Co-op City Times 04/30/11

Riverbay Election Supplement on pages 25-34

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Vol. 46 No. 18

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Government officials meet with Riverbay over services and conditions in and around the community

BY BILL STUTTIG Authority, the city’s Transit Authority A team of Riverbay managers and and AMTRAK, all agencies responsible directors led by General Manager Vernon Cooper met earlier this week with repre(Continued on page 3) sentatives of a wide variety of city and state agencies responsible for providing services to Coop City and maintaining properties in and around the community that have fallen into various states of disrepair.

Agencies that sent representatives to the meeting included the city’s departments of Transportation, Parks and Recreation, Sanitation, and Environmental Protection and the state Department of State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and General Transportation. Agencies invit- Manager Vernon Cooper tour the Baychester Avenue highway border with state Thruway ed to the meeting, but which Authority Supervisor David Bilotti yesterday morncould not send a representative ing. The meeting brought immediate results as included the state Thruway clean-up and repair crews arrived moments later.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Income Affidavit deadline extended to Monday The deadline for the submission of annual income affidavit has been extended from Saturday, April 30, to Monday, May 2. If you have not yet done so, please submit your income affidavit and your proof of homeowners’ insurance by the close of business of Monday.

Over the weekend, income affidavits can be dropped off at the Public Safety Department in the Administrative Building at 2049 Bartow Avenue, N.Y. 10475; or they can be mailed to the Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, N.Y. 10475.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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First Candidates’ Forum Wednesday in Dreiser Aud.; Sign up to speak between 7-7:30 p.m.

BY ROZAAN BOONE The first of two official Candidates’ Forums for the 2011 Riverbay Board of Directors election will be held this Wednesday, May 4, in the Dreiser Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m. and all thirteen candidates running in this year’s Board election have been invited to attend.

All shareholders interested in asking questions of the candidates must sign up between 7-7:30 p.m.

“Once the meeting begins, no additional names will be added to the list, so I encourage those who would like to speak to come early and sign the list,” said Director Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2011 Election Committee.

The second of the two official Candidates’ Forum will be held the following Monday, May 9, also at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 at the Einstein Community Center.

“Two official Candidates’ Forums have

once again been scheduled this year to offer as many residents as possible the opportunity to attend and hear from the candidates running in this year’s Board election,” said Director Gordon. “It is equally important that all candidates make every effort to attend the forum.”

The 2011 Election rules stipulate that if a candidate cannot attend the forum, he or she can provide the Election Committee with a reason why and, with the permission of the candidate, the Chair of the Election Committee may announce that reason to the attendees of the forum.

To publicize the Candidates’ Forums, prominent notices will be placed throughout the community as a reminder to shareholders of the events and their importance.

In addition, according to the election rules and regulations governing campaign conduct, candidates are not allowed to (Continued on page 15)

Notice of Annual Meeting

Treatment plant could reduce water costs

BY JIM ROBERTS With skyrocketing New York City water bills costing shareholders millions of dollars each year, Riverbay Corporation is pursuing a solution that could reduce those costs permanently and also advance Co-op City as a leader in the “green” community.

Plans are under consideration to construct an on-site Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), a treatment plant that would convert wastewater into non-drinking water that could be used in the

Riverbay Power Plant cooling towers.

The Power Plant uses approximately 300,000 gallons of water each day, most of it in the cooling towers, which serves as a “radiator” for the plant, according to Plant Manager Brian Reardon.

Currently, Riverbay is buying that cooling tower water, along with all the drinking and cleaning water required by residents, from New York City. The total annual water bill is now $18.5 million and is going (Continued on page 4)

River bay Home Impr ovement Fair this weekend in Dr eiser Auditor ium.

Satur day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Door pr izes!

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M a n a gem en t ’s r esp on se t o Dir ect or C ylich ’s viewp oin t in la st week ’s Co-op City Times Director Bernard Cylich’s Viewpoint in the Co-op City Times (April 23, 2011) contains many distortions of the truth.

The majority Board recently approved the loan with NYCB because it reduces interest; replenishes reserves and completes windows & balconies and roofs NOW. Discussion of privatization, while worthwhile in this context, is simply bogus. It is true that 9 years remain on our present loan, however, the interest savings on the present balance of the old loan versus the new loan is $24,148,000!

The Riverbay Board directed management through resolution 09-24 on June 10, 2009 to explore recapitalization options which we have been doing diligently for the past two years starting with NYCB first and then HUD. The Board and the community have been

kept fully informed throughout this period–nothing was rushed.

As Mr. Cylich and the entire Board were advised after my trip to Washington to meet with HUD, the HUD loan is presently dead. HUD insisted on a Debt Service Reserve – initial demand, $65 million negotiable, but which would be at least $30 million –WHICH CANNOT BE FUNDED FROM LOAN PROCEEDS. If we had $30 million, we wouldn’t need to refinance. There were many other obstacles like property inspections, and HUD acknowledged that a housing complex of our size could not pass and more.

Further, it is simply more empty rhetoric to speak about financing from New York State or New York City. The NYS Housing Finance Agency could not and would not issue tax exempt bonds for

$555,000,000 for Co-op City. HFA has neither the authority, nor the will, and their taxable bonds are high interest, non-competitive. For New York City, the size of our loan is a non starter. The city funds entire programs for $20 to $30 million with much publicity. Neither city nor state tax exempt bonds are available for Co-op City and their taxable bonds are above market rates since neither can or will compete with the private sector. Anyone who has been keeping up with the news knows that both the city and the state are in very serious financial trouble, NEITHER WOULD EVEN CONSIDER FUNDING $555,000,000 for Co-op City, a limited dividend corporation and not a not-for profit as Mr. Cylich continues to falsely claim.

The Coinmach approval provides new machines NOW, plus earnings of

over a period of time, been removing metal “flashing” from the roofs of several Co-op City buildings. The male was arrested and charged with numerous counts of burglary and criminal possession of stolen property among the charges. The male was remanded to Bronx Criminal Court.

Ap r il 20, 100 Don izett i P la ce CCPD and NYPD units responded to this location for a report of a robbery. A stun gun was used to rob the victim of an unknown amount of money. The victim suffered minor injuries. The incident is currently under investigation.

$1.5 million a year. Coinmach has a 6year contract and granted, none of us can predict the future, what we know now is NO increases for usage.

Management has repeatedly answered the question about in-house versus contract painting. Contract is simply cheaper and more efficient. Our work is seasonal; if the job is no good, we do not pay; the contractor must return and we are NOT charged again.

With a contract, the contractor is motivated to finish versus a worker who puts in his day’s work for a day’s pay, despite the volume of completion.

In all of the above, it is disturbing—as it should be to everyone—that a Director can have such a cavalier attitude toward the truth and seek instead to confuse and distort to satisfy his own agenda.

—H er b er t F r eedm a n

Public Safety Blotter Ap r il 21, 140 Deb s P la ce CCPD officers on patrol noticed a suspicious male exiting this location pushing a shopping cart with metal inside of it. The two alert officers proceeded to stop the male.

Upon further investigation, the officers realized they had just stopped a male, who has

Ap r il 19, 140 Asch L oop A victim notified CCPD after he was robbed of a scooter by a person simulating a weapon. The victim was not injured and a search of the area yielded negative results.

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

Church of the Savior’s food pantry Church of the Savior, located on the ground floor of Building 7, has instituted a parishioner-supported food pantry later this spring for Coop City residents who are finding it difficult to make ends meet in these tough times. The church has been accepting applications from residents. Applicants need to bring a photo identification, such as a driver’s license or a benefits card. Divulging Social Security numbers will not be required.

After the application process is complete, food packages will be prepared and distributed to the accepted applicants on Saturdays starting some time later this spring.

In the meantime, Church of the Savior is asking residents to donate un-expired non-perishable food items to the food pantry. Food items will be collected at the church on Monday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday evenings from 6:20 to 8:00 p.m., and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information about the application process, donating food, or volunteering, call Church of the Savior’s First Lady Theresa Smith at 718-925-5052.

BVA’s pre-Mother’s Day exhibit and sale today Today, Saturday, April 30th, the Baychester Visual Arts Association (BVA), will have a pre-Mother’s Day show in Room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. Beautiful artwork will be on display. Cake will be available and boutique items will be on sale. Please come out and support the talents of your neighbors.

Absentee ballots Shareholders who require absentee ballots for the 2011 Riverbay board of Directors election should begin contacting the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, any time after Sunday, May 1, and they will be mailed.

Meeting for various tracks of land in and around the community.

However, two days after the meeting, the state Thruway Authority sent a representative to take a tour of the area.

Thruway Maintenance Supervisor David J. Billoti personally looked at areas of concern with Cooper and Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and agreed to have fencing repaired immediately along Baychester Avenue bordering the highway, as well as to help clean-up along the fence line one time even though, he claimed, the Co-op City side of the fence in not the Thruway Authority’s responsibility but rather the city’s Sanitation Department. Clean-up crews from the Thruway Authority arrived even as the tour was still taking place.

Other participants at Wednesday’s meeting included Assemblyman Benedetto, City Councilman Larry Seabrook, Community Board 10 District Manager Ken Kearns, George Torres of the Mayor’s Community Assistance Unit, Vonda Johnson of Congressman Joseph Crowley’s office and Marisol Halperin and Prisca Salazar-Rodriguez of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz’s office.

Riverbay Board Directors attending the meeting included President Helen Atkins, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Bill Gordon, and Bernard Cylich.

Armed with photos taken of these properties over the past two weeks, each agency representative was asked to explain the action that his or her agency was prepared to take in order to correct these conditions.

In welcoming the participating agencies and handing each a booklet of photographs taken of conditions that Riverbay believes that the agency should be responsible for, Cooper explained, “The photographs in the supplied folders will show various problems and areas that require immediate maintenance, repair or replacement. They illustrate conditions and/or concerns that we believe need to be addressed immediately. The safety and quality-of-life of the cooperators is seriously being compromised by the conditions displayed.”

Each photo presented included a description of the eyesore or hazard and its exact location.

Conditions presented included broken fences leading to unauthorized access to such hazardous areas as the riverfront, the railroad, and highways, unpainted street markings throughout the development, neglected vacant lots, broken and missing storm drains, deteriorating safety barriers, ponding of water in poor drainage areas, potholes and street humps, and unlit walkways.

In a follow-up memo to the Board, Cooper also described other problems that fall under the jurisdiction of city agencies that need to be addressed. He said: “These folders also show bigger problems and may require separate meetings to discuss on a more one-to-one basis, such as: The possible revision of the MTA’s cutback on bus stops; the traffic problems at the corner of Baychester and Bartow Ave.; the need for additional cross walks so that our elderly residents can safely cross streets from their respective buildings to the shopping centers, the need to clean up

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city-owned property such as the lot adjacent to the Red Lobster restaurant used as a storage facility for impounded trailers, and the lot along Co-op City Blvd. that is being used as a storage facility by the City of New York.”

Cooper added that follow-up meetings with agencies will not be done on an annual basis, as has been done in the past, but on a monthly basis in order for Riverbay to stay on top of these issues and get the satisfactory and timely solutions that Co-op City is due.

Cooper said after the meeting that in some cases the response to the problem that he and his managers presented to the agencies was satisfactory, but in other cases the response was frustrating as agency representatives, instead of addressing the situation directly, argued with each other over which agency was responsible for what problem.

Bilotti of the Thruway Authority said after Friday’s tour that he will provide Riverbay with a color-coded map which clearly delineates which agency is responsible for which area around the community.

Constance Moran, the Bronx Commissioner for the Department of Transportation, directly addressed several of the issues presented such as the unpainted street markings saying that it was now the time of year to have those street markings refreshed after a hard winter and she would certainly put Co-op City streets on the list of those that need to be done in the near future. She also added that a redesign of the intersection at Bartow and Baychester Avenues is in its final planning stages and should commence in the relatively near future.

Moran, however, hesitated when asked to restore Asch Loop parking back to curbside parking instead of the current angle parking. The angle parking which was put in more than six years ago to help alleviate the parking shortage in Co-op City at the time, was due to be removed more than two years ago, but Moran added that removing the angle parking would take away street parking spaces from the community and therefore residents may prefer the current configuration even though it was not originally meant to be permanent.

Moran also said that she would look into replacing some of the deteriorating safety barriers along “killer curve” leading into Section 5.

Responsibility for the un-maintained storm drains and sewers throughout the community was placed directly at the feet of the city’s Department of Environmental Protection which was represented at the meeting by Effie Ardizzone, Assistant Director of Community Partnerships.

Ardizzone, insisted that the sewers and drains in Co-op City are maintained and cleaned regularly, but Cooper and other Riverbay personnel insist that they are forced to do the maintenance themselves, at the expense of the corporation, or else suffer the consequences which include flooding in and around the buildings.

Ardizzone when confronted with photos of badly damaged and in one case a completely open storm drain not far from the baseball fields on Co-op City Blvd., said that those conditions would be corrected immediately.

One of the biggest points of contention at the meeting seemed to be jurisdiction over the street medians that surround much of the community.

When shown photos, representatives of the Departments of Parks, Sanitation and Transportation argued with each other for several minutes over who has responsibility for what median.

Michael Gratan, Bronx Deputy Chief of Operations for the Parks Department, said that the medians along Baychester Avenue are almost impossible to maintain because of the high volume of students from Education Park who regular trample the grass and other plantings on their way to and from school.

Cooper and City Councilman Larry Seabrook suggested putting fencing around some of the medians to protect them from pedestrian traffic.

Seabrook also called for better maintenance of the medians along Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Blvd. Seabrook recalled the grass growing more than six feet high on those medians more than twoyears ago. Now the grass and some trees in some of these areas seem to have been killed, as the photos documented, with no replacement made over months and years.

George Torres of the Mayor’s Community Assistance Unit suggested using some of the trees available through the Mayor’s Million Trees Initiative to replace many of the dead or missing trees on the medians.

But still the issue over which agency was responsible for the regular maintenance of the medians remained unresolved with Ignazio Terronova, a Community Affairs Officer with the Department of Sanitation, insisting that Sanitation was not responsible for clean-up of the medians, nor, according to him, was it responsible for clean-up of any areas on the waterfront side of Co-op City Blvd. and Bartow Avenue.

In fact, a big point of contention was who was responsible for much of the unused land on the east side of Co-op City Blvd., with city representatives maintaining that Riverbay is responsible for much of the undeveloped land and Riverbay maintaining that the city is in control of it and does not adequately use or maintain it except to store neglected and excess materials.

No agency attending the meeting took responsibility for the broken fences separating the community from the Hutchinson River Parkway, the riverfront underneath the bridge or the railroad tracks on the eastern border of Section 5.

Congressman Joseph Crowley’s representative at the meeting Vonda Johnson, promised to reach out to AMTRAK to get an answer about the safety concern regarding the railroad tracks. She then sent a message to Cooper’s office later that same afternoon stating that AMTRAK, upon the request of Crowley’s office, would be sending an engineer out to look at the area this week and recommend follow-up repair.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the agencies attending promised to stay in touch with Riverbay about remedying the conditions presented to them. A follow-up meeting with all the responding agencies was tentatively set for next month.

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up by another 7.5% in July under a proposed rate hike. Co-op City uses more than 4 million gallons of water in total each day.

The proposed plant would take 300,000 gallons per day (gpd) of wastewater from existing on-site sewer mains and transport this wastewater to the proposed on-site WRF for treatment and reuse within the power plant cooling tower and potentially for landscape irrigation of the Greenway. The wastewater is separated, chemically treated and disinfected in the treatment plant to pro-

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duce non-potable, or non-drinking, water.

None of the treated wastewater would be used for drinking water or any other consumption by people.

The proposed Co-op City waste water treatment plant could also reduce the amount of wastewater that goes to the Hunts Point treatment plant. That plant treats 200 million gallons of waste water each day, according to Tim Burns, Director of Engineering & Program Management of the state Environmental Facilities Corp.

In a memo to the Riverbay Board of Directors last month, Herbert Freedman, a principal with Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay Corporation, informed the Board that Riverbay is researching the possibility of building the water treatment plant near the city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) pump station located on Co-op City Boulevard.

Riverbay is pursing possible grant money to help pay for the engineering costs of preparing and designing the

plant. Money for the construction costs is being sought through a potential $7 million low-interest loan from the state Environmental Facilities Corp.

Riverbay has hired the engineering firm of Hazen and Sawyer to prepare the necessary permits for DEP approval of the project. The firm has extensive experience in the field constructing treatment plants in Florida, Texas and California. Hazen and Sawyer also built a wastewater treatment plant in New York City, near Battery Park, according to Freedman’s memo to the Board.

removed the tires, then fled the area.

Ap r il 14, 140 DeK r u if P la ce CCPD officers checking this location found 4 males inside having no authority or permission to be there.

The individuals were arrested and cited for trespass.

Apr il 13, Dolla r Tr ee Ba r t ow M a ll A disorderly male was escorted from the store and placed under arrest.

140 DeK r u if P la ce CCPD detectives conducting a check of

this location found two males within who could not provide a legitimate reason for being therein. The males were arrested and charged with trespass.

Ap r il 11, 177 Dr eiser L oop CCPD officers were stopped by a male who stated that 3 males used a weapon to rob him. The officers did a quick canvass and observed the fleeing suspects. After a brief chase, the males were all apprehended and charged with robbery.

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Ap r il 15, 140 Asch L oop CCPD officers were summoned by NYPD officers in pursuit of robbery suspects as they fled into Co-op City on foot.

CCPD officers quickly arrived in the area and were able to nab two of three suspects.

NYPD responded with the victim who positively identified the two males and they were arrested by the NYPD officers and charged with robbery among the other charges.

Ap r il 15, 140 DeK r u if P la ce CCPD officers checking this area for

loitering found a male trespassing. After an investigation, the male had no authority or permission to be at said location and was arrested. The man was also found possessing a small quantity of marijuana.

Apr il 15, C o-op C it y Bou leva r d A cooperator informed CCPD that all four tires on her vehicle had been removed by persons unknown.

A witness stated an unknown car did park alongside vehicle and quickly

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 3 p.m.

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Building 19 Association Again, many thanks to all of the generous support from Building 19 cooperators and their family and friends who donated desserts, money and their time to the huge success of our third annual bake sale. We also thank the members that rejoined the Association for 2011.

This is the time of year where our Association has a busy schedule on the calendar, please plan to join us for some or all of the following events: Tu esd a y, M a y 3, 7:30 p.m. – Meeting Room - Building 19 Association Committee Meeting.

Sa t u r da y, M a y 7, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. – Meeting Room - Volunteers are needed to assemble the Mother’s Day Roses; Continental breakfast will be served.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Lobby - Volunteers are needed to set up the table and decorate lobby.

12 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Lobby – Volunteers are needed to distribute roses.

F r id a y, M a y 13, 7:30–9:00 p.m. Meeting Room - The Association hosts the Riverbay Board of Directors Candidates’ Forum.

—C h a r lot t e C od r ingt on

Building 31 Association At our meeting on April 18, we had the pleasure of the Director of the Janitorial Department, Luis Salazar, and with him, Mr. Ortiz, who is the supervisor of the janitorial staff assigned to this building.

Mr. Salazar handed out a list of the 2011 spring cleaning and painting tasks they will be performing within the next couple of weeks. If you notice within your public hallway Riverbay staff on your floor, they should be doing some work. If no actions are being done, then call him to bring his attention to neglect on your floor. Remember, don’t just complain to each other but to those that can make a difference. That is why we need a floor captain on each floor who can note

if things are not properly taken care of.

That person will be able to inform the association and, with all parties involved, it is sure to be taken care of.

Cooperators were also advised that when calling, to ask for the name of the person taking your call and anyone else you might have spoken to. Without a name, it will be very difficult to track who has not handled your complaint appropriately. REMEMBER: any furniture being moved in and/or out or for any new furniture delivery, you must obtain a permit so that our elevators can be padded. Illegal dumping has been noticed around Co-op City. Please take notice as this will cost all of us for this removal which is not part

of our regular pick-up.

A couple of weeks or so ago, we had terrific winds that caused one of our neighbors on the B side to be knocked unconscious after being hit on the head with 65 or maybe more empty bottles evidently blown off someone’s terrace that hit her at full impact. Luckily, there happened to be another neighbor who found her lying on the ground and called for help. She is up and walking now, but it could have been a deadly blow. We are asking anyone with a terrace, PLEASE do not house anything that can become wind-blown or fall off. It is not to be used as a storage area, this is definitely a danger to all of us below.

Sarah Abel says all are welcome to

share that passion for creating the art of knitting and crocheting. Please look for a notice. Game night will be back and waiting for all to bring your love of cards and dominos.

Scholarship application deadline is April 30 - did you pick up yours yet? Any proceeds left from our bus trip will go toward this scholarship and we thank all who did go with us to help us toward this goal.

Our 50/50 was won by Sylvia and the door prize went to our VP, Melvin, both from the A side.

We will be looking for all of you at the next meeting.

—M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

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Cooperator responds to Board Director To t h e E d it or : Sorry, Mr. Abdul-Wahhab, living in a vacuum/buying a bridge means absolutely means nothing to me or anyone else. You still did not address why the loan through HUD did not go through, you did not address why we have no money in reserves to qualify for any loans. You still did not address why no director attended this meeting in Washington with HUD. You did not address the complications of this renewal loan with the NY Community Bank. All of those statements to impress who, yourself, when the

homes of all shareholders are in jeopardy? We all understand there are bills, capital projects to be completed. But it still does not negate the fact that not one board member attended this HUD meeting to represent the shareholders.

What has happened? We have to listen and take what management brought back; Do you have any proof of what was said and done on behalf of the shareholders’ interests? This is what you need to tell each and every one of us, not some information, we already know. There is only one agenda of

privatization and that is to make a profit.

There is nothing wrong with one wanting to make a profit, the problem is, not at the expense of those who are struggling to pay to make ends meet as it is, and only want to live a decent life and keep a roof over their head. What is happening, the flip side of the coin is not being told to the people. The flip side is privatization will not prevent carrying charges from going to market rate. Then what? Will we be able to pay, or be priced out?

—H. Over ma n

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Dea r M s. Over m a n , Let me first make a clarification, HUD does not provide loans; they provide federal guarantees for the payment of loans (the HUD 223f Program). Nevertheless, they have not provided such a guarantee to any cooperative in the nation as of yet.. HUD has been working on the provisions of their program for almost two (2) years but they still have not offered a single guarantee.

HUD insisted on Riverbay having a Debt Service Reserve of $65 million (negotiable to $30 million), however they would not allow that money to be funded HUD also requires a regulatory property inspection which they themselves acknowledged that a housing complex of our size could not pass without special

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waivers. That equates to an even longer waiting period with no assurance that we'd pass even with waivers.

At the March 22nd meeting with the Deputy Director for Multifamily Housing at HUD the attendees were H. Freedman (MSI), Richmond McCurnin, Assistant Commissioner of HCR; his boss, Michael A. Skrebutenas, President of the Office of Housing Preservation at Homes & Community Renewal; and representatives from Wells Fargo/Wachovia. If the President and Asst. Commissioner of the Mitchell-Lama program could not force action from HUD, I do not believe the presence of a Director from the Co-op City Board would have made a difference. One thing that you can be sure of –

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Ralph Henriquez the HCR President and Asst.

Comm. would have been delighted to have HUD begin providing loan guarantees to ANY residency in the MitchellLama Program.

Finally, NYS HFA will not issue tax exempt bonds to Co-op City for $555,000,000 and the City of New York’s loan programs are for much less than that required amount and their taxable bonds are above current market rates. With the hike in fuel prices and the domino effect that that will have on all costs, it just makes sense to obtain a loan now that has a lower interest rate. Plus, the infusion of cash will allow us to continue capital projects at a faster pace and replenish our reserves.

—Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa h ha b

CORRECTION A Director’s viewpoint in last week’s Co-op City Times incorrectly stated that Riverbay Corporation is a non-for-profit when it is a limited dividend corporation. We apologize for the error.

Change-over to air conditioning begins Monday

The Riverbay Power Plant’s annual spring change-over from heat to air conditioning will begin on Monday and is scheduled to be completed on Tuesday, May 24th.

During the change-over, aside from the usual tasks involved in preparing the chillers for the cooling season, upgrades to co-generation will be performed including a program upgrade to the digital control

system, and inspections of the gas turbines to ensure their maximum efficiency.

According to Power Plant Director Brian Reardon, minor repairs to the chillers will also be completed and he also expects that final tests and sign-offs on the operation of the Black Start Generator will be completed in May so it will be ready for possible use by June. The Black Start generator was purchased and installed to

ensure that the plant could be restarted in a few hours providing full service to the community should there be another chainreaction electrical grid shutdown like the one that struck the entire northeast United States in August, 2003.

Reardon said that chillers will begin operating by May 24 and full cooling will be available by Memorial Day weekend, if need be.

Window Guard Delivery Notice If you have not yet returned your 2011 Window Guard form, please fill it out, sign it and enter the date and your phone number. Either mail it back using the envelope provided, return it to your local Cooperator Service Office (CSO) or return it to Room S in Bartow.

Between Monday, May 2, and Friday, May 6, Window Guard forms will be delivered to those in Buildings 23 and 24, and Asch Loop and Adler Place townhouses.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—R iver b a y W in d ow G u a r d O ffice

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 11 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease either a One (1) or year period. If you desire a Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-3203373 to request a form to subBuilding 11 July 31, 2011 July 31, 2014 July 1, 2011 mit for either a one (1) year or 100, 120, 140 Carver Loop two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers home repair tips for smart consumers

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Now that the spring cleaning and repair season is upon us, cooperators may be considering hiring persons to help with these tasks. Some cooperators may have just had new windows installed and may be upgrading blinds or window treatments. It is very important that consumers take steps to make sure that the services they are paying for are the services they are getting. Fraud is very popular among contractors. The Department of Public Safety offers these tips to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

Make sure when hiring someone to do work you receive recommendations from friends or family who have used the contractor for similar work. Get at least three written estimates for the work you wish to have done. Make sure all estimates detail the scope of the job so that meaningful comparisons can be made.

Remember that no structural changes to Co-op City apartments can be made without the permission of Riverbay Corporation. Please check with your Cooperator Service Office if you have any questions about intended improvements.

It is also important to make sure the

contractor meets licensing and registration requirements. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, (212) 487-4444; www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dca /home.html, or the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau Office of the Attorney General, (212) 416-8300 www.oag.state. ny.us. You can check with these agencies or the Better Business Bureau, (212)5336200; www.newyork.bbb.org to see if there are any complaint records against an intended contractor or repair service.

Make sure your contractor is insured.

They should have personal liability, property damage and worker’s compensation insurance for workers and subcontractors.

Also check with your insurance company to see if you are covered for any injury or damage that may occur. Be sure any valuables are locked up while work is being done in your home.

Insist on a written contract that details the entire scope of the job. Be sure it states exactly what will be done, when it will be done and the quality of materials to be used. Any warranties or subcontractors should be listed. The total price and schedule of payments should be included.

Make certain you understand all payment options and any financing charges. Never

make a final payment or sign a final release until you are satisfied with the work performed. Paying by credit card may give you an extra avenue of dispute resolution.

Always be cautious of the deal that seems too good to be true. Be wary if the contractor comes door to door to seek you out or just happens to have material left over from another job. Be alert of a contractor who quotes you a price that is out of line with other estimates. Do not allow a contractor to pressure you to make an immediate decision or ask you to pay for the entire job up front. Be cautious of a

contractor driving an unmarked van or a vehicle with out of state plates. Senior citizens can often be the victims of this type of fraud.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City next week The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again next month, May, enabling people to sign up for the reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing Metrocard.

On Thursday, May 5 and again on Thursday, May 19, the

MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

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Living in a Vacuum/Buying a Bridge (Part 2 – A Walk through the Woods) P icking a Pa t hwa y “Don’t believe the hype!” was the advice from a cooperator in her ‘Letter to the Editor’ in the April 16th edition of the Coop City Times. Don’t believe everything you hear was her theme. That was sound advice.

In my last Viewpoint, I said that the most dangerous person in the world is the one that holds a single idea and denounces all others. That kind of thinking is dangerous anywhere; it is especially dangerous in a community the size of ours. Nevertheless, that is the tunnel-vision outlook and thinking aimed at us from two directions.

Sca ling th e Wa ll of P r iva tiza tion There is a group whose constant rant is that the Board is weak because we have not pursued privatization above all other community issues. Yet, that same source berates the Board for not clearing away alleged health issues, not evicting felonious residents and sex offenders, setting equity too high, and on and on. They allege that all of our ills would be eradicated by privatizing – by putting our homes on the private market.

Two current Directors, Ray Tirado and Al Shapiro, have been mentioned as proponents for privatizing; I have spoken with both of them and the three of us agreed that privatization is something that must be reviewed in the future, but first we need to complete current important capital projects (windows, brickwork and balconies) required to improve the quality of life for cooperators and to avoid escalating fines that would be imposed under the Local Law 11 regulations.

Director’s Viewpoint

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Second Vice President This Board is not weak. We have been doing our best to help maintain viable budgets, improve quality of service, and to seek ways to continue to support a comfortable living standard for our community.

The community is the Board’s “hot button”. For those others, privatization is not only their hot button, it is their ONLY BUTTON. When the time comes to re-examine privatization, there are two steps that must be taken first: there needs to be a community referendum (the previous one has expired) to begin the process and then we must supply $100,000 - $300,000 to pay for the feasibility study. Additionally, I spoke with the Riverbay Corporation’s Director of Finance, Peter Merola. Mr. Merola said that he takes no position – one way or another – with respect to privatizing. He also said that at this time, completing our capital projects makes the most sense. He was surprised to hear that he is still being quoted in the City News from an interview that took place well over a year ago.

Building 34 Association On April 18th, there was a meeting of the executive board of the building association. Plans were made for the upcoming general association meeting on May 19th.

At that time, we will continue our emergency preparedness training with a talk and demonstration of CPR, followed by a brief discussion of the warning symptoms of heart attack, with an emphasis on women since the signs can be very different. There were also plans for the annual bake sale on June 25th. This year, there will be the addition of a flea market to be held under the portico. Contributions are needed for both events. If you bake or have usable articles

to get rid of, consider donating, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

Starting in July, there will be a free movie night, in the cooperators’ room, with popcorn and soda.

All ages are welcome.

Upcoming events for the fall include a bus trip and a health fair. Both are in the planning stage.

As always, we are looking for cooperators to join the association. If you have ideas for fundraising or have a hobby or craft that people would enjoy learning, please come to the meetings to share.

—L aver n e F loyd

Saturday June 4th Nordic Lodge All-You-Can-Eat Lobster, Filet Mignon, Alaskan King Crab, Shrimp, Prime Rib, Desserts & Much More!

Along with Outlet Shopping and fun time at the Casino!

Cost: $137 per person THIS IS ONE TRIP YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!! RESERVATIONS GUARANTEED WITH A DEPOSIT OF ONLY $50 PER PERSON!

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onboard the fully enclosed The Lucille • Music By: DJ PATRICK

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FOR FLYERS, TIX & INFO PLEASE CALL STC TOURS, LLC.

(718) 320-0011

C lea r in g Awa y t he M a n a gem ent Br a mb les It is easy to complain. And there are those on the Board that have made complaining a facet of nearly every discussion. They have voiced complaints about contracts, vendors, management, the Board, and even the Co-op City Times.

Their complaints are the tool being used to sculpture support for their real agenda: to replace the present management company with a single general manager.

The myopic view held by the Board complainers results in backward-facing logic that, if followed, would lead the community in the wrong direction – to an option that has been tried and failed. There was a period from 1977 – 1999, noted for its instability. During those years Riverbay had a total of fifteen (15) General Managers. A state investigation commission found that one of those managers reportedly squirreled away hundreds of thousands of dollars – if not millions – of kickback money into Swiss bank accounts. To the best of my knowledge, he was never prosecuted.

The complainers state that we should always use in-house labor rather than contractors. If we examine that notion using painting and plastering work as an example, we would find that it is more cost effective to hire a service provider, who – by contract - is responsible for tools, material, labor, benefits to their workers, and the quality of work performed. Doing that same work using in-house personnel requires Riverbay Corporation (cooperators) to shoulder those costs. Additionally,

by using service providers Riverbay does not have to consider amending work schedules, or possible layoffs during slack periods.

The Peartree garbage collection facility is operated by in-house personnel. The complainers say that the facility is a waste of money. Their demand is that Riverbay Corporation should force the city to take the responsibility for garbage pick-up.

Another Director, in his Viewpoint in the Co-op City Times back on March 12th, made it clear that the installation of that facility was the right thing to do. He said that through the use of the centralized facility, we are not only able to gather and sell our recyclable materials (which helps to fund the facility’s operation) but additionally, we can utilize the existing dumpster pads to park Riverbay vehicles when making service calls (helping to avoid costly parking fines).

The Peartree facility is money well spent.

Our community did not have the huge piles of garbage that remained, piled high for many days, on the streets of New York this past winter due to a lack of garbage pickups by the NYC Department of Sanitation (Please see my next Viewpoint).

Remember, your vote is you r per sona l key to un lock the door to pr ogr ess for th e commu nity. PLE ASE VOTE !

If you see something, say something.

Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to k wa h h a b 10475@h ot m a il.com .

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TEAM PROGRESS IN MOTION Working In The Now To Secure Our Future

Joining Together For A Better Tomorrow!

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Eleanor G. Bailey

Michelle S. Davy

Krystal Serrano

We Stand For: • Improving Communication • Rebuilding Our Financial Stability • Maintaining Our Affordable Homes • Transparency, Truth, & Accountability to Shareholders Paid for by Team Progress in Motion; Ray Tirado, Treasurer; 120 Alcott Place, Bronx, NY 10475

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Deciding our future Ladies and Gentleman, we will soon begin the very important process of deciding what direction we as a corporation and community will take.

We must continue our path of progress and vision for Co-op City.

Without vision and a positive-minded Board of Directors, we will not prosper and achieve our full potential. There is

straight on and in full gear, without wasting time on negatives and blame games.

Secretary I am confidant that the turnout will be much work ahead of greater than in previous elections, and us and I for one would we in one collective voice, will cast our like to get it done vote for those candidates who will work Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado

hard at reaching our goals, and raise our standards in unity not division.

Secu r it y t ip : Do not open your door or buzz in persons who state they are making deliveries, unless you are certain the delivery is intended for you.

Be a good neighbor and lend a hand to a senior.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP hopes everyone enjoyed the traditions of last weekend, perhaps celebrating Easter Sunday or Passover week.

The next meeting of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP is on May 22nd, 3 p.m. in Building 31A, 100 Erskine Place.

Make this meeting the one you come to and work with us here in Co-op City. There are many opportunities to be part of the continuing efforts to support Co-op City and appreciate the positives about living in this corner of the Bronx plus having your branch of the NAACP. For questions about this branch of the NAACP, please call 718671-7856 and leave your information. This branch offers several committees you can work with. Each has projects to improve and build the Co-op City Branch of the

NAACP; they include Membership, Health, Civic Engagement, Education and Freedom Fund/Fundraising.

May 7th is the second quarterly meeting of the New York Branch of the NAACP 2011. To attend you must call by Monday, May 2nd, 718-671-7856. Nyack, New York is the location of this meeting.

NAACPJobFinder.com announces May 9, “Diversity Job Fair, NAACP Professional & Executive Job Fair.” It will be held from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Doubletree Guest Suites, 1568 Broadway.

For more information, please access http://www.naacp.org/content/main/, the NAACP national website.

April 12th & 13 marked the 150th Anniversary of the Confederate attack on Charleston, South Carolina’s Ft. Sumter.

Historically that is considered the start of the Civil War. Interestingly and tragically, after 600,000 casualties, the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox, Virginia Courthouse took place on April 9, 1865.

Historians mark this surrender as the conclusion of the Civil War even though battles continued till the news of the surrender spread. The NAACP is determined to make sure that the true history of the Civil War is told. Earlier in April, National Public Radio commemorated the anniversary by interviewing NAACP Vice President for Stakeholder Relations Rev. Nelson B. Rivers. "No matter how you dress it up, how you try to revise history," Rivers says, "when you're finished with this story, the war was about the South and

my state in particular, South Carolina wanting to be able to hold black people as property.” Visit the NPR website for more information.

Come, join us and together in Co-op City we will build our NAACP Chapter.

The newly redesigned website: http://action.naacp.org/ enumerates current activities. Remember NAACP membership comes to students for $15 and adults $30 with the respected quarterly, “The Crisis” coming as an additional resource.

You can join on-line, just indicate this branch as your choice. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP hopes for the good health of all our friends and neighbors.

This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

—E va L a za a r

The deadline for submitting club articles is Monday at 3 p.m. Please submit your articles for clubs and organizations 24/7 via email to: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

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Elect The Team For Change They Will Make A Difference!!

Tony Illis

Yolanda Canales Schumann

John A. Rose

Daryl Johnson

Coalition To Save Affordable Housing They Will Pledge To: • Remain in Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Replace $1.5 million Management Co. with General Manager.

• Open & Televise Board Meetings and Monthly Gallery Sessions.

• Stop Outsourcing and employ Riverbay UNION staff, End Nepotism.

• Comply with ALL Riverbay By-Laws and Board Resolutions.

• Save our youth and day care centers.

• Respect the elderly and disabled.

OPPOSE PROPOSED CARRYING CHARGE INCREASES

“Your Vote Counts”

Leah Graham

OPPOSE BALLOON LOAN

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011 Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Sheila Sinclair, Campaign Treasurer

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Ballooned By “Emergency Resolution” (If you missed my Viewpoint column last week, major portions of it are printed below).

Though nine years remain on our current New York Community Bank (NYCB) balloon loan, a preliminary step for a new loan with the same bank was rushed through by means of an emergency resolution, at a closed Board meeting on April 13. Only two Board members, Francine Jones and I, voted No on that resolution (Andrea Leslie was away on a short vacation).

Brushing aside Director Francine Jones’s request for an open meeting, the Board met behind closed doors to consider placing 15,000 cooperator families under the obligations of a 15year, $555 million balloon loan.

CO-O P CIT Y: A C OMM UNIT Y

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich OR A COMM ODIT Y? I believe the Board acted because a majority of its members are eager to privatize Co-op City. Unlike a loan from HFA or HDC, or a guaranteed one from HUD, a mortgage from NYCB will not require Co-op City to remain in Mitchell-Lama.

In anticipation of the adoption of the NYCB mortgage, the Board requested the tabling of the two-year budget resolution, so that it may be amended to comply with the new mortgage. However, despite the hyping of the NYCB loan, no indication has been given that it would result in drop-

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. The instructors teach drawing skills, as well as painting.

You will be able to complete original paintings worthy of exhibiting.

Periodically we have art shows so that budding artists have a chance to show off and sell their creations. We are lucky to have such fine art lessons given in Co-op City.

On April 30th we will have a preMothers day show in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center from noon until 5 p.m. You will see beautiful artwork displayed. Cake will be available and boutique items for sale.

On Wednesday, May 11th, there will be an art demonstration in room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Mr. Dmitriy Moshkovich will give a lesson on the technique of grizell painting. It is a very interesting and beautiful style of painting. He is an award winning artist and has a Masters Degree in fine arts. This is free and open to the public. Come and enjoy this wonderful demonstration!

Other upcoming events include our cel-

ebration of Bronx month by having a large display of pictures at the Baychester Library for the month of June. It ends with an outdoor art show in the Bartow Mall. We are planning a show to be held at the Barnes and Noble in Bay Plaza on July 27 from 5 until 7 p.m. We hope you will get to see some of these events.

BVA offers art classes in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday classes have three sessions to choose from, 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instructor. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity.

BVA has a permanent art gallery with artwork done by our members. They are on display in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Stop by and see the beautiful paintings.

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia L och a n sky

VISION CARE SPECIALIST

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• COMPLETE VISION CARE - EYE EXAMINATION • VISUAL PERCEPTUAL TRAINING • CONTACT LENSES

High Fashion Frames on Premises. “Your Vision Health Is My Concern.”

Much of Learning Is Done Through The Eyes. Insist on a Professional Eye Examination.

120 ALCOTT PLACE

(Bldg. 17 • Sect. 3) • Co-op City

718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:30 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

ping the two proposed 3% carrying-charge increases from the final budget draft.

During the first two years of the refinanced NYCB loan, Riverbay’s annual debt service will jump from $32.5 million, at present, to $38.9 million. By the 11th year that debt service will have increased by 27%, to $49.7 million annually. Every $1.15 cents carrying charge payment per room per month generates $1 million annually. With the annual debt service burden in 2011 increased by an additional $10.8 million, our carrying charge would have gone up $12.42 per room per month.

I BE L IE VE WE CAN DO BE T T ER I believe we can do better with other refinancing options. I think management should have advised the Board to seek assistance from a financial professional to evaluate the available options

for refinancing.

Also approved - with unnecessary haste — at the April 13 Board meeting was a change order that extends Riverbay’s contract with Coinmach, the laundry machine provider for six years.

This action was taken even though Coinmach’s present contract has almost a year more to run. I voted against that extension. NYS HCR (Homes and Community Renewal) is now reviewing the approval of the contract extension which may have improperly bypassed a required competitive bidding process.

I can be reached by mail: Attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, by email at lichsr@earthlink.net, or by phone at 718379-5874.

Gov’t Property Issues

Top Left: A broken gate underneath the Hutchinson River Bridge provides unauthorized and dangerous access to the riverfront at a spot where the currents can be treacherous.

At Left, an open storm drain on Co-op City Blvd. near the little league fields is one of the hazards brought to the attention of city agencies this week.

Top Right, A coming reconfiguration of the busy Baychester and Bartow intersection will hopefully eliminate the almost daily traffic tie-ups on Baychester Avenue.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

LEARN TENNIS Co-op City Tennis Club offers Adult Tennis Lessons!

• Low cost tennis lessons starting at $75 for 6 hours of lessons.

• Classes start Friday, April 29, 2011.

They are 2 hours per week for 3 weeks.

• To sign up or if you have any questions, please contact Coach Aaron at 917-561-7121.

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Pr ogr ams and E vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month.

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month.

Memorial Sunday (Men's Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Seniors' Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Singles' Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors' Ministry meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

The next monthly meeting of the Retirees is Wednesday, May 4, in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A at 1:30 p.m.

Attention! The Scholarship Applications are available in Room 19 for H.S. students graduating in June, 2011. To be eligible, the student must be the child, grand or greatgrand child of a member whose financial status is current.

Completed applications must be returned to Room 19 by May 31.

The Retirees have selected two organizations to receive our annual charitable contribution. They are the St. Jude Children Research Hospital and the Disabled American Veteran's Association. All members are asked to donate as generously as you can to the Humanitarian Committee.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Come with the Retirees as we travel to Dover,

Delaware for a Crab Fest, Aug. 9-11 (3 days). Price: $409 double and $499 single. Contact Beverly James or Dolores Shivers at 718-379-0377. $100 deposit required.

The Cape Cod trip has been changed to a trip to Biloxi, MS., August 27th-Sept. 4th (9 days). Price $750 double and $1020 single. The trip includes 8 nights lodging with 4 consecutive nights at a Casino Hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners, guided tour of Bay St., Louis, Admission to NASA'S Stennis Space Center and much more. For information, contact Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707, or Harriet Ford at 718379-0377. Refunds for the Cape Cod trip will be mailed shortly.

T H E AT E R T R I P S: (prices include transportation): Come with us to see the following shows at Lehman College. All Lehman shows start at 8:00 p.m. and the van

Church of the New Vision Cruise set sail once again on August 20th thru August 27th, aboard the “Norwegian Jewel” leaving from New York to the beautiful ports of Orlando, (Port Canaveral), Great Stirrup Cay (Pvt. Island) and Nassau Bahamas. For additional information, please contact Sis. Sadie James at 718-652 8943 or Sis. Marquetta Walker at the Church of the New Vision, (718) 671-8746.

Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

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

—Car ole Haq ue

Retirees of Dreiser Loop will leave Dreiser Loop at 6:45 p.m.

Sat., May 21st—Johnny Mathis. Price, $82 Sat., June 25th—Michael Jackson tribute – Price, $52 Sat., July 16th—We go on the Spirit Cruise with luncheon included. Price - $65. See Committee members in Room 19 on Thursday afternoons with your 50% deposit.

G O O D AND W E L FAR E : To notify the Retirees of illness or bereavement, contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755. Our prayers and condolences are extended to Elinor Gordon for the passing of her brother. Warm wishes are sent to Karen Solomon in Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

NE W M E M BE R S: We look forward to seeing you at our welcoming orientation meeting on Wednesday, May 11th at noon in Dreiser, Room 19.

—Vir gin ia St ewa r t

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop (lower level) here in Co-op City; telephone (718) 320-0844.

Week ly Sch ed u le Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Bible study classes to be announced. Thursday: Choir rehearsal 7 p.m.

Friday: Youth group 4 - 6 p.m. Young Adults 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Baychester Library Association Book d on a t ion s n eed ed - It's that time of year again.

The annual book sale sponsored by the Baychester Library Association is planned for Saturday, June 4.

Contributions of books in good condition are welcome from the community. Starting Monday, May 2, you can bring your books to the library at the Bartow Shopping Center.

We can use regular fiction, romance novels, science fiction, cooking and health-related materials, as well as children and teen books. No magazines or encyclopedias, please!

We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to a successful book sale to help our community library with its programs and activities.

JASA offers Self Defense for seniors JASA offers Self Defense classes for seniors on Tuesdays at the Bartow and Dreiser Community Centers and on Fridays at the Einstein Center.

Classes are held for beginners and advanced students. For further information, please contact JASA at (718) 320-2066. The instructor is Dr. John W. Covington, Jr.

Every 4th Sunday, the Sunday School children lead the service and every 5th Sunday, the Young Adults lead.

Up com in g E ven t s: May 14th: St. Joseph's Patronal Festival Luncheon and Dance at Eastwood Manor, Bronx New York. Adults $75; children $25.

June 26th: Confirmation and Reception of new members.

July 9th: Deluxe bus transportation to Duck Walk Vineyard in Montauk, L.I. Donation $85. Trip includes lunch at Gurney's Inn, wine tasting, and tour of the facility. Please contact the church at (718) 320-0844 for reservations.

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post campaign signs, posters, gummed stickers and other campaign material in Co-op City except on personal property. Also, campaign flyers cannot be posted in commercial establishments within the community.

Approved campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. In order for campaign literature to be considered proper for public posting, it must include the name, address or post office box of the person or organization issuing the literature. Campaign handouts are also permitted.

“As the campaign continues, we’d like to remind all candidates and their supporters that we are diligently monitoring this process and we are very serious about the responsibility that has been placed upon our shoulders to strictly enforce this year’s election rules,” added Director Gordon.

Gordon stated that if any shareholder comes across any illegally posted campaign flyers, they may take them down and also report the violation to the Election Committee, in care of the Riverbay Legal Department at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

This year, shareholders are voting to fill five seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors as the terms of incumbent Directors Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Manny Torres, Eleanor G. Bailey and Jose Rodriguez are expiring. Of the five incumbent Directors, three are seeking re-election, Directors Owens, Bailey and Torres. In addition, ten other shareholders are also vying for a seat on the Riverbay Board.

The order in which the candidates’ names will appear on the ballot was determined by random drawing on Tuesday, April 12 at the Candidates’ Meeting when all thirteen shareholders who returned their petitions to run for the Riverbay Board were officially certified. That order is: Daryl Johnson, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, John A. Rose, Kenneth Mercer, Michelle S. Davy, Leah Graham, Carmen M. Howell, Emmanuel Manny Torres, Eleanor G. Bailey, Tony Illis, Yolanda Canales Schumann, Krystal Serrano and Frank Belcher.

Any shareholder of record as of March 28, 2011 is eligible to vote in this year’s Board election.

Shareholders who require absentee ballots may begin contacting the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3326, any time after Sunday, May 1, and they will be mailed.

Beginning this Saturday, April 30, the first of three consecutive election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times in which each candidate will be given space 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 election supplement is published on pages 25-34 in this issue.)

Following the publication of the final election supplement

on May 14, shareholders will cast their votes on Wednesday, May 18th 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 18th, the tallies will be counted after 9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

A recount of the votes, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 26.

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the Saturday, May 21st issue of the Co-op City Times.

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

Poll inspectors for the Riverbay Board elections are selected from a list compiled by the NYC Board of Election. Those selected are notified in writing by the

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Building 16 Association Building 16 Association held its meeting on April 18. Our guest speakers were the Riverbay Board candidates seeking election to the board. They gave their ideas on some of the issues to all who attended the meeting. You heard, now you will have to make your own decision. We want to thank all that came to our meeting.

To all who have special occasions, congratulations.

To the sick and shut in, get well soon. To the bereaved families, you have our sympathy. To the Robert Bellsyou are in our prayers.

To the new cooperators – WELCOME, feel free to come to our meeting. Watch the bulletin board in the —C la r a C ost on lobbies.

Riverbay Legal Department.

This year, the Board of Election supplied the names of 300 poll inspectors (not in alphabetical order) to the Legal Department, although only approximately 160 election workers are required by Riverbay for the Board election. As a result, only the first 160 names on the Board of Election list were selected, according to the Legal Department.

Poll inspectors working in the May 18th Board election are required to attend one of four training sessions that have been scheduled for Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3.

Last year, the NYC Board of Election confirmed that 5,880 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board election of which 5,766 were machine votes, 80 stand-by ballots and 34 absentee ballots. 5,056 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2010 Board of Directors election.

This year, 5,019 votes are needed for a quorum.

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Faith@Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center—Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

(Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 6440951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Wor sh ip E xp er iences: Praise Team Rehearsal: 5:30 p.m., Thursdays.

6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study.

Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m.

Children's church 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

C h u r ch M ot t o: "We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority."

C hu r ch M ission : To empower, educate

and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us--where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

1st Sunday Communion Fellowship Meal: Join us this and every 1st Sunday as we celebrate the Lord's Supper and an actual meal. All are welcome to hear the Word during Conversations with the Word led by Pastor Jenkins. Please share with all HOMELESS AND HUNGRY--this could be their only meal for the day!

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G O SP E L P E R F O R M I NG C H O I R : First official performance June 12, for Youth Day Celebration!!! The children and youth will conduct the entire worship service--plan to join us in celebrating the future generation!! We are still accepting new members of this dynamic movement, contact Pastor Jenkins, Certified Youth Chaplain, at 718-644-0951.

Minister Frank Jenkins began the Better Youth Generation Male Mentoring Group on Easter Sunday following worship. They had a wonderful meeting and will meet monthly on 3rd Sundays. Their goal is to provide struggling male youths ages 6-21

with spiritual, academic and social support to ensure they achieve holistic success in their lives. Enroll your son, grandson, godson, nephew or neighbor and together we can shape a Better Youth Generation.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God's goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

Remember, it's never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—P a st or Deb or a h

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

Let us go into the Word of God and look at 2 Timothy 2:1-7. Although we live

in this world, we must declare our allegiance to heaven.

1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 No one engaged in warfare entangles

himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the props.

7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, May 14, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Upcoming events The Million Kids March 2011 will be on Saturday, May 7. The bus will be leaving from the Dreiser Community Center, 7 a.m. For tickets/information, call (718) 320-8035 or (718) 825-9750.

Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday,

Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

Advanced Aerobics classes This is an advanced aerobics class for men and women which will begin soon.

This is not for the light hearted, but for those who are serious about getting in shape.

Activities include exercise, health awareness classes and open discussions. Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers. Call to register today, (718) 320-8035, or email us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Other classes being formed are Tai Chi, Salsa, Belly Dancing and Children’s dance classes. Sign up today.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and

Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

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

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with

proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us.

We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section Five of Coop City at the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165, you can also reach us by email, post1871@optimum.com.

Greetings to all of our comrades who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all our Post members that have a birthday in the month of May: Antonio Cardington, Carl A. Williams, Dennis V. Dunlop, Cecil A. Williams, Charles Lirio, James S. Lee, Mark R. Scheer, Otis D. Simmons, Jr., James H. Montgomery, Larry W. Jackson and Pablo Santiago.

The next executive meeting will take

place on May 7 at 11 a.m. sharp; upon your arrival, please turn off your cell, sign in and take a seat.

On May 10, the Bronx County meeting will take place at the T.N.M. Post 1456, May 15, Sunday. The Blessing of the Colors will take place at the City Island Post at 1000 hours, please arrive on time.

Did you know that nearly half of all homeless veterans were located in California, Texas, New York and Florida!

All Post members, don’t forget to ask for carfare when you go to the James Peterson VA Hospital in the Bronx. You are entitled to receive carfare for your medical appointment.

If you are still holding on to your raffles along with the MONEY, please turn them in to the Post ASAP. License plates are in - if you would like to purchase a Post license plate, contact the sergeant of arms to get your plate. All Post members should carry an application in their wallet in case you meet someone who would like to join our Post - you can get them started right away and remember the dues for the year are $40.

Returning GIs from Afghanistan and Iraq will be able to find jobs in 2011 by promoting Green Jobs by getting federal grants with no-interest loans to start up a business. This will encourage veterans to

start up green industry jobs. A Republican Congressman from California will try to pass bill HR 814 that will make it easier for older veterans to use their Medicare benefits at the veterans hospitals. This way the hospital could be reimbursed for medical services and this would make VA care more attractive to veterans. I hope all our post members had a great Easter and enjoy a great Mother’s Day. Q. What is the difference between Bigfoot and an intelligent man? A. Bigfoot has been spotted several times.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbor…. Here we are: FIRST, the Bronze for our successful meeting in March; NEXT, the Silver for our first meeting in April; NOW, our Gold — our extra meeting in April with some of the candidates for the upcoming 2011 Riverbay Board election in May. It was both rewarding and exciting that these two factions met – our concerned cooperators and our hopeful candidates for the

Board. As you know, I was unable to attend that meeting (due to illness), but my board members were both pleased at the attendance and the participation.

THANKS, THANKS, THANKS – a big “shout out” for all concerned. I’m not going to waste words & lines to badger those who did not attend, but you’re stuck with your reason and we don’t want to know.

NE XT: Our annual Mother’s Day Cake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th.

For our new cooperators, we say “sweeten up your disposition for Mother’s Day.” Dora Bradley, Cake Sale Coordinator, will let you know where, when and how she will get your homemade offerings. Start thinking about what you want to bake (i.e. cake, pies, cupcakes, bread pudding) and any other surprises.

Hope your Easter was what you wanted it to be – and any coming birthdays, anniversaries and other glad events will be just as joyful.

Our next Building Association meeting is May 10 – please plan to attend.

Remember, the door next to yours is your neighbor – know who they are and let them know who you are (SMILE).

—C elest in e W it h ey

Building 13 Association TODAY: Is the deadline to submit the Annual Income Affidavits. Today is also the Home Improvement Fair at Dreiser Auditorium from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Check out the array of vendors.

Building 13 Association is committed to a ‘Zero Tolerance’ for graffiti.

We ask you not to participate in it, not encourage it and report it to Riverbay.

Wr iting Wor kshop-Wednesdays, May 4th, May 11th, May 18th & May 25th. Youth - 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Adults - 7:45 p.m.

- 9:00 p.m. Come and share your thoughts on various topics writing prose or poetry.

O P E N M I C Nigh t F u n d r a iser – Entertainment tentatively scheduled for June 4. Event to be filmed for viewing on Bronxnet. So get your poetry, prose and raps together and register for the event on any of the workshop dates listed above.

Wom en K eep i n g It R ea l Relationships; Date to be announced.

Conversation on relationships with women of all ages. ALL WELCOME, yes you can bring guests. You must be 18 and older to participate.

For information on any events, contact: Leslie Peterson, 718-320-1370 or Gail

Sharbaan, 718-671-3801.

We remind Building 13 Association drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up - “It is not an option, it is the law.”

Please avoid ‘Texting while driving’.

Remember to observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school bus flashing red lights.

O b ey t h e followin g q u a lit y-oflife r egu la t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and

on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced police sweeps are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

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

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

For traffic update, call 5-1-1.

“If you see something, say something.”

—O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Building 15B Association We would like to thank Lt. Torres and Officer Mills for attending our meeting on April 14. Thanks to all those cooperators who attended and we wish more cooperators would attend.

Our next meeting will be on

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African-American Association The following are programs sponsored by the Association and you are encouraged to participate: J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m : Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. Next meeting: Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

C om pu t er C la sses – The next classes: Monday, May 2nd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Learn Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and more. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class.

C u b Scou ts Pa ck – The next Pack meetings: Thursday, May 5th, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys ages 6-11 years old are welcome to join. They will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going places together, being in a friendly/safe

environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. They will also participate in Bronx Week, May 12th-22nd. More information will follow.

Su m m er Da y C a m p – To register your child, call 718-379-5555.

M u sic P r ogr a m – If interested, call 718-379-5555.

E du ca t ion – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Tuesday, May 10th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history which is essential for the survival of people of color.

On April 23, members of the Association attended a meeting hosted by Committee to Eliminate Media Offensive To African People (CEMOTAP) entitled “THE OBAMA YEARS – Challenges of a Lifetime.” The facilitator: Imhotep Gary Byrd. The panelists: Professor James

Blake, Attorney Joseph Mack, Brother Playthell Benjamin, and Journalist Milton Allimandi. There were greetings by Betty Dopson and a summation by Dr. James McIntosh.

Some favorable points: Getting the Healthcare Bill passed; $1.5 billion payout to Black farmers; increased funding to Historically Black Colleges; increased funding to the EEOC; increased food aid to Africa; proved that “you can be whatever you want to be.” Some counterpoints: The “Defense of Marriage Act”; funds for the Stimulus Programs were insufficient; attacking Libya was a mistake. Other points: Black folks need to be journalists; Black folks should learn how to articulate their needs; The Wall Street Journal prints accurate news. The Association will present a showing of this discussion in the near future.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – “Meeting, Meal & Music” is a proposal by our long-time member, Roger Toppin, and will begin at our general membership meeting Saturday, May 14th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 4. In the meeting, we will entertain nominations for new officers. The elections will take place at our June 11th meeting. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, please send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $7.50 for a single membership and $12.50 for families (thru August 31st) 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

Coalition of African- American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, May 3, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

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

Phone number 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman

Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writ-

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

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

R em em b er t h e C oa lit ion m ot t o is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.”

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

National Council of Negro Women The NCNW Co-op City Saturday School will be ending the year today, Saturday, April 30, with a real treat. The students and staff will be attending a matinee performance of “ Stomp” at the Orpheum Theatre on Second Avenue. This lively musical is sure to delight all of our students. It is quite a change from our school ending program last year when we all visited the Intrepid Air and Space Museum. These varied field trips are important to help our children gain knowledge of science and culture in their world.

Our Saturday School will resume in September, 2011. We will announce registration in the Co-op City Times in August and September.

Book Club will meet today, Saturday, April, 30th, at the Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza at 3:30 p.m. This month, we are reading “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration”

by Isabel Wilkerson. This stunning account of the 55-year stretch when 6 million Black Americans fled the Jim Crow South is told through the eyes of three individuals, a Mississippi sharecropper, a Louisiana doctor and a Florida laborer.

Borrow/buy a copy and come join our spirited discussion. All are welcome.

Our Youth Committee is having their Annual Spring Drive. This year, the food drive is supporting Phipps Town ’n Country Residence Home. Non-perishable items

can be dropped off at Dreiser Community Center, Room 14, today, Saturday, April 30, and Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For further information, you can contact Ms. Melton at 917-399-2643.

Congratulations to Cardinal Spellman High School senior Tori Melton, the daughter of one of our council members, Lori Melton. Tori is an honor student who recently signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Boston University on a 4-year scholarship. Last week, channel 12 News and MSG Varsity Sports Desk highlighted Tori putting the pen to the paper as family, friends, teammates, coaches and teachers looked on. During the same week, Tori helped raise money for Coler-Goldwater

Hospital by playing in the wheelchair Charities HS Basketball Classic tournament at LIU. Tori, along with other girls, ranked as top Bronx HS junior and senior players beat out the other boros to win the championship game. In addition, Tori received the MVP award representing the boro of the Bronx. The good news does not end there. Tori was also selected by the NY Post All-City Girls Basketball Honors 2nd team in addition to being selected as the Girls All-Bronx Basketball player of the Year for two years in a row.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-6713721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

The 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.

We are open for new members with a like-mind for community service to join us.

Young women are invited to become charter members of a new branch of the

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs. This new unit will focus on vibrant and committed members who seek to help the community and network with its members. The club’s initiative will be LETS: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Service. If interested, please contact maatjoy@gmail.com. Information about the National Association of Negro

Business and Professional Women’s clubs may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. If you are interested in membership in the Williamsbridge Club Adult, Ombudsmen or Youth, you may call Sandra, 917-9727732. If you are interested in rendering community service, please call Ursela at 917-566-7067.

The Williamsbridge Club will have the Founder’s Day Awards Luncheon, April

30, at the Eastwood Manor. Thank you for your support of those being honored for their professional lives and for their service to the community.

Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Williamsbridge Club scholarship fund.

We value your continued support of our community events. THANK YOU. —Sylvia H ick s

Einstein Cancer Fund General membership meeting Tuesday, May 3, at Einstein Loop Center, Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. New members are welcomed and our dues are $12 for the year.

We will be going to the Showboat Casino on Tuesday, May 10. Cost per person, $30

with a casino bonus of $30 slot play. Time of pick-up: 8:00 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

We are trying to hold the price of the bus at $30 per person. If the price of the bus increases again in June, this will cause the

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price per person to increase by $3 or $5.

This will be beyond our control, but if we are to continue to raise funds for Cancer Care Children’s program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Research and, most of all, Calvary Hospital, your support is needed.

We thank you for your understanding.

For the casino trip, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta 718-671-2958 or Lydia 718-671-3005.

Good health and healings are wished to —Lyd ia R u a s all.

or 646.261.1761; Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.

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Bartow Mon., May 2

Library 9:30am-1:00pm Rm.31 Bingo 11:00 am, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:00 pm, Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm to 4:00 pm, Rm. 25

Einstein

Dreiser

Library 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Dominos 10:00 am, Rm. 45 Around the Lunch table 11:30 am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2:00pm to 4:00 pm Line Dancing, Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 am, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Rm. 7, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Stay well Exercise 10:00 am, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Rm. 7 Afternoon Movie 2:00pm to 4:00 pm

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49

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

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Wed., May 4

Tues., May 3

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Beginner’s Self Defense 9 a.m., Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Advanced Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

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

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

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

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

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Line Dancing 11, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

Tai Chi 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

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

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.

Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Art 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7

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

Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49

Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m.

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2 Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

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

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

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

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

*Schedule subject to change without notice*

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

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

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $12 $3 $10

Bartow 1 p.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

11 a.m.

Dreiser 1:15 p.m.

9:15 a.m.

1:15 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., May 2

Apple juice Baked chicken Yam Oriental blend

Pork chops Macaroni and cheese Collard greens

Whole wheat bread Orange

Tues., May 3

Pineapple juice Beef burger Steak fries Lettuce/tomato/carrots

Beef burger Steak fries Lettuce/tomato/carrots

Burger bun Pear

Wed., May 4

Pineapple juice Rosemary chicken Brown rice Broccoli florets

Chicken chow mein Rice Oriental blend

Whole wheat bread Apple

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

Dinner roll Cake

Salmon salad Italian pasta salad Pickled beets

Whole wheat bread Apricot halves

Thurs., Orange/pineapple juice Roast beef w/gravy May Rice/w/pigeon peas 5 Lettuce/tomato/carrots Fri., May 6

Orange juice Breaded Hoki w/tartar sauce Garlic macaroni Harvard beets

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

Garden Club 10:00, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Fri., May 6

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

Card Games 2:30-4 p.m.

Rm. 25

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

Thurs., May 5

Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7

Date:

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

EM PI R E CI TY CASI NO -Wednesday, May 4 - $3. Trip includes transportation, 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m. and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT. MOTH ERS’ DAY CEL EBRATI ON -Thursday, May 5, Einstein Center, Room 45 – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $5 IN ADVANCE AND $7 at door. Enjoy the music of a Mariachi Band and a delicious menu of orange/pineapple juice, roast beef w/gravy, rice w/pigeon peas, lettuce/tomato/carrots, dinner roll, margarine, cake and milk.

CENT RAL AVE. – Monday, May 9. 3 hours shopping – XMAS tree store, 2 hours shopping – AMAZING SAVINGS, 1 hour shopping - TRADER JOE, $13, includes boxed lunch and transportation.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m.

Please Join JASA for the 2011 Annual C o-op City Hea lt h and Comm unit y Fa ir – Friday, May 13, at the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be entertainment, presentations and performances.

J E RSEY GARDE NS – Monday, May 16. $12-Transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. CANCELLED. WOO DBURY COM M ONS – Monday May 16. $12 – Transportation/Boxed Lunch.

Pickups: Bartow 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9:00 a.m.

A DAY AT T HE SPA-J O NES’ SPA, M id d let own R oa d , Br on x, New Yor k Monday, May 23rd; $110 per person, $20 nonrefundable reservation deposit due April 21st, balance due May 3rd. Includes: mini facial, paraffin hand treatment, 1/2 hour body massage, light lunch and round trip transportation.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m.

EM PI R E CI TY CASI NO -Wednesday, May 25 - $3. Trip includes transportation, 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:45 a.m. and Einstein, 11:00 a.m.

J AZ Z I N H AR L E M -Dwyer Cultural Center, 123rd Street, Friday, May 27th; $10, Price includes transportation/boxed lunch, admission to show and art gallery viewings.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:45 a.m. and Einstein, 11:00 a.m.

Ca r egiver Suppor t Gr oup (Do You Need Suppor t For An O lder Per son?

A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, from 1-2 p.m. The next sessions are Tuesday, May 3rd, May 17th and Tuesday May 31st. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718320-2066.

DISABI LIT Y SUPPO RT/SOC IAL IZ AT I O N G RO UP. C ANC E L LE D UNT I L F URTHER NOTI CE .

The next meeting for the Diabetic Group is scheduled for Monday, May 23.

ALL J ASA CE NTER S W ILL BE CLO SED O N MO NDAY, M AY 30.

Senior Center Field Tr ip Per mission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip; No Exceptions.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City community centers.

All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; and 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Meeting scheduled for MONDAY, MAY 9, at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium “A”.

NOT E : At that time, the Tour Committee will be soliciting your “preference” from three (3) tours we are considering: 1) Rose Parade (CA) New Year’s (Dec. 30-Jan. 4, 2012) w/tours of Los Angeles, Hollywood & the Walk of Fame; 2) Rose Parade (CA) (Dec. 30 – Jan. 4 or to Jan. 8, 2012) w/Grand Canyon & Las Vegas Tours; and 3) A Passage to British Honduras (Dec. 29Jan. 10, 2012) via plane to Chicago, train to New Orleans and ship to Belize (British Honduras), Costa Maya (Mexico Yucatan) & Cozumel. Please complete the question-

naire and return it to the Tour Committee table before leaving. Your input is very important in our efforts to provide trips of interest to you. Thank you.

Heartfelt condolence extended to Elinor Gordon on the loss of her brother, Oscar Frazier.

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.

2011 T O UR C OM M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S R E M I NDE R : You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend

Handicapped Adults Association VAN-The van is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on a limited basis. We will take your reservation, but no guarantees against cancellation. Time of operation is 9:30 a.m. and return by 2:00 p.m.

DUES-Dues for the year 2011 are in order. Either mail or bring your dues check into the office: Handicapped Adults Association, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 FL E A M AR K E T-There are greeting cards 25¢ each, canes $5 each, jewelry, soft

covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books 50¢ each, CDs music in Spanish and English, $1 each. New items arrive daily, come into the office and look around. We are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

M E E T I NG -Our next General Membership meeting is Friday, May 13 at 11:30 a.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Room #1.

There is an important item to discuss.

Happy Easter and Passover to all our readers and members.

—Ar lene R odr iquez

Baychester Library Events

VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION ADULT MOVIE TIME: Saturday, April 30, 2:00 p.m., "Ziveli", 51 minutes, Directed by Les Blank, 1987; A look at the culture and music of the Serbian American communities of Chicago and California, focusing on the cultural strengths of these immigrants who helped form the backbone of industrial America. In English with sequences in Serbian with English subtitles. All New York Public Library programs are free of charge.

UPCOMING EVENTS Free Computer Classes Mouse and Keyboard Skills, Friday, May 6, 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Internet Search Basics, Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills, Friday, May 13, 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. E-Mail Basics, Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills, Thursday, May 19, 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M Introduction to Microsoft Word, Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills, Thursday, May 26, 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Pre-registration required, please drop in to register; Class size is limited to 8; All classes are one session only; All classes are hands on.

Teen Talent Show Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 10 at 4:00 PM Teen Talent Show & Exhibition: Tuesday, May 17 at 4:00 PM—Join our Baychester teens as they share their talents with the community! Cast party to follow. All ages welcome to attend!

Adults Book Discussion: Thursday, May 12 at 1:30 PM BLA Meeting: Thursday, May 12 at 2:30 PM Chinese Opera: The Peony Pavilion - Saturday, May 14 @ 2 p.m.

The Peony Pavilion is one of the great epic masterpieces of Chinese opera. Its themes of love beyond the grave have captivated audiences ever since it was written by Tang Xian Zu, a contemporary of Shakespeare, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

This program presents two of the most famous scenes, "A Stroll in the Garden," in which Lady Du and her maid wanders in the spring garden. They describe the beautiful landscape through dance, mine, and song. The second scene, “Awakening From the Dream,” shows two lovers meeting in Lady Du's dream, how they flirt and fall in love.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen TAG - May 3, 24, 31, Tuesday, 4 p.m., ages 12-18 • KIDS Reading Aloud - Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., ages 3-8 • Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen. • Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:00 p.m. • Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Come and hang out in the library’s community room: Bring a snack, talk to friends, play games.

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

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

any of the trips — so, come and go with us… let’s have fun together…

May 2nd & 3rd – It Just Doesn’t Get Better Than This – Bus departure from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 7:30 a.m. – please arrive early to get luggage tags and lunch menu choice….contact Delores, 718-379-2176/Daisy.

May 24 (Tues.) – Chubby Checker TRIP CANCELLED, Sorry…

July 21 (Thurs.) – 4-hour stay at the “new” Sugar House Casino (PA) – w/a 3course luncheon aboard the Moshula Historic Ship; casino bonus (to be announced) – $87/person — contact Daisy, 718-671-3241/Wini.

Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2-hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3course luncheon; and musical entertainment — $90/person – contact Delores, 718-379-2176/Wini.

Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway/Casino on return trip home — $199/double & $249/single — $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, 718-3793742/Wini.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all who celebrate in the month of May. Wednesday, May 4—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2.

Members can bring a guest. Refreshments served. Monday, May 19, we are having a Garage Sale in Room 39.

Thursday, July 14—Going to Platzl Brauhaus. Price $57 (fifty-seven). Price includes continental breakfast - luncheon served at noon and at 4 p.m., dinner is served in the dining room. Choice of entrees: roast beef and roast chicken. They also have salmon for $2 extra. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our three usual bus stops:

Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Our General Meeting on Thursday, April 21 was a success. They all agreed to raise the yearly dues to $15 per year. Also as of May 1, the price will be raised from 50 cents to $1 for coffee and cake due to the increase of coffee and cake. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-3799613 or come to Room 39 at Einstein Center. Call in evening; Mary, 718-3794899. Get well wishes are sent to Lorretta Polomeno.

Good health to all.

—M a r y P illa

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.

Sunda y Mor ning Schedule: Adult Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.; Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Dr. Smith's Divine Message: "So What is your Question?"

Reading from God's word - John 20:1929.

Weekly Activity – • Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

• Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

• Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

• Every Thursday evening, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. Dr. Margaret Watson, gifted instructor and anointed Evangelist, will lead a special journey through the Bible. Want to know how the God of creation deals with suffering; living a life of faith; how to have a personal relationship with God; How to "love your neighbor as yourself."

Up coming Activities: • Thur., May 5; Fri., May 6 - 7:00 p.m. Spring Revival.

• Sat., May 8 - Noon - 3:00 p.m. "Brothers Cooking for Mothers" - $10.00.

• Sun. May 9 - Mother's Day Celebration.

Guest Preacher Evangelist Gloria Knight.

Come and be blessed by this prophetic, anointed woman of God. She has a message from the Lord for you.

Thought for th e Week: "When God is not at the center of our lives, we are off balance." —Rev. Dr. Rober t A. Smith

For this week’s Weekly Schedule, call the Scheduling Department at 718-320-3300, press 5 at the prompt.

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Church of God’s Children Pastors Angelo and Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Spanish Service and 1:15 p.m. for English Service.

We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs adjacent to the Montefiore Health Clinic.

You may call the church office at 718-7909120 or email: cogcministries@aol.com.

We are not just a church; we are a family and a house of Prayer.

Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. – English class topic: “How do you Walk the Walk you Talk?” Spanish Class Topic: Freedom in Christ (Libertad en Cristo).

Tuesday – Bible Study – 7 p.m.

Wednesday –Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-

Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop-7 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship-Saturday, April 30th – 9 a.m.

We are offering Free Discount Prescription Cards-no registration required – call 718-790-9120 and speak with Gloria Wallace or Felipa Isales for additional information.

Our prayers are with the Portugues family – our church mother, Gladys Portugues, went home to rest with our Lord on Thursday, April 14 a few days before her 81st birthday. We will truly miss her smile, her joyful attitude, her testimony of her faith, the soft-slow way she spoke and counseled. We know that God is pleased to have her home. May God strengthen the family.

Need an Extreme Makeover? Psalms 90:17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

Charles William Eliot, former president of Harvard University, had a birthmark on his face that bothered him greatly. As a young man, he was told that surgeons could do nothing to remove it. Someone described that moment as “the dark hour of his soul.” Eliot’s mother gave him this helpful advice: “My son, it is not possible for you to get rid of that hardship…But it is possible for you, with God’s help, to grow a mind and soul so big that people will forget to look at your face.” Yes, it’s

true. All of us have things we’d love to change about our bodies. And many of us tend to spend an awful lot of time and money trying to change, fix and cover those things up. But I think there is much truth in Mrs. Eliot’s words. When we are shining boldly for the Lord, I don’t believe anyone sees them! Do you REALLY want to make a drastic difference in your appearance today? Let’s stop focusing on our outward issues today and start focusing on what really counts — walking uprightly and wholeheartedly with the Lord — a spiritual extreme makeover! We will glow like never before, at a low, low price and 100% guaranteed!

—Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

Pentacostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to join in worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718320-4218.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Bible study on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

FOCUS: The church is a privileged people who have been buried and risen 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 Gods 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. 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 lead. 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.

Apostle Paul reflects that one did not have to add man-made obligations to the victory of Christ. Jesus’ death on the cross gave all people freedom to live above sin.

Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to enjoy life with him. Therefore wisdom that reigns within us, is because we have a reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ.

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2 0 1 1 R i v e r b a y B o a r d E l e c t i o n ✫✫✫ Candidate statements appear on pages 26-32 • Candidate order determined by lottery.

NOTE: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE CANDIDATES AND NOT THOSE OF RIVERBAY CORPORATION. BALLOTING

ABSENTEE BALLOTING

Voting will be conducted by machine in your building lobby on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling (718) 320-3300, ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 17, 2011, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

2011 Board Election Schedule Saturday, April 30, 2011

1st Election Edition; 1st Election Notice; (Co-op City Times)

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Candidates’ Forum; 7:30 p.m.; Dreiser Center, Auditorium B

Saturday, May 7, 2011

2nd Election Edition; 2nd Election Notice; (Co-op City Times)

Monday, May 9, 2011

Candidates’ Forum; 7:30 p.m.; Einstein Center, Room 45

Saturday, May 14, 2011

3rd Election Edition; 3rd Election Notice; (Co-op City Times)

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Annual Meeting Begins; Voting from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Vote Tally - 8:00 p.m. Bartow Center, Room 31 Thursday, May 26, 2011

Recount, 12:00 p.m. (if necessary)

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Swearing in of Elected Board Members; 7:00 p.m.; Bartow Center, Room 31

— Remember to VOTE — WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011

2011 Riverbay Candidates Daryl Johnson Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens* John A. Rose Kenneth Mercer Michelle S. Davy Leah Graham Carmen M. Howell Emmanuel Manny Torres* Eleanor G. Bailey* Tony Illis Yolanda Canales Schumann Krystal Serrano Frank Belcher *Denotes incumbents

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Notice of Annual Meeting PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the By-Laws of Riverbay Corporation (the "Corporation"), the annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation will be held on May 18, 2011 at 9:00 p.m., in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, New York 10475, for the election of Directors and for such other business as may properly come before such meeting; and (a) To receive the list of shareholders eligible to vote, certified by the Secretary of the Corporation, and to verify the eligibility of each vote cast; (b) To count, tabulate, and report the vote of the shareholder for the election of Directors to the Corporation's Board of Directors; (c) To request the Corporation's Election Committee certify the results of the shareholders' vote and report the names of the elected directors to the Corporation's Board of Directors. (d) Absentee ballots may be picked up or requested by calling the Legal Department Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 718-320-3300, ext. 3326 anytime after May 1, 2011. Riverbay Corporation will also accept phone requests from shareholders for absentee ballots and mail them to shareholders. In order to be counted, absentee ballots must be either returned by hand to the Legal Department or postmarked no later than May 17, 2011.

Helen Atkins, President VOTING Voting by machine will be conducted by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and shall begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. on May 18, 2011, in the lobbies of the following buildings (unless otherwise specified): 920 Baychester Avenue (Bldg. 1A) 900 Baychester Avenue (Bldg. 1B) 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A) 920 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2B) 150 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 3A) 170 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 3B)

Raymond Tirado, Secretary 140 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4A) 120 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4B) 100 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4C) 100 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5A) 120 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5B) 140 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5C) 140 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 6) 120 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 7) 100 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 8) 100 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9A) 120 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9B) 140 Debs Place (Bldg. 1OA) 120 Debs Place (Bldg. lOB)

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100 Debs Place (Bldg. 1OC) 100 Carver Loop (Bldg. hA) 120 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11B) 140 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11C) 120 Casals Place (Bldg. 12) 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) 140 Casals Place (Bldg. 14) 100 Aldrich Street (Bldg. 15A) 120 Aldrich Street (Bldg. 15B) 620 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16A) 600 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16B) 120 Alcott Place (Bldg. 17) 100 Alcott Place (Bldg. 18) 140 Alcott Place (Bldg. 19) 140 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20A) 120 Asch Loon (Bldg. 20Th) 100 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20C) 100 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21A) 120 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21B) 140 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21C) 100 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 22A) 120 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 22B) 140 Benchley Place (Bldg. 23) 120 Benchley Place (Bldg. 24) 100 Benchley Place (Bldg. 25) 2440 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26A) 2420 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26B) 2400 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26C) 100 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27A) 120 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27B) 140 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27C) 140 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28A) 120 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28B) 100 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28C) 4200 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29A) 4220 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29B) 4240 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29C) 4120 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 30A)

4100 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 30B) 100 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31A) 120 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31B) 4180 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32A) 4160 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32B) 140 Elgar Place (Bldg. 33) 120 Elgar Place (Bldg. 34) 100 Elgar Place (Bldg. 35) Townhouses Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26A) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11A) Debs Place (Bldg. 8) Broun Place (Bldg. 21C) Adler Place (Bldg. 20A) Defoe Place (Bldg 6) Asch Loop (Bldg. 17) Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling 718-3203300, ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked not later than May 17, 2011, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after May 18, 2011.

In the event it is determined that a quorum has not been achieved by machine voting on May 18, 2011, the vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as all voters in line have been accommodated, and secured by the Board of Elections of the City of New York.

Commencing Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the above 65 building lobbies, from the New York City Board of Elections’ poll workers, for eligible shareholders to vote who did not vote on May 18, 2011, until a quorum is achieved.

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The Team For Change

Daryl Johnson

Daryl Johnson

they’re clearly not fighting for you?)

9. Create new programs for our seniors and new after-school programs for our youth. (Why are our community centers empty most of the time, every single day of the week?)

10. Develop new ways to improve the safety of Co-op City.

Now, please keep in mind that in order to improve this community, we must make some changes on the board and with our management company. Therefore, I’m asking you to please elect ‘The Team for Change’ to the board of directors and watch us make the necessary changes to make Co-op City a better place to live. Thank you.

Tony Illis

Yolanda Canales Schumann

Leah Graham

John A. Rose

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING We Pledge To: • Remain in Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Replace $1.5 million Management Co. with General Manager.

• Open & Televise Board Meetings & Monthly Gallery Sessions.

• Stop outsourcing & employ Riverbay UNION staff.

• Comply with ALL Riverbay By-Laws and Board Resolutions.

• Save our youth & day care centers.

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“Your Vote Counts”

Hi, my name is Daryl Johnson and I have a background in accounting, budgeting, and quality assurance. Now, ‘The Team for Change’ and I are running for the board of directors to make Co-op City a better place to live. And, we’re going to fight really hard for you. So, here are our goals: 1. Stay in the Mitchell-Lama program. (Go out, and our monthly maintenance fee will really go up.)

2. Hire a general manager at a reasonable salary. (Does it make sense that we pay over $1.5 million every year to a management company?)

3. Have open board meetings.

4. Stop the outsourcing of jobs.

5. Comply with all of the by-laws.

6. Bring in new innovative ideas to turn Co-op City around and make it a better place to live.

7. Find ways to reduce our spending. (Management borrowed and spent $475 million. And, they did not get all of their projects done. And, now, they just took out another loan for $555 million. Why?) 8. Find ways to avoid carrying charge increases. (Why would you reelect the same board members when

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I am the Pastor of Community Protestant Church, one of the largest congregations serving the residents of Co-op City. In both my role as a Minister, and a shareholder in this vibrant community, I have extensive experience working closely with many diverse people who have shared their concerns and anxieties about the future, and this is one of the main motivating factors why I am seeking reelection to the Riverbay Board.

I have always deeply believed that character and trust should be major attributes we should want our elected representatives on the Board to have.

I take my position on the Board, representing you, the cooperators, very seriously and as a result, have always been in close contact with our

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current President Helen Atkins and have never missed a crucial vote.

We have some tough issues facing us as a community, but with responsible, experienced leadership, we will successfully meet these challenges. It's easy for some to level unwarranted criticism of the current Board, or make unrealistic promises that have no basis in reality, but that's not what we need to prosper as a community.

This year, I am respectfully asking you, the shareholders, to vote for me, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, as well as to reelect Emmanuel "Manny" Torres and Eleanor Bailey, and to elect Michelle S. Davy and Krystal Serrano to the Riverbay Board of Directors.

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Eleanor G. Bailey

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Michelle S. Davy

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Krystal Serrano

We are: • The Team Representing Transparency, Truth & Accountability • Focused On Resolving Current Issues • Maintaining Our Affordable Homes • Working To Secure A Firm Future

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John A. Rose

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over 10 thousand people of all ages in Co-op City are disabled.

It has become obvious to people in our community that management does not seem to understand or care about the special needs of this population. As an advocate for the disabled and seniors, people have brought to my attention many situations where appropriate services were denied.

If elected, this neglect of mismanagement will stop. I will initiate programs and services to help management deal more effectively with the seniors and disabled. I pledge this will become a reality and with your support, we can make Co-op City the kind of caring community it always was. Vote TEAM FOR CHANGE.

Tony Illis

Yolanda Canales Schumann

Leah Graham

Daryl Johnson

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING We Pledge To: • Remain in Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Replace $1.5 million Management Co. with General Manager.

• Open & Televise Board Meetings & Monthly Gallery Sessions.

• Stop outsourcing & employ Riverbay UNION staff.

• Comply with ALL Riverbay By-Laws and Board Resolutions.

• Save our youth & day care centers.

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“Your Vote Counts”

To my fellow cooperators, my name is John Rose. I have been a resident of Co-op City for 31 years. As a candidate and advocate for the seniors and disabled in this community, we need change and I am asking for your support.

FYI, I have a masters degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of South Florida and a degree in Public Administration from Baruch College.

I have over 20 years in New York City government, worked for four city agencies including the Mayor’s Office of Disability, which I helped to create, and served on Community Board 10 for 23 years. I was elected to the local School Board for eight years, where I served as Chairman for Special Education Committee. I retired in 1998 from the Department of Homeless Services as an Administrative Assistant.

The main reason I am running for the Riverbay Board of Directors is I feel strongly that the seniors and disabled are not getting the recognition or respect they deserve. Over 40% of Co-op City’s population is over age 65 and according to recent census,

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If elected to the Board, my first priority will be to implement a plan for getting our fiscal house in order.

My preliminary review of Riverbay's audited Financial Statements for March 31, 2010 shows a net loss of $15 million. This loss is one of many disturbing figures included in Riverbay's Financial Statements. My plan will include new policies and procedures for Management to follow in order for them to be more accountable to the Board and the Board to be more accountable to the shareholders. One of the ways Riverbay can be more accountable is by holding year end meetings so we can discuss the results of operations for the year. Hopefully, my colleagues on the Board will accept my

plan and we can get answers to such questions as: (1) Why our current carrying charges and other revenues ($185.3 million for the year ended March 31, 2010) are not enough to cover our expenses, (2) What really happened to the $480 million loan?

(3) Why screens were not included with the new windows and (4) why we do not have effective youth programs? These are just some of the questions that I have and will demand answers from Management and/or the Board.

I believe my education and experience as a management auditor and my independence from past and current Board members will make me an excellent Board member.

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Michelle S. Davy To all my petition supporters thank you for this great opportunity to once again run in the Riverbay Board of Director’s election.

As some of you may know, I served on the Board during 20092010. During my tenure, I had the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with Board Directors, department heads and cooperators in an effort to recommend improvement of processes for the benefit of the community. Currently, I serve on the Contract Compliance, Sales, and Budget committees.

My educational background is in Business. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Management, Cum Laude, at Iona College, New Rochelle, NY. I bring to the Board twenty-three (23) years experience in procurement, managing RFPs, bids, and leading contract negotiations. While serving on the Board, I take pride in the fact that I was instrumental in the re-negotiation of the floor tile contract which resulted in an overall savings of $480,000 for the corporation; initiated discussions with the Board and management so that our carrying charge payments were not sent to the credit reporting

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agencies; and initiated the revising of the new cooperators handbook and orientation meetings.

I strongly support Co-op City remaining in the Mitchell-Lama Program; rebuilding our financial stability by putting an end to wasteful practices and careless use of resources which have characterized the governing of our community for too long; improving communication among cooperators and the board; transparency, truth and accountability to our shareholders.

I am not running to debate the past but to deal with the future. To move forward we must come together so we can renew our common stake that we have in our community.

Elect Michelle S. Davy and Team Progress In Motion to the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Eleanor G. Bailey

Michelle S. Davy

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Krystal Serrano

We are: • The Team Representing Transparency, Truth & Accountability • Focused On Resolving Current Issues • Maintaining Our Affordable Homes • Working To Secure A Firm Future

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charge increases and refinancing another balloon loan ($555 million); other options are available.

My name is Leah Graham, Building 23 Vice President and I am that voice. I am a certified instructor with 10 years experience in management, advocacy, and quality improvement with a background in Accounting & Statistics. I understand the importance of fiscal accountability. I am a Management & Operations Analyst who provides procedural guidance, contract oversight and develop strategies to improve processes and quality services. Positive results matter to me.

You deserve individuals who can regain financial stability, prevent unwarranted carrying charge increases, set priorities, and keep you informed.

Balance the board with people who have your best interest at heart. Vote: TEAM FOR CHANGE, we will make a difference.

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Tony Illis

Yolanda Canales Schumann

John A. Rose

Daryl Johnson

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING We Pledge To: • Remain in Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Replace $1.5 million Management Co. with General Manager.

• Open & Televise Board Meetings & Monthly Gallery Sessions.

• Stop outsourcing & employ Riverbay UNION staff.

• Comply with ALL Riverbay By-Laws and Board Resolutions.

• Save our youth & day care centers.

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“Your Vote Counts”

I thank all of you who signed my petitions that gave me the opportunity to represent you as a Riverbay Board of Director.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to the Building Association Presidents and members for their gracious hospitality during the “All Candidates” meetings. Excellent ideas and questions on the co-gen, vendor contracts, and our finances were raised at these meetings.

These concerns and expressed passion are an indication the community wants to be kept in the loop.

Shareholders have questions about decisions made on their behalf and you deserve answers.

I believe this community needs a voice and not a silent one. One who will: • Speak up during Board meetings.

• Engage shareholders at Gallery Sessions & Town Hall meetings.

• Establish policies that represent the views of our community.

• Hold those handling our finances accountable.

• Evaluate the performance of our management company.

• Advocate to protect services for our seniors, youth, day care centers, and the disabled.

• Advocate for spending within our means.

• Oppose unnecessary carrying

The Team For Change

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011

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Carmen M. Howell

VOTE FOR CARMEN M. HOWELL

Fellow Cooperators, As a long time resident of Co-op City, I am deeply concerned about the financial future of this community. If Co-op City should become unaffordable, where would we go?

This is a highly desirable place to live; beautiful apartments, wonderful views, space to walk, ride bikes and room to just breathe. Yes, there are problems, just like in any community throughout the nation.

I believe that with a cohesive, professional and united Board of Directors, we can move forward. It is about the issues; seeking solutions together with Management and doing the best for Co-op City. We, the shareholders, cannot ignore the financial crisis that our community is in. I know that most of us have lost confidence in the Board of Directors.

But complaining does not bring about change. We must all get involved in the process. There are too many unanswered questions regarding the re-financing and uncompleted projects. The community has the right to know exactly what is in store for it.

This is the reason why I have decided to run for the Board once

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again. With my experience in property management, the board, and management, I believe I can be of benefit to Co-op City.

No one person has all the answers, but everyone has something to bring to the table. As a united people, we can resolve the problems plaguing our community. And most importantly, bring back the pride and cooperative spirit that seems to have left our community.

I welcome your vote and an opportunity to serve you once again.

My apologies to the Building Associations whose meetings I could not attend. As I informed the Chairpersons, I attend school on Monday and Tuesday nights and am unavailable.

Thank you.

• 36 Year Resident of Co-op City • Certified Property Manager/over 20 years of experience • Former Cooperator Services Manager For Sections 3 & 4 • Served on Riverbay Board of Directors from 1994-2001 • Chaired: Budget, Inventory & Purchasing, Audit, Labor Relations, Power Plant, and Contract Compliance Board Committees • Committed and active in Co-op City Outreach Programs, Cancer Education, Woman’s Issues and Child Care

Your vote is important – please make sure you vote

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One thing I am especially proud of during my tenure on the Board is the work I've done with fellow Directors, such as Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, to improve our Public Safety Department, including enhanced and improved training for our officers. The proof of our accomplishments in this crucial area is that our community is safer and more secure than it has been in recent years.

We all have our specialties and areas of expertise, and mine happens to be law enforcement and crime prevention, due, in large part, to my career with the New York City Police Department. Not only did I serve as the EEO Liaison, Crime Analysis Officer, Personnel Officer for the Command and Executive Officer, but I also was P.B.B.X. Liaison between

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the Borough Commander and Precinct Commanders regarding crime patterns and trends.

While obviously it would be wonderful if Co-op City was crime free, I feel confident about the improvements in protecting and safeguarding our community which have been made while I have been fortunate enough to serve as a Board Director these past six years. Complaints are down, as well as specific instances of crime, especially when compared with surrounding areas, and I am confident we can make things even better.

Therefore, I am asking you to vote to reelect me, Emmanuel "Manny" Torres, to the Riverbay Board of Directors, along with my running mates, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Eleanor G. Bailey, Michelle S. Davy, and Krystal Serrano.

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Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Michelle S. Davy

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Krystal Serrano

We are: • The Team Representing Transparency, Truth & Accountability • Focused On Resolving Current Issues • Maintaining Our Affordable Homes • Working To Secure A Firm Future

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Eleanor G. Bailey I, Eleanor G. Bailey, am proud to be one of the incumbents running for the Riverbay Board. Being a Board member, I equate to my 30 years as an officer of the New York Metro Area Postal Workers Union, APWU, AFL-CIO. Both require involvement, understanding and using common sense when engaging colleagues and/or management. These are my strengths, along with a couple of degrees and certifications.

Attending Building Association meetings over the past week has been an eye opener. Figures and circumstances which have been presented by those among the opposition are fabrications and half-truths.

Before being elected to the Board, I recall throwing verbal rocks and promising immediate changes that I would institute to transform the board. Being a Board member makes you shake your head, blink and take deep breaths because you realize your fiduciary responsibility to 15,000 shareholders. According to the “Good Book,” “everything must change” and, indisputably, positive change is happening - slowly, carefully and perhaps without fanfare.

Recent Board decisions have afforded 80% completion of our buildings’ facades, balconies and windows - after years of disregard

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sent our buildings and garages into deterioration and resulted in hefty fines by city/state agencies. Our star project, the Cogeneration Plant, is fully operating – despite regulatory bureaucracy and cost setbacks that not even the region’s top co-gen firm anticipated. Cooperators, Riverbay no longer pays ConEd for electricity!! Better still, plans are underway for us to sell electricity to the Northeastern Regional Grid.

Yes, my vote to accept New York Community Bank’s $555 million loan is time sensitive because pending construction work must continue at an accelerated pace and other lending options could not service us or were not feasible.

Re-elect Eleanor G. Bailey and the “Progress in Motion” Team vested in the future of 15,000 shareholders. Continuity counts!

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Eleanor G. Bailey

Michelle S. Davy

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Krystal Serrano

We are: • The Team Representing Transparency, Truth & Accountability • Focused On Resolving Current Issues • Maintaining Our Affordable Homes • Working To Secure A Firm Future

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The Team For Change

Tony Illis

Tony Illis

while seniors and my fellow cooperators suffer at the prospect of losing their apartments.

No, I came to Co-op City because it was a safe community, with friendly people, and it was a place to call home with the security of knowing your carrying charges weren't going to skyrocket every year.

All I've seen since Marion Scott has come to Co-op City is case after case and instance after instance, where, we, the cooperators, are being nickel and dimed to death. We've been bamboozled long enough.

I hope you will vote me, Tony Illis, and other compassionate, committed, independent-minded candidates who believe it's time for a major change.

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Leah Graham

Yolanda Canales Schumann

John A. Rose

Daryl Johnson

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING We Pledge To: • Remain in Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Replace $1.5 million Management Co. with General Manager.

• Open & Televise Board Meetings & Monthly Gallery Sessions.

• Stop outsourcing & employ Riverbay UNION staff.

• Comply with ALL Riverbay By-Laws and Board Resolutions.

• Save our youth & day care centers.

OPPOSE PROPOSED CARRYING CHARGE INCREASES OPPOSE BALLOON LOAN

“Your Vote Counts”

My name is Tony Illis and I am running for the Riverbay Board because I believe it's time we turn things around before the so-called management company running operations here causes irreversible damage to our community.

I look at Marion Scott's record as managing agent in Co-op City and I think it's been a decade of one disaster after another. It's a case of too little, too late, and we are the ones who are left paying the unnecessary costs of such blunders.

Every time management or the majority Board praises conditions in Co-op City, it's almost always after a mistake has occurred that shouldn't have been made in the first place.

Why should we, the cooperators, have to pay $1.8 million per year for a management team that is more concerned with playing one Director off against another than serving the best interests of the people of Co-op City.

This year marks the 40th year since I moved into Co-op City because it offered safe and affordable housing, and I want to make sure it stays that way. I didn't move to Co-op City with dreams of becoming a real estate mogul through privatization,

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011

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Yolanda Canales Schumann

Yolanda Canales Schumann

projects? Management does, with the help of a board that has been so ineffective over the years; which has become their way of life.

Now, we are being told, not asked, that another loan has to be secured for $555 million to pay the existing loan and continue the capital improvements. How much money is enough for those who don’t have a vested interest in our community?

Vote “Team for Change.” We’ll provide that oversight and transparency that will stop the bleeding and bring Co-op City back to a true Quality of Life.

Elect: Yolanda Canales Schumann, John Rose, Daryl Johnson, Leah Graham and Tony Illis.

Voten por nosotros – ahorren millions! La salud y cualidad de su hogar es importante.

Tony Illis

Leah Graham

Daryl Johnson

John A. Rose

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING We Pledge To: • Remain in Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Replace $1.5 million Management Co. with General Manager.

• Open & Televise Board Meetings & Monthly Gallery Sessions.

• Stop outsourcing & employ Riverbay UNION staff.

• Comply with ALL Riverbay By-Laws and Board Resolutions.

• Save our youth & day care centers.

OPPOSE PROPOSED CARRYING CHARGE INCREASES OPPOSE BALLOON LOAN

“Your Vote Counts”

For the past 30 years, I have been a shareholder in Co-op City. Since then, there have been many changes, which I have personally been involved with from issues to the concerns of Co-op City and its residents.

Let’s talk about our Quality of Life. This can be interpreted in many different ways. For most of us we seek security/safety and a nice place to live. My position is centered on our living conditions.

Having a nice home is important to our existence. In 2004, we were asked to approve a loan of $480 million of which $280 million was to make capital improvements. Cost overruns, poorly managed work on garages, a power plant that was supposed to provide us with $1.4 million in savings and a reduction in our carrying charges and incomplete brickwork, roof work, window installation and greenway restoration have depleted every cent we had. This is clearly a gross mismanagement of our hard earned dollars. There are residents without new windows, balconies unrepaired, leaks in apartments, mold that has become the norm and the list continues as are the carrying charges.

Who provides oversight for these

The Team For Change

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011

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Over the years, I have devoted time and energy to community service throughout the five boroughs of New York City, as well as Rockland and Westchester County. I have worked with and helped a diversity of people facing all kinds of problems and challenges, from financial, medical, housing and immigration, to making them aware of specific services to enhance their quality of life.

As a former Auxiliary Police Officer, my love of the people of New York City, and Co-op City, in particular, prompted me to serve on the Board of Directors of a number of prominent City, State and community organizations, such as "Bronx Ameri-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce," "Hunts Point Women's Resources Center," and "Bronx Clergy Task Force" which all provided me with invaluable experience to help our community.

I want to keep Co-op City moving

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forward by ensuring delivery of essential services in the most cost effective manner possible and to have an open dialogue with you, the shareholders. I strongly believe the board is responsible for setting policy, which management, in turn, is responsible for implementing, and not the other way around. As a Director, I pledge to uphold my responsibility to you, the cooperators, by ensuring we get the most for our carrying charge dollars.

I also pledge to always consider what's best for cooperators and not engage in petty personal politics, which I believe doesn't do anyone any good, least of all - the people of Co-op City.

Please vote for Krystal Serrano, and my running mates, on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

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Eleanor G. Bailey

Krystal Serrano

Michelle S. Davy

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

We are: • The Team Representing Transparency, Truth & Accountability • Focused On Resolving Current Issues • Maintaining Our Affordable Homes • Working To Secure A Firm Future

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Frank Belcher Several times during the last few weeks I have been asked: why do I believe I am qualified to serve on the Riverbay Board of Directors? My reply is simply because my activities as a community activist during the last four years speak for themselves.

I have constantly addressed the continuing problems this community faces with mold, unsanitary conditions created by the geese population, registered sex offenders living among us, I believe inappropriate fees imposed by management to eradicate bed bugs, etc. Among the candidates seeking a position on the board and the present board members, I am the only one to step up and confront these problems.

During the last few days I have heard some candidates advocating that only professional people should serve on the board of directors. Just because I only possess a high school education does that make me unqualified to serve in this capacity? Does this make me unintelligent? Considering the fact that for many years this board of directors has consisted of nothing but professional people, maybe this is the

perfect opportunity to add people who are less “professional.” Look at the mess we are in now, thanks to the “professionals.”

During my four years as a community activist I have accomplished much. Compare my accomplishments with what the current board has achieved and the candidates seeking seats on the board, and clearly there is no comparison. It's amazing what a high school graduate can do when given the opportunity.

You can bring about that change by electing me to our Board of Directors. By electing me you will finally have a voice that will advocate for you.

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING GOVERNED BY RIVERBAY CORPORATION BY-LAWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011.

A. GENERAL RULES 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, (hereafter “Election Day”), beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. In addition, the Election Committee reserves the right to extend voting hours.

2. The election will be for five residents to serve on the Board of Directors and as many as needed to fill unexpired terms.

3. The Riverbay Board Election Committee shall be established during the month of February in any calendar year. a) The election shall be supervised by a Riverbay Board Election Committee (hereinafter “Committee”). b) The Chairman of the Committee shall be a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, (hereinafter “Board”) who is not a candidate in the election. c) The Chairman and Committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board. All members shall be resident shareholders of Co-op City. d) The Committee shall be assisted by the Corporation’s General Counselor an attorney retained by the Corporation’s Board of Directors. e) No member of the Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates. Committee members shall, to the extent reasonably possible, refrain from publicly commenting

upon any issue in the campaign, and shall not engage in any activity which may create the appearance of partiality. Members of the Committee who are also members of the Corporation’s Board of Directors shall refrain from writing viewpoints during the period of time preceding the certification of candidates and the date of the election. f) A member of the Committee who violates the provisions of paragraph “e” or whose family member violates the provisions of paragraph “e” shall immediately be removed from the Committee. g) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting a member of the Committee or a member of his/her immediate family from signing a nominating petition or voting.

4. There will be one vote per unit by residents who were shareholders on March 28, 2011.

5. Voting will be on May 18, 2011 by voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections. One voting machine will be placed in each of the 65 lobbies that compromise Co-op City from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

B. RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director.

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2. No more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may be a candidate for the Board of Directors; and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may serve as a Director.

3. No candidate may be indebted to the Corporation when picking up petitions; on the date they are certified; on the date votes are counted; and must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected, for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to the Corporation. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation on any of these days, the candidate will be disqualified.

At the close of business on the date the petition period ends and weekly thereafter, Riverbay’s Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chair of the Election Committee of all candidates’ indebtedness to the Corporation, if any.

For the purpose herein, a candidate who is current on a written arrearage agreement shall be considered current on charges to the Corporation if such candidate is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation. No candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

4. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, or persons having a direct or

indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company. Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation, and are required to place the corporation’s interest above their personal interests. Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or in-kind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from the Corporation, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, will be disqualified.

C. RULES FOR CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES 1. Official Petition Forms (hereinafter “Petition”), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1, will be distributed to candidates at Riverbay Corporation’s administration office, starting on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and (Continued on next page)

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Regulations (hereinafter “Rules”), and a copy of an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2.

Prospective candidates are required to pick up their own petition materials.

2. a) The name of each candidate on a Petition and on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known. b) Each candidate’s name and address must appear on the Petition sheet both at the time it is being circulated for signatures and at the time it is submitted. c) No Petition shall be left in a commercial establishment located in Co-op City, nor shall any employee of such establishment circulate a petition in such establishment.

This shall not preclude a cooperator who is employed in such a commercial establishment from circulating Petitions during the period when he/she is not working, or is outside of the premises of such establishment.

3. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventy five (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. Each resident shareholder may sign the Petition of more than one candidate, but no more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may sign the Petition of anyone candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be verifiable, each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder’s occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number. Signatures that cannot be verified will be eliminated.

4. In order to assist the candidates in obtaining signatures correctly, each candidate will be given a list of building addresses containing corresponding building numbers with the petition package.

5. Completed Petitions must be returned to Riverbay no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 28, 2011. The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed.

6. No set of Petitions will be accepted unless filed with an executed copy of the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 2, acknowledging the candidate’s receipt of these Rules and the candidate’s agreement to abide by the Rules. If a candidate fails to provide such agreement to the Committee, the set of Petitions will not be valid, and the candidate shall be disqualified.

7. The Committee will certify Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Notice of the Committee’s certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter.

8. The Committee shall hold a briefing on the Rules for all candidates or their designees immediately after the random drawing called for under Section E, Paragraph 8.

D. CAMPAIGNING STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 1. No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election.

2. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited

except on personal property, with the owner’s permission. Campaign flyers may not be posted in commercial establishments within Co-op City. Residents, employees, and all candidates and their supporters may remove any improperly posted material as a service to Co-op City, and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times.

3. Except for the material prepared and published by Riverbay as described herein, all literature used or distributed by or for a candidate must include the name, address, or post office box of the person or organization who issued such literature, and in the case of an organization, the name of the chairperson or treasurer.

4. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and campaign handouts are permitted.

5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials. (Resolution #93-96).

E. USE OF CO-OP CITY FACILITIES FOR CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES 1. There shall be two official candidates’ forums. One forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Auditorium B, Dreiser Center, at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Monday, May 9, 2011 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45, at 7:30 p.m. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel must use audio or video equipment at either forum.

All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forum. If a candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Election Committee Chairman with the reason for non-attendance, the Committee Chairman, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience.

2. In addition to the official candidates’ forum, the Committee urges that community groups and building associations sponsor meetings in building organization rooms or community center meeting rooms, which will be provided by the Corporation without charge for the benefit of all candidates.

Unless all candidates are invited to attend and participate in these meetings, the highest applicable rate for the use of such facilities must be paid in advance to Riverbay Corporation, and the sponsors of such meetings shall be responsible for payment. In the event the space is not subject to a standard rate structure, such as in the case of a building meeting room, a fiat use fee of $100.00 will be charged. Community groups and Building Associations requesting to host a candidates’ meeting must submit a written request to the Chair of the Election Committee beginning 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2011 and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2011. Approval of all such requests must be made by the Chair of the Election Committee. Only one such meeting per day will be authorized on a first come, first serve basis.

3. The use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the election IS prohibited.

4. No candidate or organization may use the facilities of Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except as provided herein, unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to the Corporation, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services.

5. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pic-

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tures of each candidate and three different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 30, 2011 issue. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All candidates’ articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which in its opinion contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact.

6. In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a 1/4 page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 30, 2011 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each candidate’s article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact.

7. a) Campaigning by candidates or their supporters may not begin until the day after the candidates’ meeting is held, pursuant to Section E, Paragraph 8. b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaigning, Board members who are not running for election shall be free to continue to write Viewpoints of a “non-political” nature except that they may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only. It shall not be deemed to be “political” for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event the Board as a whole wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, it may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. c) Information of a non-political nature may be published by the General Manager during this period of time. d) In the event that an article appears in a publication other than the Riverbay sponsored publication, which is currently titled the “Co-op City Times,” in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, a Board member shall have the right to respond to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature of the comment. e) The same right shall apply to candidates who are not members of the Board of Directors.

8. A candidates meeting shall be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m., in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Only certified candidates or their written designee may attend this meeting. A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three election issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates’ forum.

The drawing for order of speakers will also determine the relative position of each candidate’s name on a ballot. Names on the ballot will automatically rotate.

9. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times but must be paid in full by money order or certified check at least 48 hours

before the normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or material misstatement of fact.

10. The election of a Board of Directors is a right of residents of Co-op City. Employees living in Co-op City are encouraged to exercise their rights as residents of the community during the Board of Directors election within the scope of this policy. All Riverbay employees are reminded that as employees they have a duty of loyalty to Riverbay and should not engage in any activity which raises the appearance of impropriety.

Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees’ work duties.

All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that might be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election. Examples of acts that may be deemed to be an abuse of an employee position include: soliciting donations for particular candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as an abuse of position.

Non-resident employees and employee groups and organizations are prohibited from participation in the electoral process.

Candidates who encourage, accept, or knowingly benefit from such prohibited participation are subject to disqualification by the Committee.

This policy does not effect employees’ right to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, or their right to refrain from any or all such activities.

F. BALLOTING AND CERTIFICATION 1. Voting will be by machine and by absentee ballot and by paper ballot in the event that a machine breaks down or the voting is laid over beyond May 18, 2011, in order to achieve a quorum.

2. The Election Committee shall certify to the Board of Directors the names of the candidates who have been elected, as follows: (a) The five candidates who have received the highest number of votes will be certified to the Board as having been elected to full three-year terms. (b) The candidate receiving the sixth highest vote shall be certified as having been elected to a vacant Board seat, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term. (c) The Committee shall continue the certification of candidates by certifying the candidate with the next highest vote for each vacancy by the longest unexpired terms, if necessary, until all vacant seats on the Board are filled.

3. Each candidate will be allowed to have one resident observer present at the tallying of the votes.

Candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the name of the observer along with their petitions. The observer shall not interfere in any way with the tallying procedures.

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machines supplied by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and Chapter #3-506.2 which pertains to the scope of other auxiliary support services available.

5. One voting machine will be placed in the lobby of each of the sixty-five (65) lobbies of the buildings that comprise Co-op City, thereby facilitating the election of certified candidates to the Corporation’s Board of Directors on May 18, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6. Riverbay will hire approximately one hundred thirty (130) workers, selected from the list of eligible poll workers maintained by the New York City Board of Elections, with a preference given to residents of Co-op City. All poll workers will perform their duties as required by the New York State Election Law and in accordance with the directions and instructions given them by the Board of Elections of the City of New York (New York State Election Law #3-402.4). Riverbay will maintain the integrity of the machines’ mechanical systems.

7. The Corporation’s public safety officers will be responsible for maintaining control over the election results at the close of the voting time period by securing and delivering the sealed voting record from each voting machine after it is tallied and sealed by the designated poll worker to the Corporation’s administrative offices for collection and counting.

8. The Corporation will produce a computer generated register list of shareholders’ signatures for each building in order to accept shareholders as duly authorized to cast a vote and to permit their signatures to be validated. Riverbay will instruct poll workers on the proper procedure to accept or challenge a shareholder’s right to vote.

The register list will contain a sample of the signature for each shareholder organized by apartment or unit number. At each voting place, a number of written ballots will be available for use in the event there is a defect or breakdown in the voting machines. The paper ballot will be deposited into a box for paper ballots. In addition, the shareholder should sign the register and the poll worker will note after the shareholder’s signature the letter “F’, standing for paper ballot. In this way, the count of the voting machine plus the paper submitted should equal the number of shareholders who have signed the voting register.

9. The Riverbay Election Committee will provide procedures for obtaining and returning absentee ballots. These procedures will be contained in the notice of shareholders meeting which will be published in the Co-op City Times in a prominent and conspicuous place.

No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until all other ballots have been counted. No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until the register lists from each building have been returned to the Corporation’s administrative office and an election worker has determined that the absentee shareholder has not voted at a voting machine. In the event an absentee or paper ballot is received for a shareholder who has also voted at a voting machine, the absentee or paper ballot will be set apart and not opened and counted.

10. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will have no direct involvement with the candidates except for offering them and all interested parties an opportunity to visit the Board of Elections of the City of New York to inspect the machines and look at the rotated name placement of candidates in the machines.

Any challenges to the process will be accepted through the Election Committee’s system of handling inquiries and challenges posed by a shareholder or candidate.

11. Each slate of candidates and each independent candidate will be entitled to have up to five resident poll watchers observing the balloting procedure.

Independent candidates and slates of candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the names of such poll watchers along with their Petitions.

The poll watchers shall not interfere in any way with the voting procedures. Photo identification will be issued by the Corporation for each poll watcher.

12. Voting machines and paper ballots will not be opened until it has been determined that a quorum exists.

In the event that it has been determined that a quorum does not exist, pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of the Corporation’s By-laws, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight (8) days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting the vote.

The vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 18, 2011, and secured by the Corporation’s Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay’s poll workers for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 18, 2011.

If a quorum is not achieved within the eight days of the “laid over” meeting, then pursuant to Article II, Section 4 (Quorum) of the by-laws, the Secretary shall notify the shareholders of the time and place of an adjourned meeting which shall be held within 20 days from the eighth day of the meeting at which a quorum did not attend, by sending a notice as required by Section 3 of Article II of the Corporation’s Bylaws. The Election Committee will maintain an official list of the candidates and of the vote count. The Election Committee will tally the votes and certify the count.

Upon completion of the tally, the Election Committee will provide the Board an official list of candidates and of the vote count.

The results of the election will be posted in the three community centers by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2011, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

G. DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MISCONDUCT 1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not in excess of the actual administrative cost to the cooperative of $300.00 on any candidate or any other resident that it determines, after a hearing in accordance with the Rules as set forth in “H” below, has violated, or caused or knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. Such fee will be charged to the appropriate resident shareholder as follows:

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a) Notification of the Election Committee’s decision will be hand delivered to the candidate by Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety or if not home, left under the candidate’s apartment door. b) Upon receipt of the notification of a fine, the candidate is indebted to the Corporation and payment is due at the bookkeeping office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, along with a copy of the notice by 5:00 p.m. on the second business day following delivery of the notice

by Public Safety.

2. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee, pursuant to Section G (1) above, and may, within ten (10) days of the notice by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Corporation Cooperator Appeals Committee.

H. C H AL L E NGE S TO VOT I NG R E SULT S 1. Any resident may challenge the certification of a candidate for election irregularities or qualifications by notifying the Chair of the Election Committee of the challenge, c/o General Manager’s Office.

The notice of challenge must be in writing.

Such letter must set forth the reason for the challenge. This letter must be delivered by hand to the General Manager’s office by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2011.

Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge. If, after reviewing the notice of the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, then the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge. These hearings shall be scheduled with prior notice to the challenger and the candidates whose certifications are being challenged.

The hearing shall take place no later than three days after the Committee’s receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request a member recuse him/her self from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest.

2. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged (hereafter party or parties) may submit affidavits (to the Chairman of the Election Committee), setting forth the charges and facts. Such affidavits shall be delivered by hand to the opposing party’s home address.

At the hearing, either party may present testimony supporting their position.

No witness will be allowed to present evidence except under oath as administered by the Chairperson of the Committee. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony and served it upon the candidate in the manner as set forth above.

At any hearing, the General Counsel to the Corporation or any attorney designated by the General Counsel, shall be present to advise the Committee, and any candidate or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented by counsel of his or her own choice at his or her own expense.

3. At such hearing, the Committee Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to

procedure. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute such a ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness.

4. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Section G (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.

If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in his or her place. (If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified).

5. The decision of the Committee shall constitute the final determination on the qualification of a candidate, and the Committee shall report any such disqualification to the Board of Directors promptly in writing, stating the reasons therefor. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall determine whether or not it shall confirm the Committee’s determination. The Committee shall certify the elected candidates to the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation. If there are no charges brought against the five candidates with the highest vote totals, such certification will be made immediately after the time to file a challenge has expired.

If a challenge is brought against one or more candidates, then the Committee shall certify the candidates after the Committee has made its determination. Should the Committee fail to certify candidates, or to fill all the vacancies within ten days after election day for any reason, then the Board of Directors shall call a new election among the previously qualified candidates within thirty days, as it determines.

6. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be complete and the result certified by the Committee within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results.

7. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates. * These Election R ules wer e a ppr oved b y E m er gen cy R esolu t ion #11-16.

Helen At kins, P r esid en t R iver b a y C or por a t ion

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

C H UR C H SC H E DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

T 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. – 7:30 a.m., and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Tomorrow, Sunday, May 1st, 11:00 a.m.- Celebration of our Pastor’s birthday.

To all fellow Crafters, the next session of the DORCAS CRAFT MINISTRY is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th at 12:00 p.m. at the Annex. There is a nominal fee of $5 each per session.

Saturday, May 7th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. - The South Carolina Committee Dance in celebration of Mother’s Day at the Dreiser Community Center in Co-op City.

Music provided by DJ Parallel. Dress to impress. Ticket: $20 (in advance); $25 (at the door). For tickets and/or additional information, call: (718) 379-8514; (718) 6710425; (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231.

Sunday, May 15th after Service, the New Yorkers sponsor a Bake Sale featuring tasty cakes and pies. Stop by their table and pick up some goodies for your Sunday dessert.

Sunday, May 22nd at 3:30 p.m. – Observance of All Clubs Day at CPC. Theme: “Joining Together in the Same Mind and in the Same Judgment.” Our guest

preacher will be Rev. Henry Bolden, Pastor, Greater Eternal Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Saturday, September 17th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Missionary Ministry presents a RED CARPET FASHION SHOW AND BRUNCH, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $40. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-6922, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-6122.

KUDOS. As we wish our Pastor a very happy and blessed birthday, we pray that the happiness of the past, the joys of the present, and all his hopes for the future add up to his happiest birthday ever, and that he will treasure each moment as a precious gift…each year as a priceless treasure.

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

E va n G. M it ch ell —E

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.

FO C US SC R I P T UR E F OR T H E W E E K : Jesus said, “Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.” —John 15:4 (NRSV) ANNO UNC E M E NT S: Sunday, May 1st at 11 a.m. – Communion Sunday. Join us at the Lord’s Table.

Friday, May 6th at 7 p.m. – “Broken Chains:” Youth

Ministry – Young people 13 through 21 are encouraged to join us in Worship, the Word and Fellowship. This is a service that is run by young people for young people.

Saturday, May 7th at noon to 3 p.m. – “Heart Seekers:” Christian Single’s Ministry and Fellowship. Please join other singles as they discuss living single and Christian in this world.

Saturday, May 21st at 11 a.m. thru 2 p.m. – “Sword of Truth” Ministry: Men’s Fellowship. Please join us for a time of fellowship and sharing.

Sch ed ule of Ser vice: Sundays: Worship Service** 11 a.m. start **First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2).

Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 p.m. (Dreiser, Rm. #2).

Wednesdays: Worship, Prayer, & Bible Study 7 p.m. start.

Fridays: Teen Church 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Children’s Church 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

F Y I: You can see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube and Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world.

Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

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

Plea se ma il a ll you r inq uir ies or d on a t ion s to t he following a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow, for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to attend.

Bible study is held on every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 5 p.m. and every other Wednesday thereafter.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m.

We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center‘s Saturday Tutoring Program is in session. Tutoring is held for grades 2 -3 on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders. To register for the program, please come 15 minutes prior to scheduled time of tutoring for your child. Our tutoring sessions are semi-private. The fee has been reduced to $30 a month. For additional information, call 917620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

On Saturday, May 7 at 3:30 p.m., the Building Fund Ministry will sponsor a Shoe Size Rally. Donation is $10 times your shoe size; the cap is $100. The cap is $50 if you are 70 years of age or more and $5 if you are 18 years old or less. Rev. Roderick McArthur, Pastor of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited to attend.

“Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. The deadline for payment is May 8 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday May 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Please note the change in delivery date. This month, the feast has a baby back rib dinner special at a cost of $19.

Call the church for additional information.

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

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue From the standpoint of the highest and the most enduring values, it matters little how we are regarded by people.

Nevertheless, we have perfect right to desire to be held in good repute. A good name is a precious possession.

The wrong of desiring a good reputation comes in connection with wanting to gain it without doing things worthy of esteem. We are in danger of sacrificing character in order to win regard. It is far more worthwhile, in

terms of true values, that we take care of our character than that we devote such thought to building a reputation.

The latter should not be ignored; the former ought never to be sacrificed for the sake of the latter.

If character be built strong and true, reputation will likely be good. If it is not so regarded, the good character will much more than compensate for any lack in reputation. After all, reputation is passing but character is lasting.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has MOVED to a new location in Section 5.

The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club will be running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Monday, June 6.

C O ST: $28 per person with a $30 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. This is the lowest price currently being offered in Co-op

City.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

For reservations, call: Marty, (718) 6717809; Gary, (718) 671-8424; Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:05 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions.

We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

Br uce Git elson —B

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join us and help to make a difference? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

Attention: We have an Email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com Join the Crochet Club this fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Just think of how grateful your family will be when they receive a beautiful handmade gift that you have made with love. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a

great way to exercise your mind and fingers.

It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun.

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

Good & Welfare: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion; an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. (Mimi) 347-427-4526.

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, May 6, is before 7:38 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, April 30, at 8:36 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, April 30 are 7:00 p.m.

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

C om in g E ven t s: Saturday, April 30-Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m. as is the Rabbi’s class. The parsha this week is “Kedoshim”. Shabbat ends at 8:36 p.m.

Sunday, May 1-The remembrance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m.Sisterhood General Membership Meeting.

Saturday, May 7 (after services)Sisterhood sponsors a Kiddush in honor of Mother’s Day.

Sunday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m.-Sisterhood Card & Dessert party. The cost is $3.50/person. Bring your favorite game.

Sunday, June 5-Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo.

Monday, June 6-Make your reservations for a trip with the Men’s Club to Mount Airy Casino. The cost is $28 with a $30 return for the slots plus a $10 food voucher. Call Gary at (718) 671-8424, Marty at (718) 671-7809 or Bruce at (718) 320-2234.

G ood a n d Welfa r e Dues for 2011: Dues are now in order and payment would be greatly appreciated.

Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

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 347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

A very happy birthday is wished to Mr. Elias Kalman as he celebrates his day on May 7th. Many more joyous birthdays to you in good health.

Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

—M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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 OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. Hope to see you all next Saturday.

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UNIVERSAL FITNESS 2 locations: 1624 Bronxdale Ave., Bronx, NY 10462 4041 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10461

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

5/7

4/30

Hair By Barbara of Piero Put Your Head in My Hands MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN

718.671.4922

is now offering

FREE ONE WEEK TRAINING COURSES AT 2 OF OUR LOCATIONS IN THE BRONX!

Media Data Transfer

MAY, JUNE, JULY - Weekday Training

Make Your Special Videos Last!

Hair

PIERO UNISEX SALON 2031 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 Call for Appointment • Off on Fridays

8/13

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

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

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing.

Also, Floor Waxing.

Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

Weddings • Graduations • Birthdays

H O UR S: Mon-Thur s: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

8:00-9:00 p.m.

Sa t .-Su n .: 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

(Weekend, Sat. Sun.)

Transfer your audio and video cassettes to CD or DVD for long-lasting enjoyment of the important events in your life!

Training is as low as $25/hour!

SIGN UP NOW! 347-743-3170 - Demarco 917-456-6423 - Shawn Demarco_Rivera@yahoo.com

Transfer: Vinyl LPs, Audio Cassettes to CD. Transfer: VHS, DV, Hi8, 8mm, Overseas VHS to DVD.

CALL NOW: 646-327-5106

Handyman

5/21

4/30

Slipcovers

HANDYMAN THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! NEED THE HOME SPRUCED UP? CALL ME, JOHN RUSS, 646-234-1676. I AM YOUR HANDYMAN!

Moving

5/28

Home Improvement

1-800-479-2667 JASON LASH

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

PELHAM BAY PARK BOOTCAMP AVAILABLE

Tapes Wear Out - Don’t Lose Those Memories!

Low Price! Pick-up and Delivery!

4/30

(No Friday)

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 4/30

Internet Service

Join the 4G Revolution Unlimited High Speed Internet Home Internet & (VOIP) Digital Phone Home Internet & On-the-Go • Take Your Laptop Internet Access with you Across the City

Business Opportunity Available Become a Reseller of: 4G Internet Access, Satellite TV, Cell Phone Plans, & Digital Phone Service.

Earn Great Commissions & Residual Income.

R O N ’S Trucking Corp.

914.

423.

1773

(718) 746-8925 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

RUBBISH REMOVAL Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS 4/30

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

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

STYLISH DECORATORS 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

718.881.7691

4/30

Window Cleaning

Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

8/27

Cell:

1-203-482-6337

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Phone:

347-249-7516

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Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

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