Co-op City Times 04/10/10

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2010 Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 15

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Petition period for Board election ends Monday; Fifteen shareholders have picked up petitions

BY ROZAAN BOONE As of Friday, April 9, fifteen shareholders had picked up qualifying petitions indicating their intention to pursue a seat on the 2010 Riverbay Board of Directors.

The deadline to return all signed petitions is 5 p.m. this Monday, April 12.

The Riverbay Board of Directors election will be held on Wednesday, May 26.

There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 12, 2010.

All five incumbent Board Directors— Helen Atkins, Tony Illis, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago and Michelle S. Davy— have picked up their petition packages.

Ten other shareholders, all but one of

whom have run for the Board in previous years, have also picked up petitions since they became available last Monday, March 29. They include Frank Belcher, Bruce Gitelson, Raymond Tirado, Krystal Serrano, Larry Barnard, Lauretta Jaysura, Yolanda Canales Schumann, Herbert Moreira-Brown, Leah Graham and Bernard Cylich.

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

After the petitions are returned on (Continued on page 2)

City budget cuts threaten Community Board 10’s services

BY BILL STUTTIG Community Board 10, which represents Co-op City and the other communities in the east Bronx in vital matters regarding zoning change requests and the quality of services

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Board approves new roofing contract; Co-op City residents to be hired as part of project

BY BILL STUTTIG The Riverbay Board of Directors unanimously approved a contract Wednesday evening to have roofs replaced on eight buildings tentatively beginning in early July. Work will commence shortly after the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal approves the contract in approximately 60 days.

The contract for approximately $4.2 million was awarded to APA Restoration who has also agreed to hire local residents to perform some of the tasks needed to complete the project.

APA Restoration is described on its website as a Queens-based general contractor specializing in all phases of exterior façade restoration, roofing and waterproofing. The firm is fully licensed, bonded and insured, according to the website.

Past clients include the Ed Sullivan Theater and the Jewish Home and Hospital. They offered to hire local residents to help complete the assigned building roofs and Riverbay has accepted that offer.

According to Riverbay’s Director of Construction, Tony Rasulo, the positions that local residents might qualify for depend on their individual experience in the field. Most positions available are for general laborers.

Monica Williams of Riverbay’s Department of Risk Management, said that an ad seeking local applicants will be placed in the Co-op City Times next week in the Saturday, April 17th issue. She will begin accepting applications by the following week and forward all applications (Continued on page 5)

provided to the community by city agencies, will have its functions severely curtailed if Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed budget is put (Continued on page 4)

Reporting shareholders’ carrying charge payments to credit bureaus to begin after 90 days

BY ROZAAN BOONE After consultation with Riverbay Board President Othelia Jones and in consideration of the state and city’s difficult financial health, Riverbay’s management has determined it best to extend the period before residents’ carrying charge payments are reported to registered credit bureaus.

Originally, carrying charge payments were to be reported after a shareholder became 45 days, or 1½ months, late in the payment of their carrying charges.

However, after careful consideration of the financial difficulties that some shareholders may be faced with, given the number of cuts being considered to both the state and city’s fiscal budget, management this week agreed to revise the grace period to 90 days, or 3 months, before a shareholder is reported as a late payer to the credit bureaus.

The policy of reporting carrying charge payments to registered credit bureaus became effective last month in an effort to encourage shareholders to pay

their carrying charges on time.

Up until then, Riverbay had not been reporting the payment of carrying charges, including late and delinquent payments, and this, according to management, led to shareholders oftentimes placing the payment of their carrying charges at the bottom of their list of monthly bills.

“Residents decide what to pay and carrying charges are not always a priority because there are no consequences…” stated Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., Riverbay’s managing agent, in a memo to the Board last November. “That is not the case with bank loans, credit cards, auto payments, etc., etc. In other cases, people move out and don’t worry or care about their arrears.”

As a result, the payment of carrying charges has been an ongoing issue for the Riverbay Corporation.

According to the Riverbay Finance (Continued on page 7)

Egging them on … The children and parents of Co-op City were treated to an Easter festival last Saturday complete with a dancing bunny, sack races and an Easter Egg hunt and roll, along with other activities. The festival was hosted

by Riverbay’s Departments of Public Safety and Community Relations.

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Election Petitions

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Monday, April 12, the signatures on each candidate’s petitions will be certified against the signatures of shareholders of record of each apartment on the petitions.

Mary Ahland, Director of Riverbay’s Computer Services Department, explained that her office enlists the assistance of a group of Riverbay employees who are not residents of Co-op City to check the signatures on the petitions against the signature database, which is maintained by the Riverbay Residential Sales Department, for every shareholder who lives in Co-op City. This process is overseen by the Election Committee and the Riverbay Legal Department.

“Only the shareholder(s) of record for each apartment is allowed to sign candidates’ petitions,” said Ahland.

Once the signatures are checked, the list of eligible candidates who may run in the 2010 Board election will be compiled and announced at the Candidates’ Meeting which will take place the following Tuesday, April 20, 8 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. At that point, candidates may begin campaigning.

On Saturday, May 8th, the first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times, in which each of the candidates will place statements and advertisements outlining their qualifications

for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community.

As has been the case with the last two Board elections, this year’s election will be conducted by voting machines.

Voting will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 26th. After the polls close on May 26th, the tallies will be counted after 8 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

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

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times that Saturday, May 29th.

After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 9th and begin serving their terms.

Director Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2010 Election Committee, said this week that he advises all prospective candidates to carefully read the election rules and regulations that were included in their petition packages and to familiarize themselves with those rules as the Election Committee will be closely monitoring election activities to ensure that the rules and regulations are adhered

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“I would like to impress upon those who are collecting signatures that there is no campaigning during this period,” said Director Gordon, referring to the 2010 election rules, Section E (Use of Co-op City Facilities for Campaign Activities), number 7 (a), which states “Campaigning by candidates or their supporters may not begin until the day after the candidates’ meeting is held…,” in this case, the night of April 20.

He also pointed out that pursuant to Sec. E (4) of the 2010 election rules, no candidate or community organization may use Riverbay’s facilities for campaign activities, except as provided in the 2010 Election rules and regulations, “unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to the Corporation, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services.”

Riverbay Corporation has scheduled two official Candidates’ Forums, the first of which will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center and the other on Monday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center.

In addition to these official forums, individual building associations may also hold Candidates’ Nights where they invite all candidates to address their membership. Director Gordon recently

sent a letter of reminder to building association presidents to submit the date of their respective Candidates’ Nights as soon as possible so that an official list can be disseminated to all of the candidates who are certified on April 20 and who may begin campaigning for election to the Riverbay Board.

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.

Those interested in running for the Board must request qualifying petitions in person. Petitions can be picked up throughout this weekend at the Department of Public Safety window in the Bartow Center. Signed petitions must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Monday.

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

The 2010 Election Committee is composed of its chair, Director Bill Gordon; co-chairs Director Eleanor Bailey who chaired the 2009 Election Committee, and Director Francine Reva Jones; and shareholders Lenny Murrell, Anna Lucas, Sandra Williams-Jackson and Celestine Whitey.

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2nd Combing Co-op City Return your Census forms today Only 56% of Co-op City shareholders have returned their Census forms.

For those who need assistance filling out their Census forms, Census staff will be available until April 19, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 7; Bartow, Room 31 and Einstein, Room 49.

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

Riverbay Job Fair The Riverbay Fund and the Coop City Department of Public Safety will co-sponsor a Job Fair on Tuesday, May 4, 3-7 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium A, B & C, 177 Dresier Loop, Bronx, N.Y. This job fair is geared towards youth 16-25 years of age. Interested individuals must bring a current resume, proper identification and dress appropriately.

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

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Crowley continues support for Grandparents Connection in Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG The grandparents and grandchildren served by Co-op City’s Grandparents Connection program hosted a reception for Congressman Joseph Crowley and State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, thanking them for the financial support they have provided the organization over the past year. Congressman Joe Crowley took the occasion to announce another $10,000 in federal grant money to help the program continue its array of services providing support for grandparents from the community who are raising their grandchildren.

The services which the federal funds will help support include tutoring, homework assistance and intergenerational family programming.

Grandparents Connection is a JASAsponsored group that provides support to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. With the new funding,

Congressman Joe Crowley and State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto were publicly thanked for their ongoing support by Hattie Lucas, Director of JASA’s Grandparents Connection; Danielle Palmisano, the Bronx Borough Director of JASA, and the young people served by the Grandparents Connection.

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Income Affidavits

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis.

The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge.

Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully.

As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return.

Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Monday, April 19th and Wednesday, April 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 1; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 35. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy.

Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

Any cooperators wishing to have their

Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual.

The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2010.

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

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

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

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

4. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop.

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

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

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Community Board 10

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into effect in the coming weeks as expected.

Community Board 10’s District Manager Ken Kearns said this week that if the cuts go through, it will severely hinder the office’s ability to provide its mandated functions, including its advisory capacity on zoning matters and disputes overseen by the city Planning Commission and representing the interests of the East Bronx in matters such as receiving quality services from a variety of city agencies including police, sanitation, fire and transportation.

“It is a shame that New York City and New York State do not find it in their best interest to fund support for the community boards which are comprised of volunteers like myself who selflessly represent their communities in trying to ensure that they receive the services they need and deserve,” said Virginia Gallagher, the long-time Chairperson of Community Board 10.

“Community Boards are an essential part of the city’s operation as spelled out by the New York City Charter and as such should be properly funded in order to operate effectively for the communities they serve.”

Gallagher recalled how the community board was essential in making sure that Co-op City received the basic city services it needed, such as a fire house and schools, during its early years and continues to receive essential support by the board for such basic services as street repairs.

“The community board is really our first line of defense in matters regarding access to city services,” said Co-op City community leader Leonard Murrell who recently left the community board after

serving as its Chairman of Municipal Services for more than 10 years. “This is a very important issue,” Murrell said, “because if the community board’s budget is cut by the 30% as proposed, it will put a serious damper on all activities and hurt the unity that exists between the neighboring communities of the East Bronx.

Community Board 10 serves a district that stretches from the small Silver Beach and Edgewater Park to the south to Co-op City to the north. Co-op City is by far the largest community served by the community board, counting for approximately a third of the population of the district which also includes Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck and City Island.

Kearns and all the other district managers in the Bronx, along with various other community leaders from throughout the borough, joined Bronx Board President Ruben Diaz in a protest against the proposed cuts on the steps of Borough Hall earlier this week.

Diaz said, “I know firsthand the valuable work that is done each day by our community boards on behalf of the residents of their communities. They provide a strong and passionate voice for their communities as they manage issues affecting the quality of life of their residents.

Community boards are the first line of defense for our community and even a small budget cut could mean a drastic decrease in the quality of life of our Bronx neighborhoods.”

For example, Kearns said, he and the community board have been a leading voice in protesting the cuts to bus service

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to Co-op City. They are presently fighting for increased access and conversion of parkland of the waterfront properties controlled by New York City within Co-op City, specifically large tracts of underutilized land on the east side of Co-op City Blvd. fronting the Hutchinson River.

Kearns and his staff have also led the ongoing fight for a public ferry service to Manhattan from Co-op City and have fought for better maintenance of government-owned lands bordering the community which have had a history of neglect by the agencies responsible for the care of those properties.

Kearns added that the cuts will mean a reduction in his district office staff which is responsible for much of the outreach to agencies responsible for essential services within the community.

According to the Borough President’s office, in the present fiscal year, the Mayor’s office has put forward a budget modification of four percent—which has yet to be approved—that would reduce all community board budgets to $186,517, down from $200,000. In the Mayor’s FY 2011 budget, the community boards’ budget cut is annualized to the full seven percent, down to $160,437. The Mayor’s contingency budget for FY 2011 due to state reductions in financial aid would reduce the community boards’ baseline budget by an additional 7.2%, or $15,542, bringing them down to $144,895.

Borough President Diaz noted that while these cuts are equal to what all nonuniformed city agencies face, since the community boards’ budgets are already so

small, they will take a greater toll on the community boards’ ability to serve as an effective voice for their communities. The Borough President also noted that while other agencies saw budget increases during better financial times, this was not the case for community boards, making these cuts even harder to absorb.

“The work of our community boards is too important to face these heavy cuts.

Both the Mayor and the State Legislature must do the right thing and restore this critical funding, lest our communities pay the price,” said Borough President Diaz.

Kearns is requesting that all concerned residents of Co-op City, as well as the other communities served by his office, write or e-mail Mayor Bloomberg and their City Council representative, in Co-op City’s case, City Councilman Larry Seabrook, to stop such drastic cuts.

“I really don’t believe it is the intention of the Mayor to devastate the community boards, but nevertheless, we would be dramatically hindered by the proposed across the board cuts because our budget is so small in the first place. A 30% reduction would leave us very little room to operate.”

Kearns said that he and his staff have already resorted to providing their own janitorial services in the office and reducing phone use as much as possible in exchange for lower cost forms of communication, such as e-mail. But, he added, further cuts would hinder the office’s most basic operations and curtail its effectiveness as being a voice for the community in lobbying for quality city services and fighting against inappropriate land use and development.

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Staying the course for continued progress Soon elections will be here again. It is Director’s Viewpoint even in housing, tenants very important that we all come out and are getting charged for vote. As you can see, Co-op City has everything and anything accomplished many positive and good they need. Our budget is Asst. Secretary changes. Look around and it is evident balanced and our cogenerthat the quality of life is improving all the time, and it ation program is progressing. There is a good future will only continue to improve if you make the right ahead of us, a secure and stable one, which is proven choices to keep Co-op City moving forward. from all the progress and improvements that have Of course, there will always be those who continualready been completed in Co-op City. ously complain and never find anything right in our Cooperators, we need to stay on the right track, the community. I wonder how it is that they live in a place one that is proven to be effective and which will keep they dislike so much? I question what their real agenCo-op City prospering. da is behind these narrow-minded, continued false Only 8 buildings need windows. Our window statements and scare tactics? project was a very large undertaking given the size What is real is that the economy in the state is very of this development and thankfully, the majority of difficult for all, but here in Co-op City, we are survivit has been completed, which in itself is a great ing without major financial deficits. The reality is that accomplishment.

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Roofs

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to the contractor for their consideration. Work opportunities are expected to begin by early July.

Work will begin initially on the roofs of Buildings 22, 23 and 24. After those three are completed, work will move on to Buildings, 4, 9, 11, 19 and 20.

So far, the roofs of 17 buildings have been replaced and these eight represent the next stage of the project.

After that, there will be 10 buildings left to have new roofs installed.

Rasulo explained that the contracted work includes removing the old roofing material and replacing it with a new Siplast surface, the same surface used on the 17 buildings already completed. Rasulo said that with the record rains of the last month, including almost 11 inches of rain that fell in nearly a two week period, no leaks were reported in any of the buildings that had the new roofs previously installed.

Aside from the roof replacement, the contract also calls for some minor brick replacement work to bulkheads.

APA Restoration was chosen by the project manager and engineer as the lowest responsible bidder from among 15 contractors who submitted proposals. In total, 55 Requests for Proposals were sent out to contractors by the Riverbay Contracts Department.

The Board resolution to accept APA Restoration as the winning bid was unanimously passed by the 11 Board Directors in attendance at the Board meeting Wednesday evening. One Board Director was absent for the vote, while three were not present for the meeting.

The resolution was submitted by Board Director and Assistant Secretary Leticia Morales and seconded by Director Bill Gordon. Directors who voted to approve the contract were: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Michelle Davy, Bill Gordon, Tony Illis, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Leticia Morales, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

Grateful for your support I would like to acknowledge the many calls, cards, notes, blessings and concerns that the community expressed to me during my recent surgery. I will always be eternally grateful to you all. It is taking a little longer than I expected, to be out and about. I have my good days and bad, however, I’m feeling much better than I had been for many months and I’m looking forward to being up and around soon. Again, thanks and may God continue to bless you all.

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Our garages have been repaired and reopened and we have warranties for all the work that has been done.

The Section 5 greenway is finished; Section 1 to 4 greenway will hopefully be finished by the fall of this year, weather permitting. The plans are beautiful and we all waiting anxiously for it to happen.

Taking into account where we were just a few years ago and where we are now, we have made major headway in the rebuilding of Co-op City. As the city and state struggle with their budgets, ours is in good shape because of the sound decisions that we have made. In order to keep our community viable and progressing into the future, we must stay the course and continue to take into account what is best for the complex, and most importantly, the families who make this their homes, not the few who continually criticize everything and anything that is done.

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Letters Let’s get real To t h e E d it or : For weeks, I have been pondering the statements made by our management representative in a memo to the Board as reported in an article in the Co-op City Times on February 27. How could management or anyone prejudge and imply that some shareholders decide what debts to pay and their carrying charge is not considered a priority? Why move here then?

To say that this could be a win-win situation for Riverbay and the shareholders is an insult to every working family.

The average family is not making a hefty paycheck, and only by the grace of

G-d, are families able to pay their carrying charges timely. To now tell us that if we should fall on hard times and are unable to make timely payments that we will be reported to credit bureaus is a cruel tactic which will result in the possibility of being barred from securing a mortgage, a loan or even another apartment.

We are talking about people, families with children. To cause a family to endure additional hardship is heartless. This is a terrible injustice to those who have fallen on hard times.

Kudos to the two Board members who expressed their concern about this decision put forth by management, and requested that

the matter be put before the full Board for discussion, although they were not allowed to do so.

I commend those Board members who take a stand for what is right for the people they were elected to represent. Do not place the blame on the shareholders when millions are depleted for contractors who perform incomplete work or work that is not up to par while numerous change orders are made. Perhaps these contractors chosen by management and approved by the Board should be reported to the credit bureaus, not the struggling shareholders.

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In a quandry To t h e E d it or : Ever since Yolanda Canales Schumann and I won fourth and sixth places in last year’s Board elections, we have been seeking a court ruling on our challenge of action taken – after the election – by Riverbay Board’s Election Committee disqualifying us.

We have claimed that the Election Committee was constituted in violation of Riverbay By-Laws, that we were not in debt to the Corporation on Election Day since we were not billed for the fine imposed on us for alleged violation of election rules till after the election, and that the electioneering charge against me was totally unsubstantiated.

A Supreme Court judge ordered us to first exhaust all administrative remedies within Riverbay. When we did, we waited

three months for the Board to act rejecting our appeal despite extensive documentation, and witness testimony refuting allegations against us.

Returning to Court, we waited four months for a ruling which was to forward it to the Appellate Court. We are in a quandary because of the Court’s refusal to require two Riverbay Board seats be held vacant in the interim!

If we decide to run, and later, the court rules in our favor, we will have exhausted our limited resources uselessly. If we wait, and the court rules against us, we – and the Co-op City voters who seek change – will have lost both last year and this year.

We are again asking the Appellate Court to order Riverbay to hold two seats vacant until they rule on our petition.

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant A Director’s Viewpoint (4/3/10) repeated a canard in payment to a painting contractor that was refuted by Director Andrea Leslie. He stated “plastering job of less than Sixty (60) feet would be billed at a minimum of 60 feet.”

At three different times, five contractors placed painting/plastering bids at unit pricing (no minimum). Contracts – with unit pricing—were then executed by a Riverbay President. Some management personnel have conceded that Riverbay was overcharged close to a million dollars because of the unauthorized changes.

Obfuscation will not refute Leslie’s charge that the Board President and Assistant Treasurer signed checks paying Colortech twice for the same work.

—Ber n a r d C ylich

New windows and terrace doors in Section 1 To t h e E d it or : I am deeply concerned as to when the windows and terrace doors are going to be installed in Section 1. It appears to me that the Corporation typically starts a project and only parts of the community get the improvements. I understand it is important to work on multiple projects but how about completing the major capital improvements. I read in the Co-op City Times last weekend only to discover the new project is energy efficient lighting in the garages. We

don’t live in the garages. I am sure if you ask any cooperator who does not have new windows and terraces, they would choose windows and terraces over energy efficient lighting in the garages.

Where was management when the past storm knocked out windows and flooded apartments? Management needs to quit acting like ostriches with their heads in the ground and start addressing the real needs of the community.

If management spent more time

addressing the needs of the community as much as they spend responding to Bernard Cylich we could have a brand new complex. Stop the dumbing down. I acknowledge there have been improvements in the landscape and upkeep of the buildings, but now it’s time to address the direct quality of living space for the residents.

We need windows, terraces and efficient convectors. Stop window dressing and use our rent money to help the tenants.

—L a cey W illia m s

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Public Safety Report

Public Safety Department offers pickpocket prevention tips Pickpockets are criminals of opportunity. They may watch crowded shopping areas for a period of time before they select their intended victim. They look for people that appear distracted and seem to have cash or valuables readily accessible.

Pickpockets have been known to watch banks or cash machines and then follow potential victims into more crowded stores. Always be vigilant to persons loitering outside of banks or near cash machines. Persons loitering near cash machines could also be attempting to view your personal identification number, use caution when entering PIN number. Immediately alert the police or public safety if a suspicious person is observed outside a bank or cash machine for an extended period of time.

Pickpockets are generally not violent criminals. Most people who are the victims of a pickpocket do not even realize

that they are a victim until after the fact when they reach for their money and find it missing. The victim then may remember a jostle or a bump that did not immediately cause concern. Pickpocket victims often cannot provide a detailed description of the perpetrator.

Pickpockets often work in teams of two or more. Female pickpocket teams are also common. One may serve as a distraction while the other quickly rifles through your purse or pocket. A common distracting technique is that the individual engages in an argument with store personnel. While customers watch the argument, the second criminal quickly reaches into someone’s purse or pocket or purse. When the victim arrives at the register, their money is gone.

Another ruse is a person who appears injured or hurt. When the Good Samaritan helps the person seemingly in need, the trained pickpocket reaches in

for the grab. You can see how a more crowded location would make these crimes go undetected.

Fortunately, pickpockets rarely resort to violence. They are content if they can just grab your money without being noticed until they are long gone. Property can always be replaced. However, by being aware of this type of crime and taking the precautions listed below, you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming the victim of this type of crime.

It is important to always appear focused and vigilant. Be alert and aware of what is going on around you. Walk with a steady, determined gait. A confident appearance will result in the pickpocket bypassing you as their next victim. Avoid counting large amounts of money in public view. Set money up in advance to be prepared to pay for purchases. Do not leave bags or packages unattended. Use credit or debit cards

when possible. By using direct deposit, you can avoid trips to the bank on known check cashing days.

Always carry cash and keys in a secure pocket separate from other belongings. Garments designed for travel offer a variety of strategically located secure pockets. Special wallets, bags and belts designed for travel are perfect for keeping valuables secure when shopping.

Front pockets are always safer than rear pockets for cash or wallets. If you must carry valuables in a purse, place them in a case that doesn’t look like a wallet, such as a metal card case. A decoy wallet without valuables can be carried while the valuables are secured elsewhere.

Stay safe and 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.

Public Safety Blotter: March 28 - April 3 Apr il 3, 159 E instein L oop A male was arrested after he refused to leave the area and began yelling and cursing at officers. The individual was processed through the Bronx Criminal Court system.

Apr il 3, 140 E lga r Pla ce CCPD officers were dispatched to this area for reports of a disorderly group. Upon arrival, they found several males and

Carrying Charge Department, at the end of March, current resident arrears totaled $4,066,000 and past resident arrears was $6,505,504.

In addition, in January, the Finance Department issued 245 three-day notices which are given when a cooperator fails to pay one month’s carrying charge; and 133 petitions which are given after the cooperator still has not paid after approximately 6-8 weeks. In February, the number of 3-day notices increased to 303 while the number of petitions decreased by 20 to 113. In March, when credit reporting began, the number of 3-day notices decreased by 51 to 252 as did the number of petitions issued which dropped by 47 to 66. So, from January to February, there was a 23.7% increase in the number of 3-day notices that were issued by the Riverbay Finance Department, while there was a 15.04% decrease in the number of petitions that were issued.

From February to March, when credit reporting went into effect, the number of 3-day notices that were issued decreased by 16.8% and the number of petitions by 41.6%.

“The corporation relies on the time-

females at the location who were loitering and extremely loud. They were instructed to leave the area, two females refused and they were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Apr il 1, 100 Alcott P la ce A female complainant reported that she was approached by an unknown male who punched her and then fled the area. The victim had a minor injury. Officers can-

vassed the immediate area including vertical patrols of nearby building, but could not locate the suspect.

M a r ch 31, cor ner of Asch L oop a nd Ba r t ow Aven ues CCPD ESU was dispatched after CCPD officers observed a woman laying in the street who had just been hit by NYC MTA bus. The woman suffered a head injury and was treated by ESU and

removed by EMS to the hospital. The accident is under investigation.

M a r ch 28, 100 E lga r Pla ce CCPD officers conducting random inspections found two males in a stairway.

The individuals attempted to flee once they observed the officers. One was apprehended and was found to have a substantial amount of marijuana in his possession. He was arrested and charged accordingly.

reporting carrying charge payments to the credit bureaus prior to March 1, 2010, these agencies have been reviewing court records and listing judgments that Riverbay has won against shareholders on their credit reports.

In July of last year, the Co-op City Times interviewed a former shareholder who at the time, was living in Georgia and against whom Riverbay had won a judgment in 2004. The gentleman subsequently paid his debt to the corporation, but when he applied for a mortgage after settling his debt, his past indebtedness to Riverbay showed up on his credit report, although it did not hinder him from getting the mortgage. However, when he tried to refinance his mortgage last year to take advantage of lower interest rates, the matter became a major issue, blocking the former shareholder from getting his new mortgage until he was able to get documentation proving that he had satisfied his past debt to the community.

At the time, Riverbay’s Director of Finance, Peter Merola, said that the situation was not an isolated one.

“Several cooperators have, from time to time, contacted Riverbay even

though they may have moved out of Co-op City a few years ago,” said Merola. “They are oftentimes applying for a loan or mortgage and when their credit report is run, they discover that listed on the report is the fact that at some point while they lived in Co-op City, they may have fallen behind in their carrying charge payments and Riverbay started legal action.

Evidently, the credit bureaus (the largest of which are TransUnion, Experian and Equifax) have started searching court records and are discovering that the Landlord Tenant Court action brought by Riverbay against the cooperators for failing to pay their carrying charges are being reported on their credit reports. In many instances, these cases are settled by the cooperators ultimately paying their outstanding balance, and the legal action is closed. But not in all instances are the Court’s records updated. In this situation, the former (or current) shareholder merely needs to contact Riverbay who will then review their account to be certain the case was closed and issue them a letter stating such.”

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ly payment of carrying charges to pay its bill,” said Othelia Jones, President of the Riverbay Corporation. “We have payroll to make, utilities, taxes and contractors to pay and a host of other expenses. If we do not pay our carrying charges in a timely manner, then we could very well end up in the same financial boat as the city and state, which, in turn, could mean that the everyday services that we rely on to maintain our quality of life in Co-op City will likewise be cut. Sure, it’s a difficult time for everyone, but we have to make payment of our carrying charges a priority just as we would our car, credit card and other payments that are reported to the credit agencies.”

Management advised the Riverbay Board in November of last year that they were exploring the idea of reporting carrying charge payments to the credit bureaus and asked Board members for their input. While some Board members responded, most did not and in February of this year, management notified the Board that credit reporting will begin on March 1.

It should be pointed out though that even though Riverbay had not been

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It’s up to you Despite what I have said about Riverbay Board members that they are sometimes callous and have a negative outlook on this community, I am pleased to be associated with one of the youngest, brightest and innovative members, Michelle Davy, who was seated for the last 6 months. In fact, she was appointed to be my co-chair on the Sales and Marketing Committee and to my astonishment, she did her job exceptionally well. As I’ve always said, young cooperators are sorely needed on this Board of Directors and I’ve had the pleasure to associate with quite a few young community residents and work with them on several projects. I would hope that more young men and women would come forth to represent this vibrant community because their input is sorely lacking.

As for Herb Scott’s new policy of reporting cooperators to credit bureaus, I think this is a despicable act. We are the cooperators and yes, there are, as I’ve said, some who have taken advantage over the years by not paying their carrying charges on time, or wouldn’t pay at all and yes, this corporation has suffered those consequences caused by these respective cooperators. However, no one can tell me that one wants to become homeless especially if they have a family in these tough days that we all will face ahead. I have seen families who fell on hard times by no means of their own due to lay-offs, outsourcing, bursting at the budget seams or illness. That’s why I urge

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis every cooperator to make sure that you have at least 6 months of carrying charges saved. We must learn to live within our means especially in these tough days.

New York State and New York City are facing some tough financial times and there are many city and state workers who reside here within our community.

A resolution came before the Board at the last meeting regarding the upgrade of lighting in the garages which when you look at it seems to be a good idea. It would mean to install a new lighting fixture that is supposed to save this community thousands in electric costs. However, the process in which it was being introduced to be voted on seemed questionable to me. I am all for savings and energy efficiency, but didn’t we just change lighting fixtures in our garages? Both of these projects, from what I understand, qualify for grants from NYSERDA, but didn’t we just do this same or similar work in our garages? Do I smell a herring here?

How many times does one have to have repairs done in their homes before it is done correctly? That seems to be another problem here within Co-op City. Some cooperators have plastering and painting due to water leaks, bathroom leaks, convector leaks and it seems like manage-

ment comes up and does a band aid repair to be followed by applying this band aid over and over. What is it costing us to do the same job three and four and even five times before it is corrected?

Summer is coming and the air conditioning will be starting up in another couple of weeks. As a precaution, I urge you to buy yourselves a couple of aluminum baking containers and put them under your convectors. Make sure you have the right height so they can be placed neatly under your convector, especially where the water runs down the drain. You will save yourselves a lot of time and headache due to leakage and overflow.

Remember to check the pans periodically to see if water is being collected and empty them out. And in addition, with Spring here to be followed by Summer, remember to use caution when bicycle riding and also to keep late night music inside and outside of the apartment, especially after 10 a.m., down to a minimum.

Bicycle riding is a major problem that surfaces every year around this time.

Teach your children to stay out of the malls, and off of the sidewalks where seniors are walking and young children are playing and to stay within the bicycle path on the greenway.

I hope that this summer the Riverbay Fund, as well as the Youth Committee will be able to bring viable programs geared to young people and adults.

Lastly, this community will be holding an election in May for the Riverbay Board of Directors. I urge each and every shareholder to exercise their right and to get involved and cast their vote. Aren’t we tired of the kind of insensitive, demeaning treatment that Herb Scott has meted out because we are invisible to them? This practice must stop. We must unify, get united and cast that vote because all too often, we’ve had to extend the election in order to meet a quorum because not enough cooperators saw fit to cast their vote and by golly, does it come back to hurt us because all Herb Scott is interested in is their pocket of eight. The rest is up to you.

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

Ladies, get in shape with our aerobics classes. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035.

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

Building 19 Association BAKE SALE TODAY! Satisfy your sweet tooth with our home baked and store bought goodies – Whether it’s sugar loaded or sugar free, don’t stay home, come and see/$2 a slice and for $5 you get three. 140 Alcott Lobby between 12 – 4 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for our day trip to Atlantic City on June 12th. All are welcome to join us for a great time. The moment you get on the bus, you get a continental breakfast. After that, you can choose to sleep or join in on the fun and games to win prizes even before you get to Atlantic City. Atlantic City has a myriad of things to do besides gambling, from shopping at an upscale mall or the outlets

to enjoying the boardwalk or beach or spa. Tickets are $35 with a bonus to be announced closer to the date. Also, if anyone is interested in purchasing a tee shirt with our logo the cost is $10. Please contact DaReese at 718-320-3904 or me at bldg19assoc@gmail.com for tickets.

Many blessings to all the members celebrating their birthday this month; may you have many more in good health.

Members celebrating other events, please accept our congratulation. Our deepest sympathy to the Falchiere-Weston family in the loss of their loved one, may he rest in peace.

—C h a r lot t e C od r in gt on

Second Reading Resoultion #10-27 Amended SUBM I T T E D BY: L et icia M or a les SE C O NDE D BY: Bill G or d on B O AR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Ap r il 7t h , 2010 W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out fifty-five (55) requests for proposals for Bid #2571, Roof Replacement at Buildings 4, 11, 19, 20, 22, 23 & 24; and W H E R E AS, we received fifteen (15) proposals; and W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager and the Project Engineer; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager and Project Engineer have concluded APA Restoration is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached);

and N OW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2571 with APA Restoration at a cost of $4,216,649 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

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The Census—Stand Up and Be Counted!

I t ’s a ll a b ou t you a n d m e I’ve been listening to the news and am alarmed to know that our Census forms are not being completed and sent back in the numbers expected.

You must know that we only have the opportunity to be counted once every ten years. Completing and returning the Census forms will significantly affect every aspect of our lives—our personal lives and the life of our community. The result of the Census will determine every level of municipal services we receive. It can make the difference between whether Co-op City shares a police precinct or has a precinct for our community. We must grasp the enormity of how Census

Director’s Viewpoint

Andrea Leslie figures are going to figure in our lives.

That’s why I want to emphasize that the Census gives you a real chance to “Make a Difference.”

W h a t u n d er cou n t in g cou ld cost u s It can affect the funding we get for

schools, for senior services, for fire services, for bus services, for sanitation services, and for a host of services too numerous to mention that we receive—and that we could lose if we are undercounted. There is an array of services which we have become accustomed to which, if withdrawn or reduced, would seriously hurt us.

A Ten Yea r Sen t en ce Just think, if we’re undercounted, then underserved, that will be with us for ten years! Some may be thinking, “We don’t care,” “We don’t count,” “We won’t be bothered,” “It’s just not important to us.” That kind of thinking surfaces in Co-op City and is, at times, promoted by entrenched lead-

ers and managers. It becomes a selffulfilling prophesy. “We are a community that just will not fight for our rights.” Well, I believe differently. We must disown that diagnosis. There is currently a second round of Census form mailings going on which will be followed by Census workers making home visits for households that have not completed and returned forms.

Renew the faith I have in you, fill out your forms, return them, become active in our community and be counted so we can all benefit.

K eep you r eyes on t h e p r ize Contact me at the Boardroom, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 or lesliea75@gmail.com.

Building 13 Association HURRY! Today is the day, FUNDRAISER CHICKEN and FISH FRY. TODAY, April 10, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the rear of the building voting room.

Chicken and fish dinners (red rice or mac and cheese and string beans) are $8; fish sandwich, $5; and desserts are $2. Come and support our building insurance fund.

Come early, and bring your appetite. The food is GREAT. I urge you all to please fill out and mail back the Census.

Also remember to notarize before you submit your Annual Income Affidavits by the April 30th deadline.

The movie premiere of “ I Remember Harlem,” featuring your neighbors and various members of the community will

be presented at our next Building Association Meeting, Thursday, April 22.

The film is the beginning of a program we hope to develop for the community.

An arts and crafts workshop is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 24.

The hours will be announced in upcoming articles and posted on the bulletin board.

In accordance with our By-Laws, Election of the Association Officers was held on Thursday, March 25. Elected were: Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B), President; Leslie Petersen, 1st Vice President/ Treasurer; and Dorothy Davis, 2nd Vice President; Wendy Kinkaid, Secretary; Vivian Campbell, Sgt.-at-Arms; and Daniel Wallace and Rafael Figueroa, co-Sgt.-atArms.

The newly elected Officers were sworn in by P.O. Gary Adams of Riverbay Public Safety.

Our next general membership meeting will be on Thursday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the back of the building (in the voting room).

We will be scheduling the return of the popular Murder Mystery and Karaoke events and other exciting activities soon.

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

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

P lea se ob ser ve t h e followin g q u a lit yof-life r egu la t ion s:

a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced “Police sweeps” are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

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

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

NE W - For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

“If you see something, say something.”

—O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Building 15 Association We would like to thank our guest speakers, Mr. Vernon Cooper, Mr. Joe Boiko and Ray Fraticelli for attending our meeting on March 25th. Agenda

wise, Mr. Cooper brought an agenda with topics & Mr. Boiko handed out information on Riverbay Administrative Fee Schedule & Master Antenna installation

fees. There were questions & answers.

We would like to thank those cooperators who attended our meeting. The 50/50 winner was Ismael from the B

side.

We also wish Mr. Fraticelli good luck in his new position.

—Sandy Krasnove

Building 33 Association The flea market & cake sale we had on Saturday, April 3rd turned out to be a very nice affair. I want to thank all of the cooperators who took the time to come down and view the items we had and those of you who purchased items. A special thank you to the bakers in the building for the cakes,

pies, cobblers, cupcakes. Thank you, Joan, Marguerite, Dottie Domack, Maude, Andrea, Dolores. They took the time to bake some good homemade cakes. A special thanks to Janice and Ms. Lowells who donated cakes from the store. The beauty of the cake sale is the thoughtfulness all of

you took in donating baked goods. Because of the amount of items we still have on hand, we might open the room on Saturday, April 10 for those of you who might have been away or too busy to come down last Sat. The notice will be posted in the foyer.

The bus ride to Mohegan Sun will be on

Saturday, June 5th, 8 a.m., Einstein Loop Community Center. A $31 donation is required.

Now the weather is getting better, we want to start having a game night. Get well wishes go out to the sick and the shut-ins.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The NAACP is working very hard in support of your filling out your Census forms. For example, the NAACP’s Yes We Count Campaign has teamed up with the Tom Joyner Morning Show for a 14-city tour to encourage African American families to participate in the 2010 Census. Please be sure to return your forms today in order to be counted and insure your neighborhood of proper funding with regard to distribution of government-supported programs. If you need help to complete the form or have any questions, you can call the NAACP Day Care Center, Monday thru Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A representative will be available to assist you. The telephone number is (718) 671-7856.

The NAACP website: http://www.naacp.org/home/index.htm always is inspiring and exciting to visit.

On top this week, is the push for completion of the Census forms, but also, other important news: explaining the Health Reform Act and extending of unemployment benefits and job creation activities are highlighted. Many citizens have different opinions but the facts and content of the health reform package are public.

Unfortunately, there have been destructive lies and conflicting reports written so please follow up and get the facts.

Thank you again to Ms. Eleanor Donnelly, Chairperson of the Education Committee, for all her work in seeing that this program was completed as planned and that our organization had the oppor-

tunity to meet and greet the winners of the essay competition last weekend. As had been announced, the students selected for writing the top essays from a group of 24 submissions on the topic of “What Does Black History Mean to Me” came and read their essays. Specifically, they are: Marion Osei, Manisha Satdeo, Jarett Haines and Jason Armoo. Each student received a plaque and a $25 check. Due to the response, it is very likely we will make this an annual event.

Plans for the NAACP Co-op City Branch fundraiser, a Pre-Father’s Day Disco on Saturday, June 5, at 177 Dreiser Loop - Aud. “A” from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. are in full swing. The admission is $30 p.p. and music will be presented

by DJ Stone. Let’s all get our dancing

shoes dusted off and have a great time!

The NAACP is involved with current issues, positions and causes that you may or may not agree with. One thing we all agree on is that there is strength through education. Participate and contribute to your local NAACP. Meetings are held at 100 Erskine Place, Building 31A, ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting. The next meeting is Sunday, April 25th. Call President Elayne Cole for branch information, 718-379-1648.

We wish those that are ill or homebound a speedy and complete recovery.

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP hopes that along with the beautiful weather a beautiful holiday was enjoyed —E va L a za a r by all.

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Let’s Talk Serving on the Riverbay Board for the past six (6) months has been a learning experience while gaining institutional knowledge of the operations of the Corporation. In addition, serving as co-Chair on the Sales and Contract Compliance Committees has given me an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with fellow Directors, department heads and fellow cooperators in an effort to examine, monitor, and recommend improvement of processes for the benefit of the community.

During my tenure, my object is to remain focused and to use my time wisely to serve the community. For the record, I am not suggesting that my fellow Directors do not use their time wisely, but it’s my opinion that the continued rehashing of things from the past and petty bickering is not as effective as engaging in meaningful discussion to find ways to implement and/or improve policies.

Recently, Management proposed to have shareholders’ payments of carrying charges reported to the TransUnion credit bureau. Frankly, I oppose the

Director’s Viewpoint

Michelle S. Davy implementation of such a policy. There are two issues here: 1) the implementation of a policy that was not presented to the Board for discussion and vote; and 2) the necessity of such policy —especially during these difficult economical times.

Setting policy is the responsibility of the Board of Directors. Reporting of shareholder’s carrying charge payment is a “new policy.” A new policy that has since been implemented by Management without discussion and the formal vote of the Board. The Board was advised by Management of their intended actions by way of internal memos. Is this the appropriate course of action for implementing a new policy? Where is the process? This is unacceptable!!! Management should have presented this policy for discussion.

For the record, PRIOR to the implementation of this policy, in a memo, I advised Management of my disapproval of the policy and requested that this policy be rescinded until the Board could meet to discuss the impact of this new policy.

Let me make this clear, it is important for all shareholders to pay their carrying charges on time. These funds are used to satisfy expenses incurred for running this Corporation. However, based on internal reports, the majority of carrying charge arrears are from past and commercial tenants, neither of which would be affected by this new policy. This new policy only affects current residents. For current residents, there already exist internal policies where shareholders are penalized for late payment, i.e., i) $30 after the 10th of each month; and ii) $150 after the 30th of the month. Further, the Corporation has a means of collecting debt through a Debt Collection Service contract.

Is this new policy necessary? What adverse effect could this have on our shareholders in the long run? Will this discourage new applicants from coming

into the community? These are some of the questions that should be discussed.

Personally, I don’t think this policy is necessary nor the timing is right to implement such a policy, especially during a time where the economy is unstable and many people are losing their jobs and facing financial difficulties. Management should not implement a policy that could potentially affect the credit scores of our shareholders during these difficult times especially when the future of our employment and financial stability may be uncertain; and not to mention the effect your credit score has on seeking new employment.

My fellow shareholders, speak out and let your voices be heard. Let me know your thoughts.

I can be reached at the Board Room, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 26A, Bronx, NY 10475 or via email mdavy10475@msn.com.

Be counted! Don’t forget to complete and return your Census 2010 Questionnaires.

Be a part! Vote in the upcoming 2010 Riverbay Board of Directors elections.

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

C H ANG E TO G O OD H ABI T S F O R BE T T E R HE ALT H ! Core exercises are the most beneficial. Belly fat is a killer. It affects the organs which are in the middle (the core) of the body. Good nutrition and exercise will add years to your life. You don’t bend because you won’t bend. Floor the core.

NEW! NEW! NEW! NYS SENIOR GAMES (for the very young and active over 50), June 9 - 13th compete in variety of sports activities, enjoy recreational classes, play games, watch synchronized swimmers & other events, socialize, etc. Housing in college dorms, enjoy special theme meals. Costs approximately $350 (transport costs to be determined by # of participants). Ask Ellie for more details.

The Orlando trip has been reconsidered. I will still be going so if you need advice about booking your flight and hotel, please call me, Ellie, 718-379-4429.

LINE DANCE/BELLY DANCE (1) TEACHER SCHOOL. Learn to be a line dance teacher. To apply, call me (Ellie), 718-379-4429.

(2) Need a MARVELOUS MINOR BLOUSE? Call or sign up with me (Ellie).

(3) LINE DANCE, EINSTEIN, MONDAY, APRIL 12.

DREISER, THURSDAY, APRIL 22 & 29.

(4) EVERY THURSDAY, BELLY DANCE, 12:30 P.M. & HANDI-FLEX, 1 P.M .

(5) ASK ELLIE FOR LINE DANCE/BELLY DANCE SCHEDULES AT LAFAYETTE ESTATES, DC 37, MARBLE CHURCH, CASTLE HILL, & ST. PETERS CHURCH.

Don’t Text and Drive!

PROGRAMS & TRAVEL: (1) South Africa (fundraising), October 20 – Nov. 4 (Johannesburg, Sun City, Durban, Swaziland, Capetown), approx. $4200. If still interested, call Ellie (718-3794429) and leave your mailing address. The flyer is ready to mail. Only 10 seats available. First to deposit ($500) gets a seat. P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475. Need a room-mate?

(2) ALASKA (Sept. 10th - 19th) — Grand Alaska Coach Tour ($2500 dbl. occ.). Package includes: airfare/food/National Parks Tour/sea animals/Glacier cruises/Native Heritage Museum, etc. Need roommates.

Send $500 deposit immediately to Single Source

Productions, P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475.

Need a roommate?

AAR P Dr iver Sa fet y (2 day) P r ogr a m for 10% in su r a n ce d iscou n t & poin t r em ova l: Classes (#1 028) Apr. 6 & 7 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (# 2 Jun. 28 & 29th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $12/$14 members/non-members. Call to leave mailing address for application.

Don’t forget. We need your membership payment to keep us going.

SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. BOX 753333, EINSTEIN STATION, BRONX, NY 10475; 718379-4429; imaminor377@yahoo.com.

—E llie M inor

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Broun Place Townhouse Association Broun Place Townhouse Association is ready for spring and hopes that everyone had a beautiful holiday. Phyllis Williams, former Executive Committee member, sends news that her condition and rehabilitation is improving and like the Executive Committee she hopes everyone had a wonderful holiday. Ms. Williams appreciates everyone’s concern that came in the form of calls, cards and letters.

All over, the bulbs have burst through and green stems are visible. We can’t wait for the flowers to come up. It has been

observed that people, even those in motorized wheelchairs, break important rules. No one is supposed to feed the “wild” animals and birds. If you are caught and reported, a summons could be issued that includes a fine. If you have a cat that hasn’t been fixed, do not let it out. 3-1-1 has been called and does not discriminate in picking up strays.

Our next meeting is April 22nd and we will be announcing a guest speaker in future articles. Thank you to Mrs. Moorehead for her thoughtful suggestions and comments regarding improving our

area. One of the suggestions is to meet at least through July informally. In September, dues will be collected again for the 2010 – 2011 season. If you have a question or situation regarding a public safety issue, bring it to the attention of the Public Safety Department. Co-op City rules will be enforced. Call 718-671-3050 for public safety emergencies; call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies only.

You have probably received your U.S. Census form. Be on guard against individuals and organizations who piggyback on

official US Census activities. The U.S. Census never asks for your Social Security Number, they already have it secured. U.S. Census representatives will be identifying those who haven’t sent their forms. They will explain why it is important to complete the forms. Completing the forms supports how your tax dollars are spent so complete them and mail them off today.

The association wishes a speedy, complete recovery to those who may be ill and shut in.

—E va L a za a r

Blood Bank Coming April 24th Please Donate; Blood Donations Are Urgently Needed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in three (3) weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

T h e b lood d r ive will b e h e ld Sa t u r d a y, Ap r il 24, in t h e Ba r t ow C om mu n it y C en t er, R oom 31, fr om 10 a .m . t ill 4 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

donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate.

Persons aged 16 may donate provided they have proper written consent of a parent or legal guardian. New York Blood Center consent forms are available at the blood drive or on-line at www.nybloodcenter.org.

Please be sure to eat prior to donating.

Light refreshments will be available to you upon completion of your donation.

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 reasonable 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.

New is a program called the Red Cell Adva n ta ge. In the past, donors would receive a small token gift as a thank you for their blood donations either from the Riverbay Community Group or the Blood Center. Now with the Red Cell Advantage program, donors may earn points toward

the gift of their choosing. The more donations you make in a year, the more points you receive. Please ask for the Red Cell Advantage brochure for full detail and rules.

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.

Building 16 Association The Building 16 Association will hold its April meeting on April 12th at 7 p.m. on the B side. We will be discussing the MTA bus two-fare zone. Please come out and hear what we are talking about.

There are still some seats on the bus to Atlantic City (Hilton). The cost is $31 with a $15 rebate. Come and join us for a day of fun.

To all new cooperators, you can join

us and become a member of the Building 16 Association. To those who haven’t paid their dues yet, you still have time.

To everyone with special occasions,

congratulations. To the sick and shut-in, get well soon. To the bereaved, you have our sympathy.

Hope everyone had a Happy Easter.

—C la r a C ost on

SPECIAL GUEST MINISTER

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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing FISH FRY TODAY - NOON TO 4 P.M. ROOM 1 - DREISER CENTER Come to the Team for Change Legal Defense Fund FISH FRY today, April 10th in Room 1 at the Dreiser Community Center between noon and 4 p.m. for crispy fried whiting, peas & rice (arroz con gandules,) coleslaw, beverages , cakes and pies. Donations: dinners $8, sandwiches $5. Delivery available, 646-522-5498.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The executive committee voted unanimously to criticize threatened management implementation of a program – without previous Board review or approval — to release shareholders’ carrying charge arrears history to credit bureaus.

RALLY TO SAVE TRANSIT SERVICES – THURSDAY, APRIL 22 Join us and other community organiza-

tion in a Speak-Out Rally against the MTA plans to raise fares, cut-back bus service, to eliminate student passes and gut Access-aride service. The rally will be in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center on Thursday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers will include State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Manager Community Board #10 Kenneth Kern, Transit Workers Union Vice President Maurice Jenkins.

The Guest Speakers will be preceded by a panel of community seniors, youth, clergy and working people. The rally is cosponsored by: Retirees of Dreiser, Working Families Party, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, PA 160, African-American Association of Co-op City, Section 5 Association, Black Forum, Buildings 7, 9, 23, 27, and 29 Associations.

CITYWIDE M-L GROUP MAKES

PROPOSALS At a meeting of its Board on April 1, Cooperators United for Mitchell-Lama (CU4ML), a citywide group of representatives from cooperative Mitchell-Lama communities, a number of proposals were approved for forwarding to the DHCR to help preserve the M-L program. Among changes they recommended that any vote during the process of dissolution (privatization) requires a 2/3 vote of all shareholders. CU4ML called on constituent members to lobby their respective State Senators and Assemblymen to incorporate these proposals in a legislative bill.

COALITION PRINCIPLES REAFFIRMED AT MEMBERSHIP MEETING Founding principles of the organization were reviewed, debated and reaffirmed by members of the Coalition at a recent (Feb. 8th) membership meeting. Among those

principles: - Remain in the Mitchell-Lama program to keep Co-op City affordable for present cooperators and for future working families; - Endorse and work for enactment of legislation that supports ML housing; - Return to a cooperator oriented, in-house General Manager with sufficient staff support; - End outsourcing and nepotism and employ in-house union labor; support transparency and accountability with open all Board meetings.

JOIN THE COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Join us in the effort to speak truth about privatization and about avoidable financial pressures on the community. Become a member by sending your annual $10 membership fee to P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

For information about us: Visit our web page - www.ctsah.net.

—Ber n a r d C ylich

The Working Families Party Club Attention, calling all Co-op City neighbors, your help is needed. The Working Families Party Club is one of many organizations in the community coming together to rally around the issue of the MTA’s proposed cuts in bus service to our community. A Town Hall meeting is being held and we urge and encourage every cooperator who cares about and wants their voice heard loud and clear that “these cuts will not be tolerated” to join with us. Also standing with us will be our elected representatives, so please come out and hear first-hand what we as a community united can do to change the wrong that’s being forced upon us. Mark

your calendar, Thursday, April 22nd at 7 p.m., Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31. Be there and let your voice be a part of this change! You cannot sit idly by and think your neighbor will do it for you, it won’t happen that way! We have to stand together as a united front. Your attendance is critical so you are counted in the numbers telling the MTA NO WAY will we allow their changes to inconvenience and interrupt our lives so unjustly. COME ONE, COME ALL. WFP is also looking to encourage more of our neighbors to come and be a part of WFP Club. This is a very important election year and, of course, with all

the residents in Co-op City, there is no reason why we can’t be a force to be reckoned with. We have the power to elect those representatives who will truly work for the benefit of our community, and the only way that can be done is to be involved in the process. WFP will be engaging in the upcoming elections for the Governor, Senate, and Assembly races. You too can play an integral part in that process as well; as a member of WFP you will have the opportunity to interview and ask questions relevant to your concerns and those of WFP to insure the best candidate is elected. Won’t you consider joining with us; invite a friend as well. All

are welcomed to come to our meetings and engage in constructive debates about concerns not only dealing with the political issues, but first and foremost, those issues affecting the quality of life and well-being of our community.

We meet on the fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month in Einstein Community Center, Rm. 35 at 7:30 p.m. Please again mark your calendar and make plans to join us and be a part of a strong community solution. We are a work in progress, but the more builders we have, the better the chance for a sound foundation! We are looking forward to you joining with us. Thank you.

—J u d y R ob er son

Donizetti Building 4 Association Thanks to everyone who traveled with us to the Atlantic City Show Boat Casino on Saturday, March 27. We broke the bank, but still we had a great time.

We in Building 4 are planning to give

two scholarships to our students graduating from high school, but we are in need of several more members for our Scholarship Committee. If interested, call Diane, (347) 275-7565, or Mary,

(718) 671-0425, by April 17. Thank you.

Happy April birthdays, congratulations to those celebrating a special event, get well wishes to the sick and shut-in. A special condolence to our friend and

neighbor Clarice Todd and family in the sudden loss of her husband.

Don’t forgot, this is our home. If you see something, say something.”

—Yvonne Burrus

North Bronx Youth Sports Association

Registration is ongoing for the North Bronx Cowboys Tackle Football program which is open to 6-14 year olds.

North Bronx Cowboys Tackle Football Practices for the 2010 season have begun. The Cowboys Tackle Football program will feature six teams for ages 614 for the 2010 season. Registration is ongoing. Please call 718-684-4803 for registration information.

North Bronx Activities Center The North Bronx Activities Center is a Summer Day Camp which caters to ages 5-14. We will feature sports, activities, weekly trips, obesity prevention, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Workshops, etc. The camp will be located in the Einstein Community Center in Section 5. For more information about the camp, fees or to receive a brochure, please call our office or visit our website at www.nbactivitiescenter.com.

North Bronx Cowboys Cheerleading Cheerleading practices for the 2010

season will begin on Friday, April 8th at Truman High School. The Cheer team will feature teams for ages 5-14 years of age. The Cowboys Cheer program is a traveling competitive program. Additional volunteer Cheer, Dance and Step Coaches are always welcome. Please call our office for more information.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Basketball Our Basketball program practices on Tuesday and Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Michelangelo Middle School, 2545 Gunther Avenue. Please call our office for more information or come to the Gym on Saturdays to register.

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

—I vor Boscom

NO CO-OP CITY TIMES? CALL (718) 585-3331 BETWEEN 9 AM - 2 PM ON SATURDAYS

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, April 17th, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035.

New York Lyons Mane Track Club If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join

National Council of Negro Women The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section (NCNW) welcomes women and men. All that is required is your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT. CO-OP CITY NCNW ON THE MOVE: On Saturday, April 10th at 10 a.m., Congressman Joseph Crowley will be visiting our Saturday School; he has been a long time supporter. At 2 p.m., the NCNW Executive Board Meeting will be held in Dreiser Loop, Room 14. On Sunday, April 11th at 2:30 p.m., the NCNW Membership Meeting will be held in Dreiser Loop, Room 11.

On Thursday, April 22nd, the Theatre Group will be heading to the Lincoln Center for a Jazz Concert. On April 25th, the Theatre Group is going to see “Black Angels Over Tuskegee” at the St. Luke Theater at 308 West 46th Street.

For information, please dial 718/320-1430.

On Saturday, April 24th, join us at Barnes Noble Bookstore at 3:30 p.m. We will be discussing “The Help,” by Kathryn Stockett. It is about three unforgettable women: 22 year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. Her beloved maid Constantine, the woman who raised her, disappeared and no one will tell Skeeter where she has gone. Aibileen is a Black maid, a wise, regal woman raising her seventeenth white child, a little girl.

Minny, the sassy cook, finally finds a position working for someone too new to town...

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

On Saturday, June 5, our Annual Shopping Spree.

Departure: 7 a.m. sharp in front of the hardware store. The cost is $85. We will travel to the Mt. Gulian Historical Site and learn about the Verplank Family and James Brown, a runaway slave. We will then enjoy a French lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY; and, of course, shopping at the Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet. For tickets and more information, contact: 917/5539965, 718/320-2366 or 718/655-9034. BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE – NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS! We are still collecting donations for Haiti in care of Our Lady of Grace Church, 3985 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466, 718/652-4817. Please come during our Saturday School to drop off your donations in Room 14. Any questions, contact NCNW Co-op City Office at 718/320-1430.

We pray for a speedy recovery for Barbara Albright, our member; and George Clarke, husband of our Recording Secretary, Gloria Clarke. Florence Coles, an NCNW member and Education Committee worker, passed; our condolences to her family.

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

Thank you for reading and please join us.

—R ev. Dr. L illia n H ollowa y-M ills

the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035.

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

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

Baby food now availa ble We have baby food for children 8 months to juniors, and baby cereal for 6 months old and up.

Volunteers urgently needed!

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

Please help us to help you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs.

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

It’s Time To Get Involved Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call us, (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - Join Us Today The fee is only $5 a year, per person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

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American Legion Post 1871 To reach Post 1871, it is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 and if you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by e-mail: post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all our members of Post 1871 located in Co-op City who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day.

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

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

The 344th Combat Support Unit USA will be heading to Afghanistan. Post 1871 would like to wish all the members in that unit a safe return during their short stay in Afghanistan.

All Post members, election time will be here real soon.

If you look on our bulletin board, you can place your name for what office you would like to serve on. The executive post is wide open. We meet on the first Saturday of the month and the third Saturday is the general meeting.

The Post is only as strong as its members, so sign up for a Post position.

We will be asking for volunteers to help with the Memorial Day ceremony on May 30th at the next general meeting. You can sign up to help with moving of the food and equipment to the location in Bartow.

How many of our Post members attended the New York Auto show? Did you enjoy the showing of the new cars and ideas that you saw at the show and did you decide to buy a new car while you were there?

Computer scams you should watch for include lottery/sweepstakes scams. They go like this—a victim receives a letter in the mail pretending to be from the Reader’s Digest.

Publishers Clearing House or a phony foreign lottery advising that the recipient has won millions. The letter comes with a check that repre-

sents only a portion of the total winnings; in order to get the rest of the money, the victim has to deposit the check and then wire hundreds of dollars back to the scammers, supposedly to cover the taxes or some other bogus fees.

The victim wires money, but the prize never arrives.

I hope all our Post members and their families and friends had a great Easter. If you need more raffles to sell, please bring it to the attention of the Post Commander at the next “General Meeting” by requesting the need for more raffles.

Your information officer provided this information to you.

—Richa r d I. L a wson, J r.

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 15.

The Coalition thanks everyone who attended the April 6th general membership meeting.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia

Crowley

Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights.

Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian

320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

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

Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.”

—H a r m an T. L eacock

life choices including information designed to prevent drug use by the children and to recognize and stay away from gang activity and recruitment schemes.

The funding provided through Congressman Crowley comes from a Federal Crime Stopper Grant.

Assemblyman Mike Benedetto was on hand to accept thanks from the program for funding that allowed children and grandparents to take trips last summer.

Danielle Palmisano, the Bronx Borough Director of JASA, personally thanked the two legislators for the funding they provided which have allowed the program to expand its services. Palmisano also thanked the many participants, both young and old. “The program would not be what it is if it was not for you,” Palmisano said.

Young members of the program read their own personal thanks to the two legislators, some in the forms of poems. Art work created by the students through

workshops made possible through the funding was presented to each of the elected officials.

Benedetto explained to the grandparents and grandchildren that state funding provided to programs like Grandparents Connection is made possible through member items which are currently being attacked by political forces in Albany and elsewhere.

“I am proud to give what little money I get through these member items to programs like Grandparents Connection,” Benedetto said.

Crowley reminded the young people and grandparents that the funding is not being provided directly by him, but through taxpayers funds and as such, it is his responsibility and that of his staff to make sure those funds are given to the most deserving programs that serve constituents in need and Grandparents Connection has clearly been one of those most deserving programs.

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Grandparents Connection will expand its programming to provide more opportunities for students, so that they have a safe haven and supportive place to go after school hours.

“The work of the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged to create opportunities for children and their grandparents is precisely the type of activity that helps keep our communities strong, our families solid and our streets safe,” said Congressman Joseph Crowley during the reception held in Einstein Community Center last week. “By empowering role models for our youth, JASA also helps ensure young people have hope for their futures – and that is good for families and our entire community.”

“Grandparents often live on fixed incomes and don’t have the financial capacity to provide for all of their family needs – especially if they have also assumed responsibility for raising their grandchildren,” added Congressman

Crowley. “Grandparents who raise our community’s young people deserve not only our respect, but concrete help.”

Hattie Lucas, Director of JASA’s Grandparents Connection, said, “Congressman’s Crowley’s continued support to the JASA Grandparent Connection Program has enabled us to provide additional support for children.

The grant will allow us to continue providing activities that give the children in our program a safe alternative to hanging out in the streets.”

After the ceremony, Lucas added, “This funding is essential to continuing our programming.”

That programming includes support group meetings for the grandparents and relative caregivers twice a month, support group meetings for the grandchildren four times a month, tutoring programs with an eye on the upcoming state tests, and separate meetings for teenage grandchildren twice a month dealing with making correct

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African-American Association Holist ic Healt h Sem in ar – Today, April 10th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4.

Refreshment will be served. Admission is FREE. “Supercharge Your IMMUNE System,” a film by Gary Null, Ph.D., will be shown. In this film, Null leads the viewer on a detailed program aimed to cleanse, detoxify and rebuild our natural defenses against the causes of chronic and debilitating illnesses.

This program also provides remarkable computer-generated images that illustrate and explain the body’s complex and dynamic immune function.

In addition, representatives from “YOR Health,” will present a higher standard of living through a “wholistic” approach to health.

By empowering individuals with nutritive knowledge and providing the highest quality health care products, they seek to enhance total balance of physical, mental, emotional,

spiritual, social, and financial well-being.

Finally, Eugene Hawkins, Director of the Family Fitness Center in the Einstein Community Center, will give a demonstration of Total Fitness, including cardiovascular, muscle strength and endurance, and flexibility. For many years, Director Hawkins has coached all ages, from toddlers to seniors, athletes, the handicapped, etc., on how to improve their health.

The Association urges you to participate in the following programs: Sa lsa Da n ce P r ogr a m – Thursdays through June 24th, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1. The instructor, Gary Moore, loves to dance, but coaching is his first love. This is his fifth year of teaching and it has allowed him to grow and excel in the art of dance. In addition to salsa, he is also experienced in the waltz, foxtrot, tango and swing. Gary has developed his own unique style of teaching

that is both fun and easy to digest. He also performs with a couple of Latin dance ensembles. Salsa dancing is a fun, exciting way to get in shape and look good doing it. It’s that easy. Call 718-379-5555.

Cu b Scou ts – The Cub Scout Pack is scheduled to begin on April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3795555.

J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m – Thursday, May 6th, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

Bu sin ess Op p or t u n ity Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

Book Stu dy P r ogr am – The next gathering will be Monday, April 12th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please read through chapter 2 of “Know Thyself” by Na’im Akbar led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. This book can be purchased at Sisters Book Store

in Harlem, NY. Call 718-379-5555 Belly Da ncing – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 646-281-4570.

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

C om p u t er Tr a in in g P r ogr a m – Thursday, April 15th, 6:15-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Admission is FREE. 718379-5555.

College Scholar sh ip P r ogr a m – Call 718-379-5555 to obtain a Scholarship Application and Guidelines. The application deadline is May 30, 2010.

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

—Fr a ncin e R. J on es

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES welcomes new members..

Come join us. Annual dues: $20. Monthly meetings held on the first Wednesday.

• AT TE NT I O N: Our fun-filled dining and dancing SPRING BASH will be held on Wednesday,, April 21st in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Price: $25. See Beverly Waller in Room 19 for your tickets. **T RAVE L ACT I VI TI E S: • April 27 (Tues).. See the classic story of “JOSEPH” at the Sight & Sound Theatres in Strasburg, PA., which includes lunch at the Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant. Price: $115.

• Hold the date – Thurs., July 22nd. Our annual picnic will be at the fabulous Platzl

Brauhaus in Pomona, NY. Price: $65.

(Contact: Lorraine Parker, 671-6403).

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

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

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

**TH E ATR E C O M M I TT E E: • Musical play “MEMPHIS” - Wed. matinee, 2 p.m., April 14th at Shubert Theatre, Manhattan. Price: $77. NOTE: Meet the van outside of the Dreiser Loop Deli. Boarding 11:45 a.m. & van will leave promptly at 12:00 p.m.

• Spirit of New York Cruise luncheon, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Sat., July 17th.. Price: $62.

See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons after 3 p.m. in Room 19 or call (718) 379-0377. **REMEMBER, ONLY CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLUB ACTIVITES.

G O O D AND W E L FAR E : We offer our heartfelt sympathies to Ruth Dolly Jenkins, whose granddaughter, Keshandra Doyle, passed away on March 23rd. Regrettably, we recently lost Florence Coles, a RETIREES’ Honorary member, whose wake and viewing was held at McCalls Funeral Home on April 2nd. We send our prayers and get well wishes to our sick and shut-ins.

You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u d et t e Davis

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “ Pressing towards the prize” 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.

We, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. —1 Corinthians 10:17 (NIV) Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Circle of Christ Church 4th Anniversary Weekend Services: Friday, April 16th at 7 p.m. – Youth Service: Special Christian Rap Artist - Crowed 1 - Location: Bartow Mall Complex, Co-op City – Room #31. Open to all ages.

Saturday, April 17th at 6 p.m. – “Revival & Healing

Service” - Special Guest Minister – Pastor Dan Livingston of Hearts of Love Ministry, Pensacola, Florida. Location – 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium “B,” Co-op City.

Sunday, April 18th at 11 a.m. – Worship & Celebration Service: Come to worship and fellowship as we celebrate our 4th Anniversary in the Lord. All are welcome. Location – Bartow Mall Complex, Co-op City – Room #31.

You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website, Facebook and YouTube.

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

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

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

FYI: All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or

place your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan.

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

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

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

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

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, 1304 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472-1909; 718-864-4002 or 203559-1494.

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

Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—J a y R a m os

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God.

Building 12 Association Our next General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. If you have items for the Haiti Relief Fund, please bring them down at 7:15 p.m. before the meeting. Topics for discussion will be Garden Club and building issues. We would like to welcome our new neighbors and ask that they join us at our next General Membership meeting on April 19th.

It’s very important that we fill out the Census form.

As you know, monies that we receive for projects in our neighborhood from the government and the legislative representation in Albany and Washington, DC depend on how many people fill out the Census form in Co-op City. Please mail in your form.

We must let our voices be heard. As you know, the MTA has announced draconian cuts that will affect Co-op City.

Are we, as a community, going to let this happen without a fight? Do you want Co-op City turned into a two-fare zone?

Do you want student passes to end? Do you want Accessa-Ride to be cut back for our seniors and handicapped?

If you don’t, then come out on to a Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Bartow, Room 31.

Please volunteer and become a floor captain. If you would like to know more about the duties of the floor captains, you can ask Donald or come to our meeting on Monday, January 25th.

If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick and shut-in.

Congratulations to everyone celebrating a special day this month. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Son j a M a xwell

List of Programs and Event: Adult Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place the second Sunday of the month.

Seniors Sunday - the fifth Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

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

—Carole Haque

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

Week l y S ch ed u l e: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m.

Young Adults 6:30-9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. During Lent,

Wednesday Night Bible Study is replaced by Stations of the Cross hosted by different organizations within the church.

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

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Coop City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 on the lower level. Our telephone number is 718320-3774.

We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org to find out about our ministries and programs. If you are

unable to attend church service, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service.

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

Our own Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams has written a book entitled: “Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain your Values in a Pressure-Filled World.” To get your copy of the book, call the church or order on -line at www.PrincpleCenteredLiving.com.

Tomorrow, April 11, at 3:30 p.m., the Building Fund will host their fundraiser, “The Sweet Feet Service”. The guest speaker will be Rev. Roderick McArthur, Pastor

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

C H URC H SC HE DULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.; Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.; Communion Service Every first and third Sundays; Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 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.

OTH ER SC HE DULED E VE NT S:

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

Sunday, April 18, 11:00 a.m. – Observance of our 41st Church Anniversary.

Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Shellie Sampson, Pastor, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx, NY. Saturday, April 24, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. The South Carolina Committee presents their First Black & White Dance at the Dreiser Community Center. Music provided by DJ Doochie Dee Productions. Casual attire.

Ticket: $20 (in advance); $25 (at the door).

For tickets and/or additional information, call: (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425; (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231.

Saturday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. at the church

of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. The donation is $10 times your shoe size.

All are welcome to attend.

On Sunday, April 18, at our 11 a.m. service, the Youth/Young Adult Choir will have their Anniversary Service. Please come to support our young people as they lift the name of the Lord in song.

Sunday, April 25, we will celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day. The guest speaker for the women at our 11:00 a.m. service will be Rev. Joann Williams, Associate Minister of Lagree Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. The guest speaker for the men at 3:30 p.m. will be Rev. Carl McCluster, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Bridgeport, CT. The theme is “Helping Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ.”

Hebrews 6:10. Both services will be held in

Einstein Center, Room 45.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 offers tutoring in Mathematics and English on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Our program can help your child prepare for the ELA, Math and Science state tests that will be held this Spring. Ongoing registration is held during program hours the first two weeks of each month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them for their Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise on May 9. For additional information, call 718-671-2964, 718-671-5813, 718-671-7088 or 718-320-3774.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19 – Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends Getaway Part II” for two nights’ luxurious accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Price: $375/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information, call (718) 6710425 or (718) 379-4237.

August 10-13 (Tuesday – Friday) CPC Tours Boothbay Harbor, Maine Tour – “The Soul of Maine Coast.” Tour includes accommodations on the Harbor, guided tours of Camden and Ocean Point; Harbor Cruise, Down East Style Clambake; 3 dinners; 4

breakfasts. Cost: $569 double occupancy.

For additional rates, information or to reserve a space, call (718) 671-1182.

The Women’s Guild sponsors a FANTASTIC 12-DAY ALASKAN CRUISE/TOUR - August 10 – 22. A 4-day land tour includes 2 nights in Fairbanks; 2 nights in Denali; and 1 night in Anchorage.

Then on to an 8-day cruise aboard the Magnificent Holland America Statendam.

Ports of call: Seward, Haines Juneau, Ketchikan and Vancouver. Reservations are still being taken for this trip. Secure your beautifully appointed Inside, Oceanview or Balcony Cabin or Suite. For more information or to make reservations, call: (718) 6715961 or (718) 320-1435.

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

—Evan G. M itch ell

Cooperators United Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 27, 7 p.m., Bartow, Room 31.

Please fill out your Census form and return it. Filling out the Census form is important in that we receive money for projects in our neighborhood from the government and the legislative representation in Albany and Washington, DC depend on

how many people fill out the Census form in Co-op City.

As a community, we cannot remain silent about the MTA cuts. Our majority voices must be heard. As you know, the MTA has announced draconian cuts that will affect Coop City. Are we, as a community, going to let this happen without a fight? Do you want Co-

op City turned into a two-fare zone? Do you want student passes to end? Do you want Access-a-Ride to be cut back for our seniors and handicap? If you don’t, come out on to a Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. Cooperators United is a co-sponsor of this event and urge all of our Building/Townhouse Presidents to get the

word out to our neighbors.

Congratulations to everyone who is celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to our Troops.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

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

Art classes are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are three sessions on Tuesdays to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30

–5:30 p.m. and 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. There are 10 weeks of classes with 20 hours of instruction for $60 and a membership fee of $35. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these Tuesday classes.

Ms. Valli Massenburg is the instructor of the Saturday morning class contingent on registration. You get 10 weeks of classes, 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with 20 hours of instruction for $60.

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BVA will have a Pre-Mother’s day art show and bazaar on April 24, noon until 5 p.m. in Rm. 5 in the Dreiser Community Center. There will be interesting and useful items for sale and arts and crafts for children.

Stop by and bring a kid to enjoy making a Mother’s Day gift.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. Your support is sorely

needed and appreciated. So make a donation to Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc. – it’s tax deductible. Mail checks to BVA, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

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

—Sylvia Lochan sky

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Bartow

Einstein Library

Library

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 49

Monday, April 12

9:30 - 1 in Rm. 31

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 7

Line Dancing 10:00 in Rm. 45

Alert & Alive

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00 in Rm. 45

Bingo

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 2

11:00 in Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

Dominoes

11:30 in Rm. 49

11:00 in Rm. 7

Bingo

Freestyle Dancing

1:00 in Rm. 49

1:00 in Rm. 7

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Tai Chi

Alert & Alive

11:00 in Rm. 45

10:30 in Rm. 7

Bingo

Mixed Cultural Dance

12:30 in Rm. 31

Current Events 10:00 in Rm 31

Tuesday, April 13

Dreiser

Walking Club

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Self Defense 10:00 am in Rm 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominoes

10:30 in Aud. A

12:30 pm in Rm.31

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange-pineapple Mon., chops w/onions, juice, spaghetti w/meat Porkbaked beans, April sauce, French style cole slaw green beans 12 Apple juice, Tues., tilapia w/lemon sauce, April fried rice, buttered carrots 13

Soups, Breads and Desserts Whole wheat bread, red apples

BBQ chicken, green beans, corn on the cob

Rye bread, diced pears

Wed., April 14

Baked chicken, baked potato, broccoli florets

Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach

Whole wheat bread, fresh oranges

Thurs., April 15

Orange juice, baked salmon, garlic macaroni, Harvard beets

Baked chicken, penne, carrots

Rye bread, fruit salad

Fri., April 16

Pineapple juice, BBQ chicken, angel hair pasta, tossed salad w/dressing

Salmon, red kidney beans w/white rice, broccoli florets

Whole wheat bread, apricots

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

Dominoes

Wednesday, April 14

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise

Spelling Bee

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 49

Garden Club

Line Dancing

Spanish Practice Class

10:30 in Rm. 7

11:00 am in Rm. 31

10:30 in Computer lab

Word Games

1:00 in Rm. 49

Art 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 7

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Thursday, April 15

Tai Chi

Bingo 12:30 in Rm. 31

Library 9:30 am – 1:00 pm in Rm. 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 in Rm. 45

Spelling Bee

Chat session 9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 31

Dominoes 12:30 pm in Rm.31

11:00 in Rm. 49

12:30 p.m. in Aud. A

“Handi-Flex” 1:00 p.m. in Aud. A

Drama

Bingo

Blood Pressure

1:00 in Rm. 49

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

Dominoes

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Bingo

Belly Dancing

1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

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

10:00 in Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Art

Crochet & Knitting

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:00 in Rm. 2

Dominoes

Bingo

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

12:30 pm, Rm.31

1:00 in Rm. 49

10:00 in Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

11:00 in Rm. 8

10:00-11:30 in Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

11:00 in Rm. 31

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

Meditative Moments

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

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

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

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

11:00 a.m. in Rm. 2

10:30 am in Rm. 31

Dominoes

Friday, April 16

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

$5 $10 $3 $10

To register for trips and classes, please call

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips Line Dancing with Eli will be at Einstein, Rm. 45 on April 12th; at Dreiser in the Auditorium, April 22 & 29.

Co-op City NORC presents an Art Exhibition on Thursday, April 15, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center in Room 7. Experience the art of music, performance, and paintings from the senior community. Enjoy Freestyle Portrait Drawings, $10, Mini Art lessons (painting, water colors, etc.) and a Special Performance by the Dreiser Drama Club. Entrance Fee: $3 Works of Art for purchase (see vendor for details). All proceeds from the art sale will go to the expansion of NORC Senior Programs within the community.

Co-op City NORC presents MOVIE NIGHT on Thursday, April 29, from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center in Room 7. “That Was Then, This Is Now,” comparing highlights of older movies to movies of the new generation.

Entrance Fee: $3; serving popcorn, soda, water and cookies. All proceeds from the art sale will go to the expansion of NORC Senior Programs within the community.

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

Woodbur y C omm ons - Thursday, April 22nd - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.

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

BJ ’s/M icha els/Shopp ing Ar ea - Yankee Stadium Mall, Thursday, April 29th – 5 hours of shopping area, 10 a.m.3 p.m./transportation, $10. Pick-up informa-

tion: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Return at 2:00 p.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE A MEMBER IN ORDER TO SHOP AT BJ’S. Six seats left. PLEASE SIGN UP FAST TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT - CORNERSTONE PRODUCTIONS presents Sunshine, Lollipops, & Rainbows. Monday and Tuesday, April 26th and 27th, $200 per person. ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. (One room, separate beds — for 2 people). Unbeatable value-trip includes coach bus transportation, 2 days, 1 night stay at Comfort Inn, 5 meals, live theatre show & 2 Casinos Mohegan Sun & 5 hours at Foxwoods –Lunch at historic 250 year old Daniel Packer Inne, shopping in Olde Mistick Village, unparallel live musical theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse, a world class gaming experience at the Mohegun Sun, dinner at the Sunburst Buffet or the Season’s Buffet at the Mohegan Sun, one night at the Comfort Inn, breakfast at the Comfort Inn, a visit to Submarine Force Museum, five hours at the Foxwoods Casino, the largest casino in the world, lunch at Foxwoods’ Festival Buffet, a snack pack box lunch for trip home, all taxes, all service charges, $15 free bets, $15 bonus slot play. Further details will be advertised at later date. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.

Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066. FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BY IMMEDIATELY. Ta n ger O u t let s Riverhead, NY Thursday, May 20th - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.

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

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Debs Place Association “Meeting”: Thurs., 4/15; 7:30 pm (Dreiser Room 1)

EDUCATION Black Forum Defensive Drivers’ Course: Sat., 4/17; 9:00 am (Dreiser Room 1)

POLITICAL Eleanopr Roosevelt Democratic Club “Meeting”: Thurs., 4/15; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room 28)

HOBBIES African-American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 4/13; & Thurs., 4/15; 6:00 pm. All classes being held in Dreiser Room 2

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 4/14; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 4/16; 6:00 pm & Sun., 4/18; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31) “Church’s Anniversary”; Sat., 4/17; 2:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. B)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 4/18; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 4/13; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 4/15; 5:30 pm & Sun., 4/11; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 4/18; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 4/18; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 4/15; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

SENIORS JASA Senior services “Luncheon”: Mon - Fri., 4/12- 4/16; 8:00 am (Bartow Room 31) AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 “Executive Meeting”: Mon., 4/12; 11:00 am (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 4/13; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

Baychester Library Events Today, Saturday, April 10 • 2 p.m. • Italian Americans in the Bronx — In celebration of NYC Immigrant Heritage Week — Prof. Lloyd Ultan, the Bronx Borough Historian, will present a lecture on the origins of the Bronx’s earlier Italian immigrants.

Taiwan Sublime! This exhibition continues until Saturday, April 15 • 2 p.m. — Special Photography Exhibition — This exhibit is part of the “Faces of Taiwan” series of programs at Baychester during April.

Wednesday, April 14 • 3:30 p.m. — “Make Art with Michael Albert” — Michael Albert is the author of “An Artist’s America” (Henry Holt), a picture book retrospective of his art collection.

Albert will teach the children his trademark style art, “Cerealism”, a technique of collage work made from cereal boxes. This workshop is recommended for children ages 5 to 12. Preregistration is required.

Wednesday, April 14 • 6 p.m. — “Help! My Child Is Almost A Teenager” — Wednesday, April 22 • 6 p.m. — “Middle School Academics: How Can I Help?” — Recommended for parents and caregivers of 4th and 5th grade students moving on to middle school. This informative series is presented by Felicia Wilson Ocasio, Program Coordinator with Learning Leaders and sponsored by the NYC Council.

Saturday, April 17 • 2 p.m. — Taiwanese Film Series — “Cape No. 7” — Directed by Te-Shen Wei. A young man with high hopes, Aga, left Hengchun for Taipei to make good on his dream of becoming a singer in a band.

Saturday, April 24 • 2 p.m. — Taiwanese Film Series — “Orzboys” — Directed by Ya Jie Yang.

More than just naughty, they play tricks on classmates, tease girls at school, fight with other boys and lie to everyone until their teacher breaks down.

Chess Club — Thursdays, April 15, 22 & 29 • 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Group — Fridays, April 16, 23 & 30 • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives! • Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

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

718.379.6700

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Blood Pressure Tr a in ed volu n t eer s a r e p r ovid in g fr ee b lood p r essu r e scr een in gs t o t h e 60+ com m u n it y conven ien t ly loca t ed a t a ll t h r ee C o-op C it y com m u n it y cen t er s. All you n eed is t o b ecom e a m em b er b y sim p ly fillin g ou t a sh or t a p p lica t ion for m a va ila b le a t a n y of t h e loca l cen t er s.

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 E in st ein L oop , R oom 45, ever y 2n d & 4t h F r id a y, 10: 00 a .m . – 11: 30 a .m . • 2049 Ba r t ow Aven u e, R oom 28, ever y 1st & 3r d Wed n esd a y, 10: 00 a .m . – 11: 30 a .m . • 177 Dr eiser L oop , R oom 7, ever y 1st & 3r d T h u r sd a y, 10: 00 a .m . – 11: 30 a .m .

AARP Chapter # 4997 F YI : The next meeting of AARP Chapter #4997 is scheduled for MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Come early to pay or sign-up for trips listed below.

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

2010 TO UR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S: April 21 (Wed.) – Warm Daddy’s – an exciting Blues and Jazz Show w/a delicious Southern-style dinner; and 5-hours at Harrah’s Casino in Philadelphia (PA); $97 per person; Bus departure from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 9 a.m. – arrive 8:45 a.m. to be seated on the bus.

SOLD OUT. Contact Daisy, 718-6713241/Jeanne.

June 4 (Fri.) –5-hour stay at Mohegan Sun Casino w/a cash bonus; buffet dinner; Patti LaBelle in concert (in CT); Mid-mezzanine seats (suggest that you bring a “buddy” to walk home with you – late return) — $125/person – SOLD OUT (a waiting list is available). Contact Wini/Delores. ** June 14 (Mon.) – AARP Year-End Outdoor Celebration at Craigmeur Resort – includes All-U-Can-Eat, all inclusive menu; outdoor recreation and deluxe motor coach transportation; $95/person – tickets available at the April 12 meeting; contact Wini/Delores/Jeanne/Daisy.

July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in-1 Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boat ride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at an Atlantic

City Casino (to be announced) — $75.

Contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742/Wini.

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

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

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

Goose Island Seniors This Saturday, April 10—Hillary will be at 135 Einstein Center in Room 39 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wednesday, April 14—Bingo game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2.

Refreshments served.

Tuesday, April 27—Going to Sands Casino at Bethlehem, PA. Price: $27, rebate is $20 slot card and $5 towards food. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Sunday, April 25—There will be Bingo game and all are welcome. Admission is $3. Refreshments and snacks served.

Wednesday, June 9—Going to Royal Manor in Garfield, N.J. Viva Las Vegas.

Show and a delicious luncheon, also an hour open bar. Price is $60 (sixty dollars).

Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

July 15, Thursday—Going to P1atzl Brauhaus, N.Y. Price is $56 (fifty six dollars). You’ll have a day of fun and food, games and many more. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

See Ann or Mary for more information.

We are located at 135 Einstein Center in Room 39 from Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613 or cal1 Ann, 718-379-0644.

We need Mah Jong. Anyone interested?

Please call.

—M a r y P illa Good health to all.

Einstein Cancer Fund Happy birthday or anniversary to all celebrating this month of April.

Reminder — Tuesday, April 13th: Mt Airy Casino. Time of pick-up at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a valid photo I.D. Last call for “Josef the Musical,” twoday trip. All payments must be made by April 14th. We have a seven seat available.

You don’t have to be a member for any of

our trips or events. These are all fundraisers for cancer care of patients and research.

Please call the following numbers for this trip, as well as the above: Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta at 718-671-2958; Lydia at 718-671-3005.

For memorial and/or all occasion cards, please call Loretta.

We wish everyone good health and —Lyd ia R u a s healing.

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Call 718.320.3300, ext. 3384

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

Not e: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, April 16, is before 7:17 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, April 10, at 8:12 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, April 10 are at 7:00p.m.

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

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

The evening class will take place at 7:20 p.m. The topic for this week is “Study of the Passover Haggadah.”

Coming Events: Saturday, April 10—Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Shemini.

Sunday, April 11–Yom Hashoah

known as Holocaust Memorial Day. Sunday, April 18 at 1 p.m.–The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3/person and includes noshes and refreshments. Come down and bring your friends and neighbors.

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

Let us take advantage of the beautiful sunny Spring weather. It is so good to feel the warmth of the sun on your back.

It gives your immune system a giant boost and makes you feel happy. Enjoy the green grass and watch the pretty flowers poke up their heads toward the sky. It makes the world seem like a better place.

Please be sure to fulfill your Yiskor pledges. Thank you!

Dues for 2010 are now in order!

Please! Support the Synagogue. Thank you.

Shalom!

—M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join?

Building Association will be collecting the annual dues of $5 at our next meeting. The dues will cover January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

The next Building 30 Assn. meeting will be in April. The date and time will appear at a later date. Please join us as our guest speaker is the Co-op City Police Department Chief Frank Apollo.

We’re sure that you will be well informed, so bring your concerns.

At t en t ion : We have an email address.

It is: Building30@hotmail.com Join the Crochet Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to

crochet with Linda. Her students are progressing very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers.

Stop by and see what we have accomplished.

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

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

—M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

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Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, New York 10475.

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

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

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

Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues.

For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679.

—F r ied a E p st ein

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood The Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475.

Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. Monday games will resume on April 12. There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong,

rummy-O, etc.

For a $3 donation, you can enjoy company and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members.

You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

Baychester Library Association Book Sale It’s that time of year again.

Preparations for the 2010 book sale are underway. Hold the date: May 15th.

Volunteers are always needed. Call Trudy at 718-671-6832 for more information.

We welcome and would greatly appreciate your help.

We will be collecting books and related materials starting April 12. We can use hard and soft cover books, including

cook books, children’s books, biographies, and novels (no magazines or encyclopedias, please). Also needed are CDs, VHS tapes, and DVDs for both children and adults.

Leave your donations in the designated area at the Baychester Library. All proceeds from the sale will be used to benefit the Baychester Library community. Help us make this our best book sale ever.

—Helen Topal

Handicapped Adults Association At our General membership meeting of Sunday, March 28, we had a guest speaker. Cheryl Silvera spoke at length about the handicapped population in Coop City. She would like to make the handicapped aware of both her services and The Handicapped Adults Services.

Cheryl is a member of the Disabilities Awareness Ministries. She can be reached at 718-320-0518, we can be reached at 718-320-2069.

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

F L E A M AR K E T: Greeting cards are now 2 for 25¢ while sale lasts. Jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered

books are 50¢ each, we have a nice selection of tapes for $1 each, DVDs for $3 each, four legged canes for $10, wooden canes for $5 each, and we have a manual wheelchair for sale for $50. Come into the office and look around.

Dues for the year 2010 is now due.

Please either mail your check for $12 or bring it to the office at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Watch this column for information on our Spring luncheon. The committee will begin working on the arrangements in April. Our next General membership meeting will be Sunday, April 25. Happy birthday to those who are celebrating an April birthday.

—Ar len e R od r igu ez

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us.

We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that

allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Divine Word delivered by Rev. Gregory McMillian, Assistant Pastor.

Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Good News! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your

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

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

Bereavement Support Group – Monday, 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, brother, sister or treasured friend. Are you hurting, feeling no one understands your pain?

Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. All sessions are confidential. We welcome you to join us.

We respect and affirm all persons.

Upcoming EventsSpring Revival - Thurs., April 15; Friday, April 16. Speaker will be the anointed Pastor of Co-op City Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams.

Join us to receive a miracle from God. Men & Women’s Conference Saturday, May 1 - Shiloh Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. $40 per person. Lunch is included. Two powerful sessions with topics for men and women. To register, please call 718-320-0002 or 718-925-5052.

T h ou gh t t o wa r m t h e h ea r t : “If your problem is too big for you, give it to God.” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, welcomes everyone to worship services every Sunday morning.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-day service starts at 11:30 a.m.

Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

F OC US: The power of the incorruptible Word of God is able to lead souls to a

new experience and the eternal life.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3-5 (18) Forasmuch as ye know that ye

were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot; Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in

obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. 1 Peter 1: 18-22 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another. John 13:34-35 For further information, call (718) 3240334 or (718) 320-4218, (718) 213-1727.

—R ev. R ich a r d Sibb lies

NO CO-OP CITY TIMES? CALL (718) 585-3331 BETWEEN 9 AM - 2 PM ON SATURDAYS

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER

Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care

SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Cosmetic Bonding Periodontal (Gum) Treatment Endodontics (Root Canal) Dentures / Crowns / Bridges Participating Dentist UFT • Oxford • CSA • Con Edison Guardian • BC/BS • Aetna Cigna • HIP/Dental • PBA Most other dental plans as full or partial payment

Evening and Saturday Appointments Available

140-1 Casals Place, Co-op City Building 14, Section 2 - Bronx, NY 10475 Visit our website G r e g o r y G a n g D D S . c o m or email us at: smileggdds@aol.com

(718) 671 - 6000

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For Sale

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Motorized 20” wheel chair — tight turning radius — tilt seat with Roho Cushion. Paid $15,000. I’m willing to sell chair for significantly less. Call Carol Pope 718-6842196.

4/17

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YOUR CLASSIFIED AD COULD BE HERE!!!

HELP WANTED

After School Tutor and Office Worker.

Must have an Associates Degree.

Afternoons, part-time, students preferred. $7.50 per hour to start. Call 914-610-0376.

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

NYC License # 1233497

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10% DISCOUNT

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DAY-EVENING-SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS

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E-Mail: Info@Renotex.com Residential & Commercial • Fully Insured & Certified All Major Credit Cards Accepted 4/24

Blinds

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

NEW STYLE BLINDS

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS?

Dataway

4/24

Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 4/24

Sales & Service on All Makes: • Service within 24 Hours • In Home Repairs • 2 Year Parts Guarantee • Free Estimates with Repairs

718.829.9090

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

Call:

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Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Stove & Refrigerators, Air Conditioning, Vaccum Cleaners

Networking, Maintenance Repair

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

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Computers, Inc. FREE Phone Consultation

SERVING THE BRONX SINCE 1939

10% Discount when Mentioning This Ad

Includes FREE DEODORIZER

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STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS VACUUM CLEANERS and more LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

ANY 3 ROOMS OF CARPET — $99 3 SEAT SOFA — $90 AREA/FINE RUGS PICK-UP & CLEANED

For More Information, Call

Present This Coupon (except Vacuums)

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

SE R VI CE S

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• ALL MAKES & MODELS

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Cleaning Service

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

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Stoves • Washers Dryers • Refrigerators Vacuum Cleaners, and more 10% DISCOUNT

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Appliances Repair

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Records Wanted Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50’s to 70s. Call Howard at 212-873-4016 anytime.

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4 Hour Minimum General Cleaning — $72 + tax Semi-Heavy Duty — $80 + tax Super Heavy & Elder Care — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Day Accept Cash, Pay-Pal:

646-326-2676

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5/8

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

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Important NYPD Phone Numbers

April...

Month of alcoholism Awareness

45th Precinct - 2877 Barkley Ave., Bronx, NY 10465 -

Tel. (718) 822-5411 Crime Stoppers: 1-800-577-TIPS Crime Stoppers (Spanish) 1-888-57-PISTA

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Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

***NEWS FLASH***

CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL $50.00 Off W/FLYER ON WINDOWS INSTALLATION THEMEPSEE Provides: House Calls 24/7 Computer Repair: All Versions of Windows Available 4/17 Computer Lessons: Private one on one session available Computer Sales: Laptop, Desktops

Slipcovers

Notary Public at Cappy’s 113 Dreiser Loop • Bronx, NY 10475

Monday — Friday • 5:30 - 7 pm

347.385.5011

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

4/24

Handyman

HANDYMAN SPRING IS COMING! DOES YOUR HOME NEED A TOUCH-UP? IF SO, CALL ME, JOHN RUSS 646-234-1676.

I PECIALIZE IN PAINTING, HOWEVER, I DO IT ALL. 4/10

KJ HOME IMPROVEMENT INC. Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling • Painting, Plastering sheet rock repairs • Installation of vinyl & ceramic floors • All Piping repairs, drain cleaning • Kitchen sinks, tubs, basin sinks, sewers • Faucet installation and repairs, shower door installed • Ice makers, dish washer hook ups, washing machine hook ups • Lighting fixtures installed • Blinds of all types installed.

MOVING

Corp.

914.423.1773

GOOD PRICES! SOLID DEPENDABLE WORK! Licensed & Bonded.

4/17

Fast Service Cell:

TABLE PADS

Moving

R O N ’S Trucking

Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays.

FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT # T-35528 USDOT # 1060058

• VERTICAL BLINDS • RANGE HOODS • MINI BLINDS • LIGHT FIXTURES • SINK VANITIES • KITCHEN CABINETS • SPACE SAVERS • CABINET REFACING • MATCHING HAMPERS • COUNTERTOPS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 4/24

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

S TY L IS H D E C O R A T O R S 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Refrigerators ✔ Stove ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood

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Window Cleaning

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

Anything Non-Hazardous

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

Cell:

1- 2 03 - 48 2- 6 3 37

4/24

914.423.1773

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1-800-479-2667

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 5/1 LOW, LOW PRICES

Call Mike (Bronx) 646.203.3776 Call Lorenzo (NYC) 917.214.6968

Floors

4/24

(718) 746-8925

CUSTOM COLOR

BRONX, NY 10475 • 718.320-3380 1.718.320.3300, ext. 3380

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

SENIORS’ SPECIAL PRICES!!!

BATHROOM/KITCHEN — LOW, LOW PRICES (Paint included) Floor Stripped & Refinished • Wallpaper & Panel Removal • Minor Repairs • Bi-fold Door Repair We Save You $$$!!!

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Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or apartments outside Co-op City or advertising businesses operating within homes in Co-op City cannot be accepted. No blind ads accepted.

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Pigeon Problems

Locksmith

Attach sheet if needed. Use Pen or Typewriter.

CATEGORY (Required):

THE ORIGINAL — NEW & IMPROVED

FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job! Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

4/24 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

PIGEON GUARD

OVER 17 YEARS OF GUARANTEED SATISFACTION

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NEW

PLASTIC NETTINGS

ARE PIGEONS A BIG PEST? Unsightly droppings destroying your terrace?

Has chasing pigeons become a full-time job? References Available.

Call Ron: 718.671.3697 4/24

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