Co-op City Times 03/23/13 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 48 No. 12

Saturday, March 23, 2013

F ull elevator service restored to Buildings 28B and 29A after lengthy shutdowns BY BILL STUTTIG Two buildings that have had limited elevator service for more than a month – nearly two months in the case of Building 28B – had their elevator service fully restored this past week. Elevator 4 in Building 28B, which has been out of service since February 4th, was restored as of Thursday. General Manager Vernon Cooper explained that technicians for Thyssen Krupp Elevator Corporation (TKE), the firm responsible for the 25-year warranty on all Co-op City elevators, finished replacing the worm and gear assembly on elevator 4 in Building 28B earlier this week plus repairs to the sheave and the drive sheave. Following this, Ver-Tech, the firm which currently holds the service contract on Co-op City’s elevators, installed new hoist ropes and then conducted full load

and brake tests along with Riverbay’s consultants and determined that the elevator was safe to operate. The elevator service was restored by Thursday afternoon. Late Friday morning, service to elevator 1 in Building 29A – which has been down since February 20th – was also fully restored to service in a similar manner after both Ver-Tech and Thyssen Krupp elevator companies jointly worked to complete the needed repairs. The recent progress in restoring full elevator service to these two buildings was only made possible after Riverbay’s attorneys went to Bronx Supreme Court to have the courts order the two elevators contractors to live up to their warranty and service agreements. Last Thursday, under the supervision of (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, 2012, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program). The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be

notarized, is Ap r il 30, 2013. Currently, surcharges based upon 2011 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2013. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 based upon data taken from your 2012 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2012 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu (Continued on page 4)

Transformer failure causes brief power failure in nine buildings early Tuesday morning BY BILL STUTTIG A transformer failure in Building 10 caused an electrical feeder serving nine buildings and portions of three townhouse clusters to trip offline interrupting power for approximately two hours during the overnight early Tuesday morning. According to Power Plant Director, Brian Reardon, the problem was detected by the overnight maintenance crew at approximately 3:15 a.m. The power failure affected Buildings 9 through 14, and the tower building cluster of Buildings 23, 24 and 25 and portions of the Cooper, Broun and Debs Place townhouses. The problem was indentified as a failure in the C-2 feeder and service to those buildings was then switched over to the A-3 feeder. Power was fully

restored to the affected homes by 5 a.m., early enough for most residents to have never realized there was a power failure at all except for the blinking clocks. One residual problem did develop as a result and lasted through the day as the domestic water pumps in Building 25 tripped off due to the power failure and did not resume operation after the power was restored causing that building to lose water service for most of the day and affecting Buildings 23, 24 and 25. The problem was rectified by the afternoon and water service to those buildings resumed. Late Thursday morning, March 14th, (Continued on page 2)

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Fourteen pick up petitions to run for the Board of Directors; Deadline for submission is April 1 BY ROZAAN BOONE Fourteen shareholders picked up qualifying petitions for the annual election of the Riverbay Board of Directors which will take place on Wednesday, May 22. The petition period for those who hope to qualify as a candidate began this past Monday, March 18th, and will conclude at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 1st, when all signed petitions are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department, located in the Administrative building at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Out of the fourteen resident shareholders who picked up petitions to run for a seat on the 2013 Riverbay Board of Directors this week, 4 are incumbent Directors, two are former Board Directors, several others who have run for the Board in the past, and a couple who are running for the first time. According to the Riverbay Legal Department, those picking up petitions as of press-time yesterday are Emanuel Armfield, Frank Belcher, William Craft, William Gordon, Amrendra Singh, Kevin Lambright, Evelyn Santiago, Sebastian Ulanga, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago, Raymond Tirado, Emmanuel Torres and Cynthia Isales.

Any cooperator in good financial standing can run for a three-year term on the Board. Seventy-five valid cooperators’ 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 from the Riverbay receptionist at the Administrative Desk in the 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, April 1. Shareholders will be voting to fill five open seats on the Board again this year. The five vacant seats on the Board result as the current terms of Directors Helen Atkins, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago and Raymond Tirado are expiring. All petitions must be picked up and signed for by the prospective candidates, not by any representative, friend or family member. (Continued on page 2)

Board approves 1% carrying charge increase, awaits response from state BY JIM ROBERTS The Riverbay Board of Directors has overwhelmingly approved a proposed carrying charge increase of 1% starting this October, to be followed by no increase from April, 2014 to March, 2015. The proposed increase would go into effect on October 1 of this year, and will raise the average monthly carrying charges per room from $205.06 to $207.11 per month. At a Board meeting on March 13, Board Directors passed Resolution #1320 which states “that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the fiscal years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 is approved and Management is authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above stated carrying charge increase. Upon the NYS HCR’s review and approval, Management is authorized to implement the carrying charge increase that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes.” Riverbay Corporation will now apply to the state Housing and Community Renewal agency – the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments like Co-op City – for the carrying charge increase.

HCR will review the proposal and make its own preliminary two-year projections regarding Riverbay’s budget. Shareholders will be served with notice of the proposed increase, along with the housing company’s application and projections, and HCR’s preliminary projections. Residents will be given an opportunity to review the application and projections (both the housing company’s and HCR’s) and to submit written comments to HCR. At the conclusion of a 30-day comment period, a rent increase conference will be scheduled where the residents and/or their representatives will be able to discuss the proposed rent increase directly with representatives of the housing company and HCR, before the HCR Commissioner makes the final determination as to how much of an increase would be necessary for Co-op City to meet its operating expenses in the next two years. Riverbay Board Directors voting yes at the March 13th Board meeting included Eleanor Bailey, Bernie Cylich, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago, Raymond Tirado, Evelyn Turner and Khalil Abdul(Continued on page 2)

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There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 1, 2013. A candidates’ meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 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 27th. On Saturday, May 4th, the first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Coop 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. Two official Candidates’ Forums are scheduled this year. The first will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium B, and the other on Monday, May 13th 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 22nd. Voting will be conducted by voting machines in build-

ing lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 22nd. After the polls close on May 22nd, the tallies will be counted after 9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 30th. 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, June 1st. After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 5th and begin serving their terms. Last year, the NYC Board of Election confirmed that 5,299 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board election of which 5,198 were machine votes, 67 stand-by ballots and 34 absentee ballots. 5,007 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2012 Board of Directors election. As the petition period progresses, Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2013 Election Committee, reemphasized this week the importance of prospective candidates reading the election rules and regulations that they receive with their petition packages to ensure that they do not get disqualified for non-compliance. “It is very important that all prospective candidates read and understand the rules of the election,” said

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there was a 5 minute power outage to portions of two shopping centers and Buildings 1 through 8, 9 through 14 and 23, 20 and 25 after two feeders

Carrying Charge Wahhab. Voting no was Director Daryl Johnson. Francine Reva Jones abstained on the resolution and Directors Helen Atkins, Rev. Calvin Owens and Al Shapiro were recorded absent for the vote. According to the resolution, the carrying charge increase will ensure that the proposed Riverbay budget for the next two fiscal years will stay balanced and maintain the current level of services for Riverbay shareholders. In addition, the modest 1% carrying charge increase

Thank you for kindness I would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to all of my friends and neighbors who offered their prayers and kind words of condolence on the passing of my father in December, and the subsequent ailment of my mother who underwent a quadruple heart bypass operation. Your kindness has been a pillar of strength for me and my family during this very difficult period and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. —R ev. Dr. C a lvin E . O wen s

Happy 11th birthday, Wellena! Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Wellena Jael Spivey, who will celebrate her 11th birthday on Monday, March 25. You have blossomed into a beautiful and outstanding young lady despite the challenges you face each day. We are so very proud of you. We love you very much. —M om a n d b r ot h er Weldon

Director Bailey. “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 the answers to their questions 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 stressed the importance of candidates making sure that their petitions are signed properly. “It is my hope that candidates hoping to run in this year’s Board election are getting more than the required seventy-five signatures and making sure that those who sign their petitions do so very clearly, making sure they include their building and apartment number so that their residency can be verified and their signature certified,” said Director Bailey. “I cannot stress enough how important it is for the candidates to get more than the required number of signatures in case any of them are disqualified for whatever reason so they will still have a chance of meeting the requirement.” Directors Othelia Jones and Francine Reva Jones are cochairs of the 2013 Election Committee. The other members of this year’s Election Committee are shareholders Michelle Davy, James Estwick, Lauretta Jaysura, Deborah Henry and Sonja Maxwell.

tripped off as a precaution during some routine switch gear maintenance in the plant. Power was automatically reset within 5 minutes. Two buildings,

Buildings 4 and 20, did not automatically reset but crews were able to restore power to those homes within 30 minutes.

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also “…includes funding for the shortfall in the Reserves to complete the HUD required projects, specifically the Water Treatment facility and Boilers in the Power Plant, and the installation of Smoke Detectors and GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) outlets in every apartment…” The HUD projects are required by terms of the refinancing of Co-op City’s mortgage completed last November with Wells Fargo bank. The $621 million mortgage is guaranteed by the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency and reduces Co-op

City’s projected interest payments by millions of dollars. The proposed increase of 1% in carrying charges would generate net revenue to Riverbay of about $134,000 per month starting Oct. 1, according to figures from the Riverbay Finance Department. Two years ago, the Riverbay Board voted for a proposed carrying charge increase of 1% for each of two years, but the state HCR overruled the Board and imposed increases of 3% each year. Carrying charges were increased 6% in 2009 and by 5% in 2010.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Townhall meeting in Dreiser Thursday City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Councilmember Andy King will attend a townhall meeting on Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dreiser Auditorium to discuss with Co-op City residents their goals and objectives as they relate to working with the residents of this community. General Manager Vernon Cooper has previously reported about Riverbay’s efforts to reach out to elected officials representing the community in an effort to get a number of issues addressed which impact the quality of life of residents. It is hoped that the townhall meeting will give the elected officials the forum in which they can ask cooperators pertinent questions as they relate to what their concerns are and how city or state agencies can help.

Mammography Van in Co-op City today Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, have sponsored a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van which will be located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, today, Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program. An appointment is necessary. Please call 1-800-564-6868 This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership. Screening coordination and Outreach/In-reach funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

Next CB#10 Meeting The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., at Villa Barone, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. Please make every effort to attend. For further information, please contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

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Three-time back surgery survivor hopes to inspire others to overcome adversity BY BILL STUTTIG Evelyn Perkins, a 26-year resident of Co-op City, was well on her way to a successful career as an educator and professor, when an incident one winter day outside the junior high school where she taught changed her life forever. On a snowy day in 1999, she decided to take the bus from Section 5 to her school, rather than drive as she normally did. As she was walking from the bus stop to her school, she noticed a group of her students up ahead throwing snowballs, so she crossed the street in order to avoid a problem. But as she got near the school, she was pelted with snowballs anyway. When one particular ball hit, she felt a sharp unbearable pain in her lower back. She believed that she was hit in the spine by a snowball that was also packed with rocks. This one childish prank set off a chain of events which caused severe pain over several years, eventually forced her to give up her career as a teacher, and go through three serious back surgeries in the space of five years which left her partially disabled for much of that time. But at the same time, the hardship and pain she was going through forced her to find a mental and spiritual strength that allowed her to get through the long ordeal a stronger and better person. Perkins is now an ordained minister with the famed Convent Avenue Baptist Church in Harlem having graduated from the New York Theological Seminary in recent years. She is currently working on her doctorate at the same seminary, all of this just years after she thought that she would never walk upright again. Feeling compelled to share her experi-

ences with the long recovery, she recently published her first book Overcoming Back Surgery and Finding My Way Back as a way to both chronicle her experiences during the last 12 years, from her darkest days of despair to the steps she took to overcome the pain and discouragement and come out the other end healed and ready to live life fully again. She calls the book both a practical guide to living through the rigors of back surgery, and a spiritual guide to all and any of life adversities, and emerging through them as a better, stronger person. “I like to think of this book as a guide to how to navigate the system for anyone who is suffering or considering back surgery,” Perkins said during a recent interview with the Co-op City Times, “but I also hope that it will help people overcome any situation they are facing, persevere, and find the way back.” Perkins, who holds a Masters degree in Psychology, and who once worked as an adjunct professor for the College of New Rochelle, as well as a special education teacher with the New York City school system, called the recently released book an autobiography, detailing not only her days of pain and recovery, but her childhood growing up in the segregated southern town of Shelby, Alabama. She tells the stories of the Ku Klux Klan terrorizing her town, even burning a cross in front of her father’s small grocery store as a means of intimidating his small amount of well-earned success. She tells the stories of segregated water fountains, lunch counters and schools, but also describes a childhood filled with community togetherness, hard work, great spirituality, discipline and love while paying homage to both her parents for the strong

foundation they gave her and her siblings for getting through all that life would throw at them in the decades to follow. Later chapters deal with life as a young woman in New York City landing a job as a clerk typist and working her way up the ladder in the phone company before deciding on a career in education and going for and earning a Master’s degree. She credits her father, the late Rev. John P. Perkins II, with giving her the original inspiration to become a minster. Just as she calls her eventual decision to become a minster a calling from God, Perkins feels the same way about her decision to write the book stating in the book, “I strongly believe that my book is going to encourage a lot of folks who may not know what to do. Everyday, I go out of my building and people share with me their problems and concerns. I encourage them to hold on to their faith and that God will see them through.” The theme of faith in God holds true throughout the book, but practical advice for navigating today’s tangled medical web and doing the proper things for longterm recovery are also a key part of the book, which is selling for $16.95 and available through Amazon.com or by ordering it from Barnes and Noble at the Co-op City store in Bay Plaza. Perkins hopes to have a number of book signings in the local community over the next several months giving her a chance to meet many more of the community’s residents and share her experiences with them. As she writes at the end of her book, “I strongly believe that God allowed this to happen so that I would be a better witness to encourage others to ‘hold on to His unchanging hands’.”

Public Safety, NYPD registering electronic devices on April 6th BY BILL STUTTIG Co-op City residents who would like to increase the chances that their electronic device would be returned to them should it become lost or stolen can do so by registering their i-Pads, i-Phones, androids or other devices with the New York Police Department during an event being held in Co-op City on April 6th . The registration event, co-sponsored by both the Riverbay Department of Public Safety and the NYPD Crime Prevention Unit, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th. Interested residents need only go to the Public Safety Mobile Command unit which will be parked at the intersection of Asch Loop and Adler Place between those hours. The registration process for each individual should take only a few moments.

Sergeant Eileen McGlynn of the NYPD’s Crime Prevention Unit is coordinating the event with Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. She explained that all people have to do to be part of the program is fill out a short form that registers their device’s serial number with the NYPD. If that device is then lost or stolen and then subsequently recovered by the NYPD through any number of means, including a bust of a theft ring or an arrest which leads to the discovery of stolen merchandise, then that device’s serial number can be checked in a database and verified that it originally belonged to you and subsequently be quickly returned to its rightful owner. Sgt. McGlynn said the process works on any device with a serial number, including television and even bicycles, but this event is geared towards the registration of electronic devices, such as tablets

and digital phones, because with society’s increasing dependence on these devices, incidents of the theft of these devices have increased dramatically in recent years. Chief Frank Apollo of Public Safety explained: “The collaboration between the NYPD and CCPD in bringing this program to the Co-op City community certainly displays the dedication and commitment necessary to keep the community safe and crime statistics low. In today’s world of hi-tech gadgetry, electronic devices, such as cell phones and i-Pad-type computers, have become almost a necessity, as well as paving the way for criminals to commit robberies for these gadgets. The operation I.D. Program allows people to register their electronic devices in case of theft or loss. I applaud the NYPD for working closely with us to provide the cooperators with this invaluable service.”

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Income Affidavit of a 2012 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2013. Please estimate your income and identify it as “Estimated Income.” Please note that failure to file an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return will cause you to be subjected to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form. In cases where there are two shareholders of an apartment and if one of the shareholders has permanently vacated the apartment, it is important that the remaining shareholder submits documentation to Riverbay Corporation as to where the vacating shareholder currently resides. Acceptable documentation could be (1) driver’s license with current address; (2) copy of the apartment lease; (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submitted with the Income Affidavit, the income affidavit will be returned as incomplete until the documentation is submitted. The shareholder will be liable for all surcharges assessed, and no credits will be issued for surcharges already assessed.

Elevators the court, Riverbay reached an agreement with the two contractors as to the exact terms of the required repairs and follow-up inspections and testing and the court immediately placed the terms of that agreement into effect, leading to this week’s progress in finally getting the elevator service restored. In a notice to the residents of Building 28B and 29A announcing the restoration of full elevator service to those buildings, Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, explained: “We did not take this mater lightly. Unfortunately, we had little choice but to bring this before the courts seeking immediate relief forcing the elevator contractors to perform the needed repairs under contractual obligation. We continue to work with the courts so as to resolve other issues. Our main concern, first and foremost, was to provide cooperators with elevator service and to provide service that is safe.” Representatives of the two contractors are scheduled to appear back in court on April 8th, along with Riverbay representatives, including Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss of the law firm Smith Buss and Jacobs, to provide the court with an update on the repairs performed and all required follow-up repairs and inspections stipulated in last Thursday’s agreement between all parties involved. That agreement called for Thyssen Krupp to send three crews of mechanics to Co-op City by Friday morning, March 14th,

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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 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 Tuesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 35. 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. 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, 2013. 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 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. Congressmen Eliot Engel’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 your 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, 2013 to avoid the assessment of a $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3388.

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to evaluate and repair the Thyssen Krupp tor #1 had similar problems occur as that in The problems that have been detected Northern out-of-service elevators “includ- Building 28B causing the shutdown of that and are now being rectified do not affect ing the worm gear rotating equipment and elevator on February 20th. Thyssen-Krupp and are not related to any of the high rise related machine components as per the war- arrived and inspected the damaged elevator elevators serving the 15 tower buildings in ranty dated 1/12/04.” Thyseen Krupp parts and attempted to, but were unsuccess- Co-op City which are served by gearless Northern manufactured the gear elevators in ful in repairing the damage and return the elevators. question and Thyssen Krupp guaranteed elevator to service. After three weeks, The detected problems are only related them for 25 years beginning in late 2004, Thyssen Krupp representatives informed to the mechanisms in the geared elevators; eight years ago. The elevators were installed Riverbay that they were not able to repair a total of 146 elevators which serve all of throughout Co-op City from 2001 through the elevator Co-op City’s Chevron and Triple Core 2006. The agreement signed last Thursday On February 20th, the same problems buildings and the low-rise elevators in the also stipulated: “Upon TKE’s completion of occurred with elevator 1 in Building 29A tower buildings. its work and upon notification to Riverbay, and that elevator also remained unrepaired In making the previous court appeal on Ver-Tech shall at Riverbay’s request and out of service until yesterday morning. March 5th to order the contractors to live inspect, evaluate and repair the components According to the same affidavit, similar up to the term of their agreements, includVer-Tech determines are needed to restore symptoms which might necessitate a shut ing and especially the 25-year warranty first class elevator service as required under down were then beginning to appear in 18 agreed to by Thyssen Krupp in 2004, the the 05-14-09 contract.” other elevators, with two – elevator 3 in emergency affidavit pointed to the comWhen elevator 4 in Building 28B went Building 15B and elevator 2 in Building munity’s around-the-clock dependence out of service on February 4th, according 20A – being monitored on a daily basis to on reliable elevator service, making a to a supporting affidavit filed by Riverbay determine if they also need to be taken out point of the height of the buildings, the with the court at an earlier court appear- of service. Ver-Tech agreed to follow-up large percentage of elderly residents who ance regarding this matter on March 5th, tests and inspection specifically related to call Co-op City home, and the dependVer-Tech technicians arrived shortly after those elevators in question and the firm’s ence of emergency workers, such as to begin the needed repairs and determined representatives are required to report back ambulance personnel and firefighters, to that the repairs related to the warranty of to the court on the progress made in con- quickly reach residents when they are in the elevators and the warranty could pos- ducting the follow-up inspections. need of life-saving services. sibly be voided if anyone but Thyssen Krupp techniAssemb lyma n Bened et to p r ovid es fr ee in com e ta x p r ep a r a tion to senior s cians worked on the parts Assemblyman Benedetto is offering free be under $50,000 covered by the 25-year income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of • All necessary paper work must be included warranty. age or older who reside within the boundaries as a complete file and brought to the office, othAccording to the same of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, erwise they will be returned affidavit filed on March Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Zerega and City Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax 5th, Building 29A – elevaIsland). Tax papers can be dropped off at the documents to Assemblyman Benedetto’s office Assemblyman’s office. This service is limited at 3602 East Tremont Ave., Suite 201 or 177 Happy birthday, Tori! to seniors over the age of 62 who meet the fol- Dreiser Loop, Room 12, anytime from 10 a.m. lowing criteria: to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The tax pre• Simple taxes only parer will collect documentation until March 15 Ten years ago, you entered our lives on • Complete copies of 2011 federal and state and no more tax papers will be accepted after March 20th. Like the first day of Spring, you returns must be included that date. All participants will be contacted when are a breath of fresh air. We are always amazed • Name, social security number, and date of the forms are completed.) by your generosity and affection. Keep up the For more information, please contact birth of all people claimed on the return as a good work at school. dependent Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at (718) 320Love, —Da d d y, M om m y, E n r iq ue a n d Nicole • Adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2011 must 2220 or (718) 892-2235.

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Spring Clean up/Spruce up We are coming into the spring season with great expectations. There are many areas that we plan to concentrate on this year, some are based upon our normal schedules for cleaning up and sprucing up the development and some are now possible as a result of the recent refinancing where monies have been allocated to address existing conditions. First, there is the routine work that is done by each department every year at this time, in and around the buildings, which includes the high rise buildings, townhouses, shopping centers, parking garages and power plant, in addition to the grounds, which include the greenways, lawns, ballfields and playgrounds, court yards and our vacant lots. This year, special attention will be given to our vacant lots, including re-fencing and clearing out dead trees, branches, debris, etc. Sprucing up our Peartree facility by planting grass and trees, slats in the fencing, painting all of the equipment used inside the facility and installing cement and black top where needed around the compactors and the trailers. Secondly, we will conduct inspections of the areas in and around the complex, to also assess the work that needs to be done by the various city and state agencies, including the City of New York’s Sanitation Department, Parks Department, Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection and the New York State Thru-Way Authority and Metro North/Metropolitan Transportation Authority. As we identify these conditions, we will call the city’s central complaint center (3-11) to formally request that the conditions be corrected. We will also take photos of these

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. conditions and annotate each location and include the complaint numbers provided to us by the central complaint office, which will then be given directly to the various agencies before meeting with them. The areas of concern will include the vacant lots or parcels of land that are city owned property, the medians that run throughout the complex, the city streets and sewer drains, bus stops where shelters and benches are needed, city owned trees and tree pits, roadways and walkways, rail yard, etc. We will re-visit requests that have been made previously, but have either not been completed or addressed, such as the depressed asphalt conditions that exist in some of the cul-de-sacs, which allows water to pond when it rains, the need for additional traffic lights, stop signs and cross walks throughout the community, the jersey barriers, fencing, sidewalks and pathways that are on city owned property and in need of repair, etc. Thirdly, with the help of our elected officials, we are making arrangements to hold several meetings with the owners of the Bay Plaza Mall to talk about a number of our concerns, including the recent presence of rodents due to the core drilling that is being done in preparation of the new wing of the mall, the issue of traffic control as a result of this new development with approximately 75 to 80 new stores slated to be added and the feasibility of doing several beautification projects in conjunction with Riverbay

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that will help to improve the curb appeal and landscape of the entire community, either this spring or summer; we are looking to forge a positive, long term relationship that will be beneficial for both parties. Last, but not least, as a result of our refinancing, we have money set aside for what HUD considers “non critical repairs.” These items include water intrusion, like we experience in approximately ¼ of all of the basements due to ground water, at some of our court yards, where we will need to build dry wells in addition to repairing walkways like the courtyard to Buildings 1, 4 and 5 and 26, 27 and 30; we will have to re-pitch sidewalks in conjunction to the asphalt work that will be required by the city in areas like the cul-de-sac of Buildings 17, 18 and 19, 23, 24 and 25 and along the north side of Einstein Loop. R iver ba y C or por ation We keep saying that Co-op City, if stand alone, would be the 11th largest city in New York State. By population, we are larger than Binghamton, Freeport, Garden City, Levittown, Troy, White Plains, and on and on. But, that does not begin to tell the story of Co-op City and its complexity. We, unlike the other cities, own, operate and control everything. All infrastructures in every building and apartment and our commercial areas is our responsibility. Unlike the 9th largest by population, Mount Vernon, or number 10, Schenectady, we/you, the shareholders, have much larger roles. New Rochelle, number 7 by population, does not have to provide heat, hot water, air conditioning and electricity to its 77,062 residents, we do. That is why we built a state of the art power plant capable of providing 40-megawatts of electricity. We save

in excess of $18,000,000 a year. Since 2004, shareholders have spent in excess of $300,000,000 rebuilding Co-op City and we were able to do that work using long term mortgage money. But, critics are correct, we did it by increasing the size of our loan from $270,000,000 to $621,000,000. At the same time, we eliminated $140,000,000 of deferred arrears being carried on the books of Co-op City as a debt to New York State. BUT look at what it costs: * New York Housing Finance loan— $270,000,000; annual payments: $27, 800,000 * NY Community Bank loan—$470, 000,000; annual payments: $38,400,000 * HUD/HFA 35 year loan—$621, 000,000; annual payments: $28,111,000 We, together, were able to get the first in the nation, and to date, ONLY 223F HUD/HFA loan to a cooperative or condominium. We were able to get the rules changed in order to obtain the loan. Bottom line, while your mortgage debt was increased by $351,000,000 making available millions of dollars to go towards capital projects, your debt service payments only increased by $311,000. I dare say a very good deal for the people of Co-op City versus increasing carrying charges to make repairs. In addition, the HUD loan funded $64 million of reserves monies that is sitting in the bank at Wells Fargo for upcoming repairs to the complex. Please recognize as you hear the rants of people with no understanding and no facts that Co-op City is doing very well indeed.

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Responsible use of laundry rooms To t h e E d it or : I realize that at times, adults must take children with them to the laundry room. Why wouldn’t those adults allow the child to take a toy or a book, or a game to occupy the child’s time and keep them from boredom? Without something to occupy their time, our

laundry carts become their toys and laundry carts are used in a manner which would result in damage to the cart, or worse, injury to the child. Sad to say, there are some in our community who, when misuse of a laundry cart by a child is brought to their attention, will say “thank you” and

not bother to correct the situation – To teach respect for property which isn’t theirs. This lack of correcting those they are responsible for, sad to say, will come back later in life to haunt both the adult and the child. —M ich a el C . K a p la n

ing load capacity is lower, making it necessary to use more machines for the same amount of clothing. Therefore, they are costing shareholders more money by having to use more machines. That also means additional, increased

soil and Director Bernard Cylich was provided all delivery slips, regardless of what he might claim. In addition, our staff has told us they inspected and signed off on the work and the deliveries. We have asked general counsel to investigate and refer to appropriate authorities, if necessary. Our garages were partially restored with concrete. We had at least 5 engineers inspect and confirm the work was perfect and that concrete cracks not just in Co-op City, but everywhere. Neogard is honoring their warranty. The 2007 Inspector General report questioned whether DHCR had acted properly in approving the garage restoration contract. In fact, the contract, before being awarded for the last 5 garages, had been publicly bid twice and DHCR agreed with us that there was no benefit to a third bid. The contract for the $635,400 repair job is

electricity costs and also higher water bills from necessitating usage of more machines for the same amount of clothes. Almost everyone I’ve asked thinks they are awful. —Sa lly Kya -H ill

true. What is not mentioned is that there are $900,000 of repairs being done by Neogard at their expense under their warranty with the same contractor. You cannot have 2 different contractors doing the same work at the same time. Management pressed and negotiated the warranty. I also would like to remind all residents that our budget calls for a 1% increase year (1) one and 0% year (2) two. Said another way, that is an average of $2.05 per room a month increase over the next two years. One cannot have such great results if there is waste. As of today, Management has not yet received one proposal, concrete or otherwise, for reductions from Daryl Johnson notwithstanding our repeated requests for such and despite his reckless weekly rants. His rants merely speak about percentages, NOTHING specific. —Her ber t Fr eed man

Emergency Reading - Resolution #13-30 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or G . Ba iley SE C O NDE D BY: Ot h elia J on es BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG : M a r ch 13t h , 2013 W H E R E AS, the Election Committee recommends that the Board approve retaining Stanley Schlein, Esq., to assist with the May 22, 2013 board election

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 retaining Stanley Schlein, Esq. to assist with the May 22, 2013 election upon the terms and conditions described in the attached letter agreement; and BE I T F URT HE 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: Ba iley, I llis, O . J on es, T ir a do, Ab du l-Wa h h a b NO: C ylich, G r a h a m, J oh n son, F. J on es, L eslie, Tur n er ABSTAI N: Sa nt ia go ABSE NT: At kin s, O wen s, Sh a p ir o DE F E AT E D

Second Reading - Resolution #13-22 SUBMI TT ED BY: Kha lil Abdul-Wahha b SEC ONDED BY: Othelia J ones BOAR D OF DI RE CTOR S ME ET ING, DAT ED: M a r ch 13t h, 2013 WHE R EAS, Resolution #12-02 was adopted by the Board of Directors on February 15, 2012 approving Contract #2713 for Audit and Tax Services to be provided by Marks Paneth & Shron LLP for the three fiscal years ending from March 31, 2012 through March 31, 2014; and WHE R EAS, the cost of these services was $123,700 for year one, $130,000 for year two and $136,700 for year three; and WHE R EAS, the refinancing that took place on November 28, 2012 for a HUD guaranteed mortgage with Wells Fargo has additional requirements to comply with HUD. These requirements require addition-

al work that includes preparation and audit of HUD financial statements, conversion of financial data into HUD required format, electronic submission of financial statements to HUD Real Estate Assessment Center, identification of and audit of HUD compliance requirements; and W HE R EAS, the HUD requirements also necessitate additional auditor reports including an audit opinion on the HUD financial statements and supplementary information, a report on the internal control over financial reporting and compliance, an audit opinion on compliance, and a report on compliance with fair housing and nondiscrimination; and NOW T HER E FORE , L ET IT BE, R ESOLVED: that contract #2713 be amended for years two and three to reflect the additional cost of the above described services in the added amounts of $40,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 (year two of the con-

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor Business Manager

Management responds to Directors As incredible as it sounds, despite successfully overseeing $300 million in construction, building a 40-megawatt power plant to become energy self-sufficient and being the only housing company in America with a 223F loan under 3%, some are actually calling for a search committee to be formed in an effort to replace us as the management company in Co-op City. And, to add insult to injury, in spite of our successful record of accomplishment, we are constantly lied about in Directors’ viewpoint. Engineers have been hired to oversee and train our staff at the power plant. This was necessary because we have gone from a steam plant to a 40-megawatt tri-generation plant. The cost for the 3 engineers – operations, health/safety and oversight – has not been $900,000 but, as of today, $98,778 over the last 6 months. The north greenway received 8” of top-

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Jim Roberts

In my opinion… To t h e E d it or : It seems some fuzzy math got tangled into promoting the new washing machines as money saving because of reduced water use. Adding it up, they are costing significantly more. Their cloth-

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tract) and by $42,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 (year three of the contract) as per the proposal submitted by Marks Paneth & Shron LLP dated February 13, 2013. And that this added work and services be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Resolution 95-44, and that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract change and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Ba iley, C ylich, Gr aha m, Illis, F. J ones, O. J ones, Sa ntiago, Tur ner, AbdulWa hha b NO: J ohnson ABSTAIN: Leslie, Tir a do ABSE NT: Atkins, Owens, Sha pir o PASSED (Continued on page 9)

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers safety tips in recognition of National Poison Prevention Week BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that all members of their household know the number for Poison Control, 1 (800) 222-1222. The week of March 17th to March 23, is known as National Poison Prevention Week. 2013 marks the 51st anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week. It is a good time to make sure that this number is on hand at all times. It is also a good time to make sure that all poisons are properly locked up. Poison Prevention Week is also a good time to become familiar with substances which can be a threat to members of their household. The national number for Poison Control is 1 (800) 2221222. This number is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is a vital resource if you believe that you or someone else has been poisoned. Poisons are very fast acting and what you do in the first minutes or seconds can have a serious effect on the outcome of the incident. Please be sure to enter this phone number into all home and cellular telephones. It is also a good idea to post the number near all telephones and carry the number with you at all times. Enter the number into the closest telephone right now as you are reading this article. Even more important than knowing what to do in the event of an accidental poisoning is to take steps to prevent exposure to hazardous substances. More than 2 million poisonings are reported to the 57 poison control centers located in this country. 90% of poisonings take place in the home, so poison prevention should start there. Most non-fatal poisonings happen to children under the age of six. Poisonings are one of the leading causes of death in adults. By taking proper steps in the home, many poisonings can be avoided. Poisons can be in solid, liquid or gaseous forms. Some poisons can even be invisible and odorless. Almost any household product, cosmetic or personal care product, can be hazardous if not used for its intended purpose. Pesticides

Public Safety Blotter: March 12 - March 14 M a r ch 14, 120 C a sa ls P la ce CCPD uniformed and plainclothes officers apprehended a male for an outstanding warrant for robbery. The male is a resident of the building and officers had been searching for him for a period of time. Once in custody, he was turned over to detectives for further processing. M a r ch 12, 99 E a r h a r t L a n e Two complainants filed reports with CCPD stating their vehicles were broken into and the Global Positioning Satellite systems were removed. Entry was gained by breaking a window. M a r ch 12, C o-op C it y Bou leva r d a n d R om b ou t s Aven u e CCPD uniformed and plainclothes officers apprehended a male wanted for a vicious stabbing. The male allegedly used a knife to repeatedly stab and slash the victim following a dispute. CCPD officers responded to the location and found the victim by following a blood trail then rendering aid to the victim. The male was treated by the CCPD ESU prior to the arrival of NYC EMS.

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can result in persons with life or death emergencies being delayed in receiving the help they need. Calling Poison Control or 9-1-1 can be stressful and may seem overwhelming at first, but knowing what to expect can make the call go smoothly. Staying calm is most important. Never hang up until directed to do so by the dispatcher. The dispatcher may pause to obtain information from another source. Also, be prepared to take directions from the dispatcher; they may be able to provide you with life saving tips to use until help arrives. The dispatcher may direct you to induce vomiting or not induce vomiting; give milk or water depending on the substance ingested. Never take it upon yourself to do any of these things without instruction. The wrong action can make the situation worse. When in Co-op City, also call the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050, in addition to 9-1-1 for all emergencies and 1 (800) 222-1222 for poisoning emergencies. Remember, if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle, designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi. Also, be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Fighting for Cooperators’ Safety Dear cooperators, I commend Director Bernard Cylich for standing up for what is best for our community. As we all know by now, the HUD refinancing loan requires Management to install smoke detectors in all bedrooms and ground fault interrupters in the bathroom, kitchen and on terraces throughout Co-op City. There were two choices of smoke detectors and Management proposed the ionization smoke detector. Although there are reports circulated claiming that these smoke detectors are safe and recommended and used by other housing companies, several Board Directors felt that the photo electric smoke detector was safer. Director Cylich presented documentation that they are safer and available for purchase. After further discussion, it was decided that Management would obtain the best price for the photo electric smoke detector and present it to the Board. 1% C a r r yin g Ch a r ge I n cr ea se Ap p r oved According to the budget report of Peter Merola, Director of Finance, Management needs the 1% increase in our carrying charges, which is effective October, 2013. However, I abstained from voting for Resolution 13-20 because I feel that Management is not doing all it can to rent the commercial spaces located in the Co-op City buildings. Director Raymond Tirado requested a list of vacant spaces and twelve of them are listed. One of them has been vacant since 2008. The Board is in the process of

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making a decision on whether to engage Cushman & Wakefield to renovate these and other commercial properties and the decision should be made ASAP. In the meantime, we are getting from these twelve

no revenue locations. Su p p or t in g O u r Yout h The community came together for a “Stop the Violence” gathering at the Co-op City Protestant Church where Rev. Sheldon Williams is the pastor. Reverend Deborah Jenkins, Pastor of Faith @ Work Christian Church, and Board Director Evelyn Turner brought together ministers and other leaders from our community and those from outside as well. The discussion went from A students to a lack of parental guidance and a lack of community centers to our children getting shot. We discussed solutions and developing a relationship with the police. An important message that I took from the meeting is to “speak” to the youngsters, especially those who live on your floor and those you see in and around your building. We can all do this. The children need to know that adults care about them. It

was disappointing that the invited guests from the 45th Precinct and from the Co-op City Public Safety Dept. did not attend. These two dynamic organizers invite you to work with them for the betterment of our community’s children. The Prayer Walks will continue every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the community centers. Your involvement will be welcomed. Noise P ollu t ion Last week, I received a call from a cooperator who complained about a noisy neighbor who lives above her. She said that the two children run around stomping the floor until late into the night and that furniture is being dragged across the floor at late hours also. She has called the CSO and was asked to call the Co-op City Public Safety and ask them to come to her home in order to hear the noise. Not much can be done until CCPD hears the noise to determine exactly from where the noise is coming. Thereafter, the CCPD will attempt to resolve the matter or a community complaint might be issued. Please be aware of the sounds coming from your apartment at all times, but especially after 10:00 p.m. W h olist ic H ea lt h Welln ess Sem in a r SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 13th The African-American Association will present its Ninth Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar, Saturday, 4/13, 1:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. The invited presenters include: Brother Junior Jawara Blake, Food Therapeutic Counselor & Human

Development Advocate and host of 93.5 FM radio show “Heath is Here” and “Meeting in the Afrikan Village Square;” Gregory and Deanna Felix, wholistic practitioners, and more. Also, entertainment by our dancers, and delicious, nutritious food and beverages. Admission is FREE. We hope you can be there. Wom en ’s H er st or y M on t h Special Women’s Herstory Month recognition is extended to the leaders of the African-American Association Programs, including Meena SharpHicks, Yoga & Pilates instructor; Xonia Wilson, Belly Dance instructor; Cynthia Dixon, Evening Line Dance instructor and Pascale Pierre, Zumba instructor. They hold weekly classes and are there to motivate and inspire you. Kindly call 718-379-5555 if you care to join them. Also, Patricia Bonaparte was President of the Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. for the past four years and did a wonderful job. We now have another dynamic President, Joan Murrell, who was also honored last Saturday by the Williamsbridge NAACP. Congratulations! If you have an issue that has not or cannot be resolved through your building association or your CSO, you may contact me and I will try to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

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Resolutions

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Second Reading - Resolution #13-21 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or G. Ba iley 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: M a r ch 13t h , 2013 W HER E AS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay Corporation and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (“Local 282”) expired

on January 29, 2013; and W H E R E AS, the representatives of Riverbay Corporation and of Local 282 did undertake collective bargaining negotiations; and W H E R E AS, as a result of these negotiations the parties have agreed upon a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for a period of four (4) years up to, and including, January 31, 2017; and

W H E R E AS, Riverbay Management recommends that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratify this Collective Bargaining Agreement. NOW T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R ESOLVED, that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratifies the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 282, for a period of four

(4) years commencing on January 30, 2013 and ending January 31, 2017 and authorizes Riverbay’s President to sign the agreement on behalf of the Corporation. YE S: Ba iley, C ylich , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O. J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o, Tu r n er , Ab d u lWa h h a b ABSE NT: At k in s, O wen s, Sh a p ir o PASSE D

NOW THE RE FOR E, L ET I T BE R ESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2793 with Victory Energy for a total cost of $4,040,464.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is

authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: C ylich , G r a h a m , I llis, F. J on es, O . J on e s, L e slie , Sa n t ia go, Tir a d o, Tu r ner, Ab d ul-Wa h ha b NO : J oh n son ABSTAI N: Ba iley ABSE NT: At k ins, O wen s, Sh a p ir o PASSE D

attached proposal from Siemens’ dated February 1, 2013. NOW T HE R E F OR E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2830 with Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery, Inc. for the cost of $214,374.54 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-

44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: Ba iley, C ylich , G r a h a m , I llis, F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, Tir a d o, Tu r ner, Ab d ul-Wa h ha b NO : J oh n son ABSE NT: At k ins, O wen s, Sh a p ir o PASSE D

Second Reading - Resolution #13-16 SUBM I T T E D BY: Al Sh a pir o 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 13t h , 2013 WHE RE AS, the Contracts Department sent out nine (9) requests for proposals for Bid #2793, High Pressure Boiler

Purchase & Delivery Only; and W H E R E AS, we received six (6) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager and Lizardos Mechanical & Electric Engineering recommends Victory Energy as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached).

Second Reading - Resolution #13-18 SUBM I T T E D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b SE C O NDE D BY: Ton y I llis BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 13t h , 2013 W H E R E AS, this is a contract request for the purchase of parts and associated equipment for six (6) pilot burners; and W H E R E AS, the equipment is needed

to get gas turbine #2 operational which is costing Riverbay an estimate of $30,000.00 a day in electrical cost; and W H E R E AS, Siemens’ will not deliver the equipment without a purchase order or contract; and W H E R E AS, the project manager recommends (memorandum attached) that the Board approves Siemens to provide the necessary parts as outlined in the

Second Reading - Resolution #13-23 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C ONDE D BY: H elen At k in s BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: M a r ch 13t h , 2013 W H E R E A S , B a r t ow Av e n u e Restaurant Corp. has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2085 Bartow Avenue (3,418 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a eat in, take out full service Chinese Restaurant with an on-site bar for alcoholic consumption on premises, and W HE R E AS, the term of the lease is five years 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 O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2085 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Bartow Avenue Restaurant Corp., 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 #9544; 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. TABL E D

Co-op City Times / March 23, 2013

Difficult Times, Hard Choices Director’s Viewpoint

The proposed 2013-2014 budget includes a 1% carrying charge for Oct., 2013 and 0% for 2014. Unfortunately, the increase is necessary due to escalating costs in labor, supplies and operating expenses. We in Co-op City don’t have to look far to see that America and its people continue to suffer the effects of the recession. We continue to cut out the nonessentials in our lives to be able to stay above water. Many of us are now having a very difficult time meeting all our bills with almost everything

escalating. Seniors and the unemployed are suffering the hardest and we must make a balanced budget a priority. Those who continue to rant about cutting the budget

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 6440951; Email: fatwcc@aol.com. We e k l y Wo r s h i p E x p e r i e n c e s : 6:00 p.m. - Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. - Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children's Church - 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. C h u r c h M o t t o : "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority." C h u r c h M i s s i o n : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! Today: March 23, we are celebrating Women's History Month with a "Spa-

Like" Tea. This is a fundraiser so that we can take 20 young people away for an end of the school year retreat, FREE of charge to their parents. The donation is only $25 and we are planning very relaxing and enjoyable events (including OpenMic/Spoken Word). We're excited! Please join us, it's from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 9. Faith leaders and community against violence formed after the January 13th, double youth shooting in Section 5. Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins, Faith @ Work Christian Church, felt that if not addressed by the community of faith and community at large and not only law enforcement the community would see an increase in violence that could threaten the security of not only those targeted but all. Three other local pastors have joined the movement (Pastor Milca Plaud, United Methodist Church of Co-op City; Pastor Anthony Davis, Harvest

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without a clear description will no doubt have Co-op City regressing into days past when the trash was left out on the street to attract vermin and resemble some housing projects. We have and must continue a path to keep affordability by increasing revenue thru new ideas similar to the ATM machines I sponsored into Co-op City bringing us almost $10,000 per year. Yo u r S a f e t y a n d S e c u r i t y Recently, during a refresher training session, I viewed an excellent short

film on how to survive a mass shooting situation. Given the frequency with which this is occurring, I strongly urge you to watch this film and have those you care for do the same. It can be viewed on YouTube and it is called Active Shooter; it is five minutes and fifty seconds long. Thank you. Working for a better Co-op City. I can be reached at 718-320-3351; ccdirector@optonline.net, or write to the Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Faith @ Work Christian Church Restoration Ministries and Pastor Sheldon Williams, Co-op City Baptist Church) as well as community leaders and Board member Evelyn Turner and Francine Reva Jones. Ms. Turner leads the Outreach Committee. Dr. Covington, a minister at Co-op City Baptist Church and the group's legal expert, leads the Safety and Security Committee. Ms. Eva Jenkins, a member of Faith @ Work Christian Church, leads the Propaganda (Information) Committee. Pastor Jenkins leads the Advisory Committee and coordinates with the other committees. The group's goal is to be recognized by families and youth as viable resources for conflict resolution and violence prevention. In addition to providing services, we are committed to weekly Prayer Walks throughout the 5 sections of

Co-op City every Saturday at 3 p.m. and meets in front of the community centers/library, Benchley Place and Carver Loop. Everyone is welcome to join us! African-American Association's 9th Annual Wholistic Health and Wellness Seminar will be held 4/13 at 1 p.m. Bartow Center, Room 31. FREE to the community. We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God's goodness and not our personal accomplishments. Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. — Pa s t o r D e b or ah

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop F O R YO U R AT T E N T I O N : A) This is an Election year for all offices. The Nominating Committee is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in holding an office. You may pick up a Candidate Form in our Dreiser Clubroom 19 on Mondays or Thursdays after 3 p.m. B) The Membership Committee is conducting a New Membership Drive. All new members’ names will go into a raffle. The Membership Drive will cover those existing new members, as of this past December 2012, and new members who joined in the months of January, February and March. The winner will be announced at our April meeting. Ma rk your c a l e n d a r : The RETIREES’ Spring Bash will be held on Wednesday, April 17 in the Dreiser Auditorium from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The donation is $35. Refreshments will be served. Music by DJ Carols Productions. It’s going to be enjoyable so get your tickets from Beverly Waller in Clubroom 19. T R AV E L E V E N T S : (Departing from Dreiser Loop). Come join us on the following dates: • June 29th (Sat.), SENIOR DAY Picnic, Holiday Hills, CT. $75. This beautiful 200-acre resort has been providing first-class food, service, facilities and entertainment for many years. The RETIREES would love to have you join us for a day of fun and relaxation filled with music, games, and endless mouthwatering food.

• Sept. 16-18th, (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 days/2 nights. During your tour, you'll see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital. Photo stops are made at major Washington, DC monuments, including the White House Photo Opportunity. Price: $319 double. Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784. N OT E : Deposits, checks/money orders only, accepted for all trips now. No refund after final payment deadline (30 days prior to trip date). T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation. May 11th, 8:00 p.m., Price: $90. PATTI LABELLE, soulful songbird, at Lehman College. (Depart 6:30 p.m.) On THURSDAYS (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637. All checks/money orders (for trips and shows) payable to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop. G O O D A N D W E L FA R E : And to those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and we wish you brighter days. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. “In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.” — C l au d e t te D av i s

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African-American Association of Co-op City The following are ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: Z u m b a F it n ess C la sses – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5; Registration: $15. Call 917459-4491. Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C la s s es – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $10-$12; Registration: $15. Call 718-671-8364. C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – Next class: Tuesday, 1/26, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555. Be l l y Da n c in g C l a s s es – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Fee: $15, discounts available; Registration: $15. Call 646-301-9438. E ven in g L in e Da n cin g C la sses – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15. There will be a Spring Workout, Sat. 4/6, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium A, $15.

Call 917-903-7073. J ob s/E n t r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op s – Meets every first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424. E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group meets on Monday, 4/15, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. Call 718-379-5555. W h o l i s t i c H e a l t h & We l l n e s s Sem in a r - April 13th - SAVE THE DATE - The Association will present its Ninth Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar Saturday, 4/13, 1:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. The invited presenters include: Brother Junior Jawara Blake, Food Therapeutic Counselor & Human Development Advocate, and host of 93.5 FM radio show "Heath is Here" and "Meeting in the Afrikan Village Square;" Gregory and Deanna Felix of Life Spring Rejuvenation Center; and more. Also, entertainment by our dancers and delicious, nutritious food and beverages. We

hope you can be there. J u st ice for R a m a r ley G r a h a m – The trial date was rescheduled for 3/19/13. An update will follow next week. C en t r a l P a r k 5 – The hearing date was 3/20. An update will appear next week. Again, the Association thanks all who attended the 3/9 general membership meeting. The summary continues as follows: ** C owb oys C h eer lea d er s' P r ogr a m - Riverbay Management advised that due to the nature of the program, injuries would occur and would result in lawsuits. The coach agreed to change the traditional cheerleading to dance movements. Now, Management wants a Board resolution before it will allow the group to rent an Einstein Community Center room to practice. ** Bea con P r ogr a m - It was reported that a Beacon Program will not come to Co-op City because we are a middle-

class community. ** Ken n et h C h a m b er la in ca se The policeman who killed him was exonerated. His family has called for a federal investigation. Join others and support the online petition. * * L i k e u s o n F a c eb o o k : "CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc." G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar will take place on 4/13, 1:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. If you cannot attend, you can get updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed. —F r a n cin e R . J on es

Building 33 Association The Building Association will have a building meeting this month on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in our meeting room in back of the building. We were able to get Andy King as guest speaker. Andy King is our new City Councilman, Bronx District 12. Inviting the Councilman, you will be able to ask him questions about the plans he has for

the people of Co-op City. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting. Last week, the last part of my article was left out. This is just the thing that annoys me about this community paper, keep the cooperator uninformed as much as possible. Maybe I am wrong; I thought we pay for this paper. We need more transparency in this community.

When there is proof of a situation, why try to hide it; let it out. The Riverbay Board Elections are getting started, if you want to run or know of someone who would like to run, pick up a petition at the Administration Desk in Bartow Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Ave., between the hours of 9

a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekdays. After 5 p.m. and on weekends, petitions can be picked up from the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center. This is your community and this is your building, why not get involved? Get well wishes go out to the sick and the shut in. Feel better. —P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

Co-op City Times / March 23, 2013

Let’s play ball! It’s the time of the year for our Co-op Women of Faith Breakfast City Little League Baseball Team to get Director’s Viewpoint sponsored by NY Council ready to pitch, hit & run! Cooperator Speaker Christine C. Quinn. Hector Ayala and his awesome team of Dr. Mehmet Oz was the Assistant Secretary parents and volunteers held their annual keynote speaker. After Board-Parent Meeting, on Tuesday, speaking with the Editor– March 12. Thanks to cooperator Ayala in-Chief, Jean Nash Wells, Positive Community, for inviting and sharing his microphone about activities in Co-op City, she agreed to visit with me. Also, kudos to the corporate our community for stories. I attended NYC and private sponsors who support our Faith Leaders’ Breakfast 2013 Pursuing Youth & Little League by providing sports equipCommunity Justice, sponsored by the Children’s ment to raffle in each age group. We have Defense Fund – New York and FPWA – Jeremiah a dedicated group of cooperators who not Leadership Council. Information was shared with only volunteer their time, but go in their faith leaders and cooperators about “Dismantling pockets for kids. Just think, one day we the Cradle to Prison Pipeline.” Other faith based will have, if we don’t already have a Little League leaders have agreed to network with Co-op City Player from Co-op City playing their way to the leaders to push for educating our youth and their Major League. Because of the lack of space in our care-givers about the law to decrease/end the viocommunity, our team continues to incur approxilence in Co-op City. Weekly Prayer Walks to end mately $4,0000 in expenses to conduct certain activviolence will occur every Saturday at 3 p.m. ities off-site. We are hopeful that one day we will be able to have adequate outdoor facilities for baseball, football & track. It has not happened since this development was built, however, I am on the side of optimism that it will happen one day. After all, we have over 300 acres of land. We have more than 50,000 people living here and we are the largest residential development in the United States serving middle income New Yorkers. So what’s our excuse? This week has been a whirlwind week for this Director. We have had several important meeting including a Board of Director’s meeting. The reason I voted NO for an increase in legal fees for the next three years for Trivella and Forte was because they were vague in documenting what they have done in the past that warranted such an increase. However, they now appear committed to providing at least quarterly reports to document how they will save the corporation money by winning cases related to EEOC, labor matters, etc. I voted NO to Unison Site Management’s purchase of the T-Mobile lease from Riverbay on the roof of Garage 6 due to a convincing argument by Director Andrea Leslie about health risks due to radiation. These cell towers are facing cooperators’ apartments. I voted for our budget and the 1.0% carrying charge in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2015. Therefore, the average carrying charges will increase from $205.06 per room, per month to $207.00 per month, per room. This is about $2.85 cents per room, per month. This budget includes funding for the shortfall in the Reserves, completing the Water Treatment Facility, Boilers in the Power Plant, installation of Smoke Detectors and GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) outlets in every apartment. Director Cylich held his ground on installing Smoke Detectors that are NOT ionized. A suggestion made to Management was assigning a staff to work specifically on HUD reports, statistics, etc. We have a $600,000,00 loan to repay and should make certain that every dollar is well spent and all reports are timely. Another suggestion would be to hire someone who can generate money for the Riverbay Fund, Inc. We need more than the recycling clothing bins, etc. We live in a city with several billionaires! Why aren’t we getting grant money in the Not-For-Profit Riverbay Fund, Inc. so that we can make substantial donations to the different organizations providing activities for our youth? What department/staff is responsible for generating money for the Fund? Activities for our youth are not a line item on the budget yet; therefore, we all need to push for what most cities of this size have already, a qualified Grant Writer. Another suggestion that a couple of cooperators and I discussed was to have a “Warranty Compliance Committee.” This idea was presented by cooperators to the Contract Compliance Committee who suggested that this should be referred to the Construction Committee. We just paid out un-budgeted funds to legally force someone we paid to repair our elevators to come back and honor their Warranty. Since we, cooperators, are paying out thousands and millions of dollars, a Contractors’ sweetheart, then let’s hold EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM accountable. C O M M U N I T Y A D V O C A C Y – During the week, several meetings were attended in order to provide resources for our faith leader, Pastor Deborah Jenkins. Pastor Jenkins organized the “Faith Leaders & Community Against Violence” movement. We both attended the Sixth Annual

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Outreach during the week also included partnership with a Bronx leader in the Clermont section of the Bronx and a former Judge, Prosecutor and Lawyer who will present workshops free-ofcharge. Thanks to Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, Co-op City Baptist Church, for hosting our successful March Community Empowerment Meeting. It was troublesome to have a guest stop by and instead of complimenting the church for opening its doors to the community, dished out advice on what the new role of the church should be. The only negative energy was a cooperator suggesting that youth who do things to others may deserve to be shot or stabbed! Also, these forums are not about dishonoring any community, namely, Public Housing, verses US. All of US, black & brown people, are losing a generation like NEVER before in history. Contact me: Evelyn M. Turner, 917-324-1033 or evelyntinez@aol.com.

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We get hit with a $106 million budget plus a carrying charge increase Before I start, I would like to thank everyone that attended the Anti-Gang, Anti-Violence meeting last Saturday, March 16, in Section 5. Several people spoke out against the senseless violence that is plaguing our community. Sp ea k in g O u t To me, it's a blessing to see religious leaders and everyone working together to help our young ones to see a path that doesn't include drugs, gangs, violence, and other criminal activities. One religious leader, Rev. Deborah D. Jenkins, M.A., MDiv., Pastor of the Faith @ Work Christian Church, is taking a stand for the youth here. "Having always been committed to youth development, the shootings on January 13, 2013 led me to take more action in our community against violence. We welcome parent and youth participation in this movement to stop the violence," said Reverend Jenkins. Additionally, another religious leader made a few comments on the violence here. "We, as a community, need to come together to fight against the violence that has infiltrated our community. It affects all of us. And, it is a detriment to the quality of life here in Co-op City," said Reverend Dr. Sheldon E. Williams. Attending this same meeting was a community organizer named Luis Torres. Luis was a visitor from the Claremont Network Centers. "Although I do not live in Co-op City, we have to change the outcomes for our youth. Children should not be shooting guns. They should be shooting basketballs or for the stars. Our Enough-is-Enough movement will fully support the Co-op City faith initia-

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tive movement," said Luis. Now, I would like to thank all of our leaders for doing their part in helping our youth. Also, I would like to thank Board Directors Evelyn Turner and Francine Reva Jones for coordinating meetings and doing their best to help the youth here. L a r ge Bu d get I n cr ea ses Can you believe that the Board approved budgets that will affect us for the next two years? Two years! Also, can you believe that the Board approved another increase for this year? That's three increases in a row. Hey, it's only 1%, right? Not necessarily. The governing authorities, NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and HUD, are going to review the increased budget numbers and they will probably order a higher increase. But, this same scenario happened just two years ago with HCR. Back then, a 2-year budget was sent to HCR with a 1% increase from the Board. The increase for the departments for the fiscal years 11/12 and 12/13 went from $94,278,400 to $95,778,300. However, HCR rejected our Board's 1% proposal and ordered two 3% increases. And, now, our departmental expenses are increasing from $95,778,300 to

Building 13 Association We heard it was a great show and were not disappointed. We laughed, we cried we sang. That was our experience attending the off Broadway show “Sistas’: the Musical” last Saturday. We traveled two doors down and had a great meal at B. Smith’s. Building 13 would like to thank all of our neighbors throughout Co-op City, as well as our friends outside of the community who joined us. We appreciate your support. This month, the Building 13 Association meeting will be held on March 28, at 7:00 p.m. and our guest will be Juanita Net, Director of Cooperator Service Offices (CSO). This department provides information regarding policies and procedures about how Management works. Most services are initiated from the CSO’s, such as repairs, community complaints, hall closets requests, personal damages to apartments resulting from fire, air condition leaks and pipe breaks and other items. Today is the last lobby day to pay your Association membership dues from 2-5 p.m. Once annual affidavit papers are mailed, we will post dates for Association members to have them notarized free, with the proper identification. Friday Night Fun Series Part III will feature “Talking Textile”: Quilting Panels. Each created panel can be added to a quilt of your own or donated to the community quilt. Adults: April 5th from 7-10 p.m. (Adults, we are asking for a $10 donation for materials). Saturday Arts and Crafts: Children: April 6th from Noon -3:00 p.m. (free), all are invited to participate. Harrah’s Casino and Warmdaddy’s Soul

Food Dinner/Jazz and Blues Club in Chester, Pennsylvania (current bonus $30 slot play by Casino subject to change) event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, leaving from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m. departing from Warmdaddy’s at 9:00 p.m. The second payment of $50 is due by May 31, (or payment in full of $100 if seats are available). For additional information, use the contact resources listed at the end of this article. Tickets are selling fast. Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/ Buffet Bonanza event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner on Saturday, September 14, leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by Casino subject to change). Cost: $85, $45 by June 15, and $40 by August 1. The outlet stores are on the premises. FAMILY AND FRIENDS are WELCOME to all of our events. Congratulations to last month’s 50/50 winner. The Summer Fun Day Poster Contest winner to be announced soon. Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —L eslie Peter son

$106,198,300. So, what do you think they will do when they see these numbers? G et F ir ed Up The new mortgage reduced our loan payments by $10 million a year. Yet, Management and the majority of the Board are demanding that we pay more money. How is this possible? Look, we need people on this Board that are going to represent us in a way that is beneficial to us. Now, the majority of the people that I've spoken to are completely outraged over these increases. "The rent is going up too much. We're not going to be able to live here. We can hardly afford to pay our rent. Something needs to be done." Do you agree with these cooperators? If yes, then please get fired up and help the people here that want to make this entire community better. We can intelligently change our management company. I believe we can intelligently reduce our expenses and improve our services. We can bring in lots of new businesses and developments here. And, we can stop these unnecessary increases. T h r ee I n cr ea ses in T h r ee Yea r s That doesn't tell you that something bad is happening here, huh? What about those two power plant consultants that are getting $910,000, a free apartment, new furniture, $50 a day for food, along with a free parking space? What about all of the other contractors that are making millions of dollars a year here? So, let me ask you a few questions. How do you feel about the Board members that are supporting Management and all of the nonsense that's going on

here? What are you going to do with all of the flyers and ads that you receive from these Board members? Whom are you going to vote for? Please make a decision and then vote for the candidates that will help this community. C a n did a t es Need ed Have you thought about running for the Board? Again, I would like to have a Board that is diverse so that everyone can see that we care about the entire community. So, I would love to hear from you if you're fed up, you have similar beliefs that are outlined in this viewpoint, and you will not flip once you get on the Board. C lose I would like to encourage the building associations to please encourage the cooperators in your buildings to choose candidates that are proper for this community. We cannot complain about anything if we don't vote or we choose candidates that have clearly shown that they do not care about this community. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Building 32 Association At la n t ic C it y Put April 20 on your calendar as the day we are going to Atlantic City. We are going to the Showboat Casino for a day of fun, sun, and hopefully, big winnings. The cost of the trip is $35, with a slot rebate of $20. We are leaving Building 32 (Einstein Loop

N.) at 8:30 a.m., with stops at Dreiser and Asch Loop on the return. To make your payment, or for further information, please contact Eleanor Bailey at (718) 379-7754, or Dolores Rankin at (718) 379-0910. I.D. is required. We will have snacks and movies on the trip.

In addition, we are planning a trip to the Pennsylvania Dutch area which includes time to really shop at a Farmer's Market, as well as enjoy a buffet luncheon. There will also be a stop at a pretzel factory for a tour, samples, and an opportunity to bake your own pretzel. The trip will tentatively take

place in June, so keep on reading the CC Times for further info. Building dues collections are underway; look for reps in the lobby. Dues is $5 a year, per family. Please consider joining as the rewards are much greater than your —L or n a Sm it h expenditure.

Building 21 Association Sa fet y F ir st !!!! By the time this comes out, we would have had our March meeting. Unfortunately, the article had to be written and turned in before our meeting took place. I trust that everyone attended our meeting. Our special guest was Venessa Aldea, CSO Mgr. for Section 4. We will elaborate more on that next week. A special thank you goes out to Michelle and Theron Marbury for contin-

uing to give us their very best even when life and health issues become challenging for them. They are a fine example of what true dedication and the love of your community can produce. Let’s continue to support them in their efforts to make our building association a fine example of “People helping People just because we are People.” (Something she said last year that stuck with me). I will be meeting with those who have

concerns about quality of life issues in and around our building. We will set a special time and date to strategize a productive resolution. Please contact us at 21association@gmail.com, if you are interested in attending. There have been reports of someone throwing objects out of the window from time to time. I urge everyone to keep an eye open and if you see something, please report it to Public Safety. That, of course,

goes for anything that can be disruptive or endanger the safety of another person. For those who missed the report last week, the raccoon problem in Garage 6 has been resolved as reported to me by our CSO office. Still remember to keep your eyes open for anything that could be dangerous to yourself or any other person, but most of all, please report the problem. —Kevin L a m b r igh t

Broun Place Townhouse Association The next meeting of the Broun Place Townhouse Association is March 28, Room 31, 6:30 p.m. At that time, we will have the time to review recent activities in Broun Place. At the last meeting, Thursday, February 28th, the Broun Place Townhouse Association met and discussed several very important issues and learned a lot about upcoming work that was to be done in our townhouse cluster. For that, we thanked Ms. Vanessa Aldea, CSO Manager

and Mr. Downey of the Power Plant. Both guests spoke about shared work to be done with regard to the HUD loan particulars and hot water repairs. A new program, the Repeater Program, will also begin in a few weeks. This will keep track of work completed. It will indicate work jobs and show if work is exactly the same as other recent work appointments. Thank you again to the great group of cooperators who attended and for the

important questions they raised. These questions included old and new issues and they will continue to be raised and hopefully get resolved. Our 50/50 was held and won by Ms. Emanuel, again, congratulations to her. Great amounts of appreciation to Ramel for the lovely setup and refreshments. We look forward to having another great turnout as hopefully spring will be on its happy way to Co-op City. To all celebrating the holidays of March and April,

we send greetings and hopes for a joyous holiday. By the way, a great place to celebrate is the Bronx Botanical Garden. The Orchid Show is highly recommended by our neighbors. A reminder, please distribute your garbage correctly, or as best as you can, according to color and instruction on the labels of the dumpster carts. See you on Thursday, March 28th, at 6:30 p.m., —R a y T ir a d o Room 31.

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Riverbay Budget Adopted At a recent closed meeting, Riverbay Board of Directors overwhelmingly voted for a 2-year budget, calling for a one-time 1% carrying charge increase, proposed by Riverbay’s Financial Director, Peter Merola. The document will now be submitted to New York State Housing and Community Renewal (HCR), Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and to the Wells Fargo Bank. Merola is confident that they will approve the budget. W H Y A S H ORT FA L L A ND A 1 % C AR RYI N G C H A R G E IN CR EA S E? Merola emphasized that the budget includes significant savings: - A $10 million reduction in debt service under the newly refinanced loan. - Annual reduction of $21 million for heat, hot water, air conditioning, and electricity, because of the power plant upgrade. - Income from two recent carrying charge increases. - Infusion of more than $68 million, designated for capital improvements, from the $621 million loan. Despite these pluses, Merola noted, we remain $4 million short for capital projects that Riverbay must complete within two years. He enumerated other financial hurdles to be cleared. Carrying charge revenue, for example, is down $1 million annually, because HCR has reduced the liability of shareholders leaving the community to 90 days that instead lasted until the end of the lease. Equity income is down $2.5 million from a few years ago, because when buyers were unable to get bank loans, Riverbay implemented a deferred equity program. Because Riverbay borrowed money from Coinmach to pay off a New York City water tax bill, our income from the laundry

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Bernard Cylich company will be reduced by half a million dollars. Obviously, all our costs are subject to the inflation plaguing everyone. In the budget draft, Merola presented a list of rising costs for unavoidable expenses, including these: Grounds, up $0.5 million; Restorations, up $0.6 million; Public Safety, up $1 million; Utilities, up $1 million; Water & Sewer taxes, up $0.9 million, anticipating a 5% rate increase July 1. And additional annual expenses are mandated by the new loan: HUD mortgage insurance, $2.8 million; General Operating Reserve, $2.5 million; Replacement Reserve, $2.1 million per year; HDC/SONYMA fees, $350,000. Budgets are based on anticipated income and expenses that may change. Whichever way the economic winds blow, the new 35year, low, fixed-interest loan is much more favorable than our previous high-rate balloon loan from Community Bank. Of course, nothing makes even a 1% increase easier for those of us facing hard times, but at least the loan burden is lighter than it used to be. And I remain certain that substantial cost reductions can be achieved if we stop outsourcing Riverbay work and utilize our union staff. WA I V E R S F OR T R A NS F E R S In a Viewpoint column, Director Evelyn Turner described a conversation she and I had with Richmond McCurnin, Assistant

Commissioner of HCR, last December. We discussed his ruling of February 9, 2012, which stated: “In order that all cooperators obtaining new apartments are treated equally, DHCR hereby specifically states that all transferring cooperators will be required to pay the current equity for any unit into which they desire to transfer.” This ruling overturned the practice in which cooperators transferring, usually to smaller apartments, paid for the new unit at the same rate they paid for the old unit. The recent ruling turns out to have unexpected consequences. Scores of Co-op City seniors whose families have become smaller are occupying 3-bedroom apartments. The new requirements make it too costly for them to transfer to smaller apartments. At McCurrin’s suggestion, we are drafting a Board resolution requesting HCR to grant an equity waiver to such families applying for smaller apartments. While initially increasing Riverbay’s costs, the waiver would eventually release 3-bedroom units to large families and make transfers to 1-bedroom apartments more affordable to seniors. O UR YO UT H: A N A S S E T, N OT A P R O B L E M It is said that history will judge a nation by the way it treats its children. The United States has universal K to 12 schooling, but society increasingly recognizes that there is more to raising children than is provided by formal education alone. Scores of after school, cultural, athletic, and educational programs are based on such awareness. We should think of Co-op City as a family with 8,000 children for whom New York City provides no after school programs. Twenty years ago, a Riverbay Board tried unsuccessfully to acquire a vacant

supermarket, now occupied by the School of New Rochelle, to convert into a youth center. The idea of purchasing vacant property on Bartow Avenue to build a youth center also fell through. A Co-op City Youth Center would meet some of the needs of our children and would enrich us all. It would be a stabilizing element and would attract young families to our community. Such a center could be established in the former Co-op City Cinema, later occupied by the recently evicted Bingo Hall. The Riverbay Board Youth Committee proposed conversion of the spacious, multi-exited building to a youth center. Management, however, raised the matter of potential income loss. The Bingo Hall paid $200,000 rent a year, a figure that amounts to one-tenth of 1% of Riverbay’s annual income. As I see it, the value to the community of a viable youth center with a banner marquee would far exceed the “loss” of commercial rental. I don’t think the rental income or loss will make or break us. Continuing to ignore our youth certainly will. Management is, instead, offering storage space under the Bartow supermarket for conversion to a youth center. Access to that area is by means of winding basement corridors in the community center with only one exit to the outside. I wonder how comfortable parents would be sending their children to such a center, or in fact how attractive it would be to the young people. Let me hear what your thoughts are on these issues. I C A N B E R E AC H E D By mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY; By phone at 718-3795874; By email at www.lichsr @earthlink.net.

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NAACP Co-op City Branch The Nominating Committee of Branch #2210 shall convene a special session for the sole purpose of presenting a nomination slate; accept open floor nominations at 11:00 a.m., followed by election of officers on Saturday, March 23 in Room #36 at 135 Einstein Loop

In Loving Memory Roger Allen Dunson, a resident of Building 28 in Co-op City, entered HIS palace of eternity on Friday, March 15, 2013, in the Bronx, NY. He was born on July 5, 1955 to the late William R. Dunson, Jr. and the late Edith McFarland Dunson. He attended Our Lady of Victory School, DeWitt Clinton High School and Lehman College, Bronx, NY. Roger accepted Christ at an early age. He attended the Coop City Baptist Church, Bronx, NY and was a member of the community for over 20 years. Roger had a strong sense of family and a love for helping youth and families. He created the Parent Council AntiViolence Task Force where he taught workshops for parents Roger Allen Dunson and families, and worked with such agencies as Catholic Charities, and various public schools. He also mentored and advocated for troubled youth to guide them in the right direction. Roger had also worked as a Domestic Violence Counselor for women. He received an award from the Mayor’s Task Force on rape, as well as various other community awards. Under the leadership of Gloria Wise, he created a Teen Club in Co-op City for the Boys and Girls Club, so that the youth would have a place to go and have a positive environment to interact with each other. He leaves to cherish his memories his life partner of over 12 years, Candace Miller; two children: Chakka Parker of Dallas, TX and Jason Underwood of New York; 4 siblings: Millicent Powell of Atlanta, GA., Geraldine Ashby (Roger), Freehold, NJ, Richard Dunson of New York, NY and Melvin Dunson (Michelle) of Palo Alto, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The wake for the late Roger Allen Dunson was held yesterday, Friday, March 22. Memorial Services will be held today, Saturday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m., at the Co-op City Baptist Church Bronx, New York with Dr. Reverend Sheldon Williams officiating.

SNAP coming to Co-op City April 2 The Black Forum of Co-op City is sponsoring a representative from the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who will be in Room 9 of the Dreiser Community Center on Tuesday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help shareholders who may be eligible to apply for the program. SNAP issues monthly electronic benefits which can be used like cash to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household income, assets and other factors. Residents applying for the program must bring primary documents which include photo identification, Social Security card, birth certificate and passport or state-issued ID. You must also bring proof of your earned and/or unearned income such as SSI/Disability; proof of address, utility bills associated with your place of primary residence, such as carrying charge bills and utility bills; and also proof of immigration status. Adult Legal Permanent Residents must have had a green card for the last 5 years and children under 18 who are permanent residents must bring their green card irrespective of how long they have had it. For more information and to make a reservation, please contact the Black Forum of Co-op City at (718) 320-8035.

Community Center. We are seeking persons who are members of the branch in good standing for the following officers: President, 1st Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer,

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

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council wishes to announce that a program commemorating Yom Hashoa will take place on Wednesday, April 10 at Vladek Hall at the Amalgamated Houses in the West Bronx. We will view the 2013 video “Names, Not Numbers” and will follow with a discussion with SAR students of this important work. A bus will pick us up in front of the

hardware store at 12 p.m. that day, and we should be back in Co-op City before 3 p.m. Please call Lynn Levine at 718-320-1234 or come into the office (Room #18, Dreiser Community Center) to reserve a seat on the bus. There is no charge for this event. Eat an early lunch and share dessert with us after the program! —Lyn n L evin e

Happy Passover and Blessed Good Friday to all of our readers

Co-op City Times / March 23, 2013

Keeping things in perspective It should come as no surprise, but the City News pamphlet did it again last week by running an article that was completely false, however that’s come to be expected by now. I’ve never claimed to be a journalist or a reporter, but common sense would tell you that you’re asking for trouble if you write articles without valid sources, and the City News pamphlet continually publishes articles based on the hearsay of one person. Now I ask you, is that responsible? What if your one source is wrong? And that’s what usually happens with articles in the City News pamphlet, the Riverdale scribbler who is obviously no longer familiar with Co-op City never seems to get his facts straight, however most of his articles aren’t based on facts but simply sprout from his limited imagination, and you can bet, rest assured, it’s all the news, or more like rumors, not fit to print. Can you believe it? The City News pamphlet had a story last week about a vote at a Wednesday meeting based on talking to one Director the day before the meeting took place? I guess the City News pamphlet thinks it can play fortune teller or clairvoyant. Only problem was the vote on Wednesday was the complete opposite of what the story based on a Tuesday interview announced as news. Can you imagine writing a newspaper story on the Super Bowl the day before the game was played? Only the interloper reporter at the City News pamphlet thinks he could, however when he tries to predict future outcomes in his articles, of course he is almost always wrong. If the City News

reporter was serious about his so-called profession, he would know enough to be embarrassed or ashamed about the shoddy, amateur and inaccurate, if not completely fabricated, articles he puts his name to week after week, and is also one who tried to push privatization down the throat of this community, which didn’t want it. How can this man care about Co-op City or the people who live here? To produce such subpar and blatantly false work in his pamphlet, he can’t possibly care one bit about Co-op City, whether it thrives, or even exists for that matter, however if we didn’t exist, I’m not sure he could find a job anywhere, at least as a reporter at a newspaper. On another issue, I’m not sure whether I’m more amazed or disheartened that so many Directors think they are specialists in areas which they know nothing about. We have some Directors, fortunately not that many, who still don’t understand the difference between setting policy as a member of the Riverbay Board and interfering in day-to-day affairs. We have one Director who wants to run the power plant, and another who thinks everything can be explained and every problem solved by drawing diagrams or charts. And then we have the self-proclaimed experts on youth

We e k l y S c h e d u l e : Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, when we will celebrate Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion/Liturgy of the Palms. S c h e d u l e f o r Ho l y We e k : Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. East Bronx IPC joint Lenten Service at the Haitian Congregation Church of the Good Samaritan, No. 661 East 219th Street, in the Bronx. You are all invited to attend. Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross, led by the Choir.

Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper, Holy Communion and the Washing of Feet, Stripping of the Altar and Reserving of the Sacraments. Good Friday, March 29 at 12:00 p.m.: Liturgy of Good Friday with Stations of the Cross, Veneration of the Cross and the Holy Communion (Host only). Sunday, March 31 at 9: a.m. — The Resurrection: Easter Day! F un d r a i s i n g Ac t iv i t i e s : Saturday, March 23, starting at 12 p.m., Cake Sale at the church. Saturday, April 20, fun-filled bus trip to Warmdaddy’s in Philadelphia, soul food and live blues and jazz music with time at Harrah’s Chester Casino. Seats are $100 and a deposit of $25 is required to hold a seat. For additional information, please visit

Director’s Viewpoint

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activities, and this, and that, and it never seems to end. I’m positive that 99% of cooperators care about the delivery of services, about whether power and electricity come when they flick a switch instead of hearing grandiose babbling and self-promotion in Director Viewpoints. I don’t know about you, but I certainly don’t want to read about what other Directors think about world affairs in viewpoints. I want things to run smoothly and to improve in Co-op City and that’s what I want the Riverbay Board as the governing body, led quite ably President Helen Atkins, who has done her job, and done the best under trying circumstances, to concentrate on instead of having lone Directors scrambling about acting as if they have the answers to every problem. And having answers despite not having the skills or knowledge to deal with all the intricacies or complicated situations and projects involved with running Co-op City. It’s one thing to ask questions to gain information to try and better understand something and quite another to dominate Management’s time with an endless flow of memos which are obviously self-centered and political by their very nature and their accusatory tone. Most of you know Herb Freedman of Marion Scott Real Estate is not my favorite person, and we have butted heads on many occasions, and still disagree on a number of things, but since representatives of both Wells Fargo Bank and HUD have said the successful mortgage refinancing would never have taken place without him, I’m not

sure why over and over we hear from some that he should hit the road immediately. Maybe I’m missing something, however if the overwhelming majority of the Riverbay Board voted in favor of the guaranteed mortgage refinancing with HUD, and Herb Freedman of Marion Scott was responsible for it coming to fruition, then why would anyone denounce Marion Scott Real Estate unless it was for political purposes, pure and simple. I am not a “yes” man for anyone, and certainly not a cheerleader for Marion Scott Real Estate, but as I have always done during my years as a Board Director, I look at issues as objectively and honestly as I can, and then vote accordingly for what I think is in the best interests of Co-op City. I’m not sure some of my colleagues could explain or justify why they vote a certain way on different resolutions, but that’s up to them, and not me. While some are spiteful and continue to drink from the poison cup of bitterness, even when cooperators are the ones being punished or deprived of services, all I can say is I’m grateful I’m not like such petty, unpleasant individuals, and have no intention of ever becoming like that. As long as cooperators have heat, hot water, electricity, and security and are safe, and the Board and Management are doing due diligence and performing their fiduciary responsibility, I have no major complaints. I have no fish to fry. Let’s talk, call me at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com, no attachments, please.

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Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 3793494 The African-American Association of Co-op City is having its 9th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar on Saturday, April 4, 1 p.m., Room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, N.Y. All are welcomed. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while 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: AfricanAmerican Association, Co-op City

Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 3793494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” — H a r m a n T. L e a c o c k

our website at: http://www.stjosephsepc bronx.org or call the church at 718-3200844.

“The Lord has done great things for us,* and we are glad indeed.” (Psalm 126:4) — M. C h a m b er s

Co-op City Times / March 23, 2013

Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, April 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. 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. R et ur n in g t o Aq u ed u ct We are returning to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, April 13. First pick-up is from Dreiser Rehab at 1 p.m. sharp, back of the Library on Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 1:30 p.m.

Leaving Aqueduct at 8 p.m. $20 per person; No refunds. Seats are going fast. Call (718) 320-8035 for reservation. H a r r a h ’s C a sin o We will be going to Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Pa on Saturday, May 18. First pick-up from Dreiser Rehab at 9 a.m., then on to Asch Loop at 9:15 a.m. and Einstein at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $35 per person; Casino rebate: $30. Please bring your government issued photo ID. No refunds. Payment must be received by Wednesday, May 1. Call for reservation, (718) 320-0033. Not ice: All Sect ion 5 food pa n t r y p a r t icip a n t s All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring

your white cards to be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035. L ob st er fest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Foxwood Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150. Second payment of $50 due by March 20. Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation. E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must

present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Volu n t eer s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community —Ton y I llis Center.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing H UD VI C TO RY DANC E I S TO NI GH T AT 8 P.M . The Victory Dance will be held tonight in Dreiser Center Auditorium A. Set ups will be available and we will have a 50/50 raffle. DJ Carol will keep us moving with great entertainment. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Please call for tickets, Bernie, 646-522-5498; Claudia, 917-570-7582; Dolores, 718-379-0910. SAVE O UR YO UT H A group of concerned parents, clergy, community activist and organizations attend a community meeting at the Co-op

City Baptist Church to organize against violence and upcoming policy by CCPD and NYPD’s 45th Precinct to detain our youth. The interaction between police and our youth and youth violence were important topics at the meeting. The next meeting will be announced in upcoming articles. C O O P E R AT OR R I G HT S AND R E SP O NSI BI L I T Y W O R KSH O P We invited Mr. Dan DeSloover, both a director of organizing and policy for the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB). He also helped form and staff Cooperators United for

Mitchell-Lama where he helps assist and educate cooperators who want to keep their buildings affordable by analyzing the cost and risk of privatization and benefits of cooperators remaining in the Mitchell-Lama program. Mr. DeSloover gave a detailed workshop and answered questions for all who attended the workshop. Next workshop topic will be announced in next article. BRO NX SYM P H O NY O R C H E ST R A R E T UR NS TO C O -OP C I T Y The CTSAH sponsored a successful classical with the BSO last year in

Dreiser Center. Due to overwhelming calls, the CTSAH will be honored to host another moving event. Attending the orchestra will be free to all! More details on event will follow in upcoming article. Interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes. At our meetings and workshops, you can examine issues affecting our community and take part in affecting them. CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475; WWW.CTSAH.NET. —Seba st ia n Ula nga

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Carrying Charge Increase? “To Be or Not to Be” Fellow cooperators, I would like to share some information with you regarding our finances after receiving the Wells Fargo HUD loan (fixed rate 35-year loan). The Board received the following information: • On Nov. 28, 2012, we closed the HUD loan with Wells Fargo bank for $621.5 million. The fixed loan allowed the corporation to pay-off the existing balloon loan with New York Community Bank (NYCB) and open several reserve accounts. • Based on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013 to 2015, the Board was advised of a funding shortfall in the Reserves. Additional funds are now needed to complete the HUD-required projects, such as the installation of smoke detectors & GFI outlets in every apartment, lobby doors, and Power Plant items that were included in our Reserves project. • Below is information from the proposed budget, which lists the four HUD projects and its cost to the corporation: 1 . Power Plant – Water Treatment: Projected Cost, $5,000,000; Available Reserve Funds, $2,114,000; Cost to Corporation, $2,886,000 2 . Power Plant – Boilers: Projected Cost, $9,300,000; Available Reserve Funds, $9,000,000; Cost to

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Leah Graham Corporation, $300,000 3 . Smoke Detectors, GFI Outlets: Projected Cost, $2,703,000, Available reserve Funds, $2,306,000, Cost to Corporation, $397,000 4 . Lobby Entrances: Projected Cost, $3,900,000; Available Reserve Funds, $2,600,000; Cost to Corporation, $1,300,000 These 4 items total: Projected Cost, $20,903,000; Available Reserve Funds, $16,020,000 and Cost to Corporation, $4,883,000. It is my opinion that the additional cost to the corporation stems from the $5 million we paid to NYCB to extend the negotiating timeframe needed to secure the Wells Fargo/HUD fixed rate loan. Because of this shortfall, the proposed budget requires a 1% increase in carrying charges effective October 1, 2013, with no increase during the sec-

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ond year, which should balance our budget through March, 2015. The Riverbay Finance Department prepared the proposed budget and it will go to DHCR/HCR for review and approval. I think this increase gives Management an opportunity to carefully review our budget by paying particular attention to the actual amounts spent versus what’s budgeted and what’s being forecast. Why should the budgeted amount exceed what we actually spent with most of the items within the budget? I believe any item that exceeds what is in the budget should require a strong business justification prior to approval. Are our purchases wholesale or retail? Can we purchase recycled items like paper? For me, it is about becoming more connected with the market so we can replace one item for another without sacrificing quality and really getting behind our numbers to come up with a better budget plan. Even reviewing the corporation’s contracts to ensure we are holding contractors and vendors accountable by placing clauses in key areas within the contracts. I believe these types of approaches would better protect the corporation. Yes, we know the cost of gas, oil and other things go up, but we can establish some financial measures so that we spend within our means, especially when there is a fluc-

tuation in costs. Management and Counsel could even look at prior expenditures like lawsuits and fines to determine the reasons behind these costs so we can perhaps minimize or avoid them in the future. Lastly, is to review what we outsource vs. in-house opportunities that can also bring some savings to the corporation. Lessons learned do exist; we just need to be more prudent in the decisions being made. The corporation should take a more proactive approach rather than the reactive approach we seem to have taken. We shareholders and residents alike can do our part to help maintain our current level of service and curb costs to the corporation by: • Turning off convectors when you are not at home. • Using florescent light bulbs where you can in your apartment. • Notifying Cooperators Services or Maintenance when you see running water in the laundry room or from any sprinkler systems. • Continuing to send in your viewpoints and ideas to the Co-op City Times Editor. Every little bit can help cut costs. We owe it to ourselves and to our pockets. Sharing is caring. You may contact me at riverbaydirectorlg@gmail.com.

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Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. “...And the Lord shall guide you continually and satisfy you in drought and in dry places and make strong your bones. And you shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters fail not...” - Isaiah 58: 11 I’m ever aware of how God sustains us despite our circumstances. Even in dry

places and in drought, He will satisfy us and make us strong. We shall be like a watered garden and a spring whose waters never fail. I believe this can be in the physical, emotional and spiritual realms. Even in times of financial lack and hardship, God provides us with our daily bread. And those times when we feel a spiritual barrenness or emotional barrenness, God can sustain us and water our souls to refresh us and to restore us. We can sometimes feel as though we are in a desert – lips dry and dying of thirst. God comes and waters us with His

word to quench our thirst and bring the needed relief. If you are feeling this way right now, come to Jesus so He can pour over you the living water of His word. Wash over me with your living word And quench me, O Lord, from my dying thirst. If anyone has prayer petitions, please let us know. Our church is a rapidly growing church that God has amazing plans for. With God on your side you will make all things possible in your life in Jesus’ name. Miracles happen, my brothers and sisters, miracles happen.

C H UR C H HO UR S: Sp a n ish Tuesday: Service, 8:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. — Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m. C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42. For any questions or prayers, call 718671-6112 or 347-275-5500. God bless you and may the Lord’s face shine upon you. —P a st or F iguer oa /G a r r et t

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church C r ea t ion a n d t h e G ospel For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Have you ever bought an electronic appliance that came with a lifetime warranty? How did it make you feel? Confident? Sure, we all have reasons to be confident when we are assured that as long as we own something, we can always come back for a replacement or a repair service if anything goes wrong with it. However, beyond that, a lifetime warranty shows the commitment of a manufacturer to the satisfaction of her consumers. We learn from the Bible that at creation, God provided something better than a lifetime warranty, this is what we Christians call the Gospel or Good News.

Simply stated, the Gospel is God’s own plan to reestablish a loving relationship with us in spite of our disobedience and rebellion; he does this because he loves us. Like Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:8, our natural response when we sin is to run away from God. We are incapable of returning to God by ourselves, so God has taken the initiative, like a loving Father of a lost child to look for us and bring us home. He does not do this in order to punish us, but to restore in us the love, joy, peace and trust we lost as a result of our sin and also to recreate in us his image which we destroyed as a result of our turning away from him. The provision God made is available to us as long as there is life in us. At death, we lose the power to choose and this ‘lifetime warranty’ becomes void, not

because God is angry but because in order for him to save us we must be willing to be saved. God is a loving Father and a patient Friend, and He wants the best for His creation. Our lives find meaning only as we return to our Creator, and reconnect with the One who alone has the power to define us. We invite you to make that choice today. Join us in worship this Saturday as we study about Creation and the Gospel at the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Our services are open to everyone. Br ea d M in ist r y: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food.

R egu la r M eet in gs: Wednesday Prayer Meetings: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m. Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 5:00 pm for children ages 6-17 Children’s Exercise Program Sundays, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Free Adult Exercise Program Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. Visit us on the web atwww.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. — Ak in sola O yela k in

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in March: Clifton Adams, Robert Dean, Carroll Brown, William L. Banks, Murray M. Kerner, Clarence Powell, Jacob L. Randolph, Herbert Rosenberg, Raymond Riley and Norman Thomas. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein

Loop, Room 41. Our office number is (718) 320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net. The next general meeting will take place on Saturday, March 16 at Post 1871 at 11 a.m. Welcome aboard to two of our new Post members, Daniel Johnson, who served in the U.S. Marines, and Andrew Mildew, who also served in the U.S. Marines. His time was served in Vietnam in an Artillery Unit. The next General meeting will take place on April 20th on Saturday at 11 a.m. sharp. Please turn off your cell phone or put it on mute during the meetings. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME and if you can’t make the meeting, give us

a call. This is a poem, called The Marine, sent from a Marine to his dad. We all came together both young and old to fight for our freedom, to stand and be bold. In the midst of all evil, we stand our ground, and we protect our country from all terror around. Peace and not war, is what some people say. But I’ll give my life the American way. I give you the right to talk of your peace. To stand in groups, and protest in our streets. But still I fight on, I don’t bitch, I don’t wine. I’m just one of the people who is doing your time, I’m harder than nails, stronger than any machine. So stand in my shoes, and leave from your home. Fight for the people

who hate you with protest they’ve shown. Fight for the stronger, fight for young. So they all may have, the greatest freedom you’ve won. Fight for the poor. Fight for the cripple, who lives next door. But when your time comes, do what I’ve done. For if you stand up for freedom, you’ll stand when the fight’s done. I’m the immortal soldier, I’m a U.S. MARINE! Quote for the day: If your presence can’t add value to my life, your absence will make no difference. Church is not a museum for Saints, it’s a hospital for sinners. This information was provided to you by your post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. for children and adults. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, April 3 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m. We invite the men of the community to

join us on Tuesday, April 9. The First Lady’s Ministry is celebrating Women’s History Month today, Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. with HERstory. Their theme is “A Woman of Influence.” The guest speaker will be the Honorable Shirley J. Saunders, Deputy City Clerk (Bronx) and Female District Leader, Co-op City, 82nd Assembly District. Donation is $15 adults and $5 children (6-12). For information or tickets, call 718-862-9243, 646-8422458 or 718-320-3774. The Scholarship Ministry is on the move again and they are inviting you to join them on August 11, as they travel to Chicago. This 6 night/7 day trip includes 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners), motor coach transportation and lodging. We will visit the historic Navy Pier, the world class Shedd Aquarium, the DeSable

Museum of African American History and many other sights. The cost of the trip is $650 double occupancy. A $100 and a payment is due immediately. For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hat tie L. Lucas

Church of 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 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L is t o f Pr o g r am s an d E v en ts : Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month, Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 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 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of

reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Join the Women’s Fellowship for an afternoon of fashion and fellowship at the Walking in God’s Authority Fashion Show, to be held on Saturday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m. See any of the fellowship members for tickets. Donation is $10. Please join us for our Good Friday Service as we celebrate the last Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Please join us on Easter Sunday, March 31, for a 6:30 a.m. sunrise service and a regular Easter Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10415; Telephone: (718) 671-8748 or (718) 320-0409. Mailing address: P.O. Box 153041, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnew — Car o l H aq ue vision.com.

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! For a lot of people, the power of God has to be demonstrated. It just can’t be preached or described. People have got to be able to get their hands on it and see it. The Apostle Paul took this approach in 1Corinthians 2:1-5. Let’s go into the Word of God: 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. I nv i t a t i o n s : Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning

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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; (718) 8629172. CHURCH S CHED UL E: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. T h e f o l l ow i n g p r o g r a m s a r e a t t h e C h u r c h ’s A n n e x : 2 0 5 3 A s c h Loo p North (Co-op Cit y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00–8:00 a.m., and 9:00–11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m. S U N DAY S C H O O L B R E A K FA S T P R O G R A M F O R O U R C H I LD R EN A N D YO U T H Sunday School for children and youth is now in session. Our program begins at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast to follow. OT H E R S C H E D U L E D E V E N T S : * H O LY W E E K S E RV I C E S ALL ARE WELCOME Thursday, March 28th, 7:30 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service with Co-op City Baptist Church at (135 Einstein Loop, Section 5, Co-op City) The following Services will be held at Community Protestant Church: *Friday, March 29th, 12:00 p.m. -

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE – “THE SEVEN LAST WORDS.” Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Worship Leader.. Our presenters will be Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Community Protestant Church; Rev. Dr. B.J. Whipper, Jehovah-Jireh Baptist Church of Christ, NYC; Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Johnson, Canaan Baptist Church, NYC; Rev. Rev. Dr. Leonard Jarvis, Salvation Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. Fred Burrell, Fellowship Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. Malobe Sampson, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx, NY; Rev. Grace Emmanuel, Co-op City Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. March 31st, RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER SUNDAY ) **5:30 a.m. – Sunrise Service 11:00 a.m. – Morning Service *Fish Fry after Good Friday service sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. **Sunrise Breakfast after Sunrise Service sponsored by the North Carolina Team. Saturday, April 13, 4:00 p.m. – The Missionary Ministry presents An Evening of Inspiration and Praise featuring the internationally renown ARC Gospel Choir directed by Ann Sinclair and Loretta Faison. Special guests: Keisha Washington and the CPC New Generation Youth Choir. Admission: $20/adults; $10/children 17 and under. For tickets, call (718) 379-8514; (646) 327-1712 and (718) 379-8775. Saturday, April 20th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Trip to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Donation: $45. For tickets

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join the Nurses’ Ministry on their fantastic 4-day Cruise to St. John, Canada, leaving from the “Big Apple!” Price: Inside Cabin - $750; Ocean View - $860; Balcony - $930. Initial deposit: $150. For additional information, call Joyce Fowler (718) 671-7935 or Travel Arranger Monica Smith (212) 497-7674. A happy and blessed Easter to all our Christian friends. E va n G . M i t c h e l l —E

Lending a helping hand - The Community Protestant Church Deborah Women's Ministry, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, ably assisted by the Nehemiah Men's Ministry, took an offering of food and other desperately needed supplies to the victims of Hurricane Sandy in Far Rockaway on February 23. It was a victorious opportunity to serve God and to give God the glory. —Rev. Pat Lawson

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No non-Kosher due to Passover

Fruit Matzah

Tues., Mar. 26

JASA Closed Passover Day (1)

No non-Kosher due to Passover

Fruit Matzah

Tuna salad Potato salad Cucumber salad

Wed., Mar. 27

JASA Closed JASA Closed JASA Closed Passover Passover Passover Day (1) Day (1) Day (1)

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

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

Library

Dominoes

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

10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Chat Session

Stay Well Exercise

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

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

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

11:00 a.m., Rm. 49

Line Dancing

Word Games

Bingo

10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

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

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

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

Jazz, Dance & Music Class

Fri., March 29

Einstein

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

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

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

Crochet and Knitting

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

Dominoes

10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing

10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

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

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

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Meditative Moments

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

Bingo

11 – 12 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games

1 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

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

Card Games

Card Games, Dominoes

Card Games

2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Therapeutic Yoga

10 a.m., Rm. 31

Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday

Sing Along

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice*)

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Chat Session 11-12, Rm. 31

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Mondays: 1st Mondays: Tuesdays

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser Stew Leonards $5 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Super Wal-Mart $15 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Bowling $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

Einstein 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15am

To register for trips please call: (718) 320-2066 New Payment Schedule - Payments trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Alt: Egg salad

Thurs., Mar. 28

Tilapia Francaise Yellow rice Mixed vegetables

No non-Kosher due to Passover

Orange Whole wheat bread

Fri., Mar. 29

Roasted chicken Mashed potatoes Broccoli soufflé

No non-Kosher due to Passover

Challah Banana

Effective April 1, 2013 - Suggested contribution for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips Atten tion a ll sen ior s: Th er e will be n o r efu n ds for a ll tr ips. To register for trips, please call (718) 3202066, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. E ffective Apr il 1, the suggested contr ibution for the senior lunch will now be $1.50 a nd $3.50 for guest. J ASA will b e C losed – Tuesd a y, M ar ch 26t h & M onda y, Apr il 1st for Pa ssover. Stew L eona r d’s (2 hr s.) – Monda y, Apr il 2nd - $5 – Trip includes round trip transportation.. Pick-ups: Einstein - 1:00 p.m.; Bartow – 1:15 p.m. and Dreiser – 1:30 p.m. (Wa iting list only). Wa l-M a r t – M on d a y, Ap r il 8t h $12 – Trip includes transportation. Pickups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. (O n ly 7 sea t s r em a in in g). Bowlin g will r esum e effective Tuesda y, Apr il 2nd. Anyone interested, please call the Bartow Senior Center Office at 718-320-2066 to register. New Yor k Bota nica l Ga r den - T he Or chid Show - (Fr ee) – Fr ida y, Apr il 5th – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p .m. – Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick–ups: Asch Loop at the Library, 9:30 a.m.; Dreiser Loop in front of the hardware store, 10:00 a.m. and Einstein Loop in front of the minimall. Please call the JASA Senior Office to reserve a seat at 718-320-2066. (Only 20 sea ts ava ila ble). E mpir e C a sino – Wednesda y, Apr il 10. 4 hour s a t the ca sino - $5 - Trip includes round-trip transportation. Pickups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. (Only 12 sea ts ava ila ble). C entr a l Avenue – Monda y, Apr il 15th - $13 - Trip includes round trip transportation, 2 hours at Christmas Tree Store, 1 hour at Trader Joe’s and 2 hours at Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.;

Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. and Einstein - 9:30 a.m. (Only 11 seats available). E m p ir e C a sin o – F r id a y, Ap r il 19. 4 h ou r s a t t h e ca sin o - $5 - Trip includes round trip transportation. Pickups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. (20 sea t s a va ila b le). R esor t s Wor ld C a sin o a t Aq u ed u ct – Tu esd a y, Ap r il 30t h - 54 sea t C oa ch bu s - $20 – Transportation included. Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Departure time from casino is 3:30 p.m. Se a t in g on t h e b u s will b e a ssign ed b a sed on p a ym en t s. We igh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t G r ou p - The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 25th - 10:00 a.m. 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25. The support group meets every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Ca regiver Suppor t Group - The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2nd - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Room 31, Bartow Senior Center. A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718320-2066. DISABIL I TY SUPP ORT /SOC IAL IZ AT ION GROUP – T he gr oup meets ever y 1st F r ida y of the m ont h. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718671-2090 (Ext. 2142). Transportation is provided, if available.

Co-op City Times / March 23, 2013

AARP Chapter #4997

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 3/25/13 – 3/31/13 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Zumba Fitness Yoga/Pilates Belly Dancing Line dancing

Monday, 3/25 – 6:15 pm Tuesday, 3/26 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, 3/27 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 3/28 – 7:00 pm

2 2 2 2

Aerobics

Zumba

Monday-Wednesday, 3/25-3/27 - 7:30 pm Thursday, 3/28 – 8:00 pm

Bible Study

Sunday, 3/31 – 10:00 am

Deeper Life Church

Worship

Tuesday, 3/26 – 5:00 pm

District Council # 37

Meeting

Thursday, 3/28 – 6:00 pm

Duplicate Bridge Club

Game

Wednesday, 3/27 – 1:00 pm

Faith @ Work Church

Bible Study Worship

Wednesday, 3/27 – 5:00 am Sunday, 3/31 – 8:00 am

8 8, 10

Greater Love Cathedral Church

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 3/31 - 2:00 pm Wednesday, 3/27 - 6:00 pm

1 1

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 3/31 – 10:00 am Wednesday, 3/27 – 6:00 pm

4&9 10

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos

Bible Study

Sunday, 3/31 – 10:00 am

Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 3/26 – 5:30 pm

Track Practice

Monday, 3/25 – 5:30 pm Wednesday, 3/27 – 5:30 pm

A,B,C

Weight Watchers

Meeting

Tuesday, 3/26– 6 pm

Working Family of Co-op City

Meeting

Tuesday, 3/26 – 6:00 pm

Zodiacs Track Team

Practice

Tuesday, 3/26 – 6:00 pm Thursday, 3/28 – 6:00 pm Friday, 3/29 – 6:00 pm

A,B,C

African -American Association

Black Forum of Co-op City

Circle of Christ Church

New York Lyons Mane Track Club

Orientation

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Special Program for Children - Friday, March 29, 3:30 p.m. Rosie-Who was Rosie the Riveter? What is even a riveter? Join us for this performance and experience the story of how one woman survived in a man's world as she traveled across the country to work in the war factories and support the troops during World War II. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 9 and older. April 1, 3:30 p.m.-Little Red Riding Hood-In this updated version with an all-new twist of an all-time favorite, the Wolf and Red both learn some valuable lessons on the way to Grandma's house. Presented by Puppets to Go. For ages 4 and older.

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718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

FYI: A few more healthy resolutions to improve your health: Take a nap – midafternoon naps help to improve mood, memory, alertness & learning – and won’t interfere with nighttime sleep; a 90-minute nap clears the brain’s short-term memory & makes room for new information; Spend some time outdoors in natural settings; and, one more – at least once a week, buy yourself the present of spending time doing exactly what you want. These are just a few suggestions to living a long, healthy and enjoyable life. F YI -2: Happy belated birthday to Miriam Henson who celebrated her 106th birthday last week; looking good for 106 years young! Hear tfelt condolences to Loretta Huger on the loss of her brother-in-law in North Carolina. NOT E: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2013 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S April 11 – SOLD OUT - Ace in the Hole

presents Joe Coleman’s “Platters Review”... includes lunch, dancing and boutique shopping at the Royal Manor; w/deluxe motor coach transportation… $88/person… contact Jean, 718-379-3742. May 16 – Culinary Institute of America & Hudson River Boat Cruise includes a guided tour of the World’s Premier Culinary College, followed by a gourmet meal prepared by students of the Institute; then have a relaxing afternoon on a Hudson River Cruise…. $110/person… contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. June 3 – 4 – Sands Casino (on the way), shopping in Bethlehem, PA and the show “Noah’s Ark” – included overnight stay at Crown Plaza Hotel w/dinner and show; buffet breakfast; in the afternoon experience the Biblical show “Noah’s Ark” at the Sight/Sound Theater; dinner after the show in Amish Country (on your own)… $50 deposit (check payable to AARP-4997) + $21 for Travel Insurance…$275 per person/double; $265 per person/triple; $345/single; final payment due May 3…contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delor es Debna m

Einstein Cancer Fund To all our members, friends and neighbors, we wish everyone a Happy Passover and a blessed Easter with family and friends. R em ind er – Final balances for Noah’s Ark must be paid by March 30th. Membership meeting: Tuesday, April 2nd in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, April 16th — Mt. Airy Casino. The cost per person is $33, casino slot play of $25, plus a food voucher of $10. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card and photo I.D.

Tuesday, June 18th – the Taj Mahal for a tribute to Diana Ross and the Supremes. Cost per person is $75 which includes $25 slot play, free buffet and show, plus transportation. Please join us for a tribute to the renowned famous entertainer. For the above trips, please call Mildred, 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718-671-2895, or Lydia, 718-671-3005. For trips and memorial cards, call 718-671-2858. We are available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon or after 6 p.m. Good health is wished to all. Remember those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Give them a call. —Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors Saturday, March 23 is the start of HOLY WEEK, also PASSOVER, and March 31 is EASTER WEEK. We wish all our friends and family a HAPPY HOLIDAY. Wednesday, March 28—No Bingo. Wednesday, April 4—We are having a Bingo game. Admission is $2. Time is 1:30 p.m. for members only. Members, please pay your yearly dues, $12. Refreshment served. Check the weather. Wednesday, April 17—Going to Elmsford Dinner Theater. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop, (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Tuesday, April 30—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual 3 bus stops. Thursday, July 11—Going to Brauhaus,

Pomona, N.Y. Come and join in the fun. Menu at arrival, you get danish and donuts, coffee, tea. Luncheon: hamburgers, frankfurter, sausage and peppers, french fries, all kind of salads, corn on cob, watermelon and more. Dinner: salad, bread and butter. For Entrée: roast beef, roast chicken, and Tilapia, potato, vegetable, soda, beer, ice cream, coffee, tea. Entertainment: music, dancing, large swimming pool, big Bingo game, and more games, also a lovely gift shop. Price is $58. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, MondayThursday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or call Ann in evening, 347-267-4751, or call Mary at 718-379-4899. DON’T FORGET TO PAY YOUR YEARLY DUES, $12. —M a r y P illa

Toastmasters Club of Co-op City The Toastmasters Club of Co-op City offers, for your professional growth and confidence in public speaking, the following great benefits: A forum and warm, enjoyable environment for members to become a confident speaker and leader; A reasonable cost structure; A place to find your voice and enhance your brand of speaking; Opportunities to become a strong leader; Professionally prepared educational materials and resources on speaking, good listening skill; Competitions, conferences, and social activities for members all around the world. All this and more. Come to our meetings and see Toastmasters in action! Imagine yourself standing confidently in front of strangers speaking. You can do it, if you try! The only requirements are to be eighteen years of age and ready to start! Note: March is Dues Renewal Time:

Members, please bring your dues to the next meeting. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. You may also mail to P.O. Box 72, Co-op City Sta., Bronx, NY 10475. (Do not send cash). March is also a good time to join. Now is a great time to become a Toastmaster. Now is a great time to get started on improving your communication skills. We are counting on you to keep your club active and distinguished. Without you, we cannot continue to serve and bring the Toastmasters program to our community. Will we see you April 4th at 7:30 p.m., Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475? Parking is free in Garage 5. For more information, check out the web: 3824.toastmastersclubs.org or Toastmasters46.org or Toastmasters.org. —J . Br itt We’re that close.

Co-op City Times / March 23, 2013

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

A law in our tradition asks us to prepare for the arrival of every festival: “30 days before the festival, the laws should be studied.” Before the festival is upon you, turn your attention to it. Attune your heart and prepare your mind so that it may not arrive suddenly. When it comes, it will find you prepared. Throughout our entire tradition, we find this emphasis upon the need for preparation, for in the process of preparation comes the discipline so necessary for our functioning! Nothing in life can be instant. Certainly, religion is not an “instant gift” to be a source of strength to us! Long preparation and discipline is

required. There is no easy oath, no short cut to education - not to the kind of education that gives you a disciplined mind. “Lifum tzaro agro - According to the pain is the reward.” This is an important reminder to us as we mark the Sabbath that precedes Passover. As we search for freedom and peace in the world, we are reminded of the hardships our ancestors experienced in bringing the great ideal of freedom into civilization. We are reminded that it all stems from the opening paragraph in the Haggadah, which invites all who are hungry, all who are oppressed, to come and sit and learn the lessons at the road to freedom.

Young Israel of Co-op City Rabbi Berl will be available for the sale of Chametz on Sunday, March 24th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For other times, please call the Young Israel Office at (718) 671-2300. Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

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

front of the hardware store at 12 p.m. that day, and we should be back in Co-op City before 3 p.m. Please call Lynn Levine at 718-320-1234 or come into the office (Room #18, Dreiser Community Center) to reserve a seat on the bus. There is no charge for this event. Eat an early lunch and share dessert with us after the program! —Lynn L evin e

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B- at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, March 29, is before 6:59 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 23, at 7:51 p.m. This is the time of the year when Chametz is sold to Rabbi Kronengold. You may sell Chametz on Friday night, March 22, at 6:10 p.m. until 6:55 p.m. and on Saturday nite after Shabbos, March 23, at 7:51 thru 8:30 p.m. S.O.S. Ur gen t! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon. 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. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you! The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship C om in g E vent s: Sunday, March 24, in the evening, the search for Chametz. A Zissen Pesach to you and your family. Monday, March 25 – Fast of the First Born-Eve of Passover - The First Seder (in

evening) Candle lighting, 6:54 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 – First day of Passover - Second Seder in the evening; Candle lighting at 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 – Second day of Passover - Yom Tov ends at 7:55 p.m. This is the start of the Omer. Wishing all of our Christian friends and neighbors a joyous Easter on Sunday, March 31. Sunday, April 14 – Sisterhood Bingo and Sunday, April 21 - Shule Bingo Good a n d Welfa r e: All women are invited to join the Sisterhood. The dues for 2013 are $18 annually. A double Mazel Tov to Nathan and Marilyn Sherman as their grandson, Oran Sherman, became Bar Mitzvah on March 11, and on March 29, Nathan and Marilyn will celebrate their 54th Anniversary. Health and joy always. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time. Your help is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other. C om in g E ven t s: Joyous Passover to all of Jewish neighbors. Passover starts on Monday, March 25 and runs for 8 days until Tuesday, April 2. Our Christian neighbors celebrate Palm Sunday on March 24 and enjoy Easter Sunday, March 31. May we all embrace our Holidays forever as friends. The next meeting of the Association is to be announced. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Pokeno is back! Friday, April 12 is for

Pokeno fun. We meet in the Association Room on the “B” side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served. Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons. The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side. C a len d a r of E ven t s: Friday, April 26 - Movie Night Doors open at 7:00 p.m. G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. SEE YOU SOON. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

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Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop Patio level. T hou ght for th is week: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” Peace seems to be on everyone’s mind. Since time began, everyone has been chasing for peace. We want a peaceful world, a peaceful home, a peaceful work place, and a peaceful life. There are many people who will give everything they have for a minute of peace. Peace cannot be found in a negotiation. Peace is an inside job and can only be found in one place. That place is a per-

sonal relationship with Christ. When we know Him, we can experience and know peace. Peace comes from knowing God, is a condition of wholeness and a sense of wellbeing and being made right in His eyes. It is His presence in us that gives us peace. When we find God, we find home. Peace takes residence in our hearts, and we are eternally found. Understanding peace doesn’t always guarantee the presence of peace. Paul encourages us to “let the peace of Christ rule” in our hearts. Hearts refer to the center of one’s being. It is in the heart that peace reigns; it then works its way out into every nook and cranny of life, if we let

peace rule. We say we want peace, but not at the price of giving up control or surrendering personal agendas. Surrender is the heartbeat of peace. Stand firm in your faith in Christ and choose peace. We remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back. Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God.

CHUR CH SE RVIC E SC HEDULE Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s Church - 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained Specia l E vents Married Couples special event – Saturday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m. Spanish Service – Sunday, March 31, at 3:30 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sa m Colon

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level). Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day service begins at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held in the evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. Focu s: God fulfilled the promise of our redemption through the miraculous

birth of his son. Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Long before the child was conceived in Mary’s womb, the birth of the son of God was conceived in the mind and heart of God. Christ’s birth was prophesied hundreds of years before it took place. Death and resurrection were typified in Isaac on Mount Moriah; they were fulfilled in Christ at Calvary. God has always wanted to have a close relationship with mankind and

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050

A. Singh, DDS

DENTAL CARE Dentures Repaired & Relined While You Wait Custom Dentures • Toothache • Can’t Sleep at Night • Root Canal • Extractions • Crown & Bridges • Cosmetic Bonding Laminates • Emphasis on Gum Disease (Bleeding Gums) We Accept Insurance including: 1199 & 1180 Union, PBA, CSEA, MetLife, Con Edison, NY Nursing Assn., 32BJ, HIP Dental, U.F.T., SIDS, GHI, Healthplex, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna.

120-1 Benchley Place (Building 24) Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475 OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment. Saturday & Evening Hours Available.

718 379.4800

SPECIAL OFFER

EXAM • X-RAY • CLEANING

A. Singh, D.D.S. 120-1 Benchley Place (Building 24)

718.379.4800

wanted to dwell in the midst of his people whether it was with Israel in the wilderness or with the church of the twenty–first century. Because of his deep concern for mankind’s lost condition, God came in flesh. He came to dwell in the son of God, which was born of a virgin—a miracle of mercy and grace. An act of unprecedented love, God gave us His only begotten Son to save us and to redeem us back to Himself. For the son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. (Luke 19:10) And the angel came in unto her, and

said, Hail, thou are highly favoured, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold thou shall conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus. (St Luke 1:2831) For further information, call 718324-0334. —R ev. R . Sib b lies

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

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CLASSIFIEDS Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Cash Paid for old items, bric-a-brac, books, records, coins, stamps, gold, jewelry, paintings, magazines, estates. 718-882-0598. 3/23

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

A BEE RAG SERVICE, INC.

For prompt service call:

718-798-4259

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

Records Wanted

(718) 379-8782

Get Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50s to 70s. Call Howard 3/30 at 212-873-4016 anytime.

Call

Old Records Wanted. Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, 50s, 60s, & 70s. LP, 78 or 45.

Call Joe 718-384-7554

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Space for Rent

A 7,500 square foot space, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church is available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012. If interested in renting this space, call Father Horton Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment. The rental space is at 489 St. Paul's Place between 170 and 171 3/30 Washington Ave. in the Bronx. SERVICES

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SERVICES

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators • Vacuum Cleaners and more

10% DISCOUNT

(except vacuums and lamps)

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

Call 718.792.2655 10/12/13

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

• 1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700 3/30

EMERGENCY SERVICE

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

(except vacuums)

718.792.2655

Cleaning Service - Carpet

Service Charge only $24.95

• Washers • Dryers • Stoves plus 10% off any repair Senior • Refrigerators Citizen Discount • Dishwashers

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

3/30 • 4 Hour Minimum • General Cleaning — Call for Maint. Cleaning • Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax • Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days • Accept Cash, Pay-Pal

Vacuums FREE Pick-up and Delivery!

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS Fully VACUUM CLEANERS and more

718.792.2655

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

(718) 320-5112

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VACUUM

Cleaning Service - Windows

SALES & SERVICE

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

718-829-9090

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

Bags, Belts & Filters Cell:

Free Pick up & Delivery 1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

1-203-482-6337

4/20/13

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Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Blinds

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

NEW STYLE BLINDS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS?

Dataway Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

646-326-2676

Call: Computer Drop-off at 474 Willis Avenue, Bx 10455

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

Lic. #1417990

Cleaning Service

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

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JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

10/12/13

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Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Systems Builder - Data Recovery - Virus Removal - Laptop Cracked Screen - Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

Decorator

10/12/13

Insured NYC License #1233497

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2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

$20 OFF

Painting, Floor refinishing, Carpet Installation, Wall Paper Removal & Installation, Season cleaning, balcony cleaning, tiling. All of your interior needs.

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT Fully Insured

P&R APPLIANCE SERVICE

if you are tired of paying too much for repairs! 718-829-9090

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

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

Sales@abrags.org www.abrags.org

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FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

Appliances Repair

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

Cleaning Service

Appliances Repair

Cash Paid

Co-op City Times / March 23, 2013

CLASSIFIEDS Floors

Moving

Handyman (cont’d)

KJ HANDYMAN

M & M FLOORS

Flooring • Painting • Ceramic Floor Tiles • Blinds • Shower Doors • Lighting • Lighting Fixtures • Many More Jobs

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates. 10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

(Handy person) Fast Service Cell:

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(917) 346-0862 3/30 Locksmith

FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded

Licensed & Insured * License #38225

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HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

Handyman

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

BRUSH n NAIL

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

All purpose Painter and Handyman. Mr. Fix-it

347-275-1493

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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Painting

Tom/Handyman Hair Care

NO LUMPS NO BUMPS HAIR EXTENSIONS

I ’m ver y h a n dy a n d ca n fix a n yth in g in you r h ome, for exa mple: C a b in et s, d r a wer s, d oor s, closet s, p olish floor s, d ish wa sh er s, p u t u p wa ll m ir r or s, ch a n ge a n y sin k fa u cet , in st a ll ceilin g fa n s a n d ligh t fixt u r es.

1815 West ch est er Ave. Br on x, NY 10472

ESTIMATES ARE FREE!

718-684-3000

P lea se ca ll a n yt im e 718-515-8556 • 347-236-2993

BRAIDLESS HAIR EXTENSIONS

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A-1 PAINTING PLUS Bathroom, paint included, Kitchen $110 paint included, Bedroom - paint included • Floors Refinished • Doors Repaired • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors & Kitchen Cabinets - Moderate Repairs • Closet Doors Repaired (very cheap)

FREE!

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270

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Home Improvement

100% E ffect ive! No Br a id s, No G lu e, No R u b b er Ba n d s!

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing. Also, Floor Waxing. Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

JASON LASH

• VERTICAL BLINDS • MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

We u se P er u via n , M a la ysia n , Br a zilia n a n d M or occa n H a ir ! 3/30

FATHER & SON

1-800-479-2667 • RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

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Slipcovers

CO-OP SALES

(718) 746-8925

- Grout & Carpet Cleaning Eliminate e Breath

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Easy

Bugs

TABLE PADS

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES 3/30

1-800-479-2667

ALL STATE DECORATORS

CO-OP SALES BLINDS!

Upholstery/Blinds

Co-op City Resident Specials — since 1969 —

REUPHOLSTERING

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

1-800-479-2667 • Don’t Pay More At Your Local Hardware Store • 3/30

We BEAT Any Quote!

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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

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds! Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for affordable rates!

3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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Co-op City Times / March 23, 2013