Co-op City Times 04/13/13 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 48 No. 15

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Teamwork leads to quick arrest of Co-op City murder suspect BY BILL STUTTIG Tireless police work and the uniting of the resources of the 45th Precinct and Coop City Public Safety Department led to the arrest of a Co-op City resident suspected of murdering another man by shooting him four times in the head late last Saturday night near Dreiser Loop. Michael Wright, age 30, a former Coop City resident who lived in the Baychester community, was found dead in the middle of the street with four bullet wounds in his head near the intersection of Dreiser Loop and DeFoe Place shortly before 10 p.m. on April 6th.

The heinous and cold blooded nature of the assassination-type murder sent shock waves through the community and the city while it propelled both departments into an around-the-clock effort to try to quickly find the dangerous individual who could commit such a crime. Chief Frank Apollo, Commander of the Department of Public Safety, said Public Safety detectives worked through the night and all day the next day combing over surveillance video from each of the dozens of cameras on and in buildings (Continued on page 2)

Scene near the intersection of Dreiser Loop and DeFoe Place at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Saturday night after a man was found fatally shot four times in the head. (Photo submitted by a cooperator)

Brief outage Monday evening caused by failed transformer BY JIM ROBERTS The power went out in Buildings 1522 early Monday evening when a transformer in Building 16 burned out during routine preventive maintenance work. Electricity from Co-op City’s power plant also went out in the Broun, Adler and Asch Townhouses near those buildings and the Bartow Shopping Center on April 8, according to Riverbay Power Plant Director Brian Reardon. The Building 16 transformer burned up two phases causing the fault and tripping the main D-1 feeder. “The system worked as it was designed,” Reardon said. “If there is a fault on a feeder, the main breaker trips to protect the rest of the system.” Full power was restored two hours later after Riverbay workers went into each of the affected buildings and manually switched the power back to the other B-3 feeder. The residential buildings in Co-op City are normally powered by two feeders, but when preventative maintenance is being done, one of the feeders has to be shut

down for the safety of the workers handling the electrical systems. Normally, when a fault occurs in a feeder, the other feeder will automatically keep the electricity running. But when there is only one feeder operating, the system will shut off the power. “When both feeders are normally in, there is a breaker designed to do this automatically within the building, but when you take out one of the feeders, it can’t go anywhere,” Reardon said. “The one downside of maintenance that we do every three to four years is that you leave yourself a little vulnerable, but there’s no way around that.” The electrical equipment that failed is original to the construction of Co-op City and is more than 40 years old. A transformer converts higher voltage down to lower voltage. The Power Plant produces electricity at 13,200 volts which is reduced down to 480 volts by the transformers that feed into the buildings. Smaller transformers on various floors inside the buildings then reduce that to household voltage used in the apartments.

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Official candidates in 2013 Riverbay Board election to be certified April 23 BY ROZAAN BOONE The official candidates who will compete for one of the five open seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors will be announced on Tuesday, April 23, at the Candidates’ Meeting which will be held in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 8 p.m. Last Monday, April 1, at the conclusion of the petition period to run in this year’s Board election, 16 potential candidates who had picked up qualifying petitions since they became available on Monday, March 18, 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 22nd election. Among the 16 potential candidates are all five of the incumbent Board Directors running for re-election this year—Helen Atkins, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago and Raymond Tirado. The other shareholders who returned their petitions include some shareholders who have run for the Board in the past, some who have served on the Board previously, and some who are new candidates. They

include Emanuel Armfield, Frank Belcher, William Craft, William Gordon, Amrendra Singh, Kevin Lambright, Sebastian Ulanga, Charles Phipps, Emmanuel Torres, Cynthia Isales and Leslie Peterson. With the petition period over, non-resident Riverbay staff conducted electronic signature verification on each of the signed petitions. This process was supervised by Riverbay’s senior counsel, Michael Munns; Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2013 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 2013 Election Committee also verified that none of the candidates are indebted to the Riverbay Corporation and are up to date in the payment of their maintenance charges before compiling the final list of candidates. The official field of candidates will be announced at the Candidates’ meeting on Tuesday, April 23, in Room 31 of the (Continued on page 2)

Police, Public Safety seek suspect in Wednesday’s shooting outside Building 19 BY BILL STUTTIG 45th Precinct and Public Safety investigators are seeking a Co-op City man who they believe is responsible for shooting another man in the leg at approximately 7:30 Wednesday evening outside of Building 19. Captain James McGeown, Comm-

ander of the 45th Precinct, said that the shooting was possibly precipitated by a dispute between two male individuals over a woman. The Captain added that there was absolutely no connection between this shooting and the shooting (Continued on page 4)

Pathway to the Park … Work began earlier this month on a new Greenway along the Hutchinson River Parkway as it runs through Co-op City. The Greenway, which will run under the Hutchinson River Bridge and up a graduated incline onto the bridge leading to Pelham Bay Park on the other side is designed to connect an existing Greenway along Pelham Parkway with this new section, providing direct access to the natural beauty and attractions of the park. Concerns that Riverbay expressed during the planning stages for the Greenway have been largely addressed. General Manager Vernon Cooper said, “Safety measures that the city will put in place ensure that the passage for cyclists and pedestrians are safeguarded as the landscape around this area is cleared of weeds, dead trees, debris and any other items that may have obstructed views of the path in front and behind them, which is paramount in terms of safety.” Photo by Bill Stuttig

Murder in the vicinity of the murder while they helped 45th Precinct Detectives in their attempt to identify possible witnesses to the crime. One key potential clue in the case came as a Public Safety officer reported that he responded to a report of a confrontation in the area of Building 2 approximately 30 minutes before the shooting. He and several officers called in for back-up and moved in to break up the potential fight. The two principal alleged combatants were not armed and stated to officers that they were only playing around. Approximately thirty minutes later, that alleged horseplay escalated into murder. According to Chief Apollo, on the day after, as the murder investigation was continuing, the same officer who originally responded to the reported fight behind Building 2 returned to the area to piece together events connecting the earlier confrontation with the murder and his work provided information essential to

Election Bartow Community Center at 8 p.m. The official list of candidates will then be published in the Saturday, April 27th issue of the Co-op City Times. “All candidates and their supporters must keep in mind that there should be absolutely no electioneering until after they are officially certified on the evening of Tuesday, April 23, at 8 p.m.,” said Director Bailey. “We urge candidates and their supporters to read the 2013 Election Rules and to adhere to them because the Election Committee is seriously monitoring all election-related activities, and you can be eliminated if you don’t follow the rules.” Director Bailey also stated that if any potential candidate needs clarification or explanation of any election rule, they should contact the Election Committee in writing, in care of the Riverbay Legal Department, and the committee will respond expeditiously. Correspondence to the 2013 Election Committee should be sent to Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2013 Election Committee, c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Once the candidates are certified next Tuesday at 8 p.m., the election period officially begins and the candidates and their supporters may begin campaigning 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 23. In addition to its chair, the 2013 Election Committee is made up of its co-Chair, Director Othelia Jones, and shareholders Michelle Davy, James Estwick, Lauretta Jaysura, Deborah Henry and Sonja Maxwell. This week, Director Francine Reva Jones, who was also named a co-Chair of the 2013 Election Committee, was released in accordance with general election rules A (e) and (f). The 2013 Election Committee continues to impress upon shareholders the importance of participating in the Board election on Wednesday, May 22nd.

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solving the case. A short time later, a suspect was brought into the 45th Precinct stationhouse for questioning. He was placed under arrest later that evening by 45th Precinct detectives and charged with murder. Captain James McGeown, Commander of the 45th Precinct, said that the arrest was the result of good police work on the part of both agencies, particularly the Public Safety officer who responded to the first dispute and provided the connection between the murder and those individuals involved in the prior incident. According to the 45th Precinct, the victim had no arrest record and the suspect had no arrest record in New York, but there were some prior drug related arrests in Connecticut. The Captain added that the murder appeared to be motivated by some prior dispute. According to the criminal complaint released by the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the suspect is identified as William

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“All eligible shareholders should make a concerted effort to come down to their lobby and cast their votes for the five candidates of their choice,” said Director Bailey. “There are no excuses, the voting machines will be right there in your building lobbies. It is very important that we make the quorum so we do not unnecessarily prolong the election which will end up costing us more in the long run.” This year, 5,013 votes are needed for a quorum. Shareholders are also urged to attend at least one of the two official Candidates’ Forums that have been scheduled by Riverbay. The first forum will take place on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center, and the other on Monday, May 13, also at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. “If you cannot make either of the official Candidates’ Forums, please check with your building association to see if a candidates’ meeting has been scheduled and try your best to attend that meeting or one in a neighboring building where you will be able to meet and hear from the candidates directly about what their views are on issues facing the community,” said Director Bailey. As of this week, 6 building associations have so far responded with their requests to host a Candidates’ meeting in their respective building, and others who would like to host similar Candidates’ meetings are urged to do so before the 5 p.m., Monday, April 22nd deadline. Building associations and community organizations that would like to schedule a candidates’ meeting must send their request in writing to the chair of the 2013 Election Committee, Director Eleanor Bailey, c/o the Riverbay Legal Department. Since only one building meeting per day will be allowed on a first come, first served basis, Director Bailey is urging all those who are considering a Candidates’ meetings to submit their date and time as soon as possible so they can be approved by the Election Committee.

Bigaud, also known as Will, age 30. He has been charged with murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. According to the DA’s office, he was remanded, held without bail. His next scheduled court appearance was April 12th, yesterday. According to the complaint from the DA’s office, Bigaud is accused of shooting his victim four times in the head, causing his death. Chief Apollo praised the work of Public Safety’s detectives and officers along with the 45th Precinct in arresting a suspect less than 48 hours after the heinous crime. In a letter to the force after the arrest, Apollo stated: “Please be advised that at this time, I would like to officially commend members of the Detective Squad and uniformed patrol for their dedication and commitment involving the investigation on the shoot-

ing/homicide which occurred on Saturday evening, 4/6/2013. The effort of these members was crucial in aiding the 45th Pct. Detective Squad in arresting a Co-op City resident for this heinous crime. The detectives and officers worked through the clock to ensure that this dangerous individual was removed from the community in a quick and efficient manner.” Apollo goes on to state in the letter to the Public Safety force, “Unfortunately, crimes will occur no matter how much we try to prevent them, but one key element is when they do occur that we aggressively investigate them and bring the culprit to justice as quickly and efficiently as possible. When this is done, it sends a strong message to the community and to potential criminals that when a crime does occur in Co-op City, we will work day and night to make sure you are removed from the streets of our community and you will no longer bring grief and harm to others.”

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Co-oDrive Blood Next CB#10 Meeting Thursday The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held this Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., at Villa Barone, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. Please make every effort to attend. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Riverbay Home Improvement Fair The Riverbay Home Improvement Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, in the Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor. If you are shopping for appliances, kitchen cabinets, shower doors, light fixtures, closet doors, painting, co-op insurance, carpet cleaning, window treatments, carpeting/flooring and other improvements for your home, please make every effort to attend. There will be door prizes. On Saturday, May 4, doors will open at 10 a.m. and the fair will run until 7 p.m. On Sunday, May 5, the fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Scholarship Applications Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto has announced that applications for 2013 Co-op City College Scholarships are currently available for pick-up. The Co-op City College Scholarship Committee gives out $500 scholarships to deserving Co-op City high school seniors who plan on entering college the following fall. Applications can be picked up at the office of Assemblyman Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center, Room 12, and from local high school college guidance counselors. All applications must be submitted no later than May 13, 2013. For information, please call (718) 892-2235.

Special award presentation to Public Safety Captain James McGeown of the NYPD’s 45th Precinct will present special awards to some Public Safety officers for their assistance in working on and resolving criminal acts which took place in Co-op City. This presentation will take place at the next 45th Precinct Community Council meeting which is scheduled to be held in Co-op City on Thursday, May 2, in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Please come out to the meeting for valuable information from the precinct commander and also to show your support to our Public Safety officers.

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Annual Income Affidavits BY LOUIS SALEGNA, Controller The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed at the end of March to all cooperators, including new move-ins on or before April 1, 2013 as required by the Private Housing Finance Law (excluded are those cooperators on the Section 8 Program). The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2013. Currently, surcharges based upon 2011 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2013. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 based upon data taken from your 2012 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2012 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2012 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2013. Please estimate your income and identify it as “Estimated Income.” Please note that failure to file an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return will cause you to be subjected to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form. I n ca ses wher e th er e a r e t wo sh a r eholder s of a n a pa r tm ent a nd if one of th e sha r eholder s ha s p er ma nent ly va ca ted t he a p a r tm ent , it is im por t a nt t ha t th e r em a in ing sh a r eh old er su bm its d ocum en ta tion to R iver b a y C or por a t ion a s t o wher e th e va ca t ing sh a r eh old er cur r en tly r esid es. Accep ta ble docu ment a t ion cou ld be (1) dr iver ’s license with cur r ent a d dr ess; (2) cop y of t he a p a r tm en t lea se; (3) u tility bill with cu r r ent a d dr ess. I f t his d ocum ent a tion is not

su bm itt ed wit h th e I ncome Affidavit , t he in com e a ffid avit will b e r etu r n ed a s incom plete unt il t he d ocu ment a t ion is su b m it t ed . T h e sh a r eh old er will b e lia b le for a ll sur ch a r ges a ssessed, a nd no cr edits will be issu ed for su r cha r ges a lr ea d y a ssessed . Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2012. You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge. Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully. As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Tuesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 35. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

On Saturday, March 16th, Zodiacs had its annual banquet where we had plenty of food, awards and good company. This year, I asked the board to add an additional award, the Most Promising Athlete of the Year. This award was for a girl and boy 8 years and younger who have shown that they have the potential to be a highly ranked national athlete in the future. The winners of these awards were Adaria Reeves and Dantae Lindo. Just to see these young athletes develop was a treat. Adaria was at her first national meet during August of 2012, where she performed ok. I told her mother that I had a plan for Adaria, but I need someone to assist me. She introduced me to her bother. Adaria’s uncle and I worked with Adaria throughout the remaining summer and fall. Plus, she worked out with the team and other coaches when we returned for regular practice in the fall. The hard work paid off, she took 2nd in the Colgate Women Games and broke two meet records in the USATF Indoor National Championship. Dantae also went to his 1st national meet in December of 2012 and ran ok. I had him work out with the distance runners, which he didn’t like. His mother and I had a talk with him and convinced him that the hard work will pay off. He bought into it and it paid off. He anchored his relay team at the USATF Indoor National Championship to place them on the podium and medal in the 800

meter race. We also gave out the Most Improved Athletes awards to Sukanya Wade, Tiara Williams, Shem Spencer and Taje Nelson. They all had a great year and showed sufficient improvement from last year and the results paid off. Sukanya qualified for the USATF 2012 JOs, Colgate Women Games finals and USATF Indoor Championship. Tiara also qualified for the Colgate Women’s Games. Shem qualified for the USATF 2012 JOs and was one of (MVA) Most Valuable Athletes, Tyron Ingram and Giovanna the top freshman athletes Tolbert. 2012 USATF JOs and medalled in the 2013 in PSAL. Taje qualified USATF Indoor National Championship. for the USATF 2012 JOs and medalled at Anyone interested in joining an outthe USATF Indoor National Championship. standing track team, call me at 914-441Our Most Valuable Athletes were 6196 or email at WATCLT@AOL.COM. Giovanna Tolbert and Tyron Ingram. On a personal note, I had a great 15 years Giovanna won 3 national medals. She with the Zodiacs. We won many national medalled in 2012 AAU Cross Country medals and have two national champions. Nationals, 2012 AAU Club Championship Unfortunately, some of the staff and I and the 2013 USATF Indoor National must depart from the Zodiacs, but you will Championship. Tyron Ingram won Gold in be hearing from us again. Thank you for all CSHAA (Catholic High School Athletic of your support. Association), Intersectional and sectional 55 —Winst on Din kin s meter. Cardinal Hayes MPV. Qualified for

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, 2013. 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. Congressmen 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 your 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, 2013 to avoid the assessment of a $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3388.

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death that happened Saturday night on Dreiser Loop. The victim of the shooting was discovered by Public Safety in the lobby of Building 7 a short time after the shooting. He had a gunshot wound in his lower

leg. While Public Safety said he was originally uncooperative with responding officers, the victim revealed a short time later that he first accused his assailant of flirting with his girlfriend. The suspect then reportedly responded by producing

a hand gun and shooting the victim in the leg. The victim retreated from the scene and made it all the way over to the lobby of Building 7 where he was found and treated by EMS and then taken to the

hospital. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Public Safety at 718-671-3050 or NYPD at 1-800CRIMETIPS. All information will be kept confidential.

Building 11 Association We would like to thank everyone who attended our last general membership meeting. We would also like to congratulate our 50/50 and second chance winners. We thank the shareholders who paid and assisted us with our annual Building Association dues collection. We will continue the collection through this month. Please follow the instructions on the envelope that may have been placed under your door. Shareholders, this is your home and we play a major role in keeping it clean and safe. Please, if you drop something, pick it

up. If you spill something, wipe or mop it up. The receptacles in our building lobbies and in front of our buildings are for trash, not household garbage or boxes from BJs and Costo. Also, please continue to call Public Safety and/or 9-1-1 if you see, suspect or smell illegal behaviors going on. You can and should report quality of life (non emergency) matters to our CSO and/or 3-1-1. We are planning a Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 18; Time to be announced. So, let us help you spruce up your apartment/storage room. We will be collecting gently used household goods, pocket-

books, jewelry, books, cards, etc., in our meeting room on Saturday, April 12, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and on the following Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., April 19, May 3, and May 6. Please do not bring clothing, shoes or bedding items. We are partnering with Building 12, 13 and 14 for Summer Fun Day that will take place on Saturday, June 22. Volunteers are needed to help make this event as successful as the 2012 event. Please see one of the Executive Committee members if you would like to volunteer. Information on pre-ordering tee-shirts will be available soon.

We invite everyone to join us on our next BINGO Nite, Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Our next Building Association meeting will be on Monday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Please make every effort to attend. Watch your bulletin board for details. We are wishing our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery. We extend condolences to those that have lost a loved one. To those celebrating a joyous occasion, congratulations. Remember, together we can effect positive change in our community. —Deb or a h D. H en r y

Building 21 Association Our demographics are changing here in our building. It is time we reached out to our new neighbors. It is important that we inform them about our Building Association. It is important for them to know about the committees who decorate our lobbies every holiday, the committees that lobby for better landscaping in our area and the security watch squad committee that keeps an eye out for things that interfere with our quality of life. If you are interested in being a part of some of these committees, come to our next gathering. Yes, I said gathering. Our meetings are so informative and relaxing people ask when

our next gathering will take place. We will be the first Building Association to host the candidates running for seats on the Board of Directors. It is expected to be standing room only for this event. If you know how our regular meetings are attended, you will definitely want to arrive early. This month, it will be on Wednesday, April 24. The time will be 7 p.m., but doors will open at 6:30 p.m. After this month, we will revert back to our regularly scheduled 3rd Tuesdays of the month. The warmer months are about to sneak up on us. Let’s be conscious of where

those who are dear to us are after 10 p.m. Let’s make sure they are not in the hallways, stairwells or back of the building loitering. Let’s remember to be responsible for what belongs to us. If you see someone not adhering to the quality of life standards that have been set and they agreed to when they moved here, then make that phone call to Public Safety. Just a reminder…we are launching a campaign to make sure ventilation in bathrooms without windows is working properly. Please check to make sure the

vents in your bathrooms are working properly. One simple way to do this is to place a sheet of tissue up against the vent. If it is working properly, it will cling to the vent. If not, then the vent is probably not working and you need to contact maintenance. Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: (347) 504-1821. —Kevin L a mb r igh t

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Gun violence It is disheartening to report that there were all gun buyers; a crackdown two separate incidents of gun violence in this Management Corner on gun trafficking; a ban community over the last week, with one incion military style assault dent resulting in a homicide and our prayers go weapons and a ban on out to the family of the young man who was ammunition magazines killed. In both cases, our Public Safety holding more than 10 bulDepartment worked diligently around the lets. clock with NYPD and while there are limits to what we can We will keep the community informed about the recent report because of the ongoing investigations, we do want to shootings as we get more information that we can share with share with the community as much information as we can. you and if you have any comments and/or suggestions, we We are including comments made by Chief Frank would like to hear them. Please contact our Ombudsman, Apollo that were recently submitted in writing to a group of Mr. Joe Boiko, or Lt. Jeff Bowman of our Public Safety cooperators who met regarding the recent gun violence and Department. T HE LOSS OF E LE CT RI C AL P OWE R who raised other concerns, including how our Public Safety officers interact with juveniles in the community. Here are On April 8th, there was a power outage which affected some of the Chief’s comments: Buildings 15-22, the Adler, Asch Loop and Broun Place Sh ooting/Homicide investiga tion - After intense investiTownhouses, Garages 4, 5, & 6 and parts of Shopping gation efforts which involved a collaboration between memCenter #2. The outage occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 8:15 bers of the CCPD Detective Squad, members of the CCPD p.m. It is important to note that most of our transformers that uniformed patrol force and the 45th Precinct Detective bring electrical service into the high rise buildings, townSquad, an arrest of a suspect has been made regarding this house clusters, garages and shopping centers are now incident and he has been charged accordingly. Both the approximately 45 years old. Although these transformers are NYPD and the CCPD worked intensely around the clock still operational, they are subject to failures due in part to and utilized all necessary resources in order to make an arrest in this case. Due to the nature of the incident, I cannot release any further information at this time. Lega l p r ocessing of juveniles – The Co-op City Department of Public Safety on certain occasions may need to take juveniles into custody when it has been deemed that they have committed a violation of law or a crime, such as a misdemeanor or felony. The department is guided by the NYPS procedures and the court system as to the manner in which the juvenile is processed for committing such an offense. Building Sweep s – The department makes every effort to ensure the safety and well being of those residing in high rise buildings within the community. Officers conduct numerous building sweeps (3,045 in 2012) in order to ensure that the stairwells, hallways, and basement areas are clear of potential loiterers who may possibly have criminal intentions. Officers conduct thorough investigations of those persons found loitering in our buildings who cannot present a valid reason as to why they are therein. Some occasions may require the department to take juveniles into custody if the juvenile(s) cannot present a valid reason for being within the locked and secured building. The church working more closely with the Public Safety Department and juvenile arrest type processing-concepts such as this, needs to be discussed through the Board of Directors, as well as their various committees (eg. Security Committee, etc.). The Department of Public Safety is consistently strategizing in order to keep crime levels in the community at low levels. As you may or may not be aware, the year of 2012 saw crime levels in the Co-op City community at an all time low. We consistently ask the community to report to our department any potential issues or suspicious conditions which are observed in the community as reports of this type aid us in helping to keep the community free of crime. The caller may remain anonymous as we act on any and all information we received. There are many things that we can do collectively that help to deter crime and affect arrests for those who are still determined to commit crime in the community, One such deterrent would be to have cooperators report any undesirable behavior and/or criminal activity that you see taking place in the community and it is important to point out that the Public Safety Department is receptive to getting this information anonymously if people are concerned about retaliatory action being taken against them by those who may be involved with the activity in question. Oftentimes, this information will enable us to put initiatives in place that may either deter the activity or arrest the responsible parties for conducting said activities. We also believe that a strong police presence is a deterrent as well. That being said, we have a class of 20 new Public Safety officers who will undergo their mandatory training over the next few months and we anticipate that these officers will become a part of our regular police force by the end of July of this year. In the interim, we are looking to bring on several off duty NYPD officers, under the “Paid Detail” program, to augment the patrols conducted by our Public Safety officers. In addition, we have budgeted for the installation of additional cameras that will enable us to see and record the pedestrian and vehicular traffic coming in and out of the property. We don’t know if the weapons used in the recent shootings here at Riverbay involved illegal hand guns, however, it is clear that any and all efforts made to get illegal weapons off our streets will be beneficial to not only this community, but our entire city as well. Please reach out to our elected officials to encourage them to support President Obama’s Gun Control Plan, which includes legislation on Universal background checks for

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their age. Earlier that day, our Power Plant staff worked with outside contractors who conducted substation maintenance work in the buildings. This work, which is essential to helping to prolong the life of our electrical equipment, is being done throughout the entire complex. In order to do this work, it was necessary to switch the electrical service over from one transformer to another (there are two transformers for each building). At approximately 6:00 p.m., a transformer failed in Building 16 which caused a blackout which affected the aforementioned locations). The transformer could not be reset, therefore, the engineers from the Power Plant had to physically go from building to building to switch the power back over to the first transformer. Power was fully restored to these buildings by approximately 8:15. Unfortunately, this was not a foreseeable problem and the Power Plant, Public Safety, Maintenance, Parking Facilities and Janitorial staff worked closely and promptly with the elevator service people and the New York City Fire Department. At this time, Management would like to take this opportunity to apologize for this unforeseeable inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation and patience in this matter.

Co-op City Times / April 13, 2013

Co-op City Times

Letter to the Editor

Our own opinions To the E ditor : This publication is paid for principally from shareholders monthly carrying charges, Scott Management makes no financial contribution to its weekly contribution. Appropriately, they have been granted a weekly column space for community-related updates they deem essential to our awareness. This is not the time for management to, in any way, project itself for the purpose of a contract renewal when that subject will become the fiduciary responsibility of the

next Board. I find it inappropriate (as all shareholders should) to have Herbert Freedman use “letters” space singling out Board individuals he considers adversaries as if he had them in a court for prosecution…Charges: Freedom of thought and expression he differs with. Scott Management meddled in the past with our Board election by giving the former corrupt Board president’s slate of candidtaes campaign money. I believe we’ve all paid dearly for that alliance. Ultimately, Scott’s one (1) year contract

mandated by terms of the “HUD” loan will be officially subject to either termination or an opportunity to compete against alternate possibilities. It should be then, not now, they can promote their self-esteemed justifications for our consideration, as a contractor. Until then, Mr. Freedman, please hold your opinions undeclared. Residents may be unsophisticated but all are not dense, brainless. Our daily lives are too entwined not to have opinions re: our total management. —M ar ilyn Br a nd

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2013 Election Committee Notice to Building Associations If your Building Association would like to invite candidates to attend a building association meeting, you must submit a written request to the chair of the 2013 Election Committee, Director Eleanor Bailey, on or before Monday, April 22, 2013. There cannot be any additions or changes after this date. No more than one Building Association Candidates’ meeting will be approved per day, on a first-come, first serve basis, from Wednesday, April 18, 2013 through Friday, May 10, 2013. Please send your written request c/o Kerrie-Ann Sutherland in the Legal Department at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. —2013 E lect ion C om m it t ee

Election Committee Notice regarding poll workers Each year, Riverbay requires 160 poll workers who are trained by the New York City Board of Elections and whose names are on the Board of Elections list to work on election day in Co-op City, which, this year, will take place on Wednesday, May 22, when shareholders will vote for five candidates to represent them on the 2013/2014 Riverbay Board of Directors. These are compensated positions. This year, the Election rules and regulations were changed to give preference to trained residents of Co-op City whose names are on the Board of Elections’ list of approved poll workers and who have worked in previous Board elections, and also were

trained by the NYC Board of Elections on the OLD voting machines. For those that have had prior experience and training and who did not work in the 2012 Riverbay Board Election, kindly com e (do NOT call) to the reception desk in the Riverbay Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, and sign u p and you will be contacted by the Election Committee via letter, if needed. If, however, you worked last year, you are already on the list and you do not need to sign up or ca ll. You will be notified by mail of the dates of the training sessions.

2014 STAR Credit The New York City Department of Finance has already notified Riverbay Corporation that residents who were approved for the New York State Tax Relief (STAR) Property Tax Exemption for the 2012-2013 tax year will share approximately $1,121,965. STAR is an annual, one-time tax credit which amounts to $99.28 for those shareholders who qualify for Basic STAR, and $206.04 for shareholders who qualify for Enhanced STAR. This credit was applied to shareholders’ April carrying charge bills if they applied for and were approved by the New York City Department of Finance to receive the credit for the 2012/2013 tax year.

If you did not apply for the STAR tax exemption for the 2012/2013 tax year, please make sure you apply in December, 2013 for the 2013/2014 tax year to meet the February, 2014 deadline, and if you are approved, you will begin to receive the annual credit in April, 2014. Once you have applied for the STAR exemption, there is no need to reapply each year unless you move, or become 65 years of age, in which case you may be eligible for Enhanced STAR, depending on income. For more information on how to apply for STAR, please call 3-1-1 or the NYC Department of Finance at (212) 504-4080.

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Public Safety Report CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it in fact causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or

Public Safety Blotter, April 4-8 Apr il 08, Br oun Townhouses CCPD officers responded to this location to investigate the report of a family dispute. Upon arrival, officers found that a father and son had become embroiled in a physical altercation leaving the son with minor injuries. The son also accused the father of choking him. The father was arrested and charged under the domestic violence guidelines and held at the Bronx Central Booking. Apr il 06, 150 Dr eiser L oop CCPD officers responded to reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had apparently just been shot in the head and succumbed to his injuries. A follow up investigation led to an arrest within days of the shooting. Apr il 04, 100 Benchley Pla ce A teen on his way to school reported to CCPD that he was accosted by three males. One of the males placed a knife against his stomach and demanded money. An accomplice reached into the victim's pockets to search for valuables. As he did so, the victim suddenly bolted and ran to his building effectively getting away from the “would be” robbers. A description was broadcast and CCPD was joined by NYPD plainclothes officers who stopped the suspects. A show up identification was conducted and the victim positively identified all three males and they were placed under arrest. The victim was not injured. The males are facing attempted robbery and weapons possession charges.

Deepest condolences It is with much regret that we announce the passing of Fabien Melendez on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Fabien was a member of the Riverbay Corporation family for over twenty years, working in the Buildings & Grounds Department and later as a union shop steward. Fabien is the father of James Melendez, Office Services’ Corporate Liaison. The viewing will be held on Sunday, April 14, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Clark Funeral Home, 2104 Saw Mill River Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; (914) 962-3333. Funeral mass is on Monday, April 15, commencing at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1377 E. Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588; (914) 528-3547. Interment will be at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, 10 West Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made in honor of Fabien Melendez to St. Jude’s Hospital (www.stjudes.org) or The Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org.) Please join us in keeping the Melendez family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti and even gang-like graffiti has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags” (graffiti signatures) so that when they are caught, they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/citywide_ vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899. Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property

with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (five hundred dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, persecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050. Riverbay Corporation is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of anyone writing graffiti within Co-op City. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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O P P O RT UNI T I E S AT C O -O P C I T Y Tell you r fr ien d s, r ela t ives a n d em p loyer s a b ou t : C O NT R AC T SUM M ARY C on tr a ct 2820 (RE BI D), Design & Insta ll “ H” P iles & C oncr ete C a p for Wa ter Tr ea tment Pr oject: Furnish design and installation of concrete support for water storage tanks. Pr e-Bid M eeting: April 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: May 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: No bonding is required Insur a nce: Insurance is required C on tr a ct 2821, Pur cha se Motor C ontr ol Center s & M ain Br ea ker s: Purchase of motor control centers & main breakers for a water treatment project. Bids Due: April 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: No bonding is required Insur a nce: Insurance is not required C ont r a ct 2834, Insta lla tion of Wa ter Tr ea t ment System: Complete the Construction, Installation, interconnection, and successful commissioning of a complete Make Up Water Treatment System at the Riverbay Cogeneration Facility. Pr e-Bid M eeting: April 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: June 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required I nsur a nce: Insurance is required C ontr act 2838, Ar chitectur al Ser vices a s Needed: Provide professional services for two (2) years as needed for various architectural services in Co-op City as directed by Management of Riverbay Corporation. P r e-Bid M eeting: April 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: May 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: No bonding is required I nsur a nce: Insurance is required C ont r a ct 2840, G oose R ep ella n t Ap p lica t ions: Furnish services to repel geese on Co-op City property Bids Due: April 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: No bonding is required I nsur a nce: Insurance is required C ont r a ct 2839, L ea se & M a in tena nce of C opy M a chines: Riverbay is seeking to lease copiers for various offices throughout the complex. Bids Due: Friday, April 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

C on t a ct : Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com for more information. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. E M P L OYM E NT O P P O R T UNI T I E S There are no employment opportunities to list this week. Please check back next week. *R iver b a y C or p or a t ion is a n eq u a l op p or t u n it y em p loyer *

Co-op City Times / April 13, 2013

Let’s Cut Our Losses I want this community to know what’s going on here and to receive good benefits and services. Now, as reported recently, a little more than half of us are receiving credit from the STAR program. So, now, we must make some changes. STAR Pr ogr a m As reported on March 30, 2013, there were only 8,714 apartments that received the STAR credit on their April 2013 statement. So, my first question was: What happened to everyone else? Now, some people have said to me that they’ve never heard of the NYS School Tax Relief (STAR) program. So, we have to make sure that we get the word out. Now, if you were approved for the Basic STAR program and had a total adjusted gross income of $500,000 or less, then you would have received a $99.28 credit from Riverbay on your April 2013 statement. And, if you’re 65 or older, and were approved for the Enhanced STAR program and had a total adjusted gross income of $79,050 or less, then you would have received a $206.04 credit from Riverbay on your April 2013 statement. Not bad, huh? However, only 8,714 apartments received a credit on their April statement. What about you? If you didn’t receive any credit, then I want you to immediately apply for this program. Hey, the actual deadline is February 28, 2014, but please move on this as soon as possible.) You can get an application at http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/a pply.htm or call 3-1-1. Now, after you’ve filled out and have made a copy of the application, then please mail it to: The NYC Department of Finance, STAR Exemption, PO Box 3120, Church Street Station, New York,

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer

NY 10008-3120. Now, again, I would like for all of our cooperators to know what’s going on here. So, please make sure that you share this information with all of your neighbors, especially the new cooperators. Thanks. Wa shing M achines Just recently, I was just about to wash some colored clothes and I saw a lot of caked-up soap powder in the detergent area. However, that was nothing compared to the residue that I saw in the bleach area. Now, unfortunately, some people are putting way too much detergent and bleach into these washing machines, at different times. And, unfortunately, some of these chemicals are just sitting in this compartment. And, these cleaning agents are being released when the next person washes their clothes. So, my suggestion is to check this removable soap and bleach dispensing compartment before you place your laundry into the machines. This way, you can see if there’s any previous residue that was perhaps left by someone. (You’ll be very upset if you see some stains on your clothes.) Cr ime Last Saturday night, April 8, 2013, a 30-year-old man from Baychester was lying dead in the street on Dreiser and

Defoe Place. He had been shot in the head. Now, I’m asking for a more visible presence of our officers throughout our entire community. Their presence will hopefully deter some of the violence that has been plaguing this community for a long time. Dea ling wit h t he Ca ndida t es Shortly, we’re going to be inundated with ads from some of the candidates. “I did this and that for this community. Therefore, you should vote for me.” However, if a candidate wins, then, they’re going to be in office for three years. So, we need to choose candidates in a wise manner. Therefore, please check out their position on several issues. What is your position about management? Did you vote for or are you in favor of a so-called 1% increase? Do you believe that we should trim our budget? What is your position on open board meetings? Gett ing it Right How did you feel two years ago when the Board voted for a 1% increase and then the state came back and gave us two 3% increases? Were you upset, thereafter, when the state wouldn’t go along with the 1% plan? Now, since I believe this same scenario may be happening all over again, you need to think twice about people that are running for the Board. Are you in favor of a so-called 1% increase? “Yes, we need a 1% increase.” Then, please vote accordingly. Now, please, let me ask you a question. How is it that an average worker, on the Board, or a retired person, on the board, that is fighting for a raise can joyfully back a bloated budget, in my opin-

ion, and approve a carrying charge increase for themselves and this community? How is this possible? In other words, they could care less if our mortgage payments went down by $10 million. They could care less that management increased the departmental expenses by $11 million. Moreover, they could care less if the entire community has to take more food off of their table by this increase. Now, that doesn’t tell you that something wrong is going on here? Look, no one in their right mind will protest on the street for a raise and then come back home and joyfully offer to pay more for their rent. That just doesn’t make sense. So, please make sure that you ask each candidate if they are in favor of Management and this increase. Thereafter, please make a decision on this candidate. Close We need good people on this Board that will be beneficial to us. So, please make a strong determination that you’re going to vote for people that are going to help us fix up this community. 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 718671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Restoring perspective I have to say I find it rather astounding that a few of my colleagues seem to be obsessed with spouting overly negative criticism about anything they think might discredit others. This is, of course, without any regard for truth. And this is done by proclaiming whatever they want to believe and then presenting a misleading picture to the community through the intentional omission of pertinent facts in order to create a false conclusion, while they devote themselves to a relentless, nonstop effort pursuing what seems like personal agendas of ambition in the hope of gaining control of Co-op City, a situation which I believe would be devastating to all who live here. First, let's start with a simple fact, which may be inconvenient to a few, but the recent $621 million mortgage refinancing with HUD, underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank, would never have taken place without the three-year long effort by Herb Freedman of Marion Scott Real Estate to make sure it became a reality. Now, while an overwhelming majority of the Board voted in favor of this refinancing, which will save us $10 million per year in interests payments, a few of these Directors seem absolutely consumed beyond all reason in attacking our management company based on ridiculous assertions and

Director’s Viewpoint

Al Shapiro highly questionable motives. According to such faulty logic regarding achievement, when a team wins the Superbowl to become champions in pro football, these few would want to fire the coach and general manager of the team, as well as the quarterback and several star players. Not sure that makes a lot of sense. Secondly, why the preoccupation about setting up search committees seeking general managers and management firms to run operations in Co-op City? It's somewhat questionable that this is considered a priority when we are about to enter a campaign leading up to the annual Board election where five candidates will be elected to threeyear terms. What's the rush? Is there any legitimate reason to embark on such an effort which will cost time and money that doesn't need to be expended at this time, especially since we have a contract with Marion Scott Real Estate,

approved by both HUD and DHCR? Over my years serving on the Riverbay Board, I have worked with several Directors who approached issues with open minds and look at matters pertaining to what's best for Co-op City with an honest effort to objectively consider proposals. Now, unfortunately, there are a few Directors who are completely closed minded and take positions on everything that comes up in accordance with their respective flawed and parochial belief system, which, for the most part, is dominated by hard line ideology and has nothing to do with commonsense or reality. Yes, Marion Scott Real Estate has been here for 14 years, and during that period, Co-op City has survived a major crisis when the five of the eight garages were ordered closed and we successfully obtained a $480 million refinancing with New York Community Bank, which not only prevented Co-op City from defaulting on its mortgage and becoming state-subsidized housing controlled by bureaucrats, in which cooperators would become tenants, but also provided us with the money to complete a window replacement program and to build our own co-generation plant, making us energy self-sufficient and drastically cutting costs for electricity.

I'm not sure how this cannot be considered a major accomplishment. And now, we have gone from New York Community Bank to the recent mortgage refinancing through HUD, which is an historic accomplishment, but it doesn't seem to quite fit into the negative narrative that some want to keep going in order to attack Herb Freedman and Marion Scott Real Estate. Once again, this doesn't make sense or stand up under objective scrutiny, which only makes one wonder what the true motives are of those who desperately want everyone to believe that everything in Co-op City is wrong and nothing is being done correctly. Hard to believe. I have never considered myself infallible, so I find it interesting watching those who chant the exact same empty rhetoric as if they had been practicing their lines so they could deliver them without deviation. It's rather amazing that anyone could honestly believe they have the answers to everything, but that seems to be the case with a few. I'm not going to be presumptuous enough to tell you, the cooperators, what to believe, but rather, I only hope that some of what I've pointed out will help restore perspective in the face of an onslaught of negative propaganda serving absolutely no constructive purpose.

Building 26 Association April greetings to all of our Co-op City residents, neighbors, families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. April is Holistic Health Month. Since the weather is delightful, get out and enjoy a leisurely walk. Sincere thanks to everyone from Building 26A who generously contributed to Ed Harville's (lobby attendant) retirement gift. And thanks to everyone who attended Ed's retirement presentation. Ed sends his heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the outpouring of love from all of you. Ed, you will be missed, but never forgotten! Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, new births, wedding

anniversaries and other celebrated events during the month of April. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all of you who are sick and shut in and/or suffering with the flu. Greetings and well wishes to Jackie Chambers. We love you. Our sincere condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May your loved one be eternally blessed. And may you and your families also be blessed during your time of bereavement. Do a good deed today. Check on your elderly, disabled, and/or homebound neighbor to see if they are okay. Some of our neighbors are unable to travel to the

store and/or pharmacy. As you do your shopping it would be nice for you to shop for them. You will be blessed abundantly for your good deeds. Please help to keep our community clean and green by properly disposing your garbage in the appropriate receptacle. Take out time to recycle your bottles, plastics, and papers. Bulk trash and large cartons are to be taken to the basement. And please be vigilant. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all other non-emergency complaints. The life you save could be your own. —Yu Von n e L ewis

Residents of Building 26A presented their lobby attendant, Ed Harville, who recently retired, with gifts as they celebrated with light refreshments.

Building 13 Association While the Association Board members are very noticeable, our Sgt. at Arms sits on the side and makes sure everyone has signed in, puts up our notices, distributes information and keeps our 50/50 running smoothly. We want to take this opportunity to say thank you, Vivian Campbell, for a job well done. We always welcome new ideas and that’s what our 2nd Vice President, Doris Sanchez, has in store for you when Mother’s Day and Father’s Day approach. Keep your eye on the bulletin board as the date approaches. More information coming soon. Our next Association meeting will be held on Thursday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. and our guest will be Joe Boiko, Riverbay Ombudsman. An ombudsman is one who assists individuals and groups in the reso-

lution of conflicts or concerns. The Ombudsman works closely with various Riverbay department heads on your behalf in addressing and resolving your issues. Do you have some concerns? Some unresolved issues? Recommendations and ideas that you feel may be beneficial to the corporation? This is the meeting for you! R eady to ma ke mor e jewelr y? Back by popular demand, Mrs. Arthur will be back on Friday, May 3, for adults from 7-10 p.m.; donation, $10 and youth free, Saturday, May 4, from 12-3 p.m. Our 1st Vice President, Nancy Santiago, will be holding the Floor Captains’ meeting on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. If you have a situation on your floor or would like to become a floor captain, come to the meeting. We wel-

Put June 4 on your calendar as the day we are going to Mt. Airy Casino for a day of gambling and shopping, if you choose. The cost of the trip is $35; with a slot rebate of $25 and a $10food voucher. We are leaving Building 32 (Einstein Loop N.) at 8:30 a.m., with stops at Dreiser and Asch Loop on the return.

There is a shuttle bus that leaves from Mt. Airy and returns at regularly scheduled intervals. This bus goes to "The Crossings," an Outlet Mall with both designer shops and regular stores. The charge for this shuttle is $1.25 each way and you can shop till you drop (just come back to Mt. Airy in time). You can get your

come your input. Harrah’s Casino and Warmdaddy’s Soul Food Dinner/Jazz and Blues Club in Chester, PA (current bonus $30 slot play by casino, subject to change) event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, leaving from Casals Place at 9 a.m. departing from Warmdaddy’s at 9 p.m. The second payment of $50 is due by May 31 (currently sold out - waiting list only). The Sands Casino Winery/Outlet Shopping/Buffet Bonanza in Bethlehem, Pa. event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner on Saturday, September 14 leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by casino subject to change). Cost: $85, $45 by June

15, and $40 by August 1. The outlet stores are on the premises. Summer Fun Da y will be held on June 22 from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Information regarding pre-ordering t-shirts will be available soon. Thanks to Attorney Stephen B. Kaufman, Stop and Shop and Allstate for their support. Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place, #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peter son

Building 32 Association slot bonus, gamble, eat, and then take your winning to "The Crossings." To make your payment, or for further information, please contact Eleanor Bailey at (718) 379-7754 or Dolores Rankin at (718) 379-0910. I.D. is required. We will have snacks and movies on the trip. Building dues collections are under-

way; look for reps in the lobby. Dues are five ($5) a year per family. Please consider joining, as the rewards are much greater than your expenditure. Our next Building Association meeting will be in May. Our guest, plus date of the meeting, will appear in the paper shortly. —L or n a Sm it h

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Shareholders Entrust Directors Shareholders entrust the elected Directors of the Riverbay Board with serious responsibilities. Only the Directors can authorize expenditures exceeding $175,000. Authority to sign off on purchases below this amount is given to the President of the Board. The Board regularly reviews and approves financial reports, budgets, and contracts with vendors, unions, and others. We, the Board, have the power to hire the management that directs more than 1,000 Riverbay staff members, monitors contractors approved by the Board, collects carrying charges, sells apartments, and makes recommendations to the Board. In addition, the Board hires legal counsel answerable to the Directors. Only the full Board can make policies and give directives to Management, as well as to legal staff and to the Co-op City Times editor. It is therefore essential that the Directors monitor Management’s delivery of services to cooperators according to policies established by the Board. I would be derelict in my duties if I

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Bernard Cylich failed to note when I find Management ignoring a Board resolution, as I believe it did on several occasions: when the installation of ionized, rather than photoelectric, smoke detectors was proposed; when a contract with a painting services vendor (Colortech) was violated at Riverbay’s expense; and when we paid for – but may not have received — 8 inches of Greenway topsoil. I would be remiss, too, if I looked the other way when garage fines were imposed, preempting Board resolution in the matter. In my Viewpoint of March 30, I questioned Management’s actions and supported a proposed resolution to set up a Board committee to search for either a general manager or a management company. My column evoked a

Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of our youth. We are always looking for women and men with a like mind to join us and work in these service areas. If you are of a like mind and are interested in community service, please consider joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen. Call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917972-7732. The Youth Club consists of youth 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 community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should contact Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-9215445 or at sylviaanh@gmail.com, subject: Youth Club.

The Williamsbridge Club is sponsoring a free CPR class Saturday, April 20 at Dreiser Center. You must register in advance so that we can prepare adequate space. Call Eloise Paige, 917-868-0331, or Sylvia Hicks at the above number to register and if you have any questions. The Williamsbridge Club’s annual Founder’s Day Luncheon and awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 5, at the Eastwood Caterers, 12-5 p.m. Councilman Andy King is Man of the Year and Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor of the Church of the Savior in Co-op City, is Minister of the Year. You may obtain tickets and further information by calling Sylvia Hicks or Eloise Paige at the above numbers. If you would like to render community service, assist with any of our programs or require more information, please contact Eloise Paige, First Vice President. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. You may contact The Willliamsbridge Club at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box # 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. — S y l v i a Hi c k s

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City Thursday The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this week, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, April 18, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, offers customers the opportunity to handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

furious response from Management impugning my character, in my opinion. Was Management suggesting that I did not have the right to speak up when I thought it had exceeded its authority? A letter from a cooperator the following week (April 6) noted that Management’s heated 650-word letter appeared in the space where cooperator letters (including letters from Board Directors) are strictly limited to 350 words. Viewpoint columns, by the way, must comply with numerous Board Resolutions governing the content of viewpoints which undergo review by the editor and, if necessary, by counsel and the full Board; which includes prohibitions on libelous, confidential, personal attack or other content that might subject the corporation to legal suits. I S T H E R E A C O N S P I R AC Y ? How can Directors be prohibited from making personal attacks on fellow Directors, but Management be permitted to publish a letter in our Co-op City Times defaming, in my opinion, a Board member – a letter by Herb Freedman, a key figure of the Marion Scott firm, which is hired by the Board – a letter, in fact, almost twice the size permitted to cooperators? Is there a double standard? Cooperators may remember that the Marion Scott firm was found to have

given more than $7,000 to a campaign of selected Board candidates in the 2002 Riverbay Board election. AT T H E TA B L E W I T H M TA I want to echo what Andrea Leslie wrote in her Viewpoint column (April 6), about the March 28 townhall meeting sponsored by our local politicians. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to present the 5,000 cooperator/rider signatures demanding MTA restoration of BX 26, BX 28 and Access-A-Ride services. Those signatures had originally been deposited with MTA in July, 2012. Painful service cuts were made in Co-op City and elsewhere, in spite of an MTA-announced operating surplus of $500,000. Now, despite a recent fare increase and some restoration of services elsewhere, no relief has come to Co-op City, and the MTA refuses to meet with us. Co-op City riders remain without full bus service even though seven bus routes crisscross our community. Petition signers refuse to be left out of negotiations with MTA on restoring those bus lines. TH ES E ARE SO ME OF M Y VIE WS . I’D L IKE TO HE AR YO U R S . I C A N B E R E AC H E D By mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY; By phone at 718-379-5874; By email at www.lichsr @earthlink.net.

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Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, May 11, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. R et u r n in g t o Aq u ed u ct We are returning to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, April 20. First pick-up is from Dreiser Rehab at 1 p.m. sharp, back of the Library on Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m.

and 135 Einstein Loop at 1:30 p.m. Leaving Aqueduct at 8 p.m. $20 per person; No refunds. Seats are going fast. Call (718) 320-8035 for reservation. H a r r a h ’s C a sin o We will be going to Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Pa. on Saturday, May 18. Please bring your government issued photo ID. No refunds. Call for reservation, (718) 320-0033. Not ice: All Sect ion 5 food p a n t r y p a r t icip a n t s 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 be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

L ob st er fest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Foxwood Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150. Third payment of $50 due by April 19. Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation. E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m 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. Volu n t eer s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Ton y I llis

Blood Ba n k C om in g Ap r il 20t h P lea se Don a t e; Blood is Ur gen t ly Need ed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank, which was recently recognized by the Bronx Borough President and the New York Blood Center as the top community group after collecting 287 units of blood in 2012, will be holding its bi-annual blood drive next Saturday in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Saturday, April 20, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. “In 2012, the Riverbay Community Blood Bank was asked to host an additional blood drive to support our summer blood shortages,” said Tina Rivera, Account Manager, New York Blood Center. “Joe Boiko quickly agreed and hosted not one, but two blood drives! The Riverbay blood drives saved more than 800 lives in 2012 with the dedication and support of Mr. Boiko and the Riverbay community!” 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 they may. Individuals 16 years of age may donate if a consent form is completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. The New York Blood Center now has “ALYX,” an automated red blood cell donation system which allows you to donate 2 units of critically needed red cells in one visit, saving 2 lives each time. ALYX feels like a full blood donation, but uses a smaller needle. To qualify as an ALYX donor, males must be at least 5’1 and weigh at least 130 lbs. Females must be at least 5’5 and weigh at least 150 lbs. This is because men and women have different blood volumes and as a result, the FDA has established

Co-op City Toastmasters Club Sa t ., Ap r il 6t h : Our club hosted the 2013 Area 11, Spring Speech Contest. According to Area Gov. Sherba Richards, CC, it was a huge success. “I am very pleased at the turnout and the breakfast food my team prepared was awesome. We had a soul/Caribbean menu and nothing was left.” Congratulations to first place winners, both from Monroe College Toastmasters, TM Richard Harris won in the Evaluation Contest, and Tanesha Poyser won in the International Contest. Tanesha and Richard have been Toastmasters for only eight months, but it was clear they have been working very hard to hone their speaking skills. Now they advance to the Division level of competition, which will be held Mon., April 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Power Authority, 123 Main St., White Plains, NY. Please come and witness the Toastmaster Program in action. Speech contests are held twice a year to give members an opportunity to improve and recognize the best as encouragement to all. P L E ASE NOT E : Next meeting on APRIL 18TH WILL BE HELD AT CNR, 755 CO-OP CITY BLVD., BX., NY 10475 at 7:30 p.m. COME FOR MOVIE NIGHT!! A planned showing of the DVD

“SPEAK,” which chronicles the journey of 6 Toastmasters in their quest to win the acclaimed title of World Champion of Public Speaking. If you are interested in public speaking, this movie (90 min.) is for you. Now is a great time to become a Toastmaster. Now is a great time to get started on improving your communication skills. We are counting on you to keep this club active and distinguished. Without you, we cannot continue to serve and bring the Toastmasters program to our community. C a len d a r : Thurs., April 18th is Movie Night at CNR, 755 Co-op City Blvd., Bx., NY 10475 at 7:30 p.m. Division Sp eech C on t est : Monday, April 22nd at 6:30 p.m. New York Power Authority (across from Galleria), 123 Main St., White Plains, NY 10601. Regular Meeting date is 1st and 3rd Thurs. of each month at 2049 Bartow Ave., Co-op City, 7:30 p.m. Free parking Garage 5. For more Toastmaster information, go to 3824.toastmastersclubs.org or Toastmasters46.org or Toastmasters.org. We’re that close. —V. M a p p P a lm a

different donor requirements. All donors must be able to show picture. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in good health are able to donate; even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the NY Blood Center at 1-800688-0900. Please be sure to eat and hydrate 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” —J oe Boik o

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Community update I would first of all like to take the time to thank all of the new shareholders who I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking to during the acquiring of the signatures. Rest assured that all of the concerns that were raised up to myself and Director Ray Tirado during that time were directed to the appropriate people. I will follow up to ensure needs were met in a timely fashion. This month, some of us might have noticed a slight reduction in our carrying charges due to the STAR tax credit. All shareholders are entitled to this reduction,

but you must file for it because it is not automatic. If you did not get any credit this year, don’t miss out for next year. You can obtain a STAR application by calling the department of Finance at (212) 504-4080. Be sure to file before the

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: Donald Filler, Eli S. Alvarado, David S. Carter, Charles Gregory, Ralph S. King, Edward A. Martinez, John H. Irving, Leon D. Jernigan, Artie A. Jordan, Clarence N. Kennelly, Julian E. Pius, Clyde H. Messiah, Murray Newman, Samuel Perry, Santiago Rodriguez, Jr., James Wells, David B. Dixon, Jerome L. Rice and Manson Grant, Jr. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be

placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is (718) 320-8165 and you can also reach us by email at post1871@optimum.net. Do you know when the American Legion officially established its service office? The year was in 1922. American Legionnaires were working with their fellow veterans and families to file for benefits through the Veterans Bureau (what today is the VA). Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed a bill for all veterans who served in

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Evelyn Santiago Second Vice President

February, 2014 deadline for a credit next year. Shareholders are also reminded to fill out and submit the income affidavits before April 30, 2013 to prevent any additional fee (surcharge). As customary, Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out the affidavit form on April 23 and April 25 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9; Einstein Center, Rm. 35 and Bartow Center, Rm. 35. Notaries will also be present. Soon approaching us is our Board of Director election. This is your

chance to make your voice be heard. Be sure to participate in the voting process and tell your neighbors to vote also. This is our community and together we will get things done. Thanks to all who take pride in keeping Co-op City the best community. As we approach the many decisions and projects ahead, you can be certain that we, the Board, are working together diligently to insure the best outcome for Co-op City. I can be reached at 718320-3351 or write to the Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bx., N.Y. 10475.

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number: (718) 379-3494. The African-American Association of Co-op City is having its 9th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar, today, Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m., Room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, N.Y. All are welcomed. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and Human Rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist

Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” — H a r m a n T. L e a c o c k

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Afghanistan and Iraq so that they can use their military skills and experience to get trade jobs in the city. This bill, which the City Council passed, lets vets use their time overseas doing similar work to qualify for licenses as plumbers and electricians. The next general meeting will take place on April 20th at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and call if you can’t attend the meeting. Post member Donald Fuller was sworn in on April 6th by Commander Jerome Rice to assume the duties as our new Sergeant of Arms. Congratulations on your new position. All Post members, please write these dates down on your calendar: American Legion Convention will take place on 23-29 July in Nigeria Falls; April 21, Turner Club will have a Wet Cam; May 13th, Monday, a “FREE” breakfast will be given for the

Bronx veterans at Maestro’s in the Bronx; May 19th, a parade on Sunday will take place on Mosholu Parkway. Anyone in the Post who would like to march, contact the Post and leave your name. On June 2nd, Riverbay will host its annual Community Fair in Section 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Post will have a recruiting table on hand to sign up new veterans who would like to join our Post. Next month, Memorial Day will be here and plans are in the works for that day. Why do retirees count pennies? Answer: Because they are the only ones who have the time. When is a retiree’s bed time? Answer: Three hours after he falls asleep. This information was provided to you by your post information officer. — R i c h a r d I . L a w s o n , J r.

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African-American Association W h olist ic H ea lt h & Welln ess Sem in a r - This event takes place today, Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 p.m., in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. April has been designated as Wholistic Health Month and we hope that you will take the time to stop by the Association’s 9th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar. It will begin with a special viewing of “Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT),” which discusses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The invited presenters include: Gregory and Deanna Felix of Life Spring Rejuvenation Center, experienced in Iridology, Reflexology, PH testing, Colon health, Back massage, and more; Dr. Arly Fox-Daly, specializing in wellness with essential oils; Brother Junior Jawara Blake, Food Therapeutic Counselor & Human Development Advocate. Learn more about the health benefits of Alkaline water, food labeling, food as your medicine, Yoga,

Belly Dancing, Zumba and Line Dancing. There will also be personal testimonies, entertainment and delicious, nutritious foods and beverages. Bring your family and friends with you so that you may all have a wholesome experience. Free admission. The following are ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: Z um b a F it n ess C la sses – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5; Registration: $15. Call 917-459-4491. Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $10-$12; Registration: $15. Call 718-671-8364. C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555. Belly Da ncin g C la sses – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Fee: $15, discounts available; Registration:

$15. Call 646-301-9438. E ven in g L in e Da n cin g C la sse s – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15. Call 917-903-7073. J ob s/E n t r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op s – Meets every first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424. E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group meets on Monday, 4/15/13, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. Call 718-379-5555. J ustice for R a ma r ley Gr a h a m – The trial date was rescheduled for 5/7/13 at the Bronx Criminal Courthouse, 265 E. 161st Street, 8:30 a.m. On 2/2/12, NYC Police Officer Richard Haste illegally entered Graham’s home at East 239th Street and shot and killed the unarmed 18-year-old. On 6/13/12, Haste was indicted at the Bronx Courthouse and arraigned on $50,000 bail. Come out to support the family.

C ent r a l Pa r k 5 – The status conference was rescheduled to 5/6/13, 2:30 p.m., Federal Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, NYC. Come out to show support. St op - a n d -F r isk Tr ia ls - Witness daily proceedings, Federal Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, NYC. Gener a l Mem ber ship Meetin g – The Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar will take place on 4/13/13 1:00 p.m, Bartow Center, Room 31. If you cannot attend, you may get updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.” —F r a n cin e R . J on es

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Ma r k your ca lendar : The RETIREES’ Spring Bash will be held on Wednesday, April 17, in the Dreiser Auditorium from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The donation is $35. Refreshments will be served. Music by DJ Carols Productions. See Beverly Waller in Clubroom 19 on Mondays to get your tickets. It’s going to be a fun time - Spring has sprung! F OR YO UR AT T E NT I O N - This is an election year for all offices. The Nominating Committee is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in holding an office. You may pick-up a Candidate Form in our Dreiser Clubroom 19 on Mondays or Thursdays after 3 p.m. T R AVE L E VE NT S: (Departing from Dreiser Loop). Come join us on the following dates: * June 29th (Sat.), SENIOR DAY Picnic, Holiday Hills, CT. Price: $75. This beautiful 200-acre resort has been providing first-class food, service, facilities and entertainment for many years. The RETIREES would love to have you join us for a day of fun and relaxation filled with music, games, and endless mouth-watering food. Traveling by coach bus and seats are filling up. Final payment to be collected at May 8th General Meeting or before. (Contacts: Beverly James, 718-3790377 and Claudette Davis, 718-3794784).

• Sept. 16th-18th, (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 days/2 nights). During your tour, you’ll see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital. Photo stops are made at major Washington, DC monuments including the White House photo opportunity. Price: $319 double/$399 single. (Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784). NOT E : Deposit $75, check/money order only accepted for Washington, DC trips now to hold your seat. • Nov. 12th & 13th (Tues. & Wed.) OVERNIGHT CASINO GETAWAY, CT. Price: $129 double/$179 single. 2 days/1 night. Play at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos and stay overnight at Howard Johnson Inn. Time to play (casino bonus and 3 meals), eat, and shop at Olde Mistick Village which has the look and feel of a picturesque New England town, with small independent shops, restaurants, and more. Transportation on Coach Bus. Contacts: Beverly James, 718-3790377 and Claudette Davis, 718-3794784. T H EAT R E C OM M I T T EE : Program prices (include transportation from Dreiser Loop/deli), May 11th, 8:00 p.m.; Price: $90. PATTI LABELLE, soulful songbird, at Lehman College. (Depart 6:30 p.m.)

Donizetti Building 4 Association M eet in g: Our monthly meeting is scheduled for April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Our guest speaker is Riverbay’s Director for Risk Management, Mr. Ron Caesar. You are all invited. Stop by, seek out what we are doing and bring some of your new ideas with you. We need your support. M ovie Nigh t : Movie night will be on Saturday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Stop by. Our game day is every Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by, it’s a fun few hours. Bu s Tr ip : The building association is traveling to Stonington Vineyard. There will be a tour, wine tasting, plus free wine glass. Then, on to the Foxwood’s Casino for (5) five hours of fun with a bonus, plus buffet

luncheon. The bus will leave from Building 4, 120 Donizetti Place, at 8 a.m. sharp. Please be on time. A continental breakfast will be available from 7:15 to 7:45. Stop by for a cup of coffee or something. Schola r sh ip : Scholarship applications are ready for our buildings’ high school seniors. Call Diane at 347-275-5756 or Sandra at 718-320-2745. Not e: All activities are held in our meeting room, near 4B rear. Congratulations to everyone celebrating a special event. Prayers to our sick and shut-in. Don’t forget, this is our home. If you see something, say something. —Yvon n e Bu r r u s

On THURSDAYS (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-3247847 or 718-671-8637. Members, the THEATRE Committee would welcome any and all volunteers with fresh ideas to join them in planning more exciting and pleasurable events. See Paisley Harvey who will be available on Thursdays. Preferred check/money order pay-

ments (for trips and shows) payable to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop. G OO D AND W E L FAR E : Members, as you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” (Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.) “Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” —C la u d et t e Da vis

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Youth Activity Funding Elected officials visited the community last week. At that meeting, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson announced that over $800,000 of youth funding was provided to a neighboring community organization. This is far better news than we in Co-op City who have been trying to find funding for youth services for some time now had heard previously from the Senator’s office. There wasn’t funding to save the Gloria Wise Youth Center. There wasn’t funding when we tried to bring Renaissance EMS here. Now that the senator has said there is funding, we will be reaching out to her office to try to get some Co-op City youth services off the-wish list and into reality. Funding is a key part of discussions about the possible use of the former bingo hall space for a youth center. In light of what the Senator has told us, perhaps meaningful work on youth activity can go forward. It was also announced at that meeting with our elected officials that there will be renewed efforts to have MTA restore our

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Andrea Leslie #26 and #28 bus service. Councilman King stated that there will be some service restoration that should satisfy us. We want him to know that the #26 and #28 bus service that were removed from two-third of the community were part of a system that was not broken and we want it completely restored. We also want him to know that we must be at the table when he has negotiations with MTA. The financial excuses that were given to justify mangling our bus service do not hold water considering that there is now planning to provide the new Bay Plaza Mall with over 200 daily bus stops of service. Yes, over 200 (two hundred) stops daily while some Co-op City residents have to wait almost an hour to get to the subway, have to endure multiple bus transfers traveling

from one section of the community to another, and most outrageous of all, the creation of a double fare zone for Co-op City residents. Elected officials who want to represent us must first of all meet with and listen to us. M Y V OT E I voted no on a resolution Management presented to the Board that would have restricted garage access. Management threatened to tow cars of residents from the garage when parked in a garage they were not assigned to. I voted “no” because prior to the emergency closing of our garages some years ago, we had no restrictions on our parking in the garages once we paid for our parking space. I felt that there was not sufficient justification to restrict the time frame we are allowed to park in other garages. While I acknowledge that there might be a need to create some restrictions in Section 5 because of limited parking availability in that area, I don’t feel it is needed in other sections. Because of this new resolution, if I

chose to stay overnight with my mom who also lives in the community, I must at 11 p.m., take my car to my garage and then take the bus or walk back to her home. Part of having family in the community is being able to see them at your availability. The parking problem the resolution addresses doesn’t exist for most of the community. The problem it creates is the threat of senseless towing charges for residents who have paid their parking fees. I have no hesitation voting no when I feel it doesn’t benefit the community. C I V I C AC T I V I S M The term civic activist has been thrown around a lot lately. The term is not just a title. It describes the work of people who everywhere, and in Co-op City, get involved, get organized and work with their neighbors to protect and improve civic life. If we are actively involved, we will not be subject to the distraction of sound bites. Keep your eyes on the prize. You can contact me at the Board room, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

North Bronx Youth Sports Association Spring Football and Cheerleading practices have begun for the North Bronx Cowboys Youth Football and Cheerleading program. The Cowboys Football and Cheerleading will compete in the Empire State Youth Football League that has regional and national championship post season opportunities through American Youth Football (AYF). The Cowboys are a competitive traveling youth Football and Cheerleading program. Ages for Football and Cheerleading are 6-14 up to 8th Grade in the Fall of 2013. Registration is ongoing for Football and Cheer. Call our office at 718-684-4903 to make an appointment to register, or you can register online at http://www.nbysa.net/.

Our Tiny Mite (ages 6-7) Football team will compete in June and July in the Uptown Tiny Mite League against teams from the Bronx, Harlem and Westchester. Our Football and Cheerleading Clinic on Saturday, May 4th is a FREE event that will allow youth and parents to see the program and explore the opportunities that Youth Football and Cheerleading have to offer. Special invited guests are the Head Football coaches and their staffs of Iona Prep, Mt. St. Michael, Cardinal Spellman and Stepinac. The Co-op City community is invited to attend our Pep Rally on Saturday, June 22nd in the Dreiser Auditorium. At the Pep Rally, there will be food and you can find out about the youth programs we offer

Building 31 Association Spring is officially here, oh yes!! Now let’s keep it moving. What would you like to see your association do this year? Bring your thoughts to the next meeting. We are as strong together as we live up to our purpose of this group which is to ensure we have first, a safe and clean building to live in; secondly, to make it a place where we can entertain ourselves without leaving the building. With the various groups like our knitting & crochet, the game night, and soon to be movie night, we can learn to enjoy life a little better. We also pledge to look after our children of the building with the holiday celebrations, while working to make sure we are ready to give an annual scholarship or two to those graduating from high school. What are your thoughts about our refurbished laundry room? Another thought to be shared at our meeting. Join us at the next general meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Our guest speaker will be the General Manager of Riverbay, Vernon Cooper. Do you have a question for him? He is the one you need

to ask and get the clarification you have not been able to get before. H o u se ke e pi n g r u l e s: * Laundry baskets: Do not leave the laundry room. They belong to all of us and if you have one in your apartment, you need to pay for it or bring it back (community complaint tickets will be issued if you fail to adhere to the rules). * Garbage: Must be disposed of properly and that means none on the floor in the compactor room. It is easier to write what does belong in the compactor room, rather than what some neighbors are doing. Bottles and cans to be put in recycle bag, newspapers on shelf, wet garbage down the hopper, everything else to be properly disposed of in the basement. Not sure? Then ask your porter. 2013 SCHOLARSHIP: QUALIFICATION SHEET AND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE, 4/16, at meeting or anytime after from: Marilyn, 31A/2B, 347-5240844; Loretta, 31A/14A, 718-753-4597; Robert, 31B/6F, 718- 320-2656. See you at the meeting. — M ar i l y n M cD a ni e l

including Juvenile Obesity Prevention, Football, Cheerleading, Summer Basketball Tournament and Soccer. For more information about the North Bronx Youth Sports Association, Inc.,

visit our website at http://www.nbysa.net/ or call our office at 718-684-4903 or email us at nbysa.nbc@gmail.com. Friend us on Facebook. —Colville I. Ba sc om

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

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. GOD BREATHED SCRIPTURE “...Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God‘s will in thought, purpose, and action), so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work...” - 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 All scripture is inspired by God and, for this reason, it is important to know God’s word to live victoriously every day. Everything we need for spiritual growth is in God’s word - the Bible. This is our spiritual food. Scripture can only be profitable to us

when correctly interpreted, though. We need instruction from the Holy Spirit (who leads us into all truth). And for scripture to really be effective in conviction of sin, correction of error and training in righteousness, it needs to be applied to our lives. We need to align our lives to what God’s word says. Then we shall be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work. All scripture is God-breathed And in God’s word, we must believe C H UR C H H O UR S: Sp a n ish Tuesday: Service, 8:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. —Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m. C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4 p.m. All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42. For any questions or prayers, call 718671-6112 or 347-275-5500. God bless you and may the Lord’s face shine upon you. —P a st or s F igu er oa /G a r r et t

Co-op City Democratic Club The next Co-op City Democratic Club meeting will be held on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room #10. There is much to discuss and decisions to be made, there are changes within and out of the Democratic Party just as there have been changes in our very own community. We must be more aware of our surroundings. The club has acknowledged the passing of Leah Richards’ mother, Ms. Helen Flamingo, who was very rich in family

and friends. She was very well loved. May Leah and her family know no more sorrow. Female District Leader Shirley Saunders was acknowledged as “A Woman of Influence” by the First Lady’s Ministry of the Co-op City Baptist Church. This was an awesome event. Thank you to all who were in attendance, especially members of the CCDC. We look forward to seeing you on April 16 in Room #10 at 6:00 p.m. —Sh ir ley J . Sa u n d er s

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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. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY, 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —C a r ole H a qu e

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church 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. Week ly Sch ed u le: 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. (but presently on break until further notice). Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, when we will celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter. F u n dr a isin g Activit y: All seats have been sold for the bus trip to Warmdaddy’s in Philadelphia on April 20. Many thanks for your support. For additional information, please call the church at 718-320-0844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepc bronx.org. “Sing to the Lord, you servants of his; *give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.” (Psalm 30:4) —M . C h a m b er s

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Refuse to be bamboozled The historic mortgage loan refinancing is set with HUD and Wells Fargo Bank, but Director’s now is the time to see what comes next. I can’t help but wonder what comes next when there doesn’t seem to be any improvements with the delivery of services here, or any direction, and everyone seems to be acting like an island unto themselves. I hear a lot of hot air at committee meetings, however I don’t see many important issues directly concerned with you, the cooperators, living here. Instead, it seems like everyone is pursuing their own pet projects at the expense of the delivery of services. Every building seems to have a different grade of cleanliness. Everyone seems to have their own way of doing things, their own standards, and very subjective ones at that. People who make decisions seem to be very short sighted, and the cooperators are the ones who are suffering. We have to improve services, that’s what you, the cooperators, are paying for with their carrying charges. I, like most others, want my hallways clean. And compactor rooms that are not filthy. And I hear complaints from many who are still not satisfied with the Restoration Department, with appointments that are still not being kept, and repairs that are not made in a timely fashion. Bottom line, maintenance is not being done the way it should be, and Directors rambling about superfluous and nonsensical issues involving this or that has nothing to do with the priority problem of delivering services in an efficient and cost effective way. Things should be done the right way to begin with, however, it seems over and over, repairs are not made correctly the first time. There’s been an issue about topsoil, and we have to set the record straight, who is and isn’t correct. We don’t want every contract to be questioned over and over again, Management should do their job. While I think we have a professional Public Safety force, there also seems to be a managerial problem

there; We don’t seem to have many happy campers on our force. True, we have a low crime rate here, especially compared to other parts of the city, but when officers are being supervised so sharply in an arbitrary manner, it seems to make some lethargic and not as dedicated as they once were. And I must say I don’t think our General Manager is doing an adequate job. Problems never seem to get resolved, and all I hear is excuses, but rarely see improvement. I also don’t see how there is any improvement with some working four days a week. I also wonder when the last time Herb Freedman, or Marion Scott, ever were out and about the community, they should take a ride and take a look at the garbage lodged in fencing along the Hutchinson River Parkway, Baychester, Co-op City Boulevard, instead of always staying in their offices, and never interacting with cooperators. I must admit Directors on the Riverbay Board are partly to blame. We have no cohesiveness. Certain Directors have pet projects and nothing else is important to them. Everyone seems to feel and act like their special project is better than any others. Now, you hear some scrambling about and declaring we should get a youth center. Why was this not done years ago? If this had been a true priority, Directors should have woken up long before this. Many have been here for years and haven’t said a thing. Now, all of a sudden, these individuals think they have the cure all for everything. There is not much dialogue among Board Directors, instead there are some who insist on living by decree, always wanting everything their own way, with no tolerance or respect for others, and it doesn’t matter how many solid, irrefutable facts are presented before them, they simply won’t accept that they could be

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wrong on anything. It’s a frightening thing to see such closed minded individuals, who are zealots advocating “my way or no way.” Individuals who only cause conflict and dissension by repetitive assertions that in most cases are mere propaganda without any merit. I know I don’t know everything, so I am naturally suspicious of anyone who spouts and displays an “I know all” mentality, because none of us are infallible or right one hundred percent of the time. We also have Directors who haven’t learned yet, or choose not to believe, that elected officials say all kinds of things, however, most of the time what they say is nowhere near reality or what is possible. There’s a lot of grandstanding going on, but as I said last week, and I’ll keep saying again and again, there’s very little progress, especially on important issues, and I don’t mean cosmetic feel good issues, but those that are costing us an enormous amount of unnecessary money like paying some $5 million a year for asbestos abatement work that isn’t necessary because it has been proven there is no health hazard posed by our floor tiles. And can you imagine, what kind of elected official representing Co-op City would actually say they don’t want an office in Section Five? All of a sudden, about onethird of the population isn’t good enough, but I bet that one-third of the population is good enough at election time. All we hear is promises, promises, and I don’t think our elected officials have a true grasp of our community. Why should we have to wait for an election to have anything done on our behalf? It’s up to us, we have to come together and approach our elected officials and demand that they represent us in a responsible and meaningful way. The people of Co-op City know the difference between publicity and true representation, and we refuse to be bamboozled. Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

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. CH UR CH SC HE DU LE: 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, 7 p.m. T h e f o l l ow i n g p r o g r a m s a r e a t t h e C h u r c h ’s A n n ex: 2 0 5 3 A sc h Lo o p No rt h (C o-o p C i ty ) 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 and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m. OT H E R S C H E D U L E D E V E N T S : TODAY, Saturday, April 13, 4:00 p.m. – The Missionary Ministry presents An Evening of Inspiration and Praise featuring the internationally renown ARC Gospel Choir. Admission: $20/adults; $10/children 17 and under. For tickets, call (718) 3798514, (646) 327-1712. Saturday, April 20th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Trip to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Donation: $45. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754. On Sunday, April 21st, 11:00 a.m., observance of the 44th Anniversary of Community Protestant Church. Our theme for this very special service is “The Lord Will Never Lead You Where His Grace Cannot Keep You.” Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Audrey Jones, Friendly Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Please join us as we celebrate this significant milestone and thank God for his continual blessing of this branch of Zion. Saturday, April 27th, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – The Shepherd’s Ministry sponsors a Birthday Celebration in honor of Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens at Eastwood Manor. Donation: $55 adults; $40 children up to 16 years old. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 213-0623. Sunday, April 28th, 11:00 a.m., Annual All-Clubs Day. Our theme, “Many Parts United As One.” Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Willie Hairston, Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyack, NY. All are welcome! Saturday, May 4th - Join CPC Tours at the Strawberry Festival in New Hope, Pa. Enjoy plump

strawberries dipped in chocolate, sip refreshing strawberry smoothies, bite into strawberry fritters. Live entertainment and shopping at local vendors and Peddlers Village. Tickets: $50/pp. Call (718) 671-1182. Wednesday, July 17 - Friday, July 19 - Join the Shepherd’s Ministry for some great fun and relaxation on their Annual Delaware Tour. Tour includes: Deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; All you can eat Crabfeast at Old Mill Crab House; Festival buffet lunch and two breakfasts at Dover Downs, Shopping spree at Rehoboth Beach Outlets; baggage handling.

Cost per person: $395/double occupancy; $497/single. For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 652-2906 or (347) 309-8787. August 29 – September 2 – Come join the Nurses’ Ministry on their fantastic 4-day Cruise to St. John, Canada, leaving from the “Big Apple!” Price: Inside Cabin - $750; Ocean View - $860; Balcony - $930. Initial deposit: $150. For additional information, call Joyce Fowler (718) 671-7935 or Travel Arranger Monica Smith (212) 497-7674. Eva n G . Mitc h ell —E

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Co-op City Times / April 13, 2013

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! 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 718-320-0002 or 917734-4058 for more information. Do you

want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Su n d a y Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study - 9:05 -10:15 a.m. Prayer, Meditation and Devotion 10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in

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). T h ou gh t for t h is week : Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Paul said that he “put no confidence on the flesh” Philippians 3:3. He did not think he was good enough because of any talent or ability that he had on his own. His confidence came from his understanding of who he was as a child of God. We can change our inferiority, insecurity, and inadequacy into unshakable confidence by understanding who we are, what we have, and where we are as a child of God. Our confidence should not be in self, but in God, because of what

Jesus has done for you and what the Holy Spirit can do through you. Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15: 5, 6. Connected to the vine you can do everything God calls you to do. Philippians 4:13. Paul knew he could not accomplish anything on his own. He could be busy. But to bear real fruits that will remain is another story. He knew his limitations, battles, and struggles. He beg God to help him but God’s response was “My grace is enough; it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weaknesses. He quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was Christ strength moving in him. Like Paul we just need to let Christ take over; so the weaker you may feel,

church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on Top ic: “From the Pit to the Palace!” R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: Genesis 41:41-56. Weekly Act ivit ies – Every person is welcomed. Bereavement Group - Mondays at 6:15 p.m. All sessions are confidential! Bible Study - Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Smith will be teaching the meaning of the Resurrection and its connection to Passover. 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. Upcom in g E ven t s: Sat., May 11 - Brothers Cooking for Mothers. Pre-Mother’s Day luncheon. Time and place: TBD. Sun., May 12 - Mother’s Day. Special Guest Preacher, Rev. Beverly Spruill. Gifted woman of God will touch our lives with the word of God. Wed., May 1 - Spring Revival begins 7:00 p.m. Rev. David Miller, New Hope Baptist Church, Bridgeport, CT. Thurs. & Fri., May 2-3 - Spring Revival, 7:00 p.m. Rev. Russell Marquis, Shiloh Baptist Church, Jamaica, NY. There is a special seat for you! —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Circle of Christ Church

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. for children and adults. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, May 14. Next Sunday, April 21, the Youth/Young Adult Choir will celebrate their anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. All are invited to come out and support our young people in this uplifting service. On Sunday, April 28, we will celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The theme for the day will be “Neither Man or Woman Is Made More in the Image of God than The Other.” Genesis 1:27. The guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Rev. Lisa Coleman, Associate Minister of Jubilee Baptist Church, located here in the Bronx. The speaker for the 3:30 p.m. service will be Rev. Carl McCluster, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist

Church, located in Bridgeport, CT. Please join us for this celebration. The First Lady’s Ministry presents A Gospel Brunch on Saturday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. featuring The Ecstatistics. The brunch will be held here in the Einstein Center, Room 45. Donation for adults is $20 and for children 6-12 years old is $5. Tickets sold after May 5 will be $25. For tickets or additional information, call 718-862-9243, 646842-248 or 718-320-3774. The Scholarship Ministry is on the move again and they are inviting you to join them on August 11, as they travel to Chicago. This 6 night/7 day trip includes 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners), motor coach transportation and lodging. We will visit the historic Navy Pier, the world class Shedd Aquarium, the DeSable Museum of African American History and many other sights. The cost of the trip is $650 double occupancy. A partial payment due immediately. For additional information, call 718-320-3774. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCentered Living.com or www.RevDrSheldonE Williams.com. 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. —Ha ttie L . L ucas

the stronger you will become. A confident person is one who walks in faith. We are dearly loved children of God. We 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 347-9451992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back. C HUR C H SE RVI C E SC HE DUL E Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m. - Worship and the Word

Children’s church – 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained Specia l E ven ts Bilingual Service – May 5 at 11:00 a.m. Women’s fellowship - April 13 at OHANA’S, City Island Ave., from I: 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Church Anniversary April 20, Worship Seminar, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “Breaking through the boundaries of worship.” Guest speaker: Prophet Nino Carrasquillo April 21 - Service at 11:00 a.m. Speaker, Prophet Nino Carrasquillo Fundraiser - April 28 Italian Food Festival after service. ALL ARE WELCOME. —R ev. Sa m C olon

Co-op City Times / April 13, 2013

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Mon., April 15

Library Library

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

Bingo

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

9:30am – 11:30am, Room 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10:00am, Rm. 45

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

New – ZUMBA Class

Line Dancing

Stay Well Exercise

10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

10:00am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am, Rm. 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Tues., April 16

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2:00pm-3:00, Rm. 2

Basic Cellphone & IPAD Training course 1:30 – 3:30pm, Rm. 7

Current Events

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo

Dominoes

9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7

1:00-3:30pm, Rm. 31

10:00am, Rm. 49

Alert & Alive

Dominoes

Tai Chi

2:30pm, Rm. 31

11:00 am, Rm. 45

Word Games

Bingo

9:30 –11:30am, Rm. 31

1:00pm, Rm. 49

Card Games

Matinee Movie w/George

10:30am-11:30am, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30am in Aud. B Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00 pm, Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 7

2:00-4pm, Rm. 31

Jazz Dance & Music Class

2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

10:45 am-12:00 pm, Rm. 31

Wed., April 17

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Apr. 15

Turkey meat loaf w/brown gravy Baked potato in skin Mixed vegetables Alt: Turkey salad

Turkey sandwich Baked steak fries Arugula salad w/cucumber & tomatoes

Whole wheat bread Whole wheat roll Fruit

Tues., Apr. 16

Orange juice ¼ chicken cacciatore Spaghetti w/parsley & garlic Italian cut beans Alt: Vegetable Liver

Chicken marsala Whole wheat herbed cous - cous Broccoli w/carrots

Whole wheat bread Fruit

Wed., Apr. 17

Orange pineapple juice Flounder w/mango Braised beef/pan gravy & avocado sauce Kasha & bow ties Brown rice & red beans Carrots French green bean Alt: Egg salad Almondine

10:00 – 11:00, Rm. 2

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31

10am, Rm. 31

Thurs., April 18

Kosher

Crochet and Knitting

9:30am -1:00pm, Rm. 31

Card Games

Stay Well Exercise 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11:00am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Bingo 1-3:30 pm, Rm. 31 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Library

Dominoes

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

10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 2

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Whole wheat bread Fruit

Home made baked Pork ribs w/sweet & Thurs., breaded filet of Sole sour sauce Broccoli soufflé Apr. Mashed maple yams Parsley red whole potato 18 Stewed kale Alt: Tuna fish

Fri., Apr. 19

Apple juice Roasted chicken Brown rice & mushrooms Creamed spinach w/garlic Alt: Gefilte fish

Whole wheat bread Fruit

Eggplant Napoleans w/meat sauce Whole wheat shells California blend

Challah bread Fruit

Effective April 1, 2013 - Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that the members please call their center in order to register for lunch for the week. Registr a tion for lu n ch a da y in a dva n ce h a s been discon tin u ed.

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Chat Session

Stay Well Exercise

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

10:00 -11:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

11:00 a.m., Rm. 49

Word Games

Bingo

Line Dancing every Thurs. 10–11a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers

9:30 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 1:00 pm-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31

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

Jazz, Dance & Music Class

Fri., April 19

Date:

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Basic Computer Training w/Bernice 10 am - 11:30 am, Rm 35

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Crochet and Knitting

10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes

10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing

10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

Women’s Line Dancing 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 & 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 36

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Meditative Moments

Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Bingo

11 – 12 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games

1 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30–12 p.m., Rm. 25

Card Games

Card Games, Dominoes

Card Games

2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Therapeutic Yoga

10 a.m., Rm. 31

Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday

Sing Along

10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

(Schedule subject to change without notice*)

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Chat Session 11-12, Rm. 31

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Mondays: 1st Mondays: Tuesdays

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser Stew Leonards $5 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Super Wal-Mart $15 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Bowling $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

Einstein 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15am

To register for trips, please call: (718) 320-2066 New Payment Schedule - Payments 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.

Atten tion a ll sen ior s: Th er e will be n o r efu n ds for a ll tr ips. To register for trips, please call (718) 320-2066, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. E ffect ive Ap r il 1, t h e fee for t h e senior lu n ch will n ow be $1.50 a nd $3.50 for gu est . Bowlin g h a s r esu m ed . Anyone interested in bowling, please call the Bartow Senior Center Office at 718-320-2066 to register. (New) - Z u m b a C la ss on Mondays in the Bartow Senior Center, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. C en t r a l Aven u e – M on d a y, Apr il 15t h - $13 - Trip includes round trip transportation, 2 hours at Christmas Tree Store, 1 hour at Trader Joe and 2 hours at Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. E m p ir e C a sino – F r id a y, Ap r il 19. 4 hours at the Casino - $5 - Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. (Waiting list only). R id ge H ill – (Sh op p in g M a ll), M on d a y, Ap r il 22n d – $7 includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Sh op r it e - $3 - 2 h r s. – M on d a y, Ap r il 29t h – Includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein - 9:00 a.m., Bartow - 9:15 a.m., Dreiser - 9:30 a.m. R esor t s Wor ld C a sin o a t Aqu ed uct – Tuesd a y, Apr il 30t h - 54 seat Coach bus

- $20 – Transportation included. Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Dreiser – 9:45 a.m. & Einstein – 10:00 a.m. Departure time from casino is 3:30 p.m. Receive a $20 slot play and $5 food coupon. Seating on the bus will be assigned based on payments. (No refunds) notice: Correction for pick-up times. Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p - T h e n ext meet in g is sch ed u led for M on d a y, Apr il 15t h - 10:00 a.m. 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25. The support group meets every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - T h e n ext m eet ing is sch ed u led for Tu esda y, Ap r il 16th - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Room 31, Bartow Senior Center. A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-3202066. DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G RO UP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-671-2090 (Ext. 2142). Transportation is provided, if available.

Co-op City Times / April 13, 2013

AARP Chapter #4997

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 4/15/13 – 4/21/20 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Zumba Fitness Yoga/Pilates Belly Dancing Line dancing

Monday, 4/15 – 6:15 pm Tuesday, 4/16 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, 4/17 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 4/18 – 7:00 pm

2 2 2 2

Aerobics

Zumba

Monday-Wednesday, 4/15-4/17 - 7:30 pm Thursday, 4/18 – 8:00 pm

Bible Study

Sunday, 4/21 – 10:00 am

Co-op City Democratic Club

Meeting

Tuesday, 4/16 – 6:00 pm

Co-op City Republican Club

Meeting

Monday, 4/15 – 7:00 pm

Deeper Life Church

Worship

Tuesday, 4/16 – 5:00 pm

Game

Wednesday, 4/17 – 1:00 pm

Meeting

Thursday, 4/18 – 7:00 pm

Faith @ Work Church

Bible Study Worship

Wednesday, 4/17 – 5:00 am Sunday, 4/21 – 8:00 am

8 8, 10

Greater Love Cathedral Church

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 4/21 - 2:00 pm Wednesday, 4/17 - 6:00 pm

1 1

Meeting

Friday, 4/19 – 5:00 pm

1, 2, 9, 10

African -American Association

Black Forum of Co-op City Circle of Christ Church

Duplicate Bridge Club

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

Greater New York Girl Scouts

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 4/21 – 10:00 am Wednesday, 4/17 – 6:00 pm

4&9 10

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos

Bible Study

Sunday, 4/21 – 10:00 am

Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 4/16 – 5:30 pm

Track Practice

Monday, 4/15 – 5:30 pm Wednesday, 4/17 – 5:30 pm

A,B,C

Spring Bash

Wednesday, 4/17 – 3;00 pm

Meeting

Tuesday, 4/16– 6 pm

New York Lyons Mane Track Club

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Weight Watchers

4 Williamsbridge Club

Meeting Health Fair

Friday, 4/19 – 5:00 pm Saturday, 4/20 – 10:00 am

8 9

Zodiacs Track Team

Practice

Tuesday, 4/16 – 6:00 pm Thursday, 4/18 – 6:00 pm

A,B,C

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION

WEEKLY EVENTS Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

F YI : 30.4% is the percentage of people receiving government assistance who have a disability; 211,000 is the number of veterans who served during both the Korean War and the Vietnam era; the percentage of 65+ who worked full-time all year in 2011 is 44.3%; Medicare estimates that competitive bidding, expanded under the health care law, will save taxpayers $25.7 billion over 10 years, and beneficiaries $17.1 billion. Get-well wishes to Clara Rivera. NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S May 16 – Culinary Institute of America & Hudson River Boat Cruise includes a guided tour of the World’s Premier Culinary College, followed by a gourmet meal prepared by students of the Institute; then have a relaxing afternoon on a Hudson River Cruise…$110/person… FINAL PAYMENT DUE APRIL 1st…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. June 3 – 4 – Sands Casino (on the way), shopping in Bethlehem, PA and the

show “Noah’s Ark” – included overnight stay at Crown Plaza Hotel w/dinner and show; buffet breakfast; in the afternoon experience the Biblical show “Noah’s Ark” at the Sight/Sound Theater; dinner after the show in Amish Country (on your own)…$50 deposit (check payable to AARP-4997) + $21 for travel insurance…$275 per person/double; $265 per person/triple; $345/single; FINAL PAYMENT DUE MAY 3…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. August 22 – 23 – “Menopause,” the Musical (Lancaster, PA), shopping & the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) - First stop will be Rockvale Square Outlets (Lancaster, PA); hotel check-in; buffet dinner w/the performance of “Menopause,” the Musical at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater; full American breakfast in the hotel; enjoy a narrated Amish Farmlands tour; then to the Sands Casino, w/a casino bonus of $30 in free slot play + $5 food coupon; depart for home in the late afternoon…$220 per person/double; $275 single; $216 per person triple; travel insurance available - $21/person…contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Seniors Wednesda y, Apr il 17—NO BINGO G AM E . Going to Elmsford Dinner Theater; Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Loop, Asch Loop, (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Tuesda y, Apr il 30—Going to M t. Air y C asino. Price is $30. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. Rebate is $30 slot play at $10 towards food. Always bring your picture I.D. card. Pick-up at our 3 usual bus stops. Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. T h u r sd a y, J u ly 11—G oin g t o Br a u h a us, P om on a , N.Y. Price: $58. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. MENU: At arrival, you have HOT danish, donuts, coffee, tea. LUNCHEON: Hamburgers, frankfurters, sausages and peppers, french fries, and all kind of salads, corn on cob, watermelon and

more. Dinner: Salad, bread and butter. Entrees: Roast beef, roast chicken, poached Tilapia with potato and vegetables, soda, beer, coffee, tea, ice cream. For entertainment, you have music, dancing, large swimming pool, mini golf, big Bingo game, and more. Also Sci-Fi Shop. T h u r sd a y, Au gu st 15—Goin g to CR AB SHANTY for a luncheon. Price is $20. Time is 1 p.m. FOR MEMBERS ONLY. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop or call 718-379-9613, Monday –Thursday, l0 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call in the evening to Ann at 347-267-4751, or Mary 718-379-4899. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Ma r y Pilla

Handicapped Adults Association O ffice—We are open 2 days a week, Mondays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.; and on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. F lea M a r ket —We are now selling jewelry, many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered

books are 25 cents each, or 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each. There is also a small selection of canes for $5, walkers for $10, one shower chair for $20, a fairly new wheelchair for $50. —Ar len e R od r igu ez

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

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Einstein Cancer Fund Tuesd a y, Ap r il 16t h — M t. Air y C a sin o. The cost per person is $33, casino slot play of $25, plus a food voucher of $10. We have seats available; please make a call. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card and photo I.D. Our next membership meeting will be on Tuesday, May 7th in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. This will be a Bingo meeting. Refreshments will be served. Noa h ’s Ar k—M a y 15t h a n d 16t h; two-day trip. Time of pick-up at Einstein Loop, 6:45 to 7 a.m., Asch Loop, 7 a.m. to 7:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop 7:15 to 7:30 a.m. Hopefully, the bus will be on time arriving at Einstein Loop. M em ber ’s lu n cheon — J u ne 4t h at the Crab Shanty at 1 p.m. The cost per member is $22. Lunch menu – lobster, broiled filet of sole, crab legs, chicken

parmesan, barbecued chicken and ribs, dessert, coffee, soda. Time of luncheon is 11 a.m. Tu esd a y, J u n e 18th – The Taj Mahal for a tribute to Diana Ross and the Supremes. Cost per person is $75 which includes $25 slot play, free buffet and show, plus transportation. We are accepting deposits in any amount you wish in order to hold your reservation. Final payments are due by June 1st. For the above trips, please call Loretta, 718-671-2958, Mildred, 718-320-0288; or Lydia, 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. We are available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon or after 6 p.m. for all the above trips. Our prayers of health and healings go out to all. Remember the homebound and those in nursing homes. Give them a call. —Lyd ia R u a s

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

Little things reveal much about us and the world. For example, a biologist can take a single cell and from it determine the entire genetic pattern of a person. A psychiatrist may determine a person’s motives by a slip of the tongue or a mistake in writing. A physician often can diagnose a severe illness from a minute sign or a slight symptom. This thought finds an interesting illustration in a Talmudic story. A man who was named Mar Zutra once had a silver goblet stolen from his home. He noticed a disciple washing his hands and drying them on another per-

son’s garment. Mar Zutra then observed, “This is the person who stole the goblet since he has no consideration for the property of his neighbor.” The man was apprehended and later confessed. Our personalities are truly manifested in the little things that we do. A person who is patient and courteous will reveal himself or herself in various ways in the home, in business, and with friends. A person who is angry, indifferent, or hostile will express this characteristic in many subtle instances in daily living. It is in the small and routine events of life that we reveal our larger selves.

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 service begins at 7 a.m. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers 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.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, April 19, is before 7:21 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, April 13, at 8:15 p.m. S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon. M en you a r e n eed ed for a M inyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you! The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. C om in g E ven ts: Sunday, April 14—The Sisterhood

sponsors a Bingo. The cost is $3 per person. This includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Join us and have a fun afternoon. Sunday, April 21—The Shule sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. The cost of $3 per person includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Come to us and have an afternoon of fun. G ood a n d Welfa r e: All women are invited to join the Sisterhood. The dues for 2013 are $18 annually. 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 Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time. Your help is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom! M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other. C om in g E ven t s: The next meeting of the association is Wednesday, April 10. We will meet our school (Superstar) neighbors in the “A” building. They will address our meeting. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Pokeno is back! Friday, April 12 is for Pokeno fun. We meet in the Association Room on the “B” side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your

nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served. Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons.The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side. C a len d a r of E ven t s: Friday, April 26—Movie night— Doors open at 7:00 p.m. G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City JCC/Community Service Center in Room 18 of Dreiser Community Center will be OPEN ALL DAY on Sunday, April 14th. This is due to the many closings you have experienced during the Passover holiday. So - if you have need of a notary (for those pesky

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level). Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Midday worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. F R I DAYS: Youth service will be held every evening starting at 6:30 p.m. Focu s: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God.

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace. Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of “great and precious promises’’ Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! It’s hard to be grateful in difficulties, but it’s not impossible. In all circumstances, we can give thanks that God has not left us on our own. Let’s look at 1st Thessalonians 5:12-22: 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 16 Rejoice always 17 pray without ceasing.

18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Tomorrow, April (14th) at 5 p.m., we’re having a one night revival service. Pastor Vernon Little will be bringing forth the Word of God. God gave me my church in order to fellowship with others and meet with Jesus. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. Thank you, Father! We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, go to www.datpiff.com and listen to and download ‘The Chance To Tell You’ by Vernon Little. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Ap ost le Gla dys R . L itt le

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church G od St ill L oves You Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment and wait on thy God continually. Hosea 12:6 The Bible is filled with stories of people like you and I, who have made wrong choices; choices that have destroyed everything that is good and worthwhile in their lives. The pain and the suffering of these people have been documented to serve as warning for us. Moses, Jacob, David, Abraham, Peter, and even Paul, the one who wrote half of the new testament, all made grievous mistakes and they suffered greatly as a result of their wrong choices. However, amidst the pain and suffering experienced by these people, the forgiveness that God offers to them when they returned to him serves as a source of hope to us; that as long as we are willing to return to God, He is able to transform our lives and give meaning to our existence. Here is his promise to all who return to him. “I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for my anger is turned away from them. Hosea 14:4

God loves you and He longs for you to know him Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Our Services are open to everyone. Br ea d M in ist r y: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food. R egu la r M eet ings: Wednesday Prayer Meetings: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies, 3 p.m. Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for children ages 6-17 Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Free Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. Visit us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. —Ak in sola Oyela k in

divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:14) At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scrip-

tural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from his grace, we receive no promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace, one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word. For further information, please call 718-324-0334. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

NCNW General Membership meeting tomorrow, Sunday, April 14th at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. R em in d er : May 18th, 39th Annual Bethune-Height Recognition luncheon at Antun’s. All monies for raffles and luncheon tickets are due by April 14th. New p r ogr a m : “Teens Workshop.” Teen ages 12-17 are invited for open discussions today, Saturday, April 13th and every Saturday thereafter from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open discussion to include hair, skincare, social etiquette and so much more! Be prepared to enjoy yourself…laugh…Meet new friends and more importantly learn from each other. Location: Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. For more information, call 646-285-8699 or 718-3202366. Our NCNW members, along with a full bus load of family and friends, have returned from a wonderful weekend, April 5-8 in our nation’s capital. They joined

throngs of others from across the country and the world to take part in the Cherry Blossom Festival, visit the poignant Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, see the original airplane of the Wright Brothers, view the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington Cemetary, take photos in front of the White House and even have lunch at Ben’s Chill Bowl restaurant, a Washington landmark on U Street where our President, Bill Cosby and other luminaries have eaten. They did so much more! A great time was had by all. Theatre Group is off to see the new plays “The Trip to Bountiful,” May 5, with Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Vanessa Williams and Condola Rashad and “ Motown,” Wednesday, July 24, 8:00 p.m. at LuntFontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-6713721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our April —M a xin e Su lliva n members.

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