Co-op City Times 04/12/14 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 49 No. 15

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Sudden appearance by food cart vendors draws complaints from residents The sudden appearance of street food vendors in all three community shopping centers last month has brought strong objections from many residents, while others are buying their food and keeping them in business here. Riverbay officials have received many complaints and are tackling the problem by coordinating enforcement of existing New York City laws and BY JIM ROBERTS

seeking a long-range solution by proposing new City laws that would give the community a say about where the vendors are located. “As a resident here at Co-op City, when I first looked out my window and saw that first truck, I immediately called 3-1-1 to try and get rid of them,” said Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon. “I was told they sent the 45th (Continued on page 4)

Food cart vendors have appeared in all three Co-op City shopping centers over the past month, raising complaints from residents and merchants who pay rent to operate their stores near where the vendors are setting up shop. Riverbay officials are leading the fight against the street vendors. Photo by Jim Roberts

GPS thief arrested after ill-advised sales pitch to an off-duty officer A man who earlier in the evening broke into a car in a Co-op City garage and stole a GPS device made the mistake of attempting to sell the fruits of his evening’s labor to an off-

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duty Public Safety officer who then quickly detained him for questioning and an eventual arrest. Public Safety’s Lieutenant Chris (Continued on page 2)

NYPD heightens warning to Co-op City residents about Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak scams

The 45th Precinct’s Crime Prevention and Community Affairs Units have reported recently that increasing numbers of Co-op City residents, especially seniors, are falling victim to scammers using Green Dot MoneyPak cards and Money Grams, despite repeated warnings. According to the officers, while Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards are legitimate products, scammers are using them to steal money from their intended victims. The scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of the most common being the utility company and government agencies scams in which the victim is told that they owe BY ROZAAN BOONE

money and the call is to immediately collect what is owed or else service will be shut off, or worse. As the tax deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scam is also prevalent. Additionally, the scammers may claim that a loved one is being held against their will, or has been involved in an accident and payment is needed to gain their freedom. They may also claim that a grandchild or relative has been locked up in another country and needs bail money. Victims are also told that they won the lottery or some type of sweepstakes and money is needed to claim (Continued on page 2)

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Official candidates in 2014 Riverbay Board election to be certified Tuesday, April 15 The official candidates who will compete for the five open seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors will be announced on Tuesday, April 15, at the Candidates’ Meeting which will be held in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 8 p.m. On Monday, April 7, the conclusion of the petition period to run in this year’s Board election, 16 of the 18 potential candidates who had picked up qualifying petitions since they became available on Monday, March 24, returned their petition packages to the Riverbay Legal Department signifying their intention to participate in the race to fill five Board seats in the Wednesday, May 21st election. Among the 16 potential candidates are all five of the incumbent Board Directors running for re-election this year— Eleanor Bailey, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson and Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens. The other shareholders who returned their petitions include some shareholders who have run for the BY ROZAAN BOONE

Board in the past, some who have served on the Board previously, and some who are new candidates. They include Linda Berk, Alonzo Newton, Frank Belcher, Lynne Brookes, Emmanuel Torres, Dr. Amremdra Singh, Raymond Tirado, Sebastian Ulanga, Deighton Cleve Taylor, Junius Williams and Amy Rosenfeld. With the petition period over, nonresident Riverbay staff conducted electronic signature verification on each of the signed petitions this week. This process was supervised by Riverbay’s senior counsel, Michael Munns; Board President Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2014 Election Committee, and Mary Ahland, Riverbay’s Director of Computer Services. In addition, based on the results of the signature check, and the criminal background check, the 2014 Election Committee also verified that none of the candidates are indebted to the Riverbay Corporation and are up to date in the

Two arrested for violent assault on middle-aged Section 5 resident

Two Section 5 residents were arrested last Friday evening for allegedly carrying out a violent assault on a 52-year old resident near the south side of the Einstein Shopping Center two days earlier. According to Public Safety reports, the victim was attacked by assailants known to him at approximately 6:30 p.m. NYPD units responded shortly thereafter and the victim was taken to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment of injuries which, according to the Criminal Complaint filed against the two assailants, included bruising and swelling to the left eye, cheek and face caused by punching and kicking which eventually caused the victim to lose consciousness. Shortly after the attack, a description of the suspects, based on images captured on video surveillance in the area, was provided for each officer. Based on the images provided, it was believed that the suspects were known to the department because of their involvement in prior incidents within Co-op City. On Friday afternoon, shortly before 6 p.m., Public Safety officers

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on routine patrol in Section 5 spotted two men matching the description, approached the suspects, and when one of them said something that tied him to the attack, arrested both men. Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of Public Safety, said: “You cannot understate the importance of these arrests which will hopefully lead to getting these two violent individuals off our streets for good. It was proper coordination between the Public Safety detective squad and the Public Safety patrol division that led to the quick apprehension of the individuals involved.” The suspects were turned over to the 45th Precinct where they later confessed to the crime, according to Public Safety reports. Both were charged with assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree. One of the suspects was also charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after 16 bags of the substance was found hidden in a soda can that he was holding at the time of his arrest. One of the suspects was 21 years old. The other was 23 years old.

MoneyPak

the winnings or for taxes on the prize. If you have to pay for a prize you won, you didn’t win, the NYPD warns. The Green Dot MoneyPak scam is a phone scam where the victim is called by someone claiming to work at a utility company, for example, Con Ed or a cable company, or a government agency, such as the Department of Finance, and they are collecting money that is past due. The caller then informs the victim that they can avoid service interruption, arrest or deportation, if they immediately bring their account up to date by paying the past due amount using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card that can be purchased at a local store. The caller instructs the victim to purchase a Money Gram or a Green Dot MoneyPak card in a specified amount and call a phone number that the caller gives to the victim once this has been done. The victim proceeds to purchase the Green Dot card at a local store and then calls the number they were given by the caller to satisfy the debt. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and read the MoneyPak card serial number to the perpetrator. The perpetrator then drains the funds from the Green Dot MoneyPak card. The NYPD notes that while many schemes still involve victims being asked to wire money to the scammers, MoneyPaks have the added benefit of the scammer not having to show up at an office or bank to

GPS Thief

Bulat, the Public Safety patrol supervisor, on Wednesday evening reported that earlier in the evening shift a break-in was reported in a garage. A witness who called in the crime gave a description of the man that he said he saw break into a car and remove property. A search for the suspect was conducted, but no one was immediately found, Public Safety reported. After the tour was over, one of the officers on his way home stopped at the Sunoco gas station at Bartow and Edson Avenue to fill up and was approached by a man, matching the description given by the witness earlier in the evening, who tried to sell him a GPS device. The officer politely declined the offer, but detained the suspect and then called Lt. Bulat who quickly

Election Committee Notice Poll Worker sign-up If you worked the Riverbay Board election for the past 3 years (since 2010), and/or you recently received a letter for training, your name is already on the list of eligible poll workers and no further action is required. However, those who have not worked since 2010 and would like to be placed on the RESERVE list – provided you have already been trained by the New York City Board of Election and have proper knowledge of the old voting machines – you may sign up on the days listed below in Room 28 in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. For answers to your questions, please come to one of the sign-up sessions listed below:

Tuesday, April 15 – 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and telephone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters.

Co-op City Times / April 12, 2014 claim the funds loaded onto the card. The cards can only be purchased using cash and consumers never have to disclose their personal or financial information to a retail cashier or to make a payment. Anyone with the 14-digit number located on the back of the MoneyPak card can drain the funds. In the IRS scam, the victim is contacted and told that they owe back taxes, fees or fines to the IRS and that if they do not make immediate payment using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card, they will be arrested or deported. The scam is perpetrated in the same manner as the utility scam with the results also being the same – the victim’s money is stolen. The NYPD is warning residents to be alert and not fall victim to these crimes. Crime Prevention Officers also point out that the scammers can purchase computer apps whereby their true telephone number is disguised and can appear as a legitimate number, for example, the 45th Precinct, NYPD, 9-1-1, Con Ed, etc. In one scenario cited by the NYPD, a 75 year old South Asian man living within the jurisdiction of the 109th Precinct in Flushing, N.Y. was called by a male who identified himself as an IRS agent. The caller demanded payment of $4,000 for back taxes. Since the intended victim was skeptical, the male caller stated that he would have the police call him back to verify this information. The 75 year old man received a sec-

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responded to the gas station just two blocks from Co-op City with a team of officers from the overnight shift to question the man, who also reportedly had cuts on his hand and slivers of glass on his clothes consistent with someone who had broken into a car. Bulat said when questioned, the man claimed to have found the device he was trying to sell. While the suspect was detained, the officers tried to locate the witness and at the same time called the 45th Precinct anti-crime unit who simultaneously happened to have a victim filing a complaint with the precinct about a GPS device being removed from his car. The 45th Precinct’s complainant was brought to the scene to identify the device as the one removed from his car and the original witness to the crime was found

ond call with his caller ID displaying the 109th Precinct’s telephone number and the male caller identified himself as the precinct’s Commanding Officer, Inspector Brian Maguire. The caller stated that if the money was not paid, a warrant would be issued for the arrest of the 75 year old victim. In addition to cautioning the public that the NYPD does not solicit money, and that utility companies and government agencies would not contact you demanding payment for outstanding bills using Money Grams or MoneyPak card, the NYPD is also warning residents not to call any of the phone numbers provided by the scammers since this is another layer to the scam. If you think a call is suspicious, call the number listed on your bill. The NYPD offers the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam: • Be suspicious of any caller who demands immediate payment for any reason. • Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot MoneyPak card has access to the funds on the card. • Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited, and • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know. and brought to the gas station to identify the suspect as the one he saw break into the vehicle earlier in the evening. The suspect was then placed under arrest and taken to the 45th Precinct for processing. It is believed that the apprehended suspect was also responsible for an additional three car break-ins in Co-op City that evening. Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo said, “The quick thinking and action taken by the off-duty officer is just a small example of the dedication and commitment that our officers have to the people of this community. I applaud their efforts in keeping the community safe and free of individuals that attempt to harm and/or take property from those who visit or reside here.”

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Riverbay Fund’s Spring celebration

A “spEGGtacular” Spring celebration, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, has been scheduled for Saturday, April 19, on the Section 1 Greenway, 12 – 4 p.m. This event is FREE and all are invited at attend. An Egg Hunt will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. There will also be sack races, a hula hoop contest, egg & spoon race and much, much more. In case of rain, the venue will be moved to the Dreiser Auditorium. For more information, please contact the Riverbay Community Relations Department at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3532.

Next CB#10 Meeting

On Thursday, April 17, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at Access Community Health Center, 1420 Ferris Place, Bronx, NY 10461. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

JASA to host Passover Luncheon

JASA Senior Services, in conjunction with the Co-op City Jewish Community Council, invites the senior community to a holiday celebration on Monday, April 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium B. The Celebration of Freedom will include traditional holidays readings, entertainment and Seder meal – appetizers, main course and dessert. Tickets are available at your local senior center, Monday-Friday, 10 .am. to 1 p.m. at a cost of $4 for guaranteed seating; and $7 at the door on the day of the event. For further information, please contact JASA Senior Services at (718) 320-2066.

Seminar for caregivers of the elderly

Riverbay Corporation will host Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment, Inc. presenting a Seminar for Family Caregivers of the Elderly, on Wednesday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium. If you’re a family caregiver and thought you could do this on your own or have asked yourself, “Where do I begin?” and “Am I making the right decisions?” this seminar is for you. There will be educational material, back massages, stress reduction, survival tips, relaxation exercises and much more. RSVP at (718) 379-3159.

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Annual Income Affidavits

The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co op City after March 31, 2014, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program). The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2014. Currently, surcharges based upon 2012 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2014. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 based upon data taken from your 2013 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2013 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2013 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2014. Please estimate your income and identify as "Estimated Income." File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form. In cases where there are two shareholders of an apartment and if one of the shareholders has permanently vacated the apartment, it is important that the remaining shareholder submit documentation to Riverbay Corporation as to where the vacating shareholder currently resides. Acceptable documentation could be (1) driver’s license with current address, (2) copy of the apartment lease, (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submitted with the Income Affidavit, the income affidavit

will be returned as incomplete and a 50% surcharge will be assessed each month until the documentation is submitted. The shareholder will be liable for all surcharges assessed, no credits will be issued for surcharges already assessed. Shareholders should take note that failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2014. In this case, you would be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge. Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully. As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come directly from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Monday, April 21st and Thursday, April 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 38. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed

Income Affidavit form at the sessions. Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification. Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2014. Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office. Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 12. 2. Congressman Eliot Engel’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 3. 3. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18. 4. Multi Service, 140 Carver Loop. Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment. Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2014 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320 3300, Ext. 3388.

Interim principal Keri L. Alfano was recently appointed principal at Truman High School located in Co-op City’s Education Park. “I am honored to permanently take on the role of principal at Truman High School,” Alfano said. “Truman has always been known as the ‘beat the odds’ school, and my goal is to lead my staff, this community and our current and future Truman students in continuing to push forward, and strive to achieve new goals.” Alfano has been a part of the Truman administration for 11 years, and has directed several departments during her tenure as assistant principal of special education and security. She also headed up the school yearbook,

and student life activities, which include senior trips and the prom. Ms. Alfano succeeds long-time Truman principal Sana Q. Nasser, who was at the helm of the school for 15 years before she retired last September. Nasser’s tenure as the school’s top administrator included significant improvements in the school’s quality review ratings, school report card scores and a dramatic reduction in school crime statistics. “Truman High School holds a very special place in my heart,” said Nasser. “I am thrilled to hand over the reigns of the only successful large high school in the Bronx to Ms. Keri

Alfano. I extend my congratulations to Ms. Alfano and to the Truman High School community on her appointment to the position of principal. Ms. Alfano is an experienced administrator who has been at Truman for many years. She is committed to her students’ success and I am certain she will continue to push her students’ performance to greater heights with her skillful and talented teaching staff by her side. Truman is in great hands.” Alfano says she hopes to continue building on the growth and success that Truman has earned in the past several years. She added that she is committed to attracting the best students to the school, and working closely with Truman’s neighbors in the surrounding Co-op City community.

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER

New principal at Truman High School

Election certification

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payment of their maintenance charges before compiling the final list of candidates. The official field of candidates will be announced at the Candidates’ Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 8 p.m., and published in the Saturday, April 19th issue of the Co-op City Times. As per the election rules, only candidates or their designee will be allowed access to the Candidates’ Meeting on Tuesday. “The Election Committee must be notified in writing prior to next Tuesday, April 15, if a candidate cannot attend the Candidates’ Meeting and would like to instead assign a designee or representative to attend,” said Board President Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2014 Election Committee. Correspondence to the 2014 Election Committee should be sent to Director Gordon’s attention c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Potential candidates who need clarification or explanation of any election rule, should also contact the Election Committee in writing, in care of the Riverbay Legal Department, and the committee will

respond expeditiously. Once the candidates are certified next Tuesday at 8 p.m., the election period officially begins the following day, and the candidates and their supporters may begin campaigning as per Election Rule #7 (a) in Section E (Use of Co-op City Facilities for Campaign Activities), 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 15. “All candidates and their supporters must keep in mind that there should be absolutely no campaigning until after they are officially certified on the evening of Tuesday, April 15, at 8 p.m.,” said Director Gordon. “The Election Committee once again emphasizes to each candidate and their supporters the importance of reading the 2014 Election Rules and adhering to them because the Election Committee is monitoring all election-related activities, and you can be disqualified if you don’t follow the rules.” In addition to its chair, the 2014 Election Committee is made up of its co-Chairs, Directors Othelia Jones and Khalil AbdulWahhab, and shareholders Shirley McCann, Rashmin Metha, Crystal Paris,

Precinct to check to see if they had all their permits. “I don’t like looking out the window of my home and seeing this guy selling his stuff and I think I speak for the majority of the cooperators,” Gordon said. Joe Boiko, Assistant General Manager of Riverbay and the Community Ombudsman, is leading a petition drive so Co-op City residents who want the vendors controlled can express their opinions to local political leaders. “The phone calls don’t stop on a daily basis,” Boiko said. “People are outraged by the smell and they say this is turning our community into the South Bronx. They feel this is an intrusion into our quiet little corner of the Bronx and they don’t want it.” Petitions are being circulated through the various Building Associations, Boiko said. They call for the removal of the food carts from Co-op City and also legislation that would allow local community boards to set the locations and times where the food carts could operate. According to rules published by the New York City Department of Health, there are only a few specific restrictions on the location of permitted food carts operated by licensed employees. The carts must be located on sidewalks that are at least 12 feet wide and they must be at least 10 feet from any crosswalk. They also must be at least 10 feet from any driveway; must touch the curb, and must be at least 20 feet from all building entrances. There are no time limits about how long a cart can stay in one legal location over a 24-hour period, according to the DOH. There are no regulations governing hours of operations except that the carts must return once every 24 hours for cleaning at a DOH-permitted commissary. Vernon Cooper, Riverbay General

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Manager, called together more than two dozen officials last Friday at a meeting in Co-op City to discuss the situation and take action to rein in the street vendors. “This has become a major problem over the past month as we have food vendors on our property in all three of our shopping centers,” Cooper said. “We think it’s an affront to the community for them to come here without approval of the Riverbay Corp. considering this is private property and, secondly, it is an affront to our merchants who are trying to sell food in stores they pay rent for, along with taxes and utilities, and who maintain the area. It’s not fair to the merchants,” Cooper said. At the meeting held in Co-op City last Friday, department officials from the 45th Precinct and the city departments of Health and Buildings agreed to continue to strictly enforce all laws that the food vendors must obey. “We are working closely with the city agencies to make sure that the vendors are following the rules and regulations and make sure there is enforcement,” Cooper said. Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo also spoke about the situation and the many problems it is creating for residents. “I grew up here, I raised my family here and we’ve never seen this situation,” Chief Apollo said. “I understand that the food cart vendors have their licenses and their rights, but there is the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. I don’t feel like the vendors are willing to work with us. “They throw it in our face and tell us they will bring in more carts after they already know we don’t want them where they are now. I have cooperators calling and saying the smell is coming into their homes. It’s unacceptable,” said Apollo.

Saul Weber, Shirley Mack, Diane Rodriguez and James Robinson. At next Tuesday’s Candidates’ Meeting, after the official candidates are announced, each candidate or their designee will enter a random drawing to determine the order of their placement on the ballot. The name of each candidate will automatically be rotated on the ballot, as well as in the three election supplements in the Co-op City Times. At the same meeting, the candidates will be given their election packages from the Co-op City Times explaining the process and outlining the deadlines by which candidates’statements and ads must be submitted for the three consecutive election issues of the paper which will begin on Saturday, April 26. In each election issue, Saturday, April 26; Saturday, May 3 and Saturday, May 10, each candidate will be given space in the Co-op City Times to place a candidate’s statement outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community, as well as a free ¼ page ad. The deadlines for these submissions are strictly enforced and candidates are advised to read their election packages very carefully so as not to miss deadlines. All candidates’ statements and ads submitted for publication must first be reviewed by the 2014 Election Committee and their attorneys to ensure they are free of personal attacks, material misstatements of facts and libelous statements.

The 2014 Election Committee continues to impress upon all Co-op City shareholders the importance of participating in the Board election on Wednesday, May 21st. “It is our hope that everyone will make a significant effort to come down to their lobbies on Wednesday, May 21 and vote for the five candidates of their choice,” said Director Gordon. “If we fail to make a quorum, this will unnecessarily prolong the election and result in an added financial burden on the Riverbay Corporation, which in the end, will affect each and every one of us in the community.” This year, 5,033 votes are needed for a quorum. Shareholders are also urged to attend at least one of the three official Candidates’ Forums that have been scheduled by Riverbay. The first forum will take place on Monday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The second forum will be held on Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, and the final forum will take place on Monday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. Last year, the 2013 Election Committee certified that a total of 5,572 ballots were cast in the 2013 Riverbay Board Election, 273 votes more than in the previous year’s Board election. Of the 5,572 votes cast last year, 5,473 were machine votes, 49 were stand-by ballots, and 50 were absentee ballots. There were no challenge ballots in the 2013 Board election.

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Postal Service Issues

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For several weeks now, we have been Additional Storage Management Corner attempting to have the U.S. Postal Space Service make repairs to their mailbox We are aware that there locks in Building 25 and Building 28C. is need for more storage The locks, which were broken, are locks space in the buildings and which are owned by the Postal Service. It that there is a long waiting is their responsibility to provide and maintain these list for cooperators who want such rooms. We are locks which includes making needed repairs. These glad to be able to report that we are in the process of are the locks which the postman uses, opening up a building additional store rooms in the basements or full shelf for the delivery of mail. As always, rear lobbies in six (6) buildings. The buildings are 2, Riverbay has and is willing to assist the Postal 3, 15, 20, 22, and 28. These rooms are similar to the Service in making their repairs. Riverbay is only Bar-Gold rooms we presently have in the majority of responsible for repairing or replacement of the locks building basements. on the individual mailboxes used by cooperators. This week, our contractor put together the first of Given the sensitive nature of this matter and the over 160 new rooms. We will review this room this inability of the local Post Office officials to resolve week and will then advise the contractor to proceed this matter, we had reached out to Congressman Eliot upon our architect’s approval as is or with any modEngel who deals with such federal issues, seeking his help and assistance in resolving this matter. Congressman Engel has been very supportive and has been working with us and the U.S. Postal Service to have this matter resolved. Congressman Engel and his staff immediately contacted Postal managers within the Bronx and Manhattan, in conjunction with Management, to have conference calls with postal service representatives in order to get action. We were happy to learn that earlier this week repairs were made to the lock in Building 25 only to find that it was vandalized two days later. Once again, we sought the assistance of the Congressman who again had a conference call with us and the Postal Service and arranged for the repair of the lock yesterday with the assistance of the Riverbay lock shop. We are asking all residents to report immediately anyone you may see tampering with or vandalizing a mailbox lock, as it is a federal offense. Anyone caught will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you have any information as to who may be doing this, please contact the U.S. Postal Service, Public Safety and 9-1-1. Callers can be anonymous. We have been advised that repairs to the lock in Building 28C will be completed this coming Monday, April 14th. We certainly hope so. We will also follow up on the lock being repaired as promised in Building 28. G.F.I. Outlet Installations The installation of the G.F.I. outlets in the bathrooms and kitchens, the installation of smoke detectors in every bedroom, the inspections for mold and the painting of the apartment entrance door program, is going extremely well. In fact, there are only two triple core buildings left to be done – Buildings 28 and 29. Our work crews have become so proficient at this program that they are going through a building at the rate of approximately 8 to 10 days, doing approximately 5 floors per day. They will start Building 28 on Monday, April 14th and should be able to start the last building, Building 29, the week of April 28th, if not sooner. We have reported previously, given the fact that we will have access to every apartment in these two buildings in order to conduct this work, we will take this opportunity to also pour water down the drains of each cooperators’ convectors, so as to prevent clogging, which is a major cause of convector leaks. When our workers pour the water in the drain, if they detect a leak, this information will be given to the Maintenance Department so that they can arrange to come to the apartment to either clear the line or replace the condensate line, if necessary, in order to correct the condition. This will dramatically reduce the number of leaks, which, in turn, will reduce how many square feet of flooring is replaced every a/c season, the need to bring in outside asbestos abatement people and air monitors, the need to plaster and paint walls, thereby cutting the overall costs associated with convector leaks and last, but not least, reducing the inconvenience to cooperators.

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ification. Once the building of these rooms start, all will be completed within one month’s time. We therefore hope to have the rooms completed by midMay. Those on our waiting lists will be contacted when the rooms are completed. Conditions Around Community To Be Addressed Coming off of our meeting with Ms. Effie Ardizzone of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and in preparation for our meeting with Commissioner Connie Moran of the Department of Transportation, we also contacted the city’s 3-1-1 operators in order to get service requests or complaint numbers. We do this as a routine matter before our meetings and in fact some of the agencies request (Continued on page 16)

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First Readings

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Board of Directors meeting, April 10, 2014 Resolution #14-20 - Multi-Family Conservation Program Resolution #14-22 - #2903, Replacement and Repair of Sidewalks at various locations Resolution #14-23 - Patriot Hardwood Floor and Supply Inc.

Derek Alger

Director of Communications

Second Reading - Resolution #13-107 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Graham SECONDED BY: Khalil AbdulWahhab & Rev. Owens

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 9th, 2014

WHEREAS, this is a contract request with Siemens for the installation of a SiPass Access Control System for the lobby doors and the purchase of Access Control System Enhancements for the eight (8) parking garages; and WHEREAS, the attached proposal from Siemens lists the items needed for the installation of the SiPass Access Control System for the lobby access

doors for the total cost of $1,116,309.00; and WHEREAS, the attached proposal from Siemens also lists the Access Control System Enhancements for the parking garages and a 1 Year inWarranty Service Maintenance Contract for the Access System for the total cost of $611,232.00; and WHEREAS, an extended warranty will also be purchased for the Access Control System Enhancements that will cover years two through five for the cost of $8,400.00; year one will be covered by the manufactures warranty; and WHEREAS, the project manager and Robert J. Stahl, Architect, recom-

Second Reading - Resolution #13-108 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Leah Graham

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 9th, 2014

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out forty-one (41) requests for proposals for Bid #2866, Co-op City Lobby Modernization Program; and WHEREAS, we received four (4)

proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager and Robert J Stahl Architect, PC recommends Atlas Restoration Corp. as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached). NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2866 with Atlas Restoration Corp. for a total cost of $2,039,059.00

Window Guard Forms delivery schedule Bldgs. 13, 14, 28 and 29

Window Guard forms will be delivered from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18 to residents in Buildings 9-12, and the Cooper Place Townhouses who did not return their forms or those who did not fill them out completely. Employees will wear Riverbay IDs. Please fill form out completely, sign it and return it using the envelope provided. Thank you. —Riverbay Window Guard Office

mend that the Board approves the contract request with Siemens (Recommendation attached). NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2892 with Siemens for the total contract amount of $1,735,941.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. TABLED

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. TABLED (See page 9 for more Resolutions)

Heat & Hot water shutdown Adler East Townhouses # 1-18 and Asch Loop Townhouses

On Thursday, April 17th, there will be NO HEAT and NO WATER available in Adler East townhouse (apartment numbers for 1 to 18) and to the Adler Place Townhouses between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. so that the contractor can install temperature sensors on valves that are being installed. Notices regarding this work will be posted in your area in the near future.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 11

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

Building 11

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

100, 120 & 140 Carver Loop

July 31, 2014

July 31, 2017

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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

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CCPD offers tips to prevent Identity Theft during tax season

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers useful precautions residents should take to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Unscrupulous criminals have even found a way to use American’s eagerness to receive their tax refund as a means to attempt identity theft. The following information will help to avoid becoming the victim of identity theft in all situations. With many American households anxiously awaiting a federal and state tax refund, criminals have attempted to gain access to people’s bank accounts. Emails and phone calls have been received requesting bank account information. The caller promises that payment will be deposited right into your bank account. We are receiving reports this year that scammers have found a way to have fraudulent information appear on the caller identification on your telephone. This is a new technique, but it is the same old scam with a new face. The scam artist will not deposit money into your account, but rather will make a hefty withdrawal. No United States government agency will call you and request your bank account number. The Internal Revenue states that they make initial contact by mail in all cases. It is very important for everyone to remember to never give out bank account numbers, Personal Identification Numbers (P.I.N. numbers), Social Security numbers or other confidential numbers which can provide access to financial records unless you initiate the contact. Legitimate bank employees should never call up customers requesting this information. Bank employees should be aware that customers know not to give out this type of information by telephone. Take down the employee’s name and phone number, make certain it matches the number you have on record for the financial institution. Only once you are sure that you are actually speaking with an employee from your bank should you even speak about your finances. Always shred financial documents with personal information and account numbers before you discard them. Switch your accounts to electronic delivery to minimize paper clutter and lost statements. Never click on unsolicited e-mails, instead type a web address into your browser. Scam e-mails are often made to look like real bank e-mails. Misspelling and grammatical errors are often indicators that the e-mail is a fraud. Contact www.OnGuardOnline.gov if you suspect e-mail fraud. Be wary if you receive a check from a financial institution that you are not expecting. Reports have been received of persons receiving an unsolicited check in an express mail envelope. If this check is deposited into your account, the funds will not be available and you will be responsible for money. Never wire money with the anticipation of receiving more money in the future. This scam pops up in a variety of different ways, apartment rentals on Craigslist, merchandise being sold on e-Bay, winning a sweepstakes, long lost relative in another country, job as a Mystery Shopper, etc. When in doubt, contact the police. (Continued on page 17)

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2916, Environmental Health and Safety Consultant: The consultant is to provide all manpower, equipment, materials and services required to competently, completely and promptly serve as a technical advisor to Riverbay management. Pre-Bid Meeting: April 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: April 29, 2014, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2910, Printing of the Co-op City Times: Printing of the Co-op City Times newspaper for a two year period. Bids Due: April 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 15026711: Dictaphone Equipment Bids Due: April 14, 2014 at 2 p.m.

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

Open to all applicants. Originally posted: January 16, 2014. Job Reference #14-03

Janitorial Part-Time Porters Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Residential Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to Community Centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment) Days and hours will vary. _______________________________________________________________________ Open to all candidates until April 25, 2014. Originally posted: April 9, 2014. Reference #14-17

Request for transfer/promotion must be received by Employee Services by April 25, 2014. Employees who are promoted will receive salary commensurate with experience and as budgeted for the position.

Parking Facilities Assistant Director We are seeking an Asst. Director for our Parking Facilities Department who will be responsible for the implementation and administration of Riverbay's policies and programs as it relates to the department. Under the direction of the Parking Facilities Director, primary duties will include daily overseeing of department operations, as well as supervision of administrative and operations staff (including scheduling, payroll, and performance management). Candidate will monitor department budget and perform auditing of day-to-day collection activities to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness. Selected applicant will need to understand and ensure compliance with various governmental agencies. In this role, candidate will perform site inspections and be responsible for department fleet safety. Candidate will ensure that department has necessary supplies to accomplish daily operations, including projections of seasonal needs. Attendance at corporate meetings is mandatory. Candidate will perform other assignments as necessary. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Candidate with a college degree preferred and should have at least five (5) years garage parking supervisory/managerial experience, preferably at multiple NYC locations with a minimum total of 1000 spaces cumulative. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook) is required. Candidate must have knowledge of administrative procedures, and strong recordkeeping skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environment. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) in good standing required – no exceptions. Days of operation: Monday to Friday with flex hours to cover meetings and/or operational needs. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, including aptitude testing, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, drug testing, criminal background check, verification of previous employment.) _______________________________________________________________________

Maintenance PT Emergency Desk Dispatcher Candidates for this per diem position will be assigned to work at the corporation’s Maintenance Emergency desk to provide coverage on an as needed basis (scheduled and unscheduled). Selected candidates will be responsible for assisting the Maintenance Department with receiving/dispatching high volume emergency service calls; record accurate information; input of work orders into Yardi system; and operation of two-way radio to communicate with maintenance field workers, supervisors and vendors. Additional duties may include filing, taking messages, flyer printing and distribution, as well as additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must be computer literate and be able to type thirty-five (35) wpm. Applicant must have the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments. Selected candidate must successfully complete aptitude testing (including timed typing), interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). Days and hours will vary.

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

Staying focused on what really matters

Well, fellow cooperators, it looks like the time of year of distraction and distortion has arrived, however, that doesn’t mean the world should stop. I also say, don’t accept everything you hear or read, because, in actuality, much of it really comes from fantasy land. All year, I’ve been hoping we could have a Riverbay Board of Directors that could put differences aside and work for the good of Co-op City, but unfortunately, some personalities seem stuck on controlling others and always wanting things their own way, with no possibility of compromise. Now, as I think most know, I don’t owe anything to anybody, and I always vote on resolutions according to what I believe and feel is in the best interests of Co-op City. I have been disappointed this year in our elected officials, if you can call them that, for not bothering to truly fight to solve important issues in our community. I actually am surprised whenever one of them comes into Co-op City because it almost seems as if they have no idea where it is, however, maybe they still have one of their staff members read a map, while another drives. I’m particularly disappointed that nothing has come about to eliminate the $4M per year we pay for unnecessary asbestos abatement which poses no health hazard to any employees or cooperators. We have the benefit of former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman conducting an extensive report where 70,000 air samples were taken during work on floor tiles here and not one, I repeat, not one sample came out posi-

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Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

tive. Once again, I must say, Why us? And why has the Board not come together on this issue, especially after Mr. Kaufman paved the way with his report. I’m not seeking the limelight, and I don’t think anyone else should either, however, I do believe we should stand up and shout out and ask Mayor de Blasio why we are still being selectively punished, being forced to do unnecessary, expensive work when other housing in the city is not required to do such work. The Mayor likes to talk about, and use the rhetoric about a tale of two cities, but as I’ve said before, Coop City appears to be the third city, and the forgotten city at that. It’s strange how some are always complaining about money being wasted at Riverbay, and yet, never seem to mention that we could save $4M per year if we didn’t have to pay for the asbestos abatement work that DEP, for whatever reason, has decreed we do. Remember, $4M per year translates into the equivalent of a 4% carrying charge. And what’s probably more disturbing is that we have spent over $20M and growing since this onerous, authoritarian requirement was demanded of us. We have certainly paid our dues and helped the city out, and we should not stand for how they ignore and disrespect us as a community. We pay our fair share

of taxes to the city, however, we don’t receive the police coverage from the 45th Precinct that we deserve, and we have to have our own garbage hauled away to the Peartree Facility. It’s hard to imagine the city getting away with this when dealing with many other communities in this city. I’m just happy we have our own Public Safety force, and for the most part, they do a good job, but, of course, they can’t be everywhere all the time. The warmer weather is upon us and more people will be outside. I only hope our youth, especially with parental involvement, have learned not to loiter or congregate in the comm-unity centers. And while movies and such may glamorize smoking and drinking, and even taking drugs, the exact opposite is true. What you do today will influence tomorrow. Education is a priority and I sincerely hope most of our kids recognize that important fact. I’ve heard a lot being said about the recent cable bulk agreement proposed by Cablevision and I think it’s important for cooperators to understand that the exclusive marketing agreement that Riverbay has with Cablevision does not preclude or prevent any other cable service provider from coming in here as some would have you believe. Verizon has a Bronx franchise which allows them to go anywhere in the Bronx. Riverbay’s agreement with Cablevision only prevents Riverbay from helping another company to promote its services on the property, but they are more than welcome to do their own promotions and advertising to residents here.

The exclusive marketing agreement between Riverbay and Cablevision does not prevent Verizon from wiring our buildings, and each individual apartment on each floor. Verizon, and any other cable provider, for that matter, can access any and all of these buildings if they wish to and it’s up to you, the cooperators, if you wish to subscribe to their services. But in order to do that, Verizon would have to make a determination through their own marketing plan whether it would be profitable for them to do so or not. The choice is their’s, not Riverbay’s. It is also up to you, the individual cooperator, to decide which plan you’d like to subscribe to, but Verizon would have to do their due diligence and make a commitment to provide services here because no one is preventing them from doing that. It’s up to Verizon. The next Ghanaian Association meeting will be Saturday, April 19, room TBA. The Black Forum of Co-op City will be offering an array of fruits and vegetables, healthy-menu-planning event on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15 & 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Room 20, Dreiser. Come early and leave with a planned nutritious meal. In closing, election will be held in a couple of weeks and I encourage you to look carefully at all of the candidates and make sure you vote. Let’s talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or send me an email at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

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Second Reading - Resolution #14-14 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul- Wahhab BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: April 9, 2014

WHEREAS, this is a contract request for the purchase of five (5) transformers from Quality Switchgear; and WHEREAS, the transformers currently in place are rated for only 30 years before the rate of failure begins to escalate and Co-op City is entering its 47th year of the original transformers that were installed; and WHEREAS, the electrical distribution network at Co-op City is quickly losing its ability to be N-1 secured which is an electrical distribution standard that all systems must adhere to; and

WHEREAS, the estimated cost of a new transformer is $62,908.00 which includes material, labor, shipping & handling and tax; and WHEREAS, Riverbay has had a very good working relationship with Quality Switchgear as they have done our transformer rewinds in the past and they are also willing to hold the price of the transformer provided we guarantee that we will buy a certain amount within a given year (any amount over 3); and WHEREAS, the project manager recommends that the Board approves a contract with Quality Switchgear as outlined in the attached report entitled: Overview of Electrical System at Co-op City. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2913 with Quality Switchgear for the not to

First Reading - Resolution #14-16 SUBMITTED BY: Eleanor Bailey SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: April 9th, 2014

WHEREAS, United States Postal Service requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 127-129 Einstein Loop (1,585 sq, ft.),

Bronx, New York, to be used as a post office; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with a 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 127-129 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and, Tenant, contain-

Second Reading - Resolution #14-17 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: April 9, 2014

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Contracts Department sent out 16 bid proposals for the purchase of kitchen cabinets under Contract P518; and WHEREAS, Contracts received six (6) proposals for the cabinets; and WHEREAS, the proposals were sent to Management

and to Riverbay’s architect for review; and WHEREAS, Management and the architect are in agreement that the award of a contract should be given to Instock Cabinets, Inc. as they are the best qualified bidder for one year, since they met the specifications and their pricing is acceptable; and NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Riverbay enter into Contract #P518 with Instock Cabinets, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $260,000 + tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board

Second Reading - Resolution #14-18 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETING DATED: April 9, 2014

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Contracts Department sent out 16 proposals for Bid P580, Locks & Related Hardware and received two bids; and WHEREAS, Contracts sent the two proposals to Management for review; and WHEREAS, it was decided by Management to give each vendor a one year contract not to exceed $90,000 each for the one year of the contract duration. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Riverbay enter into Contracts #P580A with Independent Hardware, Inc. and #P580B with Webster Lock Company for the not to exceed amount of $180,000 (each contract will be a not to exceed cost of $90,000) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 9544 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul- Wahhab NO: Daryl Johnson ABSENT: Helen Atkins, Tony Illis, Rev. Calvin Owens PASSED

exceed cost of $350,000.00 for the purchase of five (5) transformers be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #9544 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab NO: Daryl Johnson ABSENT: Helen Atkins, Tony Illis, Rev. Calvin Owens PASSED

ing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. TABLED 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. YES: Bill Gordon, Othelia Jones, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab NO: Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie ABSTAIN: Eleanor Bailey, Francine Reva Jones ABSENT: Helen Atkins, Tony Illis, Rev. Calvin Owens DEFEATED (See page 14 for more Resolutions)

Co-op City Times / April 12, 2014

It’s almost time to stand up

Did you see last week's article on page 1 of the Co-op City Times about the meeting Director’s on Legionnaires' Disease? Did you see the photograph of the doctor from the NYC Department of Health? What Really Happened at that Meeting? On Thursday, April 3rd, the NYC Health Department had a presentation in Section 5 on the subject of Legionnaires' Disease. The presentation was delivered by Dr. Sharon Balter. Thereafter, during a question and answer session at this meeting, I stood up and asked her a few questions. Did you ever review a report from a chemist here? "No. I never received a report from a chemist here. No, I never reviewed a report from a chemist here," she said. Did you ever test the water here? "No. I never tested the water here," she continued. Did you investigate the buildings or anything here? "No, I never investigated any buildings here," she said. How do you know that the water is safe here? Incredibly, Dr. Balter said, "I believe that the water is safe here.” So, what have you done here? "I looked at the cases of two people here that had Legionnaires' Disease," she continued. That is all that she and the NYC Department of Health have done for this community, in reference to this matter. Now, please type in the following words: 'Town Hall On Legionnaires’ Disease In Co-op City.' Thereafter, you will see her presentation. But amazingly, you will see that this interesting question and answer session is not on this video. So, my questions are: Why wasn't an investigation conducted by the NYC Department of Health? Why didn't they review anything here? Why didn't they test the water system here? Moreover, why did Dr. Balter come to Co-op City? And, why wasn't the question and answer session included on this video? In my opinion, this entire story on Legionnaires' Disease was not meant to be disseminated to anyone. And, the visit by the Health Department was not in the best interest of this community. Let's Get New Management Our management agents should have alerted the Board and the community about any concerns about Legionnaires' Disease. But, they made a choice and kept things silent. However, in my opinion, that is not the way that agents are supposed to conduct business with the people that employ them. Nevertheless, I think that Management feels that they can do whatever they want because they know that 9 of our 15 Directors will back everything that they do. That is disgraceful! But, looking back, there have been many questionable things that I've reported on in reference to this management company. For instance, how was it that a contractor, IJZ Associates, was allowed to place a bid for $93,910 to demolish a boiler and then was allowed to more than double his bid to $187,835? Simple. Several Board members simply rubber-stamped the resolution. What about the new intercom system? How can anyone tell me that it makes sense to have an intercom system working on just one phone inside of an apartment? Even if someone likes the idea of using their phone for everything, I think that they will have a big problem if another person lives with them. Think: what are you going to do once that intercom system is connected to your partner's cell phone and they cannot answer the phone? I can go on and on about our finances, and everything. But, as you can see, it is time that we get rid of this management company. Looking Out for Our Community Please look at the carrying charge increases, our insane $205 million budget, our questionable contracts, the new intercom system, and many other things. Now, should I have voted to support Management on every one of these items? No! In my opinion, every one of these items has not been used in a beneficial way to help this community. Plus, I believe that we are in debt for over $600 million because several Directors are voting in an incredibly foolish manner. So, there is no way that I am going to vote for everything that Management wants. Plus, there is no way that we're going to have Management and their supporters tell us that we can't get

Verizon to our table. In fact, I want to assure you that I will bring this issue up again after this election. Use Caution Before Opening Your Door There was a really bad case in the paper about an alleged rape that occurred in the Bronx recently. A man allegedly knocked on a door and said that he had to inspect the apartment for a gas leak. As soon as the lady opened the door, the man allegedly pulled out a gun and raped her. Now, this case is beyond horrible on many levels. So, I want everyone here to please exercise caution before making a choice to open up your door. Ask yourself: Do they have identification? Can I verify their identification? If something seems suspicious, then please call our Public Safety force at 718-671-3050 immediately.

Daryl Johnson Viewpoint

Viewpoints During the Election According to the election rules, Directors that are running for the Board cannot write viewpoints during the election. So, the next time that you will see a viewpoint from me will be after the election. Close The election will be on Wednesday, May 21st. So, I would like for our building associations to please help our cooperators to vote properly. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / April 12, 2014

AC Preventive Leak Initiative

Throughout the history of Co-op City, the most problematic and expensive maintenance issue we’ve encountered has been the damage caused by convector leaks during the air conditioning season. Year after year, Riverbay expends millions of dollars in corrective and repair costs to address the flooding damage that resulted from blockages and back-ups in convector drain lines. Even though the vast majority of Co-op City convectors have not leaked, one leaking convector can cause damage to the affected apartment, the adjacent apartments and apartments below.

In an effort to minimize the conditions that cause the back ups, we are asking residents to join us in a 3 phase leak prevention initiative. Phase 1 — Regular Convector Cleaning Beginning in the month of March, cooperators should clean their apartment convectors on a bi-weekly basis. Recommended Convector Cleaning Procedures and a YouTube video link are printed below. Phase 2 — Repeated Leak Convector Inspections Maintenance wants to perform a forensic inspection of any convector

that has had multiple leaks or floods during the past two years. This is to determine if there are any remaining conditions which put that convector at risk of flooding again. If any of your convectors fall under this category, please call your Maintenance Office to set up an appointment. (Riverbay may also reach out to apartments with problematic convectors to request an inspection appointment.) Phase 3 — Drain Line Re-pitch If the Phase 2 forensic inspection described above is performed, Maintenance may determine that a convector that has leaked repeatedly requires a re-

pitching of its drain line. To do this, the wall will have to be broken and the drain line replaced. Following the repitching, cooperators should contact Restorations to schedule the plaster and painting of the broken wall. (Re-pitching, plastering and painting activities will require 2 or 3 days of access to your apartment.) Please note that the majority of apartments will not require the activities indicated in Phases 2 & 3. However, we cannot emphasize enough the need for every apartment to perform the Phase 1 convector cleaning activities described below.

As the spring season arrives, we want to take a moment to remind cooperators to maintain their apartment convectors and to clean them regularly. During the months when air conditioning is provided, it is beneficial to regularly check and clean your convectors even if you don’t use them. Clogs occur as dust and debris accumulate in the convector drain lines, and can cause back-ups and flooding which can damage floors and apartments adjacent and below. If cooperators follow the procedures recommended below, the potential for clogging will be greatly reduced and the efficient functioning of convector units will be facilitated. We suggest the procedures be performed bi-weekly for maximum effect. A Co-op City convector cleaning video can also be found on YouTube: (www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXghE

z02WA). Cleaning Procedures: 1. Turn off the convector before cleaning by moving the power switch to the middle position. 2. Remove the cover by lifting from the bottom and swinging out and up. 3. Remove any debris (coins, leaves, plant soil, loose scale, etc.) from the upper drip tray (long pan) and lower drip tray (drain pan). 4. Slowly pour one quart of hot water into the upper drip tray and check that it flows into the lower drip tray and down the drain. Do not continue to pour water if it doesn’t flow freely down the drain. If the water flows down freely, pour another 3 quarts of hot water into the upper drip tray to ensure a thorough cleaning. If the water does not flow from the upper

tray into the drain pan, it is likely that the spout is clogged. You can probably use a ballpoint pen to remove the debris from inside the spout and clear the clog. If the water does not go down the drain of the lower drip tray, or becomes clogged, contact the Maintenance Office immediately at the number listed below. 5. Remove the filter located at the bottom of the convector unit to ensure it is clean: Clean filters allow for air to flow freely which is essential for the efficient operation of the convector. During the winter, filters may be vacuumed or washed. During the summer. they must be vacuumed only. (In the summer, a wet filter can cause dirt to coagulate and hamper air flow). 6. Replace the cover by placing it flat against the convector front, lift the cover top

approximately 1 inch above the convector top and slide it down into position. Make sure the hooks at the bottom of the cover slide securely onto the rail at the bottom of the convector. • Bldgs. 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Pl. Townhouses Maintenance Service, Dreiser Center, Rm. 6; (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts • Bldgs. 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Broun Place Townhouses Maintenance Service, Bartow Center, Rm. B; (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts • Bldgs. 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses Maintenance Service, Einstein Center, Rm. 37 ; (718) 320- 3300, and follow the prompts

Recommended Convector Cleaning Procedures

This is our land – Part 9 Co-op City Times / April 12, 2014

Please note our Management Company has created a need for yet another “unbudgeted” Consultant known as an Environmental Health and Safety Consultant. Most recently, they were able to get approval for paid Lobbyists for $7,500 monthly. It is not known at what point the message will be sent that we are not a “piggy bank.” In my opinion it will be difficult to keep “Maintenance Fees” in check if we continue to hire “Consultants” to assist our paid Management Company to do their job. WALKING FOR AUTISM This Director, accompanied by 5 other Co-op City residents joined the walk for Autism on Saturday, April 5. Reportedly, today Autism affects 1 in 88 child and 1 in 54 boys in particular. It is documented that boys are nearly 5 times more likely than girls to have autism. Presently no medical test can diagnose autism. It is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the United States. It was a wonderful experience supporting and walking

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with children, parents, and professionals to raise funds and awareness of this disability. We are very fortunate to live in a city that is rich with resources to assist parents and their children. Cooperators who were walking have been personally impacted by Autism. SUICIDE This Director has recently received a certificate in a program called “SafeTALK. We have had incidents of suicide in our community. Suicide is a significant problem in every family and the 3rd leading cause of death among college students. It is reported that in the United States every 15 minutes a suicide occurs. SafeTALK is a program that prepares helpers to identify persons

with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Anyone interested in this type of training should contact me for referral information. OTHER Visit Building 15A to see what the new lobby doors looks like. The majority Board members have approved creation of a youth center in the lower level of the Bartow Community Center. However, no money or consultants have been made available to make anything happen for youth and young adults in OUR community. Directors are receiving calls about arrest of girls as well as boys! The rate is increasing. When the weather gets warmer outlets are limited. Hopefully the basketball, baseball and tennis courts will be up to par. HUD will be conducting an evaluation of how we are spending and making promised upgrades. PRAYER ACCEPTED Thanks to one of our spiritual leaders

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who always prays for the Board and Management. Thank you as Prayer is needed when a Director alleges that cooperators are “exposed to more and more sensationalism or ridiculous ranting by those whom I suspect, know not what they are doing.” Also, that a few viewpoints are attempting to transform him into “la la land, where time doesn’t exist.” Pray for the Director who feels that some of his fellow members are irresponsible. I ask that cooperators don’t succumb to cynicism and desperation as election time is coming up. Those Directors who care enough about sharing information do so on a regular basis and have the courtesy to share a phone number and email address for your convenience. Some Directors take cooperators for granted and in my opinion assume they are too powerful to fail and refuse to provide committee reports and transparency. You may contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner-917-324-1033 or evelyntinez @aol.com.

Every cooperator has the right to enjoy the sanctity of their apartment. We ask all cooperators to be kind and keep noise down during the late evening hours. Those who do not are subject to a community complaint and possible fine. Please be courteous to your fellow cooperators. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Looking ahead to an optimistic future

I don’t really understand it, but it seems some Directors see a completely different place when they look at Co-op City than I do. Fortunately, a majority of my colleagues on the Board see a diverse, friendly, safe, and affordable place to live. That’s why I’ve lived here since 1979, and first became involved, eventually running for the Board of Directors, with the honor and privilege of serving as President for five years from 1988 to 1993. That was a period when we stood together, organized, and negotiated workout agreements with the state which allowed us savings in making required construction repairs and also prevented astronomical carrying charges increases. We have been through a lot of turbulent times in Co-op City, but we remain a great community and one that I love, one in which my wife and I raised four children. And yet, to listen to some Directors, nothing is right, everything is wrong, and

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Al Shapiro

Director’s Viewpoint

it seems as if their sole purpose of being on the Board is to criticize and make ridiculous accusations that have no semblance to truth, and worse, have nothing to back up or substantiate such outrageous claims. If things are so bad, I wonder why these Directors live here. Someone must be doing something right if we in Co-op City still remain the better housing buy in the New York City metropolitan area. And, we are not getting a carrying charge increase this year, which I believe is due to our sound financial management. I don’t know of any other community that can say that. Can you? Most people get

Second Reading - Resolution #14-19 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Khalil AbdulWahhab

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – DATED: April 9, 2014

WHEREAS, On Saturday evening just before midnight on December 21, 2013 the Power Plant received a call for loss of electrical power in Garage 5. The plant watch engineer called in electricians to check out the problem; and WHEREAS, Since the problem was severe the main breaker needed o be replaced; and WHEREAS, replacing the main breaker did not completely fix the problem so Electrical Contracting Solutions was called in to replace the cable from Building 20 to

Garage 5 and any other work that needed to be done to get the garage up and running at 100% capacity; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department did a purchase order for this work under order PO#17023157 in the amount of $195,302.80; and WHEREAS, the amount exceeds the limits and must have full board approval. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the Board of Directors approve Purchase Order #17023157 for Electrical Contracting Solutions in the amount of $195,302.80 + tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 8516 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute

Second Reading - Resolution #14-21 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Eleanor Bailey

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: April 9, 2014

WHEREAS, on March 1, 2010, Dr. Chandravaden Shah and Dr Padmakant Shah had requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 140 Bellamy Loop (1,215 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for practice of internal medicine; and WHEREAS, Dr. Chandravaden Shah and Dr. Padmakant Shah has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to ATR Real Estate Inc.; and WHEREAS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Consent to

Assignment agreement for the premises at 140 Bellamy Loop Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and ATR Real Estate Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the Consent to Assignment agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Othelia Jones, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab NO: Daryl Johnson ABSTAIN: Francine Reva Jones ABSENT FOR VOTE: Andrea Leslie ABSENT: Helen Atkins, Tony Illis, Rev. Calvin Owens PASSED

annual rent increases, many as much as 5% every year. Right now, Co-op City is moving forward, and has been making important strides and accomplishments ever since five of our eight garages were ordered closed by the city because they were in danger of collapsing. I guess many forget the days when we were forced to have cars parked here and there, diagonally, and on the greenway which was blacktopped. Hard times apparently are easy to forget, or perhaps some moved in after the dire emergency with our garages. Remember, Co-op City is over 40 years old, and in that time, there has been a lot of wear and tear to the community’s infrastructure, much of which still needs repair. The window replacement program in which every apartment in Co-op City received new windows after four decades in itself was a major accomplishment. And now, we have

obtained an historic refinancing with Wells Fargo Bank, guaranteed by HUD, which will save us millions of dollars in interest payments over the next 35 years, plus, we will remain in the Mitchell-Lama Housing program. It’s sad when people go out of their way to nit pick and view everything with close minded suspicion. There’s a big difference between Directors who are responsible and open minded and want what’s best for Co-op City, rather than promoting their own parochial self-interest, whether intentional or not. Things can always be better, we all know that, but as far as Co-op City goes, I think things are pretty good. It’s too bad when some are absolutely incapable of seeing what they have, how lucky we are, and only see the world through negative eyes. I’m so grateful there are so many in our community who see Co-op City with bright eyes looking ahead to an optimist future.

the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-

Wahhab NO: Bernard Cylich, Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie ABSENT: Helen Atkins, Tony Illis, Rev. Calvin Owens PASSED

Newsong Church

Newsong Church is a new church here in Co-op City, and we’re excited to be part of the community! We meet Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Our church exists to not only serve Co-op City, but to serve it with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ! We intend to fulfill our mission by doing these three things… Loving God Our Sunday worship experience has something for everyone. In Auditorium B, teens and adults of all ages will learn about God’s amazing love through relevant music, and practical teaching. We’re currently in a teaching series called “Red Letter Day.” For children from nursery to 6th grade, we have kidsong! At kidsong, we have a well staffed team that is dedicated to teaching God’s word to your children through music, games, and crafts. Your child will have lots of fun while they learn about Jesus. Kidsong is located just down the hall from Auditorium B, and their current series is called “Fear Busters.” No matter what age you are, we believe that God loves you, is always with you, and has a plan for your life! Loving Others At Newsong Church, we believe that we’re “better together.” We meet regularly in “LifeGroups” at different times and locations throughout our city. In a Newsong LifeGroup, you will not only grow in your relationship with God, but you’ll make lasting friendships with other people, as we “do life together.” We have LifeGroups for both children & adults. Stop by our Connection Tent before or after our worship experience for more information! Serving the World At Newsong Church, we are relentless in our pursuit of sharing the love of God with our world. It’s our desire to be highly involved in our community. We want to help meet the needs both big or small. We are determined to work with other community leaders to help make Co-op City all it can be! We hope that you and your family will join us this Easter season, and experience Jesus in a whole new way! For more information about Newsong Church, go to www.newsongchurch nyc.org. You can also “Like” us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/ newsongchurchbx or “Follow” us on Twitter @newsongchurchBX My wife, Cyndie, and I look forward to meeting you! —Pastor Mike

Farewell, Irene As we near the Passover holiday, it saddens me to write of the passing of Irene Klein, my lunch partner of many years at the Bartow Senior Center. She leaves behind her devoted children, Jayce of Palm Springs, CO., who flew here to take care of her mother; and son, Sheldon of Co-op City. Irene was nearing age 94 and blind. Her lively conversations & jokes will be sorely missed by all. Rest in peace, dear Irene. —Ray Barocas

Applications for the city’s 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program are due on Friday, April 25. If you are between the ages of 14-24, apply or download an application at www.nyc.gov/dycd

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2014 Co-op City Scholarship applications deadline is Monday

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is reminding Co-op City high school seniors and those who plan on entering college in the fall that the deadline for applying for the 2014 Co-op City scholarships is Monday, April 14. The Co-op City College Scholarship Committee has been giving out $500 scholarships for the past 7 years to deserving Co-op City high school seniors who plan on entering college in the following fall. The Co-op City College Scholarship fund is the brainchild of Co-op City resident Rose Kaufman who felt a duty to help those who might need a little assistance in paying the high cost of a college education. She took her idea to Assemblyman Benedetto who gladly volunteered to help and pledged his own $500 scholarship.

The scholarships fund is dedicated to fostering the education of deserving Co-op City residents who have shown the academic ability to move on to higher education and who also have an interest in community service and in helping others. Applications, which became available on February 14, can be picked up at various locations: the offices of Assemblyman Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center, Room 12), Congressman Eliot Engel (Dreiser Center, Room 7), the office of the City News (Dreiser Center – lower plaza level), the office of Riverbay (Bartow Community Center) and from local high school college guidance counselors. All applications must be submitted no later than April 14, 2014.

Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair Co-op City Times / April 12, 2014

"LET YOUR FOOD BE YOUR Director’s MEDICINE AND YOUR MEDICINE BE YOUR FOOD," is Dr. Arthur Lewis' motto. Dr. Lewis will be the guest speaker at the Tenth Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 12th, 12:00 p.m. in Bartow Community Center, Room 31, sponsored by the AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City. The program will begin with a film presentation, "Preventing & Reversing CANCER NATURALLY," a Gary Null production. Later in the day, the notable Dr. Lewis will make his presentation and answer questions. The Life Spring Rejuvenation Center will participate, bringing the services of Iridology, Reflexology, PH testing, Colon health, Back massages, and more. You can be involved in the fitness exercise demonstrations with the Soul-Latin Line Dancers, Belly Dancers, and with those who practice Yoga & Pilates and Spiritual Kinetics. There will be lots of information, advice, testimonies, entertainment, prizes and refreshments. Admission is FREE, but it can be costly when you deprive yourself of the information you need to be

healthy. April has been designated Wholistic Health Month in honor of IMHOTEP, the world's first doctor. Let us honor his legacy by being there. Town Hall Meeting On Thursday, April 3rd, Councilmember Andy King called a Town Hall Meeting to address the concerns about Legionnaire's Disease in Co-op City. It was reported that two cooperators in Building 27 contracted this disease over a 13 month period. However, Dr. Sharon Balter of the New York City Health Department's Bureau of Communicable Diseases, informed the audience that the community did not face any danger from Legionnaire's Disease. Several cooperators asked questions and it appeared that cooperators were still ill at ease on this topic. Board of Directors Race Eighteen shareholders have picked up petitions and entered the race to become a Riverbay Board Director. These potential candidates will be asking shareholders to sign their petitions and 75 legitimate signatures will make them eligible. Following their certification, they

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Management Report

that we call in the conditions ahead of our meetings so there is a record on file with the city regarding same. With that being said, it is our understanding that the more calls the city receives for conditions that exist, the faster these items will be addressed. Below is a listing of several conditions that need to be addressed by the city, along with the associated service request numbers and we ask that you also call 3-1-1 as our combined efforts will help to expedite this work. Fire hydrant caps are missing, rear of 100 Casals Place on Co-op City Blvd, c1-1-954187041 A catch basin is clogged on Baychester Ave. and Darrow Pl. by the fence area, c1-1-954195531 920 Baychester Ave., catch basin clogged by the fence area, 1-1-954258791 Potholes by man hole cover in front of 750 Baychester Ave., Dx2014092042 Fire hydrant caps are missing on C-op City Blvd. down to Benchley Pl., c1-1-954281501 Catch basin metal frame cover is missing in the rear of 120 Casals Pl., c1-1-954288871 Down the street from 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway leaving Section Five, the metal frame cover for the catch basin is missing, c1-1-954258471 120 Co-op City Blvd. in front of the building, the rim around the man hole cover in the street protrudes up from the man hole cover, c1-1-954291576 Bartow Ave. in front of the Bingo Hall in the street, the rim protrudes up from the man hole cover, c1-1954291612 950 Baychester Ave., the basin is clogged across the street by the fence line, c1-1-954511411 129 Dreiser Loop, water is always ponding in front of the Townhouse Diner in the street, c1-1-954438421 Leaving out of Section Five from 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway on killer curve, the catch basin is away from the curb, c1-1-954438421 Aldrich Street and Ash Loop, water is ponding on the corner each time it rains, c1-1-954271532 The street light is out on Aldrich Street and Ash Loop on the corner by the fire house, 2301435 The rear of 120 Benchley Place, the fire hydrant caps are missing, c1-1-954943371 Across from 620 Baychester Ave., the fire hydrant cap is missing, c1-1-955039871 On behalf of Riverbay management staff, I would like to wish everyone a happy Passover and Good Friday.

Viewpoint

will present themselves to the community. There will be three candidates statements written in the Co-op City Times and three Candidates’ Forums, one in each of the three community centers where you can go to see and hear them. I believe that all candidates will work very diligently for your vote on Wednesday, May 21st. Therefore, please read about them and their qualifications and service to the Co-op City community so that you can make an informed choice. Intro to Social Media and Digital Technology The African-American Association of Co-op City will present classes on tweeting, status updates, and pinning, etc. Beginning Saturday, April 26th at 12:00 p.m., you will be able to learn the new ways of digital communication with friends and loved ones on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Bring your smartphone and/or tablet for basic instructions on how to access these functions on your device. There will be eight classes. Space is limited. Call today to reserve your seat. 718-359-5555. Support your Building Association. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or 718-671-5957.

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Blood Bank coming April 26th The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in two weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Saturday, April 26, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days are eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that the person may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a con-

CCPD

We only hear about the high profile cases of breach of credit card information, such as the recent Target credit card incidents. Anytime you swipe your credit card, it can be at risk. Carefully check your credit card statements to insure there are no unauthorized charges. If something about a merchant does not seem right, utilize a different form of payment. In most cases, credit card companies do not hold you accountable for unauthorized charges. Debit cards do not always carry the same level of protection.

Please donate, blood is urgently needed

sent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. Also available will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional (Continued from page 7)

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method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration as to which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have. All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate; even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-

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

calling 1-877-322-8228. Place a “Fraud Alert” if identity theft is suspected – Equifax, 1-800-525-6285; Experian, 1888-397-3742 and Trans Union, 1-800680-7289. Also report any suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission online at www.ftc.gov/idtheft.com, by phone 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-4384338 or by mail at Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580. Reporting identity theft to the Federal Trade

Commission helps law enforcement officials across the country in their investigations. Take steps to protect your identity and be a smart consumer. Call the authorities immediately if you suspect you may have become the victim of identity theft. 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.

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Building 15A Lobby Doors & Intercom System - IT Committee’s Observations

Hello fellow cooperators & happy Passover. As co-Chair of the Information Technology (IT) and Contracts Compliance Committees, I must say the cooperators that serve on these committees are amazingly talented and full of ideas. Our goal is to identify ways to increase transparency of our contracts here and move the corporation into the 21st century with technology. Contracts Compliance provided the committee with training on Riverbay contracts and I provided an overview on Contracts Management. Each month, our committee Chair/ Board Director VP, Khalil AbdulWahhab, provides the Board with a report of our activities and recommendations we believe would be good for the corporation and community. Some great ideas and suggestions have come from committee members like Heather, Sal, Sheila, Dorothy, Anna, Ericc, Barbara, Stewart, Lenya, Diego, Sandy, Annette and Bruce. At the Board President’s request, the IT Committee met with website vendor, Myhomepayge, and provided recommendations to the Board on storing and viewing resolutions, internal controls, online carrying charge payments, content management, and WebPages for Co-op City organizations. The new website is scheduled to launch in the summer. Speaking of websites, improving our website is an action item of the IT Committee, along with televised Board meetings and the software upgrade of YARDI (property management system). Building 15A Lobby Doors & Intercom System The IT Committee received an update on the intercom and lobby doors installed in Building 15A. A few committee members and I visited the building and

Leah Graham

Director’s Viewpoint

observed areas for improvement: Quality Signage • Should post a sign that says “pull door” or “pull to enter.” Door Push Bar • The door push bar felt of poor quality for any high traffic building and should be replaced with something stronger. Key Fob & Handicap Door Button • The key fob & handicap door button were of good quality and both worked well. • The distance between both devices should be closer and arms length from the door. We watched cooperators use the key fob and had to lean further to reach and push the handicap door button. • The door hinge appeared to be of poor quality for that type door and traffic. • A door stopper is needed to protect the door & glass from damage. Intercom System • Intercom casing was strong and mounted well. • Panel display was clear and font size was good. • Intercom navigation buttons are a good size, but poor quality. • If the incorrect apartment is dialed, there was no cancel button to end call. • The scroll buttons to locate apartments were not easy to follow. Should probably have been arrows and not letters. I prepared a memo to Management of

the IT Committee’s observations and requested a copy of the warranty that covers the installation, maintenance and parts replacement. Vendor Carts The abrupt arrival and setup of food carts surprised many in the community, including myself. There were no memos regarding a desire to setup food carts in Co-op City. Many believe vendor carts are an eyesore in the community, takes away business from our existing commercial tenants and are not sanitary. Because of these valid concerns, I sent an email to Management requesting contact information for Community Board 10 to find out how this could occur without the community’s knowledge. Management informed me of a scheduled meeting with Officials to address and remedy this issue. Just think, if you were an owner of these vendor carts, wouldn’t you rather rent a small commercial space instead of accumulating bundles of parking and Health Dept. tickets? Commercial space benefits include not having to deal with weather changes, having a clean establishment, regular customers and not having to transport a cart each day. I think introducing the idea of obtaining commercial space within our community is a win-win for both as many street food vendors struggle to survive. Group homes A few cooperators have expressed concerns with the Group Homes on or above their floors. Loud noises and banging from staff and/or some clients with severe disabilities at inappropriate times of the day or night has inconvenienced shareholders. I believe, in order to preserve our quality of life, some concessions could be established to create a balance for all who live in Co-op City.

Building 13 Association

Building 13 Association, Inc. wants you to…. BECOME A MEMBER! We want to hear from you. Help keep our building the family it has become. It’s just $5 to join. INCOME AFFIDAVIT NOTARIZED FREE WITH MEMBERSHIP. Mt. Airy Lodge Casino trip scheduled for Saturday, May 17. The bus is scheduled to leave from 100 Casals Place at 10:00 a.m. Payment is $40 payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Deadline for payment is April 15. ($25 slot play and $10 food coupon is offered by the casino and subject to change). Rivers Run Community Garden – The next meeting will be at the Dreiser Center on April 17th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 9. Join us. The Photography Workshop-Fea-

turing instruction by Andre Morgan Bring a camera or cellphone and learn how to take the perfect picture. Cameras will be available if you don’t have one. On Saturday, April 19, noon – 3:00 p.m. A walking photo session will commence after instruction. All ages welcome. Strokes of Joy - We invite participants to let their spirits run free on canvas capturing the beauty of the Co-op City community. Bring a favorite photo or we can provide a subject if you don’t have one. The relaxed environment is intended for people who have little or no experience painting, but all levels will be welcomed. Dates: May 30 (adults), Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. and May 31 (youths). Time: noon to 3 p.m. The Talking Quilt Workshop -

The next meeting of the Building 35 Association is Monday, April 14th at 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Renee Cross, branch manager at Apple Bank’s Co-op City office, and she will be giving us financial information and explaining how to get our financial house and papers in order. As you are aware, seniors make up a large segment of Co-op City, and often forget to keep their important papers and banking documents updated with current information. Ms. Cross will be counseling us on what we need to do to update our beneficiary forms and other important financial papers. Often, we think we have to hire an attorney to

handle these matters, when all that’s needed is to complete a new beneficiary form, whether it’s for a savings account or life insurance policy. Ms. Cross will also be addressing other financial “good housekeeping” tips, for example, making sure that people have life insurance in place to cover final expenses or insurance to cover valuables in a safe deposit box. In addition, she will notarize your income affidavits on April 24 and April 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This will be done at no charge to members of the association. So bring your membership card and photo ID when you come down to the Association Room. —Bill Gordon

Building 35 Association

Join us as we sew and stitch and weave our stories into a community quilt on June 28. The workshops will take place at the Association Room at 100 Casals Place. The workshops listed above will be featured in an original film entitled “The Art of Story Telling.” The events are made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through The Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund and the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program. Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. is scheduled for November 15. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by

Since discussions with developers have resumed, I recommend we consider building a 4-6 floor family-like structure in Co-op City to provide a home environment for our group homes. The structure could be similar to our townhouses or the brown stone residential throughout the city. I am very empathetic about the circumstances of others and believe we can establish a respectful balance within the community. I will send a memo to Management, for the number of group homes in Co-op City, how cooperators’ complaints are handled, and how we can provide the best family-like settings to them while improving the quality-of-life of our shareholders. Verizon I realize some want to put the Verizon issue to rest, while others still do not understand why they are not here. Because I believe you should have a choice of cable carriers, I spoke with other Mitchell-Lama (M-L) Co-op Directors and they have a choice. One location has a bulk agreement with a cable carrier and Verizon as an open carrier, another location have both cable carriers and a third M-L Co-op has three cable carriers. During our last Board meeting, we had a resolution to bring Verizon to the table to clear up matters and provide you with specific answers. Unfortunately, we were out voted; only six (6) of us were willing to sit at the table with Verizon. Closing I will continue to do all I can to protect the corporation and cooperators alike. I am hopeful the Board will find a meeting of the mind and accomplish what we were elected to do. I can be reached at 718-320-3352 or riverbaydirectorlg@ gmail.com. Remember, sharing is caring.

the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29. The trip is payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. The contact information is listed at the end of the article. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Make garden membership payable to Rivers Run Community Garden. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

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Each of your ten years you have experienced New and rewarding challenges, which have helped you grow and enjoy the happy times that each new day brings. We love you. —GRANDPA TED AND SCOTTY, GRANDMA DOT, MOM, DAD, JERMAINE, AMANDA, AALIYAH.

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Building 31 Association

THANK YOU to all Building 31 cooperators who paid their 2014-2015 annual association membership dues. We did not get 100% membership, however, we continue to take focus on our goals. There are many cooperators who realize the importance of an association and they will continue to be supportive of the association. To those volunteers who sat in the lobby on Fri., March 28th and Sat., March 29th who were sitting because they want to make a difference, we should all be thankful. Perhaps you still want to give and just to let you know, we will continue to accept those dues. If you are a new cooperator to the building and are still wondering if

you should pay or not, please know that we are an established group of concerned cooperators that have volunteered to maintain our building cleanliness, along with the safety. We speak out on your behalf on many issues. We become involved in our community and want to maintain its beauty, which is one of the reasons most of us moved here in the first place. We are also a group ready to provide scholarships to our children who reside in this building and are about to graduate from high school or receive an equivalent (GED). We focus on entertainment for our children during the holidays. We also have groups that like to knit and crochet, as

well as those that want to have a game night, all run by the association volunteers. There are times we will have a movie night and perhaps a bus ride as well. We attend community meetings and share with those attending our monthly meetings so that you are informed without leaving your building, giving you information so that you can make decisions as to how you live within Co-op City. We have 10 associations in Section 5 and representing us at these meetings is our President R. Hedgepeth who also happens to be the President of the Section 5 Association. He shared with us that there is a possibility of a “Section 5 Fun Day” in August for all 10 buildings,

if all parties can come together, before the end of June with a final plan. If it’s a go, just pay attention to the articles and hope they can make it happen this year. Please pay attention to the bulletin board for announcements of the scholarship application period within the next couple of weeks. To the parents of the potential applicants, we will be enforcing your role in the involvement with the association making sure you not only are a current active member, but a member in good financial standing with continued participation. See you at the April general meeting; Bring a neighbor with you. —Marilyn McDaniel

A Phone Call… Greetings to you, the reader of this article… Tell a friend about it and encourage them to read and pay this information forward… Thanks to the cooperators of Building 21 who stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be Floor Captain for their floor. The first 10 cooperators who volunteered in attendance at our general meeting in March won Lottery Scratch Off Tickets. You know who you are, congrats, and we all appreciate you. There will be more chances to win lottery tickets, travel discount cards and much more.

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM PROMOTE: • MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS

ENCOURAGE • YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 We look forward to seeing many more of you at our meetings/gatherings. The next General 21 Association Meeting is on Tuesday, April 15th at 7 p.m., and every Friday night for THINK TANK from 8:30 -10 p.m. We are located in the rear of 21B and all are

always welcomed. You can contact us by emailing: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: (347) 504-1821. Dr. King once said, “One of life’s most persistent and urgent questions is, what are you doing for others?” Last week, ONE PHONE CALL helped us get new floor mats in the elevators and lobbies of each wing of Building 21. Ask yourself, what you are doing for your community to help make it better, and meet us at one of our next gatherings. Bring a friend, bring a skeptical friend, bring a young friend… Come, and let’s begin! See you around the neighborhood!—Michelle Marbury

Building 30 A and B Association’s itinerary for the month of April: On Wednesday from 12 to 1 p.m., sit and fit followed by Crochet class from 1 to 3. Thursday, April 17th will be our monthly general association meeting with guest speaker Captain Apollo. The door opens at 7 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, April 10th and the 24th, we will have Sit and Fit, plus line dancing starting at 7 p.m. Our monthly Pokino game will be on Friday, April 11th and our movie night Friday, April 25th, with the door opening at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30. All these events will be in the Association Room located in Building 30. We are planning a spring pot luck fling for May 3rd, so please come down to our next general association meeting for more information. This month, income affidavit must be

filled out. Mr. Parker, a notary has volunteered to notarize the affidavits on Mondays and Wednesday during the month of April in the Association Room from 5 to 8 p.m. A small donation for the association would be appreciated. I would like to thank Mr. Parker for his time and service. Garbage has been thrown on the floors of our hallways and our elevators, please hold your garbage to be put in the trash and not on the floors and tell your visitors the same. We are still looking for volunteers for Section 5’s Fun in the Sun that will take place on August 23rd. To our Jewish neighbors, have a healthy Passover. For those who are having a birthday or anniversary this week, have a happy and healthy. Those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

Our next general membership meeting will be held on Monday, April 28th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. On our agenda will be the Petitions regarding the Bay Plaza Mall. If you have not already done so, please begin to obtain signatures by floor. Also on our agenda will be building issues, Summer Fun Day, security issues, as well as the sprucing up of the front of our building and the lobby. We would like to extend a warm and hearty welcome to our new neighbors and ask that you join us at the above meeting. If you have elderly or home-

bound neighbors on your floor, please check in on them. A special shout-out to all who are celebrating a special day this month. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all who have suffered a loss, who are sick and shut-in and to our troops. Have a happy Easter and a happy Passover. As we gather to celebrate our respective holiday, let’s take a moment to be thankful for all that we have. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 and MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

May the coming holiday week be celebrated in good health and family joy, happy Passover and blessed Easter. We wish belated birthday greetings to Harriet Weinberger. Harriet is a most beloved and long time resident of Broun Place. Her smile and kindness is respected and loved by us all. We send her warm birthday hugs and wishes for good health and continued loving times with her family. Neighbors are happy for the reopening to Bartow Mall. Thank you to construction for accomplishing this feat. And again to our Buildings and Grounds Committee crew, you just continue to amaze with your hard work in beautifying our cluster. It is beginning to look like spring here. Between, the chain and post fence repair, gardens being cleaned and the bulbs, spring has sprung, thank you again. Spring flower planting begins just after Mother’s Day. Also over last week we learned, the work on camera installation would be continuing. Broun Place Executive Committee members were not contacted regarding the MTA petitions due April 18. Rest assured a member of our board will be coming around asking for your signature. What do you think of an expanded bus stop on already narrow Asch

Building 33 Association

The Association would like to remind everyone of the upcoming Riverbay Board of Elections. Please read all of the articles that the candidates write. Come to the Candidates’ Forums and pick the candidates that you think will do the best for this community. It is very important to get the right people in. Please, please vote. The Association has invited a speaker from the Maintenance Department to attend our meeting on Tuesday, April 29th, 7 p.m. in the meeting room in the back of the building. I am asking all building cooperators to attend and bring your questions down and see if your problems can be solved. The building board still needs a Secretary, a Vice President and a few more floor managers. Please come down to the meeting and volunteer. We have a lot of Spanish speaking cooperators in this building. I would love for one of you to join us on the Board. I wrote an article last week in the Co-op City Times to the Editor. When I ask people did you read my article? Most of you said no, which shows me that quite a few of you do not read the paper, why? The paper is dropped off by the elevators, so why not bend down and pick it up and read it? There is a lot of information in this paper. Get well wishes to all the sick and shut-ins, and a speedy recovery to Mrs. Maude Mason, our Assistant Treasurer. —Patricia Mayo

Building 24 Association

Hi, neighbors…Well, we still can’t seem to get our “show on the road.” Plans were made, but we didn’t plan on health problems to take almost all of the Board out at one time. Thus, cancellation of our April 8th Building Association meeting. At this time, we are planning to have our meeting on TUESDAY, APRIL 15th, 7:30 p.m. in our Association Room. In the meantime, part of our meeting will be to discuss two “adventures” – one is a casino trip in the Poconos (which is very interesting and reasonable); the other is a choice of one of three locations via a New York Luncheon Cruise. So, think about these two possibilities and at the meeting, we will discuss them. We want you, we need you – so come and join us. Also, remember to bring your DUES if you have not paid. —Celestine Withey If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050

Loop, as opposed to the one on Bartow in front of the former Bingo Hall? Share your thoughts with the Broun Place Executive Committee. Attention, our next business meeting is April 24. The end of the year celebration will be in May and all are invited to the party. It will be a grand, celebrate spring and the Year 2014 party. Our neighbor, Dave Garcia, has generously offered to DJ. As always, we send prayers to those healing from surgery, an illness or injury. Please let us know if you wish a celebration mentioned here. Please help keep Broun Place clean and free of litter. Remember, see a dog without a leash and report it to Public Safety: 718-671-3050. Thank you to Public Safety for the foot patrol officers. Even with bad weather, uniformed officers are on the lookout, doing their walking tours. “The Riverbay Board of Directors Election Season 2014” is underway. The Co-op City Times lists the

Board members whose terms are expiring, prospective candidates who picked up petitions and the Election Rules and Regulations. Issues of the past are going to be drudged up as in any other election to question and discuss. Remember, being a Board member is a voluntary position and is hard work without compensation. Voting is your cooperator responsibility, one vote per household. This Broun Place press release is your space to share celebrations and events. Join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel - Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson - Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus -Vice President and Eva Lazaar - President. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team. —Eva Lazaar

Co-op City Times / April 12, 2014

Black Forum

Next Defensive Driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, May 17, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Coop City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest for a

fun-filled day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person, payable in 3 installments of $100 on April 19, and $50 on May 17. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today. Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 2095334 or (718) 320-8035. More details to follow. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In

order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

2014 Opening Day Highlights Play ball. The Co-op City Capri II Pizza Royals won their opening day Minor Division game as Jerlyn Pichardo struck out eleven (11) Astor Yankees players for a 10-0 shut out. Jerlyn also contributed on offense going two for three and driving in several runs. Coach Tyrell said it was a complete team effort as the game ball was handed out to Pichardo. The Capri II Pizza Royals team consist of coaches Hafiz Khan, Tyrell

Ingram, Anthony Dawson, Wilfred Maisonet; players Angel Baez, Noah Berry, Jordan Bryce, Brandon Coley, Milon Dawson, Jordan Ingram, Rashan Khan, Messiah Maisonet, Aiden McKnight, Jerlyn Pichardo, Jeremy Singh, Aidan Torres, Kevin Vasquez, and Matthew Waxter. The next Royals weekend game will be on Saturday, April 12th at the Astor LL field. In their opening day game, the Major Division Montefiore Medical

Center Bombers were defeated by Astor’s Red Sox. Pitching by committee on the losing side were Jaden Chaparro, Tyrique Kinnes, and Eric Spradley. Catcher Alejandro Guilamo caught the whole game. The Dymond Motor Sports Junior Division Cyclones team opening day game was scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th at Astor Senior field. For updates on the Cyclones games follow the team online at www.gamechanger.io, Find Teams:

Co-op City Juniors. Opening Day for the T-ball and Farm Division teams was tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 12th. But due to the ongoing construction on the Co-op City LL field entrance and walkway, the start of the season will probably be pushed to Saturday, April 19th. For more information on the Co-op City Little League go to their web site, www.eteamz.com/COOPCityLL/ or follow them on Facebook. —Hector Ayala

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Capri II Pizza Royals players with coaches Wilfred Maisonet, Hafiz Khan, Tyrell Ingram, and Anthony Dawson. Winning pitcher Jerlyn Pichardo holding the awarded game ball.

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The Williamsbridge Club

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is dedicated to service in the areas of health, employment, education and eco-nomic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women, 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of youth. The Ombudsmen of the Williamsbridge Club encourage men to join and help implement solutions, please call Sylvia Hicks,

Membership Director, 917-921-5445. The Youth Club consists of young people 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to Community Service, Higher Education, Technology and Activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining your school Community Service credits, check us out. Call Sandra Hall, Youth Advisor, 917-972-7732. We remind you that the Basic Life Support class, given by the NYC Fire Department, will be held on April 19th at 10 a.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9. Please call Sylvia Hicks and plan to attend. This will be of value to you, your family and

community. The Williamsbridge Club will celebrate the Thirty Seventh Founder’s Day with a luncheon at Eastwood Manor, May 3. The following people are being awarded for their service to the community: Michelle Sajous who will receive Special Appreciation; Pastor Anthony Davis Minister of the Year Award; David Asbery, Man of the Year; Rodney Petty, Business Award; Marcia Morgan MD, Professional; Dara Marsh, Community Service Award; Destin Simon will be awarded a scholarship; Etta Effatt will receive the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s

Club’s most prestigious award, the Sojourner Truth Award. You may call Sylvia Hicks at the above number or Joetta Brown for tickets or information. Anyone wishing to render community service, assist with any of our programs or obtain more information, please contact Joetta Brown, First Vice President, 404-803-9869. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. —Sylvia Hicks

Within each of us, there is a story. Toastmasters gives us the opportunity to tell these stories. You might think your story is unimportant, but to others, it might be just the spark that ignites them. Come, participate in an organization where leaders are made, and lives are changed. A few great men and women, i.e. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich; Pres. Ronald Reagan, 40th President, have emerged from Toastmasters. Co-op City Toastmasters is

committed to you: developing you and helping you clarify just what it is you have to say, or, think about it, you may be the perfect one who helps someone else find his/her message. We offer you a program designed to enhance self-confidence, to handle the fear of public speaking, (get those stomach butterflies to “fly in formation”), to bring the leader out in you, have fun and all in a warm and encouraging environment. We invite you to join us.

Announcements: April is the final month to keep dues active. Members, please submit if you have not already renewed. Mail immediately to P.O. Box 72, Connor St. Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Remember, our motto is DNQ: Do Not Quit! Upcoming meetings are April 17th and May 1. They are held at 7:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 28. Spring Conference - May 3rd at

DoubleTree Hotel, TarryTown, NY. Sign up for all day or partial day events. You will find educational sessions, networking, former world champion Keynoter, Speech Contests finalists, and great food. Register online at www.toastmasters 46.org. We hope to see you at our club meetings or the District 46 Spring Conference. We want to help you find your story. —Ralph Dunniehigh

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Cooperators United of Co-op City

Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 22nd, Bartow, Room 31 at 7:00 p.m. By now, all of our Building and Townhouse representatives should have received a packet regarding the Bay Plaza Mall. If you have any questions or did not receive a packet, I can be reached at 718-3797841 or MLSAH@aol.com. Petitions are due on Tuesday, April 22nd. Please reach out to every person in your Building and Townhouse. That means sitting in our lobbies, or going door to door or asking our neighbors to come down to our Building and Townhouse meetings to sign the petition. Politicians can count. NUMBERS MATTER. We need everyone to get involved and show a united front. Without all of our involvement, Bartow Avenue and our surrounding streets will

become impassible. THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL ISSUE. The Bay Plaza Mall is about SAFETY for us, our kids and our seniors. It’s also about the Fire Department, ambulances and other emergency vehicles getting to us in time without becoming stuck in traffic. This is our home. Traffic at Bartow is bad now. It will become worse once the Mall is opened. Getting in, out and around Co-op City will be virtually impossible. This nightmare will affect all of us as we look for other ways to avoid the traffic at Bartow. However those other ways (streets) will also become clogged. Our request for a Traffic Study, Pedestrian Sidewalks and Crosswalks and Signal Lights is not too much to ask of the DOT, city, state and our legislators,

With the opening of the new Drammeh Center, our signature program, “Griots’ Gate,” has been rebranded as a platform to screen newly made, about to be released, or provocative films, music, and other works by artists. The first installment will be Anna Lockward’s internationally acclaimed documentary film “Allen Report,” which retraces the liberation legacy of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) in three different locations (Africa, Haiti/Dominican Republic and United States), united by common narratives related to struggles against enslavement and apartheid. Lockwood is an arts scholar and curator born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is the Chief Curator of AFROPEAN Film Seminars in Berlin, Germany, and speaks fluent Spanish, English, Haitian Creole, German and French. The film screening will be a US

premiere and held at the Drammeh Center on Saturday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m., followed by discussion with the filmmaker. Cover charge is $5. Please RSVP. Seating is limited. Applications are currently being accepted for a digital media workshop for high school students. Workshops begin May 6 through May 29 at the Drammeh Center, 140 De Kruif Place – ground floor. Phase one of an oral history project has begun in Co-op City that focuses on residents’ and visitors’ experiences over the years. To add your name to the list to be interviewed, send a letter of interest to: The Drammeh Institute, Attn. Oral History Project, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. By email, send to drammehcenter @gmail.com. In the subject line write: Oral History Project. —Elise Edwards

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including the developers of the Mall where a majority of us will shop. Thanks to all of you for taking on this task. Spring has sprung—finally. We wish all of you celebrating Easter and

Passover a safe and joyful holiday. If you have questions, please call 718379-7841 or email MLSAH@aol.com. Thank you. —Sonja Maxwell

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Mind + body + soul = the formula to make thyself whole. The Association’s Tenth Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair will take place this afternoon, Saturday, April 12th, at 12 p.m. in Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31 and will provide the knowledge that brings us into contact with the root of our physical and spiritual well-being. April has been designated Wholistic Health Month in honor of IMHOTEP, the world’s first doctor. The program will begin with a film presentation, “Preventing & Reversing CANCER NATURALLY,” a Gary Null production. Later in the day, the notable Dr. Arthur Lewis, M.D., will be our guest speaker and will answer your questions. The Life Spring Rejuvenation Center will participate, bringing the services of Iridology, Reflexology, PH testing, Colon health, Back massages, and more. You can be involved in the fitness exercise demonstrations with the Soul-Latin Line Dancers, Belly Dancers, and with those who practice Yoga & Pilates and Spiritual Kinetics. There will be lots of information, advice, testimonies, entertainment, prizes and refreshments. Admission is FREE, but it can be costly when you deprive yourself of Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in April. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by and join us. Please bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section # 5 in the Community Center, at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. Our email address is post1871@optimum.net. Post 1871 has several members who are in the age bracket of 90 years and older and one of them is Wesley Banks who happens to be a WW-2 Veteran who has been an outstanding member of our Post for decades supporting our Post functions on a daily basis. Thank you, Wesley Banks, for your devotion as a Post member.

DID YOU RECEIVE A PHONE CALL TELLING YOU TO BUY GREEN DOT CARDS TO PAY A FEE, OR YOU WOULD BE ARRESTED? -OR SOMEONE ELSE WOULD,

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the information you need to be healthy. Intro to Social Media and Digital Technology Classes – Tweeting, status updates, and pinning. Beginning Saturdays on April 26th at 12 p.m., you will be able to learn the new ways of digital communication with friends and loved ones on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Bring your smartphone and/or tablet for basic instruction on how to access these functions on your device. The fee is 8 classes for $50. Call 718-359-5555. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. 718-671-8364. Computer Laptop Classes – Tuesday, April 22nd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. 718-3795555. Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin,

and Gospel music. 917-903-7073. Music Appreciation/Singing Classes – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. All are welcome. Association Meeting – Our next gathering will be at the Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair today, Saturday, April 12th, 12:00 p.m. in the Bartow Center, Room 31. If you are unable to attend, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Presently, a single membership is $7.50 and $12.50 for families until August 31st. This applies to NEW members only. The annual membership dues of $15 for singles and $25 for families will resume in September. You may send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfrican americanassoc.” Now that spring has finally sprung, we wish to everyone, an inspired week ahead that blooms just like a flower! —Mercedes A. Terzol

On May 21-27, sailors and Marines and the Coast Guard will dock in Manhattan with a flotilla of ships with an estimated 1,500 service members participating in this annual event. Fleet Week started in 1984 to showcase the military, the Navy, Marine and Coast Guard capabilities. At our last Executive meeting, a vote was taken to purchase a new PRINTER because our printer is no longer in a working condition. The vote was taken and it passed by 100% to buy a new printer. Our Post might be getting eight new members from Post 1 after we review their DD-214, then the executive committee can vote on them to accept or decline to join our Post. A bill making its way through Alaska to allow judges to consider post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic mitigating factors when sentencing combat veterans. House Bill 313 is sponsored by Rep. Les

Gara from D-Anchorage. Our Prayers go out to the families of those in the Texas shooting that took the lives of three soldiers at Ft. Hood and the wounding of eight others stationed at Ft. Hood. The next GENERAL meeting will take place on Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and upon your arrival, sign in, turn off your CELL phone and take a seat. Any Post member that would like to purchase a Post baseball cap, we have them in stock; Just ask our finance officer on the cost of the cap. Quotes for the day: Retirement: the pay is bad but the hours are great. It’s better to light a candle than sit and curse the dark. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Services for this week are as follows: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning starting at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. Three special nights of Evangelistic service will be held on April 16th, 17th, 18th starting at 7:30 p.m., also special Easter service on April 20th at 11:45 a.m. We are extending a special invitation to everyone who would like to attend these services.

Focus: The End Time, we are moving toward a grand finale. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in an hour as he thinks not the son of man cometh. Matthew 24: 44 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumber and slept. And at midnight, there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to

them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not Watch therefore, for he know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh. (Matthew25:1-13) We must remain vigilant and be aware of the times in which we live, for the son of man will soon return in an hour that we think not. We must give ourselves to prayer and patiently studying the word of God, and be prepared for His return. For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or 717-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

It’s almost here! Our Spring Bash will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. - only for those persons who paid and attended our annual Holiday Party. Suggest speaking to person who sold you your Holiday ticket. Come join the party. Contacts: Beverly W. and Virginia S. at 718-379-0377. TRAVEL EVENTS: Thurs., May 8. A Spring trip to see the Biblical story of MOSES at the Sight and Sound Theatre, PA, plus a delicious luncheon at Good n Plenty’s family style dining. Matinee price: $125. SOLD OUT! No waitlist. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Beverly J., 718-379-0377. June 10-12 (Tuesday-Thursday). Come stay and play at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. (Casino bonus TBD). Price: Double $400 pp/Single $490. $100 deposit required to hold seat. Package includes - All You Can Eat Crabs at Woody’s Crab House, and the menu also includes fried chicken, shrimps and other delicious delights; shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; and on day of return, will stop

at the Harrington Raceway & Casino and get a Free slot play and a free buffet. (Final payment due Thursday, May 1). Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/NCNW, 718320-2366. Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the CROWN PRINCESS. (Final payment due by Wed., May 28.) Contacts: Claudette D., 718-379-4784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices include transportation): Sat., April 19. BB King (King of Blues) at Lehman Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, 8:00 p.m. Price: $75. (Departure: Dreiser Loop - promptly 6:30 p.m.) Contacts: Paisley H., Eleanor B. Ione, Judy, and Regina. GOOD AND WELFARE: We send our condolences to member, Elizabeth Hayes, whose brother Claude Alcott passed away, and to the family of member, Lillian Wilson who also

recently passed away after a long illness. We are sorry to report that our charming Correspondence Secretary, Helen Blakes, has developed pneumonia and is quite ill. Our prayers and best wishes go out to Helen and to Marjorie Hollingsworth who is a patient in Einstein Hospital. To members recuperating at home, you are thought of warmly and may the sun bring you new energy every day. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Members and friends, we require your telephone number, along with a * Deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for shows and/or trips. Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Checks/money orders payable - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. Committee members will be available Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately 3:00 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 19. “April reminds us of everything that we should be thankful for, which includes the precious gift of waking up this morning.” —Claudette Davis

Come out and join us at our General Membership Meeting tomorrow, Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11, at 4:00 p.m. Our special guest speaker, Mr. Carl Lucas, Esq., will discuss understanding your legal issues…Estate planning, write a will, protect your private and more. Mr. Lucas was raised in the Bronx and attended the public schools of the City of New York. After graduation from the City University of New York, B.S. cum laude, Carl attended New York Law School, on partial scholarship and was awarded his Jurist Doctorate, cum laude, in May, 1985. In 1990, Carl and his wife, Melissa, started their own law practice. In addition, in his over 27 years legal career, Carl has lectured on Surrogate Court practice, wills, trusts, and estates, to lay persons, community organization, churches, court personnel, and the practicing bar. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Few seats available: Saturday, May 3, we tour Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America (lunch is prepared and served by the seniors students). After lunch, we head to Woodbury Commons. On the return home, we will drop off at 3 locations. Cost $95. Few seats still available. Call 718-671-4804. Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to NCNW, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. 40th Annual Bethune/Height Recognition Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 17 at New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY. Luncheon tickets: $100. June 10-12, join us a fabulous 3 day//2 night Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, De. (in conjunction with the Retirees of Dreiser Loop) Price: Double $400 per person/Single $490. Your package includes: Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, 2 night hotel accommodation at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, casino bonus (TBD), 2 buffet breakfasts, crab feast at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores, and

on the way home, a new stop at the Harrington Raceway & Casino with free slot play bonus (TBD), free buffet. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. Check made payable: Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Final payment due Thursday, May 1. For more information:

call 718-320-2366, Serita G., 347-564-5722. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday, April members. —Maxine Sullivan

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Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and congregation of the Church of New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30

a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month. Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month. Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every

Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Good Friday Service, April 18th. Seven last words at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunrise Service, April 20th from 6 to 8 a.m. Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday School sharing 10 to 11 a.m. Easter Service, 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor’s Aide Anniversary celebration, April 27, at 3 p.m. All are welcome. Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-days/2-nights, August 2022. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach transportation, hotel on Canadian side, 2 breakfast buffets & dinners, guided tour of Toronto, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Niagara Falls Casino and duty free shopping. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, double $500pp and Single $580pp. VALID PASSPORT. Make checks/money order to: Church of the

New Vision; Mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Canada. For information, please contact B. Brown at 718-6713748, T. Gavin at 917-587-5057 or church office, 718-671-8746. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for students in Grades 1 through 8. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY, 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (Located in the Dreiser Community Center). Thought for this week: God inhabits in the praises of His people. Psalm 22:3 We are the object of God’s affection and love. When you feel far away from God, praise will bring you back to Him. Praise and gratitude will always be a

road to get back to His loving arms. God inhabits in the praises of His people. He feels right at home in the heart of those who praise Him. When we thank God, regardless of our feelings, it opens your heart until gratitude begins to flow freely. We can learn God’s love language. We can praise and be grateful for this will open our eyes and remove the blinders to see His glory every day. We want to remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and

supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back. Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the Love of God. CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prayer

& Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m. Worship and the Word Children’s Church - 5years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained SPECIAL EVENT Every first Sunday of the month, the service is bilingual. ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, cofounders; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 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 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Reading from Holy Scripture: Gospel of Luke 19:28-48

Thought of the Week: “Christ was lifted upon a cross that we might be lifted out of sin.” Palm Sunday Message to the community: The Lord God is in our midst, touching and changing lives; God of our Mothers/Fathers is ready to embrace you where you are - God can, does, turn bitter lives into healed spirit-filled men and women. Weekly Activities Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome; Never a fee, and is non-sectarian! Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome! Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Channel

70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NONPERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc. Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Sunday morning, 9:00 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-3753837. God bless all our donors. Upcoming Event - Spring Revival, April 30 - May 2. —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. On Wednesday, April 16, all Bible study classes has been cancelled for Wednesday, April 16. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:00 p.m. We invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, May 13 for the next Men’s Prayer Service. The Sunday School’s Easter program will be held

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-790-9120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets on Monday & Wednesday. Schedule: Sunday Worship-Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer/spoken Word; Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. www.rosarioministries.com. For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873. CB 10 approved Co-op City Family

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on Easter Sunday (April 20) at 9:30 a.m. Please join us and support the youth. Easter Sunday service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Please stay for the service as we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. The Men’s and Women’s Day Service will be held on Sunday, April 27, in the Einstein Community Center, in Room 45. The speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Evangelist Lynette Shelborne-Barfield, Pastor/Founder of Living Hope Ministry for Outreach and Evangelism, in Arverne, Rockaway, Queens. The speaker for the 3:30 p.m. service will be Rev. Carl McCluster, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Bridgeport, CT. The theme is: “Men and Women Working Together in Christian Love,” from Romans 8:28. Everyone is invited to this joyous celebration. Beginning July 7 to August 22, the church will have a summer Liturgical Performing Arts intensive day program for ages 6 – 17. This program will

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Fun Day on June 21 in Casals Place. We are continuing our Women’s Studies for the next 10 weeks in our 11:30 a.m. Sunday School class. Archbishop Rosario will be teaching the men’s class on Sundays - “How God Makes Men.” Beginning Monday, 4/14 – Holy Week, the sanctuary will be open for prayer nightly at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, 4/20, we will have ONE SERVICE AT 11:00 A.M. Tomorrow is Palm Sunday which marks Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. I hope Sunday is not the only day of the week you go to God, each Sunday is special but today more so...Happy Palm Sunday! It is also the beginning of Holy Week and it’s time to look back and remember what Christ has done for you. He had you on His mind over 2000 years ago! Palm Sunday is all about the voluntary death of Jesus.

include daily Bible study, prayer, and writing, African drumming, theatre, poetry literature, gospel music, field trips and games. Private voice lessons and piano will also be provided. The Director will be Bro. Alfred Gallman who has over the past 35 years answered the need for dance, music, and theater training in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Tri-State area. The Liturgical Performing Arts Intensive program will end with a performance that will showcase their program experience. Additional information will be available soon. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

He came to die. He planned to die. He intended to die. -Luke 13:33. Many years ago, He rode a donkey, not a horse. Peace is still the way He travels. We remember not just Jesus’ entry in to Jerusalem in the past, but also his entry in the future. On Palm Sunday, Jesus had the bigger picture in mind; He looked beyond the present and thought about the world’s future. As we recognize Palm Sunday, how you would welcome the Lord Jesus Christ into your own life on a daily basis. Matt. 21:1-11. Have a blessed Palm Sunday. Remember a week before he was crucified like a criminal, he rode into the city a king. May the spirit of this holy occasion, the warmth of the season make your heart bloom with joy & happiness, have a blessed Palm Sunday. —Bishop Dr. Nancy Rosario

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Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book. Family Night: Friday night family night is back. Come and have an enjoyable time for the whole family. Starts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer.

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Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS:

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT - ALL ARE WELCOME Thursday, April 17th, 7:30 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service in conjunction with Co-op City Baptist Church *Friday, April 18th, 12:00 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE – “THE SEVEN LAST WORDS.” Preachers: Rev. Dr. Leonard Jarvis, Salvation Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. Fred Burrell, Fellowship Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, Co-op City Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Johnson, Caanan Baptist Church, NYC; Rev. Dr. Benjamin Whipper Jr., Jehovah-Jireh Church, NYC; Rev. Malobe Sampson, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. C. Eugene Overstreet, New Covenant Baptist Church of Christ, Jersey City, NJ. April 20th - RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER SUNDAY) **5:30 a.m. – Sunrise Service

11:00 a.m. – Morning Service *Fish Fry after Good Friday service sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry **Sunrise Breakfast after Sunrise Service sponsored by the North Carolina Team Saturday, April 26th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Trip to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Donation: $43. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 8620838. Saturday, May 3rd, 4:00 p.m. – The Hospitality Ministry invites you to join us in A PRE-MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, featuring the Master of Entertainment, internationally renowned MR. HUNTER HAYES. A jazz legend and Emmy Award winner, Mr. Hayes has performed with such great artists as James Brown, Miles Davis and Lonnie Youngblood. It will be held in Room 31, Bartow Shopping Center, Co-op City. Admission: $27 for adults; $15 for children 17 and

under. For tickets and/or additional information, contact: (718) 671-6122, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-3181. Saturday, May 24th, 3:00 p.m. – The Deborah Women’s Ministry presents the NYC WOMEN OF GOSPEL & SONG CONCERT featuring Keisha Washington, Community Protestant Church; Bishop Mary Freeman, Emmanuel Church of God; Rev. Lois Giles, Seventh Lights Baptist Church and Rev. Audrey Jones, Friendly Baptist Church. Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 862-9172. Saturday, June 21st – Join the Willing Workers on a SPRING FLING. Enjoy a fun-filled day in Pennsylvania with many activities, including a Southern comfort dinner and live blues and jazz show at. Donation: $110. For tickets and/or additional information, call Warmdaddy’s, (718) 320-4278 or (718) 671-8658. —Evan Mitchell

Jealousy—At the Root of Evil Lucifer, the most magnificent creature from the hands of God, was given the highest place in heaven outside of the Godhead. His honor, beauty, and intelligence were supreme, yet sin nevertheless grew within him (Ezek. 28:12–15). The perfect peace and happiness of all creatures was greatly disturbed by this act of self-exaltation and jealousy toward Christ. “I will make myself like the Most High” (Isa. 14:14, NIV) was the thought that triggered dissension, rebellion, violence, and much pain to all inhabitants of heaven and then to the entire human family. “Satan was jealous of Jesus. He wished to be consulted concerning the formation of

man, and because he was not, he was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred. He desired to receive the highest honors in heaven next to God.” By contrast, we look at Jesus. The inception of sin through jealousy and selfishness is rebuffed by Jesus’ willingness to be humbled to the lowest level of humankind and to be killed, like a criminal, in order that each person may be saved from the ultimate devastation caused by sin (2 Thess. 1:9). Read James 3:16, 17. What contrasts are presented here? What should this tell us about how damaging and demonic jealousy is? Our sinful nature is such that the first bad deed makes the next one easier. When the wrong path is initiated with

jealousy and selfish ambition, the result seems to be a smorgasbord of sin: “disorder and every evil practice” (vs. 16, NIV), as James describes it. The wonderful news is that there is room for another option, one that is “pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere” (vs. 17, NIV). This option is love. Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, 718.320.0518; www.coopcitysdachurch.org. Our services are open to everyone, come as you are. Bread Ministry - Stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. get some for yourself or a neighbor who

may need food. Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer & Praise Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Topic: 4/2, ‘Overcoming Bad Habits’ Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., Christ & His Law Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., COMMUNION SERVICE Sermon: “When I See the Blood” APRIL 19 - COMMUNITY GUEST DAY — “WE ARE CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY - ONE PERSON AT A TIME.” The FOOD PANTRY IS COMING MORE DETAILS TO COME! —Pastor Terry Giles

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service

on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, when we will celebrate Palm Sunday - The Liturgy of the Palms. Lenten Services: Every Wednesday in Lent, Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. Fundraising Events: Raffle tickets are still available for sale. Book of 6 for $5. You are invited to bring a friend to the drawing at the church on Saturday, April 12, 1:00 p.m.

Contact June Grimes, 718-320-0503. St. Joseph’s Seventh Annual Luncheon at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx, Saturday, May 17, 12 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Rolling bar, cocktail reception and lunch, Music by DJ Carol, $7 per person. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation 3day trip to Toronto, Canada, Saturday, August 30 to Monday, September 1. Trip includes 2 nights hotel accommodation, 4 meals, professional guided historic tours and time at the casino. Single $469, Double $389, Triple $339, Quad. $329, Children $239. Prices are per person and

a payment plan is available. For those on the payment plan, the 3rd deposit is now due. Please call June at 718-320-0503. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-3200844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Make your face to shine upon your servant, *and in your loving-kindness save me.” (Psalm 31:16) —M Chambers

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

Einstein

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Mon., Apr. 14

Apple juice Sliced turkey Red potato salad Health salad Alt: Egg salad

Tues, Apr. 15

JASA Closed for Passover

Thurs., April 17

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games Rm 31 9:30am - 11:30am Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m. Rm 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm 31 Bingo 1–3:30 p.m. Rm 31 Card Games2-4 p.m., Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm 31 Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Social Dance Club Music by Cecilia Tenconi - Every 2nd Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m.Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/ Jenifer 10–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

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

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Dominoes

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10:00am, Rm. 45

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

Stay Well Exercise

Line Dancing

Mind Teasers

Around The Lunch Table

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

11:30am, Rm. 49

Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm,

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

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

Rm. 2

JASA Closed for Passover

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

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

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

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

JASA Closed for Passover

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

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WEEKLY TRIPS

Monday or Friday: Monday or Friday :

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PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

$15

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

JASA Closed for Passover

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

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm 49

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

10:00 – 11:00 – Rm. 2

10:00am – 11:00am, Rm. 45

WEEKLY TRIPS

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Crochet and Knitting

Library

Apple juice Vegetable chopped liver

Wed., Apr. 16

Fri., April 18

Wed., April 16

Tues., April 15

Mon., April 14

Bartow

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

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

Einstein 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

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

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Egg salad or tuna salad

Thurs., Apr. 17

Orange pineapple juice Stuffed cabbage

Fri., Apr. 18

Orange juice Baked chicken breast Marsala

Alt: Hot fish

Whole wheat bread Whole wheat hamburger bun Fresh fruit

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Hot fish

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Upcoming Events/Trips

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

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include RT transportation! JASA will be closed Tuesday, April 15th & Monday, April 21st for Passover. The Big Apple Senior Strollers 2014 Walking Groups – Participate in Walk with Ease, the Arthritis Foun-dation’s evidence-based walking program every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. meet at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 & every Friday, 10:30 a.m. meet at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7. Free Computer class for seniors 60 years or better – Einstein Loop computer lab, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35. Every Monday, April 7th to June 30th. Beginners course, 9-10 a.m. (full); Intermediate (full) course, 10-11 a.m.; Advance course, 11: a.m.–12 p.m. Seats still available. Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. All 3 courses are for 11 weeks. Only 7 seats available. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Fridays, April 25th, May 9th, 23rd, June 6th & 20th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income, & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718320-2066. Earth Day Celebration ‘Birdhouse Painting Party.’ Tuesday, April 22nd, 24 p.m. 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7. Painting supplies will be provided and refreshments will be served. Please call the Dreiser Senior Center to register, 718320-1345. (Only 24 spots are available). The Einstein Senior Center, Room 49, will be open on Saturday, April 26th from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Live entertainment by DJ Woody. Lunch will be served 12:301:30 p.m. Special Bingo from 9–11 a.m. $2. The Dreiser Loop Senior Center, room 4 will be open on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Live entertainment by DJ Jamal – Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. $2. Menu for both centers: BBQ ribs w/macaroni &

cheese/green salad w/carrots & avocado. Stew Leonard’s – Friday, April 18th, $5, 2 hrs. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein Loop - 9:45 a.m., Dreiser Loop 10 a.m. Please call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. Wal-Mart – Friday, April 25th, $15, Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9:00 a.m. Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. Empire Casino – Monday, April 28th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow - 10 a.m., Einstein Loop - 10:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 10:30 a.m. Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. Circle Line – Tuesday, April 29th, $35 for JASA members and $40 for non JASA members. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8 a.m., Bartow - 8:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 8:30 a.m. Boat leaves pier 83 at 10 a.m. sharp – only 37 seats available. Full Time driver needed, with CDL Passenger Endorsement License Monday through Friday. Applications available at JASA Senior Center Administrative Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, April 14th, 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For info.: 718-320-2066. Grandparent Connection – Grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday -May 1st, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, you may contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139, or 917-734-5935. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, April 22nd, 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave. Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-3202066.

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aFYI: Meeting scheduled for MONDAY, APRIL 14th — 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Come early to pay dues and pay for your tickets for the Anniversary Celebration… Looking forward to seeing all of you at the anniversary…. REMINDER: Our Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for THURSDAY, MAY 29, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. (Cocktail hour, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.) at Eastwood Manor — $70/person. Contact Stella B. – 718-379-2088 or Delores C. – 718-671-1672 or Room O – 718-320-1946. All money is due at the April meeting. Get well wishes to Vice President Helen Blakes. NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES May 21 – The Magic of Motown at Foxwoods’ Fox Theatre – Stroll down memory lane with the Temptations,

Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The O’Jays, The Platters and many more…SOLD OUT; WAITING LIST AVAILABLE…$84/pp includes reserved seating, free buffet, $10 slot play, transportation and gratuities… contact Jean, 718-379-3742. July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the Hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)… $280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241 August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights…Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I-$1,438; Balcony: E-2-$1,738; Balcony: E-1$1,788; Single inside cabin: N$1,827; Outside cabin: I-$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — $350 deposit will secure early-bird rates….contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Sunday, April 13 is the beginning of Holy Week. Tuesday, April 15 is the beginning of Passover. Wednesday, April 16—There will be no Bingo. Wednesday, April 23—Going to Courtlandt, N.Y. for luncheon and show, The Rat Pack. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop, and Dreiser Loop. Price: $69. Menu: Fruit cup, salad, prime rib of beef, chicken marsala, and stuff filet of Sole, coffee, tea, soda, dessert, complimentary drink or beer and soda. Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Rome, N.Y. for luncheon and show,

The Jersey Boys. Wonderful music of Frankie Valle and Four Seasons. Price is $79. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. All payments must be paid by May 15. Menu: fruit cup, minestrone soup, half chicken, London Broil and Tilapia, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Get well wishes to Rose Koenoer. Everyone at Goose Island misses you. See Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call 718-379-9613. Also call Mary at 718-379-4899 in the evening. Don’t forget to pay our dues. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

OFFICE: We are open 2 days a week, Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. FLEA MARKET: We are now selling jewelry; many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢ each, 5 for $1;

hard covered books are 50¢ each. We have walkers for $10 and $15 each. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor. Pennies, pennies...please bring them to the office. —Arlene Rodriquez

Wishing everyone a happy birthday and/or anniversary this month of April. Our luncheon show at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse was enjoyed by all and we thank all in attendance for their support of our organization. Moses at the Millennium Theatre has been sold out. Luggage tags will be sent to you just as soon as we receive them. Time of pick-up will be at 7:30 a.m. Pick-ups will be at: Einstein Loop at 7 a.m., Asch Loop at 7:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 7:30

a.m. Please be at your stop 15 to 20 minutes before pick-up. For more information, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta at 718-6712958. Mildred Morgenstern at this time is at the Regis Nursing Home recuperating nicely. We wish her well and miss her. Good health and healings are wished to all. Remember the homebound and those in nursing homes. Give them a call. —Lydia Ruas

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

Passover – ‘Zeman Cheiruseinu’ - is the time of our freedom, when G-d revealed Himself to man in history. By taking the Jews out of the vast concentration camp that was Egypt, He demonstrated that He cares for this world and controls the destiny of nations and individuals. As we sit down to our Seder, this idea resonates with topicality. We have seen, in the past few years, the collapse of the tyrants of Eastern Europe, and winds of change in Russia with its accompanying mass aliyah. All this would have seemed inconceivable a few years ago. But what is freedom? It is, apparently, a simple concept, but the simplest concepts are often the most difficult. Paradoxically, freedom bears the seeds of its own destruction. If everyone is free to do exactly as he pleases, then no one is free, because everyone will be limited, or affected, by other people’s freedom. Freedom has meaning only if it is directed towards others; if we care about others - especially the less fortunate and less powerful and use our freedom to help them.

This is the fundamental message of Passover: that the “children of Israel are MY servants,” and not “servants to servants;” that they subordinate themselves to G-d, not enslave other men. “Do not upset or oppress the stranger,” says the Torah, “for you know the soul of the stranger. Were you not, after all, yourselves strangers in Egypt?” Matzah is the plainest, simplest, most humble of foods: water and flour that has not fermented. Fermentation, said the Rabbis, symbolizes hubris and arrogance, whereas unleavened bread is the epitome of humility and simplicity. Pesach is not a time (as some might think) for gorging ourselves on all manner of Passover foods. It is an occasion for quiet reflection on our fundamental moral values. If it is really to be that most simple (and difficult) of times - the time of our freedom - it is up to us to make it so, by our relationship with others. My best wishes to the entire Jewish community for a happy and meaningful Passover, taking to heart the many important messages that this holiday has to offer.

Young Israel of Co-op City

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

lighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place(behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1718-379-6920. Note: New office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, April 11th is at 7:11 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, April 12th at 8:12 p.m. Sale of Chametz will be for one hour after Saturday service and Sunday, April 13th from 9:30 to 2:00 p.m. Coming Events: Saturday, April 12th at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon. NOTE***Passover starts on Monday, the Eve of April 14th. Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15th, Wednesday, April 16th ends at 8:16 p.m., also Monday, April 21st and on Tuesday, April 22nd, Yizkor services at 10:30 a.m. Pasover

ends at 8:23 p.m. Wishing all of you a Zissnen Pesach. Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. Mimi Berlofsky is home now and feeling a lot better. Calls are welcome, 347-4274526. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mildred Morgenstern. Dues for 2014 are due NOW!! Thank you. Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity. To our neighbors and friends in the Co-op City community, a Happy Easter. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom. —Miriam Berlofsky

The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on MONDAY, May 5. The COST: $33 per person with a $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. Payment is due by April 28. We would appreciate if you would send your check to: The Traditional

Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. (PLEASE NOTE PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED). Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

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SHALOM Jewish George Farr - Funeral Director Funeral “The Bronx Jewish Community Home, Inc. Memorial Chapel” (718) 828-9222 (718) 828-1700 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

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“Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey—riding on a donkey’s colt.” Zechariah 9:9 (NLT) Prayer for Palm Sunday: Almighty God, on this day, your son Jesus Christ entered the holy city of Jerusalem and was proclaimed King by those who spread garments and palm branches along his way. Let those branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our Lord, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life. In his name we pray. Amen. All are invited to join us tomorrow, Palm Sunday, for afternoon Praise &

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 644-0951, email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study; Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Children's Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority." Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! PRAYER: I pray for unity, within the

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church Worship Service beginning at 3:45 p.m. Greater Love is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church telephone: 347-920-5607. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible Study: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m.

Lesson for April 13th – A Messianic Priest-King. Reading: Jeremiah 23:5-6, Zechariah 6:9-14, John 19:1-5 Sunday Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Young Peoples’ Preparation for Service: Wed. evenings, 6:30-7:30 Wednesday Evening Prayer: 7:30 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday evenings, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Special Announcements Good Friday: April 18th Come & Watch the “Son of God” and “The Passion of the Christ.” Followed by Prayer. Kindly contact the church for movie times. Friends and Family Day Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 p.m. We welcome our friends, neighbors and fam-

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community, from the Board of Directors, to Marion Scott Realty and the entire Riverbay staff. I pray that there will always be a recognition and high regard for all cooperators and that all will be treated with respect. I pray that cooperators will do the same. I pray that all will galvanize around one single goal, to make our unique community as positive and safe as possible. In Jesus' name, amen. Affinity Study And Prayer Groups: Pastor Jenkins is leading three unique Bible Study and Prayer Groups specifically designed for families affected by Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, Incarceration/Formerly Incarcerated and Unemployment. These groups meet once per week independent of each other. God has gifted Pastor Jenkins with an understanding of His Word which not only gives

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greater understanding to others, but that leads those receiving to deeper relationship with God and greater feeling of selfworth. Call Pastor Jenkins at 718-6440951 to obtain the group locations which are confidential especially for Domestic Violence victims. Please join us, February 29, at 3 p.m. in front of the Townhouse Diner for our monthly Prayer Walk. Prayer changes things! Good Friday Worship, April 18, 10 a.m., Dreiser, Room 4, we have dynamic preachers of the Gospel bringing the 7 Last Words of Jesus from the Cross. Please join us, we will have a light lunch. Faith Café is our giveback to the community...a hot restaurant-style meal served every 3rd Sunday (April 20) at 12 p.m.

ily to join us for this blessed gathering. Food Pantry: We welcome donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please bring items to the church. The pantry will open shortly. However, if you have an urgent need simply call the church and leave a message. Christian Book Drive: Please donate your unused or surplus Bibles, Christian books, Bible dictionaries/encyclopedias & inspirational books to the church library. Please call the church and leave a message to arrange a pick up. Presiding Elder Landrum & Pastor Carol Landrum thank you, our Co-op City community, for your continued love and support for Greater Love. God bless you! Peace & blessings! —Pastor Carol Landrum

REENTRY/RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MINISTRY: If you or someone you know has a son or daughter in a juvenile detention center, please contact Pastor Jenkins. She is personally providing a "Without My Child" Brunch for 20 mothers. Please share this information, being separated from a child for any reason is very difficult. Blessings. THE POSTPONED—HOLD DATE: May 3, Auditions for the Better Youth Generation Performing Choir for ages 6-18. Children do not need prior experience, but will need to commit if selected. Each performing child will receive annual college scholarship setasides. The initial choir will concert will be held in December. Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah Jenkins

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(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

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1. CHURCH WORSHIP SPACE AVAILABLE: St. Paul's Episcopal /Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul's Place off Washington Avenue, Bronx, wishes to rent out its Worship space on Saturdays and other week days. The Worship space can also be made available for rent on Sundays after 3pm. The Church can seat over three hundred people. 2. 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012. If interested, call Father Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment. 5/10 •

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