Co-op City Times 03/17/12

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Vol. 47 No. 11

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Board votes against a search for new management

BY DEREK ALGER Marion Scott Real Estate got a vote of confidence this week when the Board overwhelming rejected a resolution to seek management and general manager candidates to run operations in Co-op City.

The majority of those who voted against the resolution, proposed by Director Bernard Cylich and Director Leah Graham, criticized the resolution for being premature and appearing as a “political” ploy due to its timing.

Others noted it was irresponsible to establish an ad hoc search committee at a time when Riverbay Corporation is engaged in so many major issues and discussions, such as the possibility of refi-

nancing through a HUD loan and ongoing progress at the co-generation plant.

“Continuity is important in dealing with the day-to-day operations and to begin searching for a replacement for our current management firm at this time is the height of irresponsibility,” said President Helen Atkins.

The Cylich resolution was defeated by a vote of 9-5, with Director Tony Illis abstaining.

“We need an assessment of what exactly needs to be changed, and should do an evaluation before looking for a replacement,” Director Khalil AbdulWahhab said. “Such an evaluation would (Continued on page 8)

Resolution to open all Board meetings defeated

BY DEREK ALGER A majority of the Board voted against a resolution calling for all meetings of the Board of Directors to be held in open session due to the "confidential" nature of much of the material discussed, as well as the potential to undermine legal issues and other "sensitive' matters.

The resolution, proposed by Director Bernard Cylich, and seconded by

Director Andrea Leslie, called for all meetings of the Directors to be held in open session in order to permit cooperators to observe Board proceedings.

Voting against the resolution were President Helen Atkins and Directors Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Tony Illis, Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin E. Owens, Al Shapiro, Raymond Tirado, and Khalil (Continued on page 4)

Completion of capital improvements to be celebrated at management luncheon and forum

BY BILL STUTTIG The recent passing of significant milestones in Riverbay’s ongoing massive capital improvement project will be the focus of a luncheon on Tuesday, March 27th, hosted by Riverbay management and several Board Directors.

For 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 in the Dreiser auditorium, a series of guest speakers, including General Manager Vernon Cooper, several Directors and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. will detail and, in most cases, extol the achievements attained over the past several years including several completed in recent months or soon to be completed in the few months to come.

The recent achievements to be highlighted include the recently completed

installation of more than 156,000 new windows and balcony doors throughout the entire community, believed by some to be the largest window replacement project ever completed.

Also to be discussed will be the soon to be completed renovation and reconstruction of all balconies on Riverbay’s 35 buildings, and the completion of the brick and façade repairs on each of the 35 buildings in compliance with New York City’s Local Law 11 requirements.

Significant achievements of recent years will also be highlighted including the modernization of the community’s 180 elevators, the completion of a co-generation plant that makes the community completely energy (Continued on page 8)

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Twelve pick petitions to run for the Board of Directors; Deadline for submission is March 26th

BY ROZAAN BOONE During the first week that qualifying petitions became available to run for the Riverbay Board of Directors, twelve shareholders have picked up packages for the annual election of the Riverbay Board of Directors, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 16th.

The petition period for those who hope to qualify as a candidate began this past Monday, March 12th, and will conclude at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 26th when all signed petitions are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department, located in the Administrative building at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. All five incumbent Board Directors who are completing their current terms on the Board this year picked up qualifying petition this week, Directors Al Shapiro, Bill Gordon, Othelia Jones, Francine Reva Jones and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab..

Seven other shareholders, some of whom have run for the Board in previous years, and others who are running for the first time, also picked up petition packages this week. According to the

Riverbay Legal Department, those picking up petitions as of Friday morning are Emanuel Armfield, Geraldine Shivers, Charles Phipps, Herbert Moreira-Brown, Leslie Peterson, Evelyn Turner and Kenneth Mercer.

Any cooperator in good financial standing can run for a three-year term on the Board. Seventy-five valid cooperator’s signatures are needed on candidates’ petitions in order for them to qualify to run for the Board.

Those interested in running for the Board can request qualifying petitions in person at the Riverbay receptionist at the Administrative Desk in Bartow Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. After 5 p.m. weekdays or throughout the weekend, petitions can be picked up at the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center. Signed petitions must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, March 26th.

Shareholders will be voting to fill five (Continued on page 2)

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Smoothing over the rough spots…. Riverbay workers blacktop the walkways around Building 26 earlier this week in order to replace the crumbling concrete slabs that were there previously. General Manager Vernon Cooper said the crumbling concrete was becoming a trip hazard in this area and new blacktop will also be used in other areas of the community where a similar situation might develop.

See the Management Report on page 5 for more details.

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open seats on the Board again this year.

The five vacant seats on the Board result as the current terms of Directors Khali Abdul-Wahhab, Bill Gordon, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones and Al Shapiro are expiring.

All petitions must be picked up and signed for by the prospective candidates, not by any representative, friend or family member.

There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of March 26, 2011.

A candidates’ meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 17 in Room 31 in the Bartow Community Center.

The official listing of candidates will then be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 21st.

On Saturday, April 28th, the first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times, 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.

This year, two official Candidates’ Forums are scheduled. The first will be held on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium B, and the other on Monday, May 7th in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center, also at 7:30 p.m.

The annual meeting of shareholders to elect candidates to serve three-year terms on the 15-member Board, which sets policy for the Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community, has been set for Wednesday, May 16th.

Voting will be conducted by voting machines in building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 16th. After the polls close on May 16th, the tallies will be counted after 8 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 24th.

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the

next day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times that Saturday, May 26th.

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 6th and begin serving their terms.

Last year, the NYC Board of Election confirmed that 5,398 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board election of which 5,335 were machine votes, 31 stand-by ballots and 29 absentee ballots. There were 3 challenge ballots in the 2011 Riverbay Board election. 5,019 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2011 Board of Directors election.

As the petition period continues, Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2012 Election Committee, said the week: “It is very important that all prospective candidates read and understand the rules of the election. If they need clarification or explanation of any rule, they should contact the Riverbay Legal Department

or the chair of the Election Committee if they need the explanation or their questions answered in writing, but it is very important that all prospective candidates follow the rules so they don’t get eliminated before they get started.”

Director Bailey also emphasized the importance of candidates making sure that their petitions are signed properly.

“They need to get the names of the shareholders signing their petitions so that we can read them, as well as their address, including building and apartment numbers,” said Director Bailey.

“And most of all, I urge all shareholders to give their fellow cooperators an opportunity to run for the Board by signing their petitions when you are asked.”

Director Evelyn Santiago is the cochair of the 2012 Election Committee.

The other members of this year’s Election Committee are shareholders Michelle Davy, James Estwick, Marjorie Helms, Deborah Henry, Sonja Maxwell and William Odom.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS—Move Out Inspections Effective September 1, 2011, the Riverbay Restorations Department will no longer conduct a pre-move out inspection.

Instead, the move-out inspection will be done on the move out date itself

between the hours of 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. so that Riverbay personnel can see clearly what work needs to be done to properly assess the amount of refurbishing the apartment will need before it is sold.

During the move out inspection, the

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Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

apartment, date and time will be identified; the apartment will be videotaped; the condition of the premises will be properly noted and the outgoing shareholder will be informed by the inspector where there are problems/repairs

that may be charged back once a final review and inspection of the apartment is conducted by department heads and management.

—R ive r b a y R est or a t ion s D ep a r t m en t

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive 2012 Co-op City Scholarship applications available Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto recently announced that applications for the 2012 Co-op City College Scholarships are currently available for pick-up.

The Co-op City College Scholarship Committee has been giving out $500 scholarships for the past four years to deserving Co-op City high school seniors who plan to enter college the following fall.

Applications for the Co-op City College Scholarship, the brainchild of Co-op City resident Rose Kaufman, are available from the offices of Assemblyman Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center, Room 12); Congressman Joseph Crowley (Dreiser Center, Room 4), the office of the City News (Dreiser Center – lower plaza level), the office of Riverbay (Bartow Community Center) and from local high school college guidance counselors.

Benedetto and volunteers to cut unsightly weeds State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and the Young Democrats of Co-op City will be in Co-op City on Saturday, March 31 to cut down weeds along Hutchinson River Parkway East.

Assemblyman Benedetto is undertaking this action in order to draw attention to the City’s neglect of the area.

Even though the weeds in the surrounding area are cut, the stretch between Palmer Avenue and Boller Avenue has been totally neglected.

“The people in this community are sick and tired of waiting for someone to take responsibility, and since no one has assumed responsibility, my office will do the job ourselves,” said Assemblyman Benedetto.

Armed with a weed-whacker, Assemblyman Benedetto will address the shameful situation that has existed in the area for years.

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Youth hockey team coached by Riverbay employee heads to USA Hockey Nationals

BY ROZAAN BOONE Most at Riverbay Corporation are familiar with Alex Shindelman as the corporation’s Network Administrator, but few may be aware that he is also a star coach in the Atlantic Division of the New Jersey Youth Hockey League (NJYHL).

A resident of Hardyston Township, NJ, Alex is head coach of the Skylands Kings, a Midget Minor AA team, which recently won their Atlantic District Tournament to advance to the USA Hockey Nationals in Green Bay, Wisconsin, March 28-April 1.

“These are players who are 15 & 16 years olds and they put forth a valiant effort to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers Youth, 2 games to 1, for the chance to represent the Atlantic District at the Nationals,” A triumphant said Shindelman. “They Flyers. worked hard throughout the year and also during the summertime and it paid off.”

According to Shindelman, the Kings lost the district championship, 2-1, last year, and this year’s team was led by only 3 returning players.

“The three returning players led the team back to the district finals and this time, they succeeded and will be repre-

senting the state of New Jersey and the Atlantic District at the US National Hockey Championships in Green Bay,” said Shindelman.

Shindelman himself is a former junior hockey player, a sport he began playing at

been coaching hockey for more than 10 years as well. In both 2011 and 2012, the Skylands organization hosted the new Jersey Special Olympics.

An advanced Level IV USA Hockey Coach, Shindelman comes off of a very successful 2010-11 season during which he led his Midget AA team to the NJYHL playoffs, winning the Northern Playoffs, and the finals of the NJYHL Playoff series against the Southern Champions. Last March, he led one of only 2 USA birth year 1995 teams at the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Showcase in Toronto.

“Coach Shindelman has been an integral part of our Club (Skylands Kings Minor Hockey Club) since our first game in fall of 2007,” said Bradford Skylands Kings after their win over the Philadelphia Johnson, President & General Manager of the Skylands Kings Hockey Club. “He has led our Midget level teams the age of 4 in his native Latvia in the to many wins including this year - a Soviet Union. In the late 1990’s, he was a Regular Season championship, League member of the Latvian National Team at Playoff Championship, an Atlantic the World Junior Hockey Championships.

District Championship and a trip to the He has been coaching at Skylands Ice USA Hockey National Championships in World in Stockholm, NJ for 8 years. In Green Bay, WI. We are extremely proud addition to his own playing career which spans more than 20 years, Shindelman has (Continued on page 4)

Annual Income Affidavits

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2011, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2012. Currently, surcharges based upon 2010 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2012. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 based upon data taken from your 2011 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submit their 2011 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2011 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2012. Please estimate

your income and identify it as “Estimated Income.“ File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form.

In ca ses wher e t her e a r e two sha r eh old er s of a n a pa r t men t a nd if one of t he sh a r eh older s h a s per m a nen tly va ca t ed t he a pa r t men t, it is imp or ta nt tha t t he r em a in in g sh a r eh old er su b m it d ocu m ent a t ion t o R iver ba y C or p or a tion a s t o wh er e t he va ca tin g sha r eholder cu r r ent ly r esides. Accept a b le docum enta t ion could b e (1) d r iver ’s licen se wit h cu r r ent a dd r ess (2) copy of th e a pa r t m ent lea se (3) u tilit y b ill wit h cur r en t a dd r ess. I f th is docu men ta t ion is not su bm itt ed wit h th e I ncome Affidavit , t he in com e a ffid avit will b e r etu r n ed a s incom plete a nd a 50% su r cha r ge will be a ssessed ea ch m ont h u nt il t he docu men t a t ion is sub mitt ed. T he sh a r eh old er will b e lia ble for a ll sur cha r ges a ssessed, no cr edits will be issu ed for su r cha r ges

a lr ea dy a ssessed.

Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2012.

You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge.

Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully.

As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are (Continued on page 4)

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of Coach Shindelman and his team for an outstanding season and their accomplishments!! We wish him and the team good luck at USA Hockey Nationals.”

The Kings, a Tier II USA Hockey Organization, first had to win the NJ Youth Hockey League Playoffs by beating the Brick Township Hockey Club, Lawrenceville Flames, and Philadelphia Flyers Youth. By winning the league playoffs, the Kings advanced to the USA Hockey Atlantic District Championship where they again faced the Philadelphia Flyers. The three game series was split between two rinks, one locally in Northern

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New Jersey and one in Suburban Philadelphia. All three games were highly competitive with the Flyers taking the early lead by winning game one and the Kings rallying to win game two in overtime and then “punching their ticket to Nationals” by winning game three and the series, 4-2.

In just four short years, the nationalsbound Skylands Kings have built a formidable organization, having won over 35 Championships including multiple New Jersey League (and playoff) Championships and multiple Prestigious Silver Stick Regional Championships.

The players who compose the Kings

Midget Minor AA team are Alec Astorga, Sean Murphy, Nicholas Brown, Cameron Szary, Quinn Ryan, Charlie Spetz, Jack Szary, Hunter Ledwith, Alex Linquito, Brendan McLaughlin, Rob VanRaamsdonk, Luke Moser, Brian Keller, Justin Natiello, Jared Calise, Dylan McMurrer, and Patrick Dapuzzo.

The Skylands Organization hosted the New Jersey Special Olympics in both 2011 and in February of this year.

As the network administrator at Riverbay, Shindelman’s primary responsibility is to ensure all of the corporation’s intricate Information Technology (IT)

functionalities are up and operating as they should.

Mary Ahland, Director of Riverbay’s Computer Services Department, said: “Alex puts the same energy and enthusiasm into implementing Riverbay systems such as security video and IP Telephony that he puts into his coaching activities. Alex’s coworkers wish him and his team every success at the USA Hockey Nationals."

Shindelman is married to his wife of 11 years, Irina, and they are the parents of 2 sons—Gordon, 6, who is already playing hockey; and Nathan, 3, who is now starting to skate.

p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office.

Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 12.

2. Congressman Joseph Crowley’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 3.

3. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18.

4. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop.

Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron

Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment.

Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2012 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3388.

with the complexity of so many issues today in the modern age of interacting with government and business," said Shapiro, a previous President of Riverbay.

"Times have changed, but if you want to nit pick, not all cooperators are shareholders so the second part of the resolution isn't accurate."

Shapiro noted as President of Riverbay, he first initiated Board business meetings as a regular practice because presentations were frequently made by contractors or potential consultants, as well as discussions about labor relations, none of which prematurely belonged in the public realm.

"Like many political resolutions," Shapiro said, "this one might sound good at first, but upon a quick reality check, it's clearly apparent having every Board

meeting as an open meeting would potentially jeopardize the corporation financially."

Cylich, however, has maintained that open meetings can stimulate the interest and participation of cooperators and narrow the distance between Board Directors and the people they serve, and the Riverbay Board of Directors should conduct its business "with transparency and in full view of the cooperators it serves."

Atkins, for her part, stated she was not against open board meetings, with gallery sessions, where appropriate, but Cylich's resolution went too far in calling for each and every meeting of the board to be held in open session, which would be detrimental to Co-op City and the cooperators Directors were elected to represent.

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cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Monday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 1; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 38.

Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

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Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2012.

Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 (Continued from page 1)

Abdul-Wahhab, with Director Evelyn Santiago abstaining.

Joining Cylich and Leslie in voting for the resolution were Directors Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, and Francine Jones.

"Some like to use the word transparency, but transparency should never be allowed to intrude upon confidentiality concerns," Atkins said. "As far as I'm concerned, and I see many agree, this resolution is nothing more than an attempt at political grandstanding."

Atkins observed a recent meeting of the Board at which former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman and former DEP Commissioner Joseph Miele reported on the situation where Co-op City is being forced to pay some $4 million per year for unnecessary asbestos abatement work

where there is no health hazard in the floor tiles would never have taken place if it was required to be held in open session.

"This is just one example of why I voted against this resolution," Atkins said.

"The state and the city are our antagonists over this issue, why would we ever have a public meeting to let such governmental agencies know our strategy and plans?"

The resolution also stated that "once a month Board meetings shall include a gallery session, and that a gallery session is defined as a period prior to the commencement of a Board meeting at which shareholders may publicly address questions directly to members of the Board of Directors in attendance.

"I voted against this resolution because nothing would be accomplished if we always met in open session, especially

A rare peak at nature’s hidden wonders

BY BILL STUTTIG A resourceful squirrel, who used a protected space between an outdoor grate and a window pane facing Riverbay’s Finance Department to build a nest for her young, gave 40 fourth graders from Section 5’s P.S. 160 the chance to see nature up close earlier this week.

The mother squirrel spends most of her day protecting and nurturing her newborns in her nest built in the slim space which butts up against the office window, giving Riverbay workers a chance to see the inner workings of a squirrel nest as babies are being raised by the mother.

Collette Ragin, Riverbay’s Director of Human Resources, thought this rare look at nature at work behind a protective window pane should not be just for the workers in Riverbay’s Finance offices, but also for school children studying the wonders

of science.

“What we have here is an elementary school science text book come to life, a chance for children to see first hand how nature works and how mothers in the wild care for and raise their young,” Ragin explained.

Two fourth grade classes from P.S. 160 were invited by Ragin to the Riverbay offices. In groups of six, they were brought to the window to observe the mother squirrel feeding and sheltering her very tiny and pink babies.

The mother squirrel seemed unperturbed by the inquisitive young eyes gazing at her from just inches away behind the pane of thick glass and the fourth graders were respectful of the squirrel family, as well as the professional work atmosphere going on around them. They barely made a sound as each group was brought in to the offices to

observe for several minutes each.

Ms. Cammazzo, one of the fourth grade teachers who led the children on the trek to the Riverbay Bartow Avenue offices from Section 5, said of her class: “We are focusing on the living environment and how animals need air, water and food in order to live and thrive. We talk about how many animals have the traits of their parents and how animal behaviors are influenced by environmental factors, which is what we are focusing on here, how this squirrel made its nest in the protective window space. The children are fascinated and we are so happy to be here.”

Fourth grader Taquel Whaley, said, “She made the nest in a very tight spot and since she just had babies, she must be very tired.”

“I learned that mother squirrels have to go out to get food and bring it back to the nest for their babies, just like birds,” said Eli Morales.

Another student brought it all down to a more personal level. “I learned not to chase squirrels anymore.”

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Update: Building inspections and convector cleaning We are pleased to report that the building blitz inspections are going well and we want to thank the following associations for their participation, input and support thus far; they are as follows: Buildings 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

The next round of building blitz inspections are scheduled to take place at buildings 3, 12, 17, 25, 30 and 34. All of the building association presidents for said buildings have expressed an interest in joining us during these inspections; in fact the inspections have already begun at buildings 30 and 17, which were on 3/13/12 and 3/14/12 respectively. The building associations for the remaining four buildings in this grouping (3, 12, 25 and 34) have either committed to participate in the inspections next week or the following week. These building inspections will be instrumental in helping us identify conditions that we would normally address during our spring clean up and spruce up program. In fact we have already begun to make repairs to walkways and sidewalks at several buildings, coming off of these inspections and taking advantage of the exceptionally warm weather we are having.

Convect or Clea ning The convector cleaning program is going well; it is not mandatory that cooperators give us access to clean their convectors, however it is extremely benefi-

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. cial to both the housing company as well as the cooperators that this work is done in order to mitigate water damage and lessen the potential inconvenience to residents. We have and will continue to publicize this work as much as possible in an effort to convince cooperators to participate. That being said, we have noticed that the response by cooperators has really picked up. The janitorial department has cleaned approximately 13,000 convectors thus far.

As we’ve stated before, to the extent that we can, we have conducted convector cleanings in the same buildings that have received the blitz inspections. Going forward however, the janitorial staff will increase the number of buildings where this work is being conducted at a time from six buildings to eight buildings.

Starting the week of March 19th, convector cleaning will commence at buildings 3, 12, 17, 25, 30, 31, 32 and 34.

Flyers will be distributed by the janitorial department this week for these next eight buildings. Again, the time frame for this cleaning to take place is approximately three weeks per building.

Although we have noticed an improved

response to our postings here lately a number of residents are still not giving us access during the prescribed dates that these porters are in their buildings. This creates a problem for us because we must move on to the next group of buildings in order to conduct this work in all of the buildings before the power plant turns on the chillers for air conditioning, AS THIS WORK CANNOT BE DONE DURING THE AIR CONDITIONING SEASON. Unfortunately, this work cannot be done during a/c season because the convectors cannot be vacuumed when they are wet, which is the state that they are in throughout this time of the year, due to the condensation that takes place when the water chilled coils meet the warm air

in the apartments; any dirt in the lines will be wet as well and the vacuums will not be able to pick up said dirt at this time.

The Buildings and Grounds Department sends out a second notice, one week into the convector cleaning process at each building they work in respectively, reminding cooperators that there are only two weeks left to have this work done in their buildings. We are trying the get residents to respond quicker and out of the habit of calling at the last minute to have the work done. We don’t want to be at our deadline and still have requests for cleaning. As always we thank you for your cooperation and participation in this program.

Correction The eleventh paragraph in the article in the Management Corner published on March 10th said the following: “Cooperators who have any type of complaints have the option of filling out a walk-in form at the reception desk in Bartow Avenue or log on to www.riverbaycorp.com to access the form and submit it.”

While the website did contain the form in the past, we removed it when we discovered that we did not always receive the forms that had been submitted. Instead of letting shareholders believe that their forms had been delivered to us when they had not, we thought it better to remove it altogether.

Until we revise our website so that we can reliably receive forms submitted from the site, shareholders with complaints should fill out a walk-in form at the reception desk or call their local CSO to register their complaints. The number is 718-320-3300, then press 3.

We are sorry for any confusion this paragraph caused.

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Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

Mitchell-Lama: Is it what Shareholders really want?

To t h e E d it or : If you love Mitchell-Lama, you must agree with HCR running Co-op City instead of our elected Board. Their power is unchecked; consider the following: Raised the two 1% carriage charges to 3%; Required shareholders to pay current equity of $4,500 per room when transferring apartments instead of the equity per room they paid when they moved in. This impedes older shareholders from moving into smaller apartments when their large family shrinks, thus stopping younger families who need larger apartments from moving in; Stopping Riverbay from allowing transferees to move into an apartment “as is” which thus saves Riverbay $8,500 or,

in other terms, a year’s worth of carrying charges; Restricting the family makeup required for each type of apartment, i.e. a married senior couple cannot get a one bedroom apartment. Riverbay has no flexibility to support the filling of vacant apartments.

If that’s not bad enough, HCR could next year require all shareholders to up their equity to $4,500 per room or $6,000 per room; they have the power to do so.

Those supporting the HUD loan state that this will save Riverbay millions of dollars. This may be true or it may be a way of keeping Co-op City in Mitchell-Lama.

However, only recently we now hear of new requirements from HUD; these requirements may increase Riverbay’s annual costs and restrict what we do with

our money. We heard that HUD likes its shareholders to get large annual carrying charge increases, and given what HCR does, think what HUD could do.

The one thing I fear is that the Riverbay Board of Directors have the right to sign a refinancing agreement without even telling shareholders what is in it or asking their approval.

Just a few weeks ago, shareholders were refused the right to decide if we want to fund a Feasibility Study on the best option for Co-op City (privatization or staying in Mitchell-Lama).

While most decisions should be left to the Board’s discretion, shareholders should have the right to vote on options that can have a major effect on this co-op.

—Br u ce Git elson

Against the leasing of garage space To t h e E d it or : I am very upset about Riverbay’s proposal to rent out over 300 parking spaces in Garage 5 to Honda. This is supposed to

be parking for tenants, not outsiders who are not co-op owners. Furthermore, 300 spaces will cause overcrowding and traffic problems in the garage and on Asch

Loop. I can imagine coming home late on a holiday and having trouble finding a space.

—Pa t r icia H er old

Resolutions - First Readings #12-21 – Commercial Tenants Accounts Receivable #12-22 – Credit Change Order Contract 2571 Roof Replacement

#12-23 – Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle @ 120 Benchley Pl. #12-24 – Automatic Lobby Doors #12-25 – Public Safety Dept to apply

for Peace Officer Status #12-28 – Purchase of Ceramic Products and related items * #12-30 – Co-op City Pharmacy

Second Reading - Resolution #12-01 SUBM I T T E D BY: R ev. O wen s SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D OF DIR E CTO RS M E ET ING, DAT ED: Ma r ch 14t h, 2012 W H E R E AS, In June of 2011 a contract was issued under number P167 for the Repair or Overhaul of Power Plant and Building Pumps and Seals: and W H E R E AS, due to harsher conditions than a normal year, the buildings and Power Plant pumps needed more repairs than expected; and W H E R E AS, the contract still has 6

months left before it expires and the original monies allocated for this will need to be increased; and W H E R E AS, the original cost was $95,000 and the additional amount for Change Order 1 will be $90,000 bringing the total to $185,000 and will now need to have the full Board approval; and W H E R E AS, the vendor has ensured Riverbay that pricing on labor will remain the same until the contract expires in June of 2012.

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: That the proposed Change Order 1 for Contract

#P167 with Frontline Industries for an additional $95,000 to be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44.

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: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, F. J on es, O .

J on es, L eslie, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO: J ohn son PASSE D

BOAR D OF DI R E C TOR S M EE T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 14t h, 2012 W H E R E A S, Richard Marcus requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 139 Dreiser Loop (403 sq, ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a law office, tax service, insurance brokerage and auto driving insurance; and

W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is one year and one month and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 139 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Richard Marcus, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated

by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Second Reading - Resolution #12-08 SUBM I T T E D BY: Al Sh a p ir o SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b

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as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u lWa h ha b PASSE D

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Public Safety Report Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers Sexual Harassment, Rape Prevention and Domestic Violence Seminar

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety in combination with the Riverbay Fund and the Riverbay Security Committee is proud to present a seminar on the topic of Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention. This seminar will be held on Thursday March 22, 2012 in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The guest speaker is Sergeant Grace O’Donnell of the New York City Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. A representative of the office of Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson will also speak. This seminar is free and is recommended for all residents. Attend the seminar and find ways to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of these types of crimes.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety’s Officer Milton Gregory has been working with Michelle Sajous from the Riverbay Fund to set up this seminar. Officer Milton Gregory will share his knowledge of a variety of different disciplines of self defense. The training is especially designed for the Co-op City community and it will stress the usage of Co-op City’s emergency call boxes and telephones as a safety procedure. Safety Awareness tactics geared

Public Safety Blotter: March 3 - 10, 2012 M a r ch 10, 2012, Dr eiser L oop Relatives of a family member residing at this location contacted Public Safety concerned that they hadn’t seen their family member for some time. CCPD and NYPD officials responded and conducted a preliminary investigation.

Entry was made into an apartment and a search revealed the resident deceased within. An investigation was launched to determine the cause of death. This is still ongoing.

M ar ch 10, 2012, 100 Debs Pla ce – Gr eenwa y Two males were into custody after they were found drinking alcohol in public. The individuals were issued summonses and released. A small quantity of marijuana was found on one male and he received an additional summons.

M a r ch 09, 2012, 120 Dr eiser L oop A CCPD plainclothes investigations team conducted a building vertical at this location and observed a group loitering in the stairway. All but one member of the group fled and he was apprehended and issued a summons for trespass.

M a r ch 06, 2012, 750 Ba ychester Avenue A CCPD motor patrol was flagged down by a woman claiming to have been assaulted by her boyfriend. The woman did have minor injuries and the boyfriend was quickly apprehended a short distance away. Once in custody the stories of both persons kept changing. Both parties were then charged with domestic assault.

M a r ch 06, 2012, 140 Dekr uif Pla ce A cooperator became embroiled in an altercation with another male at his door. During the course of the altercation one male spat on one male and the other was punched. One male allegedly brandished a box cutter and both received minor injuries. The matter is under investigation.

Ma r ch 06, 2012, 99 Da r r ow P la ce A cooperator discovered their car window smashed and numerous items removed.

M ar ch 06, 2012, 100 Alcott Pla ce A female teen at this location reported to CCPD officers that she received minor injuries after being jumped by four other females. The matter is under investigation.

M ar ch 03, 2012, 120 Dar r ow Pla ce A despondent woman was found sitting on the edge of the roof at this location. The NYPD Emergency Services Unit responded and were able to rescue the woman and take her to safety. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.

towards Co-op City’s buildings, malls and garages will be taught. Procedures for traveling and securing your home during absences will be covered.

In addition to sexual harassment and rape conducted by a person not known to the victim, domestic violence is also covered as a topic. Domestic violence is a serious problem affecting our nation. Domestic Violence is a multi-faceted problem that takes on many different forms and affects many people. Awareness of the early stages of domestic violence may help people avert a serious problem. The best thing to do if you suspect domestic violence is to seek assistance. You should notify the authorities if you are the victim of domestic violence or you witness or suspect domestic violence, sexual harassment, rape or any other crime.

Immediately call 911 if a violent situation is taking place. In Co-op City, the Department of Public Safety should be notified at (718) 671-3050 if the incident is taking place within the community.

The term domestic violence refers to any situation where persons are living together in a domestic partnership or have a child/ children in common. Domestic violence incidents may be heard in either Criminal Court, Family Court or both. In the case were there is violence and the persons are not in a domestic relationship, the cases are heard in Criminal Court only. Domestic violence and other types of violence against a person are never acceptable regardless of a person’s sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or any other characteristic. The laws are stricter when injuries are the result of domestic violence.

Thursday’s Seminar will also cover domestic violence and tactics for preventing and reporting offenses. Resources for assistance will be offered. The Center Against Domestic Violence is an excellent resource for information and assistance with any type of domestic violence concern. They can be reached by telephone at (718) 439-1000 or online at cadvny.org. According to their mission statement, The Center Against Domestic Violence leads the way to a society free from abuse by offering education and prevention programs

and promoting well-being and economic independence for survivors of abuse.

In New York City, GET HELP NOW - GET SAFE CALL 1(800) 942-6906, TTY for the Hearing Impaired at 1(800) 818-0656. NewYork City 24 hour domestic violence hotline can be reached at 1(800) 621-4673 TTY for hearing impaired at 1(800) 810-7444. New York City Courts general information can be reached by phone at (646) 386-4500.

Bronx Criminal Court can be reached at (718) 590-2000 and Family Court at (718) 590-3318. Seek outside help if you have any problems or questions regarding a situation you may be encountering.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus from either side of the street 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.

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

Always remember, if you see something, say something.

If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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

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Mgmnt Search be done not in a negative way but to determine specifically what’s working and what’s not. What does the management company do right, and what are they doing wrong, and where we should make intelligent and logical change.”

Atkins voted against Cylich’s resolution, as did Directors Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin E. Owens, Evelyn Santiago, Al Shapiro, Raymond Tirado, and Wahhab.

“Marion Scott has had a lot of success, has done a nice body of work,” Wahhab said. “We, as a Board, need to provide guidance in what direction we need to go, and what direction we want to go.”

In addition to Cylich and Leslie, Directors Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, and Francine Jones voted in favor of estab-

Luncheon independent thus saving the community an estimated $1.6 million per month while giving the community the ability to sell excess power back to the electrical grid, resulting in hundreds of thousands of additional dollars added the community’s bottom line this past year and in all years going forward.

The luncheon and forum will also touch on other accomplishments of past years including complete repair of each of Co-op City eight garages, the construction and operation of a new garbage transfer facility allowing Riverbay to take refuse away from each building on a daily basis, the installation of a new security command center controlling more than 600 new digital surveillance cameras throughout the community, the completion of a new Greenway in Section 5 and the opening of the new north sector Greenway in the coming weeks, nine new playgrounds, two new ball fields, the

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lishing an ad hoc committee to search for a general manager or managing agent.

Several Directors pointed to the fact the under Marion Scott Real Estate’s tenure Coop City obtained a major refinancing from New York Community Bank, and has successfully implemented a window replacement program, made long-needed garage repairs, and completed balcony and brickwork, to name a few accomplishments.

“I’m not great fan of Marion Scott,” Illis said, “but change for the sake of change is not a good enough reason to look for another management firm, especially at this time. To use a cliche, now is not the time to throw the baby out with the bathwater.”

In addition to Cylich, Directors Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, Francine Jones, and Andrea Leslie voted in favor of estab-

lishing an ad hoc committee to search for a general manager or managing agent.

According to the resolution, such an ad hoc committee would seek bidding specifications from HCR, with the committee permitted to seek assistance from Riverbay Legal or other consultants, and then “expeditiously prepare specifications and solicit bids from a minimum of three prospective managing agents and three general managers to be interviewed by the Board of Directors.”

The resolution concluded, “The committee shall provide the Board with monthly reports on their progress.”

Cylich has been a consistent critic of Marion Scott Real Estate, arguing that a general manager, similar to ones in the past, would save Co-op City a significant

sum of money each year.

According to Cylich, the process of the proposed ad hoc committee would help gauge the quality of present management, and the relative merits of a general manager and a managing agent in terms of cost effectiveness.

Shapiro weighed in against the resolution at this time, noting an evaluation of Marion Scott made more sense to do first than to search for a new manager before effectively evaluating what the community already had under contract.

“At this point, the whole resolution is preposterous, the state sent Riverbay a letter approving Marion Scott Real Estate and an evaluation process has been set up

by Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab,” Shapiro said.

then speak briefly on the importance of voting in the upcoming Board Elections scheduled for May 16th, as well as the upcoming primary elections and the general election in November. Riverbay, in association with the community’s building associations, are in the midst of a massive voter registration drive in which they hope to register thousands of additional voters in the community over the next few months in an effort to increase the community’s political power.

Trainers from the Department of Public Safety will then give a brief presentation of crime and rape prevention techniques to be followed by a presentation by Board Director Khalil AbdulWahhab on Co-op City’s Community Emergency Response Team, which is led

by Abdul-Wahhab in association with the New York City’s Office of Emergency Management, to provide quick response

and ongoing assistance to the city’s emergency responders in the case of a major community-wide emergency.

Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins will deliver concluding remarks and then management representatives will take questions and concerns from shareholders and others for approximately one hour.

The luncheon will be followed by a more traditional management forum that same evening. As with each of the regular management forums, residents will be given the chance to talk directly with departments heads about specific concerns from 6 to 7 p.m. and then management representatives including some key department directors and hired contractors will give an overview of ongoing capital improvement projects yet to be completed, followed by the chance for residents to ask questions and express concerns.

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installation of new energy efficient, costsaving common area lighting in all the buildings and garages, new garbage compactors in the community’s high buildings, and the ongoing roof replacement for each building and shopping center.

All residents have been invited to the celebration which will begin with a welcome by the Riverbay Board First Vice President, Rev. Calvin Owens, followed by lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

After lunch, General Manager Cooper will speak on all of the accomplishments before showing a film documentary on Coop City’s virtual reconstruction over the past eight years.

Borough President Diaz will then speak on Co-op City’s resurgence in recent years and its importance to the ongoing resurgence in the rest of the borough.

Riverbay Election Committee Chair and Board Director Eleanor Bailey will

Zodiacs Track Club On Saturday, March 10th, Zodiacs were blessed with a great annual banquet. The parent committee and parents put together an outstanding affair. Ms. Christina Forde, parent of athlete Alex Scott did an excellent job decorating the auditorium. The parents made a dish or donated juice, and water.

Every athlete received a lovely 16-inch participation trophy purchase from Crown Trophies on East Tremont Ave in the Bronx.

We gave four Barnes and Noble gift cards to the athletes with the best essay on “Why Education Is So Important”. We also gave seven education trophies to athletes who maintain a high grade point average. Plus, we gave a large four bar trophy to our 2011 Most Improved Girl and Boy Athlete and 2011 Most Valuable Athlete, girl and boy. The children dance, played games and ate the night away. The winners for the essay on “Why Education Is So Important” were Tyron Ingram, Teje Nelson, Zaria Wright and Jasmyn Phillips. The winners for the education awards were: Sade Fullard, Josephine Kendall, Shane Cherry, Keenan Thomas, Michael Rogers, Jasmyn Phillips and Jacqueline Kendall. Our 2011 Most Improved Athletes were Jaelah Eargle for the girls and Darius Gordon for the boys.

This is a great achievement; it shows that the hard work these athletes put in day after day paid off. The 2011 Most Valuable Athletes of the year were Aaliyah Wajid for the girls and Julian Coley for the boys. To be the

Most Valuable Athlete on the Zodiacs Track Team is an outstanding achievement. We have some of the best athletes in the tri-state area. The competition among the team to win this award is challenging. Aaliyah and Julian had a banner year.

8 years old Juilan, is the youngest athlete to win this protégés award. For the last two years, Julian was known to be a sprinter, but this year, he shown that he can do it all.

Julian places in the top three in most cross country meets. He was 1 of a few athletes from the Zodiacs who qualified for the 2011 AAU and USATF National Cross Country Championship. He also qualified for the AAU 2011 AAU National Junior Olympics.

Once, Julian went in-doors, he used that strength from running Cross Country and turned it into speed. Julian dominated the Sub-bantam division in the 55 meter and 200 meter dash. But, his hardest test was the Fastest Kid race at the 105 Millrose Games. Julian qualified for the Millrose Games with a 4th place finish. But, he wasn’t satisfied with just making it to the 105th Millrose Games. With 3 weeks to prepare for the games. Coaches and his father Sean work diligently to prepare Juilan for the Fastest Kid race at the 105th Milrose Games. While, in front of a packed house and media with flashing lights, Julian won the fastest kid race, beating the best 8 years and younger boys from the tri-state area.

Aaliyah, the girls Most Valuable Athlete

Coaches with Most Improved and Most Valuable Athletes award winners

was one of the two athletes who medaled at the 2011 AAU National Junior Olympics with a 5th place finish in the 3000 meter run. Then she won the 2011 AAU Cross Country National Championship in Orlando Florida and qualified for the USATF Cross Country Championship. Plus, after missing a week, Aaliyah was able to win enough points from the other weeks to earn her a spot for the Colgate finals at Madison Square Garden.

Great job to all athletes, Coaches and Parents are proud of you.

Join one of New York’s top track and field teams. We compete all year round in multiple events from Cross Country to indoor and out-door Track and Field

meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, Zodiacs Track Team is having orientation on March 16th, 2012 at the Bartow Community Center (Coop City) 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx NY 10475 in room 28 at 7:00 p.m. Parent or Guardian must be present in order for children try out for the team.

For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718679-2060 or Co-president Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@ AOL.COM or visit our web site ZODIACS TRACK.ORG

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Black Forum Next Defensive Dr iving Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, April 21, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Hea lth aler t!

How much do you value your health? Obesity has been linked to several maladies that afflict the very young to those in their golden ages. It has become all too obvious that Coop City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To help you, the Black Forum is embarking on a new health program. Look out for dates. Make this your new year’s resolution. This program will last for some time to come

African-American Association Holistic H ea lth & Welln ess Sem in a r – Save the date of April 14th, 1:00-6:00 p.m., Bartow Center, for the Association’s Eighth Annual Holistic Health & Wellness Seminar. The community has responded that they want more holistic health information in order to promote wellness. Yoga specialist Meena Sharpe-Hicks and Martial Arts Specialist Alan Hicks, a husband and wife team of experts, will be our hosts. The film “Food, Inc.” will shed light on the products that we feed ourselves. Food therapeutic counselor and human development advocate, Junior Jawara Blake will provide more insight. Another husband and wife team, Gregory and Dianna Felix of the Life Spring Rejuvenation Center will offer their services.

Sister Arly Fox-Daly will discuss essential oils.

Gr a n d Ba za a r & Ba k e Sa le – The Association thanks all our friends and neighbors for supporting our Grand Bazaar & Bake Sale last Saturday. The committee of Sandra Mitchell, Martha Barbosa and Reva Jones especially thank those who donated items, cakes and pies for sale and those who spent time assisting on Saturday.

You helped to make our first Bazaar & Bake Sale a success. Congratulations to Lois Springle, winner of the 5050 raffle drawing. The proceeds will be allocated to our College Scholarship Fund for the youth of our community. Since there were clothing and household items remaining, the Association will feature a mini-market at our April 14th event.

In commemoration of Women’s History Month, the Association remembers Sojourner Truth (c. 179711/26/1883). This was the self-given name, from 1843 onward, of Isabella Baumfree, an African-American abolitionist and women’s rights activist. Truth was born into the U.S. slavery system in Swartekill, Ulster County, N.Y., but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. After going to court to recover her son, she became the first black woman to win such a case against a white man. Her best-known extemporaneous speech on racial inequalities, Ain’t I a Woman?, was delivered in 1851 at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.

During the Civil War, Truth helped recruit black troops for the Union Army; after the war, Truth tried unsuccessfully to secure land grants from the federal government for former slaves. In 1870, she met with President Ulysses S. Grant in the White House. Truth spoke about abolition, women’s rights, prison reform, and preached to the Michigan Legislature against capital punishment.

Please read more about Sojourner Truth and inform your children and grandchildren about this brave warrior.

P r ogr a m s: Belly dancing, Yoga, Computer/Laptop classes; Business Opportunity Workshops; Education classes; Jobs/Entrepreneurial Program; Scholarship Awards; Summer Day Care; Before and After School Programs. Call 718-379-5555.

Gen er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (do not mail cash) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains —F r a n cine R eva J on es our community.

whereby you will be taught how to cook and eat sensibly, as a new way of life. We expect to have programs in both the Dreiser and Einstein Centers. For more information, please call to register and begin a new way of life, 718-320-8035.

Don’t wait until it’s too late—YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST. There’ll be guest speakers, nutritionist and motivational speakers to help you.

Black For um Aer obics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Black For um’s Lyons M a ne Tr a ck C lub Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035.

E m er gency Food P r ogr a m - New Hour s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in

Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - J oin Us Toda y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcity blackforum@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.

—Tony Illis

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Creative Ideas Would Be Welcomed Dear Cooperators, Information technology (IT) is changing rapidly. There have been so many advancements over the past decade that it is difficult to keep up. Recently, the Board Resolutions were downloaded onto the Riverbay website and anyone who can access the Internet can read them. The Computer Department did a good job in incorporating these Resolutions onto the website; however, when I needed some information last week, I found that I needed to either know the date that the Resolution was passed or the exact number of the Resolution which held the information that I needed. After spending about an hour searching for it, I asked for assistance and, with good intentions, I was given incorrect information. In my viewpoint last week, I referred to the Resolution directing that three board meetings per year be established. The correct Resolution number is #03-69, which mandates a minimum of three open Board meetings a year with gallery sessions preceding them. I apologize for any confusion.

Nevertheless, Board President Helen Atkins is in the process of establishing an IT Committee, for which I have volunteered. My first suggestion will be to develop a “search” engine in order to find the items that we need and avoid having to guess which one it might be.

T he Ber nie Cylich Issue Cooperators, please note that I have no problem with transparency regarding this issue. Yes, the report on whether Coop City is Bernard Cylich’s primary residence was reported “to” and by the Daily News, City News and Co-op City

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Francine Reva Jones Secretary

Times, over which I have no control.

However, my concern is with some of the Board Directors. At the January 18, 2012 Board meeting, the Board Directors who spoke on this issue STATED that they felt that it was not necessary for the results of the investigation to be published. No one twisted these Board Directors’ arms to make them say this. They stated this on their own, without any duress whatsoever from anyone. It was specifically stated by a Board Director that since the attorney’s report revealed the information that was needed, anything else was Director Cylich’s personal business. I am merely revealing what was stated at the January 18, 2012 Board meeting.

I am the Board of Director’s Secretary and I review the minutes very carefully.

The January 18, 2012 Board minutes were recorded on tape, as is done at all the Board meetings. In my desire for accuracy, I went to the office of the Secretary to the Board to obtain and listen to the tape recording of the meeting. What I heard is that all the Board Directors who spoke on this matter, professed that there was no need to publish the results of the investigation. But, they went back on their word.

I am merely reporting to you what occurred at our Board meeting, and that these Board Directors reneged. Neither I nor they, had control of what the newspapers published; however, the point is that these Board Directors broke their word on what they stated.

On the other hand, when the request for an investigation regarding whether Co-op City was Mr. Cylich primary residence was presented at a Board meeting, I questioned who requested this information. Neither Board President Helen Atkins, nor the attorney Jeffrey Buss, or any other Board Director would reveal who made the request. Why is TRANSPARENCY one-sided in this matter?

Why won’t the President and the attorney reveal this information to a Board Director when it is requested? It makes me very suspicious that some want TRANSPARENCY only when it benefits them. If you feel as I do, please write to the Board President Helen Atkins, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, and ask her why there is no TRANSPARENCY in this matter. REMEMBER, EVIL AND GREED WILL PREVAIL WHEN GOOD PEOPLE SIT BACK AND DO NOTHING. NYC Police Ar e Out of Cont r ol Several cooperators attended the home-going services for 18-year-old Ramarley Graham who was slain on 2/2/12 by a NYC police officer who broke into the apartment that Ramarley had entered and shot him. Family, friends, clergy, teachers, politicians and community activists who were in attendance, along with the Wakefield community,

have vowed to take action to investigate, prosecute and make every effort to change the policing policies. More information will follow.

Boa r d of Dir ect or s E lect ions As of March 12, 2012, the Board election process has begun and potential candidates have begun to pick up their election package containing campaign information. Candidates need 75 signatures and will be asking you to sign their petitions. Election day is on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the building lobbies. Please speak to your neighbors about the candidates and encourage them to vote.

Holistic H ea lt h & Welln ess Sem ina r Save the date of April 14th, 1:00 6:00 p.m., for the African-American Association’s Eighth Annual Holistic Health & Wellness Seminar in the Bartow Community Center. Cooperators have asked for more holistic health information in order to promote wellness. Delicious, nutritious food will be available. For more information, please contact the African American Association at (718) 379-5555.

Pa r ticip at ion As always, I encourage you to participate in community events and attend your building association meetings in order to meet your neighbors and to get updated information about our community.

Should you be unable to resolve any issue through your building association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-6715957.

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Co-op City’s Awakening; Strength in Numbers Greetings ladies and gentlemen, As of March 12, you are able to obtain a package for the 2012 Board of Director elections.

I can say in all honesty to anyone interested in serving on the Board of Directors, it is the most effective method to let your ideas and opinions be heard and possibly implemented.

If you are interested and have the time to lend your knowledge, expertise and life experience to our Board, I wish you well on your endeavor.

O n e C om m u nit y O n e Vot e With a few bricks there is not much

that can be built, but take over 50,000 bricks and a strong, solid foundation can be built.

Each one of us in Co-op City are representative of those bricks. We must combine together to build a wall of voter strength by focusing our collective votes on one issue or candidate.

With these actions, you can be sure that we would receive much improved political involvement and action on present issues such as the asbestos abatement, and much better cooperation from New York City agencies.

We save the city millions per year by cart-

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Raymond Tirado

ing out our refuse to a central location and also employing our own Police Department.

Our Management company has attended many meetings to resolve these issues but without political pressure, which we are lacking at this time, we will continue to suffer.

If your elevators stop working and the garages closed, you would be in a state of outrage.

That is the type of outrage we are in need of today.

You can register online or right in your buildings.

Lobby attendants and building organizations will provide you with the voter registration material.

So get in gear, get ready and get involved.

You may contact me at ccdirector@opt online.net; or by calling 718-320-3351. Thank you.

The Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development.

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June. We are always looking for new members with a like mind to join us. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the high school drop out rate of the youth in our community. If you are interested in joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen, call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-972-7732.

The youth are sponsoring an open study session “Study Café” for students ages 12 -18. Youth are invited to attend March 28, between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m., Room 1, Dreiser Center. The Study Café is open to the youth of the community. If you are interested in the “Study Café” or the Youth Club, call Sylvia Hicks, 917921-5445.

The Economic Development program has been rescheduled and will be held in the Dreiser Center on April 14, with our Health Fair. We also invite the community to join us for our annual Founder’s Day Luncheon at Eastwood Manor on May 5.

Information about any of these events may be

obtained by calling Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917-868-0331. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org.

You may contact us at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box # 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information call Eloise Paige, First Vice President.

We are always in need of and grateful for your continued support.

—Sylvia Hicks

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The next meeting of the HTIDC will be held on Tuesday, April 3, Einstein Community Center, Room 35, at 7 p.m.

Thank you, new and old members for making our last meeting one of the best attended ever! It was exciting to see that we had no empty seats.

Our Club has POLL WORKER APPLICATIONS for the next upcoming elections. The pay is good for one day's work. However, you need pick up your application at our April 3rd meeting in order to get in the pool of applicants, or call 718-320-8088 to pick up an application earlier. We have the following upcoming elections: April 24 - Presidential Primary Election (March 30 is the last day to register); June 26 - State Primary (June 1 is the last day to register); November 6th General Election (October 16, last day to register). Military indi-

viduals may register and vote from their designated "home of record" regardless of where they may be stationed or for how long. Teenagers must be 18 by December 31 of the year in which they file for and must have lived at their present address at least 30 days before the election.

Voter registration deadline is 25 days before election day. New York has early voting, absentee ballot and voters need no ID. Source: (elections.mytimetovote.com) Please HOLD the following dates for our upcoming fundraisers: May 19 - (An Old Fashion Fish Fry) and August 4 (An Evening Of Jazz). 90% of the funds will be sent to help President Obama. It's been reported that a GOP victory will mean..."Repealing health care reform - Privatizing Social Security - Elimination of the Departments of Education, Energy, Commerce, and

Building 15B Association Our next Building Association meeting will be on March 21st at 7:30 p.m. in the basement.

We would like to welcome any new cooperators to the building and invite them to join us at our meeting.

Refreshments will be served. We will also have a 50/50 raffle.

Remember if you see something, say something.

—Sa n dy Kr a sn ove

An on ym ou s ca lls t o P u b lic Sa fet y Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question.

Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and investigate, accordingly.

If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor.

Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taken place and in most cases, who the individuals involved are, as well.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

—R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

Housing & Urban Development, Killing the Environmental Protection Agency - Sell off of public lands and much, much more."

Members also shared information about the upcoming Riverbay Board Elections and the pending HUD loan.

The President and others will be sending e-mails of support for 13 year old Jada Williams in Rochester, New York, who was forced out of school in 2012 for exercising her freedom of speech. She was persecuted for challenging White teachers to teach and for challenging her Black classmates to learn an essay on Frederick Douglas. Call (585) 262-8100 to voice your concern.

We need your support! Join Us! Membership fee is —E velyn M . Tu r n er only $20.

Happy birthday and anniversary!

Happy birthday and happy four years marriage to Felicia and Jose!

—Felicia Sa n ch ez

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

If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Second Reading: Resolution #12-09 SUBM I T T E D BY: Al Sh a p ir o 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 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, Sou t h er n C om for t LL C requested a n ew lea se from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2043 Ba r t ow Aven u e (2,472 sq ,

ft .), Bronx, New York, to be used a s a sou t h er n food r est a u r a n t ; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is t welve yea r s wit h a six m on t h r en t con cession and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and W H E R E AS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2043 Ba r t ow Aven u e, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Sou t h er n C om for t L L C , Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and

be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab d u lWa h h a b PASSE D

Category 5 Inspections at $368 each and $76 for any reinspections as needed, also if regular inspections are needed they will cost $116 with a not to exceed cost of $150,488 per year, this also includes any other consulting work needed.

NOW T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: That Contract 2731, Elevator Consultant at a not to exceed cost of $451,464 over the three (3) years 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: At k in s, Ba ile y, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie , O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u lWa h h a b PASSE D

Offices as a Co-op City Historical Display; and T H E R E F O R E BE I T R E SO LVE D, The Board approves the formation of an Ad Hoc Co-op City History Committee, for the limited purpose of researching and preparing a detailed written proposal to convert and maintain the “trophy” shelves outside the Administration Offices into a Co-op City History Display and; BE IT F URT HER RE SOLVE D, That the Ad Hoc Co-op History Committee shall be chaired by a Director selected by the President and approved by the Board

BE I T FURTHE R R ESOLVED, That this Resolution shall take effect immediately and that Management is directed to provide reasonable administrative assistance to the Committee and that the President is authorized to take any necessary action in support of this Resolution.

YE S: At k in s, Ba ile y, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, L eslie, O wens, Sa n t ia go, Tir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSE NT F OR VOT E : O . J on es, Sha p ir o PASSE D

user licensing allows Riverbay Corporation to broaden implementation of the Inventory Tracking System;; and W HE R E AS, the requested Change Order will require no additional money as there is money left from the original contract;; and W HER EAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the Change Order request (See attached memorandum from Project Manager dated January 31, 2012).

NOW T HE R EFOR E, L ET I T BE RE SOLVE D: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract

2304 with Yardi Systems, Inc. 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: Atkins, Bailey, C ylich, Gor don, Gr a ha m , Illis, J ohn son, F. J on es, O. J ones, L eslie, Owens, Sa ntia go, Sha pir o, Abdu l-Wa hhab ABSENT F OR VOT E: Tir a do PASSED

existing storage units and that the rates be increased $1.00 per month of which $.25 is to be paid to Bargold.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the Board approves extending the term of Contract #2303 by seven years with the modification that any new locations be priced the same as similar existing storage units and that the rates be increased $1.00 per month of which $.25 is to be paid to Bargold; and be it F URT HE R R E SOLVE D, that the

President is authorized to sign all agreements relative to the extended contract with Bargold and that Management is directed to take all actions to implement the terms of this Resolution.

YE S: Atkins, Bailey, C ylich, Gor don, Gr a ha m, Illis, F. J ones, O. J ones, Owens, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab d ulWa hha b NO: J ohnson, L eslie PASSED (See additional resolutions on page 15)

Second Reading: Resolution #12-10 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on SE C O NDE D BY: O t h elia J on es BOAR D OF DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: M a r ch 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, Riverbay’s Contracts Administration Department sent out 25 request for proposals from elevator consulting firms under Bid 2731: and W H E R E AS, They received six pro-

posals, which were sent to management for review; and W H E R E AS, Management reviewed the proposals and stated that Lift Tech, Ltd. is the lowest responsible bidder; and W H E R E AS, This contract will be for a total of three (3) years with an option for years 4 and 5 which would be negotiated before entering years 4 and 5; and W H E R E AS, The contract will cover Category 1 Inspections at $230 each and

Amended Second Reading: Resolution #12-12 SUBM I T T E D BY: R a y Tir a d o SE C ONDE D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 14t h , 2012 H E R E AS, Co-op City is a rich part WH of the history of America which includes successfully building the country’s largest cooperative housing and establishing a vibrant community with a diversity of ethnic and cultural backgrounds and; W H E R E AS, The passage of time

makes it difficult to preserve Co-op City‘s history and strengthen our future and; W H E R E AS, The Board believes it would be beneficial to display the history of Co-op City on the “trophy” shelves outside the administrative office at 2049 Bartow Avenue and;.

W H E R E AS, The Board recommends the formation of an Ad Hoc Co-op City History Committee, to be chaired by a Board member, to research and prepare a written report to the Board on a proposal to convert and maintain the “trophy” shelves outside the Administrative

Second Reading: Resolution #12-13 SUBMI TT ED BY: L ea h Gr a ha m SE C ONDED BY: Kha lil Abdul-Wa hha b BOAR D OF DIR EC TORS M EE TING, DATE D: Ma r ch 14th, 2012 W HER E AS, Yardi Systems, Inc. is doing work under Contract 2304, Software License and Service Agreement; and WHE R EAS, the current contract grants Riverbay Corporation use of Yardi software at a previously agreed upon user count of

one hundred sixty three (163); and W HE RE AS, a Change Order One (1) is being requested since there is a new projected user count of one hundred eighty three (183); and W HE RE AS, if approved, Yardi shall license to Riverbay Corporation twenty (20) additional designated users for the Property Management and General Ledger modules.

Also included is the eBanking Maintenance, Custom-New York, Legal, Spreadsheet link, Construction, along with Budget and Forecast modules;; and W HE RE AS, purchase of the additional

Amended Second Reading: Resolution #12-15 SUBMI TT ED BY: Bill Gor don SEC ONDED BY: R a y Tir a do & Othelia J ones BOAR D OF DI RE CTOR S ME ET ING DAT ED: M ar ch 14th, 2012 WHE RE AS, In 1998 Riverbay contracted with Bargold Storage Systems for the installation of storage systems in 30 buildings. Bargold rented 980 units at rates varying from $35 to $45 a month. The 1998

contract ended on August 2, 2005; W HER E AS, On June 15, 2005 the Board approved Contract #2303, by Resolution #05-48, which allowed Riverbay to rent and maintain the Bargold storage units and to pay $10.00 per month per storage unit to Bargold. That Agreement will end on July 31, 2012 ; and W H E R E AS, Management recommends that Contract #2303 be extended for seven years with the modification that any new locations be priced the same as similar

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Co-op City Toastmasters Club Coming up: Open House on Thurs., March 29th at 7:30 p.m. Bartow Center, Rm. 28. Come out to see what Toastmasters is all about. Bring family and friends as all are welcome. It will our first Open House for the year and we would like to make this event SRO. So come, bring friends, family, guests, etc., etc., etc. This is an opportunity to gather information on the Toastmasters Program, meet former and active members to hear how Toastmasters has helped them on a personal and/or business level, get free gifts, mingle and have light refreshments.

Kim Patterson, VP Membership, is chairing this event and she can be reached at kpatterson6@verizon.net for more details.

The Toastmasters International Spring Speech Contests are presently ongoing.

Starting at the club level, we congratulate our 1st and 2nd place winners, Jimmy Britt, Valerie Mapp Palma (International Speech contestants) and Kim Odindo and Jimmy Britt (Table Topics contestants) who moved on to the Area Level. At the Area level, on Feb. 25th, Mr. Britt came in second, after competing against seven other contestants from four other clubs in

our area. He delivered a very impassioned speech entitled: Are You Real? We are extremely proud of TM Jimmy Britt for representing the Co-op City club so well.

The Spring Speech Contests culminate at the Annual District 46 Spring Conference, May 19, Marriott LaGuardia Hotel. Members and guests are strongly urged to attend the conference for just a “knock out,” fun-filled day. You will hear and meet world-class professional speakers, hob nob and network and certainly dine on great food. For more information, we invite you to please visit our

club meetings. We are also proud to be the home club of Area 11 Gov. Lauretta Jaysura.

Remember to mark your calendars for these two important dates and note that our regular meeting dates are the 1st and 3rd Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. sharp. We are in the Bartow Center, Rm. 28, unless otherwise noted. Contact Kim Patterson at KPatterson6@verizon.net for club information. See you soon.

Remember to Visit: www.Toastmasters 46.org or www.Toastmasters.org.

—D. Small

Broun Place Townhouse Association Greetings neighbors, The next Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Vernon Cooper, General Manager of Riverbay Corp., is our scheduled guest. Mark this date on your calendar as a reminder. Everyone should make an effort to attend the meetings. After all, this is your home

too. It takes all of us working together to make certain we receive the services and quality of life to which we are entitled. We will have our 50/50 raffle.

Light refreshments will be served.

If you have not registered to vote, please do so now. Voter registration forms will be available at the meeting.

It is your duty to vote, whether it is a local or national election and/or the

Riverbay Board of Directors. If we want our voices to be heard, we must let our representatives know how we feel.

By not voting, we are giving our vote away to an official running for election that we may not agree with. EVERY VOTE COUNTS! So please register and vote, vote, vote.

If you observe any suspicious activity, please call 9-1-1 first, then contact

Public Safety at 718-671-3050.

We pray for a speedy recovery for all our neighbors experiencing health challenges and to the homebound.

Congratulations to those celebrating a special event. You can also email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com. Be good to yourself and everyone else; after all, it will not cost you anything!

—M a r j or ie H elm s

Debs Place Townhouse Association The next meeting of the Debs Place Townhouse Association will take place on April 12th, Dreiser Community Center, Room 1 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

We would like to thank all our Debs Place Townhouse members that took the time and effort to attend the meeting on March 8th. Our next meeting will take place

on April 12th; we would like to thank CSO Supervisor Mr. Ellison for attending our meeting on March 8th. Mr. Ellison informed us that our convectors will be cleaned some time in the summer; he also talked about the new laundry room machines and about using HE soap in the machines. If the machines have too much soap, they will shut down. He told us about

the new cards that if your machine doesn’t work properly you will get your refund placed on your new card. Your old card will still work but you will not be able to receive a refund placed on the old card. How do you receive a new card? Go to the CSO office with a picture ID when you receive your new card and you will have $5 placed on your new card. For best results just follow

the instructions placed on the laundry room walls. Debs Place Association membership dues are $10 per family, per year. We like to wish a happy birthday to all our members who have a birthday in April or anniversary.

Get well wishes are extended to our sick and shut-in to our Debs Place Townhouse members.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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.

Coming Events:

We continue to look forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our crochet class at 1 p.m. We have a super teacher – Linda Werner – who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and

Amended Second Reading Resolution #12-14 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a p ir o 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 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, The Garage Committee believes that the quality of life of all Coop City residents would be improved by the Board’s approval of two Garage Department past practices; and H E R E AS, the Garage Committee WH first recommends that the Board approve courtesy parking for residents, with valid Co-op City Garage Agreements, in any garage from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for any purpose such as visiting, shopping or conducting personal business; and W H E R E AS, the Garage Committee further recommends that the Board approve courtesy parking for members of Certified Community Organizations when attending the Organization’s meetings up until 1:00 a.m. and not in excess of (6) hours; and W H E R E AS, the above courtesy parking privileges should be subject to the reasonable rules of the Director of Parking Facilities and may be revoked for valid reasons, including but not limited to inclement weather, overcrowding, construction, maintenance and/or abuse;

N O W, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E SO LVE D, that residents with a valid Co-op City Garage Agreement be granted courtesy parking in any garage from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for any purpose such as visiting, shopping or conducting personal business; and B E I T F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that members of Certified Community Organizations when attending the Organization’s meeting be granted courtesy parking for up to six (6) hours, but not after 1:00 a.m.; and B E I T F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that the above courtesy parking privileges are subject to the reasonable rules of the Director of the Garage Department and may be revoked for any valid reason including but not limited to inclement weather, overcrowding, construction, maintenance and/or abuse.

B E I T F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that this Resolution take effect thirty (30) days after approval.

Y E S : A t k i n s, G o r d o n , J o h n s o n , Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylich , G r a h a m , F. J on es, O .

J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o ABSTAI N: Ba iley, I llis AB SE NT F O R VO T E : O we n s , Sh a p ir o DE F E AT E D

(See additional resolutions on page 28)

gratifying. Surprise someone with a handmade gift. Try it! I’m sure that it will be greatly appreciated.

Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events.

Make a difference!!

Good & Welfar 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.

M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky See you soon. —M

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Two significant resolutions Two significant resolutions are scheduled for a second reading at the closed meeting of the Board on Wednesday, March 14 (the deadline for submitting this Viewpoint was March 12). One of the resolutions, #12-19, will require Board business to be conducted in open session, as it is in most elected governing bodies. The Board of Directors of the largest housing cooperative in the nation should conduct its business with transparency and in full view of the cooperators it serves.

ENH ANCI NG TRANSPARENC Y AND ACC OUNTABI LI TY The resolution also requires monthly Board meetings to be preceded by gallery sessions, which give cooperators an opportunity, in public, to ask questions, and make comments — complimentary or critical — about the work of both Board and management. This resolution would rescind or update previous resolutions that mandated a minimum of three open Board meetings a year. Those resolutions were observed much more in the breach than in practice—that is, the three open sessions rarely occurred.

Adoption of resolution #12-19 would restore a democratic practice that was honored in Co-op City for twenty years, after a fully resident Board was first established.

Open Board meetings can stimulate the interest and participation of cooperators and narrow the distance between Board Directors and the people they serve. Open Board meetings can promote two principles that founders of the cooperative movement fought for: transparency and accountability.

If cooperators felt that their voices counted in helping to determine Board

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Bernard Cylich members’ decisions, maybe Co-op City would not have to offer cash prizes to attract a quorum, or legal minimum, of shareholders to vote in Board elections.

C AN W E DO BE TTER? The other resolution (#12-20) establishes an ad hoc committee to search for a general manager or managing agent for Riverbay. Since 2002, Riverbay has been managed by a real estate company, on a month-to-month basis without an approved annual contract. This resolution can correct the situation by initiating the search for qualified, cost-effective management.

With assistance from the HCR, legal counsel, and a consultant, the search committee could develop specifications and solicit bids from prospective general managers, as well as managing companies.

The committee would then select three prospective managing agents and three general mangers to be interviewed by the Board of Directors.

This process can help us gauge the quality of present management, and the relative merits of a general manger and a managing agent in terms of cost effectiveness. Marion Scott Real Estate Inc. can, of course, submit a bid along with the others.

RESO LUTI O NS OBSERVED AND RESOLUTI ONS I G NO RED Both resolutions, the one ensuring open Board meetings and the one dealing with management, received a first reading at a Board meeting on February 15. But coop-

erators weren’t given the chance to read about either resolution in the Co-op City Times, even though Board resolution #1132 states that the first reading of a resolution “shall” — not “may” — be printed in the Co-op City Times following the Board business meeting at which it is read.

In fact, the overall situation strikes me as ironic. The first readings of these two resolutions did not appear in our community newspaper, although Board resolution #11-32 required them to be. But Viewpoint columns personally attacking Board members Andrea Leslie, Francine Reva Jones, and me were printed, even though personal-attack Viewpoints are prohibited by another Board resolution, #278.

ABO UT TH E BI DDING PRO CESS As reported in my February 25 Viewpoint, three bids were submitted by outside auditors at the closed Board meeting of February 15. Management determined that the lowest bidder was not qualified. The next-lowest bidder, PKF O’Connor Davies, had been auditing Riverbay for the last three years.

Although no deficiencies were found in PKF’s performance, management stated that the third-highest bidder, Marks, Paneth, & Shron, was the “lowest best qualified bidder.”

Marks lowered its price to match PKF’s after the bids were opened. In the discussion of the bids, Board members learned that Marks had audited Riverbay between 2002 and 2008 and also performed tax services for Marion Scott Real Estate itself, in 2008. When the Marks contract expired, the Board’s Audit Committee rejected the firm’s bid for renewal, properly considering it a conflict

of interest for Marks to service both MSI and Riverbay.

I later wrote to Denise A. C. Snyder, Housing Manager I, of the state agency HCR. In the letter I expressed my concerns that (1) the relationship that Marks had with both Riverbay and MSI presented a conflict of interest; (2) Marks was not the lowest-priced qualified vendor; and (3) only Marks was given the opportunity to lower its price after bids were opened. I forwarded copies of my letter to the Board of Directors, to Riverbay’s chief counsel, Jeff Buss, and to the state Inspector General’s office.

Although the letter was not sent to Marion Scott Real Estate, the firm obtained a copy and faxed it to the Marks company, who then wrote to Snyder and copied its letter to Board members. Why (and how) did Marion Scott obtain a letter not sent to the realty firm? And why did management transmit a copy of the letter to Marks, Paneth, & Shron rather than to legal counsel?

The Marks letter to Snyder was, naturally, a defense of the accounting firm’s actions and of the Board’s award of a three-year contract to Marks. My communication to Snyder was not so much about Marks actions but whether the Board should have approved that contract in light of conflict of interest concerns, and lowering their price after bids were opened.

I will share with you Snyder’s response to my questions.

I can be reached by mail: Attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, or email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

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Recognizing the women who served Co-op City selflessly Fellow cooperators, I’d like to start off on a positive note since it’s Women’s History Month by mentioning all the dedicated and self-sacrificing women who have given of themselves for the betterment of Co-op City over the years.

Women in the past like Esther Smith, the first female President of Riverbay, and Gladys Luciano who served on the Board, and Shirley Saunders and Margie Soto, and Gloria Wise, of course, who did so much for our youth. I’m also thinking of other strong and active women in the community like Gretchen Hazell and Harriet Jeffries, Anna Lucas, Mariana Novic, Maria Spector, and Judy Robeson, and dedicated pastors like Anne Palmore and Milca Plaud Alvarez, and Dr. Gladys Little, and our current President Helen Atkins, and my longtime friend and fellow Board Director, Othelia Jones, who served as President of Riverbay for three years, three years during which much was accomplished to improve cooperators’ lives. We all have, or have had, important women influencing our lives, so I want everyone to give a shout out to the special women who we salute this month.

Next week I will mention and expand on the many more influential women I have had the pleasure or

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis working and dealing with during my 40 years in Co-op City.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I am no great fan of Marion Scott Real Estate, but I also don’t believe in making wholesale change without having a solid plan. To use a cliche, you shouldn’t simply throw the baby out with the bathwater, one has to always consider what’s best for the community and put that ahead of personal or political agendas. As I write this Viewpoint, two resolutions will come up for a vote this week and I know exactly how I’m going to vote, I will vote “no” on one and abstain and the other. There’s a resolution coming up before the Board to look for companies or individuals to replace our current management company, Marion Scott Real Estate. In good conscience, I cannot vote in favor of this resolution because I truly do not believe it is in the best interest of Co-op City at this time, a time when management is intricately involved in the middle of so many kinds of infrastructure repairs within Co-op City. They learned

the hard way in Rochdale Village. The Board there rushed to fire Marion Scott as the managing agent and pandemonium and chaos resulted, with the result that Marion Scott was hired back again.

That’s why I think we need to methodically take a look at the performance of our managing company and not make a rash move without considering the consequences.

I look at such a resolution and have to say, “What’s the rush?” And if there is no rush, then why is such a resolution being proposed? Whether it’s our power plant, our co-generation plant, or trying to obtain a HUD loan to help us with refinancing, Marion Scott and the Board are intricately involved with these issues. You can’t just fire them for political or personal reasons, but I fear that’s what some might want. I have high hopes my fellow Board members will put the Co-op City community first and reject this resolution. Instead, it makes more sense to set a time limit and evaluate Marion Scott Real Estate to determine once and for all what they are doing well and where their performance is not up to par, such as the Restoration Department which is in dire need of improvement and other areas which could, and should be better.

Like so many things, I’m urging my fellow Directors to think twice and think hard before spouting things that may come back to haunt or hurt us.

Specifically, I’m thinking of how the state has now applied and is enforcing tough regulations in these hard economic times for those seeking transfers and it has turned into a nightmare we didn’t want. However, if this community was galvanized or stronger in terms of voting strength, the state would have never dared to do this. But because of our apathetic voting record, no one, not even our own elected officials, who couldn’t care less about us, stands up for us. And that is one of the things the people of Co-op City need to do, to get organized and rise to demand a vote from every cooperator over age 18. If we could do this, in the voter registration drive today in building lobbies, if we can register 10,000 people as a voting bloc, regardless of party affiliation, that would be one of the greatest things and accomplishments for Co-op City to ensure a better future in which we have a voice that demands attention.

Let’s talk, give me call at (718) 320-8035 or email me at tonys home10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

Building 27 Association Building 27 is alive and well. Here are some of the upcoming activities. Our annual dues collection from all residents will take place in the lobby of all sections on Friday March 30th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The annual dues are $5:00 per apartment. Please join your neighbors in contributing your share for the benefit of all residents. Volunteers will be available to help with voter registration in each section of our building on Thursday March 15th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. We decided to try again with our scholarship offer of $250 for each of two students heading to college next fall. Applications will be available at the March 22nd House meeting. Another exciting event will be our

enjoyable “FREECYCLE’ night on April 19th at 7:00 p.m. Come and find something you might need or share something you no longer want. Coming soon is our GAME night for Bingo on March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Lots of fun and little expense.

You just might be a big winner. We are trying to do something special for our kids. We plan to have a “back to school party” in August. Details will be posted later. Don’t hesitate to attend our next house meeting on March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. In addition to our regular 50/50 raffle, we will have a FREE raffle for some Easter Basket prizes.

As usual refreshments will be served.

Let’s launch the beautiful Spring Season together.

Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc. Pastor Anthony Davis and Pastor Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc. extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community-oriented, nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style.

Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform them to meet their God given destiny.

We meet at: 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10 for Wednesday night Bible study and Room 9 for Sunday morning worship.

O r d er of Ser vices Sunday school – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12 p.m.

Wed. night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preacher’s in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety • (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • If you SEE something, SAY something!

Reminder: Voter Registration TODAY in the building lobbies!

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NAACP, Co-op City Branch Unfortunately, due to an accidental error, the article from March 3rd was repeated in the newspaper of March 10.

Some important information has been delayed in getting to you. Opening “Women’s History Month, March 2012”, President Barack Obama included this thought in his proclamation: For generations, the intrepid spirit of women has driven women pioneers to challenge injustices and shatter ceilings in pursuit of full and enduring equality. During Women’s History Month, we commemorate the struggles, celebrate centuries of progress, and reaffirm our steadfast commitment to the rights, security, and dignity of women in America and around the world. The Coop City Branch of the NAACP will bring this thought home to you on Tuesday, March 27, Rm. 28, Bartow Community

Center, when we celebrate the spirit through the amazing word of Pat “Sister Betty” G’orge-Walker. February 28 at our meeting commemorating Black History Month, many cooperators and friends came to Bartow Community Center. Thank you to Joan Murrell, Eleanor Donnley, Janice Brown, Lottie Townes, President Jeannette Graves and everyone made the evening memorable. Special thanks to Ms. Michele Sajous, Riverbay Corporation‘s Director of Community Relations, for critical assistance at the February 28 event. A great movie brought in by Ms. Murrell about the Gullah people and history in South Carolina was shown.

March 13 was our Executive Committee and we hoped to have information on redistricting and voter registration.

Again, our salute to women event is on

March 27, Room 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Save September 29, for our Luncheon Fashion Show at Eastwood Manor, officially titled, “The NAACP, Co-op City Branch Freedom Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza”. The audition dates are being set up currently for our models to be named for this Fall Extravaganza, 2012 Co-op City season. Everyone is welcome to interview and audition by calling either, Eleanor Donnley: 718-379-1297, Lottie Townes: 718-379-3504, Janice Brown: 718-671-8915. Please leave a clear message. Your call will be returned.

New members, it is time to get involved and become an active member of an NAACP committee. Come to participate with the NAACP, Co-op City Branch.

Each committee offers an opportunity to contribute to the NAACP community.

Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or phone 718-671-7856. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for more news. In 2011: seminars, demonstrations, a walkathon, 75th anniversary celebration, health fairs and a square dance were held.

This month, look for events marking great women in history. Please write P.O. Box # 75-3111, Einstein Loop post office to submit a tiding for our press release. To all our friends and neighbors recovering from illness or accident, a speedy and total recovery is wished. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us should you need particular help or direction to solve a problem. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

—Eva L a za a r

Building 26 Association A very warm welcome to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, and especially our new residents. Thanks to everyone who attended our monthly meeting.

Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and any new births during the month of March. A speedy recovery to all of our hospitalized, home bound, sick, and shut in. Our deepest condolences to those families who have lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed.

As a reminder, the Annual In-House Convector Cleaning Program has begun.

Teams of Riverbay porters/staff will be cleaning your convectors as preventive maintenance so that we can cut back on the number of convector leaks during the summer season. In each lobby and on each floor of Building 26, notices were posted by each elevator for you to call the Building Department at (718) 879-6300, to schedule an appointment.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Camilla Williams, first African American woman to appear with a major U. S. Opera company. She debuted in her signature role in Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” as Cio-

Cio-San. Ms. Williams also sang at the March on Washington in 1963, just before the Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous “ I Have A Dream Speech.” Take time out to celebrate the women in your life for all they’ve done to make a better world for you!

Voter Registration - On March 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. in each lobby of Building 26, unregistered voters can obtain a voter registration form and register. Please register! Increased voter participation can result in an increase of our community’s clout to receive a greater share of government services now and in

the future. Let’s make sure our tax dollars return to our community.

Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Remember, security starts at home.

Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own.

—Yu Von n e L ewis

Building 13 Association R em in d er : Nominations for the Building 13 Association, Inc. will be at our next meeting on Thursday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m. Membership dues will be collected in March. Yearly dues collection dates will be posted in the building bulletin board. Please join. Your membership helps us continue our many programs and events. Membership dues are $5. Get well wishes are sent to Mr. George Peterson our former By-Laws Committee member.

The Arts and Crafts and Writing Workshops facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise and made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program began on Sunday, February 26. At the next session, a writing workshop will begin on Tuesdays in March on the following dates, March

20th and 27th, youth from 6:15-7:30 p.m. and adults 7:45-9:00 p.m. A culmination show presenting these works will be held on March 30 at 6:00 p.m. The donation is $5. Anyone interested in helping or assisting is welcome.

The Summer Fun Day in the park to be held on Saturday, June 23 from noon until 6 p.m. (rain date: June 30th) will be an event you don’t want to miss. If you love games, races, basketball, music, popcorn and cotton candy, then this is the place to be. Come out and meet your neighbors, have fun with your family, watch the fun or join the largest cupid slide in Co-op City. We are looking for volunteers to show youth how to play skelsys (skully), for the basketball competition and various other activities. If you would like to help make this the best

day ever, speak to the Youth and Adult Social Committee (info. below).

F loor ca p t a in s should submit items that need to be addressed or repaired on your floor to the Captain, Mrs. Santiago in Apt. 27C. The information will be reported at the janitorial and grounds meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Association room. We thank Riverbay for correcting some of the more urgent requests and look forward to additional work being completed. If you would like to be a floor captain, you are welcome to attend. We can always use more eyes to help us keep our building looking good.

Our next session of Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the association

room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place).

It’s an inspiring, insightful, informative and often hilarious social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. YOU and your friends are welcome. DON’T MISS IT! For information on any events, check the bulletin board or contact: Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, Valerie Gunn at 718-862-0308 or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Help us to improve the quality of life for all of our cooperators. Report any criminal activity to Public Safety at (718) 320-3050 and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 8225411. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

—Olub iyi Sehind emi (M r.B)

Building 34 Association The general meeting of the Building 34 Association will take place on Thursday, March 29th in the meeting room. The speaker for the evening will be announced shortly. Directors from various departments in Co-op City are requested to speak at our association meeting and we need cooperators to come out, not only to support your building association in an effort to keep neighbors informed of events affecting them but to show Riverbay Corporation

that we will show up and participate in a discussion impacting our quality of life here. We must take notice of the changes occurring in and around our community.

For the things that adversely affect us, there is a need to show up and speak out.

March 17th, there will be a community wide voter registration push. The lobby of our building will have someone from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you are eligible, you are encouraged to pick up a form, fill it out, mail it back and, more importantly,

vote in November. We especially need to focus on the young people who have turned 18 since our last major election in 2008. Parents, we urge you to help get this group registered. The significance of the vote cannot be stressed enough, and yes your one vote does count.

Although our bus trip to the spirit of Philadelphia is sold out, we continue with a wait list. We are also looking for other projects and fundraisers. If you have any ideas, please come to the meeting on

March 29th and share them.

Spring appears to be quickly approaching and the gardens around our building need to be maintained. If you have some time on your hands and have a love of the beauty the flowers bring to the front and back of the building, please contact Pauline Warren at (718) 379-1345 or see her at the meeting to volunteer. We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.

—L a Ver ne F loyd

Building 10 Association The association would like to thank all who attended our Feburary meeting. We had Mr. Joe Boiko speak about the new update that will occur this month to our laundry room and a few other reminders. We thank him for his time and service to our community. In spite of a distraction that took

place that was out of order we had a good meeting. The Public Safety officer who also spoke exhorted shareholders to call Public Safety if they see anything out of order. There is also a voter registration day that will take place to help register anyone who isn’t registered yet to vote. Also, we would

like to remind shareholders to vote on the upcoming Riverbay Board elections. It’s important that you partake; it’s the way to be heard. As we look forward to nicer warm weather, enjoy and be your best. If you see something out of order, call Public Safety. Also, do not let strangers in the building by

holding the door for someone who doesn’t live here or is visiting. Safety starts with you. Our March meeting date to be announced soon. Look for the posted sign. Thanks to all who contributed to improving the quality of our lives.

—E velyn Sa n t ia go

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We deserve our fair share As mentioned last week, we’re considering developing the unused land in this community. Also, we’re thinking about upgrading our shopping centers.

Now, we have about 320 acres of land here. And, we have three major shopping centers here. So, that’s a lot to consider when you want to make improvements.

There are several reasons behind these new developments. The major one is to improve our finances. Then, we need for Co-op City to stay affordable and to be a great place to live.

And, we can accomplish these goals by working together and developing our ideas.

C om mu n it y I n p u t As discussed during a recent meeting, some developers stated that they will want to hear your viewpoints on these matters. So, that’s a good thing for this community.

Now, please keep in mind that a lot of communities are changing very rapidly.

And, a lot of people have been priced out of the places where they grew up.

So, this concept can happen right here, if we’re not careful.

Therefore, we need to work together with you so that we can plan for the future. That’s what smart people do when they make projections for their business.

So, in our case, expenses are definitely going to rise. However, we must make sure that we’re always looking down the road so that we can cover our expenses without overburdening our cooperators.

We have cooperators that have been in this community for over 30 years. And, they and other people are on fixed incomes. Therefore, who is going to care about their point of view when we talk about increases?

They need a voice.

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Therefore, you can be sure that I will do my best to look out for and listen to our elderly, our cooperators that might need assistance, and everyone here.

So, to help them and this community, we need our cooperators to be in favor of upgrading our unused land and our malls.

C o-op C it y Bou leva r d This nice piece of land could yield millions of dollars for us, annually, if we can develop this area.

However, we should think about family entertainment, recreation, amongst other things, for this area. This could be a major draw for this community.

According to published reports, over 50 million people visited NYC last year, and they spent around $48 billion. Now, we need to bring some of that money right here to Co-op City.

And, we can do that by bringing some of those visitors right here with a ferry service. And, if we have outdoor and indoor entertainment, then we can keep making money all year around.

These visitors can help our malls also.

M a ll Up gr a d es Naturally, people are going to want to walk around here. So, we have to make sure that our malls are nice and very attractive. And, we have to make sure that we can attract the right businesses

here.

Look at the vacant store next to the bank on Bartow. That store has been vacant for years.

Why? We have over 50,000 people that live here. Plus, Bartow is a very busy street. So, our stores should be booming, right? Wrong!

We need to attract some good stores into all of our malls. However, we need to sit down and develop some good marketing plans for them.

M ovin g For wa r d Who are the people that can help this community move forward?

Just because you know someone and talk with them does not mean that they can represent the best interests of this community. Therefore, we need to be decisive and only put people on this board that will look out for our best interests and help us.

Now, what are you going to do when your carrying charges go up by 3% on October 1, 2012? And, what about, perhaps, next year?

Are you still going to listen to people say that our budgets were prepared by professionals? “Hey, 3% is minimal. So, just accept the increase.“ No. Common sense should tell us that the state might reconsider their 3% increase if we cut our budget and we can successfully cover all of our future expenses.

However, to do nothing and just blindly accept what management says is wrong. And, this community should not vote for anyone that will not fight for us.

Tr an sfer s a n d M ove-ou t s People are very upset with our transfer and move-out policies. I’m hearing stories about apartments being vacant for months, even though we have a waiting

list. And, cooperators are losing their equity.

Now, I’m currently working with a former cooperator that moved from a townhouse to Jamaica, WI. Now, before she moved, an inspector allegedly told her that her 1-bedroom apartment did not need renovations. Nevertheless, her apartment was vacant for 15 months.

And, check this out, we supposedly have a waiting list.

Professional? No. Bottom line: We need strong cooperators on our board that will demand that business gets conducted in a proper way.

And, we need for everyone here to elect board members that will cut our budget and will help us fix the issues that are plaguing this community.

SH AR P Sem in ar, T h u r sd a y, M a r ch 22, 7: 00 p .m. - 9: 00 p .m ., Ba r t ow, R oom 31 On Thursday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) seminar at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31. And, there will be a special guest speaker from the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit and the Office of the Bronx District Attorney.

Now, I would like to encourage the community to please go to this event. I’ll be there and I would love to meet you.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ask. Trust. Love. Surrender. These are some of the topics of the Youth Week of Prayer that is held from March 17 to 24, at the Co-op City SDA Church. The youth of the church will be taking the lead on these seminars hoping to reach other young people with their message. Love as one of their very powerful topic and is relevant to all generations. The youth will be exploring love for God and love for man.

What if you gave Christ everything?

What would Christ do with it? There is no limit to what God can do for you. Come and learn more directly from the youth

themselves starting this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Nightly meetings will be conducted until Saturday, March 24. Call 718-3200518 for more details.

C o-op C it y SDA Bet t er L ivin g H ea lt h & F it n ess E d u ca t ion C en t er Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00— 12:00 p.m.; Free Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.; Free NYC Wa lker s for Wellness – Walk around Co-op City with this group a distance of about 3 miles on. Keep walking and receive your very own pedometer and tee:

The Way International The Way International is a fellowship of the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ for the manifestation of the more abundant life. We would like to invite you to freely avail yourself for spiritual nurture and growth at our Biblical Research study group fellowship. Learn how you can read and understand the Bible so that you

can operate the power of God in your life.

If this is something you are interested in, come talk to Nina or Eva on: Thursday March 22 and March 29, 7-9 p.m., Room 2, Dreiser Center. Come and learn how to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.

—E velyn Sa n t ia go

A M essa ge fr om t h e C .S.O . Dep 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.

Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m.; Free Wednesday afternoons; Free We h a ve a n a c t ive Disa b ilit ies M in ist r y. Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs.

Br ea d M in ist r y...Pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m. —3:30 p.m.). Please take one for a neighbor.

Week ly Wed n esd a y P r a yer M eet in g at 7:30 p.m.

Sa t u r d a y Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m.

A pot luck luncheon is usually served after services on Sabbath in our fellowship hall.

Please join us in refreshments and fellowship.

The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. You can reach us on the web @ www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

—C h er yl Silver a

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American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in the Section 5 community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

Greeting to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all of our Post members that have a birthday in March: Carrol C. Brown, Clifton Adams, Robert Dean, Jr. Raymond Riley, Jacob L. Randolph, Adeyemi Oloruntoba, Clarence Powell, Murry M. Kerner, Raphael B. Jams, Herbert Rosenburg, Norman Thomas and William A. Pace. If I have forgotten to include your name for your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will

include your name in the next edition in the Co-op City Times.

For all our Post members, here is a list of the up and coming events for our Post members: Are you ready to “HIRE A VETERAN” for 2012? The next general meeting will take place on March 17th.

On March 30th, there will be a Department Commander’s visit at the Turner Club at 7:00 p.m. Mark this date on your calendar; the cost is $35/pp.

If you have any money from the raffles that you sold, please turn your money into the Post and if you need more raffles just ask someone in the Post.

On March 30th, the Department Commander’s visit will take place at the Turner Club from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The

price is $35. Please contact the Post ASAP to make a payment. If you’re planning on going to the National Commander’s dinner at Antun’s on April 13th, please make a payment at your earliest convenience. $70 per person.

If you need a new cap, shirt, dress cap and a license plate, they can be purchased through the Post.

This is for all of my Post members who take medications for mood disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic conditions; they can have an unhealthy side effect: weight gain. For more information, google the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health which describes medications’ side effects, including medications that will cause you

to gain weight.

Our Post membership is now 166 members; if you meet a veteran looking for a Post to join, ask him to stop by our Post on the 3rd Saturday and check out our Post.

When was the last time you had your “BLOOD PRESSURE” taken, did you know that high blood pressure is the most neglected disease?

Vital papers will demonstrate their vitality by moving from where you put them to where you can’t find them.

Be nice to your kids. They’ll choose your nursing home.

This information was brought to you by your Post 1871 information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

From the Warfront to the Homefront Our next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday night, April 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Room 8, 2nd floor of the Dreiser Loop Community Center.

We are in need of volunteers, as well as new members to join our organization.

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation was established right in Coop City in 2007 by long-time resident Mark P. Bruh. Our organization, which is a tax-exempt charitable organization, functions to help service members of

Afghanistan and Iraq, whether they have returned home or are still stationed overseas, as well as their families.

In the past, we have created events that provided hundreds of care packages to troops overseas, over 3,000 holiday cards sent to both military bases at home and in war zones, and provided over 200 winter coats to the James P. Peters VA Medical Center on Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx.

Our next project is “Taking Strides 4 Wounded Heroes: Run/Walk/Help Heal”

that will sponsor a series of running/walking family friendly competitions to help raise much needed funds for wounded soldiers.

Our first event is scheduled for Sunday, April 29th at the boardwalk on Orchard Beach starting at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Sign-up begins at 7:30 a.m. on that Sunday. Refreshments and tee-shirts, along with gift bags, will be provided to all participants and volunteers. The run will be a 3k race (2 miles), and the walk will be 2k in length (1.5 miles).

Registration fees are $15 for runners/walkers 12 years old and older, and $7 for those in the age category of 11 years old and younger.

If you contact me at the information below, I will forward as many registration forms as possible. There is no limit.

Deadline is no later than Monday, April 22nd.

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation Inc., Mark.Bruh@gmail.com, (646) 359-7723.

M a r k P. Br u h —M

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Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garret and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana 16:15 want to extend an invitation to you in worshipping the most high God. This invitation extends to all the brothers and sisters of this world who want an extended family under God’s umbrella. If you need a friend to talk to,

we will listen. If you need someone to pray for you about any situation, a problem which may be afflicting you such as health problems, marital problems, etc., we shall pray for you. Consider us part of your extended family; all are welcome.

Come and join our group of worshipers.

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Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. — Evangelistic Service noon C H UR C H H O UR S: ENG L I SH Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4 p.m.

YO UTH SE RVI C E BI L I NG UAL Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

We have a live band of very young and talented musicians. We are located in the Section 5 Community Center, Room 42. For any questions or prayers, call 718-671-6112 or 347-275-5500.

May God bless you and may you always have health and prosperity.

—P a st or s Fer n a n d o & T h om a s

Building 32 Association The next meeting of the Building 32 Association will take place on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Our meeting room is located at the back of Building 32B’s lobby. It was nice to see some of our newer cooperators at our last meeting. There is so much information available to assist you in making the most of being a cooperator, not a tenant. Also, we will be collecting Building Association dues of $5 per family unit for the entire year. Please

check the posted flyers for information about our guests for this meeting.

The Executive Board would like to thank Beverly Peterson for her years of service in writing about the Building Association meetings. Due to time constraints, Ms. Peterson will no longer be reporting about what you missed by not attending the meetings. Thank you, Beverly, for all you have done.

We are planning another bus ride, either to the Amish country, or to a casi-

no. Again, please check the lobby bulletin boards, and this paper, for further information.

Members of the Executive Board will be in both lobbies today, March 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Voter Registration applications. There will be numerous positions to vote for this year, including the office of President.

Whatever your politics are, make sure you have the opportunity to have your say! The applications can be mailed

without postage, or given to either of the lobby attendants, or returned to anyone on the Executive Board.

Additionally, please remember that the laundry carts are OUR laundry carts, and should not be removed from the laundry room. For those of you who use fabric softener sheets, please dispose of them after your laundry has dried. They belong in the garbage can, not left on the floor or in the cart.

—L or n a Sm it h

Building 14 Association Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our Irish families and best of luck to everyone!

This is a busy weekend for the Association as we are conducting our annual membership dues collection along with the community-wide effort to register voters for this important year of elections from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The annual dues are $7 per family/household and are used to support ongoing and new projects undertaken by the Building Association. The Association is striving to provide more programs that are of interest to our diverse community. One of the goals is to offer programs and activities and even a monthly meeting on Saturdays to allow more cooperators to

attend recognizing the responsibilities of parents, individuals and children during the week. The advantage of being a member will come from free or discounted programs, when there is a fee or cost for the activity, or other perks that non-members will not receive. Of course, the Association utilizes the dues for lobby decorations and gatherings during the holidays. Dues collection times for this weekend are Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m., and Sunday, 3 - 6 p.m. You can also drop off your dues at the Association meeting. Thank you to those that have paid dues over the years and we hope for increased memberships this year.

The March Association meeting will be held on March 29th instead of March 22nd in support of Co-op City Public Safety’s Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Workshop being held on the 22nd. We are encouraging women in particular to attend given the increased incidents of attacks that are occurring in Co-op City, inside of our buildings and elevators and around the perimeters.

Would you know what to do if a perpetrator attempted to rob or fondle you in the elevator? What about our young ladies, your daughter or a female friend?

It’s not unthinkable that men are targets, too. I get nervous even imaging it! Do yourself a favor and get educated. Attend

the forum Thursday night at Bartow Center, Room 31 at 7:00 p.m. If you need someone to travel with, give me a call; perhaps we can travel as a group.

Lastly, we will continue planning for our June 23rd Summer Block Party at the March 29th meeting. Please let us know now that you are interested in volunteering. I will have more details to share and we’ll begin to make specific assignments. Please encourage other family members to get involved, especially your teens and young adults.

Be involved. Be an example! Reach out to me at any time: jdfergie31@gmail or 917.612.1951. Be well!

—J . Fer gu son

National Council of Negro Women The next book club meeting will be on Saturday, March 31 at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing: “A Singular Woman: The Untold Story of Barack Obama’s Mother ” by Janny Scott.

M a r ch is Wom en ’s M on t h : At our general membership meeting, Sunday, March 11, our guest speaker was Patricia Myers, a licensed funeral director with twenty-five years of experience serving grieving families in their time of need.

She is also the author of “Embracing the

Teardrops”. Ms. Meyers left us with information that should be shared with family/friends: “10 Steps To Take Before Life’s Transition” by Patricia Myers.

April 28 - Co-op City Section will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary at Marina Del Rey from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Sa ve T h e Da t e s ! 38th BethuneHeight Recognition Luncheon will be held May 19, 2012 at the Garden City Hotel, Garden City L.I. Tickets are $100.

Call to Convention - May 22-26 at Gaylord National Hotel, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745 Reservations: 301-965-4000.

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Dorothy I. Height 27th Annual National Black Family Reunion Celebration - September 8.

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to all our March members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

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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) 8629172.

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO GR AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OO P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday,

6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: March is National Craft Month and to celebrate the Dorcas Craft Ministry is raffling off two beautiful crochet prayer shawls. Raffles are $1 each; 6 for $5.

Drawing date is March 25th. See any member of Dorcas or stop by their table after service.

Wednesday, April 18, CPC Tours invites you to a Matinee performance of the Crossroads Theater Company presentation of “ The Last Five Years.” In

New Brunswick, NJ. A 2002 Drama Desk Award Winner for Best Music and Best Lyrics, this engaging musical is a cleverly crafted romantic love story.

After the performance, enjoy an “AllYou-Can-Eat Buffet Luncheon. Tickets: $79. For reservations and/or additional information, call CPC tours at (718) 671-1182.

Saturday, May 19th join CPC Tours on their “SPRING DAY OUTING” in the beautiful Poconos, PA area. Enjoy shopping at The Crossing Premium Outlets and a visit to the Mount Airy Casino ($35 rebate). Tickets: $50. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

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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 va n G . M it ch ell

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30.

Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at

11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

P r a yer Nigh t : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors.

Bring a friend who would like prayer.

Also on Thursday’s mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer until 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

The Lord said “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I will be in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 After School P r ogr a m : In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center which is a

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C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome.

Registration is free and rates are affordable.

M en ’s Fellowsh ip : Every Thursday evening from 7 to 8 p.m., come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Bring a friend so they can get a

blessing too. Hope to see you there.

Fa m ily Nigh t : Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend or two or more.

Wom en ’s Da y: Today, we will be having a day for women to get together and have a great time in the Lord. We will be making jewelry and tote bags.

We will have a guest speaker(s) and a nice lunch. There is a donation of $10, which covers everything for the day. We will be starting the day at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Bring a friend so that they can have a great blessing too.

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptist church.org.

Join us for a midweek spiritual pick up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, March 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Men’s prayer service is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us in April for Men’s prayer service.

Tomorrow, Sunday, March 18, at the 11:00 a.m. service the Prison Ministry will celebrate their 2nd Anniversary.

Minister Diane Thomas, Assistant Minister of Church of the New Vision will be the guest speaker. All are invited to attend.

March is Women’s History Month and you are invited to the First Lady’s Ministry HerStory “The Power Of Women”, Luke 10:38-42 on Saturday March, 24 at 10 a.m.

The keynote speaker is the Honorable Darcel D. Clark, Justice of the Supreme Court, Bronx NY. The donation is $15.00. For tickets or additional information call 718-862-

9243, 718-379-1064, or the church at 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr Sheldon EWilliams.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.

—Ha ttie L. Luca s

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 3, at noon, Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the president of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues

of common concern and human rights. Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that

desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remembers the coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is progress, and Working Together is success.”

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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The Annual Co-op City Little League Board – Parents General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m. at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium B. There will be Modell’s Sporting Good Store Team Week discount coupons given out and door prizes drawing for the players. For more information please visit the website at WWW.COOPCITYLL.TK or call the CCLL room at 718-379-8242.

The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Coop City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome.

Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

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The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to announce a bus trip to Lehman College's Lovenger Theater on Tuesday, April 3. Dmitri "Zisl" Slepovitch and his orchestra Litvakus will present a multi-media musical dialogue with Belarussian Jews who have passed along a treasure trove of rarely heard gems to a new generation. The program is in Yiddish, English and Russian.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level) Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to attend services on the following days.

SUNDAYS: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship starts by 11:45 a.m.

W E DNE SDAY: Evening prayer meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayers.

F R I DAY: Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. God’s power is released through His Words. Come and study the Word of God; it can change your life.

2 Tim oth y 2: 15 - Study to show thy-

self approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Focu s: Virtue is the quality that sustains our entrance and standing before a holy God and allows the strength and healing presence of God to flow through us.

P h ilip pia n s 4: 8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

A Christian’s strength resides in his or

her relationship with God. A life filled with virtue results in a clean conscience and removes any cloud of guilt, providing a bold entrance into the presence of the Lord.

A virtuous life fulfills the purpose for the grace of God, making that work complete.

Godly virtue adds value to human life, and that enhancement becomes obvious to others. Paul joined Peter in encouraging the pursuits of virtue when he admonished Timothy to give himself wholly to righteous principles. (1 Timothy 4; 15) Paul concluded that adding virtue to faith is a profitable venture that causes the believer’s value to rise even in the eyes of those around him.

A tutoring and mentoring program for middle to high school students preparing for college meets at the Church venue every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. [or earlier by appointment]. This is one of Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle’s contributions to Youth Development in the Bronx. The tutoring is on Math, English and Sciences. The Mentoring component is on Character development and Leadership. It is an open program.

Interested parents and students to contact: Miss Oluwadara Nnoli [347-495-8389].

For more information call:: 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218 —R ev. R . Sibb lies

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

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m.

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

Adults meet on Friday at 6:30 p.m.

We are looking forward to welcoming you on Sunday, March 18 at 9:00 a.m. when we will also celebrate the Patron Saint Joseph.

C h u r ch C a len d a r : During the Lenten Season, instead of Bible Study, Stations of the Cross will be held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Led by the Women’s Guild on March 14, the Men’s Group on March 21 and the Youth Group on March 28.

On 4th Sunday, March 25, the Sunday

School will lead Stations of the Cross in place of a Sermon.

F u n d r a isin g E ven t s: Our cake sale will take place at the church this Saturday, March 17, from noon until sold out!

The church’s Fifth Annual Luncheon will be held on May 19 at the Eastwood Manor, Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A rolling bar, cocktail reception, sumptuous lunch and music by DJ Carol are all included. Donation: Adult tickets $75 and childrens’ tickets are $21.

Sa ve t h e Da t e: Saturday, June 23, day trip to Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets with a sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant in Long Island.

For more information on these events, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, *O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) —M er ville C h a m ber s

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy.

Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness.

F O C US SC R I P T UR E F O R THE WEEK: Psalm 19:14 (NIV) 14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Up com in g E ven t s: WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: SAT-

URDAY, MARCH 17th at 11 a.m. – refreshment will be served.

FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON: SPANISH THEME - SUNDAY, MARCH 18th, at 2 p.m.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP: THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd, at 7 p.m. Join us for a time of prayer, the Word of Peace and pizza. All men 17 and older are welcome.

SERVICIO EN ESPAÑOL (Spanish Speaking Service): SUNDAY, MARCH 25th, at 3:30 p.m.

COUPLE’S FELLOWSHIP: SATURDAY, MARCH 31st, at noon.

6th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE: SUNDAY, APRIL 1st, at 11 a.m. – with special guest minister, Rev. Alfonso Wyatt of Greater Allen A.M.E. Church.

H O LY W E E K SE RVI C E SGOOD FRIDAY SERVICE: Friday, April 6th at 7 p.m.

Communion will be served on Good Friday.

VISION CARE SPECIALIST

DR. DAVID HORN, O.D. FAAO • FELLOW, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY • OCULAR DISEASE TREATMENT

• COMPLETE VISION CARE - EYE EXAMINATION • VISUAL PERCEPTUAL TRAINING • CONTACT LENSES

High Fashion Frames on Premises. “Your Vision Health Is My Concern.”

Much of Learning Is Done Through The Eyes. Insist on a Professional Eye Examination.

120 ALCOTT PLACE

(Bldg. 17 • Sect. 3) • Co-op City

718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:30 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

RESURRECTION SUNDAY: SUNDAY, APRIL 8th, at 11 a.m.

CCC will be performing Baptisms on Resurrection Sunday. All are welcome to witness and experience the celebration of Jesus Christ.

SC H E DUL E O F SE RVI C E : Connect Ministry: Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. – If you are new to the community or a new believer, you are welcome to meet and fellowship with some of our church leaders and get acquainted with our church and its ministries.

Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Teen Church (age 13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (age 5-12) - every Friday, 7 p.m.

Sundays: Worship Service** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.Children’s Church (4-12 years old) noon start (Dreiser, Room #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) noon

start (Dreiser, Room #2) F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube & Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

Please mail all your inquiries or donations to the following address: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992 .

Ema il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org

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Co-op City Times / March 17, 2012

Second Reading: Resolution #12-16 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Abd u lWa h h a b SE C ONDE 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 a r ch 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out fifteen (15) requests for proposals for Bid # 2732, Towing

Services at Co-op City; and W H E R E AS, we received one (1) proposal which was reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager has determined Five J’s Automotive is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached) and any contract that exceeds one year in duration requires Board approval.

NOW T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: That the proposed Contract 2732 with Five J’s Automotive at a $125.00 per tow charge to owner of vehicle (additional charges listed in contract) over two (2) years be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #8516 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: At k in s, Ba ile y, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O . J on es, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sha p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab d ul-Wa h ha b NO : L eslie PASSE D

agreement abstract. .

NOW T H E R E F O R E BE I T R ESOLVED, that the Board approves a multi-year parking license agreement for Bronx Honda to cover all parking spaces located on the 6th and 7th Floors of Garage 5 as per the terms and conditions described in the attached license agreement abstract; and be it BE IT FURTHE R R ESOLVED, That

the President is authorized to sign all agreements relating to the Agreement with Bronx Honda and that Management is directed to take all actions to implement the terms of this Resolution.

YE S: Atkins, Bailey, C ylich, Gor don, Gr a ha m , Illis, J ohn son, F. J on es, O. J ones, L eslie, Owens, Sa ntia go, Sha pir o, Tir a do, Abdul-Wa hha b PASSED

observe Board proceedings; and be it F URT HE R R E SO LVE D, that once a month Board meetings shall include a gallery session; and be it F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that a gallery session is defined as a period prior to the commencement of a Board meeting at which shareholders may publicly address questions directly to the members of the Board of Directors in attendance at the meeting; and be it F URT HE R R E SO LVE D, that upon conclusion of the gallery session, the Board of Directors’ business session shall

commence with the cooperator in attendance as observers; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that this Resolution #12-19 rescinds Resolution #11-31.

- The committee may receive assistance from Riverbay legal counsel and/or other consultants.

- The committee shall expeditiously prepare specifications and solicit bids from a minimum of three prospective general managers and three managing agents.

- After interviewing all bidders, the committee shall select three managing agents and three general managers to be interviewed by the Board of Directors.

- The committee shall provide the Board with monthly reports on their progress.

retaining Stanley Schlein, Esq. to assist with the May 16, 2012 election upon the terms and conditions described in the attached letter agreement; and BE I T F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President is hereby authorized to sign the attached letter agreement with Stanley Schlein, Esq. and take all

steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At k in s, B a iley, G or d on , I llis, J oh n son , O . J on es, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylich , G r a h a m , F. J on es, L eslie PASSE D

Amended Second Reading: Resolution #12-18 SUBMI TT ED BY: L ea h Gr a ha m SEC ONDE D BY: Al Sha pir o & Evelyn Sa ntiago BOAR D OF DI RE CTOR S ME ET ING DAT ED: M ar ch 14th, 2012 WHE RE AS, Bronx Honda, located at 2541 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY has requested a multi-year parking license

agreement for all parking spaces located on the 6th floor and 7th floor (roof) of Garage 5 located at 2099 Bartow Avenue, Bronx NY, and W H E R E AS, Management recommends that the Board approve a 5 year parking license agreement with Bronx Honda for all parking spaces located on 6th and 7th floors of Garage 5 as per the terms and conditions described in the attached license

Second Reading: Resolution #12-19 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ber n a r d C ylich SE C O NDE D BY: An d r ea L eslie BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: M a r ch 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, the members of the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors believe that as a housing cooperative, the conducting of the business of the corporation should be fully transparent; and W H E R E AS, the members of the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors believe that cooperators should be fully

informed of the how Board conducts the business of the corporation; and W H E R E AS, ALL elected government bodies are required by a sunshine law to conduct their business in open session: and W H E R E AS, cooperators should have a public forum in which to address members of the Board of Directors regarding their needs and concerns; N OW T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E SO LVE D, that ALL meetings of the Board of Directors SHALL be held in open session permitting cooperators to

YE S: C ylich , G r a h a m , J oh n son, F. J on es, L eslie NO : At k ins, Ba iley, G or d on , I llis, O. J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab d ulWa h h a b ABSTAI N: Sa n t ia go DE F E AT E D

Second Reading: Resolution #12-20 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ber n a r d C ylich SE C O NDE D BY: L ea h Gr a h a m 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 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, Riverbay has been managed by a managing company from month to month without a contract. Since 2002 W H E R E AS, An annual contract with the current managing company does not

exist.

W H E R E AS, Co-op City would be best served by management based on a formal, approved, contractual relationship.

BE I T T HE R E F O R E R E SO LVE D: - The Board shall establish an ad-hoc committee to search for a general manager or managing agent upon the adoption of this resolution.

- The ad-hoc committee shall seek bidding specifications from HCR.

YE S: C ylich , G r a h a m , J oh n son, F. J on es, L eslie NO : At k in s, Ba iley, G or d on , O .

J on es, O wen s, Sa n t ia go Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab d ul-Wa hh a b ABSTAI N: I llis DE F E AT E D

Amended Emergency Resolution #12-29 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or Ba ile y SE C O NDE D BY: R a y T ir a d o B O AR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG : M AR C H 14, 2012 W H E R E A S, the Election Committee recommends that the Board

approve retaining Stanley Schlein, Esq., to assist with the May 16, 2012 board election for the sum of $11,000.00 and upon the terms and conditions described in the attached letter agreement.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D, that the Board approves

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Co-op City Times / March 17, 2012

Building 21 Association Special attention is being paid toward elections of almost every kind. Every political hopeful within reach of us is targeting us. That is not a bad thing. It means that our votes have weight. Huge weight. We must recognize the responsibility we share in the process. Our votes will make a difference on the choices we will be allowed to make for our families and ourselves. Let’s stop talking about it and just do the right thing….enough said.

We are still challenged with the burden of making decisions about where we are going to escalate activity in our Building Association. We are still waiting for your suggestions. We need some people who are willing to step up to the plate and organize some of the programs slated for activity. As I look around at a few other Associations, it makes me wonder if the people of Building 21 are still holding the torch for being amongst

the best of Co-op City. I know the tenacity, talent and abilities of the people of 21. I know the courage, strength and pride of my neighbors. The question is, do you know it? Do you feel it? Do you have it in your heart to bring it to our next meeting on Tuesday, March 20th? Kevin Lambright will be there. Michelle Marbury will be there. If you will be there, we will print your name and everyone will know you were there. If you

come to the next meeting, if you wish, your name will be amongst the list of people who show pride in our building and the betterment of our community.

The following week after the meeting your name will be announced right here.

Stand up and be counted. Stand up because you matter.

As always, may God keep you and yours safe.

—Kevin L a m b r igh t

Building 33 Association The building association members along with the cooperators of Building 33 will be in the lobby today to sign up all unregistered voters. We will be in the lobby from noon - 4 p.m. If you have never registered to vote, please do so today.

If you will be 18 years old by December 31, you can register to vote.

We have 3 important elections coming up this year. To vote in them you will have to be a registered voter. On April 24 is the Presidential primary election. The last day to register will be March 30.

June 26 will be the State primary. The last day to register will be June 1.

November 6 will be the General Election; last day to register will be October 16. Make it easy on yourself, come down to the lobby on Saturday, March 17. This is a very important year for us, we need every vote we can get, so please vote.

Will this building ever change? You are still throwing garbage on the elevator floor, when we have two garbage cans in the lobby.

The laundry room carts, where did they

go? If you have them in your apartment, please return them to the laundry room; you will not be fined. Large boxes are still going into the compactor room, when they should be in the basement. All large boxes and old furniture should go to the basement.

We will have a building meeting on April 24 with Mr. Vernon Cooper as our guest speaker. Save the date. I am giving you plenty of time, so get your questions ready. We can have a really good meeting, but I need you, the cooperator, to come out and make it a success.

On Wednesday, May 9th at 8:30 a.m. the 45th Precinct Community Council will host it’s First Community Breakfast at Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465. Tickets are $15. If anyone is interested in going, call me, 718-320-1861, or Michelle Sajous 718-320-3300, x3532 or Bob Bieder at 718-828-4400. A block of 10 tickets will reserve a table.

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

—P a tr icia Bon a p a r t e

Building 31 Association We are getting ready for our annual collection of the Association dues of $5.

You will receive envelopes under your door with the name of either our President, Robert Hedgepeth, or Loretta Paul, our Treasurer. You have several choices to return the envelope; either bring it to the lobby on Friday, March 23rd from 4 to 8 p.m. or Saturday, March 24th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Another choice is to bring your dues to our next general meeting. Another way is to bring it to the apt./name on envelope. Notices will be posted in the lobby as a reminder. Because of these dues, many activities and projects have continued. Your supported is greatly needed.

Successful movie night with the showing of the movie “ The Help” .

Thanks to everyone who came out to support us in our efforts to raise money for our scholarship fund. Would you like to suggest the next movie? Let us know; we welcome your suggestions.

Our knitting and crochet group is flourishing beautifully with Sarah Abel teaching and sharing her love of that art.

Please join them if you are looking for a hobby or want to learn how to create wonderful unique pieces of art. Are you ready for game night? Do you play cards or perhaps you like dominos, what about teaching a new game? Come and join in on the fun with Robert and Audrey as your host. Watch the lobby for the flyers showing the times and dates of these events sponsored by your association.

At t en t ion : college bound students or any student continuing their educa-

tion beyond high school. We are getting the applications ready for our scholarship grant from the association and perhaps you are eligible. There are some basic requirements and one of them is that your apartment must have a current association membership dues paid and you must reside in this building. To see the extended requirement list, please make sure you pick up an application package once they are made available; check the bulletin board within the next couple of weeks for further details.

Please remember this is our home and we share all of the common areas such as the elevators, laundry rooms, compactor rooms, hallways, and stairways and it is up to all of us to help maintain the cleanliness of those

areas. If you drop anything, pick it up; make sure you discard your garbage correctly. Once again, do not remove laundry carts from the laundry room; that warrants a community complaint ticket. Our maintenance staff maintains our building properly. However, they need your cooperation in keeping our building clean. Same for our security staff that maintain our safety which also needs your assistance as well; if you see something, then say something. You do not need to give your name or apartment number. However, a phone call to them is necessary if you encounter an unsafe condition.

See you at the next general meeting; check the bulletin board for the date and time.

—M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-3200002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and

friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7, near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Do you know the meaning of Lent?

Join us Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for an in-depth study of self examination to identify barriers that rob us of a fulfilling relationship with God. Please bring a special somebody and friend to an evening of

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Dr. Sm ith ’s Ser m on Top ic: “Stop Looking Back” R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: Genesis 19:15-26.

Week ly Act ivit y – Each Thursday at 10 a.m. Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me...”

Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated

by First Lady Theresa Smith is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

Upcoming Invitations to the Community: Thursday, May 3 & May 4: Spring Revival. Guest Speaker: Dr. Sheldon Williams. Come and be healed by God’s Word. Bring someone special with you.

Saturday, May 12 - Men’s Ministry sponsors a Pre-Mother’s Day “Brothers Cooking for Mothers” luncheon. Tickets are $20. More info to follow.

SAVE T H E DAT E : October 6 – Church 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY Speaker. Tickets $80.

T h ough t t o lift you r Sp ir it : “The devil will mess with you, the Lord will bless you!”

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 2 p.m., Rm. 25

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.

Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 7 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Afternoon Movie 2–4 p.m., Rm. 7

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25 Current Events: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m., Room 45

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Thurs., March 22

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Library: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session: 9:30 a.m.1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., March 23

Wed., March 21

Tues., March 20

Mon., March 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

Mondays as scheduled: Stew Leonards 1st Mondays: Super Wal-Mart Fridays as scheduled Swimming Tuesdays Bowling

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

$3 $12 $3 $12.50

Bartow Dreiser 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m.

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

1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Roasted chicken breast Baked yams March Green beans 19 /w red peppers

Chicken cutlet Parmessan Garlic noodles Broccoli

Whole wheat Diced pears

Apple juice Sweet & sour chicken Baked potato Broccoli florets

Spare ribs Baked potato Peas/carrots

Rye bread Orange

juice Wed., HokiPineapple fish w/lemon sauce March Yellow rice 21 Tossed salad

Hawaiian chicken Corn on the cob Green beans

Whole wheat bread Fresh apple

Thurs., Orange pineapple juice Turkey leg w/gravy March Boiled yucca 22 Oriental blend

Pepper steak Brown rice Mixed vegetables

Rye bread Banana

Pollock fish Red bliss potato Spinach

Whole wheat bread Apricot halves

Date:

Tues., March 20

Fri., March 25

Kosher

Orange juice Tuna salad Macaroni salad Carrot-raisin salad

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips C en t r a l Aven u e – M ond a y, M a r ch 12 - $13, 2 hrs. Xmas Tree Store, 1 hr.

Trader Joe’s & 2 hrs. Amazing Savings – includes transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Bartow - 9:30 a.m.

Ber gen M a l l (New J er sey) – M on d a y, M a r ch 19 - $12, includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick–ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. & Einstein – 9:00 a.m.

F r ee d om Sist er s E xh ib it s @ M a lcolm X a n d Dr. Bet t y Sh a b a zz C en t er – M a r ch 27t h , located at 2940 Broadway & 165 St. $5 - includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick- ups: Bartow - 10:00 a.m., Dreiser - 10:15 a.m. & Einstein - 10:30 a.m. Tour time: noon.

New J er sey G a r d en s – M ond a y, M a r ch 26 - $12, includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:00 a.m., Dreiser - 8:15 a.m. & Einstein – 8:30 a.m.

Wa l-M a r t – M on d a y, Ap r il 2 - $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein - 9:00 a.m.

E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO , $3 – Wednesday, April 4th. If your name is on the list, your payment MUST be made by the Friday prior to the trip.

Trip includes round trip transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Einstein 10:00 a.m., Bartow - 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 10:30 a.m.

West ch est er Br oa d wa y T h ea t r e The Great Pretender A Doo WOP Murder Mystery Musical. Monday, April 9th - $60. Price includes lunch which will be served at the venue.

Lunch starts at 11:00 a.m. Menu selection is chicken, beef, fish, salad, dessert and a choice of coffee or tea.

Transportation provided by JASA. Show starts at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser 9:15 a.m. and Einstein - 9:30 a.m.

Payment required day of registration (only 20 seats available).

C o-op C it y’s An n u a l P a ssover L u n ch eon 2012 (Sed er ), A C eleb r a t ion of F r eed om Tuesday, April 10th, at the Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor Auditorium A, B & C. Tickets in advance are $4 which can be

purchased at the local Senior Centers, Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event for $5.

Transportation will be available as follows: Bartow Ave. and Einstein at 9:20 a.m. and 9:40 a.m.

C a b a r et L u lu performance of “Jukebox Serenade” will be on Saturday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m., at the Dreiser Auditorium. Individual tickets: $10; Group tickets: buy ten tickets: $90. For more information and group sales, contact: Michelle Sajous, 718320-3300, x3532; Jennifer Neumann, 718-320-2066. Individual tickets are currently on sale in each Senior Center, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Wei gh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t G r ou p . Mondays, 10:00 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25.

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

C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, from 1-2 p.m. The next session is Tuesday, March 20. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-3202066.

Dia b et ic Su p p or t G r oup - Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy.

The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for Monday, March 26. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3011) or Rosella Stone, 718-320-2066 (Ext. 2003).

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Broun Place Association: “Meeting” Thurs., 3/22; 6:00 pm (Bartow Room #28)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 3/21; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

FRATERNAL Co-op City Toastmasters: “Meeting” Thurs., 3/22; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #31)

HOBBIES Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Game” Wed., 3/21; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) African American Association: “Belly Dancing” Mon., 3/19; 7:00 pm., “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 3/20; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: “Bible Study” Tues., 3/20; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 3/25; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 3/22; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Youth Ministry” Fri., 3/23; 3:30 pm (Dreiser Room #10) “Worship Service” Sun., 3/25; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: “Bible Study” Sun., 3/25; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 3/21; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Worship Service” Sun., 3/25; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #9)

Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 3/25; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2) Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Wed., 3/21; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Worship Service” Sun., 3/25; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

Mount Calvary Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 3/22; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

SENIORS J.A.S.A. Senior Luncheon: Mon-Fri., 3/19; - 3/23; 9:00 am (Bartow Room #31, Dreiser Room #4 and Einstein Room #49)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 3/20; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

District Council #37: “Meeting” Thurs., 3/22; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Learn to Knit - Tuesday, 3/20, 4 p.m. Drop 1, purl 2! Make a hat, scarf, potholder, and more. All material will be provided. For ages 12 to 18 years old.

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Last year, the Governor, the State Senate, and the State Assembly made drastic cuts to New York’s prescription drug insurance program for the elderly known as EPIC. The budget cuts, which took effect January 1, 2012, mean that many older New Yorkers are paying higher co-pays for their prescription drugs. In many cases, these co-pays have doubled and tripled. For some, it is even worse! We have a small window of opportunity to restore essential funding to EPIC as the state legislature finishes its work on the budget. The cuts to EPIC may hurt the majority of the 300,000 older New Yorkers who rely on the program to afford the prescription drugs they need to stay healthy. EPIC also saves the state money by giving seniors access to the medicines that keep them healthy and out of expensive hospitals and nursing homes. Will you help restore EPIC and keep older New Yorkers healthy?

Contact Senator Ruth HassellThompson and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto at www.aarp.org.

Get well wish es to Mattie Murrell and Gladys Chisholm.

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 6715493.

2012 T O UR AC T I VI T I E S Ap r i l 23- 24 – “ JONAH” – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City”; visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift

shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “ JONAH” ; stop for dinner (pay on your own) on the way home – FINAL PAYMENT DUE ….call Jean, 718-379-3742.

June 1–11 (11 days/10 nights) – Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota – trip includes 10 nights lodging (w/4 consecutive nights in South Dakota); 10 breakfasts/8 dinners; visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial; tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park; admission to the Unique Journey Museum; guided tour of Deadwood, plus gaming at a Deadwood Casino; visit the Crazy Horse Memorial; & visit the Badlands National Park & much more…$905/double; $1265/single; $885/triple; trip insurance available upon request – contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

J u ly 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5-hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/a bonus of the day — $95/person – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

August 9, 2012 – Triple Lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 Lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show… $93/person – ($50 deposit due upon registration) contact Delores, 718379-2176.

Oct. 15-17, 2012 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day… $349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association T H E VAN-To book a reservation with the van, call JASA at 718-320-2066.

Please do not call the office.

T H E O F F I C E -The new office hours are as follows: Monday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Please note that we are now closed on Wednesdays.

F L E A M AR KE T-Come check out

the “Boutique Unique” in Room 13, Dreiser Community Center. If you haven’t seen our new look, you’re in for a nifty surprise. Need a special gift? Would you like a different CD to listen to, or a movie to watch? Room #13 is the place to visit.

NOT I C E : WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS. —Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Goose Island Seniors

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Tween Time - Every Tuesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.

Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Wed n esd a y, M a r ch 21—Bingo Game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only and guests. Refreshments will be served.

Tu esd a y, M a r ch 27—Going to Atlantic City SHOWBOAT Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $30 in slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of Library) and Dreiser Loop. Always have your picture I.D. card.

Wed n esd a y, M a y 9—Trip to VILLA ROMA starring the PLATTERS. Price is $63 which includes continental breakfast, luncheon, show and transportation.

Pick-up time is 7:45 a.m., Einstein Center, 8 a.m. at Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

T h u r sd a y, J u ly 12—Going to Platz Brauhaus, in Pomona, N.Y. Price is $58.

Come and spend a lovely day in the country. Enjoy the music, dancing, swimming,

mini-golf, Bingo, and gift shop.

Continental breakfast; lunch is plentiful: hamburgers, franks, sausage and peppers, all kinds of salad, corn on the cob, and watermelon. The dinner is roast beef, roast chicken and tilapia, ice cream, soda, beer, all day.

F u t ur e Tr ip s: Tuesday, November 13—Going to the Fiesta, International Jamboree. The price is $60. Come and join fun, great music, line dance, and comedy and etc. MenuChicken Francese, roast beef, and filet of sole, special dessert. one glass of wine, soda, coffee, tea. For more information, call Ann or Mary, 379-9613, or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call Mary at 718-379-4899.

We have just heard that Flo Berland is doing well.

—M a r y P illa

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Reflections

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

There is a school of thought which maintains that only that which is perceived through the senses is real. A chair or table is something we see and touch, foul or fragrant is something we can smell. Loud, or soft is something we can hear. Bitter or sweet is something we can taste. But freedom, justice, responsibility and decency are literally non-sense or nonsense.

Religion, however, believes just the opposite - that these very values give

meaning to life and without them, life is nonsense.

In fact, this belief is the basic difference between an animal and a human being. To an animal, morality and honor are meaningless terms, while to a human they are of supreme meaning. Values determine the direction and purposes of an individual, of a society. Human beings create concepts, goals and ideas; human beings know that ideas have consequences.

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

Einstein Cancer Fund R em in d er – Tuesday, April 10th, we are going to Mt. Airy Casino. The cost person is $30 with casino slot play of $30 and $10 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Bring a valid photo I.D. M a y 16 & 17 – Sight and Sound Theater for the matinee showing of “Jonah.” Included in this trip will be an overnight stay at the Hawthorne Inn with breakfast, a smorgasbord dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. After breakfast, we leave for the Sands Casino where you will receive the package of the day. Cost per person: single, $265; double, $245; and triple, $235. You may pay in full or leave a deposit. All balances must be paid in full

by April 6th. Please join us. We have seats available.

Wed n esd a y, O ct ob er 24t h – Foxwood’s Theater, plus casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Oh What a Night.” Cost per person is $57 ($30 for transportation and $27 for ticket).

Please send in the theatre ticket ($27) and the balance of $30 can be paid later. We need the count of tickets to insure that you are covered. You will receive the casino bonus of the day.

For all of the above, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-6712958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. If you cannot reach us during the day, please call us in the evening. These are our home phone numbers.

Good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-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, we are here from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, March 23, is before 6:53 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 17 at 7:43 p.m.

Mincha services on Saturday, March 17 followed by Maariv around 12:30 p.m.

Men, you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Unfortunately, we are missing this number by 3 or 4 men each week.

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.

Sa le of C h om et z: Please watch this article for the dates when Rabbi Daniel will be accepting completed sale of Chometz forms in preparation for Passover.

C om in g E ven t s: Saturday, March 17 at 9 a.m. - The Torah. Shabbat ends at 5:38 p.m.

Sunday, March 18 at 1 p.m. – The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3/person and includes admission and refreshments. Most of all, enjoy a fun afternoon with friends.

Thursday, April 5 – Search for Chometz.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine for Passover.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in honor” or “in memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

Mazel Tov to past Sisterhood Pres.

Beatrice Kimmelman on the recent birth of her great-grandson. May you and your family have Nachas.

The Purim Luncheon which was held on Thursday, March 8th, was a completely enjoyable experience. We gathered at 11:30 a.m. to listen to the second reading of the Megillah by Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and remained for luncheon at 12:30 p.m. which was catered by “Delicious on Lydig.” It takes great food to make a luncheon terrific. We were so happy to welcome all and especially Esther Waxman who was well enough to join us. We ate to our hearts’ content and enjoyed Hamentashen for dessert. Rabbi Daniel expanded on the story of Purim and explained the prominent characters: Mordecai, Esther, King Achasuaris, Vashti and the evil Hamen. We sang a Purim song – “ Wicked Man.” Everyone left completely satisfied. This could not have happened without the help of Edythe R., Faye B., the Gitelsons’, Beverly D., Marilyn S., Rodger B. and yours truly, Mimi B. Again, thank you for your attendance and support.

Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

—M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has moved to a new location in Section 5. The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club is running a trip to the Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania on Monday, April 16. The cost: $30 per person with a $25 slot and a $10 food voucher.

Players may use any machine or table.

Remember, you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by April 9. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a

movie.

For reservations, call: Marty (718) 6717809, Gary (718) 671-8424, Bruce (718) 3202234.

(Please note that pick-up times have changed) Pick -u p stops: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop, 8:20 a.m., Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Br uce Gitelson

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of The Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8 a.m. or 11 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 to 8:00 p.m.

followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr ams an d E vents: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month.

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

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Wednesday evening of the month at 6:00

The Spring Bash will be held on Wednesday, April 18th from 4 to 8 p.m.

This affair is complimentary for those of you who purchased tickets for the Christmas Party. (See Beverly Waller for your ticket).

Ma r k your calen dar : Get Ready! We are going FISHING! We are leaving Wednesday evening (May 30th, approximately 11:30 p.m.). Upon arrival on Thursday morning (May 31st), we’re going fishing on the big boat. Price $140.

Additional details to follow. If interested, leave your name and telephone number in Clubroom 19.

The RETIREES 40th annual LUNCHEON will be held at the beautiful Marina del Rey on Wednesday, June 13 from noon to 5 p.m. Price is $75. Our musical entertainment will be provided by the notable CAROL/AD

Productions. Tickets are available from Beverly Waller and Ida Morton.

Come join the RETIREES and friends for your weekday socializing pleasure in Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377). Have fun and laughs as you play cards, board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with others.

TRAVEL ACT IVITIE S: Come with us: • On March 14th, the Bus to see JONAH will be available for boarding between 8:308:45 a.m. on Dreiser Loop. NOTE: The bus will promptly leave Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m.

• March 20-22, (3 days/2 nights) to Atlantic City Hilton Hotel and Casino. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy.

Rebates: $20 slot bonus + $20 food credit + $20 cash bonus.. A few seats are still available. (Contacts: Ida Morton/Virginia Stewart,

p.m.

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

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

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

Join the Pastors Aide as we celebrate our anniversary on Saturday, March 31 at 3 p.m.

Theme “New place, New day, New Vision, without a vision the people perish.” Guest speaker, Rev. Timothy Burkett of Christ Alive Community Church, Bronx New York.

Please join us for our Good Friday service as we celebrate the last seven words of Jesus on the Cross on Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Please join us on Easter Sunday, April 8th for a 6:00 a.m. sunrise service and a regular Easter Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m.

Join us on Saturday, May 5th at noon for a special outreach service for the youth of our community.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Registration is going on now.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Phone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY, 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

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

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Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

718-379-0377).

NOTE: On March 20th, the bus will be waiting on Dreiser Loop and boarding will be 9:30 a.m.

T HE AT RE COM M ITT EE : All program prices include transportation.

• Sat., Apr. 21st, 8:00 p.m. – AILEY II MODERN MOVES - $57 at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (meet Van at 6:30 p.m. at Dreiser Loop) • Sat., Apr. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - SMOKEY ROBINSON - $85 at Lehman College. (meet Van at 6:30 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) • Sat., May 5th, 1:30 p.m. - SISTAS, THE MUSICAL - $54, St. Luke’s Theatre (meet van at noon at Dreiser Loop) *See Committee Members in Clubroom 19 after 3 p.m. on Thursdays. After 7 p.m., any questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

All payments for parties, trips and shows will be accepted by check/money order only payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop accepted in Clubroom 19. Sign up with name, telephone number and payment for any of the above.

GO OD AND WE L FARE: Best wishes to Lillian Wilson, a client at Regeis Rehab, and to all members on the mend for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!”

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

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”

—Cla ud ette Davis

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20 OFF

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS Fully VACUUM CLEANERS and more Insured NYC License #1233497

Call

718.792.2655 LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

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3/31

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

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

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112 Cleaning Service - Carpet

P&R APPLIANCE SERVICE

if you are tired of paying too much for repairs!

718-829-9090

3/31

Ser vice C h a r ge on ly $24.95

3/17

Records Wanted

G et Top C a sh for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50s to 70s. C a ll H owa r d a t 212-873-4016 a n yt im e.

4/28 SERVICES

•

SERVICES

Appliances Repair

Vacuums FREE Pick-up and Delivery!

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

3/31

VACUUM

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

SALES & SERVICE

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

Cleaning Service - Windows

718-829-9090 Bags, Belts & Filters

For prompt service call:

(718) 379-8782

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

3/31

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

Free Pick up & Delivery 1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

3/31

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Blinds

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

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

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT Fully Insured

(except vacuums)

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

10/22

Cell:

1-203-482-6337

3/31

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

NEW STYLE BLINDS

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS? Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

7/7

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

Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

MARCH is National Women’s History Month!

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CLASSIFIEDS

Moving

cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

R O N ’S

Floors

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

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

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423.

1773

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Dataway Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service

3/31

646-326-2676

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

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Lic. #1417990

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount.

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

3/31

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

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

5/5

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

3/31

Hair By Barbara of Piero 718.671.4922

THEMEPSEE Provides: • HOUSE CALLS 24/7 • COMPUTER REPAIR: All Versions of Windows Available • Mac and PC repair • COMPUTER LESSONS - Private One-on-one Session Available • COMPUTER SALES - Laptop, Desktops 3/17

Coaching and Counseling

PIERO UNISEX SALON • MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN 2031 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 Call for Appointment • Off on Fridays 3/17

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1-800-479-2667 JASON LASH

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 3/31

Call Bill

718.320.5270 If you need a Professional Painter or Plasterer

CALL FREDDY 646-721-1029

3/24

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing.

Also, Floor Waxing.

5/26 Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334 Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Locksmith

FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

TABLE PADS

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 9/3 LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS Upholstery/Blinds

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

FREE!

FATHER & SON

Home Improvement

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

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

3/31

Mon, Tues, Wed - All Chemicals 10% off!

• House Calls $40

CUSTOM COLOR

ESTIMATE!

Hair

Put Your Head in My Hands

• CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL

Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

FREE Phone Consultation

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds!

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

Painting

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

Call Mike 347-541-4708 (Bronx)

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

Call (718) 473-0772

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays.

FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

7/7

REUPHOLSTERING

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

STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.) WE ’LL PA Y T HE T AX W ITH MO S T R EP A IR S! with this ad

TOWING AVAILABLE!

(718) 365-5300

TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE SPECIAL TUNE-UP Maintain Your Transmission and Prevent Costly Repairs with New Transmission Fluid (Filter and Pan Gasket Additional).

Most American Cars. Most Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles.

12

$

95

MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD Synthetic Oil Change Available

NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE •New Spark Plugs •Air Filter •Adjust Idle & Timing •Oil Change & Filter •Transmission Service •Repack Wheel Bearing

159

$

95

RADIATOR FLUSH $2995

• Up to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil • Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • INCLUDES Road Test and FREE 21 point Vehicle Inspection.

•Basic Tune Up •PCV Valve •Cooling System •Antifreeze & Service •Tire Rotation •Clean & Adjust Brakes

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$

INCREASE YOUR CAR’S PERFORMANCE

3999

$

99

BRAKE SPECIAL

59

$

Replace pads and/or shoes (semimetallic pads extra). Cut drums or rotors. Repack wheel bearings, inspect hydraulic system. Add fluid if necessary, road test.

95

Front or Rear Brakes Most American Cars

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

29

$

95

HID HEADLIGHTS 9995

$

MOST CARS $149.99 INCLUDES INSTALLATION

AXLE SPECIAL

99

$

95

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

Most Cars

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL ARI & PHH DEALERS.

WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION TUNE-UP

29 $ 3499 $ 99 39 $

95

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

• New Spark Plugs • Adjust Timing & Carb when needed • Inspect Emission Control • Inspect Cables & Hoses • Most American Cars • Foreign Plugs Extra

CAR CARE PACKAGE

Most Cars

Parts Included

Most American Cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. Slightly Higher)

DISC or DRUM

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

• Replace with up to 1 Gallon Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

NYS INSPECTION STATION

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS

WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS

• • • •

Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat • Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. & 8 CYL. SLIGHTLY HIGHER

9

$

95 95 59

Most American Cars

Is Your CHECK ENGINE Light On?

COMPUTERIZED ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC

FREE

*

INCLUDING PRINTOUT *Most U.S. Cars

*with most Related Repairs. $39.95 Diagnostic only.