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

Vol. 47 No. 15

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Open Board meeting to be held Wednesday in Bartow Community Center BY BILL STUTTIG Riverbay’s Board President Helen Atkins has scheduled an open Board meeting to update the community on the HUD loan guarantee to be held on Wednesday, April 18th at 7 p.m. in Bartow Community Center’s Room 31. All shareholders are urged to attend. Prior to the beginning of the open Board meeting, as is customary with all open Board meetings and management forums, shareholders will be given to chance to meet with Riverbay Department Directors from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss any specific concerns they have regarding their home, building or general community conditions and have those matters addressed directly by the department directors responsible for those specific concerns raised and, if necessary, schedule follow-up action. At 7 p.m., the Board meeting will be called to order and after the last meeting’s minutes and the posted agenda is approved by a majority of the Board, the 15-member Board will start considering a number of issues. The first part of the meeting will feature a report from a representative of Wells

Fargo who has been actively negotiating a potential refinancing loan guarantee through the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Leading HUD officials were led on a comprehensive tour of Co-op City last week and the potential for a new cost saving refinancing agreement for the community through the federal agency remains very active. Following the report from Wells Fargo, which will address the specifics of this activity, the Board is expected to vote on an emergency resolution to proceed with the next phase of the process, the preparation of third party reports. The Board will then also consider an emergency resolution to have Riverbay put up financial reward incentives to help in capturing those responsible for a few specific violent crimes that have occurred in the community over the last several months. Following the consideration of the emergency resolutions, the Board will listen to the second readings of a number of resolutions and then consider and debate the potential passage of each (Continued on page 4)

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Official candidates in 2012 Riverbay Board election to be certified next Tuesday 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 next Tuesday, April 17, at the Candidates’ Meeting which will be held in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 8 p.m. On Monday, March 26, at the conclusion of the petition period to run in this year’s Board election, 12 of the 14 potential candidates who picked up qualifying petitions when they became available on Monday, March 12, returned their petition packages to the Riverbay Legal Department signifying their intention to enter the race to fill five Board seats in the Wednesday, May 16th election, while two potential candidates withdrew from the race. Among the 12 potential candidates are all five incumbent Board Directors running for re-election this year—Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Othelia Jones, Bill Gordon, Francine Reva Jones and Al Shapiro. The other shareholders who returned their petitions include some who ran for the Board previously, as well as some new candidates. They are Emanuel Armfield, Geraldine Shivers, Herbert Moreira-Brown, Leslie Peterson, Evelyn Turner, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver and

Claudia Sampson. 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 2012 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 2012 Election Committee also verified that none of the candidates are indebted to the Riverbay Corporation and are up to date in the payment of their maintenance charges before compiling the final list of candidates. The official field of candidates will be announced at next Tuesday’s Candidates’ Meeting on April 17, in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 8 p.m., and the official list of candidates will then be published in next Saturday’s issue of the Co-op City Times. As per the election rules, only candidates or their designee will be allowed access to the Candidates’ meeting on Tuesday. (Continued on page 2)

Management meets with city and state agencies to address ongoing quality of life conditions in community BY ROZAAN BOONE Representatives from a number of city and state agencies met with Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper and several Riverbay Department personnel on Wednesday, April 11, to address ongoing quality of life conditions in Co-op City. The meeting was held in Room 28 in the Bartow Community Center and was attended by Commissioner Constance Moran of the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT); George Torres of the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit; Ignazio Terranova of the Department of Sanitation; Effie Ardizzone of Department of Environmental Protection (DEP); Brian Carter of the state DOT; Valerie Davis-O’Neil of the city’s Parks Department; David Bilotti of the state Thruway Authority and Roger Montesano, Bureau of Community Affairs, NYC Fire Department. Ken Kearns, District Manager of Community Board 10 also attended. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto was represented by his Chief of Staff Ben Randazzo and

Councilman Larry Seabrook by his Chief of Staff, Cleveland Beckett. Board President Helen Atkins, and Directors Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and Francine Jones attended the meeting with the city and state agencies. In addition to Cooper, Riverbay was represented by Ombudsman Joe Boiko; Edgar Perez, Director of Restorations; Juanita Net, Director of Cooperator Services Offices (CSO); Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations; Luis Salazar, Janitorial Director; Osbourne Pearson from the Grounds Department; Bob Tausch from the Maintenance/PM Shop; Mike Mabry and Debra Smith from Public Safety. Opening the meeting, Cooper said the reason for the meeting was to follow-up on similar meetings held last year to address certain areas in and around Co-op City that were not being properly maintained by the city and state agencies charged with their upkeep and, (Continued on page 4)

The Light of Freedom… Lynn Levine, Executive Director of the Co-op City Jewish

Community Council (left) is joined by Jewish scholar Hillel Valentine and Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins (seated) in lighting the candles to commence JASA’s Annual Co-op City Passover Seder. Levine, Valentine and Atkins were joined by Lenore Greenwald, Toni Kelly and Jennifer Perl in reading the Haggadah to more than 300 seniors in attendance. The ceremony told the story of Passover and the escape of the Jewish people from Egyptian bondage and related it as a celebration of all people throughout history who struggled and overcame oppression and bondage. Following the traditional ceremony, seniors were served a Passover lunch and then treated to the music of the Kittay House Community Choir. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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“If a candidate cannot attend next Tuesday’s Candidates’ Meeting and would like to assign a designee or representative to attend instead, the Election Committee must be notified in writing of the name of that designee prior to next Tuesday’s meeting,” said Director Bailey. Correspondence to the 2012 Election Committee should be sent to Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2012 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 the following day, Wednesday, April 18, according to the 2012 election rules, Section E, 7(a). “Candidates and their supporters should be aware that there is no campaigning until the day after they are certified,” stated the Election Committee chair. “The 2012 Election Committee advises everyone involved in this election to read and understand the rules and regulations so as not to make any missteps which could result in their disqualification. The Election Committee will vigilantly monitor all campaign-related activities and deal with infractions swiftly.” Director Bailey also noted that potential candidates who need clarification of any election rule should contact the Election Committee in writing, in care of the Riverbay Legal Department, and the committee will respond expeditiously. In addition to its chair, Director

Eleanor Bailey, the 2012 Election Committee is co-chaired by Director Evelyn Santiago, and composed of shareholders Michelle Davy, James Estwick, Marjorie Helms, Deborah Henry, William Odom, Sonja Maxwell, and William Marquez. At next Tuesday’s Candidates’ Meeting, after the official candidates are announced, each candidate or their designee will enter a random drawing to determine the order of their placement on the ballot. The name of each candidate will automatically be rotated on the ballot, as well as in the three election supplements in the Co-op City Times. At the same meeting, the candidates will be given their election packages from the Co-op City Times explaining the process and outlining the deadlines by which candidates’ statements and ads must be submitted for the three consecutive election issues of the paper which will begin on Saturday, April 28. In each election issue, Saturday, April 28; Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, May 12, each candidate will be given space in the Co-op City Times to place a candidate’s statement outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community, as well as a free ¼ page ad. The deadlines for these submissions are strictly enforced and candidates are advised to read their election packages very carefully so as not to miss deadlines. Two official Candidates’ Forums will be held, the first on Thursday, May 3,

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7:30 p.m. in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center, and the other on Monday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. In addition, 5 building associations have so far requested permission to date from the 2012 Election Committee to host individual Candidates’ meetings to which all candidates running in the election must be invited. Following the publication of the final election supplement on May 12, shareholders will cast their votes on Wednesday, May 16 for the candidate(s) of their choice. Voting will be conducted by voting machines in building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. After the polls close on May 16th, the tallies will be counted after 9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 24th. The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times that Saturday, May 26th. After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 6th and begin serving their three-year terms. On election day, Wednesday, May 16, there will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of March 26, 2012. Last year, the NYC Board of Election confirmed that 5,398 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board election of which

5,335 were machine votes, 31 stand-by ballots and 29 absentee ballots. There were 3 challenge ballots in the 2011 Riverbay Board election. 5,019 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2011 Board of Directors election. This year, 5,007 votes are needed for a quorum. The 2012 Election Committee chair stressed once again this week the importance of all Riverbay shareholders making sure that they participate in the Riverbay Board election on Wednesday, May 16. “Participating in the election means attending at least one of the official Candidates’ Forums or if that is not possible, one of the Candidates’ meetings being held by individual community organizations and building associations and to which all candidates must be invited to meet and address the shareholders they hope to represent on the Riverbay Board,” said Director Bailey. She further pointed out that the deadline for building association presidents to request dates to hold a candidate’s meeting in their building is at 5 p.m. this Monday, April 16. “Only one meeting per day will be allowed on a first come, first served basis, so once again, I am appealing to building presidents who are considering a Candidates’ Meetings to submit their date and time to us before the Monday, April 16th deadline at 5 p.m. so the date can be approved by the Election Committee and the list given to the official candidates on Tuesday night,” said Director Bailey.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Next CB #10 Meeting The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., at Fort Schuyler House, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. Please make every effort to attend. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Mammography van in Co-op City Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, will be sponsoring a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van which will be located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, next Saturday, April 21, beginning at 1:30 p.m. This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program. An appointment is necessary. Please call 1-800-564-6868. This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership. Screening coordination and Outreach/In-reach funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

Bereavement support Mondays Church of the Savior’s Bereavement Support Group meets every Monday, 6:30 p.m., at 120 DeKruif Place (Building 7, street level). This is a free service and anyone may attend for confidential counseling and support. This service is open to all residents, as well as members of the faith community and social agencies within Co-op City, who would like to attend or refer their members or clients to the bereavement support group. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, and would like to take advantage of this service, please contact Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. of the Church of the Savior at (718) 320-0002 or (917) 734-4058.

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Former Public Safety Officer becomes Power Plant Supervisor BY BILL STUTTIG A career-changing quest of more than five years came to fruition earlier this month when Orlando Martinez, a former Co-op City Public Safety officer for more than 20 years, received word that he had passed the test for a stationary engineer license and now has the necessary qualifications to be a power plant supervisor. Martinez now works the overnight shift at Co-op City’s Power Plant supervising a crew of six workers as its monitors and maintains conditions at the plant during the overnight hours. Aside from supervising the crew, Martinez is responsible for writing reports on the plant’s overnight operations for the plant’s chief operators and directors. Power Plant Director Brian Reardon said this week, “Orlando is working out very well. We are seeing a lot of good things from him.” The quest to go from Public Safety Officer to Power Plant operating engineer is ambitious and difficult for anyone but

Orlando Martinez has successfully made the transition from Public Safety Officer to Power Plant Supervisor.

especially difficult for a man in his early 40s who still had a family to support while he was attempting to change careers. The pressure to maintain a steady income while getting the necessary schooling and

experience in order to make the transition required a commitment of more than 80 hours a week over several years. While having nothing but the highest regard for the Public Safety Department and his colleagues there, Martinez said that he felt the need to pursue this dream because he felt a bachelor’s degree in mathematics that he earned as a young man was never properly utilized. “I wanted to utilize my education which I hadn’t done for so many years and try something new which would be beneficial for me and my family,” Martinez explained. “I saw other officers leaving the job here and bettering themselves and I thought why can’t I do that too?” Beginning is 2007, while still working the overnight shift as a Public Safety officer, Martinez enrolled in a full time course of study in Facilities Engineering from SUNY Maritime College in Throgs Neck. On most days, he would complete (Continued on page 15)

Annual Income Affidavits BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out earlier this month to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2011, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program). The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2012. Currently, surcharges based upon 2010 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2012. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 based upon data taken from your 2011 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submit their 2011 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2011 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2012. Please estimate your income and identify it as “Estimated Income.” File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form. I n ca ses 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 inin g sh a r eh old er sub m it d ocu m 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 ddr ess (2) cop y of t he a p a r tm en t lea se (3) ut ility 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 a nd a 50% su r cha r ge will be a ssessed ea ch m ont h u nt il t he docu men t a t ion is sub mitt ed. T he sh a r eh old er will b e lia ble for a ll sur cha r ges a ssessed, 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 Monday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 1; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 38. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income

Affidavit form at the sessions. Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification. Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2012. 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. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18. 3. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop. Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment. Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2012 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3388.

Open Board before taking a vote. These resolutions include a few lease renewals for commercial and religious tenants of the community centers. The Board will also consider a proposal to have the community’s Public Safety Officers acquire New York State Peace Officer status, as well as consider the potential future installation of new automatic lobby doors, a contract change order regarding the ongoing roof replacement project, and the purchase of ceramic products and other related

Agencies as a consequence, resulted in quality of life issues that negatively impact the residents of Co-op City. “We have now over the last couple of years held these meetings because we have tremendous needs. Because of our size, we have a number of conditions that exist and we have found that we’ve had some success by bringing to the different agencies’ attention some of the conditions that exist in Co-op City,” said Cooper. “What we did in the past and what we did again this year, is that we had staff people take time out to take photos of conditions that exist. In some cases, some of the conditions were conditions that existed last year that have not yet been addressed and some of the conditions are new. I think that these forums are very important to have because it allows us to have these one-on-one. I know oftentimes the request is that we call 3-1-1 but for us some of the conditions are so enormous that it’s difficult to get all of that done by calling 3-1-1 and also some of the conditions are hard to explain by phone. A photo is worth a thousand words and we’ve found that taking these photos and having these conversations have been very effective.” Taking a moment to put things into perspective, Cooper said: “Co-op City has about 50-60,000 residents and if it were to stand alone, it would be 11th or 12th largest city in the state of New York. For such a large community, it is truly, relatively quiet in terms of expressing itself as it relates to quality of life issues and that means services that they are entitled to. And, I think that’s because for the most part, the community expects us, the people in this room, management, and our public officials, to represent them. “Of course, as many of you probably know, there are a lot of things that we do in-house that save the city a ton of money. We have our own Public Safety Department who are first responders in terms of emergencies and other police affairs. We also have our own central garbage facility, where our workers pick up garbage from the buildings and bring it to the central garbage facility, and then the city comes to that location, picks up the garbage and takes it to waste facilities, so in that case, the housing company saves the city millions of dollars.” Cooper said nevertheless, in terms of the services that Co-op City’s shareholders receive from the city, he believes they are entitled to such services for two reasons—first and foremost, they are tax payers and secondly, because they pay for services that ordinarily would be provided by the city and therefore, they should be able to expect some level of reciprocity from the city. Drawing everyone’s attention to the packages that were prepared for each

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items. The Board will then hear a series of first readings of resolutions to be considered at upcoming Board meetings including a contract for the printing of the Coop City Times, a number of impending commercial lease renewals, and a contract for upcoming balcony and spandrel repairs. Following the reading of the first resolutions, the Board will hear a report on a study by Cushman and Wakefield, a lead-

ing commercial reality management firm, which has suggested ways for the community and its shareholders to gain greatly increased value and income from its three shopping centers. Committee chairs will then offer reports from various committees. Following this, one Board Director is expected to be appointed Chairman of a soon-to-be established History Committee. After this, the floor will be open to

questions and concerns from shareholders during the gallery session. Shareholders will be asked to keep their comments or questions brief and specific in order to allow all shareholders who wish to speak to do so within a reasonable amount of time. The Board Directors and/or management officials will directly address the questions and concerns raised. The next regular Board meeting after this one has been set for May 23rd.

the lighting conditions and see what can be done, possibly replacing any bulbs that are out or having some of the existing lights redirected. The Parks Department was told about dead trees, tree stumps, empty tree wells and the medians along Bartow Avenue and Baychester Avenue that need fertilization, grass and trees, pointing out that there are at least 100 locations where there used to be trees. The Parks representative reported that the department’s Chief of Operations had already done a walk through with Donovan Plummer, Riverbay’s Director of Buildings and Grounds, and that Co-op City was on the list for tree plantings. She said that she would, however, follow-up with street tree planting and get back to Riverbay. Community Board 10 Manager Ken Kearns, in pledging his office’s assistance to the Co-op City community, shared that the city’s tree stump removal program is virtually unfunded, so even if Riverbay calls 3-1-1 about the removal of tree stumps, the conditions would only be added to their ongoing list, not necessarily speed up resolution. The final item on the meeting’s agenda was the Department of Transportation. Commissioner Moran said that a lot of the pot hole complaints that Riverbay identified are actually sink holes and not within the jurisdiction of her office. Riverbay had also submitted a number of locations for bus shelters. Commissioner Moran reported that she looked at them all and most of the sidewalks are too narrow and would not be ADA complaint if a bus shelter was put in place. The Commissioner suggested the city’s bench program instead so people waiting for buses can at least sit. The Commissioner also shared that complaints about downed street signs and pot holes should be called into 3-1-1. She suggested that a list of pot holes can also be sent to her office for handling. Addressing signage, Commissioner Moran said that 75 oversized street signs will be installed at Co-op City intersections this summer. In addition, traffic signs that are no longer visible will be refurbished this season. The DOT was also told about the bro-

ken jersey barriers and said that they will be refurbished or replaced. Cooper brought to the attention of Commissioner Moran that he had received complaints from shareholders about waste materials and noise coming from the DOT Yard on Co-op City Boulevard from the evening work shift. However, Commissioner Moran said that the material is not waste, but asphalt or millings after DOT mills the streets which are then brought to the yard and sent to their asphalt plant to be recycled into new asphalt. There is no grinding or any work of that nature being done there, she said. Commissioner Moran also stated that the DOT only works 2 weeks out of the year doing nighttime resurfacing in the summer and that the night shift begins at 10 p.m., not at 4 p.m. as the complaint stated. “There will only be activity in the yard when the truck is picked up and leaves to go to the site for resurfacing in the summer,” said Commissioner Moran. “We do not have a 4x12 shift. The yard is closed in the evenings.” Commissioner Moran also reported on the start of roadway expansion that will start in May to address traffic flow at Baychester and Bartow Avenues, as well as planned work to accommodate the opening of the new Macy’s in Bay Plaza being developed by Prestige. (See the management report on page 7 for more details.) “You’re going to see a very major change once the work is done on Bartow and Baychester Avenues because you’re going to have two dedicated turn lanes going left, you’re going to have a left turn signal, and four lanes where you now only have two. Traffic flow is going to be very improved,” said the Commissioner. Commissioner Moran said that she estimates the work on Baychester and Bartow will take about 4 weeks to complete. She was asked if she would work with Riverbay to help facilitate a meeting among the state, Riverbay and Prestige so that everyone would know what is going on with the Macy’s project and the related traffic issues and be able to work more closely together, and she agreed.

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agency and which contained photos of conditions around Co-op City to be addressed, Cooper said that there are still some “grey” areas which can be followed-up on at a later date. One of those “grey areas” evidently is the area along the state Thruway Authority’s fencing along I-95 on Baychester Avenue opposite Truman High School where garbage accumulates on a regular basis. There was spirited debate about whose responsibility it is to clean this particular area with the state Thruway Authority stating that they are responsible for the highway side only. On the other hand, the city’s Department of Sanitation representative said that the agency will assist and clean if complaints are called into the city’s 3-1-1 system, however, it is not their responsibility to clean the area on a regular basis. The state Thruway Authority suggested a joint venture to keep the area clean and a followup meeting will most likely be held later to address that issue. The city’s Sanitation Department also said that while there is no regular schedule to clean Baychester Avenue, Erskine Place and Co-op City Boulevard, street cleaning is complaint-driven so all complaints should be called into the city’s 31-1 hotline. Turning his attention to DEP issues, Cooper said that while there have been some inroads made last year in terms of the cleaning of the sewers and repair of broken sewers, there’s still work to be done. The DEP representative noted that the agency had taken some corrective measures, but also pointed out that resolution is complaint-driven and suggested calls to 3-1-1. Cooper asked about DEP’s schedule for preventive maintenance of the storm drains and was told that storm drains are cleaned once every three years. However, if there are ongoing conditions, they should be called in to the city. Regarding issues to be addressed by the state Thruway Authority, Cooper praised the swift response received from the agency last year when there was the problem with young women being raped on the footbridge. The Thruway Authority quickly trimmed branches to make the path more visible. However, the branches have regrown, and the removal of some trees is necessary on the opposite side of the bridge to ensure visibility. The poor lighting on the footbridge was also raised and the Thruway representative was taken by Public Safety to inspect the footbridge conditions. By the ending of the day on Wednesday, Public Safety reported that Mr. Bilotti said that he would cut down the four trees on the 47th Precinct side of the walkway and trim back any trees with branches overhanging the pathway. Regarding the poor lighting, Mr. Bilotti said that he would return at night to assess

Jermaine, you’re 14... …and at a time in your life when you can see so many things for you to do in front of you. I know you want to be in as many things as you can, but go slowly and you will find exactly what you were destined to do. Happy birthday. We love you. —G r a n d p a Ted , Gr a n d m a Dot, G r a n dp a Scot t y, M om , Da d , Am a n d a , Alyssa , a nd Alea h a .

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Meeting with city and state agencies On Wednesday, April 11th, management held a meeting with representatives from various city and state agencies, coordinated with the assistance of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Councilman Larry Seabrook. The agencies present at the meeting were the city of New York’s Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Sanitation, Parks Department and the New York Fire Department. On the state end, the State Department of Transportation and the State Thruway Authority were present as well. Mr. George Torres from Mayor Bloomberg’s office and Mr. Kenneth Kearns from Community Board 10 were present as they have been for a few years now. Board members in attendance were Ms. Helen Atkins, Mr. Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and Ms. Francine Reva Jones. Key management personnel from various departments were in attendance as well. The focus of the meeting was consistent with the issues that management has raised in the past, as it relates to numerous conditions around the development that need to be addressed. In my opinion, the idea of calling 3-1-1 while useful, is not a catch all for a number of conditions in question. For example, there are areas which are clearly city or state owned property that none of the agencies take responsibility for maintaining, like the walkway along I-95 on Baychester Ave. or the fenced in areas under the bridge leading into Section Five and along Co-op City Blvd. In addition, there are some conditions that are too large in number to try to give to a 3-1-1 operator over the phone, like the many empty tree wells where the trees previously in place have died, or the sewer drains that are not cleaned on a regular schedule. In fact, some complaints are a bit complicated to explain over the phone and the 3-1-1 operators will tell you that you should submit a detailed letter explaining the nature of the complaint. Therefore, these meetings have become very important and fruitful. Before the meetings, our staff go out and take photos of the conditions that exist which are presented to the respective agencies along with a description of the locations. It is true that a picture is worth a thousand words. During Wednesday’s meeting, the issues dis-

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. cussed included the following: Sewer cleaning, repairs and preventive maintenance; Missing caps on fire hydrants; Dead Trees and empty tree wells; Fertilizing and seeding the medians throughout the community; Street cleaning along Baychester Ave. and Co-op City Blvd.; Broken fences along Baychester Ave. and the Hutchinson River Parkway; Pot holes; Broken Jersey barriers in Section Five; Bus shelters and benches throughout the community; Turn arrows along Co-op City Blvd. (north and south bound); D.O.T. Yard along Co-op City Blvd.; Bartow Ave. and Baychester Ave. Intersection and traffic coming from Bay Plaza; Tree removal along I-95, near the footbridge along Baychester Ave.; and Improved lighting along the footbridge. Some of the agencies have already responded. Public Safety officers Michael Mabry and Debra Smith showed Mr. David Billotti of the New York State Thruway Authority the conditions along the I-95 footbridge and he has agreed to remove approximately 4 trees on the 47th Pct. side of the bridge, where the trees, once in full bloom, completely obscure the view of people walking over the bridge, particularly at night; he also agreed to trim back branches of other trees in the vicinity as needed; he said he would come back at night to assess the poor lighting condition; he also agreed to have his people clean the trash on the highway side of the fence at the entrance to the footbridge. We first met Mr. Bilotti last year, when we complained about the weeds along the highway that were as high as 5 to 6 feet tall, and he was instrumental in getting this property cleaned up immediately. Mr. Billoti has been consistently supportive and willing to work with Riverbay. Ms. Effie Ardizzone of the Department of Environmental Protection has already reached out to us to do a walk through next week as a result of the photos submitted to her that were taken by Mr. Bob Tausch and Mr. Hector Narvaez. Ms. Valerie Davis-O’Neal from the Parks Department will be back on site

Happy 8th birthday, Alyssa! Alyssa, to be able to spend your early growing years with you is truly a happy time that will never be forgotten. You still have a distance to go, but I pray the road will stay smooth for you and I can continue to be there for you in case you miss a step. Happy birthday. We love you. —G r a n d p a Ted , G r a n d m a Dot , M om , Da d , J er m a in e, Sr., G r a n d p a Scot t y, J er m a in e, J r.; Am a n d a , a n d Aa liya h .

this Tuesday, April 17th to do a walk through to view the condition of the medians and empty tree wells and tree stumps, as indicated in the photos taken by Mr. Bob Tausch. Ms. Connie Moran from the City of New York’s Department of Transportation gave us the wonderful news that her agency plans to start the project of expanding the roadway on Baychester Ave. that runs parallel to Bay Plaza in the area of PC Richards and Popeye’s, to increase the number of lanes from two to four, with the two new lanes dedicated to allowing motorists to make a left turn at the Bartow Avenue/Baychester Ave. intersection, heading west towards the entrance to I-95 south and Gun Hill Road. The upgrade will include a pedestrian island and fence to keep pedestrians safe from traffic. This project will start by the end of May and she anticipates that the project will take approximately one month to complete. Ms. Moran will also consider adding new bus shelters provided that there is at least a 5 foot clearance behind the shelter for pedestrian traffic and where the area is less than 5 feet, a bench. Ms. Michelle Sajous will submit the applications for benches through the city’s bench program that Ms. Moran brought to our attention at the meeting, thanks

to the photos taken by Ms. Juanita Net. The city DOT will also erect approximately 75 new, over sized street name signs throughout the community by the end of the summer; will survey the crumbling Jersey barriers and damaged fencing along the Hutchinson River Parkway, as shown in the photos presented by Mr. Joe Boiko and Mr. Jason Ravitch. The DOT will also look at the vacant lot along Co-op City Blvd. and the fenced off area leading into Section Five, under the bridge. Mr. Roger Montesano from the New York Fire Department actually volunteered to attend our meeting and expressed his willingness to work with us. We have given him the photos taken of the fire hydrants with the missing caps and he stated that he will have addressed. The representative from the New York State Department of Transportation provided us with a map showing the boundaries under their jurisdiction which, if accurate, does not include Co-op City. Apparently, this region falls under the city DOT. We may have to compromise on the cleaning of the walkway along the I-95 roadway, as the city’s position is that cleaning the walkway is not their jurisdiction because there are no buildings along this section. We will discuss the matter (Continued on page 15)

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Letters To The Editor

Is Privatization IMPOSSIBLE? Maybe or Maybe Not To t h e E d it or : Herb Freedman stated at the management forum and in management’s response to the City News last week that privatization is impossible at this time because of pending court procedures concerning taxes Co-op City may have to pay. The idea of a feasibility study is to inform shareholders as to the cost they may incur by staying in Mitchell-Lama or going with privatization. What we hear from organizations that do this type of study is that it would take 18-24 months. That should be plenty of time for the pending court cases to be resolved, or the study will need to tell us the effect of each outcome. While the supporters of Mitchell-Lama

may agree with Herb, the rest of us shareholders would prefer a third party with no stake in the output of the report. In the management forum, Herb stated that he had no written proposal for a HUD mortgage, and a REAC requirement would be a no starter. REAC is an annual unit by unit inspection covering many items. The cost for Co-op City could be very large, failing could result in large fines. In this week’s story on the HUD visit, a suggestion to modify a policy to only cover safety items such as requiring GFI outlet, 60,000; install carbon monoxide detectors, 16,000; and fire extinguishers, 17,000. In new construction, all shower must have a single water control, to prevent scalding, therefore HUD may require

new pluming in all 17,000 bathroom. All these are good ideas, but we, the shareholders, should decide when we will do them, not HUD. They say HUD is willing to make a modification to the REAC policies. Given, this will not be a contract with Co-op, and there can be change at anytime. Do we really what to turn over our last bit of freedom for a short term reduction in a mortgage rate. I believe HUD could, in the future, prevent us from getting a second mortgage to cover new capital projects and insist we pay for it with operating funds. This would force HCR to require high carrying charges. —Br uce Git elson

Agreeing to disagree To T h e E d it or : In last week’s Co-op Times, there were two Directors criticizing another Director’s Viewpoint in the paper the week before. This is the kind of nonsense that turns you off when it comes to the Board. I think everyone has a right to disagree, and because it is not your feeling, why put in the paper, like they are wrong to think the way they think, and if it bothers anyone on

the Board, it should be discussed in the board room. As a cooperator, I can read, let me judge the article, and if I do not agree, let me complain. It just looks bad when the Directors always talk about one another. I wonder if that is the reason they do not want the meeting televised? As a cooperator for 39 years, I think it is time for term limits, three terms should be the limit. There are people on the Board who have

been on so long, they serve no purpose. We need new and fresh minds to bring this community forward. We always talk about the young people and what can we do for them to keep them out of trouble, but when an opportunity comes, you turn it down. We need people on the Board who really care about this community and will try to do everything in their power for us. —P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

Shared responsibilities To t h e E d it or : It is most encouraging to be told of the seemingly favorable impression made on the governmental visitors who toured our community relative to our pursuit of a HUD loan. However, as my late beloved mother used to say five minutes before the Jewish Sabbath for candle lighting, “it is still not Shabbos (the Sabbath).” I interject that reference by way of alerting this entire community that the scrutiny could well extend beyond internal extensive efforts to the conduct of each/every shareholder to impress our deserved need to preserve this most affordable housing.

That requires, in my view, evidence of responsible assumption of duty. Voting for public elected representatives based solely on their advocacy to benefit our needs, as well as shedding apathy by voting cautiously for our Board representatives must be seen as a true coop housing of responsible people that commands the recognition we are seeking and so need to further improve what too many take for granted. We have vacancies to fill—keep that in mind and your role in upgrading our public image by how outsiders see this housing concept.

Change your behavior of disregard for your neighbors’ right to a peaceful environment. Our press shouldn’t have to repeatedly remind you of our rules as they do based on complaints. Bottom line: We are being closely observed and evaluated for government loan granting. Management has their role to be shared by each of us…Assume it responsibly just as would be required for any personal banking loan need. Nothing in life gets handed to you solely based on what you wish. Strive to elevate your lot. —M a r ilyn Br a n d

Management responds to Director In his viewpoint last week, Director Johnson chose to misrepresent Management, despite knowing the facts of the case he cited. Management did not keep a 1bedroom apartment vacant for 15 months. HCR rules and regulations requires Management to take only one person at a time from the waiting list and work with that person until closing or until it is determined that they cannot qualify. In all instances, Management must follow HCR regulations, rules and procedures, and treat all shareholders equally. In the particular case that the Director cited, what management explained to him but he chose not disclose to the community, is that the cooperator in question broke

their lease without notice to the corporation. The next four candidates from the waiting list were then considered, but none of them qualified. The fifth candidate eventually closed on the unit. That was conducting business “in the proper way,” in accordance with Riverbay policy since inception and also with HCR rules, which unfortunately are not adjusted to recognize Co-op City’s size. Nevertheless, HCR recently required a change of the Riverbay policy so that an outgoing cooperator is only charged for up to 90 days and not until the unit is sold. Director Johnson has also been advised of this policy change by HCR. Putting “a stop to outrageous business

practices” as the Director stated in his viewpoint, is, as far as we are concerned, in stark contrast to the in-depth financial scrutiny that we are currently undergoing in preparation for the HUD loan guarantee that we are seeking in order to save shareholders money as we work to help rebuild and repair Co-op City and make significant improvements which will add to the value of your homes in the future. We understand that it is election time, but we simply cannot allow such a ludicrous charge to go unanswered. Rest assured that we are working in the best interests of Co-op City’s shareholders each and every day.

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Public Safety Report CCPD urges residents to “GO GREEN” and “GO SAFE” in honor of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22 BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Co-op City Department of Public Safety and Riverbay Corporation join the celebration of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22. Earth Day has been set aside as a day when we focus on what we can do to keep our planet clean and green. By making an effort to conserve our natural resources, we can make a difference in keeping the world clean and reducing global warming. Various activities take place during Earth Week focused on conservation and cleaning up the planet. Conservation and reduction of waste should take place all year long. While taking steps to reduce the use of electricity, we should also take steps to be sure we use electricity safely. Recycling is an excellent way to conserve natural resources. Everyone should “REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE.” REDUCE the amount of things you use that will eventually end up in a landfill. Buy only those items you really need and plan to keep for a long time. Purchasing and using a reusable water bottle saves a great deal of money and keep a great deal of waste out of landfills. REUSE things

like plastic bags for other purposes after you bring them home. Many stores offer reusable bags to bring home your purchases. RECYCLE newspaper, cans, glass bottles and plastic containers. Coop City works with the New York City Department of Sanitation to make sure that all recyclable items are collected and appropriately processed. People should do what they can to reduce fuel consumption. With high gasoline prices and an increased desire to reduce dependence on foreign oil, fuel conservation is even more important than ever. Fuel prices may reach $5 per gallon by this summer. Whenever possible, people should walk or utilize public transportation. Map out and combine errands to save fuel. Consider purchasing a fuel efficient, alternative fuel or hybrid vehicle as your next vehicle. Newer technology has greatly improved the reliability of these vehicles. Residents can save energy by keeping windows closed when air conditioning or heat is turned on. Unplug phone chargers and plugs which have power converters. These plugs constantly drain energy and

Public Safety Blotter: April 2-6, 2012 Ap r il 06, 140 Ben ch ley P la ce CCPD officers responded to a dispute and arrested one individual for disorderly conduct. The male also had an active warrant for his arrest and was taken to court to answer for the bench warrant. Ap r il 04, 120 Alcot t P la ce A female complainant reported that she entered the elevator with an unknown male who followed her to her apartment and attempted to remove her purse. The victim screamed for help and the male fled without taking the purse. An investigation is ongoing. Ap r il 03, 2049 Asch L oop NY P u b lic L ib r a r y

A home care attendant reported that she left her purse with her client and upon returning her purse was missing. This matter is under investigation. Ap r il 02, 100 E lga r P la ce CCPD officers were notified that there was a group of people in a stairway at this location. Upon arrival, four males were found loitering in a stairway having no legal authority to be therein. As a result, all four were arrested and summonsed for trespass. One male had an active warrant for his arrest and was returned to Bronx Central Booking to answer the warrant.

can also become very hot. Turn off lights and televisions when there is nobody in the room. Every small step you take throughout the year adds up at the end of the year. Consider replacing regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Compact fluorescent bulbs use almost 1/4 of the energy and also last much longer. Compact fluorescent bulbs are available now for use with dimmer switches and 3 way lamps. Make certain that new appliances are Energy Star rated. These appliances use much less electricity than older appliances. Utilize holiday lighting only during the holiday season. Public Safety canvasses the community for lights remaining on past the holiday season. Community complaints may be issued to violators. Eliminating unnecessary electricity is good for the community and good for the planet. Safety is essential when using electrical appliances. Always keep liquids away from electric equipment. Never leave cords hanging near bathtubs, where they can easily be grabbed by children. Avoid putting things on top of electrical devices;

They could get hot and catch afire. Never use frayed cables. Do not crowd a multiplug socket; it creates a serious fire hazard. Be sure that unused outlets are covered with outlet protectors if young children live in or visit your home. Energy conservation and safety go hand-in-hand to improve the quality of life locally and globally. Earth Day is a good time to think about energy conservation, plus safety as it pertains to using electricity. If everyone takes a few small steps, the planet can stay clean and green for generations to come. Have a happy Earth Week and always remember, if you see something, say something. Be especially vigilant for persons trespassing on the roofs, alarms sound when entry is made onto the roof. 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. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Facing Reality Dear Cooperators, I take this opportunity to thank all the shareholders who signed my petition which allows me to run for the Riverbay Board of Directors again. I also thank the family whose children knocked on my apartment door and left three plastic Easter Eggs with “goodies” inside. Before I could open the door, they had already entered the elevator. That was very nice; thanks again. Photogr a phing Public Sa fety With all due respect to the opinions of my Board colleagues, there are many cooperators who agree with me, in that, it would be very insensitive to AfricanAmericans to magnify any police work AT THIS TIME, when young Black males are being shot and killed. The police conduct in the Wakefield case, just a few blocks away, is unacceptable. Until this case, and many others, are addressed by the legal system, my position will remain the same. It would be a slap in the face to conscious African-Americans. This is not to say that Co-op City does not have a good Public Safety Dept. Chief Apollo and the Public Safety officers are doing a fine job of maintaining the safety of the Co-op City residents. However, we do not live in a bubble; Co-op City is not an island unto itself. Many of the Co-op City residents are students and workers who travel outside of Co-op City and who might become victims of the same tragedy, i.e., officers who shoot first and

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ask “no” questions later. Let’s face reality. In reviewing the matter of photographing our Public Safety Department, the question arose as to whether we would be encouraging other communities to obtain their own private security force, rather than encouraging the responsible authorities to train and provide the adequate, professional NYPD officers that they deserve? Co-op City shareholders are taxpayers and pay for this service, which is inadequate. Audit or s I was astonished when, at the February closed Board meeting, Management submitted a Board resolution which allowed a vendor to lower its bid. PKF O’Connor Davies was next to the lowest bidder after it was determined that the lowest bidder did not qualify. Instead of accepting the O’Connor firm to continue, as it had been Riverbay’s auditors for the last three years, Management allowed the firm of Marks, Paneth & Shron to lower its bid to match the O’Connor bid. A majority of the Board Directors voted in favor of this resolution and the Marks firm will get the

Building 33 Association The building board of directors hopes everyone enjoyed the Easter and Passover Holiday. On Tuesday, April 24th at 7 p.m., we will have a building meeting. The invited guest will be Mr. Vernon Cooper. It has been quite some time since we have had a guest speaker. I hope everyone will come down and bring your neighbor with you. Mr. Cooper, as you may know, is our General Manager, so we are very excited to have him. Get your questions together for an enjoyable evening. On April 28th, the Harriet Tubman Ind. Democratic Club will host a Tribute for Trayvon Martin and Ramarley Graham in the Einstein Community Center at 3 p.m. We encourage all young people to come out and

voice your concerns. We will have an open mike for you. The community is invited. Please come and show your support. A cooperator brought to my attention about the cleanliness of our compactor rooms on our flours. I agree they are kept quite clean. Between you and our porters, we are doing a good job. Keep it up! Get well wishes go out to Mr. Joe Moore, who fell and broke his hip. We wish you, a speedy recovery. Barbara Fritzgerald is home from the hospital. We wish her all the best. If you have a sick neighbor on your floor, do not hesitate to see if you can be of any assistance to them. Get well wishes to the sick and shut-in. —Pa tr icia Bon ap ar te

contract. Several Board Directors felt that this action was unethical and one of them has written to the NY State Homes & Community Renewal for corroboration. I intend to follow up. O pen Boa r d Meet ing Scheduled This is a reminder for you to attend the Open Board meeting on Wednesday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. in Bartow Center, Room 31. Several Board Directors had requested this Open Board meeting for many months and the Board President has scheduled it. Spring has arrived and the weather is mild and, therefore, there is no excuse. I look forward to greeting you. Boa r d of Dir ect or s E lect ions The Board election process has begun. There will be two candidates’ forums, one on May 3rd in Dreiser Center, Auditorium B, and the other on May 7th in the Einstein Center, Room 45. Please note the dates and plan to attend at least one of them. There will also be candidates’ forums at various building association meetings, upon request. Election Day is Wednesday, May 16, from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the building lobbies. Please speak to your neighbors about the candidates and encourage them to vote. Holistic H ea lt h & Wellness Sem ina r The African-American Association of Co-op City has designated April “Holistic Health & Wellness Month” and on April 14th, 1:00-7:00 p.m., in the Bartow

Center, Room 31, will present its Eighth Annual Holistic Health & Wellness Seminar. If you have health concerns that your doctor has not yet resolved for you, you might get answers on Saturday. The seminar will begin with the showing of the film “Food, Inc.” , which lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry. Come out for this valuable information from very knowledgeable holistic health advocates. There will also be a mini-bazaar as well as delicious, nutritious foods and beverages. Admission is FREE. Memor ia l Tr ibut e a nd For um The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club will present A Memorial Tribute and Forum for Trayvon Martin and Ramarley Graham on Saturday, April 28, at 3:00-8:00 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45, 135 Einstein Loop (Section 5), the Bronx. All are encouraged to attend. Pa r t icipa te Again, I encourage you to participate in community events and attend your Building Association meetings in order to meet your neighbors and to get updated information about our community. Should you be unable to resolve any issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corp., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

Zodiacs Track Club The Zodiacs were blessed with approximately 15 to 20 new members. For their first two days of practice, they showed good energy and the will to learn. On Tuesday, April 10th, we will be having our final orientation for the outdoor season. We have an impact spring and summer schedule, competing almost every weekend starting on April 15th. We have meets in New Jersey, PA, Conn. and Maryland, plus many meets in New York. The exposure of competing in different states, give our children a variety of competition and the opportunity to visit many universities’ campuses. The orientation will be at Truman High School's track at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10th. Parent or Guardian must attend the orientation for their child to join the Zodiacs. Zodiacs will be having their annual Elizabeth Gaynor/Robert Taylor track meet

on Saturday, May 26th at Truman High School's track; All is invited. Zodiacs are proud of Tyron Ingram, who received the freshman Most Valuable Athlete Award for the Indoor track season for Cardinal Hayes High School. Tyron is one of our elite athletes and it makes us proud that he is recognized by his school for that protégés award. Great job! Our children learn how to balance sports and education. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, Zodiacs Track Team is having orientation on April 10th. For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or coPresident Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196; email watclt@aol.com or visit our website —Winst on Din kins zodiacstrack.org.

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Co-op City finally moving forward I was heartened the other day when I ran into a friend I hadn’t seen in quite some time and he told me he was impressed with all the improvements and work that has been done in Co-op City the past couple years. He was talking about capital improvements and thinking about it objectively, and not through a prism of negativity; I believe he was right. We have certainly come a long way since five of our eight garages were ordered closed because they posed a hazard and were in desperate need of repairs. I remember well the days when cars were parked all over the place, filling the blacktopped greenway and jutting out at all angles. It’s sad and disappointing when a desperate and frenzied few complain about this, that, and whatever they can think of. It seems like a few deliberately spend most of their time seeking out issues they can create to divide this com-

Director’s Viewpoint

Al Shapiro munity. Personally, I have more faith in the people who live here and don’t believe they can be so easily manipulated by those who have nothing good to say about anything. Sure, we all face problems and difficulties in life, but it’s nice to be able to appreciate what we love and are grateful for in life instead of scurrying around with the attitude that nothing is any good and other people don’t exist as individuals. I never understand the mindset of one who adamantly pronounces they love humanity, while their actions demonstrate they have no regard for individual people. Back to a positive note, I was pleased to note the completion of the window replacement program in Co-op City. It wasn’t all that long ago that

such an accomplishment didn’t seem possible, but now it has become a reality, with more than 133,500 new windows installed in our community under this major project which started in October of 2006. From a low point, where it looked like we didn’t have money for such a major undertaking, much less funds to repair our garages, and also building our own cogeneration plant to make us self-sufficient in producing energy, and also generating much needed savings, we have come a long way. Many scoffed when the idea of constructing our own cogeneration plant was presented, but through our persistence and ability to move ahead despite many bureaucratic hurdles, our cogeneration plant has been built and is saving us millions of dollars in energy costs each month. The garage crisis actually turned out to be the beginning of our recovery as Co-op City started moving forward and

making repairs and doing work that seemed impossible when we first looked at how much everything would cost. Fortunately, we were able to obtain a refinancing from New York Community Bank for $480 million and that is what enabled us to make long needed capital improvements. Overall, we’ve accomplished a lot in Co-op City, and we should be proud of these accomplishments. We have not been hit with astronomical carrying charge increases, and Coop City still remains the best housing buy in the New York City metropolitan area. And if not for the initial successful refinancing with New York Community Bank, we would not be in a position for another refinancing, and we certainly wouldn’t be able to seriously pursue a HUD loan today, which is beginning to look more and more possible and if it comes through, will benefit everyone living here.

Election Committee Notice to bu ild ing a ssociations The deadline to request approval from the 2012 Election Committee to host a Candidates’ Night in your association room to which all candidates running in the Riverbay Board of Directors election are invited is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 16. So far, only 5 building associations have requested dates to hold Candidates’ Night meetings. Please send your requests in writing to Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2012 Election Committee, c/o the Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Only one building meeting per day will be allowed on a first come, first served basis.

Have you seen this guy?…The Buildings and Grounds Department has placed fake coyotes around the Section Five Greenway to scare away the geese so that the grass can grow. Not realizing that the animals are decoys, some shareholders have reported sightings of wild animals to Public Safety. The Grounds Department would like to reassure residents that the animals, though life-like, are completely fake. Photo by Ralph Henriquez Site Improvements…Co-op City’s spring fix-ups continued this week with two major projects undertaken. In Section 5, (above) a former dumpster pad behind Building 29, visible as vehicles enter Section 5 after they pass under the Hutchinson River Bridge, has been transformed into a decorative brick planter box soon to be bursting with flowers. General Manager Vernon Cooper said the dumpster pad was deteriorating and becoming a trip hazard and also, since dumpster pads are not needed anymore, the vacant space was commonly used to illegally park vehicles. Another improvement can be seen in Section 1 where the aging walkways adjacent to Building 4 (below) were replaced with new concrete walkways. Cooper said that replacing these crumbling walkways was a priority, partially because it is the way to school for hundreds of students who attend daily classes in the five schools of Educational Park. Photos by Bill Stuttig and Ralph Henriquez

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Our priority should be on VOTING Dear fellow shareholders, Probably many facts and fallacies will be exchanged as we begin the May 16th election of five Directors for the Riverbay Board. As I considered the content for this personal message, one objective stays on my mind—getting you to understand the importance of YOUR VOTE! As previous years, the Riverbay Board election shall generate an enormous amount of candidates’ advertisements. Besides the candidates’ supplement in the Co-op City Times, campaign ads will most likely be running multiple times in a single issue and campaign flyers will probably be placed under your door. The stakes for winning are high for each candidate. Please, do not allow anyone to take YOU or YOUR VOTE for granted! We already have been saddled with problems with HCR’s new directives

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Eleanor Bailey regarding renovations and flooring repairs which clearly demonstrate that it’s not always about a lack of money; it is about well grounded decisionmaking and a competent management and Board oversight when it comes to rebuilding our community. Voting booths will again be in the building lobbies. It has been disheartening to see shareholders walk right past the booths as if the issues of our community do not affect their livelihood or quality of life. Anyone unfamiliar with

the voting procedure can ask for assistance. Plus, absentee ballots will be available for those unable to be personally here in Co-op City on May 16th. Let’s work cooperatively to ensure our millions of dollars are utilized wisely, efficiently and openly. The answer is simple—if you think there needs to be a change, elect qualified leadership. Above all, do the right thing—VOTE on May 16th. I had to do research for a speech on the “Voting Act of 1965.” It was an eye opener. I cannot understand how apathetic this community has gotten. Hundreds of thousands of people put their lives on the line for us to be able to vote. We are protected in this endeavor by the US government and the courts. This “Right” was sought after from the “birth of our nation.” So please, if you have not been registered, do so! Your priority, your goal is to VOTE!

Co-op City shareholders, we must get a new supply of petitions signed for the Dreiser Loop Post Office. Only we can get the post office off the closure list. Petitions are available at the Riverbay Administrative front desk in the Bartow Center or from your building association. We did it once, let’s do it again! My plea, my commitment to you, Co-op City shareholders, is to practice what I am preaching—to get the Dreiser Post Office off the closure list, work at registering my neighbors and TO VOTE in every election presented to me. Please join me in this promise. Folks, can you imagine if we could get at least 30,000 votes out of Co-op City? Elected and official folks would be asking for our recognition and support. We can do it, Just VOTE! I can be reached at the Riverbay Board office at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Black Forum Next Defensive Dr iving Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, April 21, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. 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. Hea lt h a ler t! How much do you value your health? Obesity has been linked to several maladies that afflict the very young to those in their golden ages. It has become all too obvious that Co-op City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To help you, the Black Forum is embarking on a new health program. Look out for dates. Make this your new year’s resolution. This program will last for some

time to come whereby you will be taught how to cook and eat sensibly, as a new way of life. We expect to have programs in both the Dreiser and Einstein Centers. For more information, please call to register and begin a new way of life, 718320-8035. Don’t wait until it’s too late— YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST. There’ll be guest speakers, nutritionist and motivational speakers to help you. Bla ck For um Aer obics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Bla ck For um’s Lyons Ma ne Tr ack Club Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035. Emer gency Food P r ogr am New Hour s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the

National Council of Negro Women Come out and join us at our General Membership tomorrow, Sunday, April 15, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. Book Club next meeting will be on Saturday, April 21, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “At The Dark End Of The Street: Black women, Rape And Resistance – A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power” by Danielle L. McGuire Ap r il 28, Co-op City Section will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary at Marina Del Rey from 11 a.m.-until 4 p.m. Our Theme: “Facing Greater Challenges and Renewed Commitments.” Guest speaker: Judge Laura Douglas, Bronx County, Supreme Court. Honorees: Virginia Stewart, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Erica A. Jackson and Janet Allen-Smith. Tickets: $100. Please call 718-538-

8606, 718-320-2366. Theatre Club next event: Sistas: The Musical at St. Luke Theatre, 308 West 46th Street (betwn. 8 & 9 Aves.), Sunday, April 29, at 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $45. Few tickets are available, call 718-320-2366. Sa ve T h e Da t es! 38th Bethune-Height Recognition Luncheon will be held May 19, at the Garden City Hotel, Garden City, L.I. Tickets: $100. C a ll t o C onven t ion : May 22-26, at Gaylord National Hotel, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745. Reservations: 301-965-4000. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our April members. —M a xin e Su lliva n

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

We Need You - J oin Us Toda 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. —Tony Illis

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Moving forward collectively Fellow cooperators, I have to say I’ve been amazed at some of the shenanigans and nonsense coming out in the privately owned newspaper that is more like a sensationalist pamphlet delivered in Co-op City week after week with utterly nonsensical articles. What an insult to the hard-working folks of this community. But I believe, and will continue to believe, you, cooperators, are smart enough to know the truth and not be bamboozled by a rag with an obvious agenda, or to be fooled on the other extreme by energized characters who like to act like little dictators and want everyone to follow their lead without questioning anything. Ask yourselves, did we move out of near totalitarian one-person rule at Riverbay, the rule of force and fear, to simply have another robotic faction marching in step to orders decreed from a person desperate for power? Perhaps this person really believes there is only one way, his way, but that is what has always prevented Riverbay from functioning the way it should. And what way is that? We need a stable Board that provides continuity and makes sure services are delivered to cooperators in a professional manner without nickel and diming people here, there, or every which way possible. Let me state here and now, as far as I’m concerned, and have always been concerned, the cooperators come first. I will not compromise that position for the sake of money or illusive power, but I will work with anyone who wants to do what’s best for Co-op City. There are more important and crucial issues facing Co-op City and our future, and what do we have to put up with, interlopers in the City News pamphlet crying like spoiled babies because their pie-in-the-sky and over the rainbow dreams of privatization have no basis in reality? I hear two of these folks having temper tantrums, stomping feet up and down, and acting like kids quitting a ballgame and threatening to take their bat and ball home and no longer playing. But not only do these money hungry people have false dreams of impossible wishes, they also obviously don’t care about this community. Give me a break. They are urging cooperators not to vote in the upcoming Board election. What kind of person calls for that? This would be a gigantic step backwards. Voting is too important and too much strife and blood has been spilled defending this freedom, a freedom that so many have struggled and fought for since the founding of this country. If the two privatization advocates don’t want to vote for candidates for the Riverbay Board of Directors, and City News supports their position, fine, but who are they to tell others not to vote? It’s ridiculous. What’s next? People speak with their votes, not with silence, or by not participating. Where were the interlopers, the Johnny-come-latelies when this community was first founded, before there even was a resident Board of Directors, when we were at the mercy of the state? These loud mouths who act like they know better than anyone else were not around during any of the many hard fought Board elections and campaigns throughout Co-op City’s long history. In fact, I have never heard of these oneissue people ever participating in anything before during the many, many years I have lived here. They were unheard of until recently. The time is coming where we have to come together as a community, to stand up and shout out to be heard. This unnecessary asbestos abatement work we are being selectively required to perform on our floor

Keep in prayer It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hilda Torres on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Ms. Torres is the late mother of Donovan Torres of the Restoration Department and Lt. Frankie Torres in the Department of Public Safety. Please join us in keeping the Torres family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

tiles at a cost of $4 million per year must stop this year. We have wasted $20 million or so on this unnecessary and punitive boondoggle. Why us? Enough is enough! I want to hear what former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman suggests we do to put pressure on the city or state, or both, so we are no longer unfairly punished by having to pay out our hard-earned carrying charge dollars for something no one else is forced to pay because there is no hazard. Over and over again, I keep repeating what the results of the exhaustive test Mr. Kaufman was responsible for having conducted in which some 70,000 air samples were taken which showed there were no positive cases showing a hazard in floor tile work here. Director’s Viewpoint

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And the answer is simple, there were no samples posing a health risk because the asbestos in our floor tiles, just like in similar tiles throughout the city, is contained in the mastic glue and is not airborne. We are being subjected to the equivalent of government extortion because no one challenged the application of a regulation that ignores the truth of the matter and is automatically applied to our flooring tiles in the name of protection of health while conveniently ignoring scientific evidence. I have been checking into other studies that have been done and have been amazed at some of the conclusions that have been reached without critical thought or asking and then getting answers to the proper logical questions. If you want to talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or send me an email at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

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Martinez the overnight shift for Public Safety and then go directly to class where he would stay for most of the day and then return home to study some more, get some sleep and then back to work at Co-op City by midnight. For three years, he maintained that rigorous schedule until May of 2010 when he received his degree in Facilities Engineering from Maritime. With those years behind him, Martinez’s hard work was still only beginning. As co-generation was coming to fruition at the Power Plant, Martinez saw the opportunity to put his newly earned credentials to use here at Co-op City’s plant. “There was a lot of work going on here which represented an educational opportunity for me,” he said. “With the plant going to co-generation

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and a lot of the new equipment in place, I felt I was in the right place at the right time.” Martinez, with his new degree in hand, was able to convince Reardon and others to allow him to begin serving a full-time internship at the plant, which he needed as experience in order to qualify to take the very difficult New York City stationary engineer and high pressure boiler engineer license. So again, beginning in 2010, Martinez would work two shifts, the overnight shift for Public Safety and then a full-time internship in the Power Plant. “Many of the professionals here I was already familiar with and they were willing to help me and teach me. Plus, it was convenient for me. I was able to walk out

Management with representatives from Truman High School as well, given the fact that a lot of the garbage comes from the young people who attend the high school and either go back and forth across the footbridge or who catch the bus along Baychester Ave. The only other alternative provided was to bring the fence that belongs to the Thruway Authority all the way out so as to eliminate the small walk area altogether which will be inconvenient to

of one job when my shift was over and go to another job,” Martinez explained. “I saw the opportunities in the expansion of this power plant and in the field in general,” Martinez said. Martinez achieved his long-term goal of a full-time paid position at the plant earlier this year and the recently-earned stationary engineering license allows him to take on steeper responsibility in the coming months and years. “I owe much gratitude to the people of Riverbay for encouraging me and helping me to pursue this dream,” said Martinez. “I also have the greatest respect for my colleagues in the Public Safety Department. For those who have a naïve misunderstanding that these officers are not the best qualified in the business, they

should only look at the number of officers who have left here to accept higher positions in a variety of prestigious law enforcement agencies after learning and gaining experience with Public Safety. We have the best quality officers here and they should never be disrespected or taken for granted. I am proud to have been a member of the Public Safety force here for more than 20 years.” As for his own transition from Public Safety officer to supervising engineer, Martinez said, “I just want to be looked at as an example of someone who was able to accomplish what he wanted because he put his heart and mind into it fully. I want people to look at me and see that realizing your ambitions is very possible if you are willing to work hard.”

these requests can be considered now given the upcoming expansion of Bay Plaza and how that will potentially increase traffic in certain sections of the development. In addition, at some of our future meetings, we will try to include the representatives of Bay Plaza, to ensure that their plans are also beneficial to the residents of Riverbay who are the people patronizing their establishments. I would once again like to give a special thanks to our elected officials and their rep-

resentatives, which included Mr. Ben Randazzo and Mr. Cleveland Beckett, Jr., who have attended all of our meetings and represent Assemblyman Benedetto and Councilman Larry Seabrook, respectively, thanks to all the agencies, Board members and staff for their participation, because it takes a collaborative effort of this magnitude to address the myriad needs of a community of our size. As always, we will keep the residents of this community informed.

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motorists who park in this area. We have other items that we want to address that will require a few one-on-one meetings with various agencies in order to talk in more detail about things that they possibly do in the community, for example, for several years now, we have requested that additional stop signs, traffic lights and crosswalks be erected where needed throughout the complex. We were told at Wednesday meeting that perhaps some of

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Door s, Open H ea r ts a n d Open Min ds C ome & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spiritfilled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.coopcityumchurch.org. Su nda y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service

during the English service. P r a yer Night: We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 After School P r ogr a m : In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment, where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have fun. Please call (718) 671-1033. C r escen do C hr ist ia n M usic School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and

theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. M en ’s F ellowsh ip : Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Bring a friend so they can get a blessing too. Hope to see you there. E xer cise a n d Hea lt h: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Come and learn about better health. Fa mily Night: Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages.

Assemblyman Benedetto, Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club and Young Democrats of Co-op City host Voter Registration Drives On April 21st and April 28th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Assemblyman Benedetto, along with the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club and the Young Democrats of Co-op City will set up tables in the Dreiser Loop, Bartow, and Einstein Loop community centers to encourage Co-op City residents to register to vote. Each location will be equipped with all the instruments needed to register constituents to vote and information on all upcoming elections. Registration forms will be available in both English

and Spanish. In order to register, you must meet the following criteria: • Be a U.S. citizen. • Be at least 18 years old by December 31 of the year in which you file the registration form. • Live at your present address for at least 30 day before an election. • Not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction. • Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

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English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend(s). Flea M a r ket: We are getting ready for our first annual Flea Market on May 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is $30 and with a table, it’s $35. Vendors who would like to participate, please call Pauline at (718) 3201552 in the mornings, 8 a.m. -10 a.m. or evenings, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. or you can call Barbara at (347) 603-7473, if no answer, leave a message; or Priscilla at (347) 9878219, if no answer, leave a message. I want to thank everyone who made Holy Week a wonderful time in worship and celebration, especially Easter Sunday which was so special. Everyone had a great time starting with the breakfast and then the awesome service. —R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la u d

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Community Action Everyone on the Board of Directors is not bad. However, does this community need to make some changes to this Board? Yes. Cha nges Board members should not be expected to agree on everything. In fact, I would probably think that something might be up if everyone agreed on all resolutions, contracts, and other Board matters. Now, even with disagreements, Board members must put the best interests of this community first. And, these interests include the following matters: finances, legal, safety, maintenance, health, community services, etc. Now, there should be a comparison between the best interests of the community versus what the Board members are doing to uphold those interests. However, questions should arise when we see inaction or an unwillingness of Board members to assist their community on a variety of items. Act ion is Needed I don’t think that this community needs to maintain a Board member or a management team if we’re not getting effective results in a relatively rapid manner. Board members might be friendly and very kind. However, this community needs to have effective representatives that will get results. Now, I have a major problem when I see things are dragging along. Why are they dragging along? We need for the Board to sit down, look at the issues facing this community, and move forward to resolve them within a limited timeframe. Now, some members of the community are getting involved. And, that’s good. I might not agree with all of the articles

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Daryl Johnson and comments. However, their input—negative or positive—should cause the Board to do a better job. This community needs action. And, we Board members must start having open Board meetings and acting in the best interests of this community in a judicious, yet rapid manner. Sex O ffender s Crime can happen anywhere. Nevertheless, I want this community to feel a sense of safety while being in Coop City. Therefore, we Board members need to take the appropriate legal steps to remove convicted sex offenders from this community. We evict a lot of people from this community for other matters. However, this matter with the sex offenders should have been done a long time ago. Nevertheless, the back and forth that we have on these matters should be settled and then we should move on. Incom e Affidavit For m s Please make sure that you complete your income affidavit, get it notarized, attach a copy of your co-op insurance declaration page, and return it to Riverbay by April 30. By the way, Riverbay will issue a $150 community complaint to you if don’t attach a copy of your co-op insurance certificate to your income affidavit form. Post ed J obs in t he Com m unit y

Some cooperators have asked about Riverbay posting available jobs on our site. Therefore, management did inform me that jobs are posted on our website, riverbaycorp.com. (When I wrote this article, April 7, they had two old jobs on it for Income Affidavit Clerks for non-Coop City residents.) Anyway, the job section on our website states that we should “Check the bulletin board in the Administrative offices at 2049 Bartow Avenue for listings not normally posted on this site.” So, please check out both sources if you’re interested in applying for a job here. Additionally, please continue to check out other sites as well. Just recently, I sent a few job listings from some of the schools, nonprofits, and other organizations to someone that was looking for a job. And, I told them to please follow up with a call or a message to make sure that their resume was received and that they could get an interview. Bottom line: Please do not give up if you’re unemployed and you need a job. Also, please consider creating your own job or line of business if you cannot find a job. Comm unity Violence Please make sure that you call our Public Safety Department immediately if you or your family become victims of a violent crime in this community. We have over 600 cameras in this community that are monitoring and recording virtually all areas of Co-op City. So, the chances are high that we will catch a glimpse of the person or persons that committed the crime. Vot e If a Board member knows that some cooperators are unemployed, struggling

to pay their bills, or they have limited incomes, then they should do their best to fight against carrying charge increases. Now, as a cooperator, I will question your fitness as a Board member if I have not read one word from you on this topic. What is your viewpoint on this matter? I want you to show me one article from management that they have tried or will try to avoid a carrying charge increase in October. Look, we must get strong cooperators on this Board that care about us. Good Board members are going to represent the best interests of their shareholders. And, they’re going to make sure that they’re going to do a good job within a reasonable timeframe. Now, I am not interested in doing prolonged and useless evaluations on people and things that do not make sense. Therefore, if someone is not doing their job or representing us properly, then we must stop complaining and remove them from their position—period. In closing, we can be one of the most powerful communities in NYC by our vote. And, we can make this community far better than what it is right now. However, I need you to please help out and let’s choose some good Board members that will be committed to representing our best interests. 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. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Building 27 Association Our hope is that everyone enjoyed a blessed Easter and Passover and that the blessings continue. At our recent Board meeting of Building 27 Association, we decided to make a few changes. Our scheduled ‘FREECYCLE’ night has been rescheduled for April 26th instead of the 19th. It will begin at the regular time of 7:00 p.m. but you can bring items as early as 6:30.

We remind anyone interested in attending the 45th Precinct breakfast celebration that it will be on May 9th at 8:30 a.m. at the Villa Barone Manor in Throgs Neck. The price of a ticket is $15 and you can contact Nelson Sweeting (646-644-4055) for reservations. Bingo night will be on April 20th at 7:00 p.m. We will present the possibili-

ty of a Fall bus ride to the general meeting to see if there is interest. The plan for our “Children’s Day” is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th from 12:00 till 2:00 p.m. Any suggestions for activities and volunteers will be welcome at the next house meeting. The forms for anyone interested in the scholarship grant can contact Thalia Roach. This year, we did not have as

good a response to the annual dues collection from each apartment. A fair number of residents did not contribute the $5 dues. Our thanks to those who did contribute to the Association fund. The next Association meeting will be held on Thursday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy the nice weather. —Don Doh er t y

Association of Building 14 Cooperators We are moving forward with planning for our Summer Fun Day/Block Party. Thank you to Diedre Manigault and Mabel Jenkins for gathering contact information to solicit local merchants as a way of their giving back to the community at whatever level they can afford or through in-kind donations. Organizing volunteers well in advance is critical, so we will work on a process to get volunteers scheduled as several cooperators are committed to helping. Building 14 wants to be well-represented in terms of volunteers and event-goers. The Event Committee will have met after this article was due, so look for those updates in next week’s paper. Likewise, research continues on bring-

ing the Personal Safety Workshop series to our building and soon--by the end of this month and before Mother’s Day (May 13th). Association member Inilda Rivera is coordinating with Co-op City Public Safety Department’s Community Affairs division. CCPD has advised us that the NYPD’s Child ID Program may be defunct, but it is looking into other options. In early June, Riverbay’s Community Relations Department will sponsor an outdoor market event, and building associations have participated in the past by selling items donated to them. I need to speak with building presidents who have done this to see if it is a worthwhile opportunity. So, if you are doing any spring cleaning and have

items that are slightly used/in good condition and might consider donating them to the Association, please contact me. On another note, please continue to promote voter registration and participation for this year’s elections. Upcoming Voting Da tes: April 24 Presidential Primary Election and June 26 U.S. Senate/Congress Federal Primary Election. Yes, it is imperative that we all vote on April 24th.. Redistricting will also have its impact, so let’s be mindful of who we are sending to represent us in Washington. Two fina l not es: Firstly, congratulations to the 26th floor for 100% participation in support of the Association through payment

of building dues! Any challengers? Also, I am still waiting for suggestions for building or group activities, events, or trips. Secondly, in September or October, 2011, we discussed establishing a Hospitality Committee. At our next meeting, we need to get that committee formally established in order to provide a communication outlet for congratulations, condolences, and other such announcements. In the meantime, please feel free to send me notices of birthdays, graduations, special accomplishments and losses for publication. The Association of Building 14 Cooperators continues to send out well wishes to everyone. Contact jdfergie31@gmail.com or 917.612.1951. —J D Fer guson

Einstein Cancer Fund Tu esd a y, M a y 1st – General membership meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. We will have Bingo and refreshments will be served. M a y 16t h a n d 17t h – Sight and Sound Theatre and Sands Casino. Schedule of pick-up times will be as follows: Einstein Loop, 7 a.m.; Asch Loop

at 7:15 p.m. and Dreiser Loop at 7:25 a.m. Please be on time and don’t forget your valid I.D. As soon as we receive the luggage tags, we will distribute them by mail. Wed n esd a y, O ct ob er 24-Foxwoods Theatre, plus casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “ Oh

What A Night!” Cost per person, $57 ($30 for bus transportation and $27 for tickets). Please send in the cost of the theatre tickets ($27) and the balance of $30 be paid later. We need the count of tickets to ensure you are fully covered. You will be receiving the casino bonus of the day also.

For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 718-6713005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe. —Lyd ia R u a s

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Blood Bank coming next week, April 21st Please donate; Blood is urgently needed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive next week in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Saturday, April 21, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a

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

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

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

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is (718) 320-8165 and you can also reach us by email at post1871@optimum.net. Greetings to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in April: Constance L. Green, Santiago Rodrigues, Jr., James C. Wells, Ralph S. King, Jullah E. Pitts, Leon D. Jernigan, Murray Newman, Clarence N. Kennley, Clyde H. Massiah, John A. Irving, Artie A. Jordan, James M. Oliver, Samuel Perry and Jerome L. Rice. If I have forgotten to include your name for your birthday, please let me know ASAP

and I will include your name in the next edition of the Co-op City Times. For all our Post members, here is a list of the up and coming events for our Post members. Are you ready to “HIRE A VETERAN” for 2012? The next “EXECUTIVE MEETING” will take place on April 21st. If you have any money from the raffles that you sold, please turn your money into the Post and if you need more RAFFLES, just ask someone in the Post. If you have any RAFFLE money, please turn in your money by MAY 19th. If you need a new cap, shirt, dress cap and a license plate, they can be purchased through the Post. The Veterans Memorial Council will be looking for volunteers to help pick up the food for the Memorial Day affair.

Did you know that trans fats can make you angry? Eating a diet of fatty acids, an ingredient found in FRIED foods, baked goods and other prepared meals and snacks might be associated with negative, even aggressive, behavior. Musician Bon Jovi is drumming up creative talent of a different sort, encouraging technical minds to come up with a mobile app that can be used by anyone to help “HOMELESS VETERANS” to the assistance they need whether it’s shelter for a night, a hot meal or a job. The following members attended the dinner at the Turner Club on 30th March, Commander R. Feliciano, Vice commander J. Rice, K. Nelson, A. Codrington, A. Oloruntoba and R. Lawson, Jr. Thanks for

taking the time and effort to attend this affair at the Turner Club on the above date. The next GENERAL meeting will take place on May 19th, Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Post 1871 has a membership of 170 paid members at the present time. The top sellers of raffles are (1) - Lew Waterman, who has sold 1,180 raffles and Jerome Rice has sold (2) - 90 raffle books. Our flat screen should be our Post some time in May. What kind of coffee was served on the Titanic? Answer: Sanka. What lies at the bottom of the ocean and twitches? Answer: A nervous wreck. This information was brought to you by your Post 1871 information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Building 13 Association The next general membership meeting of Building 13 Association will be on Thursday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the back of the building. All the newly elected officers of the Building Association will be sworn-in. Come and meet the new officers. The Social Committee would like to thank everyone who participated and supported the mixed media Open Mic affair held on March 30th to a packed house. We would also like to thank the Bronx Council On The Arts, New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program for making this event possible. All of the readings were great and inspiring, interesting and humorous. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mr. George Peterson, father of the newly elected President of

Building 13 Assoc. Inc. Mr. Peterson was instrumental in guiding Bldg. 13 during their resurgence years and helped in drafting Bldg. 13 Association By-laws. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. F loor ca p t a in s m eet in g: Due to the scheduled open forum in April, the floor captain meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room. You should submit items that need to be addressed or repaired on your floor to the Captain, Mrs. Santiago in Apt. 27C. The information will be reported at the janitorial and grounds meeting. If you would like to be a floor captain, you are welcome to attend. We can always use more eyes to help us keep our building looking good. Our next session of Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, April 21,

from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It’s an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. YOU and your friends are welcome. DON’T MISS IT! Membership dues are being collected. Yearly dues collection dates will be posted in the building bulletin board. Your membership of $5 helps us continue our many programs and events. The Summer Fun Day in the park to be held on Saturday, June 23, from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. (rain date: June 30th) will be an event you don’t want to miss. If you love games, races, basketball, music, popcorn and cotton candy, then this is the place to

be. Come out and meet your neighbors, have fun with your family, watch the fun or join the largest cupid slide in Co-op City. We are looking for volunteers to show youth how to play skelsys (skully), for the basketball competition and various other activities. If you would like to help, speak to the Youth and Adult Social Committee (info. below). For information on any events, check the bulletin board or contact: Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, Valerie Gunn at 718862-0308 or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Please help us to improve the quality of ALL of our cooperators. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. —O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Knights of Pythias Would you like a $3000 college scholarship for your son or daughter? It’s very easy…All you have to do is join the Knights of Pythias and be a member in good standing for two (2) years. So, if any fathers out there would like to help their children get additional financial support for their college endeavors, join now!!! Just call me for more information at 718-6718859. Congratulations to Mike Perl on

being elected as our new Deputy Grand Chancellor representing the 72nd District. Mike will start his training as he travels around doing the installation of new officers at the lodges in the district. We are proud to have another Coop City lodge member join the ranks. I hope many of us will travel with Mike during the year to help support him as he brings the Grand Chancellor’s message to the lodges. An afternoon of Comedy on April

22, for Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation. All are invited to attend this very worthwhile fundraiser at Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown, N.Y. You do not need to be a member of the Knights of Pythias to attend this event. Please help support this cause. Cost is $25/person and a two (2) drink minimum of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. You may contact me for ticket information at 718671-8859.

J u n ior O r d e r The lodge would love to sponsor a junior order for boys 9–17 to get them on the right road following the precepts of Friendship, Citizenship and Leadership. The Pythians have a great tradition of helping boys start their lives in the right direction. It only takes 9 boys to start a junior order here in Co-op City. If any parents are interested, please call me at 718-671-8859. Fraternally Yours, —PAC DG C Dou g H a n d le r

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NAACP, Co-op City Branch Here’s hoping that all our neighbors enjoyed the beautiful Easter-Passover weekend. Many attended moving religious ceremonies with themes commemorating the holiday and depicting lessons of brotherhood, patience and forgiveness. In these difficult times when people who have not put their trust in the law enforcement units but rather have thought theirs is a “do-it yourself” project are prevalent, the NAACP hopes to influence and enforce justice for all, law and order. The first auditions to model for the “NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza” are next Saturday, April 21, in Room 36, Einstein Community Center from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Models (ladies and gentlemen) and those interested in modeling for the September 29th event at the NAACP Luncheon & Fashion Show

Extravaganza at Eastwood Manor are invited to come to this first audition.. More auditions are expected to be scheduled, so please call and inquire with Eleanor Donnley: 718-379-1297, Lottie Townes: 718-379-3504, Janice Brown: 718-671-8915. Please leave a clear message. Your call will be returned. Everyone is welcome to interview and all serious calls will be returned. Future press releases will contain more detailed information. By this edition, our April Executive Meeting will have been held in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 8. The April General Membership Meeting is April 24, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 8. We hope by locating meetings in the different community centers, folks will understand that this is done to make it more convenient for all to

attend. Thank you again to Pat “Sister Betty” G’orge-Walker and Mr. Bob Walker for leading our March salute to women meeting. It was a remarkable meeting and as Ms. G’orge-Walker told her story, we related to her strength and resourcefulness. Once again please remember, April has begun our meetings in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 8, quarter segment. Our annual “At Home Tea” event collection has begun and will continue for a few months as usual. We look forward to your support. Neighbors attend meetings and bring your suggestions. Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or phone 718-6717856. Please note the former FAX number is down and doesn’t reach this branch. Visit the NAACP website: http://action. naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch

website for more news. The Co-op City community and the NAACP are focusing on getting all eligible residents registered and voting in the upcoming national election. The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and believes voting is a major tool for change. The NAACP is supporting the family of Trayvon Martin and believes his assassin should be held responsible for the murder. Please look on our website for ways to show your support. To all our friends and neighbors recovering from illness or accident, a speedy and total recovery is wished. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us should you need particular help or to solve a problem. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —E va L a za a r

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The next meeting of the HTIDC will be held on Tuesday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m., Einstein Community Center, Room 35. A special thanks to Cooperative Harriet Silver for introducing us to Marilyn Elie, our guest speaker for the evening. America is beautiful in that we have a diverse group of citizens with diverse advocacy agendas, free to safely share their passions. Ms. Elie and Jeanne D. Shaw from the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition educated club members and guests about The Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant located 25 miles from New York City and closer to Co-op City. Reportedly, the aged plant has a documented history of radiation leaks, explosions and fires. Additionally, 6% of the

U.S. population lives within 50 miles. A resolution for public health and safety regarding Indian Point Nuclear Plants was shared with the club. It’s important for all of us to be aware of the fact that the New York State Emergency Evacuation Plans were thoroughly evaluated and found to be inadequate to protect the public from radiological exposure; and that evacuation plan flaws and deficiencies remain unresolved. We were asked to remember the terrible tragedy at the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power complex in Japan. We also shared announcements of upcoming events. Shareholders are encouraged to please participate in the upcoming Riverbay Board of Directors

election. According to advocate Susan McPherson from One Accord Westchester, “It may be common knowledge to hear that minorities overpopulate specific systems, but what happens when they overpopulate AL L systems. What does that mean? Are you comfortable knowing that currently the majority of African American children are classifies as Special Education? Or that New York has the lowest graduation rate of African American males across the country. And by the way, if the majority of classified learning disabled children are currently African Americans, how does that impact the future of African American families? Doing nothing or not enough now is

clearly setting the standards for our future. Additionally, almost every young African American and Hispanic child in the Foster Home Care in New York City is prescribed mind altering drugs, many as young as 6 years old. That said, we as Americans have a lot of work to do to save the next generations of our most at risk children/families. Your continued support is appreciated. Please remember that too much blood has been shed for anyone NOT to Vote in any election. American women and Americans of African decent can tell their own stories about fighting for the right to VOTE! Please VOTE in ALL upcoming elections. —E velyn M . Tu r ner

African-American Association G il Nob le – Brother Gil Noble (2/22/32-4/5/12) joined the ancestors on April 5, after suffering a stroke. He will be remembered as a great reporter and interviewer of “ Like It Is,” a WABC-TV weekly program which focused primarily on issues concerning AfricanAmericans and those within the African Diaspora. He has left a legacy of archives which will continue to educate the world. Brother Gil will be greatly missed. Holistic Hea lt h & Wellness Sem in a r – Do you have health concerns that your doctor has been unable to resolve for you? You might get answers at the Association’s 8th Annual Holistic Health & Wellness Seminar today, April 14th, 1:00-6:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. The film “Food, Inc.” lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry. Food therapeutic counselor and human development advocate, Junior Jawara Blake will provide insights on natural foods. Gregory and

Dianna Felix of the Life Spring Rejuvenation Center will offer their holistic services. There will be discussions on essential oils, geriatric massage and entertainment by Joy in Motion. Yoga & Pilates instructor Meena Sharpe-Hicks and Martial Arts instructor, Alan Hicks, will be the hosts. The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the African-American Association and we encourage you to participate: C h ild r en ’s Su mm er Da y C a m p – Register your child for July and August. Call 347-283-3809. Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Norma Jean O’Garro, 646-281-4570. E du ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – This

class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718379-5555. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Meena Sharpe-Hicks, 718671-8364. Bu sin ess O p p or t un it y Wor k shop – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright, 646-721-8185. J obs/E n tr ep r eneu r ia l Wor kshops – These workshops will be held on the first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call Roger Toppin, 718-320-1424. Sch ola r sh ip Awa r d s – The Association will offer scholarships to two high school seniors. Applications may be obtained by calling 718-379-5555. The submission deadline is May 30th. The scholarships will be presented at the Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 9th. J u st ice for R a m a r ley a n d Tr a yvon

– The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club will present A Memorial Tribute and Forum for Trayvon Martin and Ramarley Graham on Saturday, April 28th, 3:00-8:00 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45, 135 Einstein Loop in Section 5, the Bronx. All are encouraged to attend. G e n er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting will be Saturday, May 12th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. You are encouraged to bring your ideas and suggestions. If you cannot attend, 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. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Working Family Party Co-op City Club The WFP continues to work on behalf the working families of our community. Within the past weeks, candidates have been interviewed for the Working Family Party endorsement. Stay tune for the results! We encourage

you to take full advantage of the opportunity to register to vote in the upcoming 2012 Presidential election. Your vote is truly needed! Additionally, on April 24th at 7:30 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center,

Room 38, the Club will have a Speaker who will focus on the topic of Healthcare. As you are aware, the debate on healthcare is proceeding through the United States Supreme Court, but if you have questions, need

clarification, please come out for this important meeting. We look forward to seeing you! On another note have a happy, safe and blessed Holy Week! —C h er yl Sim m on s-O liver

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop The SPRING BASH will be held on Wed., April 18th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Dreiser Auditorium. Refreshments and dancing from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Disco music by DJ Carol Productions. BYOB. This affair is complimentary for those of you who purchased tickets for the Christmas Party. (See Beverly Waller for your ticket). M a r k you r c a len d a r : WE ARE GOING FISHING! We are leaving from Dreiser Loop on Wednesday evening (May 30th approximately 11:30 p.m.). Upon arrival on Thursday morning (May 31st), we’re going fishing on Captain Leroy’s boat, New Bedford, MA. Price: $140 each, which includes bus, boat, bait, fishing bag and fishing tackle. NOTE: Bring lunch and rain gear . DEPOSIT of $50 TO BE PAID NOW – by check/money order! BALANCE

DUE by Thurs., April 26th. All interested parties should leave their names, telephone numbers and deposits in Clubroom 19. Flyers are available in Clubroom 19. (Contacts: Carl Tyler, 917-579-1178/Celeste Collier, 917-7443413). The RETIREES’ 40th ANNUAL LUNCHEON will be held at the beautiful Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $75. See Josephine Flowers for purchasing ad placements and boosters. Our illustrious honorees are: Bronx Democratic Leader – Chairman Carl E. Heastie; Business Leaders - Ayris Granby and Patricia Myers; Community Leaders - Shirley Saunders and Francine Reva Jones; and the RETIREES Appreciation Awardees are Paisley Harvey and Regina Usher. The musical entertainment will be pro-

vided by the notable CAROL/AD Productions. (Pick-up your tickets from Beverly Waller/Ida Morton.) TH E ATRE C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation and meeting time. • Sat., Apr. 21st, 3:00 p.m. - AILEY II MODERN MOVES - $57 at Alvin Ailey Theatre. (Van-1:00 p.m. at Dreiser Loop.) • Sat., Apr. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - SMOKEY ROBINSON - $85 at Lehman College. (Van- 6:30 p.m. on Dreiser Loop.) • Sun., Apr. 29th, 5-8 p.m. - JAZZ SHOW, $26 at THE BASSLINE in Mt. Vernon (Van-3:45 p.m. on Dreiser Loop. • Sat., May 5th, 1:30 p.m. & May 19th, 1:30 p.m. - SISTAS, THE MUSICAL $54 at St. Luke’s Theatre. (Van-12:00 p.m. at Dreiser Loop.) *See Committee members in Clubroom 19 after 3:00 p.m. on

Thursdays. After 7 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-3247847 or 718-671-8637. All payments (for parties, trips and shows) will be accepted by check/money order (only) payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. GOOD AND W EL FAR E: Get well wishes to Virginia Braithwaite and to our fisherman, Carl Tyler, who are recuperating from their injuries and are on the mend. We send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. “Getting old is a fascination thing. The older you get, the older you want to get.” —C la u d et t e Da vis

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 from September to June. We are always looking for new members with a like mind to join us. Ombudsmen are men

of the community interested in decreasing the high school drop out rate of the youth in our community. If you are interested in joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen, call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917- 972-7732. The Economic Development program has been rescheduled and will be held in Dreiser Center on April 14. A Health Education Seminar will take place at the same time and place. We invite the community to check your numbers and learn

what those numbers mean for your body and your health. Join us for our annual Founder’s Day Luncheon at Eastwood Manor on May 5, from 12 Noon until 5 p.m. Information about any of these events may be obtained by calling Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917-8680331. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org.

You may contact the Williamsbridge Club at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box # 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information call Eloise Paige, First Vice President. We are always in need of and grateful for your continued support. —Sylvia H ick s

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! We believe in having a love walk. As much as we can, we want to walk in love. Let’s look at scripture that describe

this. 1 C or in th ia ns 13: 4-8 sa ys: 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether

there is knowledge, it will vanish away. I nvit a t ions: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m., followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Leave the weekend of April 13 open on your calendar; we will be hosting an ‘Apostolic Government Glory Revival’ featuring Apostle G. Marie Carroll. It will be 3 days of Apostolic/Prophetic Blaze. The April 13 & 14 time is 7:30 p.m., and April

15 is 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. On April 14 at 10 a.m., there will be an ‘Apostolic/Prophetic Equipping Session.’ All seats are free! Registration is required for the Equipping Session. Apostle Carroll will be signing copies of her latest book. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone#’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association will be having our meeting today, but we want everyone to read our article on activities. We are still planning for the Atlantic City on April 24th to the Showboat

Casino, leaving 620 Baychester Avenue at 9 a.m. That is Tuesday, April 24th. You don’t have to gamble, you can shop or you can browse the Boardwalk. Come with us as we still have seats.

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To the ones who are having special occasions, congratulations! To the sick and shut-in, get well. You are in our prayers. To the bereaved, you have our

sympathy. Once again, we still have seats. Call Clara Coston at 718-671-1754 or Mr. Elbert Walker at 718-379-0896. —C la r a C ost on

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne 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 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 Wednesday 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 noon to 1:00 p.m. Join us on Saturday, May 5th at noon for a special outreach service for the youth of our community. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday after-

noon 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 going on now. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8748 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY, 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —C a r ole H a q ue

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 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. Sunday M or ning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m., Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus

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and its connection to the Passover. Everyone is welcome. Rea ding fr om Sa cr ed Scr iptur e: Psalm 46:1-6. Weekly Act ivit y Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! “I was hungry and you fed me”…Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa

Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. Upcom ing I nvitat ions to the Com munity: Saturday, April 28 - Noon Health Fair. Healthy mind and body makes you more productive. Come bring someone special. Tell your neighbors. Products available at our health fair will change your life. For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058. Thursday, May 3 & May 4, Spring Revival. Guest Speaker: Dr. Sheldon Williams. Come and be healed by God’s Word. Bring someone special with you, services begin at 7:00 p.m. Thought for the Week: “Out of suffering has emerged the strongest souls” Edwin Chapin —Rev. Dr. Rober t A. Sm it h, J r.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to join in worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level). SUNDAY: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. W EDNE SDAY: Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. FR I DAY: Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. A T UT OR I NG AND M E NT O R I NG P R O G R AM A tutoring and mentoring program for middle to high school students preparing for college meets at the church venue every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. (or earlier by appointment). This is one of Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle’s contributions to youth development in the Bronx. The tutoring is in Math, English & Science. The mentoring component is on character development and leadership. This is an open program for anyone who is interested. Parents and students who are interested, please contact Ms.Oluwadara Nnoli at (347) 495-8389. F OC US: The church is a privileged people who have

been buried and raised in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of His love, forgiveness and redemption. As ye therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him. (Colossians 2: 6) What a powerful confession for an individual to recognize the Lordship of our savior Jesus Christ, and to be able to share the privileges pre-destined for those who love Him and walk in His ways. Apostle Paul in his letter to the Colossians wanted to share some important characteristics that distinguish a follower of Christ. What exactly are those characteristics? We would have to examine the scriptures to further authenticate and understand what Paul wanted to nurture them in recognizing. In Colossians 2:7, he states, “Those who live in Christ are ‘rooted’ in him, they are also built up in him’,” meaning it is a continual process where one grows in God’s grace. They are established and strengthen in faith because faith makes things move. The results of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness

because God always remains true. The Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that could steer the believers to incorporate poor philosophy and ultimately rob them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Now because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognize that God is a reality. Thus now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adapt teachings that are not spirit-led. In Christ, we have a new birth. The Old Testament sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection. And when the Lord blesses us, we must worship and praise Him more and giving thanks every day. For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718213-1727. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

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. C H UR C H SC HE DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. T HE F O L L OW I NG P RO G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O OP NORT H (C O -O P C I T Y) 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. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except 4th Friday), 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. OT H E R SC HE DUL E D E VE NT S: COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH CELE-

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, (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed. We ek ly Sc h ed u le: Sunday service 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. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. We are looking forward to welcoming you at service on Sunday, April 15, at 9:00 a.m. C h u r ch C a len d a r : P.S.: After the Lenten break, the Bible Study group will resume meeting on Wednesday, April 25. F u nd r a isin g E vent s: The Church’s Fifth Annual Luncheon will be held on May 19 at the Eastwood Manor, Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A rolling bar, cocktail reception, sumptuous lunch and music by DJ Carol are all included. Donation: Adult tickets, $75, and children (up to age12) tickets, $21. Save the Date: Saturday, June 23, day trip to Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets with a sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant in Long Island. Tickets are $85. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from Dreiser Loop deli. For more information on these events, please call the church at 718-320-0844. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever.” (Psalm 118:1) —M er ville C h a mb er s

BRATES 43 YEARS OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE Tomorrow, Sunday, April 15th, 11:00 a.m. - It is our great pleasure to invite you to share with us as we celebrate our 43rd Church Anniversary and thank God for where he has brought us from. Theme: “The Blessings of Obedience.” Our Guest Preacher will be Reverend Jimmie Howell, Pastor, St. Matthews Baptist Church, NYC. Saturday, May 19th, join CPC Tours on their “SPRING DAY OUTING” in the beautiful Poconos, PA area. Enjoy shopping at The Crossing Premium Outlets and a visit to The Mount Airy Casino ($35 rebate). Tickets: $50. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. Saturday, June 16th, join CPC Tours on their trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the famed DEAD SEA SCROLLS: Life and Faith in Biblical Times. Exhibit includes the oldest known texts of the Bible and the largest collection of Holy land artifacts. Dinner at Warmdaddy’s. Tickets: $95, available by calling (718) 671-1182. DO ROT HY NO RW O OD AT C P C Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 p.m. - The Voices of CPC presents World Famous Traditional Gospel Star

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. F OC US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E WE EK: Romans 5:8-9 (NIV) 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ

died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! Upcom in g E vents: WOMENS FELLOWSHIP – Saturday, April 14th at 12 noon. MENS FELLOWSHIP MEETING – Tuesday, April 17th at 7 p.m. SERVICIO EN ESPAÑOL (Spanish Speaking Service): SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH at 3:30 p.m. Schedule of Ser vice: Connect Ministry: every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. – if you are new to the community or a new believer, you are welcome to meet and fellowship with some of our church leaders and get acquainted with our church and its ministries.

Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Teen Church (13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (5-12) - every Friday at 7 p.m. Sundays: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s church (412 years old), 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old), 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube & Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. -Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. Please m ail a ll your inquir ies or dona tions to the following a ddr ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.. E m a il: admin@circleofchristchurch. org. Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —Elder J a y Ra mos

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a midweek spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 Noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at Noon and 7:30 p.m.

Men’s prayer service is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on May 8 for the next Men’s prayer service. TODAY, Saturday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m., the Building Fund Ministry is hosting a Sweet Feet Luncheon, on Saturday, April 14, for the Shoe Size Rally. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Pastor of Community Protestant Church, here in the Bronx. The donation is $10 times your shoe size. For those 70 years of age and older, the donation is $50. For additional information, call 718320-3774. Men’s and Women’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, April 22, at our 11 a.m. and at 3:30 p.m. services in Room 45, Einstein Center. The speaker for the

11 a.m. service will be Evangelist Lynette Shelborne-Barfield, Minister of Outreach & Evangelism at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Arverne, NY and our afternoon speaker will be Rev. Carl McCluster, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Bridgeport, CT. The theme for the day will be “Christian Men and Women – The Salt of the Earth”, Matthew 5:13. The colors for the day will be white with a touch of orange. All are invited to this joyous time. The Building Fund Ministry will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13, with a dinner and show to honor Mom on her day. The celebration will be held here in the Einstein Community Center, in Room 45. Ticket price for adults is $40, children (9 to 11) are $20 and children under 8 years old are free. Doors will

open at 1:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.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. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Iglesias Cristiana Marcos 16:15 WH Y WOULD GOD WANT ME I’m not perfect, I have all kinds of problems. I have no ability. I have no gift. I’m just not worthy. Why would God want me? Well, did you know that: Moses stuttered. David’s armor didn’t fit Timothy had ulcers Hosea’s wife was a prostitute Jacob was a liar David had an affair Solomon was too rich Jesus was too poor Abraham was too old David was too young Peter was afraid of death Lazarus was dead John was self righteous

Naomi was a widow Paul was a prosecutor of the church Moses was a murderer Jonah ran from God’s will Miriam was a gossip Thomas was a doubter Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal Elijah was burned out John the Baptist was a loudmouth Noah got drunk Did I mention Moses had a short fuse? So did Peter, Paul - well, lots of folks did. But God doesn’t require a job interview for salvation. He’s our heavenly father. He doesn’t look at financial gain or loss. He’s not prejudiced or partial, not judging, grudging, or sassy, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need. He knows

who we are and what we are and loves us in spite of ourselves. SATAN SAYS, “YOU’RE NOT WORTHY.” JESUS SAYS, “SO WHAT? I AM.” SATAN LOOKS BACK AND SEES OUR MISTAKES. GOD LOOKS BACK AND SEES THE CROSS. He doesn’t calculate in how you failed in ‘99. It’s not even on the record. Sure, there are lots of reasons why God shouldn’t call us. But if we are in love with him, if we hunger for Him, He’ll use us in spite of who we are, where we’ve been, what we have done, or the fact that we are not perfect! C HUR C H H OUR S: Spa n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 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: You t h Ser vice Bilin gua l Saturday: 7:30 p.m. We have a live band of very young and talented musicians. C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4:00 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 er na n d o F igu er oa / T h om a s Ga r r et t

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Dreiser

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominos 2 p.m., Rm. 25

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 7 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Afternoon Movie 2–4 p.m., Rm. 7

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25 Current Events: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m., Room 45 Dominos: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Tai Chi: 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

Matinee Movie w/ George: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Thurs., April 19

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominos: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Library: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session: 9:30 a.m.1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., April 20

Wed., April 18

Tues., April 17

Mon., April 16

Movie Madness: 9:30 am, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9:00am-10:00am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10:00 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11am, Rm. 31 Dominos: 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo: 2:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games: 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominos: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class: 10:30 a.m., Computer lab Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Advance Line Dance 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Dominos: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise: 10 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Dominos: 10:00am Rm. 45 Art: 10:00am, Rm. 45 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36 Bingo: 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Card Games: 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure: 2nd and 4th Friday, 10:00 11:30am, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:15-2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga: Every Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing: 3rd & 4th Thurs. 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Belly Dancing: 12:30-1 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex: 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Drama:1:30-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominos 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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Einstein 1:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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Pork chop Baked potato wedge Broccoli

Whole wheat bread Diced pears in juice

Chicken salad Macaroni salad Beets

Dinner rolls Apricot halves in juice

Marinated baked chicken Baked potato Broccoli florets

Salmon Corn Spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh orange

Baked Tilapia w/lemon Sauce Garlic macaroni Kale

Meatballs Pasta shells Italian blend

Rye bread Banana

Barbeque chicken Rice Mixed vegetables

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Orange pineapple juice Chili con carne Brown rice Peas & carrots Apple juice Schlinder breaded fish Corn on the cob French beans

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Pineapple juice Fri., Turkey wing w/gravy Apr. 20 Orzo w/mushroom

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meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The next sessions are Tu esd a y, Ap r il 17. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718320-2066. Dia b e t ic Su p p or t G r ou p Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for M on d a y, Ap r il 30. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3011) or Rosella Stone, 718-320-2066 (Ext. 2003). D I SA B I L I T Y SU P P O R T / SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G R O UP – The next session is scheduled for Friday, May 4. The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. Se n io r C en t er F ie ld Tr i p P er m ission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip; No Exceptions. M ot her ’s Da y (ca t er ed ) h a s b een sch edu led for T hu r sd a y, M a y 3r d a t th e Ba r tow Sen ior C en ter. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $5 in advance or $7 at the door. NE W — R e sor t s Wor ld C a sin o @ Aq u ed u ct - Tu esd a y, M a y 8t h - 54 sea t C oa ch B u s - $20 - Lunch & transportation included. Pick-up: Bartow - 9 a.m., Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. & Einstein 9:30 a.m. Departure time from casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher.

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Safety driving class scheduled for WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. Call the AARP Office – 718-320-1946; speak clearly and slowly and leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call. Fee: (National) AARP members - $17; Nonmembers - $19. Heartfelt condolences to Annette Harrison on the loss of her niece, Deborah Mollette. 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. 2012 T O UR AC T I VI T I E S ** Ap r il 23- 24 – “ JONAH” – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City;” visit the Sands Casino ($35 casino bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “ JONAH” ; stop for dinner (pay on your own) on the way home…DEPARTURE: 8:15 a.m. from Asch Loop (in front of the library); please arrive about 7:30 a.m. to get luggage tags and bus seating …contact Jean, 718-379-3742. J u n e 1–11 (11 days/10 nights) – Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota – trip includes 10 nights lodging (w/4 consecutive nights in South Dakota); 10 breakfasts/8 dinners; visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial; tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park; admission to the Unique Journey Museum; guided tour of Deadwood, plus gaming at a Deadwood Casino; visit the Crazy Horse Memorial;

& visit the Badlands National Park & much more…$905/double; $1265/single; $885/triple; trip insurance available upon request – contact Jean, 718-3793742. J u ly 1 9 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5-hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/bonus of the day — $95/person – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. Au gu s t 9 – Triple lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show… $93/person – ($50 deposit due upon registration) contact Delores, 718-379-2176. Se p t . 12–14 – Washington, DC: Narrated Tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World War II Memorials; Smithsonian Museums – including National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American & Natural History; Admission to the International Spy Museum; and much more; 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners… $470/person, double; $645/single; $461/person triple – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. O ct . 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day…$349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718-379-3742. ** NOT E : You don’t have to be a member of AARP Chapter #4997 to participate in any of the trips. —Delor e s Deb n a m

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Wednesday, April l8—Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only and guest. Admission is $2. Refreshments served. Thursday, April 19—General Meeting being held in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Tuesday, April 24—Going to Mt. Airy Casino in Pocono. Price is $30. Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. Pickup time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Always have your picture I.D. card with you. Sunday, April 29—Have Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $3. Refreshments served. Wednesday, May 9—Going to Villa Roma starring the Platters. We have a full bus. Pick-up time is 7:45 a.m. at Einstein Center and 8:00 a.m. at Asch Loop and

Dreiser Loop. Price is $63. You can call and be on standby. Thursday, July 13—Going to the Brauhaus in Pomona. Come and join in the fun. They have music, dancing, swimming and mini Colt Bingo, and gift shop. Menu-Continental breakfast, lunch is plentiful, all you can eat. Dinner is roast beef, roast chicken and Tilapia. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. Price: $58. Tuesday, November 13—Going to the Fiesta for International Jamboree. Price is $60. Come and join us. Great music, slide dancing, comedy act and more. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718379-9613, or come to 135 Einstein Center in Room 39, Monday – Thursday, from l0 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in evenings at 718-379-4899. Good health to all. —M a r y P illa

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the “Boutique Unique” in Room 13, Dreiser Community Center. If you haven’t seen our new look, you’re in for a nifty surprise. Need a special gift? Would you like a different CD to listen to, or a movie to watch, Room #13 is the place to visit. NOT I C E : WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS. —Ar len e R od r igu ez

Co-op City Times / April 14, 2012

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Each of us has a choice as to what we focus on in the immediate present. The old question: “Is the glass half full or half empty?” applies on a daily, basis and a moment by moment basis. Happiness in life is a matter of focusing on the present. If you appreciate the good in every moment, then ultimately your life is filled with millions of moments of happiness and is a happy life. If one focuses on the past, it is often with regrets for missed opportu-

nities or lost benefits. You can focus on the past, but there is no future in it. If one looks to the future with expectations or wishes that things should be different, he misses out on appreciating what is going on now and is probably focusing on what is “missing” now. I once saw a beautiful quote that sums it up. “The past is history, the future a mystery and ‘now’ is a gift which is why it’s called the ‘present’.” Appreciate the present!

Concluding Passover Services at Young Israel Young Israel will conduct concluding services for the Passover holiday on Friday, April 13th and Saturday, April 14th at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl will officiate and deliver the festival sermons. Yizkor Memorial Services will be held

on Saturday, April 14th at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Berl and the congregants of Young Israel wish all in our community a healthy, delightful and. meaningful holiday season. May this season be bright with promise, blessed with peace and filled with hope.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City

looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center. —M a r vin Seid m a n

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City is location in Section 5, at 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on MONDAY, April 16.. C O ST: $30 per person with a $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. Remember you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by April 9. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a

movie.. For r eser va tion s, ca ll: Marty, (718) 671-7809; Gary, (718) 671-8424; or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. (P L E ASE NOT E : PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED.) P ick -up st op s: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:20 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Br uce Git elson

Traditional Synagogue 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, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, April 20, is before 7:23 p.m. Saturday, April 14 Services are at 9:00 a.m. M en , you a r e n eed ed for a M in yon . 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 ing E ven t s: Saturday, April 14 - Morning Services at 9 a.m. – Yiskor services are tentatively at 12 Noon. Yom Tov ends at 8:17 p.m. Sunday, April 15 - Morning Services at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. – the Sisterhood sponsors a fun afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person. Thursday, April 19 – Yom Hashoah – Holocast Memorial Day. Sunday, April 22, – An afternoon of Bingo at 1 p.m. G ood a n d Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! 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. Congrats to Arlene Tupe on her new position as Treasurer of the Building 30 Association. Miriam resigned due to lack of time. She will, however, be the roving reporter. Keep her informed of special occasions and see your name in print. Call 1-347-427-4526. C om in g E ven t s: We continue to look forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a super teacher, Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a chal-

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Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church This is a continuation of the church history of the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church and an invitation to the dedication on April 20 & 21. The Hebrew Adventist congregation under the direction of Jay Milton Hoffman sold the Times Square building in 1975 to the Crossroads Seventh-Day Adventist Church and moved to the Bronx. At the time, the Congregation Hebrew Adventist entered the area of Co-op City, the Eastern European, Jewish and Italian population was high. Co-op City, a housing complex of 55, 000 residents was built in 1968 and at that time, the Jews made up more than 80% of its residents. Today, only a small percent of Jews remain. At the new location of 1010 Baychester Avenue, in the old Nathans, hung a portrait of Dr. Jay Milton Hoffman, D.C., Th.D., and Ph.D in the

lobby of the church as a tribute to his special interest in his Jewish people and unselfish work in nutrition and religion. Keeping the original design of the building’s exterior, the Congregation Hebrew Adventist installed a mirror above a stove and worktable in the lobby and held community cooking schools. They sold cookbooks and encouraged a healthy lifestyle. They also held stop smoking classes. Hoffman had studied the health and longevity of the Hunza, the isolated people of the Himalayan Mountains and this led to the better living center which flourished for many years. Today the following programs are held at the better living center of the Co-op City SDA church… “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 KJV.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is the time to avail yourself of this opportunity and get expert instruction at a very low cost. Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist, is the instructor for classes given on Tuesdays. Art classes are held on Tuesdays, with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Membership dues are

$35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who take advantage of this opportunity. Baychester Visual Arts, Inc. is having a free Lecture/Demonstration on “Painting, collage and mixed media" with instructor:

Co-op Cit y SDA Bet t er Living Healt h & Fit ness Education Center · Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00— 12:00 p.m.; Free · Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.; Free NYC Wa lker s for Welln ess – walk around Co-op City with this group a distance of about 3 miles on. Keep walking and receive your very own pedometer and tee: Sunday mornings 7:00 a.m.; Free Wednesday afternoons; Free We have a n active Disabilit ies Ministr y. Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs. Br ead M inistr y pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.) Please take

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Baychester Visual Arts Association "Angela Taylor." It will be held on Thursday, April 19th, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Loop Community Center at 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Angela teaches the fundamentals of drawing and painting and assists her students in realizing their creative visions. She was an art instructor at the Mispillion Art League in Milford,

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Pea ce a n d P r osp er it y T h r ou gh a St a b ilized E con om y Fair Flat Tax Rate, End War and Excessive Military Spending, Character Development Based Schools, Immigration Reform & Job Creation Programs, End World Hunger!

Office: 718-828-9288 Email: ngrimaldi2006@hotmail.com Website: www.aniellogrimaldi.com

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Cleaning Service

Call (718) 473-0772

Cleaning Lady Available, Monday to Friday, weekends possible. Good references. $10/hour. Call anytime, 646-436-7837, Beverly. 4/28

Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service

Too busy to attend to the cleaning & upkeep of your apartment? Need help with such details? Assistance is here. Co-op City only. Available weekends only. Call 718-379-9266. 4/21

Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

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Co-op City Times / April 14, 2012 Floors

CLASSIFIEDS

Moving

M & M FLOORS

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Dataway Computers, Inc.

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates. 10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

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Hair Extensions

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

646-326-2676

Call: Ava ila b le: Aut h ent ic Up gr a d e Vista t o W ind ows 7

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Lic. #1417990

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City. 6/2

***NEWS FLASH *** • FREE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP • CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL • House Calls $40 THEMEPSEE Provides: • HOUSE CALLS 24/7 • COMPUTER REPAIR: All Versions of Windows Available • Mac and PC repair • COMPUTER LESSONS - Private One-on-one Session Available • COMPUTER SALES - Laptop, Desktops

Call Mike 347-541-4708 (Bronx) JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

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Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Systems Builder - Data Recovery - Virus Removal - Laptop Cracked Screen - Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

Coaching and Counseling

NO L UMP S NO BUM PS H AI R E XTENSIONS

WOR RYFRE E H AI R E XT ENSI ONS

(718) 684 3000

1815 West ch est er Ave. Br on x, NY 10472 Tr y ou r M icr od ot -Wea ve: E xt r em ely fla t & wor r y-fr ee! We do not use glue, rubberbands or braids. No on e else is d oin g t h is t ech n iq u e in t h e Br on x! C a ll J oya 718-684-3000 100% Guarantee! We Do All Hair Textures.

Floors

R O N ’S

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

914. 423. 1773

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire! 4/28

Painting T RY O UR NE W K E R AT I N ST R AI G H T E NE R T R E AT M E NT

Excellent for natural hair, curly texture. 4/14 Home Improvement

1-800-479-2667 • VERTICAL BLINDS • MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

A-1 PAINTING PLUS CUSTOM COLOR

WE SAVE YOU MONEY! Bathroom $74.95 paint included • Kitchen $99 & up • Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors & Kitchen Cabinets Moderate Repairs

FREE!

JASON LASH

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MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays. FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

Call Bill

ESTIMATE!

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 4/28

Locksmith

718.320.5270 4/28

FATHER & SON

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing. Also, Floor Waxing. 5/26 Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

Slipcovers

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

(718) 746-8925

Licensed and Bonded

20% Off Any Lock Job!

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

TABLE PADS

High Quality Labor For a Low Price! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 4/14

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ALL STATE DECORATORS Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

Media Data Transfer

Weddings • Graduations • Birthdays

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

Tapes Wear Out - Don’t Lose Those Memories!

3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

Make Your Special Videos Last! Transfer your audio and video cassettes to CD or DVD for long-lasting enjoyment of the important events in your life! Just $9.95 each! Pick-up & Delivery! Transfer: Vinyl LPs, Audio Cassettes to CD. Transfer: VHS, DV, Hi8, 8mm, Overseas VHS to DVD. 4/21

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 4/28 LOW, LOW PRICES

CALL NOW: 646-327-5106

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STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds! Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

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Co-op City Times / April 14, 2012