Co-op City Times 04/09/11 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 46 No. 15

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Board considering refinancing deal with New York Community Bank BY JIM ROBERTS Talks are underway between Riverbay management and officials with New York Community Bank about a deal that would refinance Co-op City’s existing $475 million mortgage at a lower interest rate and provide cash now to pay off existing debts and replenish reserve funds. The refinancing would provide much needed new funds to help pay for $18 million in ongoing capital projects in Co-op City, including completing the window replacement program, as well as balcony repairs required by New York City’s Local Law 11. In addition, according to management, $25 million would be used to restore money in reserve funds, and $11.7 million would be available to pay ever-increasing water bills to the City of New York. Members of Riverbay’s Board of Directors are now examining the proposal and are being asked to vote on the deal at a Board meeting on Wednesday, April 13. “Co-op City is not an isolated island, and we are very much affected by national and international events in these uncer-

tain times,” said President Helen Atkins. “Different Directors may have different opinions, but the Riverbay Board of Directors has absolutely no influence on the rising cost of gasoline at the pump or astronomical water rates charged by the City of New York. “Fiduciary responsibility and reality means we have to consider a refinancing to keep our community afloat,” Atkins continued. “We don’t live in a perfect world, but be that as it may, I strongly believe in continuity over chaos, and unfortunately, some are trying to capitalize on people’s emotions by not being honest about the current financial situation we are facing in Co-op City.” Second Vice President Khalil AbdulWahhab said: "Co-op City, like many other cities and states across the nation, are caught between a rock and a hard place in these tough economic times. The only way to continue to move forward is to consider every logical, sensible action that improves our budget and our overall capital for (Continued on page 4)

State restores funding for Einstein and other senior centers BY JIM ROBERTS Round one in the fight to save the Einstein Senior Center is a victory for Co-op City’s senior residents, but the budget battle might still have one more round to go. Proposed cuts by Governor Andrew Cuomo to money that the state sends to New York City to pay for senior centers were restored in the final 2011-12 state budget that was passed last week in Albany. “Both the State Senate and the Assembly rejected the Governor’s proposal in his budget and we elected to restore all funds to the City of New York to be used for senior citizen programs,” said State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, who represents Co-op City in Albany. New York State will receive $103 million in Title XX funding from the federal government, which is allocated to the Office of Children and Family Services. Of that amount, $66 million is used for mandated adult protective services and domestic violence programs. The remainder, $37 million, is distributed to fund programs at local discretion. These discretionary programs may include senior services, low income day care and supportive housing services.

When Gov. Cuomo proposed taking that $37 million away from senior citizen services, New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) drew up a list of 105 senior citizen centers that would have to close and the Einstein Senior Center in Co-op City was on that list. The $37 million will now come to New York City from Albany this year and the city is expected to fund the senior centers that may have closed if the Governor’s proposal had been accepted by the state legislature. “We’re very pleased that Title XX was adopted in the final budget. The cut would have had a significant impact on the seniors of New York City. We’d like to thank everyone for their hard work for restoring these vital funds,” said Christopher Miller, a spokesperson for the city’s Department for the Aging. However, Mayor Bloomberg’s budget for the new fiscal year is due by June 30, and there is no guarantee that all of the city’s senior citizens will be funded, according to Assemblyman Benedetto. “Now the money is sent back there (to New York City), but there is no mandate that Mayor Bloomberg must use this money for this purpose,” Benedetto (Continued on page 2)

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Official candidates in 2011 Riverbay Board election to be certified next Tuesday BY ROZAAN BOONE The official candidates who will compete for five open seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors will be announced next Tuesday, April 12, at the Candidates’ Meeting which will be held in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 8 p.m. Last Monday, March 28, at the conclusion of the petition period to run in this year’s Board election, 13 of the 14 potential candidates who picked up qualifying petitions when they became available on Monday, March 14, returned their petition packages to the Riverbay Legal Department signifying their intention to enter the race to fill five Board seats in the Wednesday, May 18th election.

Among the 13 potential candidates are three incumbent Board Directors running for re-election this year—Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Emmanuel “Manny” Torres and Eleanor G. Bailey. The other shareholders who returned their petitions include some former Board Directors, as well as some who have run for the Board in previous years. They include Frank Belcher, Yolanda Canales Schumann, John Rose, Kenneth Mercer, Leah Graham, Carmen Howell, Michelle S. Davy, Krystal Serrano, Daryl Johnson and Tony Illis. With the petition period over, nonresident Riverbay staff have conducted (Continued on page 2)

Election Notice to Building Presidents regarding scheduling of Candidates Meetings Monday, April 11 is the deadline for building association presidents who would like to schedule a Candidates’ Meeting to request a date from the 2011 Election Committee. Only one building association candidates’ meeting can be held per day, therefore, meetings will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis from Wednesday, April 13—the day after the

candidates are certified and they are allowed to begin campaigning—through Friday, May 13. All requests must be directed to Director Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2011 Election Committee, c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Late requests will not be considered. —2011 E lect ion C om m it t ee

Co-op City receives $300,000 of $1M NYSERDA grant for energy efficient garage lighting BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation has received $300,000 of a $1M grant from the New York State Energy Research Development Agency (NYSERDA) for energy efficient lighting that was installed in the community’s parking facilities last year. The payment, which was received late last week, is the first payment of the $1M federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant administered through NYSERDA which Riverbay qualified for last year. As a result of the award, Riverbay contracted with Green Energy Management Services Holdings, Inc. (GEM), a Teaneck, N.J. based company, to retrofit and maintain 4,928 garage lights, 395 exterior lights, 496 elevator and stairwell lights and 279 exit signs in the community’s 8 parking garages. The 10-year GEM contract will provide Co-op City with approximately $350,000

annually in electricity savings and approximately $2.5 million in maintenance cost savings over the life of contract by utilizing power-saving long-life induction and LED lighting. “The installation of LED lights in our garages is a great energy saving initiative,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “Not only will we have light bulbs installed that have a longer, useful life and that burn less electricity, but thanks to the NYSERDA grant, the housing company will not have to pay for the material or labor associated with the installation of these lights either. Additionally, going forward, the contractor will take over the responsibility of maintaining the light fixtures and will split the energy savings resulting from the installation of the new light bulbs with the (Continued on page 4)

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Candidates electronic signature verification on each of the signed petitions. This process was supervised by Riverbay’s senior counsel, Michael Munns; Director Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2011 Election Committee, and Mary Ahland, Riverbay’s Director of Computer Services. In addition, based on the results of the signature check, and the criminal background check, the 2011 Election Committee also verified that none of the candidates are indebted to the Riverbay Corporation and are up to date in the payment of their maintenance charges before compiling the final list of candidates. The official field of candidates will be announced at next Tuesday’s Candidates’ Meeting on April 12, in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 8 p.m. The official list of candidates will then be published in next Saturday’s issue of the Coop City Times. This week, Director Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2011 Election Committee, stressed that as per the election rules, only candidates or their stated designee will be allowed to attend the Candidates’ Meeting. “If a prospective candidate cannot attend next Tuesday’s Candidates’ Meeting and would like to send a designee or representative, the Election Committee must be notified in writing of the name of that designee prior to next Tuesday’s meeting,” said Director Gordon. Correspondence to the 2011 Election Committee should be sent to Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2011 Election Committee, c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Once the candidates are certified next Tuesday at 8 p.m., the election period officially begins and the candidates and their supporters may begin campaigning. “I’d like to once again remind all potential candidates that they should read the 2011 election rules and regulations so that they will know what is expected of them,” said Director Gordon. “The candidates and their supporters should also be mindful that there is no campaigning until after they are certified

Senior Centers said. “He can further divert the funds. He tried to do that last year and people put up a stink and he gave in at the last minute and let the money be used to keep the senior citizen centers open.” Benedetto said that residents must closely follow the Mayor’s budget proposals and make certain that funding for all senior centers, including the Einstein Center in Section Five in Co-op City, remains open. “We’re just saying to everybody listen, we’ve done our job up here,” Benedetto said. “The city has the money, the restoration of the money, the Mayor should now do the right thing and keep those senior

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on Tuesday, April 12 at 8 p.m.,” added the Election Committee chair. “The 2011 Election Committee will vigilantly monitor all campaign-related activities and deal with infractions swiftly.” Director Gordon further stated that any potential candidate who needs clarification of any election rule should contact the Election Committee in writing, in care of the Riverbay Legal Department, and the committee will respond expeditiously. In addition to its chair, Director Gordon, the 2011 Election Committee is co-chaired by Directors Othelia Jones and Francine Jones, and composed of shareholders Sandra Williams-Jackson, Judith Washington and William Odom. Ms. Lillian Whitaker, who up to earlier this week was a member of the 2011 Election Committee, resigned citing personal reasons. “We wish Ms. Whitaker well and hopefully she will be able to serve next year,” said Director Gordon. At next Tuesday’s Candidates’ Meeting, after the official candidates are announced, each candidate or their designee will enter a random drawing to determine the order of their placement on the ballot. The name of each candidate will automatically be rotated on the ballot, as well as in the three election supplements in the Co-op City Times. At the same meeting, the candidates will be given their election packages from the Co-op City Times explaining the process and outlining the deadlines by which candidates’ statements and ads must be submitted for the three consecutive election issues of the paper which will begin on Saturday, May 8. In each election issue, Saturday, April 30; Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 14, each candidate will be given space in the Co-op City Times to place a candidate’s statement outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community, as well as a free ¼ page ad. The deadlines for these submissions are strictly enforced and candidates are advised to read their election packages very carefully so as not to miss deadlines. (Continued from page 1)

citizen centers open and not even threaten to close them. It’s bad politics. Make sure the Mayor doesn’t play any games.” Benedetto said the three senior centers here are important for the community and must remain open. “These centers provide a wonderful outlet for our seniors right in their own neighborhood where they can spend the day with their friends and keep themselves involved in positive activities, Benedetto said. “They do wonderful things at our centers in Co-op City and I’ve really been distressed that the Mayor has been scaring everybody at these centers.”

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Two official Candidates’ Forums will be held, the first on Wednesday, Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center, and the other on Monday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. In addition, 9 building associations have so far requested permission from the 2011 Election Committee to host individual Candidates’ meetings to which all candidates running in the election must be invited. Following the publication of the final election supplement on May 14, shareholders will cast their votes on Wednesday, May 18 for the candidate(s) of their choice. Voting will be conducted by voting machines in building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. After the polls close on May 18th, the tallies will be counted after 8 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 26th. The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times that Saturday, May 28th. 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 Thursday, June 9th and begin serving their three-

year terms. On election day, Wednesday, May 18, there will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of March 28, 2011. Last year, the NYC Board of Election confirmed that 5,216 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board election of which 5,131 were machine votes, 67 stand-by ballots and 18 absentee ballots. 5,064 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2009 Board of Directors election. This year, 5,019 votes are needed for a quorum. The 2011 Election Committee chair reiterated this week that it is very important that shareholders not only attend the two officials Candidates’ Forums that have been scheduled, but also the Candidates’ Meetings that are held by individual community groups and building associations in the community centers and association rooms throughout the community and to which all candidates are invited to meet and greet the shareholders whose votes they are soliciting in this year’s Board election. “Only one meeting per day will be allowed on a first come, first served basis,” said Director Gordon, “so I urge all building presidents who are considering a Candidates’ Meeting to submit their date and time to us before the Monday, April 11th deadline so they can be approved by the Election Committee.”

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Home improvement fair to be held on April 30 BY ROZAAN BOONE

CC Little League opens 2011 season today Join the Co-op City Little League’s Minor, Senior and Junior Divisions at 9 a.m. today, Saturday, April 9, at the Astor Little League fields at 2701 Bruner Avenue by the Gun Hill bus depot for opening day as the leaguers take to the field to play ball. The Minors will play at 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; The Major Division will play at 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. Come out and support the Coop City Little League players.

Next Community Board 10 Meeting The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 14, 8 p.m. at Villa Barone Restaurant, 3289 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461.

Co-op City Scholarship deadline extended The Co-op City Scholarship Committee has extended the deadline for the Co-op City Scholarship to Monday, April 18. The scholarship fund is dedicated to fostering the education of deserving Co-op City residents who have shown the academic ability to move on to higher education and who also have an interest in community service and in helping others. Applications can be picked up at the offices of: Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center, Room 12), Congressman Joseph Crowley (Dreiser Center, Room 4), the office of the City News (Dreiser Center, lower plaza level), the office of Riverbay (Bartow Community Center) and from local high school college guidance counselors.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 23 One of the community’s favorite family events, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 23rd on the Section 5 Greenway. The event is presented by the Riverbay Fund, and will include a wide variety of games and activities for children.

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Riverbay Corporation will hold a Home Improvement Fair in three weeks in the Dreiser Auditorium where several companies, including Riverbay Corporation, will showcase their products to shareholders interested in updating the look of their apartments. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. “The Home Improvement Fair has always been one of the most popular Riverbay-sponsored events among shareholders,” said Helen Atkins, President of the Riverbay Board. “It is the one place where residents who are interested in updating their apartments can come, window shop and purchase items to improve and update the look of their apartments.”

This year, after missing last year’s fair, Riverbay will once again be offering kitchen cabinet resurfacing. “I’m pleased that Riverbay will once again be holding a Home Improvement Fair as it’s always well received and welcomed by our shareholders,” said Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Ombudsman. “Our last Home Improvement Fair was two years ago and the turnout was great; shareholders purchased many items from the various vendors present. Many cooperators were disappointed at the last fair to find that Riverbay Corporation was not selling the Riverbay kitchen cabinets and expressed their dissatisfaction in that regard. I’m pleased to say we have heard the wants and needs of our cooperators and Riverbay will return to the fair this year selling Riverbay kitchens cabinets.”

Boiko said that cooperators can choose between maple and cherrywood kitchen cabinets, all at reasonable pricing. “Having a Home Improvement Fair of this type allows vendors to offer their goods to our shareholders all in one location, taking the stress away of having to travel to the vendors’ locations; It allows for competition, for immediate comparison of product and in many instances, the vendors offer discounts at the fair that are not found in the stores as they are selling in bulk to the community,” said Boiko. “It’s a win-win for everyone, and with our shareholders now receiving their tax refund checks, the timing is perfect.” At the Home Improvement Fair, shareholders will have the opportunity to browse (Continued on page 5)

Annual Income Affidavits BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2010, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program). The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2011. Currently, surcharges based upon 2009 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2011. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 based upon data taken from your 2010 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2010 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2010 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2011. Please estimate your income and identify it as “Estimated Income.” File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form. I n ca ses wh er e th er e a r e t wo sh a r eholder s of a n a pa r tm ent a nd if one of th e sha r eholder s h a s p er m a n ent ly va ca ted t he a pa r t men t, it is imp or t a nt t ha t th e r em a in ing sha r eholder su bm it d ocum ent a tion to R iver ba y C or por a tion a s to wh er e t he va ca t ing sha r eholder cur r en tly r esid es. Accep ta ble d ocum ent a tion cou ld b e (1) d r iver ’s licen se wit h cu r r en t a d dr ess; (2) cop y of th e a pa r t men t lea se; (3) ut ility b ill with cur r en t a d dr ess. If th is docum en ta tion is not sub mit ted with th e

I n come Affidavit , t he incom e a ffid avit will b e r etu r n ed a s in comp lete u nt il t he d ocu ment a t ion is subm it ted . T h e sha r eh old er will b e lia b le for a ll su r cha r ges a ssessed, no cr ed its will b e issued for su r ch a r ges a lr ea dy a ssessed. Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2011. You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge. Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully. As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Tuesday, April 26th and Thursday, April 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 8; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 35. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions. Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must pres-

ent 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, 2011. Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office. Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 12. 2. Congressman Joseph Crowley’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 3. 3. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18. 4. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop. Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment. Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2011 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3388.

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Lighting housing company. This is truly a best case scenario for the Riverbay Corporation.” The resolution approving GEM as the contractor for the ARRA grant application and to do the project if the grant is approved was approved by the Riverbay Board last March. It stated that if the ARRA grant was approved, “…the job must proceed using prevailing wages progress payments. If not approved, we will bid for the work in the usual manner. Whichever option is available, there is no monetary cost to the Riverbay Corporation and payment is from savings

Refinancing expenditures. It is a matter for the entire Board of Directors whose fiduciary responsibilities demand that we work together to accomplish that task. Costs are rising all around us, costs over which we have no control; what we can control however, is our internal considerations for how to deal with those things in such a logical manner that our increases are kept at a minimum.” Under the proposed terms, Riverbay would pay off the existing $475 million debt and take out a new mortgage with New York Community Bank for $550 million. The interest rate on the new mortgage would start at 53⁄4% for the first two years and then increase to 6% in the third through fifth years of the term. In the 6th through 10th year, the interest increases to 6.25% and then to 6.50% in years 11 through 15. Riverbay is currently paying an interest rate of 6.2% but that interest rate is scheduled to increase to 6.7% in October, 2014. Because the new loan adds $75 million in new debt and will be for a shorter term, annual interest payments would increase from $32.5 million under the current mort-

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actually realized;…” The total cost of the energy efficient garage lighting project is over $2.7M. After the $1M grant is exhausted, the balance will be paid based on shared energy savings. “Co-op City is a great example of our business model of serving customers seeking cost savings through energy efficiency while providing a ‘green’ solution for their businesses,” Michael Samuel, Chairman and CEO of GEM, said in a press release announcing the Co-op City contract last year. “We also believe there are other prod-

gage up to $38.515 million a year in the new proposed mortgage, according to management. Management reported the refinancing would also enable Riverbay to pay $4.36 million for a bridge loan owed to New York Community Bank; $9.5 million to New York Community Bank to close out the existing loan; and $2.3 million for various banking fees. In a memo to the Board, Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., managing agent for Co-op City, wrote that Riverbay’s ongoing talks with officials from the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have not produced any progress in efforts to have the federal government guarantee another possible refinancing deal that would have been done with Wells Fargo/Wachovia. Freedman noted a series of obstacles to that deal that indicate HUD will probably not approve the loan guarantee. He informed the Board that even if HUD approved the loan guarantee, a closing could take up to eight months or more dur-

gration matters, application assistance, and assistance to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are filing for family members. Any constituent with immigration problems or concerns should call for an appointment at 718-994-9900. Appointments are held on Tuesdays from 12-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Early registration for K and 1st Grade at P.S. 153 PS 153, the Helen Keller School began early registration for Kindergarten and First Grade for the 2011-2012 school year last Monday, March 28, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and will continue until Friday, April 15th. Numbered tickets are issued each day. Children born in 2006 will be registered for Kindergarten and children born in 2005 will be registered for First Grade. If the child is already attending Kindergarten at PS 153, there is no need to register for the First Grade. I n or d er t o r egist er you r ch ild , you mu st b r in g t h e followin g: • Your child • Your child’s birth or baptismal certificate • Doctor’s health station record of your

the Local Law 11 façade restoration work that is being done,” said Cooper. “Any savings resulting from the installation of these LED lights will also be used towards furthering these projects. Therefore, the more initiatives we are able to undertake—and we have a number of them that we are working on—the more money will be available to go towards the capital projects, which again will not only ensure that the projects continue, but will increase the prospect of accelerating the capital projects, and also help to defer any future carrying charge increases.”

ing which time interest rates could rise significantly, making the loan more costly. Also, HUD might demand very large reserve replacement accounts be held by Riverbay and that the agency has not yet done an HFA insured loan to a New York cooperative under its 223f program. “Now is the time to consider our annual operating budget, and any possible refinancing, with clarity and honesty in order to make the best decisions for the people of Co-op City, instead of only saying what we think people want to hear,” said Atkins. “It’s easy to condemn everything, and I see a lot of misinformation being spread about the community, but I certainly haven’t heard any legitimate, viable alternatives to solve current problems, and I have to say, and I think most would agree that continuity and not chaos is the best way to handle a crisis.” “There is nothing emotional about doing good business,” said Director AbdulWahhab. “Budgets are representative of the monies we can use to do the things that must be done. Directors’ responsibility is to create viable budgets that hold down cost to

the shareholders.” While what appears to be a potentially divisive Riverbay Board election coming up, Atkins stressed that any refinancing or potential carrying charge increase would have very little or no affect on seniors who are eligible for the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) or shareholders on the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs. “As Co-op City’s representatives from the state Housing and Community Renewal pointed out to the community last week in the Co-op City Times, seniors who are currently on SCRIE or those who qualify for either SCRIE or DRIE may be minimally affected by any increase in our maintenance charges that the state may ultimately deem necessary to keep Co-op City moving forward financially,” said Atkins. Co-op City seniors or those with disabilities may contact the city’s 3-1-1 hotline for more information on the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) or the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE).

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Councilman Seabrook and CUNY offer free immigration services Councilman Seabrook and the CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project have teamed up to provide free legal services and consultations on all immigration matters at his District Office, 3586 Boston Road, 3rd Floor. CUNY Project staff will be at the Councilman’s office two days a week and will provide consultations on all immi-

ucts in our green technology portfolio that could help Co-op City achieve greater efficiencies in the future.” Cooper stated this week that it is important to note that the savings from the energy efficient garage lighting project will go a long way in helping to ensure that the community’s ongoing capital projects are continually addressed. “Case in point, the $1.5 to $1.9 million we are saving every month from cogeneration is what allows us to continue the window and terrace door installations, as well as

child’s immunizations: • 4 doses of DPT • 3 doses of polio vaccine • 2 doses of MMR — 1 dose on or after 1st birthday • 3 doses of HB (Hepatitis B) • Lead screening • 1 dose of Varicella (Kindergarten children only) given on or after first birthday. P r oof of r esiden ce: Income Affidavit from Riverbay (listing everyone who resides in your apartment) 5. Previous school records if applicable The following addresses are zoned for P.S. 153: Co-op City Buildings 15 through 254 and Townhouses on Asch Loop, Aldrich Street, Benchley Place, Bellamy Loop, and Broun Place.

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association meeting was held on March 14. At that meeting, our guest speaker was Mr. Edgar Perez. There were several questions asked. Most of them were answered. The other he stated that he would get back to us at a later date. Mr. Perez is our Area Manager. TO ALL FLOOR CAPTAINS, please come to our meeting which will be on APRIL 18 at 7 p.m. We have some important business to be discussed. TO the new COOPERATORS, WELCOME TO OUR

BUILDING! Feel free to come to the meetings. Our meeting is posted in the bulletin board in the lobby. We will be having a senior citizen game day on Friday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please come and enjoy yourselves. To the ones that are having a special occasion, CONGRATULATIONS! To the sick and shut-in, get well soon. To the bereaved, you have our PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY. —C la r a C a st on

Congratulations again, Grandmom Mildred! Congratulations to Co-op City resident Mildred Davis whose granddaughter, Paula (second, left) adopted 4 brothers who were orphaned in Malawi, Africa where Paula served as a Missionary for 4 years. The two older boys, Yona, 18, and Moses, 16, were adopted in 2010 while their younger siblings (Joseph, 13, and Yohane, 11) adoptions were finalized in 2009. Best wishes to Paula and her family and also to new grandmom, Mildred, who has yet to meet her new grandsons.

Deep Sympathy It is with sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Mr. Francius Charles of the Riverbay Building Maintenance Department on Tuesday, March 15. Please keep Mr. Charles’ family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one.

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Fair and purchase a wide variety of goods and services designed to improve both the look and value of their home. “In the past when we’ve had the home improvement fairs, shareholders were very excited about this idea and attended in record numbers,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “Our hope is that this year will be no different especially since Riverbay will once again be participating having heard shareholders complaints about our absence last year. As we continue to repair our infrastructure, certainly shareholders can help add to that value by upkeeping and updating their individual apartments as well. This is another way to show their commitment to the community.” Barbara Penn of the Riverbay Contracts Department, principal organizer of the Riverbay Home Improvement Fair, said, “We are going to have flooring vendors, window treatments, bathroom vanities, shower doors, closet doors, kitchen cabinets, carpet cleaning, pigeon netting for terraces, painting, co-op insurance, bathtub covers, and much more.” Shareholders will also find a wide variety of appliances such as stoves, and refrigerators. Brochures on freezers, dishwashers

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and washers and dryers will also be available, however, while any cooperator may purchase a dishwasher providing they have a co-op insurance policy that includes a $25,000 flood rider, only townhouse owners are allowed to have washers and dryers which must be professionally installed. Shareholders who purchase freezers, dishwashers and/or washers and dryers must notify their respective Cooperator Services Office (CSO) as there is a $6 monthly electrical charge to cover the additional cost of electrical usage. So far, among the vendors who have acknowledged that they will participate in the Home Improvement Fair are Co-op Sales; Tristate Interiors offering flooring and carpeting; Elegant Home Décor for window treatment & carpet cleaning; Ron’s Pigeon Guard, Riverbay’s approved vendor for pigeon netting for the terraces; X-Press Bath for bathtub covers, and Polar Distributors for appliances, among others. Cooper pointed out that the companies participating in the home improvement fair have been doing business in Co-op City, in some cases, for many years so they are not strangers to the community. “The vendors are already familiar with the configuration of the apartments and

they know and understand the needs of the residents,” said Cooper. “This is one of the big advantages of this home improvement fair as opposed to purchasing from outside merchants who may not be as familiar with the community or the apartments and who may sell residents products that do not meet the guidelines of Co-op City apartments.” Shareholders should note that although Riverbay allows different vendors to sell their goods and services at the Home Improvement Fair, the corporation does not endorse or is the corporation a party to any warranties given or implied. Shareholders are also advised that kitchen cabinets may be left behind when they move out as part of the apartment sale provided they are in good condition. In the event that the kitchen cabinets are not, they will be removed and replaced with Riverbay cabinets, since Riverbay does not stock replacement parts sold by outside vendors, and the shareholder will be charged for the removal and replacement. This charge is deducted from their equity reimbursement. At the same time, residents who are purchasing sinks other than those from Riverbay for their bathroom or kitchen will

be held responsible for any and all repairs that may be needed in the future, for instance, back-ups, replacement washers, etc. The cooperator will be responsible for hiring a plumber to make such repairs when needed. In addition, cooperators who have bathtub liners installed relinquish Riverbay Corporation from its responsibility to do future repairs to their bathtub since the cooperator then become responsible and therefore must hire a plumber to do any future repairs. If there is a problem, such as a leak and Riverbay needs to open an area of the tub to access any piping, the cooperator should contact their co-op insurance carrier to pay for any associated repair and/or tub replacement. Regarding closet doors, if a cooperator chooses to replace their closet doors, they will not be charged for the doors when they exit the apartment. “We will also be giving out door prizes throughout the weekend; that’s the fun part of the show,” said Penn. “Cooperators can come up and get a ticket and be in it for the whole weekend. So the earlier you come and get a ticket, the more chances you have of winning. Only one ticket is allowed per household.”

Co-op City model apartments open for viewing

Reminder: A model two and three-bedroom apartments are open for public viewing in Co-op City’s Section Five, Building 34, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through the month of June, with the exception of holidays, such as Mother’s Day and Easter, as the Residential Sales Department launches its spring sales campaign. The two and three bedroom apartments were chosen because those are the two waiting lists that have been exhausted. Families and households of the size that qualify for these homes are encouraged to view the furnished models to get an idea of what Co-op City offers in terms of spacious homes. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Community’s spring spruce-up continues

Workers measure and paint the “no parking” zone behind the Bartow shopping mall loading dock last week as part of the community’s ongoing beautification program to ready the grounds and surroundings for the warmer weather when shareholders will be able to enjoy the outdoors. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times A fed-up shareholder

To th e Ed it or : I have been living here for over 7 years and I have been reading and listening about privatization. I’m fed up with the Board of Directors which has no conscience of what you or I wish for. You, the shareholders, I believe from what I have read voted/elected to have an exploration on this matter and it was passed by you, the community/shareholders, and correct me if I’m wrong, but when we, the shareholders, elect someone to the Board, are they not supposed to represent us and do

our bidding - not management’s? They are elected by the shareholders, right? Then why are we having this conversation every week? If the Board elected wishes to disregard the shareholders, then it’s up to us to get them out. It’s up to us to elect someone who will fight and back us up, someone who will listen to his or her electors, the shareholders, the community and not management. Let’s put in new blood with new ideas, someone who will listen to you, the voters.

And for those groups that are out there for privatization, if you feel that the shareholders are interested in this action, then get an attorney to make up a petition so it will look and sound legal, then on voting day have your people at each voting booth to get shareholders to sign their name once again, for privatization and if it’s what they want, you will have a second time vote for it and something legal for court against those in opposition with the shareholders’ rights; this includes the Board of Directors. —Bill R ios

Consequences of privatization To t h e E dit or : I am tired of hearing about privatization. Whoever is in favor of it doesn’t understand the consequences. I live in a triple core, one bedroom apartment and they told me I could get

$175,000 for my apartment. I would like to show how ridiculous this is. First, management would get one third, and then we have to pay income tax and then we have to move and the rent for a new apartment will be at least twice as much.

Further, we have to buy new furniture, etc. By the time we pay all our expenses, there will be little left. Please stop this nonsense and continue to live in Co-op City under normal conditions. —St a nley H ir sch h or n

Thank you, Public Safety To t h e E d it or : I would like to express a long overdue triple thank you to the Public Safety Department, Co-op City’s finest. First, about three months ago, I fell and many people stopped and stayed with me until Public Safety’s Emergency Services Unit arrived. ESU attended to me until city ambulances arrived and took me to an emergency room.

Secondly, one night while walking home from Dreiser Loop, I was being followed. I quickly hit Public Safety’s number on my cell phone and was advised to stop by a safe location and wait for the officers to arrive very shortly which they did. When the persons following me saw them, they took off. Thirdly, I thank them for helping to save my husband’s life. About two years

ago, on Super Bowl Sunday night, my husband became ill and ESU officers arrived and insisted that he be taken to the hospital immediately. It turned out that he was suffering a stroke and doctors said he would have died if he had not gotten to the hospital as quickly as he did. Thank God for all of Public Safety. —R u t h a n d I r win Top lit sk y

dates’ meeting can be held per day, therefore, meetings will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis from Wednesday, April 13—the day after the candidates are certified and they are allowed to begin campaigning—through Friday, May 13.

All requests must be directed to Director Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2011 Election Committee, c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Late requests will not be considered. —2011 E lect ion C om m it tee

Window Guard Delivery Notice If you have not yet returned your 2011 Window Guard form, please fill it out, sign it and enter the date and your phone number. Either mail it back using the envelope provided, return it to your local Cooperator Service Office (CSO) or return it to Room S in Bartow. On Monday, April 4, Window Guard forms will be delivered to those in Buildings 14, 15 and 16, who have not yet returned their forms. Thank you for your cooperation. —R iver b a y W in d ow G ua r d O ffice

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Public Safety Report CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it in fact causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti and even gang-like graffiti have been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task

Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags” (graffiti signatures) so that when they are caught, they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_ prevention/citywide_vandals_taskforce .shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899. Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the

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Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (five hundred dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Riverbay Corporation is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of anyone writing graffiti within Co-op City. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of

spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. 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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Let’s Do This Civilit y M a t t er s James Bovard (the writer) said, democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. Meaningful discussions between Board Directors must support a respectful exchange of ideas. Respectful discussion provides the greatest possibility for finding effective solutions. It would be disappointing to have Directors return to a level of namecalling and blame-laying that only adds a layer of confusion and distrust without solving any problems. As a cooperator stated in a letter to the Co-op City Times last month – Civility Must Prevail. Tr a cea b le P r ogr ess A lot of rhetoric has been said and/or published about a “rising vacancy” rate. The last numbers I remember reading in the Co-op City Times were 256 apartments were available with 161 of those assigned to the list of applicants still completing the purchasing process. Doing the math, the actual vacancy rate is just over one-half of one percent. That means that Co-op City is more than 99 percent occupied. Based on housing industry standards, that is a very impressive number. The cost for the power plant was $80

Director’s Viewpoint

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Second Vice President

million, but the plant has provided energy savings of nearly $1 million per month since April 2009 – allowing important capital projects to continue. The proposed budgets for the next two years will allow the pace of window installations to double (from the present rate). Additionally, the budgets will cover payment for Local Law 11 balcony and brick work, needed roof replacements on 10 high-rise buildings, construction of a water treatment plant, completion of the installation of a “black start” generator, and Greenway restoration. T h e H er e a n d Now Directors were voted into office to attend to the desires, concerns, and requirements of the entire community. We have accepted leadership positions

with the responsibility to sustain the security, maintenance, and affordability of our community, and the quality of life of all cooperators. Because Co-op City is not sealed in a vacuum, we are subject to the same economic concerns and woes that are being experienced by many cities and states across the nation. Directors should not spend excessive time looking backward at past resolutions or actions. In these trying times, the Board must sharply focus on the ‘here and now’ and continue to seek ways to move forward. That is the real work for the Board of Directors. A P a t h for P r ogr ess I have created a template that can be used (with or without modification) to evaluate the effectiveness of the management company (MSI). An evaluation is not intended to find fault; effective evaluations are focused on rating overall efficiency. A proper evaluation seeks to find what was done correctly, what needs improvement, or what is in immediate need of repair. Evaluations can also point out areas where policies need to be applied, changed, or eliminated. What is important is that the evaluation provides

a fair, objective, and accurate report of the effectiveness of MSI’s management in all areas. Considering that we have entered the election period, it is understandable that assembling an Evaluation Committee and beginning the evaluation process will probably not get underway until after the seating of the new Board. However, the template is ready and with approval, the evaluation process can begin. There are other initiatives that I would like to start and still others that I would like to discuss with my Board colleagues after the new Board has been seated. Plea se, ta ke the time to vote. Your vote is the tool tha t will sh ape th e future of Co-op City. Voting machines will be placed very conveniently. Urge family members, friends, neighbors, and associates to vote. If we work together, our unified numbers will demand the respect that we – as a city within a city – fully deserve. If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to kwa h h a b 10475@h ot m a il.com .

Co-op City Little League Opening Day, April 9th The Co-op City Little League will start its 2011 baseball season this Saturday, April 9th, for the Minor ((9&10), Major (11&12), Junior (13&14), and Senior (15&16) divisions. However, due to the ongoing field’s construction, all the games for Minors and Majors will be played at the Astor Little League fields at 2701 Bruner Avenue by the Gun Hill Bus depot. Opening the season will be the 9 & 10 years old players with games at 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. The CCLL Minor division consists of the Modell’s

Sporting Goods team, managed by Dwayne Wilson; the Montefiore Medical Center team, managed by Julio Papon and the Royal Waste Services team, managed by Sebastian Ulanga. Following will be the Major division teams with games at 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. Representing Co-op are the Bay Plaza Shopping Center Cyclones, managed by Robert Brown; and the Associated Supermarkets Red Hawks, managed by Earl Williams. Coaching staff includes Edward (Squid) William, Fernando Torres, and Robin Sullivan.

Games for the Junior division Ver-Tech Elevator and Knights of Pythias teams, managed by Eric Dixon; and Phil Nwogu, will also be held at the Astor Senior fields. The 15 & 16 years old Marion Scott Realty team, managed by Francisco Rodriquez; first game takes place as well at the Astor Senior field. Thanks to a grant sponsored by Councilman Larry Seabrook, the Co-op City Little League fields are being renovated. Part of the project includes new night lights and new score boards. The target date for completion is some time around the second week in April.

Accordingly, the Farm and Tball Divisions will begin regular season play April 30th at the Co-op City Little League fields. This is due to Easter falling on the third week in April and the handing over of the fields back to the league by April 15th. The Co-op City Little League 2011 season is being dedicated in memory of Everod Jefferson, one of the league’s originator; and former CCLL player Matthew Finkle. For more information on the Co-op City Little League, visit the website at www.eteamz.com/coopcityll. —H ect or Aya la

Association of Building 14 Cooperators (AB14C) Co-op City continues to do its part to “Go Green”-and here’s a win-win opportunity! Cooperators will have a chance to protect the environment while also preventing identity theft. In recognition of Earth Day/Month, the Association is proud to organize “Shred It & Forget It,” a community shredding event. Get rid of those personal documents and confidential papers that have been cluttering your home, office and storage! A mobile

shredding truck will be parked onsite allowing cooperators to SECURELY shred their documents and unwanted papers for nominal cost right on the spot. The event is scheduled for April 30th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Postings and Co-op City Times articles will provide further details. The Event Committee needs more volunteers to help with planning, publicity and event day coordination, so we’re “calling all

hands on deck.” Floor Captains should return their respective Maintenance/Repair reports immediately. Completed forms can be left with the Lobby Attendant or slid under the Association Room door through next Friday. The forms will be used for our upcoming walk-through, which has been requested for late April in conjunction with our CSO director and Building & Grounds staff. Association

members who volunteered to assist with walk-throughs will be contacted and a date finalized. Remember - be ready to rid yourself of those piles or bags of papers in an instant. Let’s save some trees. Start sorting. Mark your calendar – April 30th. Please e-mail questions, suggestions and comments to jdfergie31@gmail.com or call 917.612.1951. —J osep h in e D. F er gu son

Building 26 Association A very warm welcome to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of April. Well wishes to the sick and shut in. Our sincere condolences to all for the loss of a loved one. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. April is here and as a reminder, your annual tax returns are due April 18, and your annual income affidavit is due April 30. Don’t forget to attach a copy of your home insurance to your income

affidavit. Bu ild in g 26 Associa t ion E lect ion s Pat Cipollaro and Barbara Skinner are running for President. Election committee members, a meeting is forthcoming. You will be telephonically notified. M eet in g Not ice - Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of Building 26B. Please come out and bring a neighbor with your concerns and suggestions for 2011. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have a 50/50 raffle. H ea lt hy Tip s - Spring is here so get out

for a leisurely walk. It will help to strengthen your heart, to clear your head, and it’s very relaxing. Include red beans and black beans into your diet. They provide your intake of protein, and beans are very high in fiber. Beans are very beneficial and they help to reduce your cholesterol. K n it t in g a n d C r och et in g - Come join us for some good company and instruction on knitting and crocheting on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the community room of Building 26B. Be C on sid er a t e - Please do your part

in keeping our building clean by properly disposing of your garbage. Take large boxes and other bulk items down to the basement. Secu r it y - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are opening and/or holding lobby doors for. It’s nice to be neighborly, but if you don’t know them, don’t open and/or hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own. —Yu Von n e L ewis

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Blood Bank coming April 16th Please donate; Blood is urgently needed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in two weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Saturday, April 16, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may

donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. New will be the use of the Alyx System, should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than

that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours.You will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have. All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate; even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-

688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation. Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day. Please be a caring person and donate. The life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409. “Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better ”

Building 13 Association The next general membership meeting of the Building 13 Association will be on Thursday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the back of the building (in the voting room). I encourage you to participate in the upcoming "Blood Bank" Drive on Saturday, April 16, in Room 31 at Bartow Center from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Building 13 Association is committed to a 'Zero Tolerance' for graffiti. We ask you not to participate in it, not to encourage it and report it to Riverbay. Don't forget to send in the Annual Income Affidavits by the due of April 30. ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW EXHIBI-

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Let’s face reality Unfortunately, it’s that time of year where we’re starting to hear preposterous charges and ridiculous promises from some seeking power in Co-op City. Let’s get real and try to acknowledge that we are living in the real world. For anyone who truly is misguided enough to believe any on the Board deceived them about rising costs, it’s time to wake up, smell the roses, and look at what the cost of a gallon of gas is these days, and how much that cost has skyrocketed in just a month. When savings are mentioned regarding our cogeneration plant that doesn’t magically transform into money that Coop City can freely spend on anything. No, what it means is that such savings can be applied to other costs in running Co-op City, in delivering essential services to you, the cooperators. We are in debt, and we are trying to maintain our quality of life in Co-op City, and I believe we are successfully accomplishing that, but it would be disingenuous to act like we, like the rest of the country, are not facing dire economic times. For those who cry “no increase,” it sounds like nice rhetoric or a political slogan, perhaps catchy, but not based in fact, and does nothing to confront real problems and issues. Last year, no one could have predicted how astronomical our water and

Director’s Viewpoint

Al Shapiro sewage bills due to the city would currently be. In fact, the amount we owe in water bills is far greater than any proposed carrying charge increase would be, but once again, savings from the cogeneration plant have helped us, contrary to what some might want you to believe. A budget is not all that complicated. It’s based on money coming in and the amount that is owed in bills. The great savings provided by running our own cogeneration plant puts us in a position where we can use that additional revenue to pay water bills. Without the cogeneration savings, instead of complaining about the need for a 3% increase, or even a $1 increase, we could very well be facing a double digit increase. So, to put it simply and succinctly, we are fortunate to have successfully built our own cogeneration plant because the savings in generating our own electricity and energy are savings that can be used to help pay the escalating costs in almost every sphere of doing business and delivering services in Co-op City.

We are no longer dependent or at the mercy of Con Edison like the majority of hard working New Yorkers. Con Edison is talking about a massive hike of 12% in electricity rates, with businesses paying some 17.5% in increases. That’s an extra cost burden we in Co-op City don’t have to worry about. I recognize some overactive Directors and pseudo community leaders scurry about waving petitions and urging cooperators to sign such petitions against this and that, which is fine, except most of these people are starting from a dishonest premise, trying to convince others of things that simply aren’t true. It doesn’t matter how loud some scream, or how much some screech, rising costs are affecting everyone. The rapid rise in the cost of gasoline, makes transport more expensive, and this translates into higher costs for food and other essentials required for day-to-day living. To ignore that truth, or try to blame it on management, is a simplistic political ploy while looking for a scapegoat to promote one’s ulterior motives. Personally, I feel Co-op City has managed quite well under very adverse circumstances over the past several years. All one has to do is look around at other communities, and the rational reaction should be to be grateful for what

we have here—comparatively low monthly carrying charges, certainly compared to others in the New York City metropolitan area, and we personally are not responsible for paying individual monthly utility bills, which is unheard of in most apartments. In order to truly appreciate where we are, one has to remember from where we came. It wasn’t that long ago that five of our eight garages were ordered closed by the city because they were considered unsafe. That is no longer the case. We were also at a point where we couldn’t afford to make mortgage payments. But, step by step, especially under the tenure of Othelia Jones as President, a tough act to follow, and now our current President, Helen Atkins, who has done an excellent job in keeping Co-op City moving forward in the face of an at times difficult Board, I am confident that we are on the right track. Of course, things could be better. Things could always be better. But overall, I think things in Co-op City are pretty good, regardless of what some energized, parochial folks are relentlessly trying to convince you, the cooperators, into believing. I, for one, have too much faith in the people of Co-op City to ever think even for a moment that you would fall for such hollow promises and accusations that have no basis in reality.

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop (lower level) here in Coop City, telephone: (718) 320-0844. Weekly Sched u le: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. (during Lenten season). Thursday:

Choir Rehearsal 7 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6 p.m. Young Adults 6:30 - 9 p.m. Every 4th Sunday, the Sunday School children lead the service and every 5th Sunday, the Young Adults lead. Upcom in g E vent s: May 14 - St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon at Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY; Adults, $75;

children, $25. June 26 - Confirmation and reception of new members; Assistant Bishop Andrew Smith of the Diocese of New York presiding. July 9 — Travel via deluxe bus transportation to Duck Walk Vineyard in Montauk, Long Island. Donation: $85. Trip

includes lunch at Gurneys Inn, wine tasting and tour of the facility. Please contact the church at (718) 320-0844 for reservations. Thanks to all who helped make our cake sale a success. Today if you would hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts. (Psalm 95). D. Singlet on & M . C ha m ber s —D

Cooperators United We would like to thank General Manager Vernon Cooper and Jennifer Neumann, Coop City Senior Services Director (JASA), who joined us at our last general membership meeting. Mr. Cooper discussed the growing problem of graffiti in our complex

and Ms. Neumann talked about JASA. Also on the agenda was “How Do We Get Out the Vote.” We decided that Cooperators United will give a monetary prize to the Building/Townhouse Association that has the highest percentage

of Board of Director voter turn out on Wednesday, May 18. You must be a current dues paying association to participate. Our dues are $20 per year. More details to follow. Congratulations to everyone who is celebrating a special day this month. Our

thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick, lost relatives/friends and are shut-in and to our troops. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonj a Ma xwell

Donizetti Building 4 Association The Donizetti Building Association is extending a special invitation to all cooperators living at 100, 120 and 140 sections (A, B and C) to attend our next meeting on April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in 4B rear. Our meeting usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes at the most. This month, we have a special guest speaker, Mr. Noel Ellison, our new area

manager. Stop down, meet and greet him, and ask questions and voice concerns. It’s scholarship time again. We are awarding two $500 scholarships if your child or grandchild is graduating from high school, and lives in our building, and your dues are current for 2011. Contact Ms. Diane Windly at (347) 275-7565 or check the bulletin board in each section for more

information. Stop down on Wednesday and join Ms. Gay Brown to learn basic crocheting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The time is here again for new candidates running for the Riverbay Board of Directors. So let’s start reading our Co-op papers to gain knowledge of their plans to get prepared and be ready to vote. Our

goal is to have the most votes from our building. Prayers and get well wishes to our sick and shut in. Happy April birthdays. Remember – this is our home. If you see something, say something. Don’t forget our 50/50 raffle and refreshments after our meeting. —Yvonn e Bur r u s

M a r ch 24, 140 E lga r P la ce A male involved in an altercation with another male continued his violent and threatening behavior. He was issued several commands to disperse, but refused compliance. As a result, he was arrested and charged. However, once in custody, the male was found to have a warrant out for his arrest and as a result he was

processed into the system. 140 E lga r P la ce Three males were arrested by CCPD officers after being involved in a fight. The males refused to leave the area and were arrested as a result. One male was remanded for resisting arrest. The other two males were summonsed and released.

Public Safety Blotter: March 20 - March 26 M a r ch 25, K iller C u r ve CCPD and NYPD units came together to stop a group of individuals who had assembled for the purpose of fighting with individuals from Section 5. The group had been watched for a period of time. Once it became clear what their goals were, they were stopped. As a result of the stop, 2 knives, a baseball

bat, and a gun were among the items recovered from the group. Ten males were placed under arrest as a result. All were charged with unlawful assembly, among other charges which included weapons possession. All the persons arrested who reside in Co-op City were also issued community complaints for their activity.

Co-op City Times / April 9, 2011

Looking For A Loan There has been a flurry of meetings attempting to secure a 30-to 40-year selfliquidating mortgage, while interest rates are low. Riverbay is looking for a $550 million mortgage to refinance our existing 15-year balloon mortgage. Management met in the Bronx with Adolfo Carrion, former Bronx borough president and now regional director of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Renewal (HUD), to enlist his aid. Management also met with HUD officers in Washington together with HCR and Wells Fargo Bank representatives, and our present mortgager, New York Community Bank. No Board director was present at these talks bearing so heavily on Co-op City’s future. My suggestion that a Board member participate in the talks and report back to the full Board was ignored. C OOPER ATORS L OBBY ON BE HAL F OF SENIOR S On March 22, a group of Co-op City residents and I joined representatives from senior centers and from the health care workers’ union Local 1199, to lobby state officials to fund senior centers, retain the “millionaires’ tax,” and provide a living wage law for health care workers. The living wage legislation seemed headed for adoption. Some restoration of funding for senior centers was approved by the Assembly and the Senate, and the Governor was expected to sign the bill. But if New York City does not provide matching funds, 100 centers, including one in Einstein, will be closed. I urge cooperators to call or e-mail the mayor’s office. Tell city officials to keep those centers open. So much for good news.

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Bernard Cylich C OM PLI ANC E WI TH RUL ES – A SOM ET IM E THI NG In last week’s Viewpoint, I discussed the March 16 closed Board meeting, in which I called attention to the Board’s lack of compliance with Riverbay By-Laws and with a number of Board resolutions: - Resolution 290, adopted in 1978, requires “that the Board of Directors will meet regularly on the first Wednesday of each month.” At the first closed business meeting of the Board in June, 2010, when I reminded members of that resolution, my point was ignored. The president even refused to provide a schedule of Board meetings for the year. - Resolution 03-69, adopted 8 years ago, requires that each year “the President of the Corporation shall call at least three . . . open meetings . . . including a gallery session.” It has not been implemented. - Resolution 91-09, adopted in 1991, approved the formation of a Co-op City Times Editorial Advisory (standing) Committee. It has not been implemented. - In Resolution 05-32, adopted in 2005,, the Board changed the ad hoc (temporary) Management Evaluation Committee to a standing committee, which was required to submit quarterly reports. The standing committee has never been convened, and the Board has received no reports. - Resolution 05-68, also adopted in

2005, states that Board committees — except for the Cooperator Appeals Committee – have neither the power nor the authority exercised by the Board and can make recommendations to the Board only about the committee’s designated subject matter. Leticia Morales, chair of the Community Relations Committee, introduced the resolution. Yet Sebastian Ulanga, co-chair of the Co-op City Coalition Against MTA Service Cuts, received a letter dated March 14, 2011 signed by Morales, denying the coalition’s application for recognition (submitted the previous November). The denial exceeds the committee’s authority, and how valid is a letter issued in the name of a Board member months after she has stopped attending meetings of the Board or its committees since October, 2010? The Board president has brushed aside questions about these apparent contradictions. - Resolution 93-61, approved eighteen years ago, directed the editor of the Co-op City Times to forward to the Legal Department material in articles, letters, or director Viewpoints that may be defamatory or adversely affect the corporation. The Legal Department is then directed to consult with the author. At a recent closed Board meeting I brought three letters and an article that were either denied publication or redacted without author’s permission. The Board chose to ignore these violations as well. - Riverbay By-Laws state, in Article IV, Section 1, “The Board of Directors at its first meeting after the elections of Directors shall elect from its numbers a President [and] . . . one or more Vice-Presidents.” In

June 2010, at its initial post-election meeting, the Board failed to elect a first VicePresident. Instead, Reverend Calvin Owens was declared first Vice-President, even though he had not won the required number of Board votes. - Regarding Leticia Morales illegal transfer to a Townhouse apartment in September, 2010 bypassing a waiting list; On March 9, 2011 Richmond McCurnin, Assistant Commissioner for Housing Operations at the NYS Homes and Community Renewal agency, issued an order directing Riverbay to revoke Morales’s transfer to 21B Cooper Place; to cancel the shares and the Occupancy Agreement issued to Morales for that Townhouse; to proceed with eviction if Morales did not voluntarily surrender the Townhouse; and to keep Morales’s previous apartment vacant pending compliance with the order. Has management acted on the HCR directive? I don’t know. When I know, I’ll let you know. CO R R E C T I O N In my April 2 Viewpoint, I quoted Herb Freedman’s defense of steep rent increases for the not-for-profit NAACP daycare center. Freedman had stated at a closed meeting of the Riverbay Board, on November 22, 2010, Management’s responsibility is to earn as much money, within reason, for the housing company as best they can. . . . We try to maximize. Because Freedman’s statement was printed without quotation marks, the passage suggested that I was paraphrasing or altering Freedman’s words. In fact, I was quoting him directly from approved Board minutes. My phone - 718.379.5874, email www.lichsr@earthlink.net

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, April 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Upcoming events The Million Kids March 2011 will be on Saturday, May 7. The bus will be leaving from the Dreiser Community Center, 7 a.m. For tickets/information, call (718) 320-8035 or (718) 825-9750. There will be a Saturday Gospel Brunch on Saturday, April 2, Dreiser Auditorium A., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For further

information, call (718) 320-8035 or (718) 825-9750. Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m.. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes. Advanced Aerobics classes This is an advanced aerobics class for men and women which will begin soon. This is not for the light hearted, but for those who are serious about getting in shape. Activities include exercise, health awareness classes and open discussions. Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers. Call to register today, (718) 320-8035, or email us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Other classes being formed are Tai Chi, Salsa, Belly Dancing and Children’s dance class-

es. Sign up today. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program - New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with

proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us. We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony I llis

Building 34 Association On March 31st, the general meeting of the association was held. We would like to thank Lois English, Manager, and Ray Fraticelli, Assistant Manager, for taking the time to attend. They explained they are very hands on when it comes to responding to community complaints and can be reached between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 2452 & Ext. 3596, Mon.-Fri. All other times, call

Public Safety. Mr. Fraticelli indicated that he inspects the staircases regularly for upkeep and gets the grafitti painted over before it becomes an eyesore. The Sales Department has indicated that the model apartments will re-open Saturdays and Sundays for 22 weeks, beginning April 9th. The two apartments are 32E, a 3-bdrm., and 15D, a 2-bdrm. The first part of our emergency prepared-

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! This is going to be short and to the point. Our last meeting was quite a take-off from other meetings. However, it was not planned, it just happened. Open discussions can have surprising results. If you read the house paper last week, you can see that topics of interest to many was discussed. The ball is in another court now, not ours. NOW, we are going to have our April meeting on TUESDAY, APRIL 12th. We have a speaker on hold, but due to the new closing for material for the paper, we can hope that the speaker is going to

keep the appointment. If not, we will meet as usual. COME ON DOWN, bring a neighbor, especially the new cooperators. Give us a chance to meet you and you can see what we are about. ALTOGETHER NOW - WE ARE FAMILY, MY NEIGHBOR AND ME, so let’s get it on. Prayers for the grieved; hope for the recovery of the ones under the weather AND, look out for our children. DUES, DUES, we’re still collecting DUES! —C elest in e W it h ey

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interaction between the board and the home. We are looking for events on which to collaborate. The garden could be a start. Income affidavits are due April 30th. If you are in need of a notary, Pauline Warren is available by appointment. Her number is listed in the lobby bulletin board. —Laverne Floyd

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American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section #5, 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. Our phone number is 718-320-8165. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mail address: post1871@optimum.net. Post 1871 has a new website for all Post members, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this website. The only people who can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post. Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day, hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of April 2011:

David S. Carter, Eli S. Alvarado, Clyde H. Massiah, David B. Dixon, Artie A. Jordon, Clarence N. Kennely, Constance L. Greene, David Fuller, Edwin M. Martinez, Juliana M. Oliver, Manson Grant, Jr., James C. Wells, John H. Irving, Leon D. Jernigan, Jerome L. Rice, Julian Pitts, Santiago Rodriguez, Jr. and Charles Gregory. All Post members, the deadline to turn in your money for the Washington, D.C. bus ride is April the 15th. Please turn in your money at the Post if you want this bus trip to succeed. The Bronx County Meeting will take place on April 15th at the Irwin Post 774. All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting. How many Post members didn’t receive

a call from our Post Vice Commander Jerome Rice concerning Post information? If you didn’t receive a call, let the vice commander know ASAP. A reminder to all Post members that the GENERAL MEETING is held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. sharp and in July and August, no meetings will take place. If you have RAFFLE money, please turn your money in at the Post ASAP. This is very important for all Post members. Do you know who was the first Black woman to join the U.S Coast Guard? If you guessed Dr. Olivia Hooker, you are right. She was also a survivor of the Tulsa, Okla. riots that took place in 1921. In 1945, Ms. Hooker joined the Coast Guard during World War II. She remained in the Coast

Guard until 1946. Today, Dr. Hooker is 96 years old. Our top seller of raffles is comrade Llewelyn Waterman; He has sold 265 raffle books so far. Good job, comrade. It’s not too late to get your ticket to go to dinner at Antun’s in Queens on April 15 at $60 per person. Don’t forget to place our flyer in the laundry rooms for the May 29th affair. Job well done, Jerome Rice, with those Rowbo-Calls to our Post members. Question: How do you know when you have an elephant under your bed? Answer: When your nose touches the ceiling. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. The instructors teach drawing skills, as well as painting. You will be able to complete original paintings worthy of exhibiting. Periodically, we have art shows so that budding artists have a chance to show off and sell their creations. We are lucky to have such fine art lessons given in Co-op City. On April 30th, we will have a preMother’s Day show in our permanent

room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. You will see beautiful artwork displayed. Cake will be available and boutique items for sale. Other upcoming events include our celebration of Bronx month by having a large display of pictures at the Baychester Library for the month of June. It ends with an outdoor art show in the Bartow mall. We are planning a show to be held at Barnes and Noble in Bay Plaza on July 27, from 5 p.m. until 7

p.m. We hope you will get to see some of these events. BVA offers art classes in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday classes have 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instructor. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative

path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. BVA has a permanent art gallery with artwork done by our members. They are on display in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Stop by and see the beautiful paintings. Science is for the body, but art is for the soul. —Sylvia L och a n sky

Building 33 Association I want to thank all of the cooperators who took the time to come down to the building meeting last Tuesday. We had a very enjoyable lively meeting. Mr. Cooper, our General Manager, was unable to attend. We asked for another invite for the April meeting. Mr. Cooper sent his assistant, Mr. Mark Giacoia, who was very gracious and answered our questions. Also in attendance was a CPOP officer,

Mr. Edward Rivera, who was very informative about the activity in our building and surrounding area. According to him, our building is in good shape as far as crime is concerned. The agenda was pretty well covered. 1-Apartment leases. If someone is on the income affidavit for a number of years, they might be entitled to your apartment. The best way to go would be a will.

2-Verizon cable will be coming to Coop City. 3-In a couple of months, we will have a pharmacy. This is good news especially for our seniors. It is very taxing to have to go all the way to the other sections for a pharmacy. 4-If you ever notice the flooding in the basement, well they are going to try and take care of it. 5-The rent increase is for water and

sewage. 6-New washing that will be more energy efficient will be coming. We all live here together, so why can’t we come together with our concerns and talk about them? Everyone is invited to the building meetings. Get well wishes go out to the sick and the shut-ins. —P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join us and help to make a difference? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. At t e n t ion : We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. Join the Crochet Club this fall. We

meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Just think of how grateful your family will be when they receive a beautiful handmade gift that you have made with love. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw

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African-American Association of Co-op City Holistic Welln ess Sem in a r – Come today to the Association’s Seventh Annual Holistic Health & Wellness Seminar on Saturday, April 9th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4. We have designated the month of April as “Holistic Wellness Month” and in attendance will be Brother Junior Jawara Blake, 93.5 FM radio host of “Health is Here,” and “Meeting in the Afrikan Village Square,” owner of the health food store, Vegan’s Delight. Sister Norma Jean Barnes will discuss and demonstrate the health benefits of belly dancing. Representatives from Life Spring Rejuvenation Center will discuss and perform Iridology, Reflexology, PH testing, Colon health, back massage and more. Nutritious refreshments will be served. This is a FREE event.

The following are programs sponsored by the Association and you are encouraged to participate: C h ild r en ’s E a r ly M or n in g P r ogr a m – If you need childcare in the morning before school begins, we are available to care for your children. Call 347-283-3809. C h ild r en ’s Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – The Learning Source is available to care for your children, assist them with homework and offers enrichment activities. Call 914-907-7936. C om p u t er C la sses – Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and much more. Classes are tailored to your needs. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class. The next classes: Monday, April 18, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser

Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. C ub Scou t s P a ck – The next Pack meetings: Thursday, April 7th & 21st, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Call 718379-5555. E d u ca t ion – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Tuesday, April 12th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss excerpts from “Civilization or Barbarism” by Cheikh Anta Diop. Call 718-379-5555. Belly Da nce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. Call 646-281-4570. Sch ola r ship Awa r d s – The Association will present its Fifth Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 18th. The parents of senior high school students

may request an application. The last day to apply is May 30th. Call 718-379-5555. L ib ya – On April 1st, members of the Association protested in a “Rally for Africa” at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. It was decided that we should write to President Obama to insist that the U.S. cease the attacks on Libya and that we would also “Rally for Africa” on April 1st. This organization is fighting for a unified Pan-African foreign policy in defense of African people. For more information, call 718-398-1766. Gener a l Member ship Meeting – A brief meeting will be held today at the Holistic Wellness Seminar. The next one is Saturday, May 14th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4. We welcome new members. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

National Council of Negro Women Come out & join us tomorrow, Sunday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. at our next General Membership meeting at Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. Greater New Orleans Section of NCNW presents “Mad Hatters” Recognition Luncheon Tribute to Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Saturday, April 16, 2:30 p.m. at La Maison Creole, 1605 8th Street, Harvey, Louisiana. Tickets - $40 for tickets and for information, contact Tracey Rollins, 504-650-0957 or traceyrollons@bellsouth.net.

University of Central Florida Collegiate Section NCNW presents “4th Annual Mahogany Awards Ball,” April 16, 7:00 p.m. at Student Union Cape Florida Ballroom. The National Council of Negro Women, Inc.’s 37th Annual Bethune Recognition Luncheon, Saturday, May 21, at Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, L.I. Tickets-$100. R ecogn it ion R a ffle…please call 718320-2366 to schedule time to meet and

collect your raffle money. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671 3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or

bereavement. Happy birthday April members! —M a xine Su lliva n

Building 19 Association Building 19 Association Ad Hoc Election Committee is preparing questions to ask this year’s officially qualified Riverbay Board of Directors candidates. We will host a candidate’s forum on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room. It is not too late to submit your question as part of the program, although in lieu of time, it may or may not be used. We plan to post the candidate’s viewpoints in the lobby’s bulletin board. Let us strive for 100% vote participation on Wednesday, May 18, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Exercise your right and responsibility to elect proactive leaders as our representatives to address and solve the current challenges faced by our community. Our annual bake sale will take place on Saturday, April 23rd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. In the coming week, we will be in the lobby

to solicit donations of your favorite sugar and sugar-free treats. Let’s make this another successful fundraising event. Volunteers are needed to help set-up and serve desserts. We are also in search of a non-profit agency to donate any leftover cakes and cookies. If you know of a deserving one, please let us know by calling 347-427-4746 or emailing us at bldg19assoc@gmail.com. Congratulations to all of you celebrating a happy occasion this month. A special best wish for everlasting love is being sent to our long time member and community Girl Scout leader, Raine Taylor. On April 1st, Raine joined in marriage with her fiancé, Ian, and became Mr. and Mrs. Ian Diaz. Please continue to pray for those that are ill and that recovery for them will come very —Cha r lotte C odr ington soon.

Panera Bread® enhances Spring menu with addition of sirloin steak offerings Culminating an effort that took over two years to perfect, Panera Bread is introducing three new sirloin steak menu items. These classic combinations, each with a uniquely Panera twist, feature choice-grade cuts of sirloin steak. Also being featured for spring are a Low-Fat Mango Smoothie, Strawberry Hot Cross Buns, and Easter Egg Cookies and Petites. The Steak & White Cheddar Panini is the newest addition to Panera’s Panini line up, uniting the classic, satisfying flavor pairing of steak, onions, and cheese, served grilled on a freshly baked French baguette. The new Steak & Egg Breakfast Sandwich is the latest savory breakfast sandwich on Panera’s morning menu, joining tender strips of sirloin steak, Vermont white cheddar cheese, and an all-natural egg. Expanding its chopped salad offerings, Panera’s new Steak & Blue Cheese Salad is made with fresh chopped romaine lettuce, crunchy onion strips, tomatoes, and generous chunks of sharp Gorgonzola, all tossed with blue cheese vinaigrette.

Panera is also featuring a Low-Fat Mango Smoothie blended with organic vanilla Stonyfield Farm® yogurt. It weighs in at 230 calories and, like all Panera smoothies, provides 100% daily value of vitamins B6 and B12, and contains no highfructose corn syrup. A beloved Lenten tradition, Hot Cross Buns will continue to be available at Panera Fridays through April 10 and everyday April 15 – 24. Panera’s Strawberry Hot Cross Buns, made with soft egg bread, orange zest, and topped with a cross of sweet icing, include dried strawberries for an inventive twist on the original recipe. Also new to the bakery case for a limited time are Easter Egg Cookies and Petites. The Easter Egg Cookie is a festive, egg-shaped shortbread cookie topped with yellow icing and pink sugar. The Petites are mini shortbread cookies, also topped with yellow icing and pink sugar, but packaged in bundles of six with colorful jellybeans and tied with a ribbon. But better hurry up – these sweet treats are only available until April 24.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop DON’T FORGET - The SPRING BASH is almost here, Wednesday, April 20th, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium and the price is only $20. Come join us and have a little fun as we dine, dance and get pleasure from the music. It’s not too late to pick up your ticket in support of the RETIREES. Beverly Waller and Virginia Stewart still have a few tickets left for you to pick up in Clubroom 19. We look forward to seeing you. Members, do you know anyone who has a clean CDL license, 2 years driving experience and knows maintenance procedures for a van? If so, please have him/her contact the RETIREES, Ms. V.

Stewart at 718-379-0377, as we need a P/T van driver approximately 2-4 times a month. T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Make a connection as we travel to: Cape Cod, MA – May 23-27th (5days). Price: $529 double and $619 single. (We still have seats available.) (Contact – Dolores Shivers at 917-2820320.) Dover, DE and Crab Feast – Aug. 9-11th (3 days). Price: $409 double and $499 single. (Contact Beverly James at 718-3790377.) ($100 deposit required-checks payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP.)

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : Come with us to see the following *Lehman Center shows (all start at 8:00 p.m.) *Sat., May 21st; Johnny Mathis, Price $82. *Sat., June 25th; Michael Jackson Tribute, Price - $52. *Sat., July 23rd; Spirit Cruise, NY Luncheon, Price - $65. Date: TBD, B’way Theatre, “ Sister Act,” Price - $86. The van will be waiting on Dreiser Loop, across from the deli at 6:45 p.m. for the Lehman performances (prices include transportation).

Not e: A 50% deposit is required. Committee members in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 p.m. (718-3790377). G OO D AND W E L FAR E : We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-0377 regarding illnesses and bereavements. RETIREES and friends, our Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) continues to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure. Good health and good fortune to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Cub Our general membership meeting is Thursday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m. (after lunch meeting) in the Section 5 Meeting Room in back of 140 Elgar Place. Membership dues are $20 yearly and new members are welcome. The first part of our meeting will be devoted to “Health and Healing” and you are encouraged to come and share your stories, as well as enjoy a DVD. We have several community issues to discuss and plans of actions to be prioritized. Of importance is why only Herbert Freeman went to

Washington, without a Riverbay Board member? Will we ever know what he said and how he presented our case? Why didn’t the Board President go to Washington to listen and network if nothing else? Come to our meeting and share your opinions as this is a serious money matter. The recent Census, being challenged by our Mayor, is a very important document. The Census not only determines funding for our respective communities, but provides a lot of other crucial information. According to Journalist Daniel Denvir,

decades after the end of Jim Crow, and three years after the election of America’s first black president, the United States remains a profoundly segregated country. According to Denvir, “That reality has been reinforced by the release of Census Bureau data last week that shows Black and White Americans still tend to live in their own neighborhoods, often far apart from each other.” According to Census data, the 10 most segregated urban areas are: “1. Milwaukee, who has the lowest rate of African-American suburbanization

of any of the largest cities; 2. New York, who continues to defend their suburban homestead against the incursion of low-income housing; 3. Chicago; 4. Detroit; 5. Cleveland; 6. Buffalo; 7. St. Louis; 8. Cincinnati; 9. Philadelphia. 10. Los Angeles.” When you view the slide show, you can see where African American and Latinos are located and the highest rate of racial inequalities across a whole range of indicators such as joblessness, poverty and ownership of business. —E velyn M . Tu r ner

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The next meeting of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP is on Sunday, April 17th, so as not to conflict with Easter Sunday which is on April 24th. Please be on the lookout for notification in the next press release if there is a location change. We are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting. There, you will be able to get a better idea of what the committees are doing and planning. Member positions on committees are available. The Youth Committee is of particular importance and requires a supervisor who must be approved by NAACP New York State

advisors. It is very important to get this committee underway here in Co-op City. You can be a member and a community volunteer. You will achieve great personal satisfaction. Committees include Youth, Health, Civic Engagement, Education and Freedom Fund/Fundraising. The Fundraising Committee led by Eleanor Donnley is getting information together to present a trip or bring a program to Co-op City and the walkathon event is also scheduled. One of the ways the NAACP is honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King,

Jr. is with a membership drive begun on the anniversary of his assassination, the 4th of April. Dr. King understood that civil rights and labor rights were inseparable. Fortythree years ago, he came to Memphis to rally support for striking black sanitation workers. Dr. King gave his life because he understood that the struggle to end poverty and the struggle to end racism are indivisible components of the American Dream. Come join us and together in Co-op City we will build our NAACP Chapter. If you have any questions, please call 1-718-6717856 and visit the newly redesigned web-

site: http://action.naacp.org/. Remember NAACP membership comes to students for $15 and adults, $30 with the respected quarterly, The Crisis, coming as an additional resource. The survivors of the Japanese devastation have a very long, hard road to go. Safely donate to the International Red Cross or UNICEF to channel aid to the needy. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. Come back to this article for news on coming events. —E va L a za a r

Building 15B Association Our next building association meeting will be on Thursday, April 14th at 7 p.m. in the basement. We will have guest speakers. We would like to welcome any

new cooperators to the building and invite them to come join us at our meetings. Please come on down and bring a neighbor.

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org. Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30

a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church, ages 5 & up. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. Every last Friday night is pizza and movie night at 8 p.m. at the church. C r escend o C h r istia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion (drums, congas, etc.), voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be

arranged. All ages welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun. Please call (718) 671-1033. F lea M a r k et is C om in g – Our annual flea market will be on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Pauline, (718) 320-1552 (evenings between 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. only); Priscilla, (347) 449-6555 (If no answer, leave message); or Barbara, (347) 603-7473 (If no answer, leave message) for a spot. Spots are $30 and $5 for a table. L a n ca st er, P a . Tr ip – We are going to

Lancaster on September 30 to October 1. The trip will consist of shopping at Rockville Square Outlets, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater to see “I Love a Piano,” staying at the Heritage Hotel, breakfast at the hotel and going to Bird-in-Hand Farmers Markets and luncheon at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Travel by deluxe coach. Cost is $237 per person double occupancy, $295 single occupancy, $229 for triple occupancy, $165 for children 13 to 18, and $133 for children 12 and under. Deposits must be paid by April 30th. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to find out more and make your reservation. If no answer, please leave a message. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing C O M M UNI C AT I O N The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing has a website that provides cooperators with news and views on community issues—information that may not be easily available from other sources. Our website, for example, may discuss Co-op City finances or explain the way carrying charges are spent. In addition, communicating via the web helps reduce wasteful consumption of natural resources and represents a local contribution to the public movement for environmental responsibility. Visit our website for all daily information and newsletters on up to date housing issues in our community, www.CTSAH.net.

SP R I NG DANC E UP DAT E The Coalition executive Board and the fundraising committee have changed the date of the “Caribbean/Oldies But Goodies Dance.” The event is scheduled for April 16, 2011; flyers are posted in lobbies with contact information. The ticket price is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the party will end at 2 a.m. You can visit our website for more details. www.CTSAH.net NE XT C OAL I T I O N M E E T I NG M O NDAY, M a y 2nd All meetings of the Coalition are open to all cooperators. We encourage community members to attend our meetings as a good way to remain up-to-date on issues

that concern everyone in Co-op City. Each of us has a vital interest in keeping our homes affordable. So join with us in our work to maintain Co-op City as a community for people with moderate incomes. Attend our next membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Center. For more information about our future meetings and other activities, please visit our website at www.CTSAH.net. M TA P h on e in P r ot est How has the bus cuts affected you? The community phone in protest to restore our bus service continues in 2011. The community will be phoning in to protest the service and the change of service that was change every Monday starting January 17,

2011 at 12 noon and every Monday thereafter at 12 noon. Please direct your calls to 646-252-2660 & 646-252-2659 and ask for a community relation person and protest the service and argue to the fact that we want our BX 26, Bx28 and Access-ARide restored. Do not settle for any excuse! Community members are encouraged to contact our Assemblyman at 718-8922235 and our State Senator at (718) 5478854 to share their experience of frustrating poor services and double fares. Tell them the service is not working! Sebastian Ulanga Santiago, 347-2314821; visit www.CTSAH.net; write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475. —Seba st ia n Ula nga Sa n tia go

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Mon., April 11

Library 9:30-1pm, Rm. 31 Library 9:30-1pm, Rm. 49 Bingo 11:00 in Rm. 31 Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Dominos 2pm, Rm. 25

Around the Lunch Table 11:30 in Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 2

Canasta 2pm - 4pm

Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2 – 4 p.m.

Mind Teasers – 12-1pm Rm. 7

Line Dancing, Rm. 45

Afternoon Movie 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Wed., April 13

Tues., April 12

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49

Advanced Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Matinee Movie w/George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Beginner’s Self Defense 1 - 2 p.m. in Aud. A

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

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4pm, Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1

Line Dancing 11, Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m. Rm. 7 Art 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45

Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A

Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m.

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

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7

Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10-11:30, Rm. 49

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., April 11

Orange/pineapple juice Turkey drumstick Yams Green beans

Chicken cacciatore Spaghetti Green beans

Whole wheat bread Apple

Tues., April 12

Apple juice Beef burger Peas and corn Tossed salad

Taco Rice Lettuce/tomato/carrots

Rye bread Nectarine

Wed., April 13

Pineapple juice Rosemary chicken Brown rice Broccoli florets

Chicken salad Macaroni salad Cucumber salad

Whole wheat bread Banana

Thurs., April 14

Meatballs Spaghetti Mixed vegetables

Pot roast w/gravy Mashed potato Broccoli florets

Whole wheat bread Orange

Fri., April 15

Orange juice Baked salmon w/honey mustard Orzo Spinach

Pollack fish Lo mein Collard greens Mexican corn

Whole wheat bread Pears

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

Garden Club 10:00, Rm. 7

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

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

Kosher

Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7

Beginner’s Self Defense 9 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Thurs., April 14

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30, Rm. 31

Card Games 2– 4 pm, Rm. 25

Fri., April 15

Crochet & Knitting 9am, Rm. 7

Date:

Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

*Schedule subject to change without notice*

FAI RWAY - Monday, April 11th, $3. Pick-ups: Einstein, 11:00 a.m.; Bartow, 11:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 11:30 a.m. SO L D O UT. WAL M AR T - Friday, April 15th, $12. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. SOLD OUT. BR O NX BOTANI C AL G AR DE NS - Join us for the ORCHID SHOW on Thursday, April 14th, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Price $20. Admission to show/box lunch and transportation included. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 11:00 a.m. and Einstein, 11:15 a.m. PAL ISADES MALL - Monday, April 18th. $10. Price includes transportation/ boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. ANNUAL PASSOVE R L UNC H E O N - A C E L E BR AT I O N O F F R E E DO M , Thursday April 21, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium A, B & C, 177 Dreiser Loop. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:20 a.m. and Einstein Loop, 9:40 a.m. $4 in advance and $5 at the door. C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p . Do You Need Su p p or t For An O ld er Per son ? A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and sup-

port for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The next sessions are Tuesday, April 12th and Tuesday, April 26th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-320-2066. DI SABI LI TY SUPP ORT/ SOC I ALI Z AT I O N GR OUP. C ANC E L L E D UNTI L FURTHE R NOT IC E. AL L J ASA C E NT E R S W I L L BE C L O SE D O N T UE SDAY, AP R I L 19, for celeb r a t ion of P a ssover a n d on M O NDAY, AP R I L 25. The next meeting for the Diabetic Group is scheduled for Monday, May 23. S en i o r C en t er F i el d Tr i p P er m ission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip; No Exceptions.

Blood Pressure screenings

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $12 $3 $10

Bartow 1 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m.

Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 9:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City community centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers. L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; and 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES Defoe Place Association, “Meeting” Tues., 4/12, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Room #8 Coalition of Affordable Housing, “Caribbean/Oldies Goodies Dance” Sat., 4/16, 9:00 p.m., Dreiser Aud. B

EDUCATION African American Association, “Business Education Classes” Wed., 4/13, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #2

HOBBIES African American Association, “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 4/11, 7 p.m., Dreiser Room #2; “Yoga & Pilates” Tues., 4/12 & Thurs., 4/14, 7 p.m., Dreiser Room #2 Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club, “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 4/13, 4 p.m., Dreiser Room #9; “Bridge Game” Wed., 4/13, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #9

POLITICAL Co-op City Working Families, “Meeting” Wed., 4/13, 7:00 p.m., Einstein Room #38

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church, Tues., 4/12, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #1 Church of the New Vision, “Bible Studies” Sun., 4/17, 9:30 a.m., Einstein Room #38 Faith @ Work Christian Church, Thurs., 4/14, 5:30 p.m., and Sun., 4/17, 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Room #8 Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15, Sun., 4/17, 10:00 a.m., Einstein Room #35 Harvest Restoration Ministries, “Bible Study” Wed., 4/13, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #10; “Church Service” Sun., 4/17, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Room #10 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Thurs., 4/14, 5:30 p.m., Dreiser Room #9 Circle of Christ “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 4/17, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Room #2

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts, “Meeting” Fri., 4/15, 5 p.m., Dreiser Room #1, 2, 4, and 9

SENIORS JASA Senior Services, “Luncheon” Mon-Fri., 4/11-4/15; 8:00 a.m., Bartow Room #31 A.A.R.P. Peachtree Chapter 4997, “Meeting” Mon., 4/11, 11:00 a.m., Dreiser Aud. A

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program, “Meeting Time” Tues., 4/12, 6 p.m., Dreiser Room #4

Baychester Library Events

VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Book Club - Thursday, April 14, 1:30 p.m. Email Basics - Friday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. Radioactive is on display at the Steven A. Schwarzmann Building through April 17. Explore cyanotypes, the lives of Marie and Pierre Curie, and more, while making your own scientific discovery. Introduction to Microsoft - Thursday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. FREE Mamography Screening for women 40 and older. Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An appointment is necessary. Please call 800-564-6868. Early detection of breast cancer is the best protection. Teen Talent Show & Exhibition - Tuesday, May 17, 4 p.m. Play a musical instrument? Sing? Dance? Recite poetry or tell stories? Have artwork or writing to display? Sign up at the information desk!

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Peachtree Chapter meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, APRIL 11th, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium “A.” Don’t forget: come early to pay dues, sign-up and pay for any of the trips listed below, and meet and greet new/old friends. NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493, to make the Chapter aware. 2011 T OUR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S Join us on these exciting and fun-filled trips — all designed to keep you on the move; to enjoy life with old and new friends. You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips — so, come and go with us…let’s have fun together…Cordially, AARP Peachtree Tour Committee. May 2nd & 3rd – It Just Doesn’t Get Better Than This – 2 days/1 night (at Comfort Inn - Mystic, CT); Shopping in Olde Mystic Village; live Musical Theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse; 5 hour stay at Foxwoods Casino (meal voucher & Keno); breakfast at Comfort Inn; off to Mohegan Sun w/lunch meal voucher and casino bonus; back to Cornerstone Playhouse w/shopping and show time and

home w/a box lunch — $165/double & $195/single – If you want to go, FULL PAYMENT DUE A.S.A.P. – contact Delores, 718-379-2176/Daisy. May 24 (Tues.) – Chubby Checker & the Wildcats at the “new” Twin River (Mass.) Casino; roundtrip deluxe motor coach; $10 slot bonus; gourmet box sandwich at the Casino - $80/person – There are seats available w/full payment, A.S.A.P. — contact Delores, 718-3792176/Jean. July 21 (Thurs.) – 4-hour stay at the “new” Sugar House Casino (PA) – w/a 3course luncheon aboard the Moshula Historic Ship; casino bonus (to be announced) – $87/person — contact Daisy (718-671-3241) or Wini. Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2-hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3course luncheon; and musical entertainment — $90/person – contact Delores, (718) 379-2176/Wini. Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway/Casino on return trip home — $199/double & $249/single — $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, (718) 379-3742/Wini. —Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund Many, many happy returns are wished to everyone celebrating their birthday or anniversary in this month of April. R em ind er : Tuesday, April 12 – Sands Casino. Cost per person is $30 with a casino bonus of $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up – 8:30 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a valid photo I.D. We have not decided at this time as to

which casino we will be going to in May, but keep the date of Tuesday, May 10 open for our next casino trip which will be in our next article. For the above agenda, please call Mildred at (718) 320-0288, Loretta at (718) 671-2958 or Lydia at (718) 671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Our prayers of healing and good wishes go out to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors Come and have your affidavit notarized by HILLARY in Room 39, Saturday, April 9-16, at 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your house insurance form. The address is 135 Einstein Center, Rm. 39. Wednesday, April 13—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Tuesday, April 26—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $30. You can use money in more than one machine. Always bring your picture I.D. card. Drivers license or non-drivers license or passport. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library), Dreiser Loop. Thursday, April 21—General Meeting in Room 35. Thursday, July 14—Going to PLATZL

BRAUHAUS. Price is $57 (fifty-seven) Price includes Continental breakfast, luncheon at 12 p.m. and at 4 p.m. Dinner is served in the dining room. Choice of entrées: roast beef, roast chicken and if you care to have salmon, there is a charge of $2. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Thursday, May 17—We are having a Garage Sale in Room 39. Come one and all and visit our sales. Get well wishes are sent to Dorothy Beale, Dorothy Gilliard, Dolores Muss. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in the evenings at 718-379-4899. Get well wishes to all. —M a r y P illa

Handicapped Adults Association The van is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on a limited basis. We will take your reservation, but no guarantees against cancellation. Time of operation is 9:30 a.m., return by 2:00 p.m. Dues for the year 2011 are in order. Either mail or bring your dues check to the

office, Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Come into the office and check out our Flea Market. New items arrive daily. Our next General Membership meeting is Friday, April 8, at 11:30 a.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Room #1. —Ar len e R od r iguez

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 8629172. C H UR C H SC H E DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO GR AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OO P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday

at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: OBSERVANCE OF THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH On Palm Sunday, April 17th, 11:00 a.m. – It is our great pleasure to invite you to share with us as we celebrate our 42nd Church Anniversary and thank God for where he has brought us from. H O LY W E E K SE RVI C E S - AL L AR E W E L C O M E Thursday, April 21st, 7:30 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 22nd, 12:00 p.m. - Good Friday Service April 24th, RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER SUNDAY) Saturday, May 7th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

-The South Carolina Committee Dance in celebration of Mother’s Day at the Dreiser Community Center in Co-op City. Music provided by DJ Parallel. Dress to impress. Ticket: $20 (in advance); $25 (at the door). For tickets and/or additional information, call: (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425; (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231. CPC Tours sponsors a phenomenal trip to THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL, Winston- Salem, NC, August 2-6. Professional Theater Productions, Free Workshops and Seminars, a Film Festival, Midnight Poetry Jam, Celebrity Receptions, International Vendor’s Market and much more! This 5 days/4 nights’ tour includes tickets to 3 celebrity performances; admission to the evening celebrity receptions, hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner, transportation and baggage handling. Cost per person: $725/double occupancy. For reservations

and/or additional information, contact CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. I N M E M O R I AM “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2). It is with profound sadness and loss that we announce the passing of Sister Olga Ramsey, one of the Founding Members of Community Protestant Church. She was a faithful and devoted servant of God, a diligent and dutiful member of our church and we thank God for her outstanding support and service. Our prayers and our love are with her family during this difficult time. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Exitus Pastor, Rev. Dr. G.R. LittleApostle, and Entrant Pastor/Evg.-Vernon Little. We greet everyone in the name of Jesus, our Savior, that name which is above every name. Know that He is our soon coming King. Also, know that oneday, at the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess that

He is Lord! Let us go into the Word of God, commencing at Ephesians 4:11-13. 11-And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some pastors and teachers; 12-For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of

the body of Christ: 13-Til we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: I nvit a t ions: We need to pray church! Come in today (4/2), which is my birthday, for a sweet hour

of prayer, beginning at 3 .m. Join us tomorrow at 10 a.m. for Sunday School, and morning worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Marlon Young will be delivering the Word, April 17, at 6 p.m. for our convention service. Please come out and support these services; you will be glad that you did! We love you! —Ap ost le G .R . L it t le

Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning, The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every

Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the Fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third

Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir and Club meets & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meet 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Women’s Fellowship will host its upcoming “ Behold, All Things Are Become New” spring fashion show on Saturday, April 9th at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome for a wonderful time of Christian fellowship. The donation is $10. For more information, please call 917-371-0381 or 718-671-2623. Church of the New Vision Cruise sets sail once again on August 20 thru August 27, aboard the “Norwegian Jewel” leaving from New York to the beautiful ports of

Orlando, (Port Canaveral), Great Stirrup Cay (pvt. island) and Nassau Bahamas. For additional information, please contact Sis. Sadie James at 718-662-8943 or Sis. Marquette Walker at (718) 671-8746. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q ue

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and every other Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.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. Tomorrow, Sunday, April 10, we will celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day. The theme for the day will be “Men and Women Blessed Through Obedience” based on Luke 11:28. The guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Rev. Joann Williams from LaGree Baptist Church in

Harlem, NY and the 3:30 p.m. speaker will be Rev. Carl McCluster from Shiloh Baptist Church, in Bridgeport, CT. Please join us for this celebratory service. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc.’s Saturday Tutoring Program resumed in January. Tutoring is held for grades 2 -3 on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders. If you are interested in registering your child, please come 15 minutes prior to scheduled time of tutoring for your child. We can help your child prepare for upcoming ELA and Math tests. Our tutoring sessions are semi-private. The fee has been significantly reduced to $30 a month. For additional information, call 917-6202859 or 718-671-8449. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; (718) 324-0334 or 718-3204218. You are invited to attend worship services every Sunday morning. Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Bible study on Fridays begins at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Brotherly kindness is a trait Christians need in order to live triumphantly. And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another; even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 Kindness cannot be relegated to a personality that some have and some do not. Christians must show common decency and courtesy to their fellow humans and especially to other Christians. Paul stated in his writing that we must be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving to one another. We should always be touched with the feelings of others. These are practical implications of Christianity, and practicing them is clearly the daily task of all believers. We must not allow wrath, anger, evil speaking, hate and malice to take control of our daily life. All these practices must be put away out of our daily life. Paul stated in Ephesians 5:15, 18-19) “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. And be not drunk with wine where in is excess, but be filled with the spirit. Speaking to yourselves in psalm and hymns and spirituals songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” When we maintain a close relationship with God, and walk in humility we will be able to Love others as Christ loved us. As God showed kindness to us by extending forgiveness, so we are to forgive others. This echoes the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:14. For if we forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. If we are willing to show forgiveness to others, this same forgiveness will be measured back to us. God’s kindness towards us is a model for how we are to treat others. As moral agents, created in God’s image, we too have an obligation to show kindness to one another. For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718320-4218. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays) Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Week ly Wor sh ip E xper ien ces: 6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. C h u r ch M ot to: “We are Christ-Centered, FamilyFocused with, Power and Authority.” C h u r ch M ission : 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! BE T T E R YO UT H G E NE R AT I O N G O SP E L P E R F O R M I NG C HO I R AUDI T I ONS: April 16, 3:00 p.m. at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave. (between 35th and 36th streets). As a continued outreach to the young people in our community and their families, we are holding auditions for musicians and singers, ages 6- 20 (under 14 must be accompanied by an adult). Those selected will be eligible to receive yearly scholarships. This is especially for those considered to be at high risk for incarceration, gang involvement and drug abuse. Young people who are

homeless, victims of domestic violence are encouraged to audition, as well as all within the age group. For additional information, please contact Pastor Jenkins, Certified Youth Chaplain, at 718-644-0951. Minister Frank Jenkins will begin the Better Youth Generation Male Mentoring Group on Easter Sunday following worship. They will meet monthly with the goal of providing struggling male youth ages 6-20 with spiritual, academic and social support to ensure they achieve wholistic success in their lives. Enroll your son, grandson, godson, nephew or neighbor and together we can shape a Better Youth Generation. J oin u s on E a st er Su nd a y for Wor sh ip a nd a C omm u n it y M ea l: April 24, at 9:30 a.m. where our A Capella Angels division of the BYG Gospel Choir will be singing. Come out and be blessed! We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16). What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —P a stor Deb or a h

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue A recent New York Times headline reads, “Rockets from Gaza hit Deep Into Southern Israel,” and contains a prominent photograph of distraught Gazans with the caption explaining that a 10-year-old Gazan was killed. I naturally thought I had misread the headline. One would expect to see photos of the damage done to Israel by the rockets from Gaza, especially as the article explains, “Hamas continues to intentionally rain down dozens of rockets on Israeli civilians even as it uses civilians as human shields.” Instead, there was a photograph of grieving Gazans. The article also makes mention of the “Israeli war here two years ago.”

Did Israel have a war all by itself? Or was there, perhaps, another party to the war? Gaza perhaps? And did that other party happen to start a war by relentlessly firing missiles into highly populated Israeli communities, causing many deaths and injuries? I was actually surprised that the Times even had an accurate headline. If only they would trim misleading photos and historical references, it might approach accurate reporting. It might even add this tidbit of history: residents of Gaza handing out sweets and rejoicing in the streets when the 9/11 attacks occurred in America and when the Fogel family was murdered March 11th by a terrorist.

Co-op City Jewish Center Co-op City Jewish Center, 900 Coop City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative syna-

gogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Thanks to the wonderful turnout this past Saturday. DONATIONS OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. Hope to see you all next Saturday. —M a r vin Seid m a n

Building 12 Association Thanks for attending our last general membership meeting. We discussed Getting Out The Board Elections vote on Wednesday, May 18. We decided that our building will give a monetary prize to one apartment if we have a voter turnout of 265 apartments. That means that 265 apartments must vote in order to win this prize. More details to follow. Also, we are having a Pot-Luck Dinner on Saturday, May 14th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in our Activity Room. Please call Sonia, 718-379-8305, to let her know what dish you are bringing by May 7th. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 20th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room.

We are still collecting dues. If you have not already done so, please hand in your dues envelopes to your floor captain or to the apartment number on the front of the envelope or bring them with you to the meeting. If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and Riverbay Security at 718671-3050. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick, shut-in and have lost relatives/friends and to our Troops. Congratulations to everyone celebrating a special day this month. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com. —Son j a M a xwell

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. (Mimi) 1-347-4274526. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, April 15, is before 7:16 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, April 9, at 8:12 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, April 9 are 7:00 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Coming Events: Sa le of C h a m et z t o R a bb i K r on en gold-On Saturday nights before Pesach, Rabbi will be available for the sale of Chametz. All other times, you may request a “Chametz Sale Form” from the synagogue office. They will, in turn, deliver the form to the Rabbi. Saturday, April 9-Morning services at 9:00 a.m., the reading is Metzora. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m.; Rabbi’s class is at 7:00 p.m. during Shalosh Seudos. Saturday, April 16-Search for Chametz in

Synagogue at 8:20 p.m. after Havdallah. Sunday, April 17-Begin search for Chametz at 8:19 p.m. Use a flashlight. We wish you all a zeisen Pesach. Monday, April 18-Erev Pesach-Eat Chametz before 10:11 a.m. Destroy all Chametz before 11:35 a.m. Candle lighting for the first night of Pesach is 7:19 p.m. Enjoy your Seder. Tuesday, April 19-Morning services are at 9:00 a.m. Candle lighting is after 8:22 p.m. Enjoy your second seder. Wednesday, April 20-Morning services are at 9:00 a.m. and candle lighting is at 7:38 p.m. Holiday ends at 8:24 p.m. Good a nd Welfa r e Oops!! A belated but very hearty Mazel Tov to Marilyn and Nat Sherman who celebrated their 52nd Anniversary on March 29. Wishing you many more happy and healthy years together. Du es for 2011: Dues are now in order and payment would be greatly appreciated. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! Mir iam E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Temple Beth-El Seder On Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m., Temple Beth-El will be having a full seder, with Matzah ball soup to chicken and dessert for the great price of $18 per person, which will be conducted by our very own Rabbi Dennis Tobin.

Please make your reservation now as we have limited space. We have a full house each year. Please make your reservation by calling Sandy Yasphan, 914-5765537, do it now, and you will enjoy. —L eon Wein st ein

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning serv-

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. FOCUS SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK: Three times a day [Daniel] got down on

his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. — Daniel 6:10 (NIV) ANNO UNC E M E NT S: Saturday, April 9th at 6:30 p.m.: Free Concert, 177 Dreiser Loop Mall, Auditorium B, 2nd floor, featuring R&B Music Minister Jay Cabassa. All are welcome. Sunday, April 10th at 11 a.m.: 5th Anniversary and Sanctuary Dedication Service-Please join us as we celebrate our 5th Anniversary and the dedication of our new Sanctuary at Dreiser Loop. Guest Minister, Rev. Dan Livingston of Hearts of Love Ministry, Pensacola, Florida. Sched ule of Ser vice: Sundays:

Worship Service 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Wednesdays: Worship, Prayer, & Bible Study 7 p.m. start Fridays: Teen Church 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Children’s Church 7 p.m.–9 p.m. F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube and Bronxnet Cable Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. Circle of Christ Church helps support

missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347945-1992. Em a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org. Web site: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —E ld er J a y R a m os

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!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-3200002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you,

not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship – 10:30 a.m. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Sm ith ser m on t opic: “Are you the Lord’s Fruit?” Reading from the sacred word - Ecclesiastes 11:1.

Week ly Act ivit y – Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless you! Every Thursday evening, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. Dr. Margaret Watson, gifted instructor and anointed

Evangelist, will lead a special journey through the Bible. Want to know how the God of creation deals with suffering; living a life of faith; how to have a personal relationship with God; How to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Up com in g Act ivit ies: Saturday, April 23- 5:00 p.m., Movie Night. Join us for popcorn, fellowship, good movie and refreshments. Please bring a friend, neighbor or family member. ADMISSION IS FREE. Movies are suitable for everyone. Thurs., May 5; Fri., May 6, 7:00 p.m. Spring Revival. Sat., May 8 - “Brothers Cooking for Mothers” - $10. T h ough t of t h e Week : “Endurance is patience concentrated.” —Carlyle

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