Co-op City Times 03/27/10

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Vol. 45 No. 13

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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Riverbay Board petition Cylich seeks period begins Monday; 2010 to prevent this year’s Election Committee formed B oa r d el e c ti on

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders interested in running for a seat on the Riverbay Board can begin picking up their qualifying petitions on Monday, March 29 through Monday, April 12 when all signed petitions are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department by 5 p.m.

Petitions will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday from the Riverbay receptionist at the Administrative Desk in the Bartow Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Community Center, Bronx, N.Y. After 5 p.m. and on the weekends, the petitions can be picked up at the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center.

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

“We welcome any shareholder who is interested in participating in the election process,” said Director Bill Gordon, Chair

of the 2010 Election Committee. “The Election Committee plans to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations governing the election and I am confident that the shareholders I’ve chosen to serve on the committee are rational, intelligent people who are up to the task at hand.”

The co-Chairs of the Election Committee are Director Eleanor Bailey, who chaired last year’s Election Committee, and new Board Director Francine Jones.

On Wednesday, March 24, the Riverbay Board approved four shareholders to serve on the Election Committee, but one member has since withdrawn. The remaining members of the committee are Leonard Murrell, Anna Lucas and Sandra Williams-Jackson.

This year, shareholders will vote to fill five open seats on the Board as the terms (Continued on page 2)

Changes to Co-op City bus service to take e ff ec t J u n e 2 7 th

BY BILL STUTTIG Beginning on June 27th, Co-op City’s local bus service will be restructured. The changes will include significant rerouting of the Bx. 26, Bx. 28 and Bx. 30 lines.

The changes were approved by the MTA Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 24, as part of a package of service changes that the MTA maintains is needed to help fill what they claim to be an $800 million budget shortfall for 2010. The service changes were approved by an MTA Board vote of 11 to 2.

The changes to take effect this summer include eliminating or rerouting portions of Bx. 26, Bx. 28 and Bx. 30 — three lines that take Co-op City residents to and from the west Bronx and, perhaps more importantly, between the different sections of the community.

Effective June 27th, the Bx. 26 will be rerouted to eliminate the portion of the run which takes residents to and from the northern sections of the com-

munity via Baychester Avenue, Dreiser Loop, and Co-op City Blvd. Residents who take the Bx. 26 from the west Bronx into Co-op City will have to transfer at the corner of Baychester and Bartow Avenues to take the Bx. 30 or a newly established Bx. 38 which will cover the northern section of the community and then extend itself into Bay Plaza. The Bx. 26 will follow the exact route of the Bx. 25 and the Bx. 25 designation will no longer be used.

Also, a newly established Bx. 38 will take riders from Bartow Avenue onto Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd., traveling the entire exterior of Sections 1 to 4 before heading into Bay Plaza where the line will terminate.

The Bx. 28, under the proposed cuts, will entirely skip Sections 1 to 4 and travel across Bartow Avenue and into Section 5.

In addition, the Bx. 28, Bx. 38 and the newly restructured Bx. 30 will all (Continued on page 4)

BY DEREK ALGER An attorney representing Bernard Cylich has initiated a legal motion seeking a temporary restraining order to put this year’s annual Riverbay Board of Directors election on hold while Cylich continues to challenge his disqualification as a candidate in last year’s Board election.

In what many consider a negation of the democratic spirit of Co-op City, Cylich’s attorney, Leroy Wilson, Jr., filed a motion yesterday with the Appellate Division, First Department in Manhattan, seeking a ruling to prevent this year’s Board election from moving ahead as scheduled.

This latest legal maneuver by Cylich is an attempt to overturn his disqualification as a candidate for the Riverbay Board last year for being indebted to the corporation at the time of the election, in which he placed fourth out of a field of 15 candidates.

The action comes after Supreme Court Justice Norma Ruiz rejected a petition filed by Cylich and Yolanda CanalesSchumann earlier this year challenging their disqualification from being seated as

Board Directors and referred the matter back to the Appellate Court.

Wilson has continued to maintain that Cylich and Canales-Schumann contend “they won their seats last year and expect to be seated,” despite the fact that the pair was disqualified for being indebted to Riverbay Corporation at the time of the election.

In his motion yesterday, Wilson specifically sought a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction “to maintain the status quo so that the upcoming Riverbay 2010 Board elections will not be held or that two seats will be held open pending the decision of the Appellate Division.”

Cylich and Canales-Schumann were disqualified as candidates last year for being indebted to Riverbay Corporation after failing to pay fines for violations of election rules. Specifically, Cylich and Canales-Schumann were found in violation of election rules for campaigning before the official start of the election on April 22, 2009, the day after the candi(Continued on page 2)

Board extends streamlined purchasing procedures for co-generation

BY BILL STUTTIG At a meeting Wednesday night, the Riverbay Board of Directors unanimously passed an emergency resolution which extended for a three month period special streamlined purchasing and approval procedures related only for materials and services needed for the completion of the co-generation plant.

As part of a series of resolutions passed on January 13th which at the time approved the serving of a notice of default on Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp., the firm originally charged with constructing and completing Riverbay’s co-generation plant, the Board also passed a resolution expediting purchasing and approval procedures related to the project to allow Riverbay to obtain the necessary services and materials needed to successfully complete the project as quickly as possible

for the benefit of the community.

The streamlined or expedited procedures were authorized for a 60-day period which ended on March 14th. With more work necessary to complete the full commissioning of the co-generation plant, the Board unanimously, with one abstention, renewed the expedited purchasing procedures for another 90 days.

The changes include: waiving the required approval of the Board Treasurer for purchases exceeding $10,000; not requiring the approval of the Board President for purchases over $25,000; not requiring the pre-approval of the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal for purchases over $50,000 and professional fees over $25,000; waiving the requirement of public bidding on (Continued on page 4)

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Petition of Directors Helen Atkins, Tony Illis, Evelyn Santiago, Andrea Leslie and Michelle S. Davy are expiring.

In Co-op City, any cooperator in good financial standing can run for a three-year term on the Riverbay Board, as long as they secure seventy-five valid cooperators’ signatures on their qualifying petitions and return them by the 5 p.m. Monday, April 12th deadline.

A Candidates’ Meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20 in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The official listing of the 2010 Board election candidates will then be published in the Saturday, April 24th issue of the Co-op City Times.

Injunction dates were certified, and for distributing a campaign flyer without identifying the chair and treasurer of the organization.

Bill Gordon was officially sworn in as a Director for a three-year term after Cylich was disqualified, since he placed seventh in the election, and Michelle S. Davy, who placed eighth in the election, was seated to complete the year remaining on Cleve Taylor’s term after Taylor resigned, instead of Canales-Schumann, who came in sixth, but was disqualified.

If the Board election goes forward as scheduled, Wilson is arguing, there should only be three seats up for grabs instead of the five seats for three-year terms, as specified in the Riverbay Corporation by-laws.

A change to the Riverbay Corporation by-laws requires a community-wide referendum in which two-thirds of the shareholders approve such a change.

In a letter to Wilson, dated March 24, 2010, Buss stated, “In accordance with its published by-laws, and with New York State regulation, Riverbay conducts annual

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The first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, May 8, in which each of the candidates will place statements and advertisements outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director, and their views on issues facing the community. The second election supplement will be published on Saturday, May 15 and the final edition on Saturday, May 22.

This year, the Election Committee has scheduled two official Candidates’ Forums, the first of which will take place on Wednesday, May 12 in Dreiser Auditorium B, at 7:30 p.m. The other forum will be held on Monday, May 17 in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45, at 7:30 p.m.

elections for five (5) of the fifteen (15) positions of its fifteen member board of directors. Your request would require a change in the by-laws and a waiver of compliance with New York State regulation.”

As word of Cylich’s legal attempt to prevent this year’s Board election, scheduled for May 26th spreads throughout the community, most wondered why Cylich simply didn’t run as a candidate again instead of trying to disenfranchise the Coop City community.

It was also pointed out that Cylich’s legal actions against Riverbay are costing cooperators money because of the cost of answering Cylich’s continued unsuccessful arguments challenging his disqualification as a candidate last year for being indebted to the corporation at the time of the election.

In writing to Wilson regarding this year’s Board election, which has been approved by the current Board, Buss stated, “It is a time consuming, multi-week

NOW T H E R E F OR E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2560 with CAC of NY, Inc. at a not to exceed cost of $8,000,000 over two (2) years be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended

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

YE S: Bailey, Davy, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Morales, Torres, Abdul-Wahhab NO: I llis ABSTAI N: L eslie, Sa n t ia go ABSE NT F OR VOT E : R od r igu ez ABSE NT: At kin s, O wen s, Sh a p ir o P a ssed

I m p o r ta n t c o mm u n i t y m e e t i n g s The 45th Precinct Community Council will meet on Thursday, April 1, in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Please make an effort to attend.

May 29th.

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 9th and begin serving their terms.

This Wednesday, the Riverbay Board approved four shareholders to serve on the 2010 Election Committee in addition to the three Directors who have already been appointed to head the committee. Besides Director Bill Gordon, who chairs the committee, and Directors Eleanor Bailey and Francine Jones, who are co-chairing, the other members of this year’s Election Committee are Leonard Murrell, Joyce Wilson, Anna Lucas and Sandra WilliamsJackson.

procedure culminating in an election with sixty-five polling places, utilizing voting machines from the New York City Board of Elections, and employing approximately 150 individuals as poll watchers and inspectors of election. Contracts are entered into with the Board of Election, with printing companies for the ballots, with moving companies for the machines and with technicians to service the voting machines.”

Buss added that Wilson and his clients were well aware that this year’s Board 2010 election process had already started before they decided to seek further legal action to challenge Cylich’s and CanalesSchumann’s disqualification as candidates last year.

Buss also stated in his letter to Wilson, “In addition, I note that your client’s were denied a temporary restraining order by the Supreme Court in May of last year. No appeal of this denial was taken. Further, your clients were denied a preliminary injunction by the Supreme Court in October of last year. No appeal of that denial was taken either. Among the stated reasons for the Court’s denial of your request for injunctive relief on two separate occasions was the failure of your clients to establish a substantial likelihood

of success on the merits of their claims.”

“As set forth above, I do not have the authority, as counsel, to consent to an injunction modifying the Riverbay bylaws and waiving compliance within New York State regulation,” Buss noted in his letter to Wilson. “Further for the reasons set forth above, I would not recommend the remedy you request – a ban or limitation on this year’s election. Rather, I would urge your clients to participate in this year’s election.”

Buss said in his conclusion to Wilson that he was forwarding Wilson’s request to the Riverbay Board and the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal for consideration.

Wilson shot back in a letter to Buss, “I would think that you had a professional obligation to forward my request to your client and to the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal, not as a matter of courtesy.”

Members of the current Riverbay Board have not officially commented on Cylich’s legal action yet, though it was noted that even if Canales-Schumann had not been disqualified as a candidate and was seated for the remaining year of the seat from which Taylor resigned, she would be required to seek election this May.

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Resolution #10-29 SE C O ND R E ADI NG – R E SO L UT I O N #10-18 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on SE C O NDE D BY: Ot h elia J on es BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: M a r ch 24t h , 2010 W H E R E AS , the Contracts Department sent out twenty (20) requests for proposals for Bid #2560, Asbestos Abatement (Flooring); and W H E R E AS, we received eight (8) proposals; and W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Managers and; W H E R E AS, the Project Managers conclude CAC of NY, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached).

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, will take place on Wednesday, May 26th.

This year’s Board election will once again be conducted by voting machines.

Voting will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 26th.

After the polls close on May 26th, the tallies will be counted after 8 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, June 3rd.

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

Also, the next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. at Villa Barone Restaurant (at Pelham Bay Station, 3284 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461.

Drinking up freedom…Co-op

City seniors raise a glass of ceremonial wine (grape juice) during JASA’s annual Passover Seder and luncheon Wednesday in the Dreiser auditorium. The theme of this year’s luncheon was “A Celebration of Freedom.” Jewish scholar Hillel Valentine led participants in a reading of the traditional Seder, observing the history of Moses leading his people to freedom from the captivity of Egypt. The program related the Passover story to a celebration of all cultures, religions and races who overcame oppression, slavery and captivity to prosper in freedom. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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2nd Combing Co-op City Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration next Saturday The Department of Public Safety will host an Egg Hunt and Spring Celebration for all Co-op City children and families from noon to 5 p.m. next Saturday, April 3rd on the Section 5 Greenway. Children will be treated to an assortment of fun competitions and the chance to win a variety of prizes throughout the day. In case of rain, the event will be held on the following Saturday.

To register your child, contact Police Officer Singh at 1posingh@gmail.com or call the Riverbay Department of Community Relations at 718-3203300, extension 3532. The event is sponsored by Public Safety, the Riverbay Fund and the Riverbay Safety Committee.

2nd Annual Indoor Fair coming in May On Sunday, May 2, the 2nd annual Co-op City Indoor Fair will be held from noon until 6 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, B & C. Over 80 vendors are expected, selling food, desserts, CD’s, clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry, artwork, crafts, accessories and much more. For further information, please contact the Riverbay Community Relations Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

Zodiacs Track Team orientation April 3rd The Co-op City-based Zodiacs Track Team will hold an orientation for potential new members and their parents or guardians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 3rd in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center.

A parent or guardian for each child must attend the orientation in order for the child to be considered. For more information, call President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060, or coPresident Winston Dinkins at 917-441-6196.

FRONT PA G E

Resident brings traditional Puerto-Rican dishes to life

BY BILL STUTTIG David Guzman, a 20-year-resident of Coop City, grew up eating and eventually preparing the traditional dishes of Puerto Rico that were brought to this country by his mother and other family members and thousands like them.

Simple, yet much loved dishes, such as Arroz Con Pollo (rice with chicken) and Abechuellas Guisada (beans in sauce) were the staple of Guzman’s childhood in the north Bronx as he grew up with nine other brothers and sisters. Guzman began cooking these Puerto Rican dishes under the guidance of his mother as a young child and in adulthood he now regularly uses his cooking prowess in preparing for feasts and many large gatherings of family and friends here in Co-op City and at other homes.

“These were dishes that were staples in most Puerto Rican homes,” Guzman explained, “made with simple basic ingredients, but most importantly made with love.”

Guzman, a social worker by profession who is currently between jobs, recently put together all the recipes of his youth and published them in a book entitled “Caribbean Flavors from Dave’s Kitchens.”

The book runs the gamut from traditional

David Guzman

Photo by Bill Stuttig

rice dishes, through meat preparations, soups, side dishes and desserts. Guzman includes in the recipes special cooking utensils and specific types of ingredients from his childhood that make each of the dishes extra special and extra tasty.

“Mom was always up to the challenge,” Guzman writes in the book’s preface, “and would always create delicious, well-balanced meals on a daily basis. I especially enjoyed the holidays; we would all pitch in for the big din-

ners. This was when family and friends would congregate at our house for food and drinks.”

Guzman dedicated the book to the author of many of his childhood family meals— his late mother, Josephine Vargas Guzman— who he claims is the inspiration for his love of cooking, as well as the book.

“Puerto Rican cuisine is centered on the family unit and the appreciation of having a wonderful meal that has been made with love,” the author said. “What makes Puerto Rican cuisine great is that it pleases the palate and supplies good nutrition. The recipes are quite simple to make and are great time savers.

Cooking time of some recipes can vary from forty minutes to an hour or two.”

Guzman self-published the book through Xlibris marketing services in the hopes of bringing these wonderful traditional recipes to the many homes comprised of a variety of cultures throughout Co-op City and elsewhere.

The paperback version sells for $15.99 and the hardcover sells from $24.99 and it is available by logging onto xlibris.com or a special website set up by the marketing firm for the book:WWW.CARRIBEANFLAVORSFROM DAVESKITCHEN.COM. Guzman also has a limited amount of copies available for sale by calling him at 718-379-5285.

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 recently to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2009, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2010. Currently, surcharges based upon 2008 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2010. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 based upon data taken from your 2009 Income Affidavit form.

Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2009 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2009 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2010.

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

I n ca ses wh er e t h er e a r e t wo sha r eh old er s of an a p a r t m en t , a n d if on e of t h e sh a r eh old er s h a s p er m a n en t ly va ca t ed t h e a p ar t m en t , it is im p or t a n t t h a t t h e r em a in in g sh a r eh old er su b m it docu m en t a t ion t o R iver b a y C or p or a t ion a s t o wh er e t h e va cat in g sh a r eh old er cur r en t ly r esid es. Accep t a b le d ocu m en t a t ion cou ld b e (1) d r iver ’s licen se wit h c u r r en t a d d r ess; (2) cop y of t h e a p a r t m en t lea se; (3) u t ilit y b ill wit h cu r r en t a d d r ess. I f t his d ocu m en t at ion is n ot su b m it t ed wit h t h e I n com e Affid avit , t h e incom e a ffid avit will

b e r et u r n ed a s in com p let e u n t il t h e docu m en t a t ion is su b m it t ed . T h e sha r eh old er will b e lia b le for a ll su r ch a r ges a ssessed , n o cr ed it s will b e issu ed for su r ch a r ges alr ea d y a ssessed .

Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2010.

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 Monday, April 19th and Wednesday, April 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 1; 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, 2010.

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

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

4. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop.

Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment.

Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2010 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3388.

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MTA cuts

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have stops along Asch Loop eliminated from its route. The elimination of the Bx. 30’s weekend service, which was part of the original cuts proposed last winter, are not part of the changes.

Democratic District Leader Shirley Saunders, who spoke out against the changes to Co-op City’s local service at a public hearing on the matter on February 16th, said this week, “The change that the MTA has forced upon the people of Co-op City is a travesty.”

In testimony that Saunders delivered at the MTA hearing, she said, “The net effect will be needless transfers for residents to get between the northern and southern parts of the community. For residents traveling within the community, it means taking two buses to go from Section 1 to Section 5, further isolating Section 5.”

Saunders added that a change in the MTA Access-A-Ride procedures which in many cases will require certain disabled

Co-generation purchases exceeding $100,000, and not requiring Riverbay Board approval for purchases exceeding $175,000. According to the resolution, in order to waive the preapproval requirement of DHCR, the agency will be asked to treat expenditures related to the co-generation project as emergencies.

Also under the terms of this new emergency resolution, as well as the prior resolution, “Riverbay is authorized to assume the contracts and purchase orders previously established by Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp. for materials and services from their suppliers and subcontractors; and that purchase orders and contracts may be approved for issuance by a Marion Scott Real Estate executive or Peter Merola...”

Merola is the long-time Director of Finance for Riverbay.

The new emergency resolution, like the

and elderly riders who use Access-A-Ride to meet their ride at a fixed point in the community like a bus stop, rather than at the front door of their building or home, is done now. The drop-off point on the ride home will be at the fixed point as well.

New York City Transit maintains in a memo regarding the changes, requirements for meeting the ride at a fixed point, like a bus stop, will be based on each individual’s ability to travel the distance from the home to the established fixed point.

The memo about the Access-A-Ride changes also stated: “It is also noteworthy that the use of vouchers will significantly increase the use of taxis and car services, including transferring more overnight services to taxis and car services and increasing the use of taxis through a prepaid care service.”

Saunders said that significantly reducing the number of door-to door pickups via Access-a-Ride, will particularly affect Co-op City due to the relatively high per-

centage of elderly and disabled residents who call this community home.

Disabled advocate John Rose said about the changes, “It is outrageous that they are forcing disabled residents to travel many blocks to pick-up their rides just to save a few bucks while MTA executives, including its Chairman, continue to take in exorbitant salaries, in some cases even higher than the President of the United States. I think this is inexcusable.”

The MTA estimates that the systemwide service changes approved by its Board this week will save $93 million, making up a small percentage of what it estimates to be an $800 million shortfall in its 2010 budget.

According to the MTA, the changes to Co-op City local bus service will result in a net annual savings of $2.8 million.

Board Director Bill Gordon, who helped bring the proposed changes to Coop City’s bus service to the community’s attention in January, said that some peo-

ple, particularly residents of Section 5, might like some of the changes because they speed up the trip to and from the West Bronx to Section 5. But Gordon added that residents who regularly use buses to travel between Section 5 and sections in the north of the community, specifically Sections 1 and 2, will be hurt by extra waiting time as they are forced to transfer from one bus to another just to complete a commute within their own community.

In fact, the MTA’s own report points out that some of the approximately 1,800 riders on the Bx. 26 each week will now be forced to transfer to complete their trip if they are traveling to the northern half of Co-op City.

The MTA estimates that rides on the Bx. 28 will typically have their wait time for a bus increased by five minutes.

Many customers on the Bx. 30 will have to walk five minutes to complete their trip, the MTA said.

the dollar amount already approved and unspent under the February 1, 2009 Settlement Agreement or $6,700,000, whichever is less.

The emergency resolution passed this week was submitted by Board President Othelia Jones and seconded by Director Bill Gordon. Directors who voted yes on

the resolution were: Eleanor Bailey, Michelle Davy, Bill Gordon, Tony Illis, Francine Jones, Othelia Jones, Leticia Morales, Jose Rodriguez, Evelyn Santiago, Manny Torres, and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

Andrea Leslie abstained from voting and Helen Atkins, Rev. Calvin Owens and Al Shapiro were not in attendance.

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one passed in January, requires management to submit weekly written reports to the Board of Directors on all expenditures made and commitments entered into pursuant to the resolution. The emergency resolution also requires that written approval be obtained for all expenditures and commitments related to the further completion of the cogeneration project from at least three of the following key people: Herb Freedman, Principal for Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.; Peter Merola, Riverbay Director of Finance; Vernon Cooper, General Manager; Brian Reardon, Director of the Power Plant; Bill May, special consultant for the co-generation project, or Othelia Jones, Riverbay Board President.

In addition, the emergency resolution requires that “expenditures and commitments under this resolution shall not exceed

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Public Safety Blotter: March 14 - March 21 March 20, 140 Casals Place A complainant reported that two unknown individuals accepted a delivery for several pizzas and then fled into the building without paying. CCPD officers conducted a sweep of the building locating the items removed. The residents of the apartment then voluntarily paid and no charges were pressed.

March 19, 140 Debs Place A female complainant reported that she was approached by four unknown individuals who punched her in the face and removed property from her. This matter is currently under investigation.

March 18, 750 Baychester Avenue A complainant reported that someone had slashed the tires on their car.

Additional vehicles also had similar damage.

March 18, 100 Donizetti Place A youth reported that an unknown male forcibly robbed him as he exited the elevator. The youth’s mother canvassed the area and spotted the suspect walking over the

footbridge heading into the 47th Precinct, but lost him before the police arrived.

March 16, 2049 Asch Loop New York Public Library Officers responded to the library on Bartow Avenue for a report of a male rolling a marijuana cigar. Upon arrival, the offender spotted officers and tried to flee, knocking a child into a window glass causing a bump on his head. The male was arrested and charged with numerous offenses, including reckless endangerment, criminal possession of marijuana and resisting arrest.

M a r ch 16, r e a r of 99 Asch L oop A complainant reported that a group of youths displayed a knife after the complainant admonished them for jumping on parked cars. The youths then fled the area.

M a r ch 16, 135 E in st ein L oop A CCPD officer on patrol was punched by several youths after he instructed them against loitering in the area. One individual was quickly apprehended while the second male is still being sought.

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Making prudent decisions to maintain our affordability I have always believed Viewpoints should be used by Directors to inform cooperators about issues pertaining to them in a responsible, objective manner. Unfortunately, it seems, a few Directors feel the need to pound away each week about how bad everything is, wildly and madly pointing accusing fingers in every direction. This is fine, Directors have that right; I just don’t see how it is particularly productive. If the views of these few Directors were close to being accurate, you would think the move-out list would be longer than the waiting list to get into Co-op City, but of course, this isn’t the case.

Seems to me if everything was so bad, I’d hear more complaints from my neighbors and friends, and other cooperators, but I don’t. For the most part, though nothing is perfect, people I know are grateful to live in Co-op City, especially considering the services we get in exchange for paying an affordable carrying charge. Where else can you find such a bargain? And yet, if you believed a relative few, you would think living in Co-op City was a curse instead of a blessing. And if people are being truly honest, during these troubled economic times throughout the city and state, I believe we’re doing pretty well with what we have in Co-op City.

Sometimes I have to laugh when certain folks proclaim they are for affordable housing, as if to imply that others are not. What a ridiculous concept. Of course, I believe in keeping our community affordable, which it is.

President Othelia Jones has worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of Coop City. Some seem to forget that the

Director’s Viewpoint

Helen Atkins refinancing with New York Community Bank not only saved the community, allowing Co-op City to remain the Coop City we know and love, but also to pay for major capital improvements.

Safe and affordable are my two major concerns for Co-op City and I think we’re doing pretty good on both accounts. And once a community is safe and affordable, which Co-op City is, the other quality of life issues can begin to fall into place. And with the savings from cogeneration, we will have additional revenue which can be used in other areas to pay for essential services which otherwise might have required a carrying charge increase.

As a point of comparison, since the corporation’s current fiscal year comes to an end at the end of this month, we have a balanced operating budget, which is more than the State of New York and many other states across the country can say. A balanced operating budget allows us to operate, and this, in turn, gives us the ability to try and successfully come up with more funding to continue capital improvements. I’m not simply talking about progress, I’m talking about accomplishments, and accomplishments during a distressed time in the economy. We have an actual cogeneration plant, an historic and unprecedented achievement. Look at Ground Zero. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for development there.

So, when people complain, or rant and

rave about this problem and that, I look out at our cogeneration plant and realize it has been a pleasure to serve on the Board.

Which brings me to the issue of shareholders’ carrying charge payments being reported to registered credit bureaus. In November of last year, management distributed a memo to the members of the Riverbay Board stating that they were exploring this issue and asked for our thoughts. In February of this year, management advised the Board that they were moving ahead with the initiative effective the following month, March. Up to that point, three months later, from my understanding, no Board member had informed management that they disagreed with it or why.

In Director Andrea Leslie’s viewpoint last week, she noted that a Board Director attempted to place the issue on the agenda at the Board meeting on March 10 for discussion. Three months after management had first notified us of their intent and asked for our thoughts! Why did these Directors remain silent until AFTER the initiative was implemented?

As shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation, we all have a responsibility to pay our carrying charges on time.

As Directors, we also have a fiduciary responsibility to all shareholders of Co-

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

Building 13 Association Building 13 Association wishes to thank Mr. Edgar Perez, Manager, CSO I, for attending our meeting on Thursday, March 25.

I remind all our cooperators to please fill out and mail back the Census.

Also remember to notarize before you submit your “Annual Income Affidavits” by the April 30, 2010 deadline.

We present: I Remember Harlem: The Documentary. We are still seeking interested Co-op City volunteers to tell their stories of living in Harlem. Participants will be video and tape recorded for a presentation to be held in April. Please gather photos taken in Harlem to be scanned and returned on the same day. If interested, please call Gail at 917-232-2974, Vivian at 718-6713012, Valerie at 718-862-0308 or Leslie at 718-320-1370 to set up an appointment.

We have a bit more to raise for the insurance so we have scheduled another fundraiser for Saturday, April 10, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The menu will consist of fish and chicken dinners (red rice or mac/cheese and stringbeans) for $8; fish sandwich, $5, and cake slices for $2.

Come early because the food goes fast.

Funds pay for room insurance so we can

continue having our various events! We will be scheduling the return of the popular Murder Mystery and Karaoke events and other exciting activities soon.

There is information on the bulletin board regarding Community Board 10 meetings and 45th Precinct Council Meetings. Transportation can be arranged.

If you are interested in attending, contact Leslie at the number above.

P lea se obser ve t h e following q u a lit yof-life r egula t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced police sweeps are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050.

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—O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

op City. Yes, these are difficult economic times and we are all under pressure to pay our bills in a timely manner. But we simply cannot allow some residents to go on not paying their carrying charges on time or not paying at all, to the detriment of those who do pay on time. How can we advocate about maintaining our affordability and yet still allow some shareholders to get away with not paying their carrying charges or not paying on time? We all expect essential services to be provided, such as our buildings kept clean, and our garbage picked up, etc., regardless of whether we pay our maintenance on time or not. Shouldn’t we also expect everyone to make their best effort to pay on time as they would other bills that are likewise reported to credit bureaus, such as their car notes or credit card bills? For us to even suggest that it is unreasonable to implement measures to ensure that residents pay their maintenance charges on time, and to concoct reasons why the management firm that we are paying to collect those maintenance charges is being unfair, is ludicrous to me.

We are lucky in Co-op City in that we are not facing the difficult financial choices that some other communities are where services are being cut and jobs slashed to balance their operating budgets, and in order to maintain that level of comfort, we must all do our fair share.

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Letters Doing the right thing To t h e E d it or : To all those who would call upon our Congressman to vote no on the Health Care Reform Bill, I say, would you not be willing to give a helping hand to those less fortunate? Did you forget what it was like before Social Security? Did you forget how happy you were when the Medicare Bill was passed? Have you not realized that this President is for all the

people, which means all the people, not just a few? Do you realize that there is a segment of Washington that would feed you lies and hope that you would buy into them without fully understanding the contents of the Health Care Reform Bill?

Have you taken time to look at Mr. Michael Moore’s documentary (I said documentary) on health care of other countries who are not as wealthy as we

are, and how their citizens do not have to worry about getting proper treatment, and if your answer is that they do not have a perfect system, then tell me who does.

Our Congressman will do the right thing, because we elected a man who is wise and knowledgeable, and we respect his decisions on matters that will affect our quality of life here in Co-op City.

—J oa n M u r r ell

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Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn Operations Manager

Amended Emergency Resolution #10-20

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

SUBM I T T E D BY: O t h elia J on es SE C O NDE D BY: Bill G or d on BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S M E E T ING DAT E D: M AR C H 24t h , 2010 W H E R E AS, Resolution #10-04 was adopted by the Board of Directors on January 13, 2010 and Riverbay thereafter served a Notice of Default of contract #2262 upon Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corporation; and W H E R E AS, Riverbay Corporation needed to immediately continue the work necessary to complete the cogeneration project; and W H E R E AS, the continuation of the work on the cogeneration project requires Riverbay Corporation to act quickly to obtain the necessary services and materials from various vendors; W H E R E AS, Resolution #10-05 was adopted by the Board of Directors on January 13, 2010 which authorized the continuation of the work on the cogeneration project with expedited approval authority for a sixty (60) day period, and W H E R E AS, this sixty (60) day period ended on March 14th, 2010 but fur-

ther work must be performed, NOW T H E R E F O R E BE I T R E SO LVE D, The Board of Directors authorizes for the next ninety (90) day period that existing purchasing and approval procedures (only for materials and services related to the completion of the cogeneration project) be changed as follows: Purchases exceeding $10,000 will not require the pre-approval of the Board Treasurer; Purchases exceeding $25,000 will not require the pre-approval of the Board President; Purchases exceeding $50,000 (and Professional Fees exceeding $25,000) will not require the preapproval of the DHCR (the DHCR will be asked to treat these expenditures as “emergencies”); Purchases exceeding $100,000 will not require public bidding; Purchases exceeding $175,000 will not require Riverbay Board approval; Riverbay is authorized to assume the contracts and purchase orders previously established by Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corporation for materials and services from their suppliers and subcontractors; and that Purchase Orders and contracts may be approved for

issuance by a Marion Scott Real Estate executive or Peter Merola, and B E I T F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D that: Management shall continue to submit weekly written reports to the Board of Directors of all expenditures made and commitments entered into pursuant to this resolution, and Prior written approval of all expenditures or commitments made pursuant to this resolution shall be obtained from three (3) of the following individuals: Herb Freedman, Peter Merola, Vernon Cooper, Brian Reardon, Bill May and Othelia Jones; and Expenditures and commitments under Resolution #10-05 and this resolution combined shall not exceed the dollar amount already approved and unspent under the February 1, 2009 Settlement Agreement or $6,700,000, whichever is less.

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Number 5 express subway service suspended for 18 months New York City Transit has announced that weekday rush hour express subway service between E. 180th Street and the Third Avenue - East 149th Street will be suspended in both directions for the next 18 months, beginning today, March 27, in order to complete station and signal modernization and rehabilitation. The 5 trains will make all #2 local stops. The change will add an average of five minutes onto the commute of riders who use this line. Riders are advised to adjust their schedules accordingly.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 33, regarding Lease Renewal Article SIXTH of your mit for either a one (1) year or you will be moving out at the end Occupancy Agreement provides, two (2) year lease. You must sub- of your lease, notify Riverbay, in in part, that your lease automati- mit your completed form for a writing, Attention: Sales Support cally renews for an additional short-term lease no later than Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, three (3) year period. You need to thirty (30) days before the expi- Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) do nothing if you want your lease ration of your present lease. If days prior to lease expiration. to extend for another New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request three (3) year period. If Current Lease either a One (1) or Expiration Date you desire a lease of Expiration Date Two (2) Year Lease less than three (3) years, you may call Building 33 June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 May 31, 2010 718-320-3373 to 140 Elgar Place request a form to sub-

Mary Ann Sowah Graphic Artist

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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Public Safety Report

CCPD enforces parking regulations

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has the authority to issue New York City Parking Violations.

Officers of the Department of Public Safety are able to issue parking summonses for vehicles illegally parked in the street or in handicapped spots within Co-op City’s parking lots without the required permit.

The ability to issue parking summonses has greatly increased the Department of Public Safety’s ability to maintain the safety of residents and the quality of life within the community. The Department of Public Safety is not the primary parking summons issuing entity within the community. The majority of parking summonses are issued by the New York City Police Department, Police Officers and Traffic Agents. There are several situations where Public Safety’s ability to issue parking summonses is highly effective in correcting certain serious situations.

Double parked vehicles, often with loud stereos playing, presented a difficult enforcement situation for Public Safety Officers. A New York City Parking Summons for a Double Parked vehicle carries a fine of One Hundred and Fifteen Dollars ($115). The knowledge that this summons can be issued may result in the swift removal of any offending vehicles without question. In the past, the 45th Precinct or Traffic Department were notified. The ability to issue these summonses allow these conditions to be corrected without delay.

Vehicles parked around the centers of traffic circles in the front of buildings present a serious fire hazard in that a fire truck cannot pull up to the building in an emergency. School buses and handicapped transport vehicles also cannot navigate to the front of buildings. All traffic circles or cul-de-sacs have been designated as “NO STANDING” zones by the City of New York. Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant also creates a fire hazard. There are no types of permits which allow parking in a “NO STANDING” anytime zone or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. “NO STANDING” and fire hydrant violations both carry fines of One Hundred and Fifteen Dollars ($115) each.

Blocking driveways where garbage dumpsters need to be rolled onto the street for collection is another area where illegal parking presents a problem. The inability to have garbage picked up promptly presents a threat to public health. In the past, summonses had to be issued by New York City Police Officers or Traffic Agents before the vehicles could be towed. Now vehicles are ticketed by Public Safety and promptly towed before uncollected garbage

Handicapped Adults Association Our next General Meeting is on Sunday, March 28, Room #4, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center.

Our van operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Call the office at 718-3202069 to make your reservations.

FLE A MAR KET: Greeting cards are now two for 25¢ while sale lasts. Jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each; We have a nice selection of tapes for $1 each, DVDs for $3, childrens’ tapes for $1, wooden canes $5 each, four legged cane for $10, a Pronto motorized wheelchair on sale, also a manual wheelchair for $50. Come into the office and look around. Dues for the year 2010 is due. Dues are $12 for the year.

For those who have not paid their dues, please do so.

Otherwise, we have no choice but to drop you from our membership. Mail or bring your dues to: The Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Watch this column for information on our Spring luncheon. The committee will begin to work on the arrangements in April.

—Ar lene R odr iguez

becomes a health hazard. Blocking a driveway carries a fine of Ninety Five Dollars ($95). Retrieving a vehicle which is towed costs One Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($180). No type of permit, even a Handicapped Permit, allows the blocking of a driveway. Blocking a pedestrian ramp carries a fine of One Hundred and Sixty Five Dollars ($165) and also subjects the vehicle to being towed. NewYork City was designated a Tow Away Zone under the State’s Vehicle and Traffic Law in 1959. This means that any vehicle parked or operated illegally, or with missing or expired registration or inspection stickers, may be towed at the owner’s expense Park your vehicle legally and familiarize yourself with

parking rules. Call 3-1-1 or visit www.nyc.gov/dot for any questions regarding parking within New York City.

Alternate Side Parking Regulations and suspension days are available from these sources.

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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Naysayers unite!

It seems that one will read viewpoints now by the Herb Scott “eight-in-the-pocket” referring to other Board members as the naysayers and do-nothing and other such names, but when all the chicanery and other negative hooliganism were going on, you never heard a peepsqueak out of the eight-in-the-pocket Board members. I believe in my heart that no one can say that they did not know what was happening, because it was evident that something was not quite right for quite some time, when the now convicted ex-president and the convicted social services mogul ran amuck in this development, with the ex-president working for the social service mogul at a rather handsome salary while doing who knows what to earn it. It was a perfect partnership and we cooperators paid through our noses for it.

And when the news broke that the convicted ex-president was in cahoots with the painting contractor and getting kickbacks, no one seemed to know what the total amount ended up being.

And when former Director Mr. Cleve Taylor advised the Board about cost overruns in the repair of the garages, he and I were labeled as outcasts and ridiculed in the newspaper by that company, but in the final analysis, it is evident that as we have seen all too often, every project that Herb Scott has undertaken, from the garages to the cogeneration plant, have been overpaid, it seems.

It’s a shame that you, my fellow cooperators, cannot come to the dungeon locat-

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis ed in the back of the Bartow Community Center and listen to the tap dancing and razzle ma’dazzle that some of these Herb Scott management/Directors spew when things don’t go right because of their inability or lack of knowledge. If they were working in the real world, you wouldn’t see them coming in to the Board with these outrageous stories and what is the natural response from the eight-in-the-pocket management Board? We have to move on.

Yes, we have to move on, but at what cost? When is enough, enough?

Naysayers, as in the case with all the shenanigans that took place here, are saying nay because that is the only way they can respond to the outlandish behavior that they see or that they have been made to swallow.

Another major incident that still reeks to high heaven is the Colortech painting contract. It seems as though there was an elaborate set-up within this community where they bid one way while subsequently charging another. And if they went into an apartment to paint or plaster, for instance, and the cooperator had left one nail in a wall, they were paid for 60 sq. ft. of work and when that is added up, I believe we were duped and bamboozled because it came out of our hard-earned money. Thanks must go to Mr. Cleve

Taylor for breaking this news to us on the Board. This finally ended up costing us about $1M. That is a 1% increase.

Another issue as I’ve stated the last couple of years is that we tend to elect legislators in this community year after year after year who do not have our best interest at heart. Just recently, we saw one indicted on approximately 16 counts of wrong doing because it seems that so many feel they are above the law and it doesn’t apply to them.

Also, there are many buildings such as ours that were built around the same time, some 40 years ago in this city, for example, Rochdale and Wabash, come to mind, yet we are the only one charged with an expensive asbestos abatement program where we have to bring in an asbestos abatement contractor, asbestos tile handlers and specially trained employees to remove floor tiles because it was found that the mastic used some 40 years ago contained asbestos. Why are we being made the object of selective enforcement?

Why didn’t Herb Scott and the Board protest this earlier on, years ago. This year, I believe this contract is going to cost us approximately $8M and part of the reason too is the convector leaks we experience each summer. That’s another 8% of added increase. With the 1% that we paid to Colortech in extra costs, and this 8% that it is going to cost us for floor repairs, that equals 9% which is already too high for the cooperators who are here struggling, some on fixed income, some on no

increases on their jobs, or some even worse, running into hardship by being downsized or their jobs being outsourced or a family member becoming ill and I need not tell you what it costs for doctor and hospital bills if you do not have health insurance.

As you’ve seen just recently, the Herb Scott management team with their unconscionable view of cooperators has now implemented policies without coming to the Board for the charges for the replacement of appliances in the apartment that are approximately 40 years old. And now they are reporting cooperators to credit bureaus if one fails to pay their carrying charges. Yes, this place must operate on cooperators being responsible and paying their carrying charges, but no one is immune from a fall from grace, although there are those cooperators who make it a habit of not paying on time or not making their monthly payments a priority.

The only way these “naysayers” can begin to make a difference is by becoming active and unified in this upcoming election in May because the word “if” does not apply anymore. Most of us have first-hand experience of what “if” is doing to us so let us work in unity to change things.

Our next defensive driving course will be on Saturday, April 17, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Let’s talk. Call me at (718) 320-8035 or email me at tonyshome10475@ gmail.com.

National Council of Negro Women The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section (NCNW) welcomes women and men to join this historically distinguished organization. All that is required is your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT. Sa t ur d a y Sch ool: Classes are in session. Registration for our Saturday School will continue until further notice in Dreiser, Room 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. The total cost for the final semester is $125 which is the $25 registration fee and the $100 tuition fee. Classes are in session on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. sharp. Because of your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT, our Saturday School is OPEN. We thank all of our community and outside supporters, please keep your financial pledges coming in – Don’t stop now. We, the village, are keeping the vision of Mary McLeod Bethune Alive forever more!

Today, Saturday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. in Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza, our Book Club is discussing “ Say You’re One of Them” by Uwem Akpan. Uwem Akpan’s stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and violence so piercingly that few readers will feel they’ve ever encountered Africa so immediately. The eight-year-old narrator of “ An Ex-Mas Feast” needs only enough money to buy books and pay fees in order to attend school. Even when his twelve-year-old sister takes to the streets to raise these meager funds, his dream can’t be granted. The story is told by a young girl, who, with her little brother, witnesses the worst possible scenario between parents. They are asked to do the unimaginable in order to protect their children.

On Saturday, May 16, our Bethune Recognition Program (BRP) Luncheon will be held at the LaGuardia Marriott. We encourage members to support our National effort by: achieving, becoming a life member or a legacy life member and purchasing raffles. If you desire to attend the luncheon reservations are available at $100. Persons who have purchased raffles or plan on purchasing raffles please turn in your finances as soon as possible. Any questions please dial 718/320-1430.

Haiti donations to Our Lady of Grace Church, 3985 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466, 718/652-4817. We are collecting: First Aid kits, band-aids, antibiotic ointment Neosporin, toothpaste, tooth brushes, hand wipes, deodorant, soap, diapers, etc. Please come during our Saturday School to drop off your donations in Room 14. Any questions, contact NCNW Co-op City Office at 718/320-1430.

Have a Blessed Palm Sunday and a Blessed Easter (Resurrection) Sunday!!! Blessings to all people of faith!!!

F O R AL L T R I P S/E VE NT S: Please make your checks or money orders payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to: P.O. Box 93 Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you for reading and please join us.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association What can we do to make our cooperators more conscious of where they throw their garbage? It is disgusting to walk around and see all the paper cups, cans, wrappers, etc., strewn everyway. Riverbay placed garbage cans at many convenient locations. The walkways are not waste cans. Another of our neighbors had their window broken by vandals last Sunday evening, but by Tuesday it was repaired. Thank you to Riverbay for the prompt repair.

Dennis is busy turning the earth and readying our gardens for seeding. All over the bulbs have burst through and green stems are visible. We can’t wait for the flowers to come up. On the other hand, it has been observed that people, even those in motorized wheelchairs, break important rules. No one is supposed to feed the “wild” animals and birds. If you are caught and reported, a summons could be issued that includes a fine.

Building 27 Association Spring brings new hope always as we see the daffodils and tulips appear in Co-op City. It’s also very encouraging when we see new people attending our building association meeting. Last week’s meeting on the 18th was one of those nights. We had a large attendance. We also had the opportunity to welcome some new residents. As it turned out, later in the evening one new resident won the 50/50 raffle!

The minutes and financial reports were presented and accepted. Our President, Nelson Sweeting, gave his report on various meetings he attended. He hopes we might be able to have a town hall meeting here regarding the MTA proposed changes. He attended the Riverbay sign dedication. He informed us that Monica Moss is the new Section 5 President. We voted to give a $200 donation to Doctors Without Borders. We will try again to promote our scholarship offer for June, 2011.

The election process for our building officers was postponed until January, 2011. A $100 gift was passed for the Section 5 Teen Center to help with their rental problem. Our vice president gave information on classes being offered on Sexual Abuse. Please call CPOP if you are interested in attending. She also had forms and information on the SCRIE (senior citizens rent increase exemption) and STAR programs. A representative from SCRIE is willing to come for a presentation. Mr. Norman Dallas made an appeal for support of a program called “God’s Tamborenes.” A flyer is posted in the lobby. Our annual residents’ fee of $5 per apartment will be taken April 8th from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. in the lobby.

Please continue to support our Association. Mr. Belcher updated his situation with the mold problem and hopes to make further progress. Our President will inquire about having a bus shelter for passengers of the Express BxM 7 here in Einstein. Refreshments were served after the closing.

—Don Doherty

Donizetti Building 4 Association At our last meeting on March 11, we had Mr. Corey Jones, Director of Riverbay’s Restoration Department.

He provided the cooperators with much needed information and clarified many of our questions.

Thank you, Mr. Jones.

We will be traveling to Altantic City Showboat Casino today, Saturday the 27th. Thank you for supporting our trip; we have a full bus.

Envelopes have been placed under your door if you have not paid your annual dues of $5 for 2010. Please note, anyone with 100% membership on their floor will be entered into a drawing for 2 prizes: $25 Red Lobster gift certificate and $25 Pathmark gift certificate. Dues must be paid by April 1st to be eligible. Drawing will be held on April 8, at our next meeting, 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room 4B rear.

Get well wishes to our sick and shut-in. Congratulations to those celebrating a birthday or special event.

This is our home; If you see something, say something.

—Yvonne Burrus

As people get their spring cleaning started, we remind readers again that the navy bin is for plastic and similar material, green means kitchen bagged garbage and white is for mixed paper and cardboard. Please recycle correctly and help keep our neighborhood clean.

Our next meeting is April 22nd and we will be announcing a guest speaker in future articles. We welcome your thoughtful suggestions and comments regarding our association, themes for future meetings and issues you wish to discuss. Join the association for $12 a year. We start collecting each school year, after the summer hiatus.

Deposit an envelope with a $12 check, money order or cash to Apt. 25A with our treasurer, Ann Ventrella, or me at 31B Broun Place. It will be acknowledged with a receipt and membership gift. Your dues enable the organization to go forward to support activities and acknowledge neighbors in case of an emergency.

If you have a question or situation regarding a public safety issue, bring it to the attention of the Public Safety Department. Co-op City rules will be enforced. Call 718671-3050 for public safety emergencies; call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies only.

You have probably received your U.S. Census form. Be on guard against individuals and organizations who piggyback on official US Census activities with their own copy-cat schemes to solicit private information. The U.S. Census never asks for your Social Security Number. U.S. Census representatives will be properly identified and will only explain why it is important to complete the forms. Completing the forms justifies how your tax dollars are spent.

We send congratulations to everyone celebrating an anniversary or birthday this week and send best wishes to all recovering from illness and/or surgery.

—E va L a za a r

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The facts are the facts In reasonable discussion you can make your own opinions, but you can’t make your own facts. The facts are just that — the facts.

Board President Jones’ March 20th response to statements I have made cite no Board resolution authorizing management to alter the terms of a legally binding contract between Riverbay and painting/plastering contractor, Colortech.

It is precisely because there was no such contractual authority that Cleve Taylor, who was then the Riverbay Treasurer, informed the Board that to protect cooperator assets, he had temporarily suspended payment to that contractor.

Riverbay’s General Manager and Director of Finance then reported to the Board that the contractor had been overpaid by nearly one million dollars.

The action taken by the Board on June 20, 2007 (cited by Jones) in reference to painting/plastering was to table a management-drafted motion (resolution 07-29) that would have given Colortech a third two-year contract based on unit pricing. Again, no minimum. If the tabled contract had been adopted and management went on pay-

Director’s Viewpoint

Andrea Leslie ing $60 square foot minimums, the overcharging would have continued unabated.

How were shareholder assets protected when the President and the Assistant Treasurer, in my opinion, signed checks paying twice for the same work in an end-run around the prudent advice of the thenRiverbay Treasurer?

W E AR E A C O O P E R AT I VE .

W H AT DO E S T H AT M E AN? Our community is a cooperative, the largest in our country. It was organized as an alternative to landlord housing which is motivated solely to make profit. The Mitchell-Lama alternative provides us with decent and affordable housing. Its affordability is badly affected when our money is not spent well. Careless handling of our money creates the need for carrying charge

Building 19 Association There was standing room only at last week’s general membership meeting.

Building 19 Association members send their warm thanks to Ms. Juanita Net, Director of CSO, for enlightening us on a wealth of information from succession rights to the rights of certain services for senior citizens. Ms. Net also gave out plenty of informational handouts, such as Riverbay’s Administrative Fee Schedule and Master Antenna installation fees. For those who did not attend the meeting and need a copy of our handouts, including the clarification of Riverbay’s succession rights, please email the association. You can also obtain the information from the administrative office or have your questions answered during working hours.

Building 19 Association by-laws, “Article VI, Section 1.a Executive Board” was amended and approved by the quorum attending the meeting to include the position of Assistant Treasurer. Congratulations to Ms. Betty James, who will assume the roles and accountabilities of the position while assisting our incoming treasurer, Ms. Juanita (Jennie) Colon, with some of her banking and accounting responsibilities.

The Association is hosting its second annual bake sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 10th from 12 to 4 p.m. Committee members will be in the lobby today from 1 to 5 p.m. soliciting donations of your delicious pastries in support of our bake sale. We are looking for cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, flan, etc. So please see us in the lobby today or you can call 347-427-4746 or email us at

bldg19assoc@gmail.com to donate your wonderful creation.

Tickets are now on sale for our day trip to Atlantic City on June 12th. All are welcome to join us for a great time from the moment you step on the bus.

Atlantic City has a myriad of things to do besides gambling, from shopping at an upscale mall or the outlets to enjoying the boardwalk or beach.

Tickets are $35 with a bonus to be announced closer to the date. Also, if anyone is interested in purchasing a tee shirt with our logo, the cost is $10.

Please contact DaReese at 718-3203904 or me for tickets.

Unfortunately, we had to cancel our youth game day because of lack of response. We are also cancelling a group purchase of tickets to a magic show at Lehman College, “The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion” on April 25th at 4 p.m. due to lack of response.

Under the leadership of Director Kleckner Charles, Edwin Gould Services for Children will be hosting their first open house on Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in units 2L and 10E. Refreshments from Capri Deli will be served. I urge Building 19 cooperators to take advantage of their invitation to see first-hand how our neighbors are living.

The Association sends their deepest condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Mallory and family and Ms. Catherine Ryan and her family on the loss of their loved ones.

Have a very blessed Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter.

—C h a r lot t e C od r in gt on

Please Donate Blood. People can’t live without it.

Call 1.800.933.BLOOD or go to: www.nybloodcenter.org New York Blood Center

increases, endangers Co-op City’s existence and its affordability for many families.

PART I CI PAT O RY DE M O C R AC Y. W H AT ’S T H AT ?

The essence of a cooperative has to be participatory democracy. Yet we see the opposite when management initiates a program of fines and fees, first, and then brings it to the Board where policy is supposed to originate. We see the opposite, when a real estate management company proposes to report the payment history of cooperators to credit agencies. How will Riverbay income benefit from wrecking the credit ratings of struggling cooperators?

And what are we looking at when the Board President actually disallows a Board member’s request to put it on the agenda for discussion at a recent Board meeting.

This management proposal, by the way, did not propose similar reporting of the payment history of commercial tenants.

Witness also how the cooperator financed Co-op City Times restricts cooperator input by tampering with submitted articles or Letters to the

Editor or disappears them altogether.

There is thunderous silence from the Board while management usurps its authority and short-circuits cooperator interest in the community’s governance. The Board’s own infractions need to be addressed violating it’s own resolutions. Another issue to be addressed is the fact that the Riverbay Fund (the nonprofit arm of the Riverbay Corporation) has not met in almost two years.

WAY T O G O The authority of the Board must be reasserted. The participation of cooperators must be reintroduced.

Management needs to be accountable. Unauthorized management actions should not be tolerated.

Cooperator involvement has to be promoted. We should encourage community organizations, which are the cement that stabilizes and binds our community.

K E E P YO UR E YE S ON T HE PR I ZE To volunteer, please contact me at lesliea75@gmail.com. You may also contact me at the boardroom, 2049 Bartow Avenue.

Advertising works!

Call 718.320.3300, ext. 3384

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES welcomes new members. Join us.

Annual dues: $20. Our next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, April 7, at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium.

Our first GAME DAY was put on hold due to Mother Nature’s snowy conditions, but not today, the 27th of March. We plan to throw the (Room 19) door wide open to invite you in at 1 p.m. when the fun begins. We look forward to having lots of laughs and enjoyment playing various card and board games. We can’t do it without you! See you there. By the way, light refreshments will be served.

Our GAME Committee contacts are Susie Fuzzell and Marie Williams.

• AT T E NT I ON: Our fun-filled dining and dancing SPRING BASH will be held on Wednesday, April 21st in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Price: $25. See Beverly Waller in Room 19 for your tickets.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: • April 27, 2010 (Tues). See the classic story of “JOSEPH” at the Sight & Sound Theatres in Strasburg, PA., which includes lunch at the Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant. Price: $115.

• Hold the date – Thurs., July 22nd. Our annual picnic

Single Source Single Source is not just for singles. It’s a single source whose goal is to create an atmosphere for healthy fun for the over 50. It is a modern organization that demonstrates that high quality activities can be designed to help live an exciting, healthy life in spite of the aging process. YOU DON’T STOP BECAUSE YOU GET OLD, YOU GET OLD BECAUSE YOU STOP. I’m here to help you to lose weight, to gain energy, strength and flexibility, and to have fun doing it.

CH ANG E T O G O O D HABI T S F O R BE T T E R HE ALT H! Stroke symptoms may include the following: numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble understanding or speaking, difficulty seeing, trouble walking, severe headaches. Timely assistance is critical. A visit should be made to your doctor/hospital.

NE W ! 1. NYS SENIOR GAMES (for the very young and active over 50): June 9 – 13th, compete in a variety of sports activities, enjoy recreational classes, play games, watch synchronized swimmers and other events, socialize, etc. Housing in college dorms, enjoy special theme meals.

Costs approximately $350 (transport costs to be determined by # of participants). Ask Ellie for more details. 2. LINE DANCE (a) TEACHER SCHOOL. Learn to be a line dance teacher. To apply, call me (Ellie), 718-379-4429. (b) Need a MARVELOUS MINOR BLOUSE? Call or sign up with me (Ellie). (c) LINE DANCE 1 & 2 (8) MONDAY AT 10 AM IN EINSTEIN. (d) DREISER LINE DANCE, 3 & 4 & 5 (18/25 APR. 1) THURSDAY. (e) EVERY THURSDAY BELLY DANCE, 12:30 PM & HANDIFLEX, 1 PM (f) ASK ELLIE FOR LINE DANCE/BELLY DANCE SCHEDULES AT LAFAYETTE ESTATES, DC 37, MARBLE CHURCH, CASTLE HILL, ST. PETERS CHURCH. P RO G R AM S & T R AVE L : (1) South Africa (fund-raising, October 20 – Nov. 4): Johannesburg, Sun City, Durban, Swaziland (Capetown); approximately $4200. If still interested, call Ellie (718-379-4429) and leave your mailing address. The flyer is ready to mail. Only 10 seats available.

First to deposit ($500), gets a seat. P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475. Need a roommate? Call Ellie, (718) 379-4429. (2) ALASKA (Sept. 10-19): Grand Alaska Coach Tour ($2500 dbl. occ.). Package includes: Airfare; National Parks Tour/sea animals/Glacier cruises/Native Heritage Museum, etc. Need roommates. Send $500 deposit immediately to Single Source Productions, P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475. Need a roommate?

AARP Driver Safety (2-day) Program for 10% Insurance discount & point removal. Classes (#1028) Apr. 6 & 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (#2) - Jun. 28 & 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $12/$14 members/non-members. Call to leave mailing address for application.

Don’t forget. We need your membership payment to keep us going. SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. BOX 75-3333, EINSTEIN STATION, BRONX, NY 10475; 718-379-4429; imaminor377@yahoo.com. —Ellie Min or

will be at the fabulous Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, NY. Price: $65. (Contact: Lorraine Parker, 671-6403).

We are also going to: • May 24-27 (4 days, 3 nights; Mon.-Thurs.). Charming Cape Cod, MA and neighboring towns. Price: $379 per person-double occupancy (3 breakfasts & 3 dinners). We still have a few seats available.

• September 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights). Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. Price: $489 per person-double occupancy. Date: (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners).

If you are interested in either trip, Cape Cod or Savannah, contact Dolores Shivers at 718-671-0129.

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : • Musical play “MEMPHIS” - Wed., March 31st – Meet the van at Dreiser Loop by the hardware store.

NOTE: You can board the van at 12:15 p.m. – van will leave promptly at 12:30 p.m.

• Diane Schuur, renowned jazz singer and pianist, Sat.

April 3rd at 8 p.m. at Queens College. Ticket price: $42.

NOTE: Meet the van at Dreiser Loop by the hardware store. You can board the van at 6:15 pm. - the van will leave promptly at 6:30 p.m.

• Musical play “MEMPHIS” - Wed. matinee, April 14th at Shubert Theatre, Manhattan. Price: $77.

• Spirit of New York Cruise Luncheon. Sat., July 17th.

Price: $62.

See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons, after 3 p.m., in Room 19 or call (718) 379-0377. **Remember, only checks and money orders will be accepted for deposits/payments for all club activities.

G OO D AND W E L FAR E : We send our prayers and get well wishes to our sick and shut-ins.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u det t e Davis

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Please put the March meeting on your calendar for tomorrow at 3 p.m. Children from P.S. 160, selected for their excellence in composition, have been invited to read their compositions on African American History. The meeting is tomorrow, March 28, Building 31A, 100 Erskine Place. Due to an error in a flyer, the wrong date was published earlier. We apologize for the error.

Last Monday, March 22, began a whole new day in health reform for the United States. Please visit http://www.naacp.org/ home/index.htm and read the truth. It is one thing to have another opinion, but to misquote the truth is to deceive the public. There have been destructive lies written, so please follow up and get the facts.

This branch of the NAACP must reiterate how important it is to complete the U.S. Census forms. Monday, March 15, the campaign of concern and educating the public to complete the Census forms began. It is due to the numbers from the Census that the distribution of federal funds in education, political representation, infrastructure repair and so many other things are determined. At our last monthly meeting, two knowledgeable and dedicated speakers, Ms. Scottie Coads, NAACP Chairperson for Civic Engagement, NAACP NYS Conference, and Pastor Dr. David R. Holder of Census 2010 and Pastor of New York Covenant Church, attended and stressed the importance of an accurate count. Please visit

http://www.naacp.org/home/index.htm, and take the pledge promising to: 1) Fill out the Census form when you receive it and 2) Encourage everyone to do the same. It’s fast and easy, take the Pledge today! Join the NAACP Census mobilization to educate people on the importance of Census participation. NAACP volunteers are here and identified by their NAACP ID and logo’s.

Save June 5th to party with us and DJ Stone in Dreiser Loop Auditorium A from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., BYOBB for $30 pp, call 718-379-1648 for tickets. This will be an exciting fun event to really shake out the cobwebs. Tickets will be issued shortly and will include information on table set-ups.

Continue giving to the Haitian and Chilean people by going to: http://www.naacp.-org/home/index.htm.

The NAACP is involved with many topical subjects, positions and causes that you may or may not agree with but one thing we can all agree on is that education is power. Participate and contribute to your local NAACP. Meetings are held at 100 Erskine Place, Building 31A, ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting. The next meeting is March 28.

Call President Elayne Cole for branch information, 718-379-1648. We wish those that are ill or homebound a speedy and complete recovery.

—Eva Lazaar

Building 26 Association Congratulations to President Obama on the passage of the Health Care Bill.

Happy Palm Sunday and Passover wishes to our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, anniversary, and wedding wishes to those families celebrating during the month of March.

Warm blessings for a speedy recovery to Ms. Ruth of Building 26A, Mr. George Crouch of Building 26B, Ms. Jackie Chambers of Building 26C, Ms. Barbara Penn of Building 26C, and to Ms. Harriet Silver of Building 26C. Our sincere condolences to those families who have lost a loved one. May

they be blessed with eternal peace.

Wom en ’s H ist or y M on t h - As we are nearing the end of Women’s History month, it is not too late for you to celebrate the women who have been influential and made positive changes in your life. Appreciation for that special woman should continue throughout the year. It may have been your grandmother, your mother, your auntie, your sister, a neighbor, a teacher, or a friend. So go do something nice for that lady!

F it n ess T ip s - Flaxseed is a popular nutritional item these days. It’s an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, and substances that may help prevent breast and prostate cancer.

Flaxseeds have more fiber than flaxseed oil. Flaxseeds are small, reddish-brown, and nutty in flavor. Sprinkle flaxseeds over hot cereals such as, oatmeal, salads, yogurts, soups, and other foods.

Store flaxseed and flaxseed oil in the refrigerator. Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may protect you from chronic diseases. To get a healthy variety, think colors. Eating enough fruits and vegetables a day is easy and fun - an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

Next M eet in g - is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, at 7:30 in the rear community room of Building 26B.. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations, who will be speaking about upcoming events in Co-op City. Come out and be informed. We need your input and suggestions for up coming fundraisers.

We’d like to plan events for our children

and a family outing for this summer.

Refreshments will be served and we’ll conduct a 50/50 raffle.

Be C on sid er a t e - Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed in the compactor room of your resident floor.

Please take downstairs to the basement. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

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

—Yu Von n e L ewis

North Bronx Youth Sports Association North Bronx Activities Center The North Bronx Activities Center is a Summer Day Camp that will run from Monday, June 28th through Friday, August 27th. The Day Camp will cater to ages 5-14. We will feature sports, activities, weekly trips, obesity prevention, reading, writing and Arithmetic workshops, etc. The camp will be located in the Einstein Community Center in Section 5.

For more information about the camp, camp fees or to receive a brochure, please call our office at 718-684-4903 or visit our website at www.nbactivitiescenter.com.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Tackle Football A new division to our Football program will be Tiny Mite Tackle Football (for ages 6-7 up to 90 lbs.). This program will be in addition to Mitey Mite (7-9 up to 105 lbs.), Jr. Pee Wee (8-10 up to 119 lbs.), Pee Wee (9-11 up to 135 lbs.), 7th Grade (up to 13 years old going into the 7th Grade, no weight limit) and 9th Grade (up to 15 years old going into the 9th Grade, no weight limit). Practices for all Football teams will begin April 3rd.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Cheerleading A new Cheerleading division will be the Tiny Mite Cheerleading for ages 5-7.

Our Cheerleaders compete in the Spring in several competitions and exhibitions, as well as in the Fall for the Big Apple

Cheer competition, and in other Fall and Winter competitions. Cheerleading is a fun and safe sport taught by experienced coaches who are trained and certified.

Additional volunteer Cheer, Dance and Step Coaches are always welcome.

Registration for Football and Cheerleading will take place on Saturday 27th at the Michelangelo Middle School, 2545 Gunther Avenue (one block from Home Depot and TGI Fridays off of Gun Hill Road). For more information, please call our office at 718-684-4903.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Basketball Registration for our Basketball program is ongoing. Our Basketball program practices on Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Michelangelo Middle School, 2545 Gunther Avenue. Basketball is open to participants 6-14 years of age. Please call our office for more information or come to the gym on Saturdays to register.

Our Soccer program is presently on hiatus. We are currently interviewing for an experienced Soccer Coach. If interested, please call our office.

For more information about our programs or registration, please call our office at 718-684-4903. Office hours are by appointment during the off-season.

—I vor Boscom

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The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 29 years!

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Other Lines of Insurance: • Auto

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Coalition of African–American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators, protecting the civil and human rights of all cooperators and acting as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern.

Under the Coalition umbrella, there are many services available to you: AfricanAmerican Association After-School Program: To the Co-op City community, the program runs Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m., for children from 6-12 years of age. Adult Study Group meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. in Room 15 of the Dreiser Center, 1-718-379-5555 to register your child.

Members of the Coalition include: African-American Association of Co-op City, College of New Rochelle, Co-op City

Branch; Co-op City Baptist Church, Ebony Singles of Co-op City, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop, and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

The African-American Association, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 15, conducts an After School Program, a Summer Day Camp, African-Caribbean Dancing and Drumming.

The Learning Source After School Program continues to provide loving care and assistance for your children. Adult Study Group, sale of African and political books, Spanish lessons, etc. 1-718-379-5555 or 1-917-833-6202.

The Co-op City Baptist Church, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50, holds Sunday School for children and adults at 9:15 a.m., Sunday Worship Services at 8:00 and

11:00 a.m. and Bible Class on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Prayer Service, Fridays at 12 p.m., Men Ministry workshop meets every 2nd Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1-718-320-3774.

The NAACP Nursery School and After School Program are in full swing. 1-718671-8519.

Ebony Singles of Co-op City, 1-718671-9610, plans entertainment, topics and events for the singles crowd.

The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, 1-718-330-8088, provides voter registration, political awareness and enhancement to the community.

The Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 1-1718379-0377, provides information and activities for seniors.

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church, 155 Dreiser Loop in Co-op City.

The Pastor is Father Williamson Taylor.

Telephone: 718 320-0804. Holy Eucharist Celebration Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Bible Study the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1-3 p.m.

Prepare for a successful career by attending classes at the College of New Rochelle, School of New Resources. Call 1-718-320-0300 for more information.

To apply for membership, call 1-718671-5957 or write to us at P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Applications must be submitted with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the Minister or President.

Read the Coalition monthly column for information about events and issues of interest to our community.

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

New York Lions Athletic Club The New York Lions Athletic Club ended the indoor season at Yale with a bang! The JAMBOREE is a fun filled event that the Lions will be participating in today, March 27, at the Armory in Manhattan. The Bantum runner, Anthony Brodie, took home silver in the 400 & the 60 meter run. Bernard Gadsden placed fifth and sixth in the 400 and the 60 meter run receiving bronze medals for both. In the Midget division, Aaliyah Baker placed second in the 400 meter run and fourth in the 60 meter dash. Tayla Davis of Donizetti took home the gold in both the 400 meter run & the 60 meter dash. Tyler Whitehurst took home the bronze in both the 400 and the 800 meter run. Corene

Hendrickson took home the bronze in both the 400 meter run and the 60 meter dash.

Breyanna Santos took home a bronze in both the 400 meter run and the 60 meter dash. Levar Sealey took home the bronze in both the 800 meter run and the Long Jump. Desmond Albright took home the bronze in the 1500 meter run. Pamela Gadsden competed for the first time in the open and masters running and jumping against women twice her age. She took home the gold in the long jump, but was unable to finish competing as she pulled a ham string. All in attendance clearly saw that she would have taken home the gold in the 400 meter run as she topped her personal record. Cheers to Pamela for step-

ping outside her comfort zone.

The team will have their end of the season party at Dave and Buster, easing the load off of the parents for a change, as the kids enjoy a fun filled day.

The NY Lions Athletic Club is hosting an annual Atlantic City bus trip on Saturday, May 1. The bus picks up and drops off at Bartow Bingo Hall across the street from Bay Plaza. The cost is $40. You get $15 back in slot play. Snacks, a 50/50 raffle, free bingo, free gifts and a whole lot of fun are included. If interested, please contact Catrenia at (646) 683-9479.

The Lions and Siblings Real-estate are going to Hyannis-Port, Massachusetts for “PORGY FISHING” (DATE CHANGED)

- Sunday, June 13. The bus picks up and drops off at Bartow Bingo Hall across the street from Bay Plaza. The cost is $135 for the bus and boat. Deposits are due April 1.

If interested, please contact Bernard, (845)625-9367. Catch your limit of 45 before the number drops to 20.

We are looking for assistant coaches knowledgeable about Track & Field sports. Some experience is preferred, but not necessary.

If your child is between the ages 7 – 17 and shows interest in track and field, check us out. We can be contacted by email, NYlionstrack@gmail.com, or by calling 347-849-9146.

—Ken ya G a dsden

Building 31 Association We wish to thank everyone who participated in our bus trip to the Sands casino on Sat., March 20th. It was a complete sell out and everyone said they are looking forward to the next trip. Thanks to Sylvia Polite who took the lead on this project to help raise money for our scholarship fund, along with Loretta Paul and Robert Hedgepeth.

At our last general meeting held on 3/15, we did not have a guest speaker so our president was able to address questions from those who were present and remind us of the following: Window replacement scheduled for July 2010, also the 2010 Scholarship applications and qualification sheet currently available

from any committee member - Bldg. A - M. McDaniel, Apt. 2B,L; Paul, Apt. 14A; Bldg. B - R. Hedgepeth, Apt 6F. Do you think you know someone who is possibly qualified?

Please have them check this out as it might benefit them.

Collection taken on March 12th and 13th for our building dues was approximately 38%. Thanks to all who contributed as your association is vital for all of us and to represent in many ways and to make sure we are given our fair share along with the rest of the buildings. The 50/50 was won by Mary from B side and door prizes went to Margo and Alease from the B side as well

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We are very fortunate to have an Association President who attends outside meetings and shares his knowledge as to what was said there. He also helps to resolve issues when someone seems to not be able to have it resolved alone.

Please join us in our monthly meetings as we are all a part of what keeps us safe and helps all of us maintain the quality of life we now have. Everyone has a responsibility to report when they see or hear something or someone destroying our property and as a resident, you need to know we are all in this together. If you see something, say something.

Your president and all of the cabinet members

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Please read the bulletin board in the lobby to ascertain events as they come due.

We are still collecting dues. It is not just the $5; it is about the involvement of all apartments. We understand you might not be able to attend the meetings, but you are asked to support those that try to keep what we have and want to improve on it.

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Black Forum Defen sive Dr iving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, April 17th, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Bla ck For u m fu n d r a iser s We will hold a $1-$2 sale on Saturday, April 3 and 10, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Dreiser Community Center. There will be a host of usable and household items. Please bring exact change and a double shopping bag.

Bla ck For u m Aer obics cla sses Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center,

Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035.

New Yor k Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035.

E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m - New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

Monday is registration day for NEW clients, between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You need to provide proof of address by bringing in your driver’s license or a non-driver’s ID card.

Volu n t eer s u r gen t ly n eed ed!

Would you like to volunteer? Contact us at (718) 320-8035.

P lea se h elp u s t o h elp you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs.

We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 payable to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

I t ’s T im e To Get I nvolved Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call us, (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y The fee is only $5 a year, per person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the —Tony I llis Dreiser Community Center.

American Legion Post 1871 To reach Post 1871, it is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41, and if you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by e-mail: post1871@optimum.net. Greetings to all our members of Post 1871 located in Co-op City who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day.

Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in April: Alvarado S. Eli, Green L. Constance, Pitts E. Julian, King S. Ralph, Martinez A. Edwin, Perry Samuel, Wells C. James, Mansoa Grant Jr., Artie H. Irving, Brendan Martinez, Clyde H. Messiah, Santiago Rodriquez Jr.; Donald Fuller, Dunlop V.

Dennis, Kennely N. Clearance, Jerome L. Rice, Leon D. Jemigan, Murray Newman and Patrick C. Viverito.

Condolences go out to our members Raymond Riley, whose his brother passed away in March, and Irwin Rudman, who was an outstanding member of Post 1871. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Ms. Gladys Brown, our oldest Post member, is in hospice care at Bay Park. May your stay be short and filled with constant love and support.

All Post members who would like to attend the National Commanders Dinner at Antun’s on April 16, Friday, there are “TICKETS” at the Post; the cost is $55 per person. Contact the Post commander if you

would like to attend this affair.

March 27th, Saturday, at noon at 55 Water Street Promenade lobby, adjacent to the Memorial. All Vietnam veterans are welcome to attend this affair free of charge.

The Bronx County meeting will take place at the Union Port Post 1065 at 7:30 p.m. at 2151 Newbold Ave. off of Castle Hill Ave. All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting.

The word “Gong-ho” was used by Major Evens Carlson of the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion of the United States Marines Corps in 1942. It means to work (Continued on page 25)

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African-American Association Salsa Da nce Pr ogr a m – April 1-June 24, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1. Early registration for 13 classes at $10=$130 will be held on Sat., March 27th, 10 a.m. in Bartow Center, Room 15. Registration on April 1st: 13 classes at 12=$156. Plus, a $15. registration/membership fee to support the Association. For more info., call 718-379-5555.

Wom en ’s H ist or y M on t h C elebr a t ion – The Association thanks everyone who attended the Women’s History Month Celebration last Saturday, especially those who assisted us, including Cheryl Balfour, Patricia Bonaparte, Connie Bridges and Lilite Bowie. It was a marvelous day of entertainment by the fabulous “Joy in Motion” belly dancers and the sensational Praise Dancers of Co-op City Baptist Church. Those in attendance spoke about the women who are/were most important in their lives and all participated in a Women’s History Month quiz, for which prizes were given. An update on Haiti was presented by attorney Roger Wareham from the December 12th Movement, which provides ongoing support. The Association has donated the Haiti fundraising monies to Doctors Without Borders.

We thank the Riverbay Corporation for the in-kind service they provided for this program.

A Certificate of Excellence was presented to the Association’s Executive Board, including Harman Leacock, Vice President; Patsy Balfour, Secretary; Sandra Mitchell, Treasurer; and Kevin Lambright, Assistant Treasurer. They provide outstanding leadership support.

T he Associa t ion u r ges you to p a r t icip a te in th e following pr ogr a ms:

Baychester Visual Arts If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is the time to take the opportunity to explore your creativity. BVA gives expert art instruction so that you will be painting and drawing pictures worthy of display. It’s relaxing while learning a wonderful skill. Come to Room 5 on Tuesday and you will be glad you did.

Art classes are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

There are three sessions on Tuesdays to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 –5:30 p.m. and 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. There are 10 weeks of classes with 20 hours of instruction for $60 and a membership fee of $35. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these Tuesday classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at New York University and the Art Students League. He exhibits in the New York and New Jersey area. You can stop by any Tuesday to join us and feel the satisfaction of creating your own pictures.

Ms. Valli Massenburg is the instructor of the Saturday morning class contingent on registration. You get 10 weeks of classes, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with 20 hours of instruction for $60 which is a bargain for what you are receiving. Ms. Massenburg is an accomplished artist who was granted an A.S. Diploma from the Parson School of Design and honed and expanded her artistic skills in numerous media, namely oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink, etc.

BVA will have a pre-Mother’s Day art show and bazaar on April 24, from noon until 5 p.m. in our permanent Room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center. There will be interesting and useful items for sale and arts and crafts for children. Stop by to see the beautiful artwork and bring a kid to enjoy making a Mother’s Day gift.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. Your support – as members, donors, and events’ supporters – is sorely needed and appreciated. So make a donation to Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc. – it’s tax deductible. Checks can be mailed to BVA, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

Contact Moses Groves at 201-862-0847 for more information.

These events have been made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts, under aegis of the Decentralization Pilot Program as administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

—Sylvia Lochansky

J ob/Entr epr eneur ia l Pr ogr a m – Thursday, April 1st, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Coordinator Roger Toppin will continue to help you search for jobs; fill out employment applications and role play for job interviews.

Business Oppor tunity Wor kshop - Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

Book Study Pr ogr a m – The next gathering will be Monday, April 12th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

Please read through chapter 2 of “Know Thyself” by Na’im Akbar led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. This book can be purchased at Sisters Book Store in Harlem, NY. Call 718-379-5555.

Belly Da ncing – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 646-281-4570.

Yoga & P ila tes M a t Cla sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718-671-8364.

C om p ut er Tr a in in g P r ogr a m – Thursday, April 15th, 6:15-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Mr. Russell

Allen teaches all levels. Learn about XP, Vista, and 7, Mac and PC Operating Systems, and more. Admission is FREE. 718-379-5555.

Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts – A Parents’ Meeting was recently held and the Cub Scout meeting day will be announced shortly. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

C ollege Sch ola r sh ip P r ogr a m – Each year, the Association supports the students in the Co-op City community by offering a financial grant. If you are a college-bound student, or the parent of one, please contact us at 718-3795555 for a Scholarship Application & Guidelines to apply.

Holist ic Hea lth Semina r – April 10th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. More information will follow.

We encourage you to support the Association by sending your membership dues of $15 for individual adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—F r a ncin e R . J ones

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday 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 ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t : Adult Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place the second Sunday of the month.

Seniors Sunday - the fifth Sunday of

the month.

Single’s Ministry meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Midday Bible Study - every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Come join New Vision’s Partners in Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Please join us for a time of worship as we present “The Seven Last Words” of Jesus on the cross on Friday, April 2nd, at 7:30 p.m.

Church of the New Vision presents a Gospel Spirit of Baltimore bus trip on Saturday, June 12. Departing from 135 Einstein Loop at 6:30 and leaving Baltimore at 5:00 p.m. Adults: $120, children under 12 years old, $115. Enjoy delightful Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, Gospel cruise on the Spirit of Baltimore, live Gospel entertainment, 2 hour luncheon buffet (gratuities & taxes included), time to enjoy beautiful Inner Harbor, Great Blacks in Wax Museum.

Church of New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole H a q u e

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario, invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center. 718-790-9120.

Sunday – Worship - English 1 p.m.

Sunday – Worship - Spanish 9:30 a.m.

Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m.

(Teaching: Steps to Freedom) Tuesday – Bible Studies – 7 p.m.

Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop 7 p.m.

Thursday – Leadership Development Classes.

Friday – March 26 – Worship and

prayer VIGIL. Holy Thursday Communion Service – 7 p.m.

Good Friday – Service at Bay Park Nursing Home – 2 p.m.

Good Friday Service – 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday Special Service – 1 p.m.; There will not be a Spanish morning service.

TAKE THE INITIATIVE AGAINST DEPRESSION: Read 1 Kings 19:5 “Arise and eat”. The angel in this passage did not give Elijah a vision, or explain the Scriptures to him, or do anything remarkable. He simply told Elijah to do a very ordinary thing, that is, to get up and eat. If we were never depressed, we would not be alive—only material things don’t suffer depression. If

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human beings were not capable of depression, we would have no capacity for happiness and exaltation. There are things that are designed to depress us; for example, things that are associated with death. Whenever you examine yourself, always take into account your capacity for depression.

When the Spirit of God comes to us, He does not give us glorious visions, but He tells us to do the most ordinary things imaginable. Depression tends to turn us away from the everyday things of God’s creation.

But whenever God steps in, His inspiration is to do the most natural, simple things— things we would never have imagined God was in, but as we do them we find Him there.

The inspiration that comes to us in this way

is an initiative against depression. But we must take the first step and do it in the inspiration of God. If, however, we do something simply to overcome our depression, we will only deepen it. But when the Spirit of God leads us to instinctively do something, the moment we do it, the depression is gone. As soon as we arise and obey, we enter a higher plane of life.

Join us for a time of joyful worship and receive your steps to freedom.

Thursday, April 22 – Annual Clergy Community Address at Hutchinson Metro Center 1200 Waters Pl., Bx., 6 p.m.

Come worship with us and get good with your soul and spirit.

—Bishop Na ncy Rosa r io

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

C H UR C H S C H E DUL 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 p.m.

T H E F O L L OW I NG P R O G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O O P NO R T H (C O -O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

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

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

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT - ALL ARE WELCOME March 28th, 11:00 a.m. – Palm Sunday Worship Service Thursday, April 1st, 7:30 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service in conjunction with Co-op City Baptist Church – Silent Communion Friday, April 2nd, 12:00 p.m. - Good Friday Service –

“THE SEVEN LAST WORDS.” Our guest ministers will be Rev. Christella Watts, Associate Minister, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx; Rev. Dr. Shellie Sampson Jr., Pastor, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx; Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Johnson, Pastor, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, NYC; Rev. James Morrison, Pastor, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Bronx; Rev. Dr. Edgar Howard, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Haverstraw, NY; Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, Pastor, Co-op City Baptist Church, Bronx; and Rev. James Kilgore, Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church, NYC. April 4th — RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER SUNDAY) Sunrise Service at 5:30 a.m.

Morning Service at 11:00 a.m.

Annual Good Friday Fish Fry after Service sponsored by the Nurses Ministry Annual Sunrise Breakfast after Easter Sunrise Service sponsored by the North Carolina Team. $6 donation.

Join Soul Sisters Reading Network at the Annex them on April 17th as they host THE FRIDAY NIGHT KNITTING CLUB by Kate Jacob and a special craft workshop – learn to knit and crochet. Registration is $5 and includes materials. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information.

Saturday, April 24, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. -The South

Carolina Committee presents their First Black & White Dance at the Dreiser Community Center. Music provided by DJ Doochie Dee Productions. Casual attire. Ticket: $20 (in advance); $25 (at the door). For tickets and/or additional information, call: (718) 379-8514; (718) 6710425; (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231.

Wednesday, May 12 – Join the Pastor’s Aid Ministry for an Ace in the Hole Production at the Brownstone featuring Maxine Brown. Tickets: $75. Call (718) 652-2906; (718) 379-7937 or (718) 862-9172.

Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19 – Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends Getaway Part II” for two nights’ luxurious accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Price: $375/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information, call (718)671-0425 or (718) 379-4237.

The Women’s Guild sponsors a FANTASTIC 12-DAY ALASKAN CRUISE/TOUR - August 10 – 22. A 4-day land tour includes 2 nights in Fairbanks; 2 nights in Denali; and 1 night in Anchorage. Then on to an 8-day cruise aboard the Magnificent Holland America Statendam. Reservations are still being taken for this trip.

Secure your beautifully appointed Inside, Oceanview or Balcony Cabin or Suite. For more information or to make reservations, call: (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-1435.

—E va n G . M it ch ell

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “ P r essin g t owa r d s t h e p r ize” Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy.

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

Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Good Friday Service – Friday, April 2nd at 7 p.m.: 2049 Bartow Avenue – Community Room 31. Join us for a time of worship, praise and fellowship as we reflect on the great sacrifice our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, made for us.

Resurrection Sunday & Communion Service – Sunday, April 4th at 11 a.m.: 2049 Bartow Avenue – Community Room 31. Please invite your friends and family, all are welcome.

Circle of Christ Church 4th Anniversary Weekend Services: Friday, April 16th at 7 p.m. – Youth Service: Special Christian Rap Artist - Crowed 1. Location: Bartow Mall Complex, Co-op City – Room 31.

Saturday, April 17th at 6 p.m. – Revival & Healing Service: Special Guest Minister – Pastor Dan Livingston of Hearts of Love Ministries, Pensacola, Florida. Location – 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium “B”, Co-op City.

Sunday, April 18th at 11 a.m. – 4th Anniversary

Volunteers needed for ACS’s Relay for Life Relay for Life is a signature event of the American Cancer Society (ACS) where cancer survivors are honored and those who have been lost to cancer are memorialized. This year’s Relay will be held on June 12th -13th at Truman High School in Co-op City. The ACS is currently recruiting committee members for this year’s event. Committee meetings are held in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. If you would like to volunteer or serve on the Recruiting Committee, please contact Olevia Brown at (718) 547–5064, Ext. 2100.

Worship Service: Come to worship and fellowship as we celebrate our 4th anniversary in the Lord. All are welcome. Location – Bartow Mall Complex, Co-op City – Room 31.

Schedule of Service: Sundays: Worship Service** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 11 a.m. start Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer* - 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

F Y I: All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service and place your order.

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa.

Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

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

CCC Children’s Church (4 thru 12) & Little Lambs Church (ages 2 thru 4) are available on Sundays. Please see Elder Diane Torres or Deaconess Judy Melendez.

P lea se m a il a ll you r in qu ir ies or d on a t ions t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 1304 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472-1909; 718-864-4002 or 203559-1494.

Ser vice L oca t ion : 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Praise the Lord, everyone! No matter what our plans are, God has the final say. So, let’s fall in line with His plans for our lives.

God’s plan will always lead to victory. I want to go right into the Word of God. R om a n s 8: 31-39 sa ys: 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for slaughter.”

37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

38 For I am persuaded that neither death

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, intercultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers.

We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; may 2010 bring you healing, new direction and peace. A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or

917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Sea son of Lent – Lent is special time during 40-day period to name our sins – Selfishness, Greed, and Pride, and Repent and ask the Lord for forgiveness.

Divine Wor d deliver ed by R ev. G r eg M cM illia n, t opic: Extraordinary Cross and

nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Invitations: Dr. Little will teach an Evangelism class this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Then, there will be a Sweet Hour of Prayer at 3 p.m. Our church doors open tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. for Sunday School. Our Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m.

WE ARE GETTING READY FOR OUR FOURTH ANNUAL EAST COAST CONVENTION ON APRIL 25TH. PASTOR ANTHONY J. FAISON FROM CHRIST CHURCH WORLD OUTREACH IN ELIZABETH, NJ WILL BE BRINGING FORTH THE WORD. We were blessed by him last year.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop on the lower level of shopping center #1. If you have any questions, please call (718) 6713627 or (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—M in. Ver n on Lit t le

Church of the Savior Crown!

Scr ipt ur e R eading: Luke 19:29-48.

H oly Week Thought - Regardless of what unfolds between Sunday and Holy Saturday, a persistent distracter whispers in the ear, “Easter is Coming.”

Sun day M or nin g Sched ule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship 10:30 a.m.

Weekly Activity – G ood News!! – Each Tuesday at 7:00 a.m., tune into a “Word” from Church of the Savior on BronxNet Channel 70. Tune in and be blessed!

Ber eavem en t Su p p or t G r ou p – Monday, 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, con-

fidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, brother, sister or treasured friend. Are you hurting, feeling no one understands your pain? Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. All sessions are confidential. We welcome you to join us. We respect and affirm all persons.

Upcoming EventsSpr ing R eviva l - Thurs., April 15; Friday, April 16. Speaker will be the anointed Pastor of Co-op City Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams. Join us to receive a miracle from God. —Rev. Dr. Rob er t A. Sm it h, J r.

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, cofounders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship with us.

We are a community oriented non-denominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. It is our

desire to be a church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members,” but “leaders” and “agents of change.” We want to empower you to take control of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word.

Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge in Gardena,

California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry, through his partnership with Bishop Jones, and bring a spirit of excellence to the community.

Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God bless!!

We meet at: 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10.

Or der of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays).

Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month.

Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month.

—Pa stor Ant hony Davis

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

Sunday School for adults and children is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m., Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m.

We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 on the lower level. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on

the web at www.coopcity baptistchurch.org to find out about our ministries and programs. If you are unable to attend church service, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service.

You are invited to join the Co-op City Baptist Church for midweek worship service on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for a mid-week spiritual pick-up. Come as you are and spend an hour with the Lord.

“Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. Add $5 to your total as

a service charge and bring your receipt at pick-up time. This month, there is a shrimp dinner special for $21. The deadline for payment is April 4 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, April 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. Call the church for additional information.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 offers tutoring in Mathematics and English on Saturdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Our program can help your child prepare for the ELA, Math and Science state tests that will be held in the Spring. Ongoing regis-

tration is held during program hours the first two weeks of each month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them for their Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise on May 9. The ship will sail from Chelsea Piers. Ticket price is adults $125; children, 2-12, $60. Ticket price also includes transportation to the ship. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due now. For additional information, call 718-671-2964, 718671-5813, 718-671-7088 or 718-320-3774.

Happy Passover and Happy Easter —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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Bartow

Library

Library

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 49

Monday, March 29

9:30 - 1 in Rm. 31

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Mon., Mar. 29

Pineapple juice, sliced turkey, potato pancake, diced carrots

NOGarlic Non-Kosher during chicken, Passover Week baked potato, 3/29 —spinach 4/6 creamed

Egg matzo, applesauce

Tues., Mar. 30

Baked chicken, baked potato, CLOSED tossed potato, tossed PASSOVER salad /dressing

tilapia, NOBreaded Non-Kosher during Mexicorn corn, Passover Week broccoli 3/29 —florets 4/6

Rye bread, CLOSED fresh oranges PASSOVER

Wed., Mar. 31

Apple juice, tilapia, w/lemon sauce, Kosher couscous, broccoli

Tacos w/groundduring beef, NO Non-Kosher Mexican rice, Passover Week Italian 3/29 —blend 4/6

Matzo, diced pears

Thurs., Apr. 1

Grape juice, cranberry chicken, yams, cauliflower

NO Non-Kosher Beef stew,during Passover Week noodles, 3/29 — 4/6 carrots

Matzo, tropical fruit

Fri., Apr. 2

Tilapia, baked potato, summer blend

SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED Boxed Lunch Available Please Pre-register

Matzo, diced peaches

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 7

Line Dancing 10:00 in Rm. 45

Alert & Alive

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00 in Rm. 45

Bingo

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 2

11:00 in Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

Dominoes

11:30 in Rm. 49

11:00 in Rm. 7

Bingo

Freestyle Dancing

1:00 in Rm. 49

1:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

CLOSED Bingo

10:00 in Rm. 49

CLOSED Tai Chi PASSOVER

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Bingo

Mixed Cultural Dance

12:30 in Rm. 31

Current Events

Tuesday, March 30

Dreiser

Einstein

10:00 in Rm. 31 PASSOVER

11:00 in Rm. 45

Walking Club

CLOSED

Alert & Alive PASSOVER 10:30 in Rm. 7

Self Defense 10:00 am in Rm 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominoes

10:30 in Aud. A

12:30 pm in Rm.31

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

Dominoes

Wednesday, March 31

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise

Spelling Bee

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 49

Line Dancing 11:00 am in Rm. 31

Spanish Practice Class

Word Games

10:30 in Computer lab

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

12:30 in Rm. 31

Thursday, April 1

10:00 in Rm. 31

Library 9:30 am – 1:00 pm in Rm. 31

10:30 in Rm. 7

Tai Chi 11:00 am in Rm. 2

Art Drama Club Performance

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 in Rm. 45

Spelling Bee

Chat session 9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 31

Dominoes 12:30 pm in Rm.31

11:00 in Rm. 49

“Handi-Flex” 1:00 p.m. in Aud. A

Drama Blood Pressure

1:00 in Rm. 49

1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 in Rm. 7

Dominoes 10 am, Rm. 45 CLOSED

Spelling Bee FRIDAY 11:00 in Rm. 31

Art GOOD 10:00FRIDAY in Rm. 45

Dominoes BOX LUNCH

Bingo

12:30 pm, Rm.31 We ask that members center Weplease ask call thattheir members least onecenter day at pleaseatcall their in advance least one day to in register advance to registerforforlunch lunch:

12:30 pm in Aud. A

Bingo

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

10:00GOOD in Rm. 31

Belly Dancing

1:30 - 3:30 pm, Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

CLOSED Bingo

Friday, April 2

Garden Club

1:30 pm in Rm. 4

Bingo

Library, Exercise, Chat session 9:30 CLOSED – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Crochet & Knitting GOOD

FRIDAY

9:00 in Rm. 2

Day at the Movies w/popcorn BOX LUNCH

1:00BOX in Rm.LUNCH 49

10:00 in Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

11:00 in Rm. 8 *Schedule subject to change without notice* *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

10:00-11:30 in Rm. 49

Meditative Moments

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Every Friday: Every Tuesday:

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

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

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

1:00 pm in Rm. 7

10:30 am in Rm. 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

$5 $10 $3 $10

To register for trips and classes, please call

(718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Upcoming Events/Trips Line dancing with Eli will be back twice a month at Einstein and twice a month at Dreiser. For this month, line dancing will take place at the following centers. All other activities held at Dreiser will remain every Thursday, for Belly Dancing and Handi-flex. Schedule for the month of March: Thursday, March 4th, Dreiser; Monday, March 8th, Einstein; Thursday, March 18th, Dreiser; Thursday, March 25th, Dreiser. Starting April 1st and 2nd, Mondays, line dancing will be held at Einstein and the 3rd and 4th, line dancing will be held at Dreiser.

P L E ASE NOT E : Monday, March 29, Diabetic Group will meet at Dreiser Loop on the 2nd Floor, Room #7 at 1:00 p.m.

J ASA C LOSED -- CLOSED TUESDAY, MARCH 30, AND MONDAY, APRIL 5. SENIOR CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND, BOXED LUNCHES WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH PRE-REGISTRATION AT EACH CENTER. LUNCHES WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT THE BARTOW KITCHEN AREA FROM 11 A.M.-12 P.M. FREE TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DREISER AT 10:15A.M. AND EINSTEIN AT 10:45 A.M. Drama Club will be performing for Women’s Month Celebration on Wednesday, March 31st from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Room 4. Please join us.

BJ ’s Shop p in g Da y–Pelham Manor Monday, March 29th – 4 hours of shopping, 10 a.m.-2 p.m./transportation, $5. Pick-up information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Return at 2:00 p.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE A MEMBER IN ORDER TO SHOP. C ent r a l Aven ue Shop ping-Thursday, April 1st -Transportation/boxed lunch only $13. Three stops – 1st stop - Christmas Shop - 2 hours, 2nd stop - Trader Joe’s - 1 hour, 3rd stop - Amazing Savings - 2 hours

of shopping. Pick-up information: Bartow9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop-9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop-9:30 a.m. Departure: 3:00 p.m.

Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

PALI SADES M ALL - Thursday, April 8th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10.

Pick-up information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

DI SABI L I TY/SO C IAL I Z AT I ON GROUP … (for peop le wit h disa b ilities) The Support and Socialization group is expected to meet Friday, April 9th from 1-2 p.m. at the Dreiser Senior Center located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Room 7. For more information and to register, please call: John Sullivan, (718) 671-2090, Ext. 3010.

FREE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, IF NEEDED. J E R SE Y G AR DE NS M AL L Thursday, April 15th - 4 hours of shopping for only $10. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

Ta n ger O u t let s, R iver h ea d , NY Monday, April 19th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m., please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

Wood b u r y C om m on s - Thursday, April 22nd - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.

Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Cooperator’s United “Meeting”: Wed., 3/31; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room 28)

POLITICAL Working Families “Meeting”: Thurs., 3/30; 7:00 pm (Einstein Room 35)

HOBBIES African-American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 3/30; & Thurs., 4/1; 6:00 pm all classes being held in Dreiser Room 2

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 3/31; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 4/2; 6:00 pm & Sun., 4/4; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 4/4; 9:00 am (Einstein Rm. 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 3/30; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 4/1; 5:30 pm & Sun., 4/4; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8 )

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 4/4; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 4/4; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 4/1; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 3/30; Meeting Time, 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

Baychester Library Events March 27 • A Piano Recital, Nataliya Medvedovskaya • 2:30 p.m. Medvedovskaya, a professional concert pianist and composer, graduated from St. Petersburg Conservatory in 1989. Medvedovskaya will perform works by Marlow, McBride, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev and her own compositions including “Suite of Original Jewish Songs and Dances.”

Mar. 27 - Apr. 15 — Taiwan Sublime Special Photography Exhibition — This exhibit is part of the “Faces of Taiwan” series of programs at Baychester during April.

Wed., Mar. 31 • 2 p.m. — Shrek: Join us during spring break for the classic first Shrek film based on the book William Steig.

Kids Game On (Nintendo Wii) — Mon., Mar. 29 • 3:30 p.m. • Teen “Action Racket Theatre Labs/Teen Advisory Group: What’s the hottest book, movie or cd right now? Let us know & you can earn community service for your school. For all ages 12 to 18.

Adults Computer Class — Tues., Mar. 30 • 10:30 a.m. •

AARP Chapter # 4997 F YI : AARP Driver Safety Class – Saturday, April 10, 8:30 a.m. — $12 AARP members; $14, non-members; Location: AARP Peachtree Chapter Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center.

To register, please call 718-320-1946 – speak clearly and leave your name and phone number.

R E M I NDE R : We are collecting donations of canned goods to be delivered to neighboring food pantries. No OUTDATED CANS. They may be brought to the AARP office, Room O in Dreiser Loop Community Center: Tuesday–Thursday, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2010 TO UR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S: April 21 (Wed.) – Warm Daddy’s – an exciting Blues and Jazz Show w/a delicious Southern-style dinner; and 5-hours at Harrah’s Casino in Philadelphia (PA); $97 per person; SOLD OUT…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241/Jeanne.

June 4 (Fri.) –5-hour stay at Mohegan Sun Casino w/a cash bonus; buffet dinner; Patti LaBelle in concert (in CT); Midmezzanine seats (suggest that you bring a “buddy” to walk home with you – late return) — $125/person – SOLD OUT (a waiting list is available) …contact Wini/Delores.

June 14 (Mon.) – AARP Year-End Outdoor Celebration at Craigmeur Resort – includes All-U-Can-Eat, all inclusive menu; outdoor recreation and deluxe motor coach transportation; $95/person – tickets available at the April 12 meeting; contact Wini/Delores/Jeanne/Daisy.

July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in-1

Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boat ride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino (to be announced) — $75 –contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

August 10 (Tues.) – “All You Can Eat Lobster” HuKeLau; also includes King Crab; prime rib; Bar-B-Q chicken; summer salads, rolls; along with the famous Polynesian Revue Show; deluxe motor coach transportation - $90/person…. contact Delores, 718-379-2176; Wini.

August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) - Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden; prices include roundtrip airfare; cruise; port charges; government fee; transfers and taxes; initial deposit required to secure reservations and assign cabins – deposit $550 per person double occupancy or $1,100 single occupancy; Final payment due May 14 – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742/Jeanne - for pricing information and reservation form.

2011 SAVE T H E DAT E January 19-29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; double occupancy Inside Cabin - $1249-1289; Outside Cabin - $1319-1379; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit due at registration; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Wini/Jeanne.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Kids’ Movie Shrek — Wed., March 31 • 2 p.m.

Kids Reading Aloud — Wed., Mar. 31 • 3:30 p.m.

Chess Club — Thurs., April 1 • 3:30 p.m. • Teen Book Group — Friday, April 2 • 3:00 p.m.

Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives!

Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

Italian Americans in the Bronx — Sat., Apr. 10 • 2 p.m. In celebration of NYC Immigrant Heritage Week — Prof. Lloyd Ultan, the Bronx Borough Historian, will present a lecture on the origins of the Bronx’s earlier Italian immigrants and highlight their contributions to the Bronx.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) NEW HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-8; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-8 & Friday & Saturday, 10-5 Libros En Español (Books in Spanish) Horario de la biblioteca: Lunes 10-8, Martes 10-8, Miércoles 10-8, Jueves 10-8, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Blood Pressure Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three Co-op City community centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : • 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Goose Island Seniors Sunday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 31, we are not having a Bingo game. It’s Passover and Holy Week.

Thursday, April 8—Going to La NEVE’S in Haledon N.J., CLASSIC OLDIES. Price is $60 (sixty dollars) Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops— Einstein Center - Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Menu and show.

Wednesday, June 9 at Royal Manor Garfield, N.J., Las Vegas revue. Price $60 (sixty dollars). Fabulous show and complete luncheon. Pick-up time: 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual 3 bus stops.

Thursday, July 15, Platzl Brauhaus, NY. A day of lots of fun-food-games-music and olympic size pool. Price is $56 (fifty-six

dollars). Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Everyone was very happy to have James McKenzie as our Guest Speaker at our first General Meeting. He was very informative and interesting in answering all our seniors’ concerns. I would like him to come back at our next meeting in April.

Thank you, Mr. James McKenzie, for your time and expertise.

See Ann or Mary for more information.

Come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Mon.-Thus., 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call 718-379-9613 or call Ann at 718-379-0644.

We are accepting deposits or full payment.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund As we enter the Holy Week, a Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Passover is wished to all.

Tuesday, April 13th: Mt. Airy Casino.

Cost per person is $27 with a bonus $30 slot play and a $5 food credit. Please bring a valid photo I.D. Time of pick-up, 8 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday and Thursday, May 12th & 13th — Day 1: Sight & Sound Theatre for “Josef The Musical,” followed by checkin at the Hawthorne Inn and dinner at Millers’ Smorgasboard Restaurant. Day 2:

After breakfast, check-out, we leave for shopping at the Lehigh Valley Mall and the Sands Casino for the package bonus of the day. Cost per person: $225/triple, $235/double and $275/single. Please join us for this fundraiser for cancer, wonderful trip.

For the above trips, please call: Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta at 718-671-2958; Lydia at 718-671-3005.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Thirty-six times do Jewish scriptures repeat the formulation which reads more or less, “Do not oppress the stranger, love the stranger; treat the stranger with equality - for you were a stranger in the land of Egypt.”

I believe that the translation for the Hebrew word “ger” – “stranger” (someone previously unknown) is incomplete.

I find the word “outsider” to be more apt. Acccording to the Bible, the Hebrew people were not at all unknown in Egypt, having been there for many years. Egypt knew the Hebrews, what made them “ger” was not that they were strangers, but that they were the ultimate outsiders, slaves.

This is the standard that individuals and societies must measure themselves

against. How do we treat people when their appearance, financial status, disabilities (physical, intellectual, emotional), culture, gender, place of residence and/or origin, job, beliefs, opinions or anything else make them significantly different from whatever is the perceived norm in a given context?

Do we turn away from the outsiders, or can we follow the holy examples of so many who instead do the opposite for example, the righteous individuals and communities that risked everything to save Jews during the Holocaust?

At our Passover festival of freedom, we must re-commit ourselves at “Seder” to the great responsibilities of freedom, including embracing the outsiders in our midst.

Young Israel of Co-op City Rabbi Berl will once again be in the Young Israel Synagogue on Sunday, March 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to buy your chametz.

PASSOVER SCHEDULE Monday, March 29th: Services at 6:30 a.m.

Fast of the First Born services at 7:00 a.m.

Last time to eat chametz-10:30 a.m.

Last time to annul chametz11:45 a.m.

Evening services-7:15 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday, March 30th & 31 Services at 9:00 a.m.

Evening Services at 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 1st Services at 6:30 a.m.

Evening Services at 7:15 p.m.

Friday, April 2nd Services at 6:30 a.m.

Evening Services at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, April 3rd Services at 9:00 a.m.

Evening Services at 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, April 4th Services at 7:30 a.m.

Evening Services at 7:15 p.m.

Monday, April 5th Services at 9:00 a.m.

Evening Services at 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6th Services at 9:00 a.m.

Yizkor--10:30 a.m.

Holiday ends at 8:07 p.m.

On behalf of Rabbi Berl, the officers and members of Young Israel wish you all a very Happy and Healthy Passover.

Shalom.

—Gene Kaufman

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 Emergency (718) 671-3050 • Non-Emergency - (718) 320-3330 Community Policing (718) 320-3369 • info@ccpd.us

Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc. George Farr — Funeral Director “The Bronx Jewish Community Memorial Chapel” 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462

(718) 828-9222 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue

Parking Facilities Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920.

Note: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, April 2, is before 7:03 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, March 27, at 7:56 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, March 27 are at 6:50 p.m.

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

Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes.

The evening class will take place at 7:00 p.m. The topic for this week is “Study of the Passover Haggadah.”

Coming Events Saturday, March 27-Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Tzav-HaGadol.

Sale of Chometz-Saturday, March 27.

Rabbi Kronengold will remain for a half hour after the evening services for you to sell your Chametz.

Sunday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Rabbi Kronengold will be available for the final sale of Chametz. Be advised that on this evening you must search for Chametz.

Monday, March 29-The Fast of the First Born.

Monday, March 29 is the first Seder (in the evening). Candle lighting is at 6:59p.m.

Tuesday, March 30- Morning Service & Sermon at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 30 is the second Seder (in

the evening). Candle lighting is after 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 31 – Morning Service & Sermon at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, March 31-Commences the Counting of the Omer and continues for 49 days until May 18. Yom Tov ends at 8:02 p.m.

Friday, (Pesach Shabbat) April 2 – Candle lighting is at 7:03 p.m.

Sunday, April 4 – A joyous Easter to our many friends of the Christian faith.

Monday, April 5 - The Seventh day of Passover. Morning Services & Sermon is at 9 a.m. Candle Lighting is at 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6-Morning Service at 9a.m. with Yiskor service at 11:00 a.m. (this is the Eighth day of Passover). Yom Tov Ends at 8:08 p.m.

Sunday April 18 at 1:00 p.m. – The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo.

The cost is $3/person and includes noshes and refreshments.

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of March.

Praying with us on Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31, will be a guest of Rabbi Kronengold. His name is Richard Morris. Richard is one of eight original writers for guest show host David Letterman. He is a stand-up comedian who is featured at many renowned comedy clubs in the U.S. Happy 51st Anniversary is wished to Nat and Marilyn Sherman. Many more joyous occasions to be shared always in good health.

Dues for 2010 are now in order!

Please! Support the Synagogue. Thank you.

Shalom!

—Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association.

Won’t you please join?

Building Association will be collecting the annual dues of $5 at our next meeting. The dues will cover January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

The next Building 30 Assn. meeting will be in April. The date and time will appear at a later date. Please join us as our guest speaker is the Co-op City Public Safety Department Chief Frank Apollo. We’re sure that you will be well informed, so bring your concerns.

Attention: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com Join the Crochet Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda.

Her students are progressing very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling.

Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers.

We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! Looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings.

Spring has arrived! We hope that we will not be pounded with a late snowstorm. It is time to think warmer; longer days which gives us more fun in the sun. Just a reminder that sun can also be harmful—so sun in moderation is better.

It is at this time in the year that we take time to wish all of our Jewish and Christian members a Joyous Passover and Easter respectively.

—M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

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

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

Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. for everyone who would like to participate in studying the word of God are welcome to attend.

Timothy 2:16: Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly the word of truth. You are also invited to attend Easter service on Sunday, 4/4.

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

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are

just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

A Christian strength resides in his or her relationship with God. A life filled with virtue results in a clean conscience and removes any cloud of guilt, providing a bold entrance into the presence of the Lord. A virtuous life fulfills the purpose for the grace of God, making that work complete. Godly virtue adds value to

human life, and that enhancement becomes obvious to others. Paul joined Peter in encouraging the pursuits of virtue when he admonished Timothy to give himself wholly to righteous principles.(1 Timothy 4:15).

Paul concluded that adding virtue to faith is a profitable venture that causes the believer’s value to rise even in the eyes of those around him.

For more information, call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218.

—R ev. R . Sib b lies

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level. Telephone: (718) 320-0844.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.

Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m.

Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30- 9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the

Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. During Lent, Wednesday Night Bible Study is replaced by Stations of the Cross hosted by different organizations within the church.

Upcoming Events Sunday, March 28th, Palm Sunday. Join us at 9 a.m. for the Liturgy of the Palms, led by the children of the Sunday School.

Wednesday, March 20th, join us for our Episcopal Bronx Churches Service at St.

American Legion ———— together in harmony, and it is a Chinese word spelt “Gong-He.” Post member LLEW Waterman has taken the lead in selling raffle books. He has sold 110 raffle books thus bringing to the Post $550; keep up the good work.

Luke’s Episcopal Church, 777 East 222nd Street, Bronx, NY beginning at 7 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Catherine Roskam, our Suffragan Bishop, will be our Preacher and Celebrant.

Thursday, March 31 will be Maundy Thursday, join us at St. Joseph’s for our service at 7 p.m., for Foot Washing, the Last Supper, for Stripping of the Altar and the Reserving of the Sacrament On April 2nd, join us at 12 p.m. for our Good Friday Service, with the Solemn

Collects, The Veneration of the Cross and the Holy Communion April 4th, join us for our Easter Day Service at 9 a.m.

Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets, Saturday, April 10. Join us on a fun filled day of wine tasting, lunch and outlet shopping. Price - $85.

Psalm 27: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”

—V. R ya n

5 mile runs and rifle drills are on the way out.

The new 10-week basic-training program includes zig-zag sprints and strengthening exercises, like sit-ups, which will toughen the pudgy recruits who lack muscle mass and bone

strength along with more hand-to-hand combat and techniques on how to use improvised weapons like pieces of wood or blunt objects in combat.

Your information officer provided this information to you.

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Basic training is changing to toughen recruits for battle. The U.S. Army is modifying its iconic basic-training program for the first time in 30 years.

Troops will begin a program that focuses on skills needed for the battlefield in Afghanistan and Iraq—the

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