vegetable gardens in the community with the idea of having the residents share in the resulting produce.

One shareholder suggested a community clean-up day as one way to increase community involvement. The meeting’s moderator, Boiko, said he believed that to be a good idea and he would pass it along to the Community Relations Office and

the Board’s Community Relations Committee.

When cooperators asked about jobs for youth within the Buildings and Grounds Department, Plummer detailed the summer internship program which employs dozens of youth from the community, both high school and college students, to work on the grounds with the full time employees.

One cooperator said that he has observed these youth not doing their jobs properly during the course of the summer on many occasions. Plummer said that he and the other supervisors do their best to work with the youth to teach them good work habits, but he and other Building and Grounds staff acknowledge that some of the youth do not perform up to expectations. He added that the youth work for 6 to 8 weeks, which doesn’t leave the supervisors with enough time to turn around some of their poor work habits. One resident suggested that it should not be up to the staff and supervisors to improve the work habits of the youth, but rather their parents to advise their children of the opportunity being given to them and the need to take full advantage of it.

Shareholders who did have a complaint about the operations of the department complained about Riverbay vehicles driving along pathways, particularly in Section 5, and in some cases, damaging the grounds and the grass with their tire tracks.

Plummer said the Building and Grounds vehicles are required to drive along these paths to provide garbage clean-up and regular maintenance, but they are required to drive safely, slowly and stick to the allocated paths.

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said that all vehicles observed as driving unsafely should be reported to Riverbay.

He said that a number is posted on the back of each vehicle where residents can report unsafe driving.

After the Buildings and Grounds presentation was complete, Louis Salazar, Director of Buildings and Janitorial, reported on the massive responsibilities of his department which include the overall cleaning of all the high rise buildings and community centers and shopping centers, along with the pick-up of all trash, including bulk and recyclables, for processing at the Riverbay Peartree Garbage Facility.

He said that the community produces more than 40 tons of household trash per day which is picked up, processed and transported by his staff seven days a week.

In addition, more than 160 tons of recyclable materials are collected each month and processed for sale to scrap companies, a process which generates more than $150,000 in funds for Riverbay each year, according to Keenan.

In illustrating the scope of the community, Salazar said that the high-rise buildings alone are comprised of more than 1755 floors, or the equivalent of more than seven World Trade Centers. In addition, the cleaning responsibilities include 160 elevators, 35 laundry rooms, 75,000 square feet of terrazzo flooring, and more than 1.9 million square feel of vinyl tile floors.

One resident asked about the need for painting of each floor. Boiko answered that in the recent past, painting of the public areas of each floor has been assigned on an as-needed basis based on inspections of each floor in Co-op City performed twice per year. But he added that a consideration for the near future include

the possibility of repainting the floors of each building at a rate of approximately 2 to 5 buildings per year. He stressed that at this point, however, that program is only a proposal that has yet to be decided on.

Each apartment door will be painted this year as part of the HUD required installation of smoke detectors and GFI outlets which is due to begin shortly.

When pressed by a shareholder if Riverbay had the right to enter the home of a shareholder refusing to grant access to install these required devices, Boiko said that Riverbay does have the right to enter the home to perform the federallymandated installations. However, he added that every step is being taken to avoid forced entry, including providing 30-day notice to each shareholder of a scheduled visit to allow shareholders to set-up the best time for the visit. Riverbay is set-up to work around shareholders’ schedules, where possible, by having evening and weekend hours. Crews will be available for installation until about 8 p.m. each weekday, Boiko said, and also on weekends.

The federally-required installation on smoke detectors in each bedroom of each home and GFI outlet in each kitchen, bathroom, and balcony will take approximately one hour per apartment and that will include the painting of the front doors. Riverbay is required to have the whole process completed within one year.

The meeting began with a brief presentation on the responsibilities of the Construction Department which includes overseeing the recent window and terrace door installations, all roof replacements, the brick work and all Local Law 11 repairs, concrete repairs, black topping, dry wall installation and insulation.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Mammography Van in Co-op City March 23 Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, will be sponsoring a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van which will be located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Because of the overwhelming response to the previous date, it was decided to schedule another day to accommodate those who could not be there.

This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program.

An appointment is necessary.

Please call 1-800-564-6868 This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership.

Screening coordination and Outreach/ In-reach funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

JASA offers free tax prep for seniors The AARP Tax Aide Program sponsored by the JASA Einstein Senior Center offers IRS-certified volunteers providing free tax preparation at 135 Einstein Loop (Co-op City) in Rooms 34 and 35, second floor, on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

This program will be available through Wednesday, April 10th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. First come, first served. No appointments necessary. For further information, please contact JASA Senior Services at (718) 320-2066.

Caregiver Support Meeting The next meeting of the Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by JASA Senior Services, will be held on Tuesday, March 19th, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Room 31, Bartow Senior Center. Caregiver Support Groups offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are welcome to attend. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

FRONT PA G E

Co-op City performer competes for People’s Choice Award He also talks about his love of New York

BY ROZAAN BOONE City with all of its nuances.

Frank Senior, who lives in Building 6 in “Your sight is so powerful that you’re lookCo-op City, is hoping that fellow residents will ing ahead, not paying attention to the moment. vote for his multi-award-winning documenIf that’s a gift, it’s a beautiful gift,” Senior said. tary, Sound of Vision, which is one of 25 short “I don’t say it’s at tradeoff for what sight is. I films in the PBS 2013 Film Festival competing would love to be able to look for a coveted People’s Choice around the room, or look Award. down the bar and I think that’s Senior is a talented jazz one of the reasons why I like vocalist who was born blind. to sing because I know that at His repertoire includes jazz, least that singing is covering a blues, standards and gospel. whole room because I want to Sound of Vision, which prove to myself that I belong.” aired on PBS on Monday, Senior, who celebrated his March 8, and can now be 60th birthday in Co-op City’s streamed at PBS.org, is an 8Dreiser Auditorium last minute documentary about a Saturday, March 9, with a blind man’s journey to belong. host of friends and neighbors, The film was shot partially in credits his late parents, Co-op City where Senior has Leonard and Eleanor Senior, lived for 17 years, as well as in Frank Senior for introducing music to him other parts of the city.

Photo courtesy of Frank Senior at a very young age. He also In the film, Senior describes counts artists, such as Ray Charles, Nat King the challenges he faces on a daily basis as a Cole, James Brown, Sly Stone and Ella blind man navigating life in the city that never Fitzgerald, among those who influenced his sleeps, admitting, “I’m lost all the time.” He musical style. shares that he was born in Harlem and raised In addition to being in the PBS 2013 Film on 135th Street in the Lincoln Projects.

Festival, Sound of Vision was also accepted “I had fantastic parents who made sure that into the 2013 Atlanta Film Festival, which runs I was part of the neighborhood, not isolated from March 15-March 24. Sound of Vision from anyone,” said Senior. “They really was a 2012 finalist in the annual International encouraged me to go outside and play with Documentary Challenge, winning the 2012 other kids, made sure I had guitar lessons.

Audience Award, as well as the USA POV They didn’t buy me crayons with paper, they Award, the Jury Award for Best Film, Best bought me finger paints so I can play with that.

Editing, Best Cinematography and Best Use That was the beginning of who I am.” of the Experimental Genre.

Senior talks about the fear he feels as a Senior was also the subject of another docblind person venturing out into a world that is umentary, Just Be Frank, which was screened dark to him, nevertheless, he says that when he for the 2010 Harlem International Film wakes up in the morning, he doesn’t just sit Festival, 2011 Aspen Shortsfest, 2011 Gold there and dwell on his fear of going out and Coast International Film Festival, 2011 Palm doing things. “It’s the challenge that drives Spring International Shortfest and the 2012 me,” he said. “And as the day goes on, it drives Melbourne, Australia—The Other Film me. It’s the cycle of my life.”

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Frank Senior has a CD entitled Let Me Be Frank on the market and he is currently in the studio working on another musical project. He is also a guest vocalist on Jacob Melchior’s It’s About Time and Jamhunters: Music Speaks Louder Than Words. In the past, he was featured in the Co-op City NEW SEASONS Jazz Concert Series, which was organized by another Co-op City resident, Mary Pearson, also an accomplished jazz vocalist. Frank has also performed at the Universal Jazz Center, Gracie Mansion, the Village Gate, Bryant Park, Sweetwater’s and the Blue Note, to name a handful of his performance venues.

He has worked with such musical legends as Frank Owens, Earl May, Barry Harris, Harold Maybern, Dakota Staton, Abbey Lincoln, Kenny Baron, Harry Whitaker, George Coleman and Harold Ousley, to name a few, and has won several awards and honors for his work through the years, including a National Endowment for the Arts Award.

On his website, Senior states, “These days, I’m performing more than ever, and it’s what I love!...Music is my life, singing is my love.”At the same time, while he’s confident that his fans will continue to support his musical journey, he is also asking that they support Sound of Vision by voting for the short film through March 22 at www.pbs.org/filmfestival/vote/.

Click on the “All Films” icon to view Sound of Vision and then go to the “Vote” page to cast your ballot for the documentary. The film with the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award, which will be announced on April 2.

This information can also be accessed from Frank’s website, www.franksenior.com, where his performance calendar is also listed, as well as much more information about Frank’s life, music and incredible accomplishments.

Senior’s message to his neighbors is simple, “Please help me to bring this award home to Co-op City.”

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According to Lt. Raymond Duran, commanding officer of Public Safety’s detective unit, at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, a Public Safety officer on his way to work spotted an individual matching the description of the suspect near the vicinity of St. Michael’s Church at Co-op City Blvd. and Rombouts Avenue.

The officer immediately called in the location and the description of what the suspect was wearing and a team of detectives and officers began searching the area. It wasn’t until several hours later, at approximately 9 p.m., that the suspect was spotted again.

Duran said that a team of officers and detectives quietly took positions around the suspect leaving the suspect no means of escape before they approached him. Contact was then made with the suspect and he immediately surrendered. He was then taken into custody by the 45th Precinct detectives for processing.

The suspect, described as a 17-year-old resident of Section 2, faces multiple felony charges including gang assault in the first and second degrees, assault in the first degree, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Chief Apollo said following the arrest: “This is just another example of how dedicated and committed our officers are in protecting the community. The removal of this suspect from the streets of Co-op City ensures that our residents remain safe. I commend the

members of our detective squad, as well as uniformed patrol for their removal of a dangerous individual off our streets. Co-op City is a safer place today due to the actions We’re rooting for you, Jarrell! of our officers.”

The stabbing was said to Ten-year old Cooriginate at a house party on op City resident the 13th floor in Building 1B at approximately 2 a.m. on Jarrell Dukes, who March 3rd. Police and Public was featured in the Safety were called to respond February 9, 2013 to a report of a dispute at the issue of the Co-op party and when they arrived, City Times, will be officers discovered a trail of representing his blood in the stairwell from the school, P.S. 160, in 13th floor to the 5th floor where a man was discovered the Daily News City bleeding in the hallway after New York Citywide being stabbed more than 20 Spelling Bee on times. The victim was rushed Tuesday, March 19. to Jacobi Medical Center for The competition will treatment of the wounds, none be held at Robert F. Wagner Middle School in New of which were believed to be York City. life-threatening.

Jarrell won the 5th grade Spelling Bee at PS 160 Detectives from the 45th last December and went on to represent his school in Precinct brought more than 30 guests of the house party into the New York City Department of Education Borough the stationhouse for question- of the Bronx Spelling Bee in January where was one ing that night and each was of 67 contestants from grades 5-8 in the competition. charged with disorderly con- Jarrel won 3rd place. duct. The ones who were CoKeep up the great work, Jarrell. You are already a op City residents were also winner in our book! We are very proud of you. given community complaints.

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Petitions Committee for clarification as soon as possible so they can be addressed.”

The Riverbay Board has approved Resolution 13-19 setting the date of this year’s annual shareholders meeting, in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, which stipulates that the meeting be held in the month of May on a date set by the Board of Directors.

The 2013 annual meeting of shareholders to elect five candidates to serve three-year 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 22nd when voting by machine will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. After the polls close on May 22nd, the vote tallies will be counted in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

This year, the terms of Directors Helen Atkins, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago and Raymond Tirado are expiring and shareholders will therefore vote to fill five seats on the Riverbay Board.

Any Co-op City shareholder in good financial standing can run for a three-year term on the Riverbay Board, as long as they secure seventy-five (75) valid cooperators’ signatures on their qualifying petitions and return them by the 5 p.m.

Monday, April 1st deadline to the Riverbay Legal Department.

The 2013 election rules also state that no candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

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In addition, the rules also prohibit candidates from accepting campaign contributions from any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Riverbay Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, or persons having direct or indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or inkind, to persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company. The rules further state that any candidate who knowingly accepts such campaign contributions will be disqualified.

A Candidates’ Meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The official listing of the 2012 Board election candidates will then be published in the Saturday, April 27th issue of the Co-op City Times.

The first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, May 4th, in which each of the candidates will place statements and advertisements outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director, and their views on issues facing the community.

The second election supplement will be published on Saturday, May 11th and the final edition on Saturday, May 18.

All candidates’ statements and ads submitted for publication in the Co-op City Times are reviewed by the Election Committee prior to publication and candi-

dates will be notified of any changes made to their statements and ads by Riverbay’s General Counsel.

Last year, the Riverbay Board approved changing the election rules to allow the Co-op City Times to cover the two official Candidates’ Forums. As is the case with other election-related material submitted for publication in the Co-op City Times during the election period, the 2013 Election Committee will review and approve all reports on the candidates’ forums filed by the Co-op City Times staff prior to publication.

There will be two official Candidates’ Forums, the first of which will take place on Wednesday, May 8 in the Dreiser Center Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m. The second forum will be held on Monday, May 13 in the Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 45, also at 7:30 p.m.

In addition, building associations and community organizations are encouraged to host candidates’ meetings in the building organization rooms or community center meeting rooms which will be provided free of charge by the Riverbay Corporation for such purpose and to which all candidates running in the 2013 Board election must be invited. Building associations and community groups interested in hosting a candidates’ meeting must submit a request in writing to the Chair of the 2013 Election Committee beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 1 and no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 23.

The use of any outdoor space owned

by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the Board election is strictly prohibited and no candidate or community organiza-

tion may use the facilities of the Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except for those approved by the Election Committee or unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to Riverbay, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services.

The 2013 Election Committee will be co-Chaired by Directors Othelia Jones and Francine Reva Jones.

A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 30th, 9:30 a.m. at the Board of Elections.

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the following day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times, Saturday, June 1st.

After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 5th and begin serving their terms.

“This is an opportunity for everyone who would like to make a contribution to this community instead of sitting on the sidelines and griping, to make themselves available to run for a position on the Board and to help make the changes they would like to see happen here,” said Director Bailey. “This is a voluntary endeavor and you will spend time at meetings and on committees, but you will be the lifeline of Co-op City’s future. If you believe that you can make a positive difference, then you should run for a position on the Riverbay Board.”

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Financial Condition Last Wednesday, the Board of Directors approved a 1% carrying charge increase over the next two fiscal years. An application will now be submitted to the state of New York’s Homes and Community Renewal agency for approval before it can be implemented. While we understand that no one looks forward to rent increases, it is important that we put the increase into perspective.

In general, you must take into consideration that everything around you is increasing every day, month or year and with many of these increases, we have no control over how much these items are increased and in some instances how often. The price of gas, water and sewer charges or property taxes are good examples.

In particular, our financial condition long range is excellent, based upon the long term, low interest rate loan that we were able to obtain. However, short term, we are not currently in a good position, but we expect that will improve by late 2013.

Here are some of the reasons for our short term condition, which we must

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. point out have nothing to do with how we have budgeted and manage our normal operating expenses: 1) Riverbay cash was depleted with the new loan.

2) Riverbay paid $1.8 million HUD application fee from the reserves we had at NYCB. 3) Riverbay paid $300,000 for third party reports (Appraisal, environmental, property condition).

4) The $2.9 million that Riverbay anticipated to transfer from its $20 million reserve account to Operations to cover Capital Projects costs (Board Resolution #12-46) was withdrawn to hold onto funds for the HUD closing but this negatively impacted Riverbay Operations.

5) The extension fee of $5.5 million that NYCB charged for allowing a refinance through November 30, 2012 was never accounted for in the new Wells

Elevator Inspections Schedule Elevator Category 1 and Category 5 inspections are required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below. Each inspection will take 1- 1½ hrs. to complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators.

C a t egor y 1 Test in g Building 6 140 DeKruif Place Wednesday, March 20th Cars 1, 2, 3 and 4 beginning at 8 a.m. with Car # 1 being done first, followed by Cars 2, 3 & 4.

First Readings - Board meeting, March 13 R eso. #13-25 - Change Order for bid 2343 Building High Voltage Replacement R eso. #13-26 – Management Search Committee R eso. #13-27 – Independent Engineer for Power Plant R eso. #13-29 - Change Order Credit Contract 2726 –Roof Replacement APA

Second Reading Resolution #12-100 SUBM I T T E D BY: O th elia J on es SE C ONDE D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 13t h , 2013 W H E R E AS, Whereas on December 2, 2009 the Board approved Resolution # 0979 for a three year legal retainer with the law firm of Trivella and Forte, LLP, based upon their expertise in employment and labor law; and W H E R E AS, During the last three years Trivella and Forte has successfully represented Riverbay at arbitrations, grievances and collective bargaining negotiations at the flat rate $108,000.00 per year for employment and labor matters, a flat rate of $6,000.00 per year per plan to provide legal advice as the consultant to the Management and PBA Pension plans

and an hourly rate of $225.00 per hour for litigation; and W H E R E AS, Trivella and Forte is requesting that their flat rate of $108,000.00 per year for employment and labor matters be increased to $168,000.00 and include all of the legal services covered under the predecessor retainer, as well as all Administrative Hearings and Administrative Trials regarding any and all claims brought before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights and the City of New York Commission on Human Rights, in addition to any Administrative proceeding regarding an alleged violation of the FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII or equivalent New York State or New York City law; and (Continued on next page)

Fargo loan and since Wells Fargo had the transaction all packaged up by late summer 2012, they did not go back and increase the loan amount from the original $621.5 million.

Financing $5.5 million at 2.4% for 35 years costs $232,000 per year.

6) This extra $5.5 million cost ate into the loan proceeds necessitating the need for Riverbay to PAY $1.1 million at the closing AND to make the December payments of $4.5 million detailed on the prior page.

7) This depletion of cash has resulted in Riverbay having to delay payments of normal operating expenses since late November 2012. We have been able to manage this with our vendors and suppliers and have not yet incurred any late fees.

8) In April, 2013 we will receive quarterly Water & Sewer bills of approximately $4 million, and it is probable that some of these bills will need to be paid late and we will incur late fees of 1.5% on the amount paid late.

9) Once we get past the winter, our fuel bills will drop significantly, and

this will help our cash position.

10) Also, we are hoping that Wells Fargo’s processing of our requests for monies from the HUD Reserves will be processed quicker on a monthly basis.

The first request Riverbay sent in was dated December 4, 2012 and was funded

by Wells Fargo on January 24, 2013.

Our last request was sent in last week for $1.7 million.

E lect r ic Ser vice Thursday, March 14th, while Last our power plant staff performed routine maintenance on the plant switch gear, the breakers on either side were opened. The breakers tripped the systems which caused a 5 minute lapse in service to the following buildings: C-1 feeder, which services Buildings 1-8, shopping center #1, and C-2 which services Buildings 9-14 and 23, 24, 25.

Two of these buildings did not automatically reset; They were Buildings 4 and 20, and they were out of service for approximately 30 minutes. There is no fundamental problem. Maintenance is essential and is continuous. Trips have happened in the past, but it is not often and it is not a system problem.

Respect your neighbors. Please keep the noise level down.

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Co-op City Times

Another convenience for consideration To t h e E d it or : I read the Co-op City Times of 2/02/2013 about the putting of ATM’s in the community centers to help the people of this community have easier access to their money, very helpful to seniors who have a hard time getting over to the credit union to conduct their banking.

I was thinking that there should be one more thing that needs to be added to the community centers that will be of great help to the people of this community.

MTA machines so that we can refill our MetroCards without having to go to the subway. There are a lot of people who ride buses to work who don’t need access

to the subway. These people will have to go out of their way to refill their cards.

The centers are all next to bus stops so people can refill their cards before going to work and avoid paying the extra $1 charge and also avoid having to find time and a place to refill them.

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Second Reading #12-100 W H E R E AS, the proposed legal fees for the Management Pension Plan and the PBA Pension Plans remain unchanged and the proposed hourly rate of $225.00 per hour for state and federal litigation remains unchanged; and W H E R E AS, Management recommends that the Trivella and Forte legal retainer be approved for a three year period.

NOW T H E R E F O R E B E I T R E SO LVE D, that the Legal Retainer with Trivella and Forte is approved for the three year period at the rate of $168,000.00 per year for employment

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and labor matters, including all Administrative Hearings and Administrative Trials regarding any and all claims brought before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the City of New York Commission on Human Rights, in addition to any Administrative proceedings regarding an alleged violation of the FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII or equivalent New York State or New York City law; a flat rate of $6,000.00 per year per plan to provide legal advice to the Management and PBA

Jim Roberts Pension Plans; and an hourly rate of $225.00 per hour for state and federal litigation.

BE I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President is hereby authorized to sign this legal retainer on behalf of the Corporation.

YE S: Ba iley, G r a h a m , I llis, O .

J on es, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o, Ab d u lWa h ha b NO: C ylich , J ohn son , L eslie, Tu r n er ABSTAI N: F. J ones ABSE NT: At kin s, O wen s, Sh a p ir o PASSE D

Second Reading - Resolution #13-02 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or Ba iley SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: M a r ch 13t h W HER E AS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty five (35) requests for proposals for Bid #2783, Building Control System; and W H E R E AS, we received three (3) proposals which were reviewed in detail

by the Project Manager; and W H ER E AS, the Project Manager recommends Leonard Powers, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached).

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2783 with Leonard Powers, Inc. for a total cost of $3,496,873.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors

Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: Ba iley, C ylich, I llis, F. J ones, O . J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o, Tu r n er NO: J ohn son ABSE NT F O R VOT E : G r a h a m , Ab du l-Wa h h a b ABSE NT: At kin s, O wen s, Sh a p ir o PASSE D

Second Reading - Resolution #13-05 SUBM I T T E D BY: O t h elia J on es SE C ONDE D BY: E velyn Tu r n er & K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 13t h W H E R E AS, Riverbay has previously leased space on the roof of Garage 6 to TMobile, for $2,319.00 per month, with an option to renew for five additional five year periods; and WHEREAS, Unison Site Management of 347 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10173, an independent cell site management company has offered to

purchase the T-Mobile lease from Riverbay for $270,000.00; and W HE R E AS, Unison proposes to split, 60% for Riverbay and 40% for Unison, any new cell site tenant revenue from Garage 6 , subject to Riverbay’s preapproval of any new cell tower tenant; and W H E R E AS, Management recommends that the Board accept Unison’s offer N OW T H E R E F O R E B E I T R E SO LVE D, the Board approves Unison’s Site Management Agreement to purchase the T-Mobile Lease from Riverbay for $270,000.00 and to provide Riverbay with 60% of the rental income

for any new Garage 6 cell site tenants, subject to Riverbay’s preapproved of any new cell tower tenant; and BE I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, That the President is authorized to sign the Unison Site Management Agreement and Management is directed to take all necessary action to comply with this Resolution.

YE S: Ba iley, O . J on es, T ir a d o, Ab du l-Wa h h a b NO: C ylich, G r a h a m, J oh n son, F. J on es, L eslie, Sa nt ia go, Tu r n er ABSTAI N: I llis ABSE NT: At kin s, O wen s, Sh a p ir o DE F E AT E D

Second Reading - Resolution #13-15 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or Ba iley SE C O NDE D BY: Ot h elia J on es BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 13t h W H E R E AS, this is a contract request for the Shipping & Inspection of a Gas Compressor to Lincoln, England which is the location of Siemens’ shop that does this type of work; and W H E R E AS, said unit was dropped

by Bay Crane during delivery and according to Risk Management we will be reim-

bursed by Bay Crane’s insurance but not until all bills are supplied; and W H E R E AS, Siemens’ will not start work without a purchase order or contract; and W H E R E AS, the project manager recommends (memorandum attached) that the Board approves Siemens to provide all necessary work as outlined in the attached proposal dated January 4, 2013.

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L ET I T BE R ESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2824 with Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery, Inc. for the cost of

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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.

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$217,750.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended

by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: Ba iley, C ylich , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh nson , F. J on es, O . J ones, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o, Tu r n er , Ab d u lWa h ha b ABSE NT: At kin s, O wen s, Sh a p ir o PASSE D (Continued on page 15)

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Co-op City Times / March 16, 2013

Public Safety Report CCPD promotes Drowsy Driving Awareness

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The annual change to Daylight Saving Time results in an additional hour of daylight every evening. This extra hour of daylight indirectly results in an increase of Drowsy Driving accidents. Although it is only a one hour change, the effects on sleep patterns seem to be more extensive. Longer hours of daylight seem to mask the fact that people are tired. Drowsy driving this time of the year seems to multiply exponentially from this change. Driving while Drowsy seems to mimic the effects of driving while drunk.

By being aware of the signs of drowsy driving and taking steps to avoid driving while tired can save your life. If you find yourself having difficulty focusing or if you cannot remember the last few miles driven, you may be tired and need a break.

If you find your head nodding, frequent blinking, rubbing your eyes, touching your face or hair, it may be your body telling you it needs sleep. If you find yourself drifting out of your lane, tailgating or going over rumble strips, it is a good idea to pull over for a rest.

If you find yourself experiencing any of the above signs of being tired, safely pull over to take a break. Taking a short break, eating a small snack and having caffeine containing beverages does wonders for a person. If you can take even a short nap, the body can be temporarily revitalized. Rolling down the windows or blasting the radio will not keep you awake if you are sleep deprived. If you are traveling a long distance, the best action may be to pull over and spend the night in a hotel.

When the body is tired, there is almost nothing you can do to fight sleep. The body automatically compensates for fatigue by taking micro-sleeps for a few seconds or longer. At highway speed, the vehicle can drive the length of a football and end up driving off the road into a ditch or into another vehicle. This is extremely dangerous and can be life threatening.

If you combine Drowsy Driving with Drunk Driving, you are setting yourself up for an almost certain disaster. Recent media events detail numerous arrests for drunk driving yet people continue to drive drunk. Remember, if you

drink, do not drive. If you drive, do not drink. The Department of Public Safety urges all residents of Co-op City to make sure all members of their family take steps to insure they are safe when on the road.

In New York State, it is illegal to Text and Drive.

Previously, a driver could only be pulled over for another traffic infraction and given a summons for texting and driving in combination with another infraction. Now texting and driving alone is cause for being pulled over and issued a summons. Looking at a text, sending a text or otherwise looking at a cellular device are all summonsable offenses. Texting and driving is a leading cause of fatal automobile collisions.Young people are at an even higher risk due to lack of driving experience. Please make all drivers in your household aware of this new law.

During the spring, it may be likely that drivers might be taking more trips and transporting children or other passengers in their vehicles. It is very important that all drivers are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for passengers of all ages. Using the proper car seat greatly increases children’s safety when they ride in a vehicle. Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle.

Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection with seatbelts.

An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision.

Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision. Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the

event of a collision. Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone. Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading.

Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is a part of your spring festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink.

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

Always remember, if you see something, say something.

Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

2049 Ba r t ow Aven u e, Br on x, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300

O P P O RT UNI T I E S AT C O -O P C I T Y Tell you r fr ien d s, r ela t ives a n d em p loyer s a b ou t :

Public Safety Blotter: March 3 - March 9 M a r ch 09, 100 Dr eiser L oop Numerous CCPD and NYPD units responded to this location for a report of a disorderly person screaming.

When officers arrived, the man ran back into his apartment and refused officers entry. NYPD ESU arrived on scene and as they were preparing to enter the location, a man opened the door. When he opened to door, the subject then charged at officers and had to be subdued as he fought with officers. The man was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation. One officer suffered a minor injury as a result.

M a r ch 07, 2037 Ba r t ow Aven u e CCPD officers responded to this location to investigate two females shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers observed a female fleeing the scene being pursued by the owner.

Officers apprehended the individual and she were placed under arrest for petit larceny.

M a r ch 05, 99 E in st ein L oop A man driving along the Hutchinson River Parkway apparently lost control smashing onto the side walk, damaging an emergency call box, a telephone and Riverbay Corporation property. The individual then locked up the vehicle and left the scene. A few minutes later, the male was located and he led officers back to the scene. After an investigation, the male was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and then later charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

M a r ch 03, 900 Ba ych est er Avenu e CCPD officers responded to this location to investigate the report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers observed a trail of blood that led them to the victim on the fifth floor. The male, who is expected to recover, had been stabbed numerous times, was treated at the scene and removed by ambulance to a hospital. As a result of that incident, more than 32 persons were arrested, and the individual responsible for the stabbing was arrested several days later.

C O NT R AC T SUM M AR Y I nsu r a n ce: Insurance is required

C on tr a ct 2818, Pu r ch a se Wa ter Tr ea t ment Ta nks: Design, fabrication, furnishing and delivery of one (1) complete Demineralized Water Storage Tank, one (1) complete Return Condensate Storage Tank and one (1) complete Backwash Water Tank P r e-Bid M eet ing: March 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bid s Due: April 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bond ing: No bonding is required I nsur a nce: Insurance is not required

C ontr a ct 2821, Pur cha se M otor C ontr ol C en ter s & M a in Br ea ker s: Purchase of motor control centers & main breakers for a water treatment project.

Pr e-Bid Meeting: March 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Du e: April 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: No bonding is required I nsu r a n ce: Insurance is not required

C on t r a ct 2820, Design & I n st a ll “ H ” P iles & C on cr ete C a p for Wa ter Tr ea tment Pr oj ect: Furnish design and installation of concrete support for water storage tanks.

P r e-Bid M eet ing: March 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bid s Due: April 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bond ing: No bonding is required

C ontr a ct 2828, Pur cha se & Deliver y of (2) Hea t E xch a nger s: The project involves the purchase and delivery of two (2) complete Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers.

Bids Du e: March 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: No bonding is required I nsu r a n ce: Insurance is not required

C on t a ct : Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com for more information. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

O p en t o a ll NO N-C o-op C it y R esid en t s fr om M a r ch 18 u n t il M a r ch 29, 2013 O r igin a lly p ost ed : M a r ch 18, 2013

J ob R efer en ce #13-09

I n com e Affida vit C ler k - (2 Tem p O p en in gs) F in a n ce Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: collating annual income affidavit forms by building & apartment; accessing Yardi system to verify shareholder information; accurate entry of provided data; filing of completed forms into tenant files; other miscellaneous projects as assigned.

R eq u ir em en t s - Position will require strong organizational skills, knowledge of clerical procedures including typing, filing and data entry. Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office suite) and have basic math skills. Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Strict adherence to Corporate confidentiality agreement. Applicant must pass aptitude testing.

C on t a ct : Applicants may apply in person at the Bartow Administration Office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily. Resumes may be sent to hr@riverbaycorp.com. *R iver b a y C or p or a t ion is a n eq u a l op p or t u n it y em p loyer *

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Co-op City Times / March 16, 2013

Making a Safer Community Dear cooperators, All cooperators expect to enjoy the quality of life where they can live in a safe environment. We all want friendly neighbors, clean halls and elevators, heat and hot water and to be able to walk the streets without fear. That’s the quality of life which all human beings should expect. However, “the chickens have come home to roost.” Much of the violence would be eliminated if there were more jobs for the American people.

Americans must be cognizant of this and refrain from blaming it on the “one criminal” who commits a crime. Some political groups are calling for “no more government spending,“ yet many wealthy folks took advantage of government entitlements.

You t h P r ogr a m s I commend Director Eleanor Bailey for her efforts in attempting to obtain a football/soccer/track field for our youth.

She has been working with the track and football coaches and Management and architects and engineers to get this accomplished. Several weeks ago, Director Andrea Leslie and I attended the awards ceremony for the Co-op City football and soccer teams and it was extraordinary. At least 50 of Co-op City’s young boys were rewarded for their participation on these teams.

As an original Co-op City resident,

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

my daughters were members of the Zodiacs Track Club, which was very rewarding to the girls on the team. It was a family experience. My former husband was the Bronx coach and I know the sacrifices that these coaches make for the children. While it gives them pride in what the team accomplishes, it is more about giving the child a sense of accomplishment and fulfilling the athletic potential. These coaches, for the most part, volunteer their time and energy for the love of the sport. Unlike my former husband, other coaches have no children on the team, but wish to help the children succeed. In addition to coaching, they make certain that the child is doing well in school. If not, they cannot be members of the team. As a result of obtaining good grades and having outstanding athletic abilities, many received academic and/or athletic scholarships. These sports occupy the time of the children, keep them safe and out of trouble.

A team needs practice space. The track and football coaches must rent space for the children to practice, which gets to be very expensive. They need their own space in their own neighborhood. And, furthermore, the teams are willing to pay to create this field themselves. They merely need the space. That is why I will do whatever I can to assist them in obtaining a track and football field.

I really don’t understand why Management is making it so difficult for the Cowboy Cheerleaders. Management has stated that the liability is too great and there could be injuries and the Riverbay Corporation would be subject to lawsuits. Therefore, Management refused to rent them practice space.

However, it was suggested that instead of cheerleading, they do dances. The coach has agreed to this. Now, Management is saying that they want a Board resolution on this matter. There are many dance groups in Co-op City, and none of them came into being by means of a Board resolution. Why is Management making it so difficult for our children?

Wom en’s H er st or y M on t h In addition to Eleanor Bailey, I commend Evelyn Turner for the outstanding work on the Board of Directors. In less than a year, she has made a difference. In

addition to initiating the College Fair, she has drafted a resolution to interview for new management. Andrea Leslie might not write many viewpoints, but she is sharp in the Board room and her involvement makes a difference.

A few years ago, Rev. Deborah Jenkins, Pastor of Faith @ Work Christian Church, honored me for Women’s History Month. I have always admired her and this year, a special commendation goes out to her for initiating the organization of faith leaders & community against the violence in our community. The next gathering will be on Saturday, March 16, at 3:00 p.m. in the Co-op City Baptist Church, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). All concerned cooperators should be there.

Please inform your neighbors.

Boa r d E lect ion s election of Board Directors is The very important. If you are a shareholder, please participate by signing the petition of the potential candidate and be sure to vote on May 22.

If you have an issue that has not or cannot be resolved through your building association or your CSO, you may contact me and I will try to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

Co-op City Times / March 16, 2013

Elevators involved – Thyssen Krupp, Ver-Tech and Riverbay, to work together on a compromise to the dispute by Thursday afternoon or the court would issue one that none of the sides would like. The strongly-worded warning apparently worked as the three sides reached a stipulated agreement by late Thursday afternoon which Judge Barone then ordered put in place immediately. The agreement called for Thyssen Krupp to send three crews of mechanics to Co-op City by Friday morning, March 14th (yesterday) to evaluate and repair the Thyssen Krupp Northern out-of-service elevators “including the worm gear rotating equipment and related machine components as per the warranty dated 1/12/04.” Thyseen Krupp Northern manufactured the gear elevators in question and Thyssen Krupp guaranteed them for 25 years beginning in late 2004, eight years ago. The elevators were installed throughout Co-op City from 2001 through 2006. In addition, according to the agreement, the third crew was ordered to check elevator 3 in Building 28B for fear that that elevator was being overused due to its companion elevator, elevator 4, being out of service since February 4th .

According to Riverbay, two repair crews did report to Co-op City as per the order, but the third did not show up as of late morning. According to Riverbay, General Counsel Buss was in contact with the court as of Thursday morning to force Thyssen Krupp to fully honor the agreement signed just the day before.

The agreement signed on Thursday also stipulated: “Upon TKE’s completion of its work and upon notification to Riverbay, Ver-Tech shall at Riverbay’s request inspect, evaluate and repair the components Ver-Tech determines are needed to restore first class elevator service as required under the 05-14-09 contract.”

General Manager Cooper and Ombudsman Boiko met with residents of Building 28B Tuesday evening to explain the situation and to assure them that Riverbay was doing everything possible to have the needed repairs and followup inspections completed and full services returned to the affected cooperators as soon as possible.

Three residents of Building 28B and two representatives of New York Foundling-sponsored group homes housed in the building that have been without one elevator’s service since February 4th attended the hearing. The residents were Brenda Gladden, Paula Denson and Beatrice Hancock, and the New York Foundling representatives were Denise Flores, Director of Residential Services, and Marlene Neufville, Program Manager. Cooper said yesterday, “We owe many thanks to those residents and group home representatives who took time out of their schedule to attend the hearing because we believe that their presence at the hearing helped convince the judge of the urgency of the problem resulting in his order to the representing attorneys to reach an agreement for repair immediately.”

Cooper added that “a special thanks goes to Ombudsman Joe Boiko who keeps meticulous records on all matters regarding the elevators and their needs for service. Because of these records, we were able to give our attorneys the documentation they needed in making their arguments in successfully compelling the elevator contractors to live up to their warranties and service agreements.”

When elevator 4 in Building 28B went out of service on February 4th, according to a supporting affidavit filed with the court on March 5th, Ver-Tech technicians arrived shortly after to begin the needed repairs and determined that the repairs related to the warranty of the elevators and the warranty could possibly be voided if anyone but Thyssen Krupp technicians worked on the parts covered by the 25-year warranty.

According to the same affidavit filed on March 5th, Thyssen-Krupp arrived and inspected the damaged elevator parts and attempted to unsuccessfully repair the damage and return the elevator to service. After three weeks, Thyssen Krupp representatives informed Riverbay that they were not able to repair the elevator.

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On February 20th, the same problems occurred with elevator 1 in Building 29A and that elevator also remains unrepaired and out of service.

According to the same affidavit, similar symptoms which might necessitate a shut down have begun to appear in 18 other elevators, with two — elevator 3 in Building 15B and elevator 2 in Building 20A — being monitored on a daily basis to determine if they also need to be taken out of service. So far, the need has not arisen.

The problems do not affect and are not related to any of the high rise elevators serving the 15 tower buildings in Co-op City which are served by gearless elevators.

The detected problems are only related to the mechanisms in the geared elevators; a total of 146 elevators which serve all of Co-op City’s Chevron and Triple Core buildings and the low-rise elevators in the tower buildings.

In making a previous court appeal on March 5th to

order the contractors to live up to the term of their agreements, including and especially the 25-year warranty agreed to by Thyssen Krupp in 2004, the emergency affidavit pointed to the community’s aroundthe-clock dependence on reliable elevator service, making a point of the height of the buildings, the large percentage of elderly residents who call Co-op City home, and the dependence of emergency workers, such as ambulance personnel and firefighters, to quickly reach residents when they are in need of lifesaving services.

According to Riverbay, Judge Barone has ordered a follow-up hearing scheduled for April 8th to gauge the progress of the agreed-upon repairs.

Due to all sides reaching an agreement on repairs Thursday, a hearing previously scheduled for this Monday, March 18th has been cancelled.

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Co-op City Times / March 16, 2013

Building 11 Association Our Monday, March 4th meeting started promptly at 7:35 p.m. The inspirational message was, “Worry does not take away tomorrow’s trouble, It takes away today’s peace.” Thank you, Diana Garcia, for these encouraging words.

The Building Association Welcome and Announcements were given by Ms. Deborah Henry, President. She gave us the Riverbay Fund 2013 event calendar which included the Saturday, March 30th Egg hunt. This event will be held in Section 1 and the Saturday, March 9th Cancer Drive. Detailed information is posted in each building’s lobby. Ms. Henry reminded us to return all Window Guard Forms ASAP. The 45th Community Council Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at 8:30 a.m.

The cost for this affair is $15 and will be held at the beautiful Villa Barone Manor. Chief Apollo will be honored at this affair. Please see Ms. Henry if you are interested in attending.

Shareholders are encouraged to continue to call Public Safety with any noise or quality of life complaints.

The Building Association will be collecting the annual dues of $5 per household in all three buildings over the next two weeks. Please look out for the postings in your building lobby. We thank you in advance for your support.

Chief Apollo from Public Safety was our guest speaker at this meeting.

Chief Apollo shared with the shareholders several programs here at Riverbay. The R.U.O.K. Reassurance Program, which is a free program

offered to anyone 21 years and older.

Each participant receives a telephone call during the morning hours. If there is no response after 3 attempts, an officer is dispatched to the resident’s apartment. The second program that was presented was the Emergency Services Database Program. All residents with any type of disability were encouraged to complete a form with their emergency contacts. This information is used when there is a blackout, electrical outages or any natural disasters. The enrollees are notified and checked on by Public Safety. The third program that was presented was the Emergency Alert System Program which provides mass communication of information throughout the community via Everbridge. Chief Apollo gave us important statistics regarding the various Community Complaints that are received by Public Safety, the building sweeps, summonses issued, garage inspections and arrests that were made in 2012 and 2013. We thank Chief Apollo for his time and this detailed information.

Please support our next Fun Filled Bingo Night which will be held on Friday, March 22nd, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear of Building B. We thank our Building 11 Association volunteers and congratulate our 50/50 raffle winner.

The next Building Association meeting will be held Monday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. We hope to see you there.

— S h e il a Ri c h burg

Zodiacs Track Club The blessings continue to fall upon us. Twenty-five Zodiacs qualified for the 2013 USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships. On Sunday, February 24th, we competed in the Northeast Zone Championship for an opportunity to participate in the USATF National Indoor Championship.

There were 6 Zone Championship meets throughout the country. The Northeast Zone Championship consists of Adirondack, New York, Connecticut, Long Island, Maine, Three Rivers, Mid Atlantic, New England, New Zodiacs’ student athletes sporting their medals Jersey and Niagara. after earning a spot at the Nationals.

There were over 800 children competing in the USATF Northeast Zone to all and good luck at the Nationals.

Championship. The following Zodiacs’ Zodiacs compete all year round in student athletes qualified to go to the multiple events from cross 2013 USATF National Youth Indoor country, indoor and outdoor track and Track & Field Championship: Giovanna field meets. Our children learn how to Tolbert, Aaliyah Perez, Adaria Reeves, balance sports and education. Anyone Julian Caldwell, Jasmyn Phillips, Joseph interested in joining the Zodiacs Track Websterrutledge, Sukanya Wade, Taylor Team, we will be having our semi-annual Douglas, Keelan Thomas, Tyron Ingram, orientation during the last week in March.

Dantae Lindo, Taje Nelson, Jordan Location, date and time will be posted on Ingram, Joshua Nickens, Jordan Samuels, our website, www.zodiacs track.org, or Kendall Todd, Adrian Swift-Henry, contact President Thomas Francis at 718Diamond Jackson, Josephine Kendall, 679-2060 or co-President Winston Kayla Johnson, Darius Gordon, Alix Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATScott, Tamara Rodriquez, Michael CLT@AOL.COM. — Wi n s t o n D i n k i n s Rogers and Jaelah Eargle. Congratulation

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Let’s Be Heard Greetings, neighbors.

On March 18th, you will have the opportunity to pick up a petition and run for a seat on the Board of Directors.

Speaking for myself, I can tell you it is a rewarding experience and if you are fortunate enough to be elected, you will begin to feel a special responsibility to Co-op City in the knowledge that you can help shape the present and future of this great place to live. The position is sometimes demanding on your personal time, but well worth it to be able to represent your fellow shareholders as a Board Director.

So as spring approaches us with the

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Raymond Tirado Treasurer

renewal of nature, consider a new and rewarding experience in your life and run for a seat if you are interested.

Good luck.

Working for a better Co op City. Thank you.

I can be reached at 718-320-3351; ccdirector@optonline.net, or write to the Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bx., NY 10475.

A ssembly man B enedetto prov ides free income tax preparation to seniors Assemblyman Benedetto is offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Zerega and City Island). Tax papers can be dropped off at the Assemblyman’s office. This service is limited to seniors over the age of 62 who meet the following criteria: • Simple taxes only • Complete copies of 2011 federal and state returns must be included • Name, social security number, and date of birth of all people claimed on the return as a dependent • Adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2011

must be under $50,000 All necessary paper work must be included as a complete file and brought to the office, otherwise they will be returned Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax documents to Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 3602 East Tremont Ave., Suite 201 or 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12, anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The tax preparer will collect documentation until March 15 and no more tax papers will be accepted after that date. All participants will be contacted when the forms are completed. ) For more information, please contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at (718) 3202220 or (718) 892-2235

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Spread the word THANK YOU to all of you who have joined the weekly Prayer Walks, organized by faith leaders & community against violence, every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in all sections in Co-op City. We meet in front of the community centers.

For those of you who are still not sure if you should participate, here is something to think about. In Co-op City today, no cooperator, except the selfish or irrational, can claim neutrality in the quest for safety nor fail to consider the implications of ongoing gun and domestic violence taking place in our society. Many cultures historically have used prayer as a guide.

In a sense of community awareness, we as cooperators must use our knowledge, commitment and skills for the benefit of ALL cooperators. We must collectively protect the community against unethical and hypocritical practice by any individuals or organizations engaging in social welfare activities. We must like never before stand ready to engage in anti-violence activities showing that Coop City is united on the side of a safe community, especially for our children and seniors. We will show nothing, nada, if we sit still at a time like this. We will not sit back and watch our community weaken, our children shot, stabbed, bullied and do nothing.

On Saturday, March 16, please join faith leaders & community against violence at Co-op City Baptist Church, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 50, lower level at 3:00 p.m. Invited guests are from the 45th Precinct & Co-op City Public Safety Department. Topics will include, but are not limited to: Definition of Trespassing and Youth Detention Policy.

Our Police Department should see to it

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Evelyn Turner Assistant Secretary that police don’t become the oppressors of the citizens of Co-op City. We don’t want our youth especially, to have disrespect for authority, regardless of practices of aggression and brutality of a few officers.

Faith base leaders and cooperators will continue to team up with law enforcement to share important information, develop seminars, and training. We need to enlist you – our community members to help spread the word. Only with an increase in community awareness can we begin to send a message that Co-op City is not living with the fantasy that we don’t have the symptoms that lead to criminal activity.

Very soon, the community will have an opportunity to vote for 5 Board of Director members. It’s time to review what incumbents especially promised prior to being elected.

I will not be a candidate but an update of my first year (flyers) follows: I have supported open Board meeting, however, televised Board meetings has not happened. I supported the HUD guaranteed loan that continued and strengthened the Mitchell-Lama Program. In the best interest of all, I have submitted a First Reading Resolution to support a fair bidding process for a Management contract.

Presently, Marion Scott Realty has a one

year contact. If allowed, a search committee will be appointed to solicit and review proposals from management companies, including Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., who are interested in serving as Riverbay’s managing agent.

Another First Reading Resolution I submitted is to hire an independent engineer to review and report to the Board, and later community, whether the $900,000 plus for the training and related expenses for professional Power Plant consultants are being spent in a proper and cost effective manner.

Both of these Resolutions may be disapproved at the Second Reading by a majority of 8 votes. Cooperators will be informed of the results. Another campaign pledge was to save millions by employing Riverbay union staff instead of outsourcing. When the issue of supporting union staff, and Dr. Martin Luther King’s efforts to support union workers came up, Directors were reminded that Dr. King is dead.

I am supporting expenditures for new lobby doors that are handicap accessible.

The inadequate recreational, sports and exercise facilities for our youth continue.

We have not been able to get indoor space for cheerleaders or raise private and public funds to upgrade football and track fields.

With the assistance of a core group of volunteers, a successful College & Career Fair was held for our youth. For the first time ever, elementary students from grades 3 up were invited. We had over 700 participants and top notch colleges represented (Wellesley College, Harvard, Maritime College, Howard University, Dillard, Bethune Cookman University, College of New Rochelle, Mercy,

Lehman, Yale, to name a few). The next College and Career Fair will be bigger and better. S a v e t h e d a t e , Saturday, September 28, 2013.

Cooperators are being charged the new equity to transfer apartments and are also subjected to ridiculous succession rights regulations by HCR (Home and Community Renewal.) Director Bernard Cylich and I spoke to a representative from HCR in December and were challenged by a high ranking representative to submit something in writing to modify these regulations. This is a work in progress.

What happens after the election in May, 2013 will determine who gets appointed to what committees. The community will also get a new President, the most powerful position on the Board. The President and Management can make certain financial decisions without the approval of the entire Board of Directors. If a Resolution is on record, the President can decide whether to enforce it. Also, Directors are not allowed to interfere with the day–today operations of the Management Company. However, cooperators pay the legal fees when contractors don’t live up to their warranty, (i.e. elevators).

Co-op City is not immune to this bleak economy, unemployment, economic disparities and violence. However, as we work for the common good in a collective manner positive change will happen.

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Building 13 Association In recognition of Women’s History Month, we want to salute all the fantastic women past and present who continue to influence our lives both directly and indirectly. Today, in celebration, the Women Keeping It Real workshop group will attend “Sistas’: the Musical,” written by Dorothy Marcic and support a female restaurateur with dinner at B. Smith’s.

This month, the Building 13 Association meeting will be held on March 28, at 7:00 p.m. and our guest will be Juanita Net, Director of Cooperator Service Offices (CSO). This department provides information regarding policies and procedures about how Management works.

Services performed at Co-op City usually are initiated from the CSO’s, such as work orders, inspections, community complaints, hall closets, damaged apartments,

noise complaints, appliances, throwing objects out of windows and personal damages to apartments resulting from fire, air condition leaks and pipe breaks.

Association membership dues will be collected the week of March 17-23, Sunday, 12-3 p.m., and weekdays, 47:00 p.m., Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Once you have completed your membership and if you have received your annual affidavit papers, we will notarize them for free with the proper identification.

F r id a y Nigh t F u n Ser ies P a r t I I I will feature “Talking Textile:” Quilting Panels. Each created panel can be added to a quilt of your own or donated to the community quilt. Adults: April 5th from 7-10 p.m. (Adults, we are asking for a $10 donation for materials). Saturday Arts and Crafts: Children: April 6th from

12-3:00 p.m. (free). All are invited to participate.

Ha r r a h’s C a sino a nd Wa r mda ddy’s Soul Food Dinner /J a zz an d Blues C lub in Chester, Pennsylvania (current bonus, $30 slot play by casino subject to change).

Event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, leaving from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m., departing from Warmdaddy’s at 9:00 p.m.

The second payment of $50 is due by May 31, (or payment in full of $100, if seats are available). For additional information, use the contact resources listed at the end of this article. Tickets are selling fast. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME to all of our events.

Sa nds C a sino/W iner y/Ou tlet Shopp ing/Bu ffet Bona n za event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner

on Saturday, September 14, leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by casino subject to change). Cost: $85, $45 by June 15, and $40 by August 1.

The outlet stores are on the premises and include Coach Factory/DKNY/Guess/Nine West/Tommy Hilfiger/Charming Cha rlie/Corningware/Dressbarn/Bass.

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

—Leslie Peter son

Building 33 Association The Association building meeting on February 26 with Assistant Treasurer of the Riverbay Board of Directors Daryl Johnson was a very exciting and enjoyable evening. I think he really enjoyed the cooperators who were in attendance. They asked some very interesting questions. He is looking forward to returning. We will have him back.

It is a shame to have such a big building and only 20 people can come

to a meeting. The cooperators, who came down, thank you much.

Everyone else has it so good they can afford constant rent increases.

You don’t even know who is running this place. You don’t know because you don’t read the papers, you don’t come to the Board meeting or any meeting that we have in Co-op City.

When it comes time for the Board elections you don’t know who to vote for, because you don’t read about the

candidates. Recently Ms. Turner informed us of an upcoming rent increase, who else informed you?

I think it is about time for Building 33 to wake up. Last year, about 100 people voted, we have 384 apartments in this building and only 100 people voted. You are a disgrace. All I know is you better wake up and smell the roses.

We have a lot of young families living in here without anything for your young kids to do, is your Board

of Directors kid friendly? You don’t know do you? Check this out. There was talk about the Bingo Hall for a center, a perfect spot what happen?

So support your building meetings and get informed!

Get well wishes go out to the sick and the shut-ins.

Our sincere sympathy to Ms. Delores Roach and her family, in the loss of her beloved sister.

—P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

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Run for the Board To start, I would like to let everyone know I will do my best to make sure that we keep this community up and running well. Also, I want you to know that I will do my best to make sure that your voice will be heard. So, regardless of your race, nationality, or any condition that you might have, you will receive good, proper, and effective representation from me.

R u n for t h e Boa r d Have you ever thought about making a good contribution to your neighborhood? Do you like to help people? Would you like to see things get better here?

Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should consider running for the Board of Directors here.

Do you see the current condition of our Board? Do you see the attitudes?

What about the fighting and the gossip columns? Well, things don’t have to be that way.

Look, life is not about fighting, tearing one another down, and treating people in a bad way. No, life is about doing what’s right towards people, being kind, helpful, and doing your best to set a good example.

Now, no, we’re not perfect.

However, we can make things better here. We can bring in new management that will support and represent our vision of affordable housing. We can also bring in lots of new improvements to this community.

P ick u p You r P et it ion It all starts with picking up a petition and getting at least 75 valid signatures.

Now, did you see that word valid?

That’s right. The signatures will be checked and verified for validity. So, if one signature is not valid, and you drop

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Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer

down to less than 75 signatures, then your petition will be disqualified.

And, that’s why I made sure that I had more than twice the amount of signatures that I needed when I ran back in 2011. This way, my petition could survive a challenge from anyone.

G o t o t h e M eet in gs There will be a lot of meetings to attend when you’re running for the Board. Nevertheless, please go to the meetings and make your voice known.

Now, when I ran, I made sure that this community knew that I meant business, with no games! Nevertheless, this community is in need of people with this same kind of strong, no-nonsense attitude. And, that means that you stay true to this community. In other words, do not flip once you get on this Board.

How is it that you can feel one way towards Management, the excessive spending, the increases, before you get on the Board, then you change everything once you’re elected?

No! And, that is why I would like for this entire community to start holding people accountable for this flip-flopping. So, when candidates go to the preelection meetings, I would like for them to be questioned on their viewpoints about a variety of things going here.

How do you feel about Management and their spending habits? How do feel about the continued increases, etc.?

C h a n ge You r Vot in g H a b it s Times are getting tougher. So, we must get tough and run our community in a way that is beneficial to us. Now, some people are perfectly content to side with Management on everything that goes on here. However, we have to ask ourselves if these people are fit to be on the Board and to represent us.

Bottom line: We need a new approach to the way that we run things here. So, please think about choosing candidates that will bring in a new approach and they will represent our best interests.

W h a t Do You G et ?

“Daryl, what do you get for being on the Board?” Well, I get a sense of satisfaction when our cooperators can get good, quality leadership and good service.

Financially, most of the Directors receive a $50 monthly check, pursuant to a Board Resolution, to help offset their cell phone bills. The other two Directors—the President and the Treasurer—receive a $100 monthly check, also pursuant to a Board Resolution, to help offset their cell phone bills.

Also, a few years ago, Cablevision gave all of the Directors a reduced rate on their cable bill. And, a reduced rate is still in existence. So, Cablevision’s triple play—internet, phone, and cable with a lot of channels—will be about $25 a month for all three services.

Now, when I was elected to the Board back in 2011, I asked a caller from Cablevision if our Board had to support their efforts to be here. And, the

caller said no.

Well, what about the Verizon FiOS service? Verizon started doing work here in Co-op City. So, FiOS is welcomed to bring their service here.

P u t t in g it a ll Toget h er We need additional cooperators, with diverse, no-nonsense backgrounds, to run for the Board. We cannot and will not let the existing state of affairs that has persisted in this community for years to continue here. No! Our goals should be: Bring in new Management, dramatically reduce our budget, stop, what I believe to be, are unnecessary carrying charge increases, and make a lot of changes to the way that we conduct business.

By the way, the new mortgage reduced our mortgage payments by $10 million a year. However, we have people here that still want our carrying charges to go up. How is that possible?

C lose We need Board members with a new no-nonsense approach that will help to clean this up. So, please call me if you want to run.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net. (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

National Council of Negro Women It is often that the negative actions of our youth are characterized in the news, but the Co-op City Section of NCNW, along with the Riverbay Fund, were very proud to host an annual Black History Celebration which showcased the talent of the youth, in addition to providing community service and leadership projects for other youth. The participants were awarded beautiful certificates for their participation. The Black History celebration was motivating, educating and inspiring.

The 12th Annual Black History Youth Celebration took place on Saturday, February 23rd at Dreiser Auditorium B. We want to thank the emcee for the afternoon,

Mr. Ralph Dunniehigh from the Co-op City Toastmasters, who did an outstanding job.

Bravo, a standing ovation and a BIG thank you to all the participants who showcased their talent, educated the audience or gave words of inspiration. Yakuma Lua/Luis Ramos II, Harry S. Truman H.S. Varsity Cheerleaders sponsored by SASF, Dewitt Clinton H.S. Lady Steppers, Learning Ladder Day Care Center, NCNW Saturday Academy, Garvey School, Aisha Broomes, Tayla Ellison, Allison Simmons, Andrane Love Broomes, Rey Allen-Bronx Children Theatre, Division of the Theatre International, Inc. - sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City, Co-op City Baptist

Building 27 Association Hello, neighbors. I trust all enjoyed the snow and are looking forward to Spring. Hopefully, the climate changes have been keeping us all in suspense, but each day is a wonderful day. The association continues to encourage new cooperators, men, young adults to come and join in with new ideas, solutions and in keeping informed of what is going on around you now and in the future.

We are looking to form an entertainment and fundraising committee. Have ideas? Come and share them with us.

G E NE R AL M E E T I NG Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the lobby, rear of Bldg. 27C. We will continue with our discussion of the January meeting. Let us know how our new machines in the laundry room are. I have heard more negatives, than positive. Perhaps it will take a little

time to adjust to.

DUE S C O L L E C T I O N: The annual dues is $5 per family. The building association representatives will be on duty in each lobby of Bldg. 27A, B, and C. The date is Friday, April 5, at 4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

At this time, the association will offer to each cooperator who pays their dues an opportunity to win $25. The cooperator’s apartment number will be entered in a drawing at our next meeting in May. If your apartment number is drawn, then you are a WINNER. You need not be present to win. NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sick and shut-in, and to all that are in bereavement, we offer our deepest sympathies. PEACE AND LOVE and have a wonderful week.

—H . O ver m a n

Church Praise Dancers - Kids 4 Christ, Blossoming Praise and Ladie-N-Praise and Ann Sinclair from the Riverbay Community Choir.

We would also like to thank our youth hostess who did a wonderful job, the Delta Gems of the Bronx Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Also, there were exhibit tables that displayed the inventions of some of the Black inventors, pictures of African artifacts from the private collection of Dr. Pearl Primus, in addition to a health table where guests received health information and free giveaways.

We would like to thank Michelle Sajous,

Director of Community Relations, Riverbay Corp.; Costco of New Rochelle; volunteers and those who made donations to help make the program a success. We also want to thank everyone who came out on a cold rainy day to support the efforts of NCNW and the Riverbay Fund. It was also good to see Councilman Andy King in the audience. There were over 250 people in attendance.

The Black History program was chaired by me, Lori Melton, and Michelle S. Davy.

The committee members were Barbara Smith, Vivian Wescott and Alma Walther.

—Lor i M elton

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Second Readings - Resolutions #13-20 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: O t h elia J on es BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: M ar ch 13t h , 2013 WH E R E AS, Management has prepared the proposed budget for fiscal 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the current level of services for shareholders; and WH E R E AS, the proposed budget also includes funding for the shortfall in the Reserves to complete the HUD required projects, specifically the Water Treatment facility and Boilers in the Power Plant, and the installation of Smoke Detectors and GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) outlets in every apartment; and WH E R E AS, the proposed budget requires one increase

Emergency Readings Resolutions #13-28 SUBM I T T E D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go SE C O NDE D BY: L ea h G r a h a m , O t h elia J on es BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: M a r ch 13t h , 2013 WHE R EAS, the Purchasing Department put bids on the e-Bid System for the purchase of smoke detectors and GFI outlets required by the HUD loan; and WHE R EAS, the Purchasing Department received three bids for each item; and WHE R EAS, Two contracts will be given as follows: Contract #P425, First Alert Smoke Detectors to Independent Hardware, Inc. and Contract #P426, Leviton GFI Outlets to Aetna Electric, LLC; and WHE R EAS, The cost of the smoke detectors are $11.02 per unit: and WHE R EAS, Purchasing will be ordering 28,326 smoke detector units with a total cost of $312,152.52.

WHE R EAS, The cost of the GFI outlets are for the 15 amp (this is a combo unit, light switch & outlet) for the bathroom are $10.60 per unit and the 20 amp for the kitchen & terraces is $8.10 per unit; and WHE R EAS, Purchasing will be ordering 18,490 units of the 15 amp outlet with a total cost of $195,994 and 20,310 units of the 20 amp outlet with a total cost of $164,511 with a combined total of $360,505.

NOW THE RE FOR E, L E T BE R E SOLVE D: that Riverbay enter into Contract #P425 with Independent Hardware, Inc. in the amount of $312,152.12 and Contract #P426 with Aetna Electric, LLC in the amount of $360,505.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: Ba iley, O. J ones NO: C ylich, Gr a ha m, J ohnson, F. J ones, Leslie, Sant ia go, Tir a do, Tur ner, Abdul-Wa hha b ABSTAI N: I llis ABSENT: Atkins, Owens, Sha pir o DEF EATE D

(More resolutions to be posted next week.)

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council wishes to announce that a program commemorating Yom Hashoa will take place on Wednesday, April 10 at Vladek Hall at the Amalgamated Houses in the West Bronx. We will view the 2013 video “Names, Not Numbers” and will follow with a discussion with SAR students of this important work. A bus will pick us up in front of the hardware store at 12 p.m. that day, and we should be back in Co-op City before 3 p.m. Please call Lynn Levine at 718-320-1234 or come into the office (Room #18, Dreiser Community Center) to reserve a seat on the bus. There is no charge for this event. Eat an early lunch and share dessert with us after the program!

—Lyn n L evin e

in carrying charges of 1.0% (one point zero percent) effective October 1, 2013 and no increase during the second fiscal year (from April 2014 to March 2015) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2015 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WH E R E AS, for the month ended January 2013, the average carrying charges per room per month was $205.06 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective October 1, 2012 based on authorization by the HCR in 2011; and WH E R E AS, the 1.0% carrying charge increase effective October 1, 2013 will raise the current average carrying charges from $205.06 per room per month to $207.11 per room per month. This increase will enable Riverbay Corporation to meet its obligations; and W H E R E AS, the proposed budget was reviewed with the Board’s Budget Committee on January 24, 2013 and

also submitted to the full Board of Directors for consideration; NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE , R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the fiscal years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 is approved and Management is authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above stated carrying charge increase. Upon the NYS HCR’s review and approval, Management is authorized to implement the carrying charge increase that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes.

YE S: Ba iley, C ylich , G r a h a m , I llis, O . J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, Tir a d o, Tu r n er, Ab du l-Wah h a b NO : J oh n son ABSTAI N: F. J on es ABSE NT: At k in s, O wen s, Sh ap ir o PASSE D

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Were We Had? Back in April 2009, a contract awarded for restoration of the north sector Greenway provided for “additional 8 inches topsoil material for final grading.” Several months ago, Riverbay Board Director Francine Reva Jones and I surveyed that area with two Riverbay staff members and saw no evidence of topsoil.

Riverbay’s Director of Buildings and Grounds later told a meeting of the Board’s Youth Committee that the field could not be reseeded, since only recycled material had been placed on the field and real topsoil had to be carted in by Riverbay before grass could be planted. A team of track consultants present at that meeting also reported only recycled material on that section of the Greenway.

I brought this to the attention of Herb Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, and suggested that the contractor should make good on the missing 8 inches of topsoil or credit Riverbay with the $473,800 that we’d been charged for. Freedman’s response was that “Management has taken no steps with regard to the alleged missing topsoil since staff does not believe it is missing.”

Meanwhile, I asked Riverbay President Helen Atkins and Counsel Jeff Buss to get the topsoil or the $473,800 we paid for it. Is Management watching the store?

Not long after Garages 2 and 7 were restored by a contractor who had been awarded the work without a proper bid process, Board members began to hear complaints about thousands of cracks in the concrete floors. Even before that issue was resolved, the contractor was given approval to restore the remaining 6 garages.

When then-Board Treasurer Cleve Taylor videotaped examples of the flaws in the concrete flooring, the contractors assured him that Neogard coating would cover those cracks and protect the con-

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich crete from water damage. The question not answered at the time was whether the Neogard was covering already defective concrete!

In 2007, the State Inspector General reported the following information about this contractor: - He was awarded a Riverbay contract for over $45 million without a bid process (the cost of restoring all the garages skyrocketed to nearly $110 million) - He submitted no performance bonds - He was barred from performing any work for the City of New York for 5 years.

And now, at a recent closed Board meeting, the same contractor is awarded a $635,400 job to perform non-warranty maintenance repair resulting from “wear and tear and everyday usage.” Andrea Leslie, Daryl Johnson, and I voted “no.”

A U N I O N TO W N – U N T I L M A R I O N S C OT T At the same meeting, Directors Leslie, Johnson, Evelyn Turner and I voted against Management’s recommendation to award a contract for flooring asbestos abatement to a non-union contractor. This is work that since 2004 has been performed by a union contractor. All such outsourcing of Riverbay work – with the exception of an elevator service contract — has gone to nonunion contractors. We live in a community developed by some of the state’s largest unions and built entirely by union labor, primarily for union families. And for 30 years, until Marion Scott arrived here, all workers

Building 31 Association Do you have questions regarding painting, plastering, tiles, flooring in your apartment. Are you dissatisfied with the service that you received or are you unable to resolve issues after an inspection? Then, you should be at our next meeting. We will have our general meeting on Tuesday, March 19th at 7 p.m., instead of our usual Monday night. We ask that you join us at this meeting to hear from the representative of the Restoration Dept.

Please focus on our bulletin board for activities happening in your building, such as our knitting and crochet group meeting on Mondays, game or movie night.

Also note that applications for our scholarship will be coming out next month so if you have a high school graduate living in your apartment and the family is a paid member of the association, then here is a heads-up, tell them to watch for the notices.

We have lost a great supporter of our scholarship program. Benjamin T. Frederick passed on February 22, and although he did not live in our building, he saw a need to help us in our endeavors.

For several years, he made generous contributions to our scholarship fund and did not want any recognition for it as most of

our contributors. The committee sent thank you cards along the way but we wanted to give him an honorable mention now so all of you would know it takes a village to raise a child and he took hold of that and went with it with his unselfish gifts. To his family, we extend condolences and share something you might not realize he did for our building. We have had a few contributors since the inception of the program and to them, we are very grateful. We continue to fight the fight and ask that anyone interested in supporting this program contact a committee member listed on our notice posted on the bulletin board. Education is the key to success and we want to help open the doors for our youth with this key.

Remember the $5 annual association dues are being collected now in the lobby, check the notice for time and date posted in lobby. Apartment should have received envelopes under your door which should be returned with name and apartment on that envelope.

Please show your support anyway you can. We appreciate your participation and input at our meetings. Remember, Tuesday, March 19th at 7 p.m.

— M ar i l y n M cD a n ie l

A Me ss ag e f r om C . S. O . D e p t: Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming constantly at all hours... these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

in Co-op City — including painters/plasterers, floor installers, garage repairers, electrical testers and installers, roofers, masons and emergency plumbers — belonged to unions.

S EA R CH F O R M A NAG I N G C O M PA N Y o r G E N E R A L M A NAG E R I welcome Director Turner’s proposed resolution to establish a Board committee to begin searching for a managing company or a general manager. I introduced a similar resolution two years ago, which failed because several Board members argued that management must first be evaluated. Such an evaluation committee had been established in 2005 but there is no record that it has made reports or even met at all!

The Board as a whole did meet once as an Evaluation Committee, but no action has followed.

D E M O C R AC Y I N C O - O P C I T Y – A G OA L Kudos to Director Francine Reva Jones for her Viewpoint criticizing the Board for circumventing some of its own resolutions to enhance democracy. There’s a Board resolution – which replaced a similar resolution adopted in 2003 - calling for a minimum of 3 open Board meetings a year, with gallery sessions. Those resolutions are regularly disregarded. According to another Resolution #11-32, both first and second readings of resolutions must appear in the Co-op City Times. However, the publishing of the first reading resolutions in the Co-op City Times was, for whatever reason, significantly delayed after the passage of Resolution #11-32. I believe that only because I raised this issue, these readings are now reported in the Co-op City

Times, though unfortunately only as oneliners that don’t give cooperators much of an idea of what actions the Board is considering.

G O F IG U RE !

In the ongoing tales “told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,” the “erudite” voice emanating from the bleached Riverdale haven proclaimed in his City News, 2/21/13, “Belcher says Cylich not like Martin Luther King.” Belcher’s right, and I certainly never made such a claim. What I have expressed about Dr. King – in addition to boundless admiration – is that “Hagedorn’s [publishereditor of the City News] sleazy tactics remind me of the rumors of adultery, concocted and circulated by then FBI director J. Edgar Hoover that hounded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” I also said that the scaremongering brings to mind the fantastic charges about President Obama’s birth, university records, or his Affordable Care Act as a socialist plot.

The Riverdale rant goes on accusing me: “Cylich, who had made his career of attacking Marion Scott’s role in Co-op City, has now become an apologist for them.” As usual, not a single example is given.

If you throw mud on the wall, some of it is sure to stick! In this Alice in Wonderland world, the laughable charge that I’m an apologist for Freedman comes from the Horowitz who recently named Freedman MAN OF THE DECADE on the front page of his tabloid. Go figure?

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Building 34 Association The general meeting of our association will take place March 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Guest speaker to be announced and posted at a later date. We have many concerns to discuss and we need a consensus of cooperators to do so. As neighbors, we discuss problems among ourselves in the laundry room, at the bus stop, in the line at the supermarket or just running into each other on the street. One of the purposes of the building association is to come together and not only find out what the concerns are, but also work together to maybe find solutions or at the very least help a neighbor resolve their issue. We need numbers and voices to be a force and remain a viable community.

We are also looking for people with skills to form small groups. Can you knit, crochet, sew, or have computer skills?

There is something we can all learn from each other. Retirees, if you are bored with your now day-to-day after years of working, bring some of those life skills and ideas to the association and maybe share them with your neighbors.

This is the first week of our laundry room closing. Hopefully, this has not caused a hardship travelling to Building 33 and 35 to get your laundry done.

Thankfully, the weather has not been too cold. When our laundry room reopens, there will be detailed instructions posted.

Please read them carefully and comply with the advised use thoroughly to avoid

any problems with the machine and any loss of laundry.

Free mammograms are again being offered Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m.4 p.m., outside of the Baychester Library.

Since this is Women’s History Month, I encourage women 40 and over who have not had a mammogram in a year or more to take advantage of this offer.

Also, if there is a family history of breast cancer (mother, aunt, sister) and you are under 40, you should also get screened. Along with this, women should do monthly breast exams because you will be the first to notice a change in your body. The high number of deaths from breast cancer in our community is not because we are more prone to this

disease, but because we screen and get treated later. Do not become a statistic, screen now!!!

Many of you are asking about our bus trip. In order to keep the trip interesting, we are exploring different and fun adventures. Keep the first or second Saturday in September open. We hope to have the details in place by the end of the month.

Happy birthday, Pisces and Aries. Get well wishes to all who have been under the weather this winter. And our continued heartfelt condolences to those families who have recently lost loved ones.

As a final note, building dues will be collected shortly. Look for us in the lobby. —L a Ver ne F loyd

Building 21 Association All eyes on u s The question of the week is what will our next fundraiser be? We are asking for your ideas. There are so many things out there. We are looking for something that will benefit people personally and collectively. There must be value in our fundraiser that will benefit its participants. It must be affordable, convenient, ethical, healthy and legal. With that said, we ask you to contact us through our email at the bottom of this article.

Our demographics are changing here in our building. It is time we reached out to our new neighbors. It is important that we inform them about our Building Association. It is important for them to know about the committees that decorate our lobbies every holiday, the committees that lobby for better landscaping in our area and the security watch squad committee that keeps an eye out for things that interfere with our quality of life.

If you are interested in being a part of

some of these committees, come to our next gathering. Yes, I said gathering. Our meetings are so informative and relaxing people ask when our next gathering will take place. Well officially, it is every third Tuesday of the month.

This month, we will be hosting our CSO manager, Vanessa Aldea. Everyone is welcome to come. Remember, seating is limited so first come, first seated.

We are launching a campaign to make sure ventilation in bathrooms without windows is working properly. Please

Keep Co-op City clean!

check to make sure the vents in your bathrooms are working properly. One simple way to do this is to place a sheet of tissue up against the vent. If it is working properly, it will cling to the vent. If not, then the vent is probably not working and you need to contact maintenance.

Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: (347) 504-1821. —Kevin L a m b r igh t

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Wake up, stand up, stand up for your rights You have heard about our budget, fellow cooperators, and how much it is costing us on a daily basis from everybody trying to cut the budget and disseminating wrong and inflated numbers, yet I believe there are several ways we can indeed cut our budget without impacting our services here in this community and which could even possibly enhance this community with an excess of money.

There are some simple things that we have to do but it is necessary and for which we must all stand up for. We must put an end to this selective asbestos abatement program. We all have to show our strength and unity to both the state and city that we are being bamboozled to the tune of $5M a year.

We tell all of our friends, we don’t pay for electricity, gas and water, that

they are included with our maintenance charges, but do you know how much electricity, gas and water we as cooperators use on a daily, weekly and monthly basis? If we were to sub-meter every apartment in Co-op City, I guarantee that we would see our bills for these utilities decrease by almost 25%. We use water in this community like there’s no tomorrow. If we would conserve and call Riverbay only when there’s a leaking faucet, more for hot water than for cold because it takes gas to heat up that water, not washing our dishes with the water running, turning off the lights and television when not in use, think about the

C o m m u n i t y o u t r e a c h : Remember to join us on Thurs., March 21st at 7:30 p.m. when we meet at the College of New Rochelle (CNR), Co-op City Campus, 755 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475.

Ask yourself: Where else can I get positive individual attention at such low cost?

Where else can I meet others working to improve their public speaking voices?

Where else can I learn at my own pace?

The answer: Only at a Toastmasters Club!! Here’s your chance on Thurs., Mar.

21 at 7:30 p.m., the College of New Rochelle, Co-op City Campus, 755 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475. It’s free; it’s just for you; it’s just for friends.

Thank you, members, for braving the bad weather last Thurs. and attending our meeting. We had a great time, including nine members who took advantage of the “Big Deal” to renew at a discount price.

Considering the weather, the offer may be extended for those members who had planned to attend, but were unable. We also had two new members to join.

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis

savings we can realize. In fact, there are some folks who still have their holiday lights up. Is that necessary?

For our garbage, did you know that we pay for garbage pick-up in our manpower and our trucks which cost gas to run and for which we must pay insurance?

Why isn’t the city doing that? We are saving the city millions of dollars and we are being taxed twice for the same service. We could save at least $2M on that a year if they would reimburse us for the job we are doing for them.

It costs about $10M per year to operate our own security department, and if they weren’t here, that would be the job of the New York City Police Department.

Why aren’t we being reimbursed at least 50% of that money that it is costing you, the taxpayers, twice for the same service? I can go on down the list, vandalism,

cooperators who disrespect our property, all of these savings could add up to approximately $15M a year. Do you know what impact that could have on our budget?

And that is why I say, attend your Board meetings, your building association meetings, join an organization of your choice, and discuss these matters and how they can affect your wallet. We are being taken for granted here, but we cannot afford to take everything for granted ourselves. This is my message for you this week, fellow cooperators.

Get involved and become an informed cooperator. And, give me a call; We must have some open and frank dialogue.

Let me hear from you. I can be reached at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gamil.com – no attachments, please.

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Townhall as a whole yet does not enjoy the level of patrol services from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as other neighborhoods do, this, despite the fact that Co-op City residents are also taxpayers.

“Our officers are the first responders to most incidents that take place here at Riverbay,” said Cooper.

In addition, Co-op City also has its own central garbage facility at Peartree and garbage is picked up 7 days a week and brought over to that facility, which results in the city’s Sanitation Department having to pick up garbage generated by Co-op City’s 55,000 residents from one central location instead of sending manpower and vehicles throughout the 320 acre property to pick up garbage building by building.

According to Cooper, both Speaker Quinn and Councilmember King have

Welcome, Fred and Marilyn. Speeches as usual were also great. New TM Jeanine Brown gave her “Ice Breaker” and told us about her journey coming to the USA from Jamaica. TM Lori Melton told us to “stay where you are, but don’t stay there.” Wow. That speech gave us a lot to consider when making lifetime choices and finally, TM Lauretta Jaysura informed us of ways to improve our impromptu speaking. Folks, never miss a Toastmasters meeting – you never know what you are missing. That is why we’re

looking forward to seeing you Thurs., March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at CNR, 755 Co-op City Blvd., Bx, NY. N o t e : Regular meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thurs., at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartow Center, unless otherwise noted.

To a l l m e m b e r s : Yo u r D u e s a r e D u e : Please bring to a meeting or submit to Co-op City Toastmasters, 3300 Connor St., P.O. Box 72, Bronx, NY 10475.

Deadline: March 22. You need us and we need you. Please remit ASAP. —L. Ja ysura

the unnecessary asbestos abatement every time flooring work is done in Co-op City’s apartments that currently costs the community’s shareholders approximately $4M annually.

“They are trying to determine what revisions can be made in the legislation that can result in there being some relief to Riverbay, with respect to our obligation to abide by the law,” said Cooper.

Cooper also reported that Councilmember King was instrumental in coordinating a meeting with representatives of Local 78, who are the unionized asbestos containing material handlers who were picketing throughout the development after negotiations with a contractor hired

by Riverbay broke down.

“These are some of the most immediate responses to our requests for assistance from these public officials,” said Cooper.

It is hoped that the townhall meeting will give the elected officials a forum in which they can ask cooperators pertinent questions as they relate to what their concerns are and how city or state agencies can help. The meeting will also allow Ms. Quinn and Mr. King to talk about any goals or objectives they may have as it relates to working with the residents of this community.

General Manager Cooper noted that there are various reasons why it is important for the Riverbay community to work closely with its elected officials. “Any time we are able to receive assistance in reducing the cost of operations, it is a big deal for this housing company because of our size and the fact that services provided to a population of more than 55,000 people comes at considerable costs,” he said.

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been very receptive to Management’s requests and have begun to assist Riverbay on several levels.

One such collaboration was the City Council’s support of a Bill that is being presented in Albany that will enable officers of the Co-op City Public Safety Department to have full peace officer status as their current “Special Patrolmen” status is both tenuous and restrictive in that legislation can be passed at any time to eliminate the Special Patrolmen status, said Cooper, who also pointed out that the Special Patrolmen designation also prevents Riverbay from hiring people in this capacity who do not live within the five boroughs.

In addition, Cooper pointed out that attorneys from the city’s General Services Department are reviewing the language of the legislation that requires Riverbay to do

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Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, April 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

H a r r a h ’s C a sin o We will be going to Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Pa on Saturday, May 18. First pick-up from Dreiser Rehab at 9 a.m., then on to Asch Loop at 9:15 a.m. and Einstein at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $35 per per-

son; Casino rebate: $30. Please don’t forget your government issued photo ID. No refunds. Payment must be received no later than Wednesday, May 1. Make your reservation today. Call (718) 320-0033.

Wiz of Oz a n d ch or us a u dit ion s con t in u e Wiz of Oz rehearsals and chorus auditions every Saturday this month in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. Not ice: All Sect ion 5 food pa n t r y p a r t icip a n t s 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 be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Bla ck For u m Lyon ’s M a ne Tr a ck C lu b There’s still time to register for indoor

track. Call for information, (718) 3208035.

L ob st er fest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Foxwood Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150.

Second payment of $50 due by March 20. Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation.

E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m 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.

Volu n t eer s wa n ted We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Ton y I llis

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in March: Clifton Adams, Carroll Brown, William L. Banks, Murray M. Kerner, Clarence Powell, Jacob L. Randolph, Herbert Rosenberg, Raymond Riley and Norman Thomas. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein

Loop, Room 41. Our office number is (718) 320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

The next general meeting will take place on Saturday, March 16 at Post 1871 at 11 a.m. On March 5th, the Bronx County meeting was held at Post 1871.

Fourteen members of the American Legion attended the meeting and among the 14 members, 5 were members of Post 1871 and the rest were from other Posts in the Bronx; light refreshments were served to all members. Well, one item that caught my attention was that in 2014 all American Legion Post members will have their dues increased but if you

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing E XE C UT I VE BOAR D M E E T I NG The CTSAH executive board and committees will be meeting on March 18th at 7:30 p.m. at Dreiser Loop community center, Room 8. We will be making final decisions on “HUD Victory Dance.” We welcome our members and community to our open executive board meeting. Come hear about the next workshop being planned and the planning of the BSO to perform this summer in Dreiser Loop community center.

VI C TO RY DANC E I S SE T for M AR C H 23r d The Victory Dance will be held on March 23, in Dreiser Center Auditorium A. Set ups will be available and we will have a 50/50 raffle. DJ Carol will keep us moving with great entertainment. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

For tickets, Bernie, 646-522-5498;

Claudia, 917-570-7582; Dolores, 718379-0910.

BRO NX SYM P H ONY O R C HE ST R A R E T UR NS T O C O -O P C I T Y The CTSAH sponsored a successful classical with the BSO last year in Dreiser Center. Due to overwhelming calls, the CTSAH will be honored to host another moving event. Attending the orchestra will be free to all! More details on event will follow in upcoming articles.

Interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes. At our meetings and workshops, you can examine issues affecting our community and take part in affecting them.

CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475; WWW.CTSAH.NET. —Seb a st ia n Ula n ga

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club Thank you to members who attended on Tuesday, March 5, even though we had a delay in getting in our assigned room. We had a lively discussion about issues in our community and the upcoming elections. We also discussed the need to have a fundraiser in the Spring. Each member will be working hard to get cooperators out to vote for 5 Riverbay Board members in May, 2013.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 2. We also encouraged support of other clubs & organizations in the community who provide an array of services and activities.

We need to pay close attention to the Mayoral race that is coming up as we will need ongoing support from the

next elected Mayor of New York City.

We are very proud of our Democratic President, Barack Obama, who recently offered a tribute to the above par civil rights icon, Rosa Parks, in the U.S. Capital. It is the first full-height statue of an African-American woman in the Capital’s Statuary Hall.

We also honor all the women leaders in Co-op City who are creating new movements, maintaining established clubs, organizations, Riverbay staff members and Building Presidents. We are all benefiting from women’s expertise and creativity. My hat off to you.

You are invited to join our club.

Dues are only $25 yearly. Call 718320-8088 for an application.

—E velyn M . Tu r n er

pay before 2014, you will pay the old dues. This will be discussed at the next general meeting. A reminder: on March 22nd, a dinner will be served at the Turner Club at 7 p.m. sharp for those members who paid their $35 to attend the dinner.

The next event that will take place is the dinner at Antun’s in Queens in April. This dinner is $65 per person. If you’re planning on going, please make an effort to turn in your money when you can. Any Post member who bought a jacket, your jacket is here. After you leave the meeting, remember to take your jacket with you. When you arrive at the meeting, please sign in and

turn your cell phone off or turn it down, thank you for your cooperation. All Post members, try to arrive to all meeting on time. This way, you will not miss any information that was discussed at the meeting.

The older you get, the more you enjoy things you hated as a kid—like taking naps and getting spanked.

A survey was conducted to discover why men get out of bed in the middle of the night: 5% said it was to get a drink of water, 12% said it was to go the bathroom, and 83% said it was to go home to their wives.

This information was provided to you by your post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

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African-American Association of Co-op City Thanks to all who attended the general membership meeting last Saturday. The following is a summary: Jobs workshop was cancelled this month, due to inclement weather. Our Education leader, Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, was featured for Black History Month in the 2/23 edition of the Co-op City Times. The Line Dance Class will have a Spring Workout, Saturday, 4/6, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium.

We welcomed a new person who informed us of the attack on her teenage daughter by a policeman from the 45th Precinct. It was suggested that she attends the “Stop the Violence” rally on 3/16, 3:00 p.m., Co-op City Baptist Church, Einstein Center. ** The 9th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar will be held Sat., 4/13, 1:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. All are welcomed. Sandra Mitchell offered to help.

** The Black History Month Gullah Film Festival with the Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations was a success. A recordbreaking number of 70 people attended. ** Valentine’s Day Party - All in attendance enjoyed the Valentine’s Day Party with music by DJ Smooth. We played the Dating Game and the couple went on a dinner date. Their pictures appeared in the 2/23 edition of the Co-op City Times. ** Library closing - It was explained that the Library and Riverbay negotiated special rental rates and the library is holding them to it. ** Commercial merchants - The Riverbay commercial merchants received astronomical tax bills and they nor Management can ascertain how the figures were derived. Management is allowing them to pay their share in

monthly installments and the shareholders must pay the balance. ** 1% increase - Management has proposed a 1% increase. There were objections because there were two 3% increases over the past two years. It was explained that costs have increased, i.e., construction, water and other expenses and that the increase might not be able to be avoided. Director Daryl Johnson is looking for ways to cut costs. ** Stop the Violence - Faith leaders have organized a meeting for 3/16, 3:00 p.m., Co-op City Baptist Church, Einstein Center, Room 50 (lower level). ** The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will hold a victory dance on 3/23, 8:00 p.m., Dreiser Center Auditorium, $25. ** We acknowledged Women’s Herstory Month. Sandra Mitchell and

Meena Sharpe-Hicks were recognized for their contributions to the Association. ** Ramarley Graham Case - The trial date was changed to 3/19/13, 8:30 a.m., Bronx Courthouse, 265 E. 161st St., Bronx. Please attend. ** Central Park 5 Case - Was rescheduled to 3/20/13, 2:30 p.m.

Federal Courthouse, 500 Pearl St., NYC. Please attend.

Roger Toppin donated a lovely gift which was won by Sandra Mitchell.

Thereafter, all enjoyed music, refreshments and then viewed the documentary “Hidden Colors.”

Next Meeting: Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar, 4/13, 1:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31.

May Meeting: 5/11, 4:00 p.m.

Agenda: Nomination for new officers.

— F r a nc i n e R. J o ne s

Retirees of Dreiser Loop F O R YO U R AT T E N T I O N : a) This is an election year for all offices. The Nominating Committee is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in holding an office.

You may pick-up a Candidate Form in our Dreiser Clubroom 19 on Mondays or Thursdays after 3 p.m. b) The Membership Committee is conducting a New Membership Drive. All new members’ names will go into a raffle.

The Membership Drive will cover those existing new members, as of this past December 2012, and new members who joined in the months of January, February and March. The winner will be announced at our April meeting.

M a r k y o u r c a l e n d a r : Mark your calendar: The RETIREES’ Spring Bash will be held on Wednesday, April 17 in the Dreiser Auditorium. The donation is $35.

Refreshments will be served. Music by DJ Carols Productions. Get your tickets from Beverly Waller in Clubroom 19.

T R AV E L E V E N T S : (Departing from Dreiser Loop). Come join us on the following dates: • March 19-21 (Tues.-Thurs.), ATLANTIC CLUB Casino, Atlantic City.

Price: $210/double and $275/single.

Rebates: $20 slot bonus, $20 food credit and $20 cash bonus. AND…a stop at the RESORTS Casino ($25 slot bonus) before returning home. (Boarding 9:30 a.m.) Contact: Beverly James, 718-3793077.

• May 20-25th (Mon.-Sat.). Price: $579 double. Discover Florida’s history, natural beauty, and beaches. Your bus tour to FLORIDA will take you to 3 exciting warm-weather destinations: AMELIA ISLAND (enjoy stroll along beautiful Fernandina Beach), ST. AUGUSTINE (first and oldest city in America - tour, shop and visit the Fountain of Youth), and finally guided tour of JACKSONVILLE, “Where Florida Begins. A perfect getaway. $100 deposit required. Final payment due by April 18th.

• June 29th (Sat.), SENIOR DAY Picnic, Holiday Hills. $75. A day filled with fun, games, and endless food.

• Sept. 16-18th, (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 day/2 night). During your tour, you’ll see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital.

Photo stops are made at major Washington, DC monuments, including

NAACP - Co-op City Branch The Nominating Committee of Branch #2210 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) shall convene a special session for the sole purpose of presenting a nomination slate and open floor nominations at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 in Room #36 at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center #3.

We are seeking persons who are mem-

bers of the branch in good standing for the following officers: President, 1st Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.

Candidate Consent and Petition for Nomination Forms will be available at the meeting or by calling 718-671-3748. We encourage all members in good standing to attend this very important meeting.

— B r en d a B r own

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association Our next General Membership Meeting is Monday, March 18th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. We have invited Chief Apollo of our Co-op City Police Department to join us. There are issues in Building 12 regarding security that need to be addressed. We are asking all of our neighbors to join us on March 18th.

We cannot stress enough the importance of our seniors signing on to the RUOK Program. If you need a form or would like the program explained to you, come to our meeting.

If you see something, say something.

Do not leave newspapers or any other

material in front of your door. Someone may think you are not at home and try your door knob or ring your bell. Discard material left at your front door in the compactor room. Please make sure you are expecting a delivery and ask for the name on the package before you open your door.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sick and shut-in, to the troops and to all who have lost family and friends. We welcome our new neighbors. Come and join us. To reach us via email, building12@verizon.net, or call 718-379-7841.

— S o n j a Ma x we l l

the White House Photo Opportunity.

Price: $319 double. (Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784).

N O T E : Deposits, checks/money orders only, accepted for all trips now. No refund after final payment deadline (30 days prior to trip date).

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation.

May 11th, 8:00 p.m. Price: $90. PATTI LABELLE, soulful songbird, at Lehman College. (Depart 6:30 p.m.) On THURSDAYS (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER

7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

All checks/money orders (for trips and shows) payable to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

G O O D A N D W E L FA R E : And to those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and we wish you brighter days.

Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”

— C l a u d e t t e D av i s

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Church of God’s Children We encourage you to attend the Sunday School Classes at 11:30 a.m., where the topic is “Discovering your Spiritual Gifts.”

(Descubriendo sus Dones Espirituales).

Please join us and be a blessing to your house of worship. God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. —1 Corinthians 12:18.

We invite you to visit our house of worship, or visit any one of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. Follow God’s voice where He leads you. It is important that your faith increases, and it increases by the hearing of the Word.

Church of God’s Children worship center cordially extends an invitation to you. Our location is at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). Church

office is open daily Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; sanctuary is open for prayer.

Call 718-790-9120.

Sched ule of Ser vices: Sunday – 9:30 a.m. Worship in Spanish; 1:15 p.m. – Worship in English; Sunday Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday – prayer 7 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday Service – 11:00 a.m. – ONE SERVICE ONLY. COGC Worship Team will have a Resurrection Presentation.

Summer Program Registration, call 718-671-7265; email: church127@ optimum.net.

The Book Shop/Goodwill Ministry open Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – 163 Dreiser Loop.

Holy Week – 3/24 thru 3/29: Services

every evening at 7 p.m.

NOTHING OF THE OLD LIFE! Doesn’t that sound nice? 2Cor.5:17 “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new.” Our Lord never tolerates our prejudices—He is opposed to them and puts them to death. We tend to think that God has some special interest in our particular prejudices, and we are sure that He will never deal with us as He has to deal with others. We’ll even say “God has to deal with other people in a very strict way, but of course, He knows that my prejudices are o.k. But we must learn that God accepts nothing of the old life! Instead of being on the side of our prejudices, He is deliberately removing them from us. It is part of our moral education to see our prej-

udices put to death by His divine intervention. The one thing God wants from us is our unconditional surrender. When we are born again, the Holy Spirit begins to work His new creation in us, and there will come a time when nothing remains of our old life. Our old gloomy outlook disappears, as does our old attitude toward things.

How are we going to get a life that has no lust, no self interest and is not sensitive to the ridicule of others? How do we have a love that is kind, not provoked and thinks no evil? The only way is by allowing nothing of the old life to remain, and by having only simple, perfect trust in God—such a trust we no longer just want God’s blessings, we only want God Himself. Be blessed.

—Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church R est For t h e Wea r y Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28 One of the themes of the Genesis account of creation is rest. The Bible speaks of God after he made the world, that “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.”

Genesis 2:2,3.

The question that comes to mind is why God, who is said to be omnipotent would need to rest. Jesus (who is the creator made flesh) answers the question in Mark 2:27 saying that the Sabbath was made for man. Since he was just created, and he would need instruction, God created the Sabbath,

the extra day so that he could spend that time with man.

As the days turned into the years, and sin blighted all of creation, the Sabbath was forgotten until God reminded the people of Israel to remember to keep it holy. The Sabbath then stood as both a reminder of God as creator and redeemer “Remember the Sabbath day to keep to holy. Six days shall thou labor and do all your work but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God... for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them and rested on the seventh day.” “You shall remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt and the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the Lord your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath.” Exodus 20:8-11:Deuteronomy 5:15.

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome.

Week ly Sch ed u le: 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. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, the fifth Sunday in Lent.

Please note that during the Lenten Season, instead of Bible Study on Wednesdays, we will celebrate Stations of the Cross. Last week, the service was led by the Bible Study Group, and on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m., the Altar Guild will lead.

Sunday, March 24, Palm Sunday/

Sunday of the Passion/Liturgy of the Palms, service led by our Sunday School children. Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m.

East Bronx IPC joint Lenten Service at the Haitian Congregation Church of the Good Samaritan, No. 661 East 219th Street, in the Bronx. You are all invited to attend.

F u n d r a isin g Act ivities: March 23, starting at 12 p.m., Cake Sale at the church.

April 20, fun-filled bus trip to Warmdaddy’s in Philadelphia, featuring soul food and live blues and jazz music with time at Harrah’s Chester Casino.

Seats are $100 and a deposit of $25 is required to hold a seat.

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

“Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven,*and whose sin is put away!”

(Psalm 32:1) —M . C h a m b er s

Today, more than ever before, God desires to spend time with us, instructing us as he did Adam at creation, and guiding us through the desert of this world as he did the people of Israel. The words of Jesus (the creator and redeemer) speaks to our hearts today, come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Join us this Saturday, as we observe the Sabbath, a memorial of creation and redemption and learn from the Bible.

Br ea d M in ist r y: Saturdays, 2:30 3:30 p.m. Get some for yourself or a neighbor.

Our Regular Programs are open to everyone.

R egula r M eet in gs: Wednesday Prayer Meetings: 7:30

p.m..

Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies, 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs, Saturday, 5:00 p.m., ages 6-17 C h ildr en ’s E xer cise P r ogr a m Sundays, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.; Free Ad u lt E xer cise P r ogr a m Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.; Free The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. Visit us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

—Ak in sola O yela kin

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

accept most health insurance plans

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

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

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718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

For a lot of people, the power of God has to be demonstrated. It just can’t be preached or described.

People have got to be able to get their hands on it and see it. The Apostle Paul took this approach in 1Corinthians 2:1-5. Let’s go into the Word of God: 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come

with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.

4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. I nv i t a t i o n s : Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m.

Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning

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!! 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.

Sun d a y Sc h ed u le: Adult Bible Study - 9:05 -10:00 a.m.

Prayer, Meditation and Devotion - 10:00 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.

R e a d i n g f r o m S a c r e d S c r i p t u r e : Psalm 40:1.

I n v i t a t i o n t o t h e c o m m u n i t y : Please join us for our special Palm Sunday service, March 24, 10:30 a.m. Our special guest preacher is Pastor Carol Landrum, New Greater Love Ministries, Co-op City.

Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. The second Sunday in April at 5 p.m., we’re having a one night revival service.

God gave me my church in order to fellowship with others and meet with Jesus. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. Thank you, Father!

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apo stle Gl ady s R. Lit tl e

Church of the Savior Come and be blessed by this powerful woman of God. M a r c h 2 9 , G o o d F r i d a y - There will be a special showing of “The Passion of Christ” at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome!

We e k l y A c t i v i t i e s – Every person is welcomed.

Our bereavement group WILL NOT be in session until April 1 at 6:15 p.m. God bless you.

Our Tuesday Bible Study WILL NOT be in session until April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Smith will be teaching the meaning of the Resurrection and its connection to Passover.

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.

T h o u g h t f o r t h e W e e k : “We are judged by what we finish. Not what we start!”

— R e v. D r. R o b e r t A . S m i t h , J r

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.

T h o u g h t f o r t h i s : “By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me - a prayer for the love of my life.” Psalm 42:8 How could this have happened? What could I have done to stop it? One of my kids has made a decision that send my emotions out of control. Another night without sleep; my mind wouldn’t stop thinking. During the day, I do well trying to focus my heart and my mind on God’s promises to make all things work together for good. But at night, the struggle to trust becomes more than I can bear. My mind pulls me into so much pain, tempting me to focus on my troubles. It’s there that the battle becomes more intense. A war between my faith and my fears.

What if things never change? Will my kids make the right choices in life? What can I do for those who are struggling with different diseases?

Do you ever struggle in the quiet of the night? The battles we face are real. We can make King David’s words in Psalm 42:8 real in our lives. During the day, he allowed the Lord’s love to direct him. Knowing he was loved gave him the strength to make the hard choices that were the best choices. At night, he stopped all the thinking and just praised God. When the lights are turned out, we can arm ourselves with truth and worship for the only one that can carry and fix our troubles. Make your prayer a song to God and praise Him all day long. Watch your heart go from fear to faith as you trust in the Lord.

“When I said, ‘My foot is sleeping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Psalm 94: 1819

A Mess age from C.S.O. Dept: Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming constantly at all hours... these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”

We remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-9451992. 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.

C H U R C H S E RV I C E S C H E D U L E 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 – 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained S p ec i al E ve nt s Married Couples special event – Saturday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME. — R e v. S a m C o l o n

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Serving all cultures & faiths

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

CHUR CH SCHEDU LE: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T H E F O L L OWI N G P RO G R A M S A R E AT T H E C H U R C H ’ S A N N E X : 2053 A SCH LOOP N O RT H ( C O - O P C I T Y ) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

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

S U N DAY S C H O O L B R E A K FA S T P RO G R A M F O R O U R C H I L D R E N A N D YO U T H Sunday School for children and youth is now in session. Our program begins at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast to follow. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth.

Birthday greetings to our beloved Founding Member Miriam Henson on her 106thbirthday on March 20th. May God continue to bless and keep you in His care.

OT H E R SC H E D U L E D E V E N T S : H O LY W E E K S E RV I C E S - A L L AR E W ELCOM E Thursday, March 28th, 7:30 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service with Co-op City Baptist Church at (135 Einstein Loop, Section 5, Co-op City).

The following Services will be held at Community Protestant Church:

* Friday, March 29th, 12:00 p.m. - Good Friday Service - “Seven Last Words” March 31st, RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER SUNDAY) ** 5:30 a.m. – Sunrise Service 11:00 a.m. – Morning Service * Fish Fry after Good Friday service sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry ** Sunrise Breakfast after Sunrise Service sponsored by the North Carolina Team Saturday, April 13, 4:00 p.m. – The Missionary Ministry presents An Evening of Inspiration and Praise featuring the internationally renown ARC Gospel Choir directed

by Ann Sinclair and Loretta Faison. Special Guests: Keisha Washington and the CPC New Generation Youth Choir. Admission: $20/adults; $10/children 17 and under. For tickets, call (718) 379-8514, (646) 327-1712 and (718) 379-8775.

Saturday, April 20th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Trip to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Donation: $45.

For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754.

Saturday, April 27th, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Shepherd’s Ministry sponsors a Birthday Celebration in honor of Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens at Eastwood Manor.

Donation: $55 adults; $40 children up to 16 years old. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 213-0623.

August 29 – September 2 – Come join the Nurses’ Ministry on their fantastic 4-day Cruise to St. John, Canada, leaving from the “Big Apple!” Price: Inside Cabin - $750; Ocean View - $860; Balcony - $930. Initial deposit: $150. For additional information, call Joyce Fowler (718) 671-7935 or Travel Arranger Monica Smith (212) 497-7674.

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.

E van G . M i t c h el l —E

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. for children and adults. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level).

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m.

Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, March 20 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 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, April 9.

On Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m., the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) will be having a Senior Brunch and Forum. This forum is a follow up to our previous forum on Retirement and is entitled “You’re Retired – Now What?” The event will be held at the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Join us as speak of viewing retirement as a new chapter in our lives and explore options available to pursue and the need to be involved and active to enhance our golden years. Our facilitator will be Eleanor Minor of Single Source Productions. Please call 718-6718449 or 718-379-5267.

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every

Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L i s t of P r o gr a m s a n d E ve n t s : Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

The First Lady’s Ministry is celebrating Women’s History Month on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. with HERstory. Their theme is “A Woman of Influence.” The guest speaker will be the Honorable Shirley J. Saunders, Deputy City Clerk (Bronx) and Female District Leader, Co-op City, 82nd Assembly District. Donation is $15 adults and $5 children (6-12). For information/tickets, call 718862-9243, 646-842-2458 or 718-320-3774.

The Scholarship Ministry is on the move again and they are inviting you to join them on August 11, as they travel to Chicago. This 6 night/7 day trip includes 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners), motor coach transportation and lodging. We will visit the historic Navy Pier, the world class Shedd Aquarium, the DeSable Museum of African American History and many other sights. The cost of the

trip is $650 double occupancy. A $100 payment is due immediately. For additional information, call 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com.

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.

— H a tti e L . L u c as

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Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

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

Seniors’ Ministry meets Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Join the Women’s Fellowship for an afternoon of fashion and fellowship at the Walking in God’s Authority Fashion Show, to be held on Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. See any of the fellowship members for tickets. Donation is $10.

Please join us for our Good Friday Service as we celebrate the last Seven words of Jesus on the Cross on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Please join us on Easter Sunday, March 31, for a 6:30 a.m. sunrise service and a regular Easter Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8148 or (718) 320-0409. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753047, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.chur— C ar o le H aq u e chofnewvision.com.

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Mon., March 18

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Library

Library 9:30 am -1:00 pm, Rm. 31

Bingo 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Room 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Room 31

Word Games 9:30am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Card Games 2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Room 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

Line Dancing 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am, Rm. 49

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Tues., March 19

Current Events 10am, Rm. 31

Dominoes

Bingo

10:00 am, Rm. 49

1- 3:30pm, Rm. 31

Tai Chi

Dominoes

11:00 am, Rm. 45

9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7

Alert & Alive

Bingo

9:30 –11:30am, Rm. 31

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Card Games Jazz Dance & Music Class

Zumba

Matinee Movie w/George

Wed., March 20 Thurs., March 21

Stay Well Exercise 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11:00am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Bingo 1-3:30 pm, Rm. 31 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9;00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30am 11:30am, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 2

Dominoes

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Chat Session

Stay Well Exercise

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

10:00 -11:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

11:00 a.m., Rm. 49

Line Dancing

Word Games

Bingo

10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

9:30 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 1:00 pm-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Card Games Jazz, Dance & Music Class

Basic Computer Training w/Bernice 10 am - 11:30 am, Rm 35

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Crochet and Knitting

10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes

10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing

10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

Women’s Line Dancing 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 & 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 36

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Meditative Moments

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

Bingo

11 – 12 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games

1 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30–12 p.m., Rm. 25

Card Games

Card Games, Dominoes

Card Games

2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Therapeutic Yoga

10 a.m., Rm. 31

Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday

Sing Along

10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

(Schedule subject to change without notice*)

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Chat Session 11-12, Rm. 31

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Mondays: 1st Mondays: TBA

PRICE

Whole wheat bread Fruit

Alt: Egg salad

Roasted rosemary & garlic chicken Orzo Green beans

Orange pineapple juice Baked Salmon w/chive mustard sauce Kasha varnishkes Winter blend

Thurs., Mar. 21

Beef stew Mashed potatoes Carrots & celery

Whole wheat bread Fruit

Minestrone soup Pollack 2/lime dill sauce brown Rice pilaf Spinach

Challah bread Fruit

Alt: Tuna fish

Fri., Mar. 22

¼ roast chicken Greek style roasted potato Spinach Alt: Gefilte fish

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that the members please call their center in order to register for lunch for the week. Registr a tion for lu n ch a da y in a dva n ce h a s been discon tin u ed.

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Library

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., March 22

2:00 - 4:00 pm, Rm. 7

Whole wheat bread Fruit

Orange juice Polish beef w/onions Toasted barley Green beans

Wed., Mar. 20

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

Meat loaf w/gravy Mashed red potatoes Kale

Alt: Vegetable liver

1-2pm, Aud. A

10:45 am-12pm, Rm 31

Whole wheat bread Fruit

Chicken breast w/creamy mushroom dill sauce Mashed potatoes Carrots

Tues., Mar. 19

Mixed Cultural Dance Mind Teasers

Chicken w/lemon & tarragon Egg barley Mashed turnips

Alt: Chicken salad

10:30-11:30am in Aud. B

Word Games

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange pineapple juice Turkey burger Brown rice Tossed salad

Mon., Mar. 18

10:30am-11:30am, Rm. 7

2:30pm, Rm. 31

2:00-4pm, Rm. 31

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30am -10:30am, Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 – 11:00, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2:00pm-3:00, Rm. 2 Cell phone & iPad Training 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Rm. 7

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Date:

PICK-UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser Stew Leonards $5 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

Super Wal-Mart $15 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

Bowling $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips please call: (718) 320-2066 New Payment Schedule - Payments 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.

Att en t ion a ll sen ior s: T h er e will b e n o r efun d s for a ll tr ip s.

To r egister for tr ip s, p lea se ca ll (718) 320-2066, M on d a y–F r id a y, 9: 00 a .m .–4:00 p.m.

AAR P Ta x Aid e Pr ogr a m – sponsored by the JASA Einstein Senior Center, will have IRS Certified volunteers providing free tax preparation at 135 Einstein Loop (Co-op City) in Rooms 34 & 35, second floor on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, starting February 5th through April 10th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. First come, first served. No appointments necessary.

J er sey G a r d en s M a ll – Monday, March 18. 4 hours shopping - $15 - Trip includes round trip transportation. Pickups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m., Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m.

J ASA G r a n d p a r en t C on n ect ion Grandparents & other relatives caring for children has scheduled a meeting - March 21 @ 10:30 a.m. in the Einstein Teen Center lower level - look for signs.

C o-op C it y’s An n u a l P a ssover L u n ch eon – Thursday, March 21st – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center – 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. For guaranteed seating, $4 tickets may be purchased at the Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein Senior Centers. Non senior tickets are $7. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

J ASA will b e C losed – Tuesday, March 26th - Passover (Day 1) & Monday, April 1st – Passover (Day 7).

Stew L eona r d ’s (2 hr s.) – Monday, April 8 - $5 – Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein, 1:00 p.m.,

Bartow, 1:15 p.m. and Dreiser, 1:30 p.m.

Bowlin g – Bowling will resume at a later date. Please continue to check the paper for the start date.

F R E E J a zz Da n ce a n d M u sic C la ss in t h e Ba r t ow Sen ior C en t er on Tu esd a ys - 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. in Room 31. Come out and enjoy these classes from February-June, 2013 C om p ut er C la ss – We have a computer class for beginners starting Thursday, March 14th at 135 Einstein Loop, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Room 35. We can only accommodate 10 people. (Seniors only).

Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p - The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 18th, 10:00 a.m. 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25. The support group meets every Monday.

Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C a r egiver Su pp or t Gr ou p - The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19th - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Room 31 Bartow Senior Center. A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

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AARP Chapter #4997

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Co-op City Times Schedule 3/18/13 – 3/24/13 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Zumba Fitness Yoga/Pilates Belly Dancing Line dancing

Monday, 3/18 – 6:15 pm Tuesday, 3/19 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, 3/20 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 3/21 – 7:00 pm

2 2 2 2

Aerobics

A

Zumba

Monday-Wednesday, 3/18-3/20 7:30 pm Thursday, 3/21 – 8:00 pm

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

Meeting Dance

Monday, - 3/18 – 7:00 pm Saturday, 3/23 – 8:00 pm

8 A

C.C. Republican Club

Meeting

Monday, 3/18 – 7:00 pm

African -American Association

Black Forum of Co-op City

C

28 Circle of Christ Church

Bible Study

Sunday, 3/24 – 10:00 am 2

Deeper Life Church

Worship

Tuesday, 3/19 – 5:00 pm

1

Game

Wednesday, 3/20 – 1:00 pm

9

Elite Society Social Club

Meeting

Tuesday, 3/19 – 6:00 pm

8

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

Meeting

Thursday, 3/21 – 7:30 pm

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Faith @ Work Church

Bible Study Worship

Wednesday, 3/20 – 5:00 am Sunday, 3/24 – 8:00 am

8 8, 10

Greater Love Cathedral Church

Worship Bible Study Youth

Sunday, 3/24 - 2:00 pm Wednesday, 3/20 - 6:00 pm Friday, 3/22 – 6:00 pm

1 1 8

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 3/24 – 10:00 am Wednesday, 3/20 – 6:00 pm

4&9 10

Duplicate Bridge Club

F YI : Here are a few healthy resolutions to improve your health: throw a party – social connections can help you live longer & better; adopt a pet – people who own pets have healthier hearts & make fewer visits to the doctor; choose chocolate – chocolate has become a “darling” of the heart-healthy--diet family; savor coffee - for older adults, coffee appears to lower the risk of dying from chronic illnesses (i.e. diabetes, heart disease & pneumonia); have a glass of wine (or beer) – a glass of wine (red or white) is heart-healthy; beer is good for the heart; listen to your favorite music – music strongly affects health; listening to your favorite music may be good for your heart. These are just a few…more next time.

NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S April 11 – SOLD OUT - Ace in the Hole presents Joe Coleman’s “Platters

Review”.... includes lunch, dancing and boutique shopping at the Royal Manor; w/deluxe motor coach transportation…$88/person… contact Jean, 718379-3742.

May 16 – Culinary Institute of America & Hudson River Boat Cruise includes a guided tour of the World’s Premier Culinary College followed by a gourmet meal prepared by students of the Institute; then have a relaxing afternoon on a Hudson River Cruise…$110/person…contact Daisy, 718671-3241.

June 3 – 4 – Sands Casino (on the way), shopping in Bethlehem, PA and the show “Noah’s Ark” – included overnight stay at Crown Plaza Hotel w/dinner and show; buffet breakfast; in the afternoon experience the Biblical show “Noah’s Ark” at the Sight/Sound Theater; dinner after the show in Amish Country (on your own)…$50 deposit (check payable to AARP-4997) + $21 for travel insurance…$275 per person/double; $265 per person/triple; $345/Single; final payment due May 3…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association OF FI C E – We are open 2 days a week.

Monday and Thursday, Monday, 9:00 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

F lea M a r k et – We are now selling jewelry, many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered

books are 25¢ each or 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each. There is also a small selection of canes for $5, walkers for $10, one shower chair for $20, a fairly new wheelchair for $50.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

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

Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Special Program for Children - Friday, March 29, 3:30 p.m. Rosie-Who was Rosie the Riveter? What is even a riveter? Join us for this performance and experience the story of how one woman survived in a man's world as she traveled across the country to work in the war factories and support the troops during World War II. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 9 and older.

April 1, 3:30 pm-Little Red Riding Hood-In this updated version-with an all-new twist of an all-time favorite, the Wolf and Red both learn some valuable lessons on the way to Grandma's house. Presented by Puppets to Go. For ages 4 and older.

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

Sunday, March 17th is ST. PATRICK’S DAY. HAPPY DAY FOR THE IRISH. Wednesday, March 20—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $2. Time is 1:30 p.m. for members only. Refreshment served. Depending on the weather, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613.

Wednesday, April 17—Going to Westchester Dinner Theater at Elmsford, N.Y. for GUYS AND DOLLS. Price is $78 (seventy-eight dollars).

Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. All payments must be paid.

Tuesday, April 30—Going to Mt. Airy Casino in the Pocono’s. Price is $30.

Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Thursday, July 11—Going to the

Brauhaus, Pomona, N.Y. Come and join us for a day in SUNSHINE. Menu: Breakfast is danish, donuts, coffee and tea.

Lunch is hamburger, frankfurter, sausage and peppers, French fries, all kind of salads, corn on cob, watermelon and more.

Dinner: first, salad, bread and butter.

Entree: Roast beef, roast chicken, poached Tilapia, potato and vegetables, soda, beer, ice cream, coffee and tea.

They have dancing, swimming, Bingo game and lovely gift shop. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Call in evening Ann at 347-267-4751 or Mary at 718-379-4899.

Don’t forget to pay your yearly dues, $12.

—M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund R em ind er – All balances and full payments for the Noah’s Ark showing must be paid by March 30th.

Our next membership meeting will be Tuesday, April 2nd, in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. This will be Bingo meeting and refreshments will be served.

On Tuesday, April 16th, we will be going to the Mt. Airy Casino. The cost per person is $33, casino slot play $25 and a $10 food voucher. Time of pick-up: 8 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card and a valid photo I.D. We are going to the Taj Mahal on

Tuesday, June 18th for a tribute to Diana Ross and the Supremes. The cost per person is $75 which include at $25 slot play – buffet, matinee show and transportation.

Please join us for this tribute to renowned famous entertainers.

For the above trips, please call Mildred, 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718-671-2895, or Lydia, 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. We are available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon or after 6 p.m.

Good health is wished to all.

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

—Lyd ia R u a s

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Reflections

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

The way we approach life can make the difference between misery or contentment, frustration or fulfillment.

A distraught woman in a Boston hotel called the managers and said, “I am dizzy and faint, my whole body is trembling. Someone in the next room has been banging on a piano all day. If you don’t have it stopped, I will collapse.” The manager replied, “I wish I could help you Madam, but I don’t dare.

That pianist is rehearsing for his concert tonight in Symphony Hall.” The complaining woman responded with excitement and immediately began inviting friends in to listen.

Different attitudes have improved all of our lives. In the past three decades, our changed attitudes towards converts, minorities, and women have enriched our lives. Our openness about aging, sexuality, and death has made us less fearful. Our acceptance of different lifestyles has reduced stress and opened new channels of communication. We are able to live more harmonious and productive lives when we see things from a positive perspective. For a person’s attitude will determine whether life will be filled with fears or fulfilled with growth, achievement and significance.

Young Israel of Co-op City Rabbi Berl will be available for the sale of Chamets on Sunday, March 17th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for other times. Please call the Young Israel office at 718-671-2300.

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting on Thursday, March 21, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members be present for this very important meeting.

Items of significance will be discussed pertaining to the club’s upcoming yearly activities. Please attend.

The club continues to extend get well wishes to those members who have experienced medical problems and are recuperating. Our prayers are with you for a quick and full recovery back to normalcy.

This message is also extended to those

members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or a special event for the month of March.

Members are reminded that all instances of personal illness, death in the family, home-bound status, surgery, and/or hospitalizations should/may be reported to Ms. Gertie Brown, our Good & Welfare Committee Chairperson. She will take care of all acknowledgements from the club regarding these matters.

I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support.

—G eor ge T. C la r ke

Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc.

SHALOM Jewish George Farr - Funeral Director funeral “The Bronx Jewish Community home, inc.

Memorial Chapel” (718) 828-9222 (718) 828-1700 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number), 1-718-379-6920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, March 22, is before 6:51 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 16, at 7:43 p.m.

This is the time of the year when Chametz is sold to Rabbi Kronengold.

You may sell Chametz on Friday nite, March 15 at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday nite after Shabbos, March 16 at 7:45 thru 8:30 p.m.; Friday nite, March 22 at 6:10 to 6:45 p.m. and Saturday nite, March 23 from 7:51 p.m. thru 8:30 p.m.

S.O.S. – Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon.

M en you a r e n eed ed for a M inyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed).

Thank you!

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

C omin g E ven t s: Sunday, March 17 at 1:00 p.m. -

Synagogue Bingo. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission and refreshments. Join us for a fun afternoon.

Sunday, March 24, in the evening, the search for Chametz.

A Zissen Pesach to you and your family.

Monday, March 25 - Fast of the First Born - Eve of Passover - The First Seder (in evening); Candle lighting, 6:54 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26 - First day of Passover - Second Seder in the evening; Candle lighting at 7:54 p.m.

Wednesday, March 27 - Second day of Passover - Yom Tov ends at 7:55 p.m. This is the start of the Omer.

Wishing all of our Christian friends and neighbors a joyous Easter on Sunday, March 31.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: All women are invited to join the Sisterhood. The dues for 2013 are $18 annually.

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

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

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

C om in g E ven t s: The next meeting of the Association is to be announced. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Pokeno is back! Friday will be announced for Pokeno fun. We meet in the Association Room on the “B” side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your nickels and have some fun.

Snacks are served.

Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons. The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side.

C a len d a r of E ven t s: To Be Announced - Movie Night Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

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Pentecostal Tabernacle We are located at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

You are invited to attend services on the following days. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship starts at 11:45 a.m. each Sunday.

Wednesda ys: Prayer and fasting service will be held in the morning at 11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Youth Service will start at 6:30 p.m.

Pa r en t s—We are encouraging you to bring your children to these services and allow them to participate in studying the

word of God and get involved in music and singing.

Focu s: Miracles are a normal part of revival that includes physical wonders, salvation, and the establishing of the people of truth.

And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked. The same heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet, and he leaped and walked. And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying

in the speech of Lycaonia. The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

(Acts 14:8-11).2 The role of signs and wonders in the confirmation of truth is seen in Hebrews 2:3-4.

When the first church council met in Jerusalem about A.D. 50 to consider whether it was necessary for Gentiles to keep the Law of Moses, the argument ended when the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. (Acts 15:12) The fact that God worked miracles and

wonders among the Gentiles was considered to be proof of God’s approval of the Gentile’s faith. If he honored their faith with miracles and wonders, they must have been acceptable to Him even though they were not keeping the Law of Moses.

Miracles, signs, and wonders accompanied the ministry of the early Christians and played an important role in the church. Moreover, the days of miracles are not over.

God still works through miracles today and they are still important to the ministry of the church in this world. For more information, call 718-324-0334.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Letter fr om God to women When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity. From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects his heart and his lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do.

Around this one bone I shaped you. I modeled you. I created you perfectly and beautifully. Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart. Support the man as the rib cage supports the body. You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side. You are My perfect angel. You are My beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and My eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart.

Your eyes – don’t change them. Your lips – how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form, your hands so gentle in touch. I’ve caressed your face in your deepest sleep; I’ve held your heart close to mine. Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like Me. Adam walked with Me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely. He could not see Me or touch Me. He could only feel Me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with Me, I fashioned in you: My holiness, My strength, My purity, My love, My protection and support. You are special because you are the extension of Me. Man represents My image, woman My emotions. Together you represent the totality of God. So man – treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt Me. What you do to her, you do to Me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart, the heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father. Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib that protects his inner self.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center.

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