Co-op City Times 03/29/14

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Vol. 49 No. 13

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Councilman King and Co-op City leadership to meet regularly over community’s concerns

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Helen Atkins, City Councilman Andy King, the Bernard Cylich, and Rev. Calvin Owens. community’s elected representative in A representative of the Co-op City Times New York City government who began was also invited to sit in on the meeting his first full two-year term this past At the outset of the meeting, General January, last Thursday Manager Vernon Cooper began what is hoped will stressed that that the combe a series of regular munity and the Councilman meetings with Co-op have the same vested interest in getting adequate city City’s management and services to the community Board representatives to and added that much of the discuss a number of conwork that Management, the cerns in the community Board and other community about the ways New leaders do to regularly lobby York City government city agencies for help cannot can do a better job at probe successful without the viding the residents and intervention and help of the shareholders the services Councilman Andy King City Council representative they are due both as citizens and taxpayers. for the community.

The meeting was attended by General That help may include making sure Manager Vernon Cooper and a continthat the community receives fair and gent of five current Board Directors— just assessments from the city in the President Bill Gordon, Vice President

BY BILL STUTTIG

Income Affidavits in the mail, thanks to Congressman Engel

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Earlier this week, Riverbay Management was advised by the office of Congressman Eliot Engel that postal officials have assured the elected official that Co-op City residents will soon begin receiving their income affidavits since the time sen-

sitive documents were going to be delivered starting on Thursday after sitting in the post office for more than 1 week.

“I was furious when Riverbay (Continued on page 11)

Two of the four WTC parachutists arrested here for the same crime in 2012

Two of the three men arrested this week for allegedly parachuting off the top of the new World Trade Center on September 30th had attempted a similar stunt in Co-op City in late 2012, but were arrested just moments before they were to take the dangerous plunge by alert Public Safety officers.

On December 4, 2012, James Brady and Andrew Rossig, two of the individuals charged this week with felony crimes related to the World Trade Center jump in September, were two of four individuals arrested just moments before they were allegedly going to jump off the roof of Building 24 in Co-op City 15 months ago.

Weeks prior to the arrests in 2012, there were unconfirmed reports from

BY BILL STUTTIG

residents in the community that they had witnessed parachutists jumping off a Co-op City building. Public Safety commanders had no further information to confirm these reports, but nevertheless the department was put on alert for suspicious activity of this nature.

Late in the evening on December 4th, 2012, two Public Safety officers who were just going off duty spotted a group of individuals who they thought were acting suspiciously in the vicinity of Building 24. While radioing ahead for help, the officers continued to track the individuals as they gained access to Building 24 and took an elevator up. The 2 officers, (Continued on page 2)

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Fifteen pick up petitions to run for the Board of Directors; Deadline for submission is April 7 Fifteen shareholders picked up qualifying petition packages this week for the annual election of the Riverbay Board of Directors which will take place on Wednesday, May 21.

The petition period for those who hope to qualify as candidates began this past Monday, March 24th, and will conclude at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 7th, when all signed petitions are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department, located in the Administrative building at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Out of the fifteen resident shareholders who picked up petitions to run for a seat on the 2014 Riverbay Board of Directors this week, 5 are incumbent Directors, three are former Board Directors, several others who have run for the Board in the past, and a couple who are running for the first time.

According to the Riverbay Legal Department, those who picked up petitions as of presstime yesterday are Linda Berk, Alonzo Newton, Frank Belcher, Lynne Brookes, Emmanuel Torres, Dr. Amrendra Singh, William Craft,

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Eleanor G. Bailey, Daryl Johnson, Leah Graham, Raymond Tirado, Tony Illis, Kevin Lambright, Sebastian Ulanga and Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens.

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

Those interested in participating in the Board election can request their qualifying election packages in person, which will include the candidate’s petitions, at the Riverbay receptionist during normal business hours at the Administrative Desk in Bartow Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

At that time, the Riverbay Finance Department will access the prospective candidate’s financial record to determine whether or not they are indebted to the Riverbay Corporation, as per election rule B (3). (See pages 26-28.)

After 5 p.m. weekdays or throughout the weekend, qualifying election packages (Continued on page 4)

Cogen plant, hedging strategy helps manage winter energy cost increase The brutally cold winter of 2013-14 demanded lots of electricity from Riverbay’s cogeneration plant to keep the community warm, but thanks to the energy independence the plant provides Co-op City, this winter’s energy costs were far less than they might have been if all energy had been purchased from Con Edison.

“The important value of the cogeneration plant for Co-op City residents is that we control our own destiny regarding energy costs,” said Riverbay Finance Director Peter Merola “This past winter’s exceptionally cold weather really demonstrated the value that shareholders are realizing from the investment in the cogeneration plant.”

Riverbay’s cogeneration plant burns either natural gas or diesel fuel to create electricity for the community and then captures the waste heat that comes from the plant’s turbines to produce steam and make even more electricity with that steam.

If the cogeneration ability didn’t exist, the community would have to buy all its energy from Con Edison. This past winter, buying electricity and gas only from Con Edison would have cost

BY JIM ROBERTS

$12.M compared to the actual total energy cost of $10.6M, according to figures from Riverbay’s energy management consultant, Great Eastern Energy.

“Unlike the typical customer who just buys gas from Con Ed and pays the market price which can rise dramatically during very cold winters, we choose not to do that,” Merola said.

“This past winter, if we had just bought gas from Con Ed, we would have paid several million dollars more compared to managing our own fuel supply and having an outside company manage that on our behalf.”

Reining in energy costs for Co-op City is accomplished through a comprehensive strategy built on the flexibility the cogeneration allows. Firstly, Riverbay buys natural gas from Great Eastern Energy to burn in the plant to create electricity through Con Ed’s interruptible rate tariff that saves approximately $3M each year versus the commercial rate.

As part of that tariff, during peak demand times for natural gas, Con Ed can require customers, including Riverbay, to stop using natural gas and (Continued on page 2)

2 As the Chair of the Election Committee, by rule, I will not be able to write any viewpoints until after the election. This viewpoint will be my last until at least June. Also, because of my serving on the Election Committee, by rule, you will not be seeing any endorsements from me or my fellow Board members who comprise the Election Committee.

I have tried to avoid blowing my own horn, but feel it is necessary to point out that I have been a member of the Board of Directors for 4 years, and have been Chairperson of the Election Committee 3 of those 4 years. The only year I was not chair was the year I had to run for re-election and therefore was not qualified by rule to serve on the committee.

In my opinion, Directors have

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burn oil instead. That happened several days this winter, and because diesel fuel is about three times more costly than natural gas, fuel costs for those days were approximately $240,000 higher each day.

However, through a hedging program carried out by Great Eastern Energy for Riverbay, natural gas contracts were bought earlier in the year to lock in the price of natural gas. The price that Great Eastern locked in turned out to be lower than the price of natural gas this winter because of

Parachutists

Doing the best for this community Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014

avoided serving on President’s Message unable to get the entire Board to parthe committee for ticipate in an evalutwo reasons: the ation of our manwork involved and President agement company. the fact that they As an aside, I was recently cannot endorse and help candidates to informed that HUD has made stateget elected. Some Directors have no ments that they will soon be evaluatproblem bashing the committee yearly, ing our corporation. I cannot say I and making annual protests, but have never volunteered to serve on the comenjoyed being President; For me, it mittee and make the decisions to try to was almost a full time job and I do keep our elections fair. not like being a politician, but if I My year as President has been one have the opportunity to serve in this of highs and lows. This was a job I position again, I will serve this comnever campaigned for, but one in munity to the best of my abilities. which I tried to do what I thought was I am asking everyone reading this best for our community. This year, we article to vote in the upcoming election. There will be 3 forums, one in had three Open Board meetings and I each community center, come listen feel I established a good relationship to your candidates. There will be 3 with most members of the Board. My Co-op City Times election issues; biggest disappointment was that I was

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the extreme cold, when natural gas prices rose by approximately 500% at times.

“Hedging means buying and locking in pricing for the future,” Merola said. “Let’s say that gas for your car is now $3.65 and you would be happy if you could buy future contracts for the next six or 12 months and lock in that price.

“If gas prices go up, you save money, and if the prices go down, you lose money but what you do get is certainty for your budget that you know

then joined by other Public Safety officers while others surrounded the building in case they jumped, took the next elevator up to the top floor, accessed the roof and found the four individuals with parachutes ready to take their thrill seeking plunge.

The four were taken into custody, and handed over to the NYPD for questioning and then taken to Bronx Central Booking where they were held overnight and then reportedly charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing.

According to media reports, two of the four who were arrested in Co-op City, were again arrested this week for the alleged execution of their thrill seeking hobby on September 30th, 2013 at the World Trade Center.

According to a report on Yahoo.com, an attorney for Rossig stated that his client could not believe that it was so easy to gain access to the new World Trade Center site.

The jumps by the three alleged thrill seekers and their arrest this week, six months after, made national news and increased concern about the security of the new building, believed to still be a target of terror groups.

In Co-op City, two of the alleged jumpers found out first hand that security in Co-op City is perhaps tighter than that of the World Trade Center as the same alleged stunt was stopped here the previous year.

The arrest of the alleged thrill seekers in Co-op City in 2012 made barely a ripple in the media world, except for an article in the Co-op City Times.

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what the price is that you will have to pay and you’re not subject to the volatility,” Merola said.

When Riverbay had to burn oil on the days Con Ed designated, Great Eastern Energy was able to sell the natural gas that was already locked in at the lower prices on the market and make a $2.3M profit for Riverbay.

This hedging strategy was a key reason that energy costs remained manageable through the brutally cold winter.

Total energy costs for Riverbay for

But if authorities were paying attention, or treated the Co-op City incident with more than “a slap on the wrist” for the offenders, perhaps they would

Read what your candidates have to say. If you are a long time resident, ask yourself, has Co-op City gotten better? If you are a new resident, is Co-op City meeting the expectations that caused you to move here?

While it would be inappropriate for me to tell you who to vote for, I encourage you to support those candidates for the Board who you think will best serve our corporation, those who will work to responsibly advance the Riverbay Corporation, and protect the investments we have made in our homes and community.

I encourage you to evaluate carefully what the candidates are proposing and cast an informed vote.

Above all else, use your intelligence and common sense to make your decision. This is your home. the three months from December, 2013 through February, 2014 were $10.6M, compared to $9.7M in the same period last year.

This past winter was one of the coldest and snowiest in New York over the past 30 years. Total electricity production by Con Edison rose to 14,625,872 megawatt hours this year, compared to 14,177,542 last year. Electricity prices charged by Con Ed reached an all-time high of 27 cents per kilowatt hour in February, 2014, according to Great Eastern Energy.

have found their suspects a lot earlier or would have averted the embarrassing security breach and dangerous stunt all together.

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King hosts townhall meeting in Co-op City

City Councilman Andy King will be joined by Riverbay Management and representatives from the NYC Dept. of Health at a townhall meeting with Co-op City residents on Thursday, April 3, to discuss healthrelated topics, such as “sanitary” conditions in the home, measles and Legionnaires ’ Disease.

The meeting will be held in Room 45 of the Einstein Center at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on the townhall meeting, contact the office of Councilman King at (718) 6845509.

Church celebrates Community Day on April 5th

Co-op City’s Church of the Savior will celebrate their new larger worship space in the community with a Community Day service beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5th. According to Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, Pastor of the longstanding Co-op City church, numerous elected and community officials, as well and Mayor Bill de Blasio have been invited to the service. All who come to the service are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the church’s food pantry.

The new church is located in Building 1A, 920 Baychester Avenue.

Riverbay Fund’s Spring celebration

A “spEGGtacular” Spring celebration, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, has been scheduled for Saturday, April 19, on the Section 1 Greenway, 12 – 4 p.m. This event is FREE and all are invited at attend.

An Egg Hunt will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. There will also be sack races, a hula hoop contest, egg & spoon race and much, much more.

In case of rain, the venue will be moved to the Dreiser Auditorium.

For more information, please contact the Riverbay Community Relations Department at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3532.

Riverbay Fund’s Open Mike resumes April 4, 7 - 9 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER

FRONT PA G E

Annual Income Affidavits

The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway.

The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co op City after March 31, 2014, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2014. Currently, surcharges based upon 2012 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2014. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 based upon data taken from your 2013 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2013 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2013 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2014.

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

In cases where there are two shareholders of an apartment and if one of the shareholders has permanently vacated the apartment, it is important that the remaining shareholder submit documentation to Riverbay Corporation as to where the vacating shareholder currently resides. Acceptable documentation could be (1) driver’s license with current address, (2) copy of the apartment lease, (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submitted with the Income Affidavit, the income affidavit

will be returned as incomplete and a 50% surcharge will be assessed each month until the documentation is submitted.

The shareholder will be liable for all surcharges assessed, no credits will be issued for surcharges already assessed.

Shareholders should take note that 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, 2014. In this case, you would 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 directly 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 21st and Thursday, April 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 38. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed

Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

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, 2014.

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 Eliot Engel’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 3.

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

4. Multi Service, 140 Carver Loop.

Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of 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, 2014 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320 3300, Ext. 3388.

7th Grader wins Co-op City Spelling Bee

Gottfried Ofori (left), a 7th grader at Mount Saint Michael Academy and a resident of Co-op City, won the Co-op City Spelling Bee sponsored by the African American Association and the Riverbay Fund on Saturday, March 22. Gottfried received the grand prize of $100. The second place winner was Alec-Leofred M. Gonzalo, a 5th grader at PS 121 ($50 gift card) and the third prize winner was Trejan Vacianna, a 6th grader at Nativity of Our Blessed Lady ($25 Barnes & Noble gift card). Among the other contestants were Baaba Koomson, who finished in 4th place; Alyssa Bowman, Elijah Creel, Frances Lavezzari, Sahran Odom, Stephen Ogunbiyi, Raine Samuels and Kayla Pluviose. Congratulations to all of the contestants, and keep up the great work!

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can be picked up at the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center, however, these packages will not include the qualifying petitions and the prospective candidate will have to return the next business day during normal business hours so that their financial eligibility can be determined by the Finance Department before they are given the petitions which must be signed by at least 75 shareholders to be eligible to participate in the election.

Signed petitions must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 7.

Shareholders will be voting to fill five open seats on the Board again this year.

The five vacant seats on the Board result as the current terms of Directors Eleanor Bailey, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson and Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens are expiring.

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

There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 7, 2014.

A candidates’ meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 15 in Room 31 in the Bartow Community Center.

The official listing of candidates will then be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 19th.

On Saturday, April 26th, the first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Co-op

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City Times, in which each of the candidates will place statements and advertisements outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community.

Three official Candidates’ Forums are scheduled this year. The first will be held on Monday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The second official Candidates’ Forum will take place on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium B, and the third and final Forum has been scheduled for Monday, May 12th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center.

The annual meeting of shareholders to elect candidates to serve three-year terms on the 15-member Board, which sets policy for the Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community, has been set for Wednesday, May 21st.

Voting will be conducted by voting machines in building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 21st. After the polls close on May 21st, the tallies will be counted after 9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 29th.

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times on Saturday, May 31st.

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

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Last year, the 2013 Election Committee certified that a total of 5,572 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board Election, 273 votes more than in the previous year’s Board election. Of the 5,572 votes cast last year, 5,473 were machine votes, 49 were stand-by ballots, 50 were absentee ballots. There were no challenge ballots in the 2013 Board election.

5,013 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2013 Board election.

The 2014 Election Committee is comprised of its chair, Board President Bill Gordon, with Directors Othelia Jones and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab serving as co-Chairs and shareholders Shirley McCann, Rashmin Metha, Crystal Paris, Saul Weber, Diane Rodriguez and James Robinson.

As the petition period progresses, Director Gordon reemphasized this week, on behalf of the 2014 Election Committee, the importance of prospective candidates reading the election rules and regulations that they receive with their petition packages to ensure that they do not get disqualified for non-compliance.

“These election rules are extremely important because they are very specific about what candidates and their supporters are allowed and not allowed to do,” said Director Gordon. “If anyone is unsure about any of the rules, or if you have any questions regarding the 2014 Election rules and regulations, I urge you to put them in writing

as soon as possible and address them to the chair of the Election Committee for clarification.”

The Election Committee chair also emphasized that prospective candidates should ensure that their qualifying petitions are completely and accurately filled out before they are submitted by the April 7th deadline.

“Prospective candidates are required to collect at least seventy-five signatures and should make sure that those who sign their petitions do so very clearly, and include their building and apartment number so that their residency can be verified and their signature certified,” said Director Gordon. “As a safety precaution, I would advise that you collect more than the required number so that if any are disqualified for whatever reason, you will have extra signatures that can be considered to give you the best chance of being certified to run in the election.”

Underscoring the importance of all Riverbay shareholders participating in the election, Director Gordon said: “I encourage you to support those candidates for the Board who you think will best serve our corporation, those who will work to responsibly advance the Riverbay Corporation, and protect the investments we have made in our homes and community.

“I encourage you to evaluate carefully what the candidates are proposing and cast an informed vote. Above all else, use your intelligence and common sense to make your decision. This is your home,” Director Gordon said.

Annual Spring Spruce-up Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014

Although it may not feel like it yet, spring is officially here and as always, various departments within Riverbay responsible for the maintenance and upkeep inside and out of the buildings are well prepared and have already hit the ground running, in terms of implementing our spring clean-up procedures, as weather permits (remember, we were expecting snow as recently as last Monday).

Every year, Management holds a series of meetings that include the Directors of these departments and other key staff members, to discuss clean up and spruce up scheduling along with other related work that we routinely do during this time of year. This work also involves new developments that we feel should be included – all aimed at improving conditions in and around the community. The departments in question include Buildings and Grounds, Commercial Leasing, Construction, Cooperator Services Office, Maintenance, Parking Facilities and Restorations. In fact, as you walk around or ride throughout the community, you can see that work crews began their spring cleaning procedures as early as about a week ago.

The Grounds workers have already begun to plant flower beds, re-seed the lawns around the buildings and along the Greenway and apply top soil and mulch to accentuate the landscape and promote new growth; they have begun to repair or replace post and chains as needed.

Our Construction Department will begin the process of adding a pedestrian path along the north Greenway to link the area near the rear of Building 25 to the

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Dreiser section of the development, to circumvent people from having to walk a long way around the Greenway in order to get to the opposite side of the complex.

The electricians are installing the new L.E.D. bulbs in the fixtures that are recessed in the ceiling of the portico areas around each building, which are dramatically improving the lighting in said areas, as it relates to increased brightness and lumens, while simultaneously reducing the amount of electricity needed to operate said fixtures; existing light pole fixtures will have the lenses cleaned and the fixtures themselves wiped down and/or painted as needed and many of these fixtures are slated for the new L.E.D. bulbs as well.

The Maintenance Department has begun its inspection and repair of the playground equipment as needed; the Grounds Department will maintain and paint benches, tables and chairs as needed.

The CSO Managers and Director will coordinate the order in which the spring clean up work is done in their respective buildings by the Buildings and Grounds, Maintenance and Restorations staff, based upon review of building inspections that were conducted as a team just a few months ago. This helps ensure that the buildings that need the most work are the first to get the work done.

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will start power washing garages as early as next week and will be painting and stenciling parking spaces along the blacktop and parking lot areas around the garages and the Bartow Mall. The stairwells, elevators, attendant booths and other related areas in the garages will receive detailed cleaning and the bathrooms cleaning and restoration as well.

The rental rooms in the centers will be painted as needed and with the construction work taking place at the plaza of the Bartow mall, we will be able to start renovating Room 31 in the Bartow Center as was done in Room 45 of the Einstein Center last year by our in-house staff.

During our spring clean up meeting, we talked about establishing a theme that the departments and the community could identify with and want to follow.

This year, we want that theme to be about “Improving and Accentuating” the cleanliness of the community. Although the City of New York has given our community the second highest cleanliness rating issued to communities in the city, we know there is always room for improvement and we are shooting for number one.

In order to highlight and emphasize this year’s theme, we will increase the number of waste receptacles placed throughout the community and stencil them to read “Help Keep Co-op City Clean, Please Don’t Litter.” We will use the same slogan on signs and strategically place on fences, lawns and other areas around the complex and we will be proactive about cleaning areas around the perimeter of the complex, in order to improve curb appeal.

We are also holding a contest to acknowledge the best job performance by our Porters. In the past, acknowledgements were by building and we recognized the best building in each section.

This year, however, the supervisors want to give acknowledgement to individuals and also for the first time, the acknowledgements will be in every department that has Porters, so therefore, the job performance of the work done by Porters in the high rise buildings, community centers, parking garages and vacant apartments will be recognized. The Directors, Supervisors, CSO Managers and General Manager will all play a part in selecting the winners, by department.

Every year, Management meets with a number of city and state agencies to discuss conditions around the development that are under their jurisdiction to address.

5 We will start these meetings next, starting with the Department of Sanitation, Department of Environmental Protection, the Parks Department and the City Department of Transportation. This year, for the first time, we will meet with agencies one-on-one instead of as one group.

The group meetings were too long and did not allow us to have individualized discussions with each agency, which we believe is essential to getting through all of the items or issues that may be on the table. We are pleased to report that all of the aforementioned agencies were very receptive to the change. We’ll keep you posted.

Food vendors Several cooperators have expressed their concern and frustration about the presence of food vendors on the streets of Riverbay in general and in front of the community centers, specifically. When this situation first developed, we immediately inquired about these vendors’ right to just pop up on Riverbay property and start setting up shop, however, we were informed by the New York City Police Department that these individuals had permits which gave them the right to operate on premises, provided that there was at least a 12 foot wide clearance on the sidewalk for pedestrians. To add to this dilemma, if there is not enough clearance on the sidewalk, they can actually be on the street, provided that they are not blocking parking meters and are not in the same spot for longer than 2 consecutive hours.

Thus far, there has been little that we can do, short of reporting and asking the City of New York to inspect to ensure that everything that they are doing is in order and complies with the law. As a result, we have been able to have summonses issued to at least two vendors by these actions alone. In addition, we have scheduled a meeting for next week with elected officials, city agency representatives and community leaders to discuss our options with respect to forcing these vendors to go somewhere else. Some of the attendees will include, along with Management and members of the Board of Directors, Councilmembers Andy King, Annabelle Palmer and Jimmy Vacca; representatives from Congressman Engel’s and Assemblyman Benedetto’s offices; representatives from the Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Community Board 10. The vendor/s in question will also be in attendance.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Recently I was walking home from work and I looked up at one of the buildings here in Co-op City (20A Asch Loop) and saw a couple of balconies missing huge chunks of slab from the edges. And these are balconies that were closed for a long period of time, now this. That is inexcusable, and if I were the owners of those apartment, I would be outraged. What is the excuse for this? "Oh, we will get to that later," “We didn't do that buildTo the Editor: It is really sad that we have 15,000 families living in Co-op City and we can't get an opportunity for Verizon to come and give us a presentation. Why do we have to subject ourselves to Cablevision?

This is supposed to be a democracy, To the Editor: As suggested, I submitted my questions and concerns to Ms. Carter of the MTA since the lack of time did not permit answers to them on Monday, March 17th at the Management Forum in Dreiser Loop.

They are as follows: 1) What study and/or observation was made and over what period of time to determine that our bus services should be altered in 2010?

2) What was broken that necessitated the changes that were instituted? And

Excuses, excuses

ing yet!”

More likely, they will have an excuse for it just like an excuse for the failed deal with community bank and having to get another loan. I find that to be failure, because it was understood that we had a deal similar to the one now, and it was rejected. And someone will say I don't know what I'm talking about. Just like the Cablevision deal that went south, which will be crammed down our throat in six month.

Why no Verizon?

justice, the greatest good for the greatest number, equality. We, the cooperators, have spoken. We would like a Verizon presentation.

We have a right to choose how we spend our money.

My biggest question is why is the Board and the Managing firm blocking

Questions for the MTA

who were they supposed to benefit? They have proven to be extremely detrimental to the community as a whole.

3) Residents who must work late hours and have to wait under the New England Thruway underpass between Edson and Baychester Avenues are, and have been prime targets for unscrupulous individuals, due to the uncertainty of bus schedules.

4) On Monday, some changes were indicated for the Spring and Summer.

What about the Fall and Winter when weather conditions are most challenging?

According to the elected leaders here, we were not informed right. Even though we had many building association meetings and three town hall meeting, we didn't know enough. Yet they haven't said that their contract is up in 2015, and the rush to get another vote is necessary, while rejecting Fios at the last shareholder meeting. I would and many would like to hear why they don't come.

Not from the mouth of Management, or the elected leaders.

—David Sanquiche Verizon?

Something smells, and when it smells, it will soon start to stink.

Co-op City had better wake up and stop this Board and Management firm from making choices that we are very much against.

—Patricia Mayo Bonaparte We have submitted petitions, attended “mock public hearing” which the MTA held only because they were mandated to do so, and where the attendees were made to feel insignificant.

I am quite confident that I do not speak for myself, but for countless others, when I say, that the MTA’s recurring financial woes would be alleviated if fingers weren’t so sticky, pockets so deep and greed and overall mismanagement were not so prevalent.

Your response to these issues will be appreciated.

—Novella Thomas

Window Guard Forms Delivery Schedule

Bldgs. 6, 7, 8, 9 & Debs and Defoe Townhouses Window Guard forms will be delivered from Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4 to residents in Buildings 6-9 and Debs and Defoe Townhouses who did not return their forms or those who did not fill them out completely.

Employees will wear Riverbay IDs. Please fill form out completely, sign it and return it using the envelope provided.

Thank you.

—Riverbay Window Guard

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 10

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

Building 10

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100, 120 & 140 Debs Place

June 30, 2014

June 30, 2017

Co-op City Times

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Derek Alger

Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 646.261.1761 or 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Public Safety Report

CCPD promotes Drowsy Driving Awareness

By being aware of the signs of drowsy driving and taking steps to avoid driving while tired can save your life. If you find yourself having difficulty focusing or if you cannot remember the last few miles driven, you may be tired and need a break. If you find your head nodding, frequent blinking, rubbing your eyes, touching your face or hair, it may be your body telling you it needs sleep. If you find yourself drifting out of your lane, tailgating or going over rumble strips, it is a good idea to pull over for a rest. Driving while drowsy seems to have the same result as driving while drunk.

If you find yourself experiencing any of the above signs of being tired, safely pull over to take a break.

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

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

If you combine Drowsy Driving with Drunk Driving, you are setting yourself up for an almost certain disaster. Recent media events detail numerous arrests for drunk driving, yet people continue to drive drunk. Remember, if you drink, do not drive. If you drive, do not drink. The Department of Public Safety urges all residents of Co-op City to make sure all members of their family take steps to insure they are safe when on the road. Remember, experts ideally recommend eight hours of sleep per night. The closer to this number of hours of sleep you can get, the better your driving skills will be.

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

Previously, a driver could only be pulled over for another traffic infraction and given a summons for texting and driving, in combination with another infraction. Now texting and driving alone is cause for being pulled over and issued a summons. Texting and driving in New York State carries a minimum fine of $150 and up to five points on your license.

Looking at a text, sending a text or otherwise looking at a cellular device are all primary, summonsable offenses. Texting and driving is a leading cause of fatal automobile collisions. Young people are at an even higher risk due to lack of driving experience.

Please make all drivers in your household aware of this new law. Take the pledge with all family members not to Text and Drive at www.ItCan Wait.com.

During the spring, it may be likely that drivers might be taking more trips and transporting children or other passengers in their vehicles. It is very important that all drivers are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

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2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2916, Environmental Health and Safety Consultant: The consultant is to provide all manpower, equipment, materials and services required to competently, completely and promptly serve as a technical advisor to Riverbay management.

Pre-Bid Meeting: April 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: April 29, 2014, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2910, Printing of the Co-op City Times: Printing of the Co-op City Times newspaper for a two year period.

Bids Due: April 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2899, Elevator Modernization at Building 14 & New Elevator for Bartow Center Bid Due: April 10, 2014 at 2 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Originally posted: January 16, 2014

Open to all applicants

Job Reference #14-03

Janitorial Part-Time Porters Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Residential Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to Community Centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary.

Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment) Days and hours will vary. _______________________________________________________________________ Open to all applicants: March 12, 2014 to March 28, 2014

Originally posted: March 12, 2014

Job Reference # 14-12

Maintenance Temporary Utilityperson (10) Under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, candidate will be responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance repairs throughout the development for the summer A/C season (April until October).

Perform HVAC repairs, including clearing of condensation lines, blower fan and motor replacement. Perform plumbing repairs on lines up to 2 1/2 inches diameter. Snake sewer lines as required with manual and electric equipment, as well as perform electrical troubleshooting and repair of apartment & public space circuits and devices. Candidate will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements - Knowledge of Maintenance techniques and procedures with an emphasis on plumbing and electrical repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills for the repair of various plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems related to hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs. Must have effective written/oral communication in English and good customer service skills. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment).

Days and hours may vary.

Originally posted: March 18, 2014

Job Reference # 14-13

Requests for internal transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services Department by March 25. Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Janitorial Bulk Driver Selected candidate will be responsible for the pick-up and transport of bulk garbage, residential & commercial debris and corporate equipment throughout complex to designated area(s). Applicant will be required to maintain logs as they pertain to assigned vehicle maintenance, mileage and physical condition. Candidate may need to pick-up and deliver supplies and/or staff, in addition to general porter work. Applicant may be called upon to respond to emergencies throughout the Co-op City complex, perform seasonal duties, including snow removal, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary.

Familiarity of OSHA and safety requirements related to job performance is required. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather.

Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment).

Days and hours will vary.

Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. *Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer*

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AC Preventive Leak Initiative

Throughout the history of Co-op City, the most problematic and expensive maintenance issue we’ve encountered has been the damage caused by convector leaks during the air conditioning season.

Year after year Riverbay expends millions of dollars in corrective and repair costs to address the flooding damage that resulted from blockages and back-ups in convector drain lines.

Even though the vast majority of Co-op City convectors have not leaked, one leaking convector can cause damage to the affected apartment, the adjacent apartments and apartments below.

In an effort to minimize the conditions that cause the back ups, we are asking residents to join us in a 3 phase leak prevention initiative.

Phase 1—Regular Convector Cleaning Beginning in the month of March, cooperators should clean their apartment convectors on a bi-weekly basis.

Recommended Convector Cleaning Procedures and a YouTube video link are printed on the reverse side of this notice.

Phase 2—Repeated Leak Convector Inspections Maintenance wants to perform a forensic inspection of any convector

that has had multiple leaks or floods during the past two years. This is to determine if there are any remaining conditions which put that convector at risk of flooding again. If any of your convectors fall under this category, please call your Maintenance Office to set up an appointment. (Riverbay may also reach out to apartments with problematic convectors to request an inspection appointment.)

Phase 3 - Drain Line Re-pitch If the Phase 2 forensic inspection described above is performed, Maintenance may determine that a convector that has leaked repeatedly requires a re-

pitching of its drain line. To do this, the wall will have to be broken and the drain line replaced. Following the repitching, cooperators should contact Restorations to schedule the plaster and painting of the broken wall. (Re-pitching, plastering and painting activities will require 2 or 3 days of access to your apartment.)

Please note that the majority of apartments will not require the activities indicated in Phases 2 & 3.

However, we cannot emphasize enough the need for every apartment to perform the Phase 1 convector cleaning activities described below.

As the spring season arrives, we want to take a moment to remind cooperators to maintain their apartment convectors and to clean them regularly. During the months when air conditioning is provided, it is beneficial to regularly check and clean your convectors even if you don’t use them.

Clogs occur as dust and debris accumulate in the convector drain lines, and can cause back-ups and flooding which can damage floors and apartments adjacent and below.

If cooperators follow the procedures recommended below, the potential for clogging will be greatly reduced and the efficient functioning of convector units will be facilitated. We suggest the procedures be performed bi-weekly for maximum effect.

A Co-op City convector cleaning video can also be found on YouTube: (www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXghE

z02WA).

Cleaning Procedures: 1. Turn off the convector before cleaning by moving the power switch to the middle position.

2. Remove the cover by lifting from the bottom and swinging out and up.

3. Remove any debris (coins, leaves, plant soil, loose scale, etc.) from the upper drip tray (long pan) and lower drip tray (drain pan).

4. Slowly pour one quart of hot water into the upper drip tray and check that it flows into the lower drip tray and down the drain. Do not continue to pour water if it doesn’t flow freely down the drain.

If the water flows down freely, pour another 3 quarts of hot water into the upper drip tray to ensure a tho.rough cleaning.

If the water does not flow from the upper

tray into the drain pan, it is likely that the spout is clogged. You can probably use a ballpoint pen to remove the debris from inside the spout and clear the clog.

If the water does not go down the drain of the lower drip tray, or becomes clogged, contact the Maintenance Office immediately at the number listed below.

5. Remove the filter located at the bottom of the convector unit to ensure it is clean: Clean filters allow for air to flow freely which is essential for the efficient operation of the convector.

During the winter, filters may be vacuumed or washed. During the summer. they must be vacuumed only. (In the summer, a wet filter can cause dirt to coagulate and hamper air flow).

6. Replace the cover by placing it flat against the convector front, lift the cover top

approximately 1 inch above the convector top and slide it down into position. Make sure the hooks at the bottom of the cover slide securely onto the rail at the bottom of the convector.

• Bldgs. 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Pl. Townhouses Maintenance Service, Dreiser Center, Rm. 6; (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts • Bldgs. 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Broun Place Townhouses Maintenance Service, Bartow Center, Rm. B; (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts • Bldgs. 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses Maintenance Service, Einstein Center, Rm. 37 ; (718) 320- 3300, and follow the prompts

Recommended Convector Cleaning Procedures

CCPD

passengers of all ages. Using the proper car seat greatly increases children’s safety when they ride in a vehicle.

Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle.

Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of an auto that has a passenger side airbag. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal. You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go, never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward.

Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained. Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more or taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, 40 to 100 pounds should use a booster seat.

Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should be placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible.

Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired.

Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1(888)DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1 (866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org.

Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision.

Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision. Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision. Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone.

Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries.

Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. Riverbay Corporation is happy to announce a $5 discount on the National Safety Council’s new online 6-hour course.

The online course is available at www.ddcnsc.org/ny.

There is currently a discount being offered in New York

Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014 State, the course is regularly $29.95, comes out to $24.95 with the discount. This discount comes up automatically at the current time. There is no other discount available with this reduced price. In the event that the discount is not automatic in the future, enter code #664 to receive a discount. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the

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9 same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Be aware of Co-op City’s new bicycle lanes.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is a part of your plans, be sure to designate a driver that will not drink.

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

Always remember, if you see something, say something. 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 or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Co-op City shareholders, I am pleading demand you honor our and begging that you will become Director’s Viewpoint rights to have safe pedesinvolved in forcing the city, state and fedtrian passage and better eral agencies to come to the table to disvehicular traffic movement Assistant Secretary cuss our needs for safe traffic solutions before this monster in our here in Co-op City. Folks, as I stated streets explodes. before, only we can do this for our comDo a check on Bay Plaza. The sidewalks are munity. not wide enough for walkers and handicap vehicles. Many drivers ignore the “Stop” signs at I have created a form letter for folks pedestrian crossways. who wish to write. You can copy it, cut it Walkers and handicapped people cannot cross out, sign it or modify it and send it to the agencies on our list. Remember everyone to the other side of the streets, even those with in your household can be involved. JUST timed clocks (which help), because the cars makDO SOMETHING!!!! ing a right or left turn accelerate, thereby preventDear Madam or Sir, ing the walkers from crossing so they lose time As one of the 60,000 residents of Co-op City, I before the light expires.

Eleanor Bailey

Building 30 A and B Association’s itinerary for the month of April: on Wednesdays from 12 to 1 p.m., sit and fit, with 1 to 3 Crochet class. Thursday, April 17th, we will have our monthly general association meeting with guest speaker Captain Apollo. Door opens at 7 with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m.

Second Reading: #14-15 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 12th, 2014

WHEREAS, Dr. Mark Vayn-khadler has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 100 Einstein Loop (1,272 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as an OB/GYN; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years with a 2 month rent concession and annual rental rates are

Building 30 A and B Association

It is our understanding that plans have been made to widen our #95 south exit off the New England to get to Bay Plaza Mall. We have a traffic nightmare on Bartow Avenue RIGHT NOW. How are the cars and trucks going to exit the Mall? They will find a way to go up and down our community streets trying to find a way out.

I urge you to treat Co-op City right. A new meeting of the minds is what is needed. People who talk together can solve problems amicably. NOW, NOT LATER, IS THE TIME. Sincerely, (Sign your name here) I thank you very much for your anticipated involvement. I can be reached at 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at Riverbay Board of Directors Office.

On Thursdays, April 10 and 24th, we will have line dancing, plus sit and fit, starting at 7 p.m. All these events take place in our Association Room that is located on the B side of the lobby of Building 30. Don’t forget we are planning a pot luck spring fling on May 3, so please come down to our next association meeting.

Building 30 A and B Association will be a partner in Section 5 Fun in the Sun on August 23 and we need volunteers. Those who are having a birthday or anniversary this week, the association wishes you a happy and healthy. Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended

by Resolution #95-44; and WHEREAS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 100 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dr. Mark Vaynkhadler, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s Management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution

#85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Bill Gordon, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin Owens, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul- Wahhab ABSENT FOR VOTE: Leah Graham, Andrea Leslie ABSENT: Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro PASSED

Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014

The Photography Workshop - Featuring instruction by Andre Morgan - Bring a camera or cell phone and learn how to take the perfect picture. Cameras will be available if you don’t have one. On Saturday, April 19, noon – 3:00 p.m., a walking photo session will commence after instruction. All ages welcome.

Strokes of Joy - We invite participants to let their spirits run free on canvas capturing the beauty of the Co-op City community. Bring a favorite photo or we can provide a subject if you don’t have one.

The relaxed environment is intended for people who have little or no experience painting, but all levels will be welcomed. Dates: May 30 (Adults), Time: 7 – 10 p.m. and May 31 (Youth). Time: noon to 3 p.m.

The Talking Quilt Workshop - Join us as we sew, stitch and weave our stories into a community quilt.

Participants will utilize old clothes, new and recycled materials as the framework for original pieces with one being infused within a community tapestry.

Building 25 Association

The building association board is beginning to wonder if there really is a Building 25 Association.

Judging by the turnout at most of our meetings, there is room for doubt. We usually see the same few faces, which we do appreciate, and occasionally a different one or two.

Anyway, our past meeting was hot and heavy concerning the MTA proposals and their manipulations of the so-called surveys. Let’s see. Their 1,000 so-called approval votes against our 5,000 signed petitions. I understand that the residents who attended the meeting were very vocal at times expressing their displeasure. Change is coming, who will benefit more – Co-op City or the MTA? Speaking of change, new building entrance doors that will be ADA compliant are in the works and improved intercoms are also coming. Riverbay will have a home page website that will display general information about Co-op City and have computer access to the different departments. You will also be able to pay your maintenance charges online.

Riverbay is to receive 20% of added revenue from the site. There is also new street lighting proposed throughout the development.

More good news. The broken mailboxes were finally repaired after a long runaround from the local post office. The blacktop pathway across the greenway between Building 25 and Building 8 is to be restored this Spring.

Resident Bell was concerned about not being able to access Ch. #591 (the information channel), the function of the lobby attendant and building security.

We would like to offer our condolences to the Bishop family for their loss.

Light refreshments were available at the conclusion of the meeting.

Laughter is a mood enhancer with no side effects.

REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE, SMELL OR HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Cooperators, not tenants.

—Dock Harvey

Income Affidavits

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Management informed me that Co-op City residents haven’t yet received their income affidavits,” said Congressman Engel. “Those affidavits are of no use to anyone if they are sitting at the Conner Street Post Office, and should be delivered immediately.”

The Congressman immediately reached out to the Acting Postmaster Lilliam Rodriguez, and was assured that the affidavits, as well as carrying charge statements that also had not yet been delivered, would be going out on Thursday.

For the past month, Management has been advising shareholders to contact the manager at the Connor Street station about the broken master locks on the mailboxes in various buildings, as well as the Post Master General and Congressman Engel’s office since the matter had to be addressed by the federal agency. Riverbay’s Assistant General Manager Joe Boiko also reached out to Engel’s office and the Congressman called on postal officials who said that the matter would be resolved this week.

Building 13 Association

Dates: June 28 (Adults). Time 7–10 p.m. and June 29 (Youth). Time: noon to 3 p.m.

The workshops will take place at the Association Room at 100 Casals Place. The three workshops listed above will be featured in an original film entitled, “The Art of Story Telling.” The events are made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund and the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program.

Rivers Run Community Garden – The next meeting will be at the Dreiser Center on April 17th at 7 p.m. in Room 9. Join us.

Mt. Airy Lodge Casino trip scheduled for Saturday, May 17. The bus is scheduled to leave from 100 Casals Place at 10 a.m. Payment is $40 payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Deadline for payment is March 30. ($25 slot play and $10 food coupon is offered by the casino and subject to change).

11 Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. is scheduled for November 15. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29. The trip is payable to Bldg.

13 Assoc. The contact information is listed at the end of the article.

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

—Leslie Peterson

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Things are not ringing up with this new intercom system Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014

Lots of cooperators in this community are very upset that a majority of the current Director’s Board voted down a resolution to invite Verizon to come to Co-op City to explain their position on installing their Fiber Optic Service here, FiOS. But, I want you to know that we can still get Verizon to the table, if this community votes properly.

Verizon How is it that elected Directors can vote against the overall good will of our community? If this community states that they want Verizon, then I believe that our Board has an obligation to bring them to the table.

Nevertheless, there were several things that I wanted this community to see with the Verizon resolution. The first thing, naturally, was to get Verizon to the table. But, not surprisingly, that didn't work.

The second thing was to get this community to see exactly how things are done with these Board members that are supposed to be representing everyone here. Now, let me tell you something right now. After that resolution was voted down, several Directors that voted no said they were proud of the way that they voted. Then again, you had two Directors that abstained from voting on that resolution. However, why in the world would a Director abstain from voting on this simple resolution?

Well, an abstention vote is considered by our Board as a vote of no. So, if confronted, they will most likely say: "No. I absolutely did not vote no on the Verizon resolution." But, is that necessarily the truth?

The answer is no. Therefore, I decided to raise this point in this viewpoint so that everyone here can see through exactly how these Board members are dealing with this community.

Okay, here are the names of the Board members that outright voted down the resolution to bring Verizon here: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Othelia Jones, and Rev. Calvin Owens.

Tony Illis and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab abstained from this vote. Amazing, huh?

Now, I want this community to stand up and hold every Director responsible for their vote.

MTA Buses One of the main questions that was raised to the MTA officials during the meeting on Monday, March 17th, was: "Why did you mess up our bus system if it wasn't broken?"

Surprised, they couldn't provide a reasonable response to this basic question.

Therefore, we are going to have to organize, on a large scale, and get our buses back.

Intercom Offers I'm in agreement with several people that voiced their opinion at that management forum about the new intercom system.

One of the biggest concerns is that several companies did not get a chance to display their intercom systems to everyone here. Now, from my point of view, we should have invited several companies to our community.

Additionally, there should have been articles in this paper so that cooperators could have seen the offers from these companies.

But, in my opinion, we go back to this Board policy of rubber-stamping everything from Management. "Um, it's time to vote. So, please close your eyes and say yes to everything."

Intercom Operations The intercom that you currently have in your home operates when someone presses a button to your apartment and then you answer through the intercom system.

However, the supposed new system will operate when someone presses 3 buttons to your apartment and then you respond with your telephone.

Now, this system might work for some people.

However, here are some things that we need to consider.

Management needs to take into consideration that some people have replaced their home phone with their cell phone. Therefore, some of these cell phones might not work properly in all areas of our community.

Also, they're assuming that everyone is going to have a phone that will be functioning at all times. However, some people might get their cell phone shut off because of payment issues.

Therefore, what happens when someone's phone doesn't work? Will they still be able to answer the door?

What about when there are two or more people that live in an apartment and only one cell phone rings?

However, the phone that rings belongs to a person that is traveling underground on a train.

Again, will they be able to let people in the building?

No. Bottom line: I do not like the idea of this intercom device ringing on a phone.

Plus, I don't like the fact that several companies were not given a chance to show their intercoms to our community.

Now, despite what Management says, those intercoms are scheduled to cost $1,161,891. So, is it a done deal? Amazingly, Management says no. But, then, how is it that they came up with this price?

Finally, Building 15A was scheduled to cost $52,050. And, the other building lobbies are scheduled to cost $2,039,059.

For all buildings, everything is supposed to cost $3,253,000 for the doors and the intercom systems.

Food Carts A lot of people have spoken to me about the street food carts that are throughout our community. “Why are

Daryl Johnson Viewpoint

they selling food right in front of our malls? “How can they just come here and set up their food stand?

Look, I sent the Board and Management some very good information on dealing on this matter. And, I will share this information with everyone in my next article.

Thanks.

Close I want everyone here to please vote properly in this upcoming election. Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-6714544 if you don't receive a response from your message.

You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

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This is our land - Part 7 Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014

The threshold question by Management Director’s in October, 2013 was: “Should the Riverbay Corporation give up any green space (vacant land) for development?”

“What is needed in the community, if we are to agree to any development?”

PREFERRED DEVELOPERS The possibilities of 6 locations for development identified in October 2013 are: 1. The area behind the firehouse along Aldrich over to former Mobile station along highway.

2. The area known as Veteran’s Park on Bartow at Asch Loop. The Veteran’s Park would be relocated and expanded.

3. The Bartow Center itself, including the parking area, the bingo hall, plus the Chinese restaurant and the plaza area in back along Asch Loop.

4. The area in front of Garage 5, along Bartow including the 100 x 300 plot on Co-op City Boulevard.

5. The area on Co-op City Boulevard at Bartow in front of the power plant, including the trailer park.

6. The waterfront area along the river and Co-op City Boulevard.

It was suggested that these areas are of prime interest because of their proximity to the Bay Plaza development. Another idea was to add a deck to Garages 4, 5 and 6 which would yield approximately 200 spaces per parking.

One developer suggested in December, 2013 that financial gain is not the only concern for this community, but there should be a balance between the needs of the residents and what makes financial sense for the community.

I am sharing this because initially I was not aware how anti-new development is among many residents.

Many of you have asked and I will continue advocacy for open spaces, cleared and cleaned up for anything, but more building, traffic and congestions. In any event, to move forward with what will be eventually presented by Management will depend on the Riverbay Board of Directors. So far, the majority of the Board has given the green light for exploration. Additionally, this is reportedly something Management has been exploring for the past two years.

PRESTIGE PROPERTIES Reportedly, 75 + new stores, Macy’s Department Store as their anchor tenant will be ready for business in the next months. As of to date, we have not been told what the plans are for controlling traffic coming in and out of the community. Hopefully, residents from the community will be able to obtain employment at a decent wage. We also need to be asking, how Bay Plaza traffic and new proposed development in Co-op City will impact our quality of life?

Also, WHY has the areas along Co-op City Boulevard been allowed to look like a dumping ground for garbage?

STREET VENDORS Our community has been chosen for those who make a living selling food from trucks parked on sidewalks. I have received complaints that they are not set up in Riverdale so why here? They are here because people are buying from them. Reportedly, they have all the appropriate licenses. However, if you cannot handle the strong scent and smoke when you choose to sit in our park area, you should call the Health Department and make a complaint. One cooperator says that her building will be getting a petition together to get vendors to remove their trucks from our community.

WILLIAMSBRIDGE CLUB Several cooperators of Co-op City's Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club worked in partnership with the International Affairs Division in celebrating Women's History Month at the UN Nations Church Center. Among the fantastic women making a difference locally and world wide are: Mary Olushoga, M. S. – African Women Power Network is the founder of awpnetwork.com an only platform powering small business success for African entrepreneurs. The African Women Power Network is recognized by the World Summit Youth Awards as one of the leading organizations supporting African Women in Technology. She will be invited to Co-op City in September.

Denese Ramadar, M.S. R.D. CD/N Monroe College St Lucia campus – has her M.S. in Nutrition Education

and Applied Physiology. She has been active in the National Kidney Foundation-Council on Renal Nutrition of Greater New York.

Carolina Velasco – Joined Linked in 2011 and educates the community organizations on using Social Media for Social Impact (SMS©) She serves on the Teens College Committee for Step Up Women’s Network, and co-leads events for the advancement of Women at LinkedIn and leads session for the SubSaharan Women’s Summit with Decisions in Democracy International. She will be invited to our annual College Fair in September.

Icilma V. Fergus, MD, FACC – is Director of Cardiovascular Disparities at Mount Sinai Medical Center in 2011. The Statistics are in and AfricanAmericans in particular are NOT well when it comes to heart disease and congestive heart failure. We are at the TOP of the chart of risk factors and death.

It is important that we all, women especially, enhance our educational awareness of our health and wealth.

David Robinson – Son of Jackie & Rachel Robinson: I attended an event and met Mr. Robinson who has lived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the last 30 years.

Developing his business as a coffee farmer, called Sweet Unity Farms, in Bara Village he oversees a coffee growing operation that supplies gourmet java to North America. We are in touch via e-mail concerning his presenting a workshop on entrepreneurship at our upcoming College Fair. He has opened a school and is passionate about youth services.

VOTING Soon cooperators will have an opportunity to let their voices be heard. Building Presidents are encouraged to begin the conversations now about the importance of voting. Also, Management is not running for the Board as seemingly suggested by some Directors. They are getting paid and cooperators expectations are high. Board members are un-paid volunteers.

HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS – including my son, March 22 his oldest son, 1989 his new youngest son, “Israel David” 2014 and his new grandson 9 hours later & my great-grandson, “King Messiah” – 2014. God’s blessing!

Contact me: Evelyn M. Turner, 917-324-1033 or 718-320-8088.

at jacqueline.carter@nycy.com for additional information.

We are now collecting our annual building dues of $5 per apartment and we are looking forward to 100% participation because your association works 100% to ensure that we continue with a voice for everyone. Look for the letters placed under your door and return it by Saturday,

March 29th either in the lobby or to the address on the envelope.

Winners of our prizes were both from the A-side this week. Congrats Mary Mutlock, 50/50, and Sylvia Polite, door prize.

—Marilyn McDaniel

Evelyn Turner

Happiness is SPRING. It is so wonderful to know it’s here and ready to do what she does best. The warmth of the sun brings the beautiful flowers and the green grass.

Our guest speaker from the Grounds Department is right on time, Alberto Velazquez, Supervisor. Thanks Mr. Velazquez for coming out to speak to us. He informed us that his department’s responsibility includes the outside of all buildings and the main greenways. He shared with us their plans to upgrade our flower beds located in the front of our building. He also said that the hedges in the back of our building will be tended to, as our president pointed out to them in the past.

The cooperators in attendance wanted to know about garbage being left behind when there are football practices and games. He stated he was unaware, but now they will speak to those that are holding the practices and games so there can be extra garbage cans put out during that time.

There was also a complaint about smells of urine in areas underneath our building, both A and B side, next to the walkway, located in the back of our building, noticeably more so when there are games played on the greenway.

Mr. Cooper has been advised of this problem previously and we did ask for lights to be put in these areas. He also took other complaints not belonging to his department and stated he would pass them on.

One complaint at this meeting was the fact that cars pull up to dumpster and people pick thru it then drive off leaving behind a mess.

We were brought up to speed with information from our VP, Ms. Clarke, who attended the meeting in Bartow regarding transportation. She shared that there are currently 7 city buses running throughout Co-op and most are not a straight ride within Co-op, therefore transfers must be obtained. At that meeting, it was also said that there would be restructuring of some lines. There will be a change in the Express bus service schedule and timing is everything, so check it before taking it as posted signs at the bus stop might not be correct. Send an email to transit

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Building 31 Association

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Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014 Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, April 12, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive.

Going to Mohegan Sun On Saturday, April 12, we will be going to Mohegan Sun in Conn., CT., leaving Dreiser at 10 a.m., Asch Loop at 10:15 a.m., and 135 Einstein Loop (135 Einstein Loop) at 10:30 a.m., and other stops to be added. Cost $40 per person. No refunds. Call for your reservation today: (718) 320-0033, (917) 2095334 or (718) 320-8035.

Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest for a fun-filled day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person, payable in 3 installments of $50 each beginning March 15, April

Building 10 Association

Building 10 Association will hold a meeting on March 31, in our meeting room, rear lobby of Building 10B. Mr. Joe Boiko, our new Assistant General Manager, will join us. The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m.

We will also be holding an election to fill some positions on the Association’s Board Committee. The following are the vacant seats: Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant of Arms. We also are looking to fill 2nd Vice President of Buildings A, B & C. If you would like to be part of the association committee, join us on Monday, March 31.

—Evelyn Santiago

Co-op City Democratic Club

To all members, please come to the next meeting scheduled for April 2nd at 6 p.m. in Room #28. Please bring all of your petitions to this meeting and please be on time.

—Shirley L. Saunders

Building 21 Association

There’s Gold in them meetings…

As we look around, we are sure to notice how beautiful our community looks in the spring and summer.

How fortunate we are to live amongst like-minded individuals who love where they live and are willing to do what it takes to keep it looking wonderful.

If you have not gotten a floor captain form for your floor, you may come by to pick one up on Friday from 8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. That is also a good time to drop your form off.

We try to accommodate as many people as we can when it comes to ideas. We want to thank those of you who expressed the fact that you appreciate the resources we bring to you from time to time. We still encourage you to participate as often as you can.

Don’t forget our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. We are neighbors and we are family, we will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association @gmail.com or call us at: 347-504-1821.

—Kevin Lambright

Sad News

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George Plummer, father of Donovan Plummer, Director of the Riverbay Grounds Department, on March 18. Funeral services will be in Ellenwood, Ga. Please join us in keeping Donovan and his family in your thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.

Black Forum

19 and May 17. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today. Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. More details to follow.

Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com.

Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join.

Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

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Co-op City and Loans

On July 14th, back in 1965, the “largest mortgage ever made to a cooperative organization” was signed in the Wall Street office of Morgan Guarantee Trust Company by that bank and New York State’s Housing Finance Administration (HFA). That $250,900,000 loan financed the construction of Co-op City.

That's how the loan was hailed in the fall ’65 issue of Co-op Contact, the newsletter of the United Housing Federation (a coalition of NYC labor unions which sponsored Co-op City) by Abraham Kazan, a founder of that Foundation, and the first president of Riverbay Corporation.

Forty years earlier, Kazan had barely been able to obtain a mere $1.2 million loan for another moderately priced housing cooperative in the Northwest Bronx.

Kazan considered that the quarter million dollar loan indicated “that the idea of cooperatives is no longer considered a strange radical idea, but an accepted and sound method for people to use to provide themselves with housing.”

“THE BASIC IDEA OF COOPERATIVES” The “basic idea of cooperatives,” he continued, “is that people have the ability by working together to benefit and help themselves.” The concept of working together, mutual aid, he pointed out is quite different from the generally accepted way of doing things. He said that our civilization, has been built on a different concept. One which stressed the dependence of people on others, but not for working together. The large masses were dependent on a few to provide them with goods and services they needed - at a profit. He continued that our society was built on that foundation. However, he had

said it is much more difficult for people to do things together in a group than to do them individually. But people learn, he concluded, and they accomplish together many things that they could not do individually.

These concepts discussed by Kazan were the guiding spirit of the UHF designers who envisioned our community, not just as a housing complex, but as a community with consideration for the needs of its entire diverse population.

80% of Co-op City space was left open for playgrounds, ball courts and fields.

Provision was made for three community centers each of which contained not only markets and stores, but also rooms for social, cultural, educational, religious and political activities. Rooms in buildings were set aside for children’s daycare, professional offices and meeting rooms for cooperators’ organizations.

We now have many active churches and synagogues, as well as centers providing day care, social, cultural, civic, political and senior services. But though there is a 200 member youth center in Section Five, there are 6,000 basically undeserved young people in our community. Some Board members introduced a resolution they thought could start filling that void by converting the space that formerly housed the Bingo Hall, and the Co-op City Cinema before that, into a

On Wednesday, April 2, at 1:30 p.m., the RETIREES’ General membership meeting will be held in the Dreiser auditorium. See you there.

Our Spring Bash will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. only for those persons who paid and attended our annual Holiday Party.

Suggest speaking to person who sold you your Holiday ticket. Come join the party. Contacts: Beverly W and Virginia S at 718-379-0377.

TRAVEL EVENTS: Thurs., May 8. A Spring trip to see the Biblical story of MOSES at the Sight and Sound Theatre, PA, plus a delicious luncheon at Good n Plenty’s family style dining. Matinee price: $125. SOLD OUT! No waitlist. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Beverly J., 718-3790377.

June 10-12 (Tuesday-Thursday).

Come stay and play at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. (Casino bonus TBD). Price: Double $400 pp/Single $490. $100 deposit required to hold seat. Package includes - All You Can Eat Crabs at Woodys Crab House, and the menu also includes fried chicken, shrimps and other delicious delights; shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; and on day of return, will stop at the Harrington Raceway & Casino and get a Free slot play and a Free buffet. (Final payment due Thursday, May 1.) Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/NCNW, 718-3202366.

Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the CROWN PRINCESS. (Final payment due by Wed., May 28.)

Contacts: Claudette D., 718-3794784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices

include transportation): Cancelled Wed., April 9 - the Radio City show. Artistic problems delay Rockettes’ ‘Heart and Lights’ until 2015.

NOTE–at the next RETIREES Meeting on Wed., April 2nd, see Committee members for your REFUND. Sat., April 19. BB King (King of Blues) show at Lehman Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, 8:00 p.m. Price – $75. Min. $40 deposit required to hold seat. Final payment due April 2.

Contacts: Paisley H., Eleanor B. Ione, Judy, and Regina.

GOOD AND WELFARE: Our condolences to Helen Blakes, our Correspondence Secretary, whose brother-in-law recently passed away.

Sadly, we recently lost a longtime friend of the RETIREES, Frenchy McDaniels, who passed away on March 10th. Best wishes to one of our honorary members, Miriam Henson, who recently celebrated her incredible 107th birthday. To members recuperating, you are thought of warmly and may the sun bring you new energy every day. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Members and friends, we require your telephone number, along with a deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for shows and/or trips.

Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Checks/money orders payable - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

Committee members will be available Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately 3:00 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 19.

“The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.”

—Claudette Davis

Bernard Cylich

Director’s Viewpoint

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

multi-use center capable of serving thousands of our young people. We knew that Riverbay could never fill the role of the city’s Board of Education, but felt our proposal could provide for renting the hall for the nominal “one dollar a year” to the non-taxable Riverbay Fund which would enable the Fund to apply for grants to pay for renovating the hall for a youth/young adult/community center, as well as hire a staff to develop and administrate a comprehensive program.

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES The main hall has a two story high ceiling and at one time had a stage. At the entrance area are two floors with rooms that could be used for offices, as well as for classrooms. The possibilities are endless -- basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics, wrestling, etc., classrooms for art, drama, computer sciences, tutoring, evening amateur music and theater workshops. Noted performers could be featured on Saturday evenings making the hall a sort of Bronx Apollo Theatre attracting audiences from the community, as well as shoppers from the giant mall at Bay Plaza.

WHY NOT? Why did a majority of Board members vote to reject this proposal? Surely they are aware that our young people are undeserved. Maybe they just don’t get the intent and practical values that guided Co-op City’s founders. Some Board members, however, remain committed to that vision and will attempt to re-introduce the Youth Center proposal when a new Board is seated in July.

WHAT THE 2010 CENSUS REVEALED According to the 2010 census 63.6% of our Co-op City residents are Black,

28.5% are Hispanic and 12.1% White.

While every Co-op City family met minimum and maximum income requirements when they moved here, many have since become victims of the economic crisis that has hurt minority communities twice as hard as the national average.

Some have even exhausted their unemployment benefits. A growing numbers of our neighbors are late paying carrying charges. Some even face eviction.

Riverbay collected more than a million dollars last year in fees paid for late payment of monthly carrying charges!

Of course, we are not a charitable institution. We get no government handouts and none of our employee nor vendors – certainly not our Wells-Fargo lender – will tolerate non-payment of money due them. We are simply not able to waive any cooperator’s monthly carrying charge obligation no matter how sympathetic we may feel. Still, we can and should find ways to aid such neighbors.

The $50 late fees and $200 legal fees that generated over one million dollars of Riverbay income last year (a half of one percent of Riverbay’s $200 million total income) punished the victims doubly, while making hardly a dent in our budget problems. I believe those penalties are harsh and unnecessary.

CAN THE COOPERATIVE SPIRIT BE APPLIED HERE? We should be reviving and applying the spirit and practices of the cooperative movement. We could start by reducing harsh and unhelpful late penalty fees.

I CAN BE REACHED… By mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY; by phone at 718-379-5874; by email at lichsr@ earthlink.net.

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The Drammeh Center

The Drammeh Center officially opens today marking a tribute to Women’s History Month and giving special recognition to the artistic work and life of the late great Nina Simone. Co-op City resident, Gladys De Jesus, who currently stars in Vy Higgenson’s new play Alive 55+ and Still Kickin will inaugurate the technology and culture center with a pow-

erful song.

Phase one of an oral history project has begun in Co-op City that focuses on residents’ and visitors’ experiences over the years. Of particular interest are stories of the local social life from the days of Freedomland to today.

The project will culminate with an exhibition at the new Drammeh Center in Co-op City during 2015.

I want to thank Director Bernie Cylich for being our guest speaker at Building 19’s General Meeting held on Friday, March 21. Mr Cylich’s presentation was very informative and enlightening on important issues that effect Co-op City’s community and its shareholders. There were many questions asked from those attending the meeting. Building 19 cooperators were eager to learn all we could so we appreciated the face-to-face answers to our inquiries, in order to improve our community.

Our next Steering Committee Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.

The Steering Committee is the planning, organizing and execution component of the Building 19 Association. We need volunteers to help carry out all elements of having a fun event and a scholarship fundraising event. Give us your ideas and your thoughts, but give us your legwork and active participation. Volunteers are needed to sit in the lobby to collect membership dues and signatures on petitions for various com-

By Saturday, March 29th, you may have felt that spring sprung and faded fast as winter was not over with us yet.

Before this special month that salutes women ends, let’s send a salute to those on the Broun Place Executive Board, Reverend Grace Emanuel – Secretary, Ms. Lillian Richardson – Treasurer, Mrs. Vivian Burrus - Vice President and Eva Lazaar - President.

The contents of two very important meetings were succinctly summarized in the last edition of the Co-op City Times. It is imperative to know the facts of these meetings. For Broun Place, members of the Executive Committee will be contacted and organized to get your signature on the MTA petitions.

These are very important petitions.

What do you think of a bus stop on

Hello, neighbors and everyone. Are you enjoying the weather, a break from all the snow we went through this winter, however in the midst, we can be thankful. The association had its general membership on March 30; it was standing room. We thank all cooperators who attended. Our guest speaker was Ms. Lois English, CSO Manager of Section 5. We were delighted and much information was provided by her regarding the (GFI) project, in which each apartment will receive a new socket in the kitchen, each bathroom and terrace, where water is used.

A smoke detector, with a life span of 10 years, now that’s a plus, will be installed in each bedroom. Ms. Lois also stated the convectors will be inspected and each door painted the

The Building Association is trying to get this building interested in meetings. I am trying to set up different department heads to come and speak. I try to think.

What would you be interested in? It is hard trying to guess where your interests

The project is made possible in partnership with local historians and urban scholars and aims to highlight social, cultural and environmental transformations throughout Co-op City’s history. People wishing to be interviewed on video are encouraged to bring memorabilia, photos, or other items to help illustrate their stories.

Interviews will be conducted in

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already narrow Asch Loop, as opposed to the one on Bartow in front of the former Bingo Hall? Share your thoughts with the Broun Place Executive Committee.

Another important meeting was held last week. It was the Building and Grounds Committee. By attending, we learned that the intention is to correct mistakes and to hear what is going on locally. Tulip bulbs poke out now, and bloom through April. Spring flower planting begins just after Mother’s Day. Recently, pick up of garbage has been inconsistent. We learned that the schedule is alternate days. Repairs of chain and post fences are underway and awaiting the arrival of new posts.

Attention, our next business meeting is April 24. The end of the year celebra-

tion will be in May and all are invited to the party. It will be a grand, celebrate spring and the Year 2014 party. Our great neighbor, Dave Garcia, will be our DJ! The rules regarding dog ownership are regularly published in the Co-op City Times. A dog without a leash should be reported to Public Safety. You can help by calling: 718671-3050. Thank you to Public Safety for the foot patrol officers. Even with bad weather, uniformed officers are on the lookout doing their walking tours.

Join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel – Secretary, Ms. Lillian Richardson – Treasurer, Mrs. Vivian Burrus - Vice

Building 19 Association

munity issues. We also need volunteers to create and post flyers, assist with setting up and cleaning the meeting room before and after a meeting or event. To stay abreast of what is going on in Co-op City, I will be attending key Riverbay meetings that affect our quality of life. If anyone is interested in joining me, please contact me at bldg19assoc@gmail,com or 718-8629320. The Steering Committee consists of a few cooperators who have worked tirelessly for years to keep the Building 19 Association alive. However, we

Building 27 Association

same color by the same team. PLEASE MOVE ALL THINGS FROM THE CONVECTOR so that the team will have proper access to get the job done.

GFI PROJECT - Riverbay will post flyers by the elevators to notify shareholders when they are scheduled for this project. The date the GFI project is to begin is March 24, beginning with Buildings A, B, and C, respectively. The association thanks Ms. Lois English for taking time to come and speak with the cooperators of Building 27.

Our new president of the association, Ms. Thalia Roach, gave information about the upcoming SECTION 5 FUN DAY to be held Saturday, August 23, which is in the planning stage, more information will follow. She also stated

we plan to have a Free Cycle day some time in April.

TRIP - The trip to Atlantic City will be Saturday, July 26. More information and flyers to follow soon by our coordinator, Ms. Delgado.

PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION - It was indeed a pleasure of the Vice President, Nelson Sweeting, to present a Certificate of Appreciation to our MATRIARCH, Ms. Bea Chaderton, 92 years old young. Mr. Nelson Sweeting gave a brief synopsis of when the Building Association was formed in 1998, and that Ms. Bea has been our faithful Treasurer since the inception of the association. We invited her family to this occasion. We wanted them to know how much we appreciated her, her warm, humble spirit, a woman of few

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lie because you never call me with any ideas. I will keep on trying and maybe something will hit you, and you will come down to the meetings.

The weather will be warmer soon, so we can plan our annual Flea Market and

Cake Sale. Start looking around the house and see what you have to donate to the flea market.

The last bus ride was a huge success, and with your input, we can have another one. There are quite a few

17 English, Spanish, and Russian. To add your name to the list to be interviewed, send a letter of interest to The Drammeh Institute, c/o Oral History Project, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. By email, send to drammehcenter@ gmail.com. In the subject line, write: Oral History Project.

—Elise Edwards President and Eva Lazaar - President.

Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team.

“The Riverbay Board of Directors Election Season 2014” is underway. The Co-op City Times lists the Board members whose term is expiring, as well as the Rules and Regulations. Voting is your cooperator given responsibility.

When you became a cooperator, voting for your board became your responsibility, one shareholder vote per household.

The Broun Place press release is your space to share celebrations and events.

As always, we send prayers to those healing from surgery, an illness or injury.

Please let us know if you wish a celebration mentioned here. Please help keep Broun Place clean and free of litter.

—Eva Lazaar

need YOU, who also live in Building 19 to get involved. I am extending an invitation to all Building 19 cooperators to become an active member of our Association and join our Steering Committee. Together, we can do so much more.

I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30.

The Association sends its congratulations to all of you who are celebrating a special occasion this month, as well as our prayers to the sick. Happy Spring!

—Lillie Hall

words, but a heart full of warmth and such a sweet smile always, a joy to be around. THANK YOU, MS. BEA, WHO REPRESENTS A WOMAN OF GRACE AND HUMILITY. OUR PATRIARCH - Mr. John, we have not forgotten you. Keep on shining your smile and support. We love you, too. To all who have a special day and birthday this month, congratulations.

We will continue to keep the sick and those on the mend in our prayers. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to our Board Director, Leslie Peterson, on the loss of her son. To those who have lost loved ones, we offer our sympathy. May we continue to keep our communities and leaders everywhere in prayer that we all will serve in the spirit of unity.

—H. Overman things we can do as a group. I welcome all suggestions, please call me.

Our prayers go out to Maude Mason for a speedy recovery. Get well wishes to all of the sick and the shut-ins.

—Patricia Mayo Bonaparte

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Director of Internal Audit Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014

Audit Committee With the urging of Board Director Bernard Cylich, the Audit Committee Chair called a meeting of the Audit Committee, of which I am a member. We discussed the hiring of a Director of Internal Audit (DIA). I was a member of the Audit Committee during 2009-2010.

The Riverbay Corporation has been without a DIA since 2010 when the former Director of Internal Audit retired. At that time, that Committee searched for a DIA and, by the time a selection was made, that person had taken another position.

Thereafter, the Board had agreed to hire an auditor, as needed. Afterwards, it was determined that a corporation the size of Riverbay should have a DIA. The present Committee concurs with the latter position and therefore, the Committee and the attorney have discussed and put into action the initial steps to make it happen.

In my opinion, to be without this department for so many years could have been detrimental to the Riverbay Corporation.

The following is the Corporation’s description of the DIA: The Internal Audit Department determines the adequacy of the internal control of the corporation, the effectiveness and efficiency of operational policies, accuracy and reliability of financial information and compliance with the company’s standards of business conduct. It tests vendor’s compliance to contracts and conducts forensic audits to determine the extent of loss as a result of fraud or malfeasance. The department conducts audits of the various departments of Riverbay Corporation or functions within those departments, making recommendations for improvement in efficiency and control, and the extent of

loss, if any. It writes policies and procedures and conducts training classes related to policies and procedure when requested by Management.

The department develops standardized audit programs for each new policy and procedure and, as requested by Management, vendor contracts. It also conducts inventories of numerous stockrooms on an annual basis or more frequently.

Assistant General Manager Congratulations to Joe Boiko, the Ombudsman who was promoted to Assistant General Manager. The March 22nd Co-op City Times article states many fine accomplishments by Mr. Boiko. It also states that he will continue in the Ombudsman position, as well as to oversee several other duties. I trust that this promotion will work out well.

Faulty Convectors I was pleased to read that Management will continue investigating the causes of the faulty convectors. The water damage that has resulted from them has caused major damage to the apartment floor tiles, which, in most cases, must be replaced. I received a call from a cooperator last weekend who informed me that she has had six leaks over the past 13 years. As Director Cylich recently

The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 3793494.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent

Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church’s/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President.

Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

Good Samaritan

Last week, I was on my way home with a microwave that I bought from a local store when I took the most horrible spill. My shopping cart hit a snag in the sidewalk and the shopping cart with the microwave toppled over, and I ended up on my back.

Two wonderful people, Loretta, who I know from Drama, and David, a perfect stranger, picked me up off the sidewalk. This young man, David (I did not get his last name) walked me home and actually set up the microwave for me. He was such a gentleman. He did not want to be compensated in any way, and I am so grateful.

—Ezra Phillips

wrote in his viewpoint, the testing should result in a conclusive analysis of how the problem can be resolved. Once resolved, there will be no more leaks due to this condition. I am pleased that Management has decided that solving this problem is of utmost importance, as it is causing costly damage.

Co-op City Spelling Bee Gottfried Ofori, a seventh grader at Mount Saint Michael Academy, was the grand prize winner of $100 at the First Co-op City Spelling Bee, co-sponsored by the African-American Association and the Riverbay Fund. Alec-Leofred M. Gonzalo, a fifth grader at P.S. 121, came in 2nd place and received a $50 gift card donated by “Khaleef’s Mom” in honor of her deceased son. Trejan Vacianna, a sixth grader at Nativity of Our Blessed Lady, finished 3rd, receiving a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble, donated by Regina Hamilton, an Association member.

Congratulations!

All these bright and gifted young minds did an amazing job. The other participants were Baaba Koomson (who finished 4th), Alyssa Bowman, Elijah Creel, Frances Lavezzari, Sahran Odom, Stephen Ogunbiyi, Raine Samuels and Kayla Pluviose. There would have been more contestants, but some of the parents went to the Dreiser Community Center instead of the Bartow Center and arrived too late to participate. There were no eighth graders in the running and, therefore, all of these contestants will be eligible for next year’s Spelling Bee. The Association thanks the committee, including Ebony, Mercedes, Cheryl, Cathy and Regina. Annette had intended to be involved, but her mother passed

away late last month and we send our condolences. Thanks to the parent who prayed the lovely prayer over the event and another guest who offered words of inspiration to the children. Appreciation is also extended to Michelle Sajous of the Riverbay Fund and Eleanor Bailey, Chairperson of Riverbay Youth Committee. It was a fantastic first endeavor.

Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair April has been designated Wholistic Health Month and in honor of IMHOTEP, the world’s first doctor, the African-American Association will present its Tenth Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 12th, 12:00 p.m. in Bartow Community Center, Room 31. The notable Dr. Arthur Lewis, M.D., will be our guest speaker. There will be fitness demonstrations of Yoga & Pilates and Spiritual Kinetics, along with fitness entertainment by Belly Dancers and the Soul Latin Line Dancers. There will be lots of information, advice, testimonies and refreshments. Admission is FREE. My condolences are extended to Director Leslie Peterson on the recent loss of her son; and to the family of Marcos (Tony) Roman, a cooperator of Building 20. Life is fragile and so short.

Treat people and those you love as you would want to be treated.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, please support your Building Association so that our community can be strong and vibrant.

I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or 718-671-5957.

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The Association congratulates the winners of last Saturday’s Co-op City Spelling Bee. The winner was Gottfried Ofori, a 7th grader at Mount Saint Michael Academy, who received the Association’s grand prize of $100.

Alec-Leofred M. Gonzalo, a 5th grader at P.S. 121, came in 2nd place and received a $50 gift card donated by “Khaleef’s Mom” in honor of her deceased son. Trejan Vacianna, a 6th grader at Nativity of Our Blessed Lady, finished in 3rd place and received a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble, donated by Association member, Regina Hamilton.

These bright and gifted young minds did an amazing job!

We thank the Riverbay Fund, Spelling Bee Committee members, and all others in attendance for volunteering their time to make this event a great success.

Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair – April has been designated Wholistic The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women, 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club.

Highlighting the National Matriarch of NANBPWC: SOJOURNER TRUTH. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York as Isabella Baumfree. She was sold several times.

Velocity Track Club New York is officially on break and will resume practice on Monday, April 7th at Truman High School at 6:00 p.m. It’s important that our student athletes take 1 month off from running to allow their mind and body to refresh. If we ran our children every week for 10 years, by the time they reach high school, they will be tired of track & field. But we do other things to keep them active, such as bike riding, swimming, playing bas-

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

Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in April.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by and join us. Please bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section # 5 in the Community Center, in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41.

Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. Our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

African-American Association

Health Month and in honor of IMHOTEP, the world’s first doctor, the African-American Association will present its Tenth Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 12th, 12 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. The notable Dr. Arthur Lewis, M.D. will be our guest speaker. There will be lots of information, advice, testimonies, entertainment and refreshments.

Admission is FREE. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Computer Laptop Classes – Tuesday, April 1st, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call 718-671-8364.

Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call 917-903-7073.

Music Appreciation/Singing Classes – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. All are welcome.

Intro to Social Media and Digital Technology Classes – Tweeting, status updates, and pinning. Learn the new ways of digital communication with friends and loved ones on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Bring your smartphone, laptop, kindle, nook, or iPad for basic instruction on how to access these functions on your device. Classes will take place on Saturdays and begin in

The Williamsbridge Club

She married Thomas, a Dumont family slave owned by the John Dumont family, and had five children with Thomas.

Isabella sued in court to win the return of one of her sons who had been sold after New York had freed all slaves. She took the name of Sojourner Truth after following instructions from the Holy Spirit. She became a traveling preacher.

In the 1840’s, she connected with the abolitionist movement becoming a popular speaker. Her most famous speech, Ain’t I a Woman?, was given in 1851 at a women’s rights convention in Ohio.

Sojourner challenged racial discrimination, spoke on women’s rights and temperance and tried to organize efforts to

provide jobs for Black war refugees.

She died in 1883 and is buried in Battle Creek Michigan.

The upcoming events for the Williamsbridge Club are the regular meeting on April 11 and our CPR Training on April 19. The CPR Training is non-certification. The CPR Training will take place at the Dreiser Loop Community Center in Room 9 at 10:00 a.m. Participants need to register for the class by calling Joetta Brown (404) 803-9869 or Sylvia Hicks at (917) 9215445. You will be notified ahead of time which class you will be in. All are welcome.

Our 37th Annual Founder’s Day

Velocity Track Club New York

ketball and jump rode. On Saturday, March 22nd, VTC had its bike ride around Co-op City. This gave me a chance to discuss safe riding with the children and to see which child will be able to make the ride to Orchard Beach.

The other children will be car pooled.

The break will also give our student athletes some extra time to focus more on their school work. Our goal is to ensure our student athletes attend college or university with a full scholar-

ship. They must be able to balance school work and track & field. On Wednesday, April 19th, Jacqueline Kendall and Adrian Swift-Henry (6 graders) who attend Equality Charter School were inducted in the National Junior Honor Society. Council member Andy King was the guest speaker at the induction ceremony. Both Jacqueline and Adrian qualified and competed in the USATF Indoor National Championship. They are able

American Legion Post 1871

Thanks to all of our Post members who responded to help the people who lost their homes in the Manhattan explosion by sending paper plates, cups and toiletries which our Post Commander delivered to the Salvation Army to help the people.

This information that I’m about to give you about renewing your VA ID Card will put a hitch in your two step.

When you to go to the James Peters VA Medical Center, you will have to go to the ninth floor, Room 9-27. You will also need your ID, such as a driver’s license along with your old VA Hospital ID. Then they will check your address to see if you’re still living

at the same place because your new ID Card will be sent to you by mail. The office will open at 8:00 a.m. If you come early, the cafeteria opens at 7:00 a.m., so you will be able to get that great coffee deal.

Did you know that 95,000 veterans living in NY City depend on free food?

These are Veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan along with some from Vietnam and Korean. I guess you know who to blame for this situation!

The next EXECUTIVE will take place on Wednesday, April 2 at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Know that the warm weather is approaching us. Now is the time to replace or order that new short

21 April. The fee is 8 classes for $50.

Reserve your seat today, 718-3595555.

Association Meeting – Our next gathering will be at the Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 12th at 12:00 p.m. in the Bartow Center, Room 31.

If you are unable to attend, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Presently, a single membership is $7.50 and $12.50 for families until August 31st. This applies to NEW members only. The annual membership dues of $15 for singles and $25 for families will resume in September.

You may send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.”

—Mercedes A. Terzol Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 3, at the Eastwood Manor from 12 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The donation is $65.

At this luncheon, we raise funds for scholarships for high school seniors going on to college. For tickets, please contact Joetta Brown (404) 803-9869 or Sylvia Hicks at (917) 921-5445.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Joetta Brown

to manage both, track & field and education. Great job!

Anyone interested in joining Velocity Track Club New York, we will be having orientation on Friday, April 11th in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28 at 7:00 p.m. Parent or guardian must be present for child to try out. For additional information, please visit our website, www.velocitytrack.org, or contact me, 914-441-6196.

—Winston Dinkins

sleeve shirt with your name and Post on the shirt.

A good movie to see is Non-Stop starring Liam Neeson All the action takes place on a plane and it will keep you guessing who the hijackers are.

Q: How can you get a free medical exam if you can’t afford a doctor? A: Go to any airport and you will get a free X-Ray and a breast exam. And if you mention Al Qaeda, you’ll get a free colonoscopy test.

Q: Why do cows wear bells? A: Because their horns don’t work.

This information was provided by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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King meeting

areas of fees and taxes charged to Co-op City and its shareholders.

The General Manager and the Board Directors brought up, in particular, the huge increases in water and sewer taxes that the community and its shareholders have endured over the last several years, totaling more than $18M per year, an increase of more than 45% over the last five years, according to the Riverbay Finance Department. In 2007, Co-op City paid just approximately $10M in water and sewer taxes, Finance said.

In a follow-up question by the Co-op City Times to Councilman King earlier this week, the Councilman indicated that he would look into ways that the city government could ease the financial burden on the shareholders in Co-op City, not only in the area of a fair assessment of water taxes and fees, but also taking into account the services that Co-op City provides for itself, specifically the more than 100officer Public Safety Department and the Peartree Refuse Handling Facility. Both of those community services are paid for exclusively by Co-op City shareholders and they, in turn, save New York City millions in both Police and Sanitation services they no longer have to provide to anywhere near the same degree if those shareholder-funded services did not exist.

The Councilman also indicated one possible way to reduce the financial burden on the community would be looking to alleviate some of the more that $4M in annual expenses shareholders are forced to pay due to the strict asbestos abatement procedures the city’s Department of Environmental Protection exclusively mandates on the community. At a hearing before the state legislature in February, Mayor Bill de Blasio also expressed a willingness to look into way to alleviate this expense for Co-op City residents when asked by State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto.

The Councilman was also asked at the outset of the Riverbay meeting if it was possible to get city funding to help augment the cost of a long-needed community amenity, an elevator for the Bartow Community Center to help seniors and disabled people better access the activities in that center. King indicated to Cooper and the Board Directors that there might be a way to get non-capital city funding for the project.

In the area of improved traffic safety and flow throughout the community, Director Cylich specifically asked about extending the pedestrian walking time at key wide and busy intersections in the community.

King said that he believed that significantly extending the pedestrian crossing times at these key intersections would only add to the area’s overall traffic congestion, but he did concede that extending the crossing time for a few seconds would increase pedestrian safety. He also said that he believes that reducing the lanes from three to two on Bartow Avenue, as the city’s Department of Transportation proposed last year, would serve to calm traffic flow and reduce speeds on the busy thoroughfare. Riverbay, in the past, has expressed their opposition to reducing traffic lanes in the area at the same time when traffic will surely increase with the opening of the new Mall at Bay Plaza this August.

When asked by the community leaders about his views regarding the lack of road and highway improvements, especially regarding the impending increased exiting Mall traffic impacting negatively of the community’s local streets, King expressed confidence that the responsible agencies, including the state DOT, the city DOT and the Thruway Authority and the Governor’s office are aware of the impending problem and are working on ways to improve the flow of cars from the Mall to adjacent highways without impacting local traffic.

When asked a follow-up question on the subject during an interview with the Co-op City Times earlier this week, King said he believes that government agencies seriously dropped the ball on this issue in past years, but added that he knows that plans to correct the potential traffic nightmares are in the works as part of a combined effort among all responsible city and state agencies.

As part of the meeting, King was also apprised and asked for his help regarding a series of ongoing traffic improvements recently requested of the city’s Department of Transportation, among them the need for a traffic light at Aldrich St. and Asch Loop, and the need

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Community Protestant Church celebrates 45th anniversary

for a stop sign and increased visibility at the entrance onto Asch Loop, just north of Garage 4. When asked by Director Owens, the Councilman also promised to look into having the DOT replace some of the crumbling cement barriers placed at “killer curve,” entering Section 5.

The meeting ended with an agreement to hold another follow-up meeting in roughly a month’s time and then begin a series of regular meeting in the months ahead Community Protestant Church and its Pastor of 38 years, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. to discuss these and other Owens, celebrated its 45th Anniversary Luncheon last Saturday, March 22 at issues that are naturally due the V.I.P. Country Club in New Rochelle, N.Y., marking more than 4 decades of service to the community. Among the honorees were three of the church’s 1969 to arise in the future. founding members, the highly revered Mrs. Miriam Henson, 107 years young As the Councilman (seated center), Deacon Frances Wilson (left) and Ruth Weber (right); and brought up with the Co-op Assemblyman Steve Kaufman (standing, right), who has been a long-time City Times this week, a posfriend of both Rev. Owens (standing, center) and Ms. Henson. sible future issue to be disPhoto by Glenn Leach cussed is his attempt to work with Monetfiore ness, and disease prevention.

Medical Center to bring a health awareness center to General Manager Vernon Cooper stated in his be located somewhere in Co-op City to not only proManagement Report last week: “The Councilman was vide additional medical services, but provide to the both gracious and genuine in his stated intent of doing community and his whole district programs that will everything he could to help this community on a numteach and promote lifestyles of good nutrition, fitber of issues.”

Domestic hot & cold water shutdown Adler Place Townhouses 19-52

The domestic hot & cold water service will be shut down in your townhouse cluster in order to install three new control valves on Wednesday, April 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AS SOON AS THE WORK IS COMPLETED, THE WATER WILL BE RESTORED. In preparation for the shutdown, we urge coop-

erators to keep a supply of water on hand for emergency, prior to shutdown. Please make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and keep all drains clear of objects. u7We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO (Bartow)

Correction

The late Nathan Silverstein resided in Building 14, not Building 19, as published last week. We apologize for the error.

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Co-op City Times / March 29, 2014 Newsong Church is a new church here in Co-op City, and we’re excited to be part of the community! Our first public worship experience was Sunday, March 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Our church exists to not only serve Co-op City, but to serve it with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ! We intend to fulfill our mission by doing these three things…

Loving God Our Sunday worship experience has General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11, at 4:00 p.m. Our special guest speaker, Mr. Carl Lucas, Esq., was raised in the Bronx and attended the public schools of the City of New York. After graduation from the City University of New York, B.S. cum laude, Carl attended New York Law School on partial scholarship and was awarded his Jurist Doctorate, cum laude, in May, 1985. In 1990, Carl and his wife, Melissa, started their own law practice. In addition to over 27 years of

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful…

PLEASE NOTE - Due to Daylight Saving time, prayer services will be held at 1:00 p.m., instead of noon.

The Islamic Cultural Center of North America is honored to be one of the organizations providing religious services for the residents of Co-op City. This also gives us an opportunity to correct rampant misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These misconceptions are mainly a result of criminally misguided actions of a very small extremist fringe of Muslims who are provided endless media coverage. These extremists are a minute fraction of over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide.

Co-op City Mosque is open to all residents for prayer services and fellowship. We are more than happy to answer questions about our religion, culture and Muslims, in general. The following statements explain our view of unity and

Newsong Church

something for everyone. Young and old alike will learn about God’s amazing love through relevant music, and practical teaching. We believe that God loves you, is always with you, and has a plan for your life!

Loving Others At Newsong Church, we believe that we’re “better together.” We meet regularly in “LifeGroups” at different times and locations throughout our city. In a Newsong LifeGroup, you will not only grow in your relationship

with God, but you’ll make lasting friendships with other people, as we “do life together.” We have LifeGroups for both children & adults.

Stop by our Connection Tent before or after our worship experience for more information!

Serving the World At Newsong Church, we are relentless in our pursuit of sharing the love of God with our world. It’s our desire to be highly involved in our community. We want to help meet the

NCNW

legal experience, Carl has lectured on Surrogate’s Court practice, wills, trusts and estates to laypersons, community organizations, churches, court personnel, and the practicing bar.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Saturday, May 3, we tour Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America (lunch is prepared and served by the seniors students). After lunch, we head to Woodbury Commons. On the return home, we will drop off at 3 locations.

Cost: $95. Call 718-671-4804 /718-3209694 and 718-320-2366 to make your reservation. Make checks payable to

NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to NCNW, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

40th Annual Bethune/Height Recognition luncheon will be held Saturday, May 17 at New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY. Tickets: $100.

June 10-12, join us for a fabulous 3 day/2 night Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, De. (in conjunction with the Retirees of Dreiser Loop).

Price: Double $400 per person/Single $490. Your package includes: Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, 2 night

common destiny with people of all diverse faiths. The first statement is from the Holy Quran, and second one is from Prophet Muhammad.

“Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 62.

“What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the sufferings of the injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari.

Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more

information, please contact us at: 718829-2323 or info@islamicculturalcenter .org, or view our website: www.islamic

Co-op City Mosque

needs, both big and small. We are determined to work with other community leaders to help make Co-op City all it can be!

For more information about Newsong Church, go to www.newsongchurchnyc.org. You can also “Like” us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/ newsongchurchbx or “Follow” us on Twitter @newsongchurchBX My wife, Cyndie, and I look forward to meeting you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

hotel accommodation at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, casino bonus (TBD), 2 buffet breakfasts, crab feast at Woodys Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores, and on the way home, a new stop at the Harrington Raceway & Casino with free slot play bonus (TBD) and free buffet. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. Check made payable: Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Final payment due Thursday, May 1. For more information: call 718-320-2366, Serita G., 347-564-5722.

Happy birthday, March members.

—Maxine Sullivan culturalcenter.org.

Peace be unto you, —Sheik Moussa Drammeh

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The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

Thought for this week: “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:5 Many Christians are caught between faith and a hard place. Sometimes, you may have struggled to believe God’s promises and felt helpless.

God’s ways and timing are mysterious, and the wait can be frustrating. There are many painful things we go through in life. Even under much tribulation, we know that God is still good, but waiting on Him can be a very difficult, spiritual discipline.

God used Elijah greatly. Elijah spoke for God, was God’s front-line raising a dead child back to life to bless a widowed mother, he bought fire from heaven consuming an offering and connected the heart of

Circle of Christ Church

wandering people back to the heart of God. But even Elijah experienced difficult situations and was forced to wait on God. God’s will is God’s will. It bends for no man. Yet ours can bend to His. When we submit to His perfect plan, we will find the hope and peace we are looking for, even in the waiting, specially in the waiting.

God is the hope of all who trust Him, all who belong to Him. Why are you downcast, O my soul?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5 In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33b Remember God is faithful, powerful, and responsive. He has seen you through trials in the past, and He will see you through trials in the future. Choose today to trust in the God of your hope.

We want to remind you that we are collecting non-

perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

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

ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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

God so loves us and wants us to know Him that he put evidence of Himself everywhere we look. In God’s pattern book of nature, we can trace many valuable lessons.

Let’s look at scripture to support this. Psalms 19:1-6 says: 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.

Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship with them at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-3204218.

Services are held on the following days: Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held in the morning starting at 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held in the evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evenings: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m.

And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he harkened not unto her; or to be with her.

And it came to pass about this time that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within. And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled and got him out.

Genesis 39: 10-12 The most effective way to flee temptation is to have an eternal focus. By focusing on heaven, earthly things will grow dim. The more we focus on heaven, the less we are distracted by temptation.

Colossians 3:2 states: Set your affection on things above, not on things on earth.

To avoid falling into temptation is to stand against it, which requires courage and tenacity.

Joseph refused the advances of Potiphar’s wife and tried to reason with her that he could not violate the trust his master had placed in him. When she began to force the issue, she caught his garment, and said, “Lie with me.” Joseph fled from her advance and from temptation. Although she lied to her husband and caused Joseph to lose his job and to be thrown into prison, he did not lose his relationship with God. Believers have to choose between fighting and fleeing, we must fight, be brave against all evil, never run nor even lag behind, yet we must know when to flee or to stand, stand for the right. Believers

2 Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge.

3 There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.

4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, 5 which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run its race.

6 Its rising is from one end of heaven, and its circuit to the other end; and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m.

Pentecostal Tabernacle

today do not just face with temptation, they face alluring temptation. (Very tempting.)

Satan knows that he only has a short time; and he is doing his best to defeat believers totally by bombarding them with enormous temptations. He dresses up evil and masquerades sin to make it look good and appealing. Satan is a salesperson of the underworld

Sunday School is tomorrow at10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Please come out and support these services.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

who presents his evil wares wrapped in attractive package, therefore, we must keep our spiritual eyes open and seek direction from God every day. And as Ephesians 6:11 states: Put on the whole armor of God that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder, Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917734-4058 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 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children

in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Sacred Reading: Psalm 121:1-8 Thought of the Week: “Never underestimate the power of God. God can take the hardest life and mold it into a useful vessel for His service.”

Weekly Activities Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome, never a fee, and is non-sectarian!

Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome!

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-9255052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance.

Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc....Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors.

Upcoming Event - Spring Revival April 30 - May 2.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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

Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual

pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:00 p.m. We invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, March 11 for the next Men’s Prayer Service.

Today, Saturday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Co-op City Baptist Church Scholarship Ministry

and the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. are having Preparing for College: An Informational Seminar at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49. The college application process can be daunting for many.

This free informational seminar will provide middle and high school students and their parents with valuable information on the college application process, available scholarships, applying for financial aid and many other resources. For additional information or

to RSVP, call 718- 379-0541, 718- 3203240, 718-671-8449, 917-620-2859 or 718-320-3774. All are urged to attend this informational seminar.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City Baptist Church

If you see something, say something! Call Public Safety at 718-671-3050

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING GOVERNED BY RIVERBAY CORPORATION BY-LAWS WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 2014.

A. GENERAL RULES 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, (hereafter "Election Day"), beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. In addition, the Election Committee reserves the right to extend voting hours.

2. The election will be for five residents to serve on the Board of Directors and as many as needed to fill unexpired terms.

3. The Riverbay Board Election Committee shall be established during the month of January in any calendar year. a) The election shall be supervised by a Riverbay Board Election Committee (hereinafter "Committee"). b) The Chairman of the Committee shall be a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, (hereinafter "Board") who is not a candidate in the election. c) The Chairman and Committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board. All members shall be resident shareholders of Co-op City. d) The Committee shall be assisted by the Corporation's General Counsel or an attorney retained by the Corporation's Board of Directors. e) No member of the Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates.

Committee members shall, to the extent reasonably possible, refrain from publicly commenting upon any issue in the campaign, and shall not engage in any activity which may create the appearance of partiality. Members of the Committee who are also members of the Corporation's Board of Directors shall refrain from writing viewpoints during the period of time commencing one week prior to the Date of Certification and continuing through the date of the election. f) A member of the Committee who violates the provisions of paragraph "e" or whose family member violates the provisions of paragraph "e" shall immediately be removed from the Committee. g) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting a member of the Committee or a member of his/her immediate family from signing a nominating petition or voting.

4. There will be one vote per unit by residents who were shareholders on April 7, 2014.

5. Voting will be on May 21, 2014 by voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections. One voting machine will be placed in each of the 65 lobbies that compromise Co-op City from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

B. RULES FOR ELEGIBILTY OF CANDIDATES 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate's stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director.

2. No more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may be a candidate for the Board of Directors; and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may serve as a Director.

3. No candidate may be indebted to the Corporation when picking up petitions; on the date they are certified; on the date votes are counted; and must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected, for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to the Corporation. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation on any of these days, the candidate will be disqualified. At the close of business on the date the petition period ends and weekly thereafter, Riverbay's Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chair of the Election Committee of all candidates' indebtedness to the Corporation, if any.

For the purpose herein, a candidate who is current on a written arrearage agreement shall be considered current on charges to the Corporation if such candidate is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation. No candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

4. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company.

Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation, and are required to place the corporation's interest above their personal interests.

Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or in-kind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from the Corporation, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, will be disqualified.

C. RULES FOR CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES 1. Official Petition Forms (hereinafter "Petition"), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1, will be distributed to candidates at Riverbay Corporation's administration office, starting on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and Regulations (hereinafter "Rules"), and a copy of an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2.

Prospective candidates are required to pick up their own petition materials.

2. a) The name of each candidate on a Petition and on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known. b) Each candidate's name and address must appear on the Petition sheet both at the time it is being circulated for signatures and at the time it is submitted.

c) No Petition shall be left in a commercial establishment located in Co-op City, nor shall any employee of such establishment circulate a petition in such establishment. This shall not preclude a cooperator who is employed in such a commercial establishment from circulating Petitions during the period when he/she is not working, or is outside of the premises of such establishment.

3. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventy-five (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. Each resident shareholder may sign the Petition of more than one candidate, but no more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may sign the Petition of any one candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be verifiable, each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder's occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number. Signatures that cannot be verified will be eliminated.

4. In order to assist the candidates in obtaining signatures correctly, each candidate will be given a list of building addresses containing corresponding building numbers with the petition package.

5. Completed Petitions must be returned to Riverbay no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 7, 2014. The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed.

6. No set of Petitions will be accepted unless filed with an executed copy of the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 2, acknowledging the candidate's receipt of these Rules and the candidate's agreement to abide by the Rules. If a candidate fails to provide such agreement to the Committee, the set of Petitions will not be valid, and the candidate shall be disqualified.

7. The Committee will certify Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April l5, 2014. Notice of the Committee's certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter.

8. The Committee shall hold a briefing on the Rules for all candidates or their designees immediately after the random drawing called for under Section E, Paragraph 8.

D. CAMPAIGNING STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 1. No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election.

2. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property, with the owner's permission. Campaign flyers may not be posted in commercial establishments within Co-op City. Residents, employees, and all candidates and their supporters may remove any improperly posted material as a service to Co-op City, and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times.

3. Except for the material prepared and published by Riverbay as described herein,

all literature used or distributed by or for a candidate must include the name, address, or post office box of the person or organization who issued such literature, and in the case of an organization, the name of the chairperson or treasurer.

4. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and campaign handouts are permitted.

5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials. (Resolution #9396).

6. No member of the Election Committee, Riverbay Board of Directors, Riverbay employees, Riverbay’s Management Staff or any contractor can participate in any prize(s) approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors during its election.

E. USE OF CO-OP CITY FACILITIES FOR CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES 1. There shall be three official candidates' forums. One forum shall take place on Monday, April 28, 2014 in Auditorium B, Dreiser Center, at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in the Bartow Communitv Center, Rm. 31 at 7:30 p.m. The third forum shall take place on Monday, May 12, 2014 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45 at 7:30 p.m. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel must use audio or video equipment at either forum.

All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forums. If a candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Election Committee Chairman with the reason for non-attendance, the Committee Chairman, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience.

2. The use of any outdoor space owned

by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the election is prohibited.

3. No candidate or organization may use the facilities of Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except as provided herein, unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to the Corporation, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services.

4. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pictures of each candidate and three different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 26, 2014 issue. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All candidates' articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which, in its opinion, contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact.

5. In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a 1/4 page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 26, 2014 issue.

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations

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The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions.

All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact.

6. a) Campaigning by prospective candidates or their supporters may not begin until the day after the candidates' meeting is held, pursuant to Section E, Paragraph 8. b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaigning, Board members who are not running for election shall be free to continue to write Viewpoints of a "nonpolitical" nature except that they may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only.

It shall not be deemed to be "political" for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event the Board as a whole wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, it may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. c) Information of an operation, maintenance or emergency of a non-political nature may be published by the General Manager during this period of time. d) In the event that an article appears in a publication other than the Riverbay sponsored publication, which is currently titled the "Co-op City Times," in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, a Board member shall have the right to respond to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature ofthe comment. e) The same right shall apply to candidates who are not members of the Board of Directors.

7. A candidates meeting shall be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 8:00 p.m., in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Only certified candidates or their written designee may attend this meeting.

A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three election issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates' forum.

The drawing for order of speakers will also determine the relative position of each candidate's name on a ballot. Names on the ballot will automatically rotate.

8. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times but must be paid in full by money order or certified check at least 48 hours before the normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or material misstatement of fact.

9. The election of a Board of Directors is a right of residents of Co-op City.

Employees living in Co-op City are encouraged to exercise their rights as residents of the community during the Board of Directors election within the scope of this policy. All Riverbay employees are

reminded that as employees they have a duty of loyalty to Riverbay and should not engage in any activity which raises the appearance of impropriety.

Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees' work duties. All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that might be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election.

Examples of acts that may be deemed to be an abuse of an employee position include: soliciting donations for particular candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as an abuse of position.

Non-resident employees and employee groups and organizations are prohibited from participation in the electoral process.

Candidates who encourage, accept, or knowingly benefit from such prohibited participation are subject to disqualification by the Committee.

This policy does not affect employees' right to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, or their right to refrain from any or all such activities.

F. BALLOTING AND CERTIFICATION 1. Voting will be by machine and by absentee ballot and by paper ballot in the event that a machine breaks down or the voting is laid over beyond May 21, 2014, in order to achieve a quorum.

2. The Election Committee shall certify to the Board of Directors the names of the candidates who have been elected, as follows: (a) The five candidates who have received the highest number of votes will be certified to the Board as having been elected to full three-year terms. (b) The candidate receiving the sixth highest vote shall be certified as having been elected to a vacant Board seat, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term. (c) The Committee shall continue the certification of candidates by certifying the candidate with the next highest vote for each vacancy by the longest unexpired terms, if necessary, until all vacant seats on the Board are filled.

3. Each candidate will be allowed to have one resident observer present at the tallying of the votes. Candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the name of the observer along with their petitions. The observer shall not interfere in any way with the tallying procedures.

4. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will assist the Corporation with the election for directors, in accordance with the governance of the New York State Election Law, Chapter #3-224, which permits the opportunity for such entities as Riverbay Corporation to utilize voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and Chapter #3-506.2 which pertains to the scope of other auxiliary support services available.

5. One voting machine will be placed in the lobby of each of the sixty-five (65) lobbies of the buildings that comprise Co-op

City, thereby facilitating the election of certified candidates to the Corporation's Board of Directors on May 21, 2014, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6. (a) The primary source of hiring of Inspectors shall be from a listing of Riverbay Corporation shareholders. Additional source shall be from The New York City Board of Election list. (b) Training sessions are to be given to ensure qualifications for working at the polls.

No priority is to be given to individuals who have previously worked the polls unless they pass the training session. (c) A minimum of 6 classes of at least 25 participants will be necessary for recertification and training classes. All Inspectors shall attend their session in order to receive enumerations.

7. The Corporation will produce a computer generated register list of shareholders' signatures for each building in order to accept shareholders as duly authorized to cast a vote and to permit their signatures to be validated. Riverbay will instruct poll workers on the proper procedure to accept or challenge a shareholder's right to vote. The register list will contain a sample of the signature for each shareholder organized by apartment or unit number. At each voting place, a number of written ballots will be available for use in the event there is a defect or breakdown in the voting machines. The emergency ballot will be deposited into a box for emergency ballots. In addition, the shareholder should sign the register and the poll worker will note after the shareholder's signature the letter "E', standing for emergency ballot. In this way, the count of the voting machine, plus the emergency ballot submitted, should equal the number of shareholders who have signed the voting register. There shall be signatures of two (2) Inspectors on envelopes produced for emergency ballots. These envelopes should be checked for legibility of voter name and apartment. Emergency ballots shall have signatures of person/poll inspector who receives them.

8. The Riverbay Election Committee will provide procedures for obtaining and returning absentee ballots. These procedures will be contained in the notice of shareholders meeting which will be published in the Co-op City Times in a prominent and conspicuous place.

9. No emergency ballot will be opened or counted until the register list and papers from the buildings has been delivered by Public Safety to the committee. a) Absentee ballots shall not be opened nor counted until it has been determined the shareholder is valid to vote and has not voted at a voting machine.

10. Coordinators in charge of building Inspectors shall verify all forms utilized in the voting process by their signatures for completeness and legibility before they are transported to the Bartow Community Center Public Safety headquarters.

11. The Corporation's public safety officers will be responsible for maintaining control over the election results at the close of the voting time period by securing and delivering the sealed voting record from each voting machine after it is tallied and sealed by the designated

poll worker to the Corporation's administrative offices for collection and counting.

12. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will have no direct involvement with the candidates except for offering them and all interested parties an opportunity to visit the Board of Elections of the City of New York to inspect the machines and look at the rotated name placement of candidates in the machines. Any challenges to the process will be accepted through the Election Committee's system of handling inquiries and challenges posed by a shareholder or candidate. Those in charge of Inspectors (Coordinators) shall verify all polling forms which shall be submitted at the end of voting time by shareholders for completeness and legibility.

13. Each slate of candidates and each independent candidate will be entitled to have up to five resident poll watchers observing the balloting procedure.

Independent candidates and slates of candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the names of such poll watchers along with their Petitions. The poll watchers shall not interfere in any way with the voting procedures. Photo identification will be issued by the Corporation for each poll watcher.

14. Voting machines and paper ballots will not be opened until it has been determined that a quorum exists. In the event that it has been determined that a quorum does not exist, pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of the Corporation's By-laws, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight (8) days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting the vote. The vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 21, 2014, and secured by the Corporation's Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay's poll workers for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 21, 2014.

15. If a quorum is not achieved within the eight days of the "laid over" meeting, then pursuant to Article II, Section 4 (Quorum) of the by-laws, the Secretary shall notify the shareholders of the time and place of an adjourned meeting which shall be held within 20 days from the eighth day of the meeting at which a quorum did not attend, by sending a notice as required by Section 3 of Article II of the Corporation's By-laws. The Election Committee will maintain an official list of the candidates and of the vote count.

The Election Committee will tally the votes and certify the count. Upon completion of the tally, the Election Committee will provide the Board an official list of candidates and of the vote count. The results of the election will be posted in the three community centers by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

G. DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MISCONDUCT 1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation (Continued on next page)

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by Public Safety.

2. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee, pursuant to Section G (1) above, and may, within ten (10) days of the notice by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Corporation Cooperator Appeals Committee.

H. CHALLENGES TO VOTING RESULTS 1. Any resident may challenge the certification of a candidate for election irregularities or qualifications by notifying the Chair of the Election Committee of the challenge, c/o Legal Department. The notice of challenge must be in writing.

Such letter must set forth the reason for the challenge. This letter must be delivered by hand to the Legal Department by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge. If, after reviewing the notice of the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, then the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge. These hearings shall be scheduled with prior notice to the challenger and the candidates whose certifications are being challenged.

The hearing shall take place no later than three days after the Committee's receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request a member recuse him/her self from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest.

2. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged (hereafter party or parties) may submit affidavits (to the Chairman of the Election Committee), setting forth the charges and facts. Such affidavits shall be delivered by hand to the opposing party's home address.

At the hearing, either party may present testimony supporting their position.

No witness will be allowed to present evidence except under oath as administered by the Chairperson of the Committee. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony and served it upon the candidate in the manner as set forth above. Challenger will also be required to appear at such hearing at the same time that the witness must appear.

At any hearing, the General Counsel to the Corporation or any attorney designated by the General Counsel, shall be present to advise the Committee, and any candidate or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented by counsel of his or her own choice at his or her own expense.

3. At such hearing, the Committee Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to procedure. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute such a ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness.

4. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Section G (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.

Velocity Track Club orientation

Velocity Track Club will have an orientation at 7 p.m. on April 11th for parents and guardians of children who would like to join the club and participate in its training and track and field competition opportunities. The orientation will be held in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center and parents must attend this orientation before their child will be allowed to try out for the club which competes against other track clubs throughout the city, region, and nation. For more information, call Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-4416196 or e-mail Coach George Samuels at gbsjr665@msn.com.

Domestic hot and cold water shutdown - Buildings 2A&B and 3A&B DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 31 • TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

The supply of hot and cold water in your building will be shut down in order to clean the domestic water tanks in the basement. The cleaning of the water tank will be completed no later than 5:00 p.m., however, it will take time for the water to fill up and service should be fully restored between the hours of 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

To minimize the effect of this water service interruption we urge cooperators to do the following prior to the shutdown: * Keep a supply of water on hand for emergency use. * Please make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains clear of objects.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

– CSO (Dreiser Loop)

If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in his or her place. (If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified).

5. The decision of the Committee shall constitute the final determination on the qualification of a candidate, and the Committee shall report any such disqualification to the Board of Directors promptly in writing, stating the reasons therefor. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall determine whether or not it shall confirm the Committee's determination. The Committee shall certify the elected candidates to the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation. If there are no charges brought against the five candidates with the highest vote totals, such certification will be made immediately after the time to file a challenge has expired.

If a challenge is brought against one or more candidates, then the Committee shall certify the candidates after the Committee has made its determination. Should the Committee fail to certify candidates, or to fill all the vacancies within ten days after election day for any reason, then the Board of Directors shall call a new election

among the previously qualified candidates within thirty days, as it determines.

6. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be complete and the result certified by the Committee within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results.

7. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates. * These Election Rules were unanimously approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors.

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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.

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study -

Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

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

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH On Sunday, April 6th, 11:00 a.m.— We welcome you to worship with us at the 45th Anniversary Service of Community Protestant Church. Our theme for this very special service is “Still Standing By God’s Provision.”

Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, Pastor, Co-op City Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Saturday, May 3rd, 4:00 p.m. – The Hospitality Ministry invites you to join us in A PRE-MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, featuring the Master of

Entertainment, internationally renowned MR. HUNTER HAYES. A jazz legend and Emmy Award winner, Mr. Hayes has performed with such great artists as James Brown, Miles Davis and Lonnie Youngblood. It will be held in Room 31, Bartow Shopping Center, Co-op City.

Admission: $27 for adults; $15 for children 17 and under. For tickets and/or additional information, contact: (718) 671-6122, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 6713181.

Saturday, May 24th, 3:00 p.m. – The Deborah Women’s Ministry presents the NYC WOMEN OF GOSPEL & SONG CONCERT featuring Keisha Washington, Community Protestant Church; Bishop Mary Freeman, Emmanuel Church of God; Rev. Lois Giles, Seventh Lights Baptist Church; Clarissa Sinceno, The Riverside

Church and Requithelia Allen, Convent Avenue Baptist Church.

Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 8629172.

Saturday, June 21st – Join the Willing Workers on a SPRING FLING. Enjoy a fun-filled day in Pennsylvania with many activities including a Southern comfort dinner and live blues and jazz show at Warmdaddy’s. Donation: $110. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 320-4278 or (718) 671-8658.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/ Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays).

Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

Church Motto: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority.”

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we

honor tradition, but are not bound by it!

PRAYER: I pray for unity, within the community, from the Board of Directors, to Marion Scott Realty and the entire Riverbay staff. I pray that there will always be a recognition and high regard for all cooperators and that all will be treated with respect. I pray that cooperators will do the same. I pray that all will galvanize around one single goal, to make our unique community as positive and safe as possible. In Jesus’ name, amen.

AFFINITY STUDY AND PRAYER GROUPS: Pastor Jenkins is leading three unique Bible Study and Prayer Groups specifically designed for families affected by Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, Incarceration/Formerly Incarcerated and Unemployment. These groups meet once per week independent of each other. God has gifted Pastor

Jenkins with an understanding of His Word which not only gives greater understanding to others but that leads those receiving to deeper relationship with God and greater feeling of selfworth. Call Pastor Jenkins at 718-6440951 to obtain the group locations which are confidential especially for Domestic Violence victims.

Please join us, February 29, at 3 p.m. in front of the Townhouse Diner for our monthly Prayer Walk. Prayer changes things!

Good Friday Worship, April 18, 10 a.m. Dreiser, Room 4, we have dynamic preachers of the Gospel bringing the 7 Last Words of Jesus from the Cross. Please join us and we will have a lite lunch.

Faith Café is our giveback to the community... a hot restaurant-style meal served every 3rd Sunday (April

20) at 12 p.m.

REENTRY/RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MINISTRY: If you or someone you know has a son or daughter in a juvenile detention center, please contact Pastor Jenkins. She is personally providing a “Without My Child” Brunch for 20 mothers. Please share this information, being separated from a child for any reason is very difficult. Blessings.

HOLD THE DATE: May 3, Auditions for the Better Youth Generation Performing Choir for ages 6-18. Children do not need prior experience but will need to commit if selected. Each performing child will receive annual college scholarship setasides. The initial choir concert will be held in December.

Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah

1010 Baychester Avenue; 718.320.

0518; www.coopcitysdachurch.org.

Our services are open to everyone, come as you are.

Bread Ministry Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food.

Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer & Praise Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Topic: 2/26, “Obedience.”

Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Men’s Ministry week of Prayer) Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. (for

Faith @ Work Christian Church

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

children ages 6-17) Share in Prayer/Telephone Prayer Support Line – Tuesday, March 25, from 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m., you may join others who know God answers prayer by calling (661) 673-8600; access code: 936343# We will PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens - join us.

Jealousy “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” (Proverbs 27:4, NIV).

One of the most devastating emotions is jealousy. It is the oldest type of sin (Isa. 14:14) and can hurt not only interpersonal relationships (2 Cor.

12:20), but our physical health, as well (Prov. 14:30).

Jealousy tends to be personal; it targets an individual who is perceived as a rival and a threat. As a result, jealousy often causes violence, either psychological (verbal abuse, backbiting, criticism) or physical. Who hasn’t, at some point, felt the misery that this emotion brings?

As we discuss this emotion, I will provide instances of individuals who allowed jealousy to impact their behavior: Satan, Joseph’s brothers, King Saul, and the chief priests of New Testament times. The result always was disastrous.

How fascinating, too, that all of these

jealous individuals enjoyed high status and privileges to begin with. Yet, all fell into the trap of hating someone else for what they were or what they had.

The Lord warns us away from such an erroneous path and urges His children to love their neighbors to the point of rejoicing with them in their gifts, achievements, and possessions as if they were our own.

Question: What was the cause of Satan’s expulsion from heaven? Read (Isa. 14:12–14). What does it say about freedom that even in a perfect environment, heaven, this terrible trait was able to arise?

—Pastor Terry Giles

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Mon., March 31

Bartow Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 9:30am – 11:30am, Room 31 Library 9:30am -1:00pm, Rm. 31 Weight Management Support Group – Rm. 25 10:00am-11:30am ZUMBA Class 10:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Einstein

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Pork chop w/cilantro & tomatoes White rice & black beans Carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Spanish style fish Plantains w/onions Broccoli

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Spanish style beef & vegetable stew Mashed garlic cauliflower potatoes Peas & carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Chicken cutlet Roasted red potatoes String beans

Challah bread Healthy peach compote

Crochet and Knitting

Library

10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Dominoes

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10:00am, Rm. 45

9:30am -10:30am, Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise

Line Dancing

10:00 – 11:00 – Rm. 2

10:00am – 11:00am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

Around The Lunch Table

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

11:30am, Rm. 49

Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm,

Apple juice Turkey meatloaf Mon., w/mushroom sauce March Mashed sweet potatoes Italian cut green beans 31 Alt: Tuna salad

Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15 - 2:00pm, Rm. 2

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

Rm. 2

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

Tues, Apr. 1

Orange Juice Chicken Cacciatore Wheat spaghetti w/ parsley/garlic Braised red cabbage Alt: Vegetable liver

Tues., April 1

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

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

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Rm. 45

Fri., April 4

Thurs., April 3

Wed., April 2

Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games Rm 31 9:30am - 11:30am Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m. Rm 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm 31 Bingo 1–3:30 p.m. Rm 31 Card Games2-4 p.m., Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm 31 Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Social Dance Club Music by Cecilia Tenconi - Every 2nd Thursday, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/ Jenifer 10–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive Rm. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Bingo 1 p.m., Rm 49

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2-3 p.m., Rm 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10– 11 a.m., Aud. A Poetry/Creative Writing w/ Lorraine 10-11 a.m., Rm 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11–12 p.m., Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Spanish Class (New) 1–2 p.m., Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 8 Poetry/Creative Writing w/ Lorraine 2–4 p.m., Rm 7

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Monday:

Monday or Friday :

Stew Leonards

Super Wal-Mart

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

$15

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

$5

Bartow Dreiser 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

Einstein 10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

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

Wed., Apr. 2

Orange pineapple juice Braised beef brisket w/pan gravy Kasha & bow ties Carrots Alt: Slicked Turkey Apple juice

Homemade baked Thurs., breaded filet of sole Parsley boiled potato Apr. Broccoli soufflé 3 Alt: Chicken breast

Fri., Apr. 4

Orange juice Roasted chicken Brown rice w/mushrooms Pollack w/lemon pepper Cous Cous w/herbs Creamy spinach Sautéed kale

Whole wheat bread Fruit cocktail in natural juice

Alt: Gefilte fish

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Upcoming Events/Trips

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

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation!

AARP Tax- Aide – Hosted by JASA; Free tax preparation and free e-File - 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through April 9th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call 718-320-2066.

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) – Tuesday, April 1st, 11 a.m., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31.

Friday, May 9th, 1 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7. Tuesday, May 13th, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49. Come learn about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact this area and basic disaster response skills The Big Apple Senior Strollers 2014 Walking Groups – Participate in Walk with Ease, the Arthritis Foundation’s evidence based walking program. Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. beginning April 4th, meet at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, & every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. beginning April 8th, meet at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31.

The program is for 12 weeks.

Legal Services NYC Bronx Elder Care Practice – will present info. on the scope of their Elder law practice. They will also review the process involved in the creation of a will. Tuesday, April 1st, 11 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49. Friday, May 2nd, 1 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 4.

Q&A segment will follow the presentation.

For information, call 718-320-2066.

Einstein Loop Senior Center at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49, will be open on Saturday, April 26th. $3, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. – Special bingo game, 9–11 a.m.; entertainment, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. DJ Woody, Lunch, 12 p.m., menu: TBA. Free Computer class for seniors 60 years or better – Einstein Loop computer lab, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35. Every Monday, March 31st to June 30th.

Beginners class, 9-10 a.m., Intermediate class, 10-11 a.m. Advance class, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please call to register, 718-3202066. Only 7 seats available.

Free Cell Phone & Tablet training for seniors that would like to learn how to use their cell phones for texting, emails, etc.

Every Monday, March 31st to June 30th at the Co-op City Senior Services office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Call 718-320-2066 to register. Limited seating.

ShopRite – Friday, April 4th, $3 (2 hrs.)

Pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein Loop 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop – 9:30 a.m. Call the Bartow office to register (718) 3202066. Please note pick-up changes.

Empire Casino – Monday, April 7th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow - 10 a.m., Einstein Loop - 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop – 10:30 a.m. 718-320-2066 to register.

Ace in the Hole Productions 2014 Fabulous 23rd Season at The Brownstone, Featuring Lonnie Youngblood — 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 8th, $55 for JASA members and $65 for non-JASA members.

Coach bus pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m., Dreiser Loop – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop - 9:30 a.m. Menu: Fresh garden salad, corn chowder, braised tips of beef, roast chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetable medley, dessert, coffee, tea, decaf. Enjoy 2 complimentary drinks during Happy Hour.

Free soda all day.

Co-op City Annual Passover Luncheon 2014 – Monday, April 14th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. $4 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the 3 senior centers. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein Loop - 9:30 a.m.

Weight Management Support Group – Monday, March 31st, 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For info.: 718-320-2066.

Wal-Mart – Friday, April 11th - $15 – Includes transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9 a.m. Call the Bartow office to register (718) 320-2066.

Grandparent Connection – Grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 3rd, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For info., contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139, or 917-734-5935.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: AARP presents Life @50+ at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, May 8-10. On Friday, May 9th, The Spinners & Mary Wilson of the Supremes, will be in the Convention Center; and Whoopi Goldberg and Moody Blues on Saturday, May 10th.

General admission is $25 for AARP members; $35 for nonmembers (includes 1-year membership). Register at www.aarp.org/events, or call 1-800-6506839.

REMINDER: AARP Chapter #4997 Anniversary Celebration – THURSDAY, MAY 29, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. (Cocktail hour, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.) at Eastwood Manor — $70/person. Contact Stella B., 718-379-2088 or Delores C., 718-6711672 or Room O – 718-320-1946.

Happy birthday blessings to Miriam Henson, who turned 107 on March 20th.

NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES March 31-April 1 – Sands Casino w/a $20 free play & lunch voucher; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; full buffet breakfast and then to see MOSES at the Millennium Theater; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach …$295/double; $285/triple; $345/single (travel insur-

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ance to be determined) – BUS DEPARTURE: from Asch Loop (in front of Library) at 7:45 a.m. SHARP (arrive by 7 a.m. for bus seating & luggage tags) …contact: Marlene, (718) 379-8337 (temporary).

May 21 – The Magic of Motown at Foxwoods’ Fox Theatre – Stroll down memory lane with the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The O’Jays, The Platters and many more…SOLD OUT; WAITING LIST AVAILABLE… $84/pp includes reserved seating, free buffet, $10 slot play, transportation and gratuities….contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the Hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…contact Daisy, 718671-3241.

August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights…Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I$1,438; Balcony: E-2-$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N$1,827; Outside cabin: I-$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — $350 deposit will secure early-bird rates ….contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS ART FOR A LIFETIME 2014 - FREE Theatre Arts Workshops For Adults 55+. Call

to register. Mondays through Apr. 28, 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Leona Heyward Hull.

Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

FILM - The Secret Life of Bees w/Queen Latifah, Saturday, 3/29, 2:00 p.m.

WEEKLY EVENTS (Subject to change. Call library to confirm) Game On - Mondays, 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.

Teen Lounge - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Thursdays, 3:00 Teen Lounge - Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Tuesday, April 1st, general membership meeting at 1:30 p.m., Room 38.

Dues are $12 for members, as well as newcomers. This will be a Bingo meeting and all are welcome.

Friday, April 4th, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for a hilarious comedy drama, Busy Body. The cost per person is $78, which includes lunch, show, transportation and gratuities. Entrée choice of Yankee pot roast, fried shrimps, chicken Cordon Bleu, summer herb cod, chef’s daily special, baked vegetable lasagna vegetable kabobs, and a chef’s daily special. You have a selection of homemade breads, salad, mashed potato, potato pancakes and an array of miniature desserts, coffee or tea. Please make your payment by March 28th.

Time of pick-up will be 8:30 a.m. at all usual stops.

Reminder: Moses at the Millennium Theatre, has been sold-out. Please send in your final payments. Luggage tags will be sent to you just as soon as we receive them. Time of pick-up will be at 7:30 a.m. starting at Einstein, followed

by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m.

Please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005.

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

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

OFFICE: We are open 2 days a week. Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

FLEA MARKET: We are now selling jewelry; many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢ each, 5 for $1;

hard covered books are 50¢ each. We have walkers for $10 and $15 each.

We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor.

Pennies, pennies please bring them to the office.

—Arlene Rodriquez

Handicapped Adults Association

Goose Island Seniors

Sunday, March 30—Bingo game in Room 39. Time is 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join in our game. Snacks and refreshments served.

Wednesday, April 2—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission, $2 for members only. Time is 1:30 p.m. Refreshment served.

Wednesday, April 23—Going to Courtlandt, N.Y. The Rat Pack. Price is $69. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. All payment must be in. If you have not, you lost your deposit.

Menu: Soup, salad and entrees are prime of beef, chicken marsala, and stuffed filet of Sole, dessert, coffee, tea

and a complimentary drink, wine or beer.

Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma. The Jersey Boys, music of Frankie Vallie and Four Seasons. Price is $79. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our same 3 usual bus stops. All payments must be paid by May 15.

Menu: Soup and salad; Entrees are half of chicken, London broil and Tilapia and dessert, coffee, tea, soda.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39.

Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Tel.# 718-379-9613 or call Mary at 718-379-4899 in evening. Don’t forget your dues. Good health to all!

—Mary Pilla

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Reflections

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

Few are aware that the Biblical verse, “Love your neighbor as yourself” is preceded by the solemn injunction: “You shall not take vengeance nor bear any grudge.” (Leviticus 19:18).

Why are these two important injunctions - one positive and one negative - paired like this? The rabbis have a very perceptive explanation.

They tell us to picture a man peeling an apple. He holds the apple in his left hand and the knife in the right. The knife slips and cuts his left hand. It hurts and it bleeds. The man is distressed. What does he do? Does he take the knife in his left hand and

plunge it into his right? Of course not, because both hands are part of him.

The Bible tells us not to take revenge or bear a grudge because our neighbors are part of us. We are all children of the living G-d. We are joint heirs to the same rich heritage.

We may have reason to be angry or to feel hurt but we must stay on speaking terms.

We are not told to turn the other cheek. Such conduct is unnatural! It could even be considered masochistic. Judaism does require us to forgive and to forget. “Vengeance is the Lord’s.” It is not for us.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1718-379-6920.

Note: New office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, March 28th is at 6:56 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 29th at 7:56 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, March 29th at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon.

NOTE***We will be having Bingo on Sunday, April 6th at 1:00 p.m.

Admission: $3.

Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. Mimi Berlofsky is getting better by the day.

We hope to see her very soon.

Dues for 2014 are due NOW!!

Thank you.

Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity.

Your support is always appreciated.

Thank you.

Shalom.

—Miriam Berlofsky Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. PLEASE NOTE PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED. Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

unsummoned appearance before the king could be deadly, even for queens.

But Esther knew she had to act on behalf of her people. “If I perish, I perish,” she said. In the end, her wisdom prevailed, and her bravery saved her kinsmen. Esther reminds us to be imaginative, as well as courageous.

We don’t always have to fight to get what we want; sometimes we just have to outwit our adversary. As Odessa Hopkins said at the Women’s Award Brunch held by Pastor Debra Jenkins “our history is not over.” Woman of God you are destined for God’s purpose. Bless you.

—Bishop Dr. Nancy Rosario

Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

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

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

The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on MONDAY, May 5.

The COST: $33 per person with a $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. Payment is due by April 28.

We would appreciate if you would send your check to: The Traditional

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-790-9120.

Schedule: Sunday Worship-Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer/reflections; Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ms. Veronica Carreras of Bronxworks will be at 159 Dreiser Loop every Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and in Rm. 10,

Dreiser, from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. to assist individuals and businesses with enrollment. You can call for an appt. at 646629-3245. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. www.rosarioministries.com. For credit restoration services, call 718-3203873. Sunday, 3/30, is the last Sunday of Women’s History Month, join us for a celebration to the Women of Excellence. CB 10 is sponsoring the Health Career Day for Youth on Wednesday, April 2 – 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Greek American Institute, 3573 Bruckner Blvd., Bronx, NY 10461. Also approved by CB 10 is Co-op City Family Fun Day on June 21, in Casals

Place.

Esther was a simple orphan, raised by her cousin Mordecai, until she decided she was destined to be royalty.

Hiding her Jewish identity, she became a harem contestant, and after a year of spa treatments, emerged a stunner. The king may not have been bright, but he knew how to pick a beauty queen. Smitten, he rewarded Esther with a crown. It was good to be Esther until a tip from Mordecai forced her into action. The king, who led more by whim than wisdom, was convinced by his evil minister Haman to kill all Jews. Mordecai begged Esther to intervene, even though an

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Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and congregation of the Church of New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events:

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month.

Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

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

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

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m.

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

“Blooming in His Garden Brunch,” 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22nd. Donations are $20 for adults, $15 for children under age 18. Please see any member of the Fellowship for tickets or for further information, contact Sis. Loretta Scott at 718-671-2623.

Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-days/2-nights, August 20-22. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach transportation, hotel on Canadian side, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, guided tour of Toronto, time at Casa Loma Castle, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Niagara Falls Casino and Duty Free shopping. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, double $500pp and Single $580pp. Valid passport required. Make checks/money order to Church of the New Vision; Mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box

753037 Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Canada. For information, please call: 718-671-8746.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for students in Grades 1 through 8.

Discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision. P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY. 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—Carole Haque

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

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, when we will celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent.

Lenten Services: Every Wednesday in Lent, Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.

Fundraising Events: St. Joseph’s Sunday School Delicious Breakfast. Saturday, March 22 starting at 8:30 a.m. Prices begin at $6 per plate.

Come hungry, leave happy!!

Raffle tickets are now available for sale. Drawing on Saturday, April 12.

Book of 6 for $5. Please contact

June Grimes, 718-320-0503.

St. Joseph’s Seventh Annual Luncheon at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx.

Saturday, May 17, 12 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Rolling bar, cocktail reception and lunch, music by DJ Carol, $75 per person.

Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation 3-day trip to Toronto, Canada.

Saturday, August 30 to Monday, September 1. Trip includes 2 nights hotel accommodation, 4 meals, professional guided historic tours and time at the casino. Single $469, Double $389, Triple $339, Quad. $329, Children $239.

Prices are per person and a payment plan is available. For those on the payment plan, the 3rd deposit is now due. Please call June at 718-320-0503.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-3200844 or visit our website: http://www.st josephsepcbronx.org.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want” (Psalm 23:1) —M. Chambers

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• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT

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

Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, 50s, 60s, & 70s.

LP, 78 or 45.

1. CHURCH WORSHIP SPACE AVAILABLE: St. Paul's Episcopal /Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul's Place off Washington Avenue, Bronx, wishes to rent out its Worship space on Saturdays and other week days. The Worship space can also be made available for rent on Sundays after 3pm.

The Church can seat over three hundred people.

2. 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012.

If interested, call Father Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment.

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ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

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• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators • Vacuum Cleaners and more vacuums 10% DISCOUNT (except and lamps)

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

Call 718.792.2655 10/11

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

• 1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700 3/29

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20 OFF

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person.

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

718.792.2655

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Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

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

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS? Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

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

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

Cleaning Service Houses, Apts., Offices cleaned. Reasonable Rates. References. 718-882-0598. 3/29

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICE Call: A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC. Residential: $60 for 3 man hours, $75 with supplies Commercial: Call to discuss Call us @ 718-798-4259 or email us @ Sales@abrags.org Website: www.abrags.org for a list of services.

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SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE General Cleaning — $80 + tax Semi-Heavy Cleaning — $90 + tax Super Heavy Cleaning — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days Accept Cash, Pay-Pal • 4 Hour Minimum Call

(718) 320-5112

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Floors

M & M FLOORS

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Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount. Call (718) 792-0024 Hair

Cleaning Service - Carpet and Upholstery

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

1-203-482-6337

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

www.spoonercleaning.com

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

(718) 379-8782

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

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Appliances Repair

Cleaning Service - Windows

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

Blinds

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Spaces for Rent

For prompt service call:

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NEW STYLE BLINDS

Old Records Wanted.

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718.792.2655

Get Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50s to 70s. Call Howard 3/29 at 212-873-4016 anytime.

SERVICES

(except vacuums)

Fully Insured

Records Wanted

Call Joe 718-384-7554

Cleaning Service - Carpet and Upholstery

BY THE OUNCE

Stop buying hair in the pack that tangles and doesn’t last.

Buy your hair to match your own, we will blend, color, put on a weft, and install. Please call about installations.

Weaving Installation by appt. only.

718-515-5800

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Please be considerate of others when sharing use of the laundry room. While using the machines or waiting for your clothes to finish:

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Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

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Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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• Please refrain from playing loud music; • Keep an eye on young children accompanying you; • Do not leave clothes unattended in washers and dryers for long periods of time; • Do not remove carts from laundry rooms; • Do not use the laundry baskets and/or laundry tables to sort dirty clothes.

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Reface or Replace? $1500

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Co-op Sales Est. 1969

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