Co-op City Times 05/08/10

Riverbay Election Supplement on pages 23-33

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Vol. 45 No. 19

Saturday, May 8, 2010

City orders building owners to expedite Local Law 11 work; seven Co-op City buildings affected

BY BILL STUTTIG In the wake of a Midtown Manhattan balcony railing collapse in March that resulted in a young man falling to his death, the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) has ordered building owners and managers in New York City to expedite and complete all Local Law 11 work or else face a continuing series of fines.

Because of the city’s orders, Co-op City is being forced to close off access to balconies in the seven remaining buildings that have not had the balcony restoration work completed as yet. These are Building 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Every apartment with a balcony in these buildings will be

affected, approximately 1000 homes.

In the past week, notices were placed under the door of each home affected by the city’s orders and work has been proceeding to provide assistance, where needed, to help residents clear their balconies so the restoration work can proceed as quickly as possible.

A specific notice has been sent to the affected residents in Buildings 1 and 2, as well as those affected in Buildings 3 and 5.

All four of these buildings have not had the new windows and balconies doors installed yet, so maintenance crews will (Continued on page 3)

Hundreds attend Job Fair at Dreiser

BY JIM ROBERTS Youth Program and for construction jobs with the ongoing roof repair project.

Opportunity came knocking on “A job fair for kids can change their Thursday at the annual Riverbay Job Fair, and many eager young residents of Co-op (Continued on page 4) City were there to find their chance to gain experience and start future careers.

Seventeen vendors set up tables at Dreiser Auditorium on May 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Job Fair, co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety.

Nearly 400 young job seekers from age 16 to 25 attended to fill out applications, ask questions and learn about summer work, part-time and full-time jobs and pathways to lifetime Nearly 400 residents took advantage of the opportuto fill out job applications and interview with careers. Representatives from nities prospective employers at the Annual Riverbay Job Riverbay were there to take Fair on May 4th.

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Board approves $1500 cash voting incentive for 2010 election; First Candidates’ Forum Wednesday

BY ROZAAN BOONE On Wednesday night, May 5, the Riverbay Board approved a Voting Incentive of $1500 in cash for shareholders who vote in the 2010 Riverbay Board of Directors election which takes place on Wednesday, May 26, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

By a consensus vote of 10-4, the Board agreed to give three shareholders who are not indebted to the Riverbay Corporation $1,500 each in cash as an incentive to participate in the voting and ensure a quorum on election day, Wednesday, May 26, when shareholders will vote to fill five seats on the Riverbay Board.

“It is extremely important that we get a quorum on Wednesday, May 26 so that the election is not prolonged, thereby costing the corporation more money,” said Director Bill Gordon, Chairman of the 2010 Election Committee. “I hope

and trust that residents will keep the importance of this election in mind and make every effort to participate.”

Last year, the NYC Board of Elections certified that 5,216 ballots were cast in the 2009 Riverbay Board election. 5,064 votes were needed for a quorum.

This year, 5,056 votes are needed for a quorum.

To ensure a high turnout of shareholders for the Riverbay Board of Directors election last year, the 2009 Election Committee proposed, and the Riverbay Board approved, offering $500 in maintenance charge reduction to five shareholders—one from each section in Co-op City—who participated in the Board election. After the election, the names of five shareholders who voted were randomly (Continued on page 4)

Election Committee Notice on Candidates’ Forum Wednesday Shareholders who would like to ask questions of the candidates at Wednesday’s Candidates’ Forum held in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center must arrive early and sign in between 7-7:30 p.m. No names will be accepted once the forum begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—R iver b a y E lect ion C om m it t ee

MTA Bus Service to split QBx1 into two separate lines

BY BILL STUTTIG The MTA Bus Division released plans earlier this week to split the QBx1 line— which currently takes Co-op City residents to and from Pelham Bay station, with continuing service to Flushing, Queens—into two separate lines, one of which will provide local service from all Co-op City sections to Pelham Bay station and back, and the other will provide limited stops between Co-op City and Pelham Bay with continuing service onto Queens.

The plans, which are scheduled to take effect in September – were released in

detail to more than a dozen Co-op City residents and management representatives at a meeting in the offices of Community Board 10 Wednesday evening.

The plan, as presented by Norman C. Silverman, Vice President of Operations Planning for the MTA Bus Division, involves creating a new Q50 limited which will provide service between Queens, Pelham Bay Station and all five sections of Co-op City. The new plan, as outlined by the MTA, will involve limited bus (Continued on page 2)

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stop spacing and bypassing stops in the loops in Co-op City, sticking to the main thoroughfares to cut approximately five minutes off the current routes.

The second new line, which will be created to replace the QBx1, will be the Bx. 23 which will only provide service between Pelham Bay Station and Co-op City. The Bx. 23 will involve two different levels of service, peak and off-peak service.

Off-peak service will run to and from Pelham Bay station along the entire perimeter of Co-op City, encompassing all five sections. Peak service on the Bx. 23, meaning morning and afternoon weekday rush hours will involve two segments— one run that will go the Pelham Bay Station and Section 1 through 4 via Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd., and the other segment which will run directly between Section 5 and Pelham Bay Station The Bx. 23 service will only operate between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekends. After that, service to Pelham Bay Station will be available on the Q50 limited until 12:15 a.m. each evening and also via the Bx. 29.

Ken Kearns, District Manager of Community Board 10, who hosted Wednesday evening’s meetings, called it a good plan that provides streamlined efficient service to and from Pelham Bay Station from all sections of Co-op City. He said that all Co-op City residents at the

meeting seemed to be in favor of much of the plan once some of the confusion over the two separate lines was explained adequately to them.

Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, represented Riverbay at the meeting and said while the proposal seems good for the most part, Riverbay and Co-op City in general does have some problems with details, including adding stops along major thoroughfares which will take away some muchneeded parking spaces from the community, and bypassing the loops on much of the runs making it harder for the residents, particularly seniors, to walk the additional two blocks or more to the community’s shopping centers and many of the buildings on the interior of the loops. Sajous said that Riverbay will be working with the MTA to try and tweak these portions of the proposal to make it more feasible for many residents here.

Leonard Murrell said he was encouraged by the MTA’s willingness to grow new routes and work with the community in creating improved service.

Shirley Saunders called the proposal something she thinks the community can live with. “We are not losing anything and there does not seem to be as many transfers needed with this new service,” she said.

MTA officials claim that the changes in the QBx1 were not initiated in reaction to the community’s general displeasure with

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They maintain that the changes were in the planning stages months before the budgetrelated cuts to the other bus lines were ever announced.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, while not outwardly saying that he believed that the MTA was reacting to the community’s recent cries of displeasure, said that he believes these changes to the QBx1 are a positive indication that the MTA might be finally listening to the community’s wishes and needs.

On the other front, regarding the controversial changes to the New York City Transit bus lines serving the community, a meeting between the MTA and a group of approximately 10 Co-op City residents has been set for May 19th to discuss changes and cuts to New York City Transit’s bus service to and from the community, which are part of the agency’s overall plan to reduce costs citywide.

The Co-op City based-group is hoping that the meeting will result in a compromise solution to the changes and cuts in bus service here, which among other things will result in Co-op City riders

being forced to transfer to another bus when traveling between Section 5 and the northern sections of the community, specifically Sections 1 and 2.

Algernon Quattlebaum said this week that he is hoping that the MTA will listen to several suggestions that the group has which they feel will ease the burden on Co-op City riders while still allowing the MTA to save some money on their operations in this community.

MTA spokesman Aaron Donovan last week characterized the upcoming meeting as a chance to “explain the nature of the changes to bus service that will take effect on June 27th and how they will impact Coop City residents.”

The MTA Board voted on March 24th to give final approval to changes in transit service throughout the system following a lengthy period where public comment on the changes was invited and reportedly considered.

The changes to Co-op City’s bus service were first reported by the Co-op City Times in a series of articles published in February after the proposed changes were brought to the attention of the newspaper

by Board Director Bill Gordon.

Clarification Last week, a Co-op City Times article on the MTA cuts stated the Shirley Saunders was believed to be the only Co-op city resident to have testified at the MTA hearings held in the Bronx on March 3rd. Disabled advocate John Rose said this week that he also testified at those hearings.

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2nd Combing Co-op City Making Success Pasta-ble The Scholarship Incentive Awards Program of Building 18 will host a Spaghetti Etiquette fundraiser this Friday, May 14th.

The young teens of SIAP will be cooking and serving a complete pasta dinner, offering a choice of three different sauces to have with the spaghetti: white clam sauce, marinara, or Bolognese (meat sauce). The teens will serve with Italian flair and host a variety of fun activities to go along with the meal including lessons on how to eat spaghetti, a contest to determine who has the least stains on their bib and music from Italian tenors. The evening will feature three seatings: from 6 to 7:15 p.m.; from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. and from 9 p.m. until whenever. The last seating will be European style dining featuring a palate cleanser between courses and salad at the end of the meal instead of the beginning. The donation is $4.50 in advance and $5.50 at the door and proceeds will help the teens fund a European cultural excursion in the summer of 2011.

Senior Health Fair on May 21st JASA Senior Services of Co-op City will host its annual Co-op City Health and Community Fair for seniors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 21st in the Dreiser Community Center auditorium.

The day will feature a variety of health tests and advice from medical professionals and services.

Lunch will be provided with onsite registration. For more information, call 718-320-2066.

BVA’s art exhibit In celebration of Bronx month, the Baychester Visual Arts Association will present an art exhibit in the Baychester branch public library located in the Bartow Shopping Mall in Co-op City. The exhibit will begin on Saturday, June 5, and will run through Saturday, June 26th. The community is invited to stop by and see the quality work that students of the BVA have created.

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Riverbay’s new Portico program enhances choices for shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation is a participant in the Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses.

This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TF Andrews/Carpet 1 on Main Street in New Rochelle, N.Y. While incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring 100%, current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their choices if they choose to with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the difference of the upgrade.

Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko said that the carpeting that was used previously by Riverbay was discontinued a few years ago and in researching the community’s options, found Mohawk Industries which offered a program that is actually designed for homebuilders, but because of the size of Co-op City, extended the program to Riverbay Corporation as well.

“We felt that the products that Mohawk offered were better suited to the needs of

Local Law 11 use self tapping screws to close off all windows and doors leading to the balconies and place “Do Not Use” signs on every door.

Management has scheduled a meeting for residents of Buildings 1 and 2 who have questions about the work and the process involved in securing the balconies.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11th in Dreiser Community Center, Room # 9.

The meeting for affected residents in Buildings 3 and 5 will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, in Dreiser Community Center, Room #4.

“We regret that such action must be taken,” management said, in the notices delivered to each affected apartment in the four buildings. “However, safety is paramount and every measure must be taken to secure the health and welfare of the residents of the Riverbay community.”

Buildings 6, 7 and 8 are also affected by the order from the city’s Department of Buildings, but because those three buildings have already had new windows and balcony doors installed, a different system for sealing off the balconies must be used because the self-tapping screws used in Buildings 1, 2, 3, and 5 will damage and destroy the effective use of the new doors

the corporation,” said Boiko. “We know what the shareholders like and would want and having worked with Mohawk in the past since they were also the manufacturer of the previous carpeting that was used in the development, we decided to go with their Portico Program.”

This new program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from—and which is a green product—as well as a Berber which has 6-8 different color choices.

“From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in each category,” said Boiko. “Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.”

New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their vouchers towards other style floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood look style flooring, ceramic tiles and a whole host of other choices, Boiko said.

“The new Portico flooring program will give purchasers a greater choice of flooring options,” said Steve Gold, Director of Riverbay’s Residential Sales Department. “In addition to a regular pile carpet, purchasers can choose a Berber carpet at no additional cost. In addition, other flooring options and upgrades are available within the Portico program.”

On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpeting/flooring, redecorate or change their existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program.

“All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TF Andrews and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there, they can choose whatever they like from low end which is excellent carpet, to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly who will also install the carpeting for them.”

Boiko added that while the shareholders benefit in that they will get quality carpeting and flooring at discounted prices from TF Andrews/Carpet 1 compared to other carpet/flooring companies, Riverbay also benefits since the corporation will receive a rebate of approximately 2-4% of all annual sales which will go back into the corporation’s general fund.

“This program is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Boiko. “It offers quality flooring, it offers discounts and at the same time, and it offers a minimal rebate at the end of the year which goes back into the general fund so it helps to offset some of Riverbay’s expenses as well.”

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and windows.

In a memorandum to the Riverbay Board of Directors, Herbert Freedman, Principal for Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., managing agent for Co-op City, stated, “Our engineers are drawing plans to create barriers at the doors and windows so the balconies (in these three buildings) cannot be used.”

In the same memorandum, Freedman stressed that out of the 35 high rise buildings in Co-op City, 22 have had the balcony and façade restoration work completed. Another six buildings have had the balconies completely restored, but façade restoration has not yet been completed, with work currently proceeding on three of those buildings, Building 12, 13 and 14.

These six building along with the 22 that have had all work completed are not affected by the balcony closure orders.

In addition to expediting the balcony and façade restoration, snow safety fencing that was used on the grounds to seal off areas beneath the restoration work, is being replaced by temporary chain link fencing.

Freedman said in his memo to the Board, “In addition, we are meeting with the contractor in order to determine an aggressive plan to complete the restoration

work. The work is highly weather sensitive. 100% restoration of every (over 1,000 on these seven buildings) balcony is slow because you can only use one rig on our 33 story buildings and no one can work below. Having said all that, we must complete the work.”

Freedman concluded, “At this time, we need the assistance of DOB in expediting our safety measures and ending the levy of fines which serve no purpose. Our work has not stopped; there must be recognition of our size and the depth of the problem we are solving which extends over 15 years with no action for 100% of those years.”

Balcony and extensive façade brick work has been ongoing in the community since 2005 and the massive project is now more than 75% complete.

“When we became managers in 1999,” Freedman said in his memo to the Board, “there was no money and a deplorable condition with all balconies and facades in dangerous condition. We put in place a safety plan, began meetings with the Bronx DOB Commissioner and as soon as we had money, began work. The meetings with the Bronx DOB Commissioner started at weekly meetings and continue to this day as does the repair work.”

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Voting Incentive selected in a computerized drawing overseen by the Riverbay Finance Department.

This year’s drawing will be conducted in the same manner in that after the election on Wednesday, May 26, the drawing will be held and three names will be randomly selected by computer from a database in which all of the buildings in the development are sequentially listed. Each of these numbers correlates to a building and an apartment and as the numbers are drawn identifying a possible winning apartment, they will be matched against the voting registers and also compared against absentee and challenge ballots to ensure that the shareholder voted in the election, which is scheduled to be held in two and a half weeks on Wednesday, May 26. If the first number drawn comes up invalid, meaning that the shareholder did not vote, or that they are indebted to the Riverbay Corporation, the second number will be considered, and so on, until a winner is selected.

Riverbay Board Directors, as well as those shareholders serving on the 2010 Election Committee are ineligible for the voting incentive.

In addition to offering a voting incentive again this year, the Election Committee has scheduled two official Candidates’ Forums so that shareholders may be able to hear and see the candidates running in this year’s Board election first-hand. The first Candidates’ Forum will be held this Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium B. The second forum will take place on Monday, May 17, also at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center.

Job Fair life,” said Emergency Services Unit Officer Milton Gregory of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. “A child’s first job is a very pivotal time in their life that teaches them responsibility and how to move from being a kid to becoming a young adult and then toward being an adult.”

Gregory, who helped organize the Job Fair, said the pathway to work is the first step in guiding youngsters on the path to a productive and fulfilling life. “If you have a job, you hang around with other people who have jobs and you don’t hang out,” he said. “You have to wake up in the morning to go to work – you have a purpose.”

Many of the young people who attended this year’s fair came with resumes and dressed professionally. Next year, Riverbay’s Community Relations Department plans to

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“Those who would like to ask questions at Wednesday’s Candidates’ Forum are advised to sign up between 7 and 7:30 p.m. because once the forum begins promptly at 7:30 p.m., we will not accept any more names on the sign up list,” said Director Gordon. “So, my advice to those who would like to ask questions of the candidates is to arrive early and sign the list.”

Meanwhile, at their meeting this week, the Board also approved emergency resolution 10-17A, submitted by Director Gordon and seconded by Director Eleanor Bailey, one of the two co-chairs of the 2010 Election Committee, which amended the 2010 election rules that were adopted by the Board on March 3rd. Director Francine Jones is the other co-chair of the 2010 Election Committee.

Up until this year, the NYC Board of Elections has traditionally, in accordance with New York State Election Law §3-224, supplied Riverbay Corporation with voting machines, as well as ancillary services to be used by Riverbay in its annual Board of Directors’ elections. Some of those ancillary services included training and supervision of poll inspectors, coordination with the outside vendors, such as the moving company and the printer, and certification of the election results, which will now be done under the supervision of the Riverbay Election Committee.

Citing internal and budgetary reasons, the NYC Board of Elections recently advised Riverbay Corporation that they are required to limit the provision of ancillary services to non-governmental entities, such as Riverbay Corporation.

According to resolution 10-17A, the Commissioners of the New York City Board of Elections voted, however, to authorize Riverbay Corporation to use municipal voting machines for the 2010 annual Board election with the understanding that ancillary services will not be provided by the Board of Elections to Riverbay.

As a result, the 2010 Election rules were amended to reflect these changes and the Board unanimously approved the amendments with all 14 of the Board’s 15 Directors in attendance agreeing.

On Wednesday, May 26, shareholders will vote to fill five seats on the Riverbay Board as the terms of five sitting Directors—Helen Atkins, Michelle Davy, Tony Illis, Andrea Leslie and Evelyn Santiago—are expiring. In addition to the five incumbents, all of whom are seeking re-election, nine other shareholders are seeking election to the Riverbay Board, although ten shareholders were officially certified on Tuesday, April 20.

This week, Larry Barnard withdrew from the race citing “unforeseen circumstance.” (see letter on page 6.)

The order in which the candidates’ names will appear on the ballot was determined by random drawing on April 20th at the Candidates’ Meeting when fifteen of the sixteen shareholders who submitted petitions to run for the Riverbay Board were officially certified. That order is: Herbert Moreira Brown, Frank Belcher, Leah Graham, Andrea Leslie, Helen Atkins, Yolanda Canales Schumann, Lauretta J. Jaysura, Raymond Tirado, Tony Illis, Michelle Davy, Krystal Serrano, Evelyn

Santiago, Bruce Gitelson and Bernard Cylich.

Any shareholder of record as of April 12, 2010 is eligible to vote in this year’s Board election.

Shareholders who require absentee ballots should contact the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and they will be mailed. Absentee ballot must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

Beginning today, May 8, 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.

Following the publication of the final election supplement on May 22, shareholders will cast their votes on Wednesday, May 26th 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 26th, 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, June 3rd.

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the Saturday, May 29th 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 Wednesday, June 9th and begin serving their terms.

Gun Hill Road.

An entry-level job can be the first step to a career, Peck said. The Briad Group, which operates the local TGI Friday’s, is a $250 million company that also operates hundreds of other restaurants including Wendy’s and Marriott Hilton franchises.

“We’re looking for people who are driven,” Peck said. “We’re looking for people that are looking for a career. We want to find people who see that and aren’t just looking at this as an ATM machine.”

Two of the hundreds of job seekers who came to the Fair on Thursday were looking for the chance to start their work careers.

“I’m looking for a job in construction or working for Riverbay in the grounds department,” said Anthony Allen, who lives at 120 Benchley Place. “This is my first time applying. The main thing I’m looking

for is experience and learning new skills.”

Lakita Craig, a resident of Building 20B, is currently attending college and was pleased to find opportunities in her field at the job fair. “I’m going to nursing school, so I applied today for the home health aide job where they have free training programs,” Craig said. “I just want to get into the field and help people.”

The following companies attended the job fair: Riverbay Corporation seeking both summer employment applicants and roofing work applicants on behalf of the contractor; Mary Kay; Sustainable South Bronx; HHH Home Care; Stiner Tee’s; TGI Friday’s; Citibank; FDNY; VIP Health Care Services; Bank of America; Red Lobster; New Millennium Training Academy; Power 105; B.B. Kings; Dello Russo Laser Vision; and Primerica.

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offer guidance for the young people to prepare for the fair.

“It was great to see all the youth come out, and I’m glad we were able to provide this service,” said Michelle Sajous, Director of Riverbay’s Community Relations Dpartment. “What I did notice though is that a lot of kids need an introductory service – how to do a resume, how to conduct a job interview, and how to do research about the jobs they want. Next year, we plan to do a series before the job fair.”

Vendors at the Job Fair were looking for young staff members to join their companies and also to express their support for the Co-op City community.

“We want to be part of the neighborhood and we want to reward the people that come to our stores and spend money,” said Greg Peck, Manager of the TGI Friday’s at 1780

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Not a Political Football As I mentioned in my Viewpoint last Director’s Saturday, Management initiated a n ew poli cy without formal Board approval.

Management claims that submitting cooperator’s payment histories to credit bureaus will compel cooperators to make more timely payment of carrying charges or risk damage to their credit ratings. This new policy was initiated without discussion or formal consensus from the Board of Directors.

Some Directors would like to see the data that supports Management’s claim.

Board Directors understand that the handling of the day-to-day operations for Coop City (Riverbay Corporation) is unquestionably Management’s responsibility.

However, policy initiation or modification is solely the responsibility of the Board of Directors. Because some Directors continue to have questions and concerns about submitting payment records to credit bureaus, we have requested that the action be placed “oon hold” pending Board discussion and consensus.

No Director wants to “coddle” late-paying cooperators; it is a given that - to support the corporation’s operating budget - carrying charges must be paid in a timely fashion. Furthermore, to be clear, this request from Directors is neither being made for political reasons nor with any desire to “micro-manage” the dayto-day handling of operations, which we acknowledge as Management’s responsibility. What we are seeking to do is to follow the correct procedure for policy establishment.

Management’s position is that they are “ssur e” that reporting payment histories will result in major improvements for carrying-charge collection and for reducing

arrears. Since any and every valid position can be supported by facts, they should be willing to provide their data, Secretary explain it, and discuss Director’s concerns and questions in order to resolve all issues.

A review of supplied data is needed to address concerns and questions such as: 1.

What information does Management have (charted over an extended period) to support their position concerning carrying charge collection and arrears reduction? 2. What is the present success rate of collecting arrears? 3.

How common is this problem amongst other cooperative residencies inside and outside of the Mitchell-Lama program? How is it being handled? 4.

What alternatives, such as improved collection procedures, has Management considered? 5. Was any examination made of the broader picture and how seemingly unrelated actions such as applying for a job might be detrimentally impacted by negative credit scores?

It is universally understood that initiating or modifying policy is the sole responsibility of the Board of Directors. The Board is the assembled body of individuals selected by the community to represent the community’s interests and concerns. Along with Directors’ fiduciary responsibility, there are also the duties of monitoring business functions and actions, listening to cooperators with intent to understand concerns, and addressing those concerns in ways that bring benefit to all.

Directors are seeking discussion of payment history submission so that we can represent cooperators’ interests. However, we do not want to have this issue kicked around like a political football. The campaign period has

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begun and the oncoming elections will seat a new Board.

Once the new Board has been seated, the issue of submitting payment histories will be resurfaced for examination and discussion. It will be done with the intent to act logically and fairly on behalf of all cooperators.

Aga in – Rem in der s The Census is underway. Very important national and local governmental decisions will be based upon registered population numbers. The Census survey supplies government with accurate numbers about population density. To complete the form only takes about 10 minutes for the average household – there are only ten simple questions.

Please complete the Census form and mail it. If a Census representative pays you a visit, work with that person to complete the form. Census workers all have official identification which they must provide. Do not allow them entry otherwise. The next Census will not occur for another ten (10) years; not being counted this time can mean losing funding opportunities and services for a decade. Stand up and be counted. Be a part of getting Co-op City its due share.

The Co-op City Board election campaign period has arrived. On Election Day, please come out and vote for the candidate of your choice. The voting booth is there in your lobby and it will only take a minute of your time to vote. To have a strong community, we must all participate in its functioning. Your vote is important. Vote to elect people that will serve our community to the best of their ability.

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 kwa hha b10475@hot m a il.com.

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times

Candidate responds to the City News To t h e E d it or : Will City News’ Mike Horowitz ever tire of getting things wrong? Now he’s echoing MTA’s position that the agency’s anti-people decisions are “written in stone.” (4/29/10).

Little Sir Echo’s message is the same as MTA’s. “Don’t struggle; it’s futile.”

But unlike Horowitz, many Co-op City people did get it right. Every community civic organization that endorsed the “Speak-out Rally” got it right. More than five hundred people who filled Bartow Center’s Room 31 and the adjoining plaza on April 22 got it right. Fifty protestors who demonstrated at Baychester and Bartow Avenues the next day got it right. Sixty shareholders who traveled to Manhattan to picket

MTA on April 26 got it right, and so did more than 2,000 signers of a petition to MTA demanding restoration of all proposed MTA service cuts.

Decisions, rules and laws “written in stone” are overturned only through struggle! Every important chapter of our nation’s history demonstrates this. Struggle freed us from British colonialism, struggle overthrew slavery, reversed Jim Crow laws, won the vote for women, challenged antiSemitic practices and anti-union laws.

What MTA and Horowitz fear is exactly that, struggle for justice.

I’m proud to be part of a movement for justice in our community; proud to help with an issue “that really matters to the people of Co-op City.” In a time when people who think like Horowitz call

President Obama a socialist, it is an honor to be labeled “a left wing ideologue.” I prefer the “ideological” company of our President to that of the MTA Board, or money changers such as Goldman Sachs, who blinded by greed, gamble with our nation’s wealth, destroy lives, and cripple the economy. Being labeled a “left wing ideologue” is preferable to being a Virginia mine owner circumventing safety at the cost of miner lives, or a profit-driven oil company circumventing safety measures that could prevent massive environmental disasters.

I left the sidelines forty years ago when I moved here, becoming a community activist. I’m proud to be considered that kind of “ideologue.”

—Ber n a r d C ylich

Thank you!

To m y fellow sh a r eh old er s: Thanks to each and every one of you who signed my petitions for the 2010 Riverbay election.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, I am forced to withdraw my name from the Board race.

I look forward to serving this

remarkable community in the future.

Once again, thank you for your support.

—L a r r y N. Ba r n a r d

Election Committee Notices — Candidates’ Forum Wednesday Shareholders who would like to ask questions of the candidates at Wednesday’s Candidates’ Forum held in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center must arrive early and sign in between 77:30 p.m. No names will be accepted

once the forum begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. *** Ab sen t ee b a llot s Co-op City residents who require absentee ballots for the Riverbay Board

of Directors’ election on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 should contact the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and they will be mailed. Absentee ballot must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

Happy Mother’s Day! Window guard forms due May 14 Annual Window Guard notices were issued to each Riverbay shareholder on January 14. They were to be returned to the management office no later than Feb. 15. These notices were distributed in strict compliance with the New York City Administrative Code, subsection 17-123: Rules of the City of New York (RCNY) Department of Health – Window Guards.

As required by this law, failure to respond to the Window Guard notice

requirements will result in the issuance of a $500 fine payable by the housing company. Please be advised that this assessment will be passed along to each shareholder who has not complied. You will be personally liable for the payment of this $500 violation. In addition, the housing company has the option to seek the eviction of each shareholder who does not submit the form as required.

Please help the housing company

avoid the implementation of fines or the commencement of eviction procedures.

Please call 718-320-3300, Ext. 2075 and leave your building and apartment numbers to obtain another copy of the Window Guard notice or return the notice that you may have forgotten to complete to Room S at the Bartow Center or to your Cooperator Service Office.

Please ensure that your form has been received no later than May 14.

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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 every one 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.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 35, regarding Lease Renewal Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your (90) days prior to lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease year period. If you desire a either a One (1) or 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 35 August 31, 2010 August 31, 2013 August 1, 2010 mit for either a one (1) year or 100 Elgar Place two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report CCPD urges residents to be prepared for potential emergencies Summer’s anticipated hot weather will certainly put a strain on the National Electric Grid. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that they are prepared for all types of emergencies.

Being prepared will allow residents to feel confident in the event of any type of emergency. It is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all.

Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan which is known to all members of the family is essential.

Children actually enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency. There are several websites, www.fema.gov/kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html and www.bam.gov.cdc, designed for children which help to educate them on all facets of different types of emergencies. Other websites for emergency preparedness are www.redcross.org and www.nyc.gov/html/oem/. These websites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area.

Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan. The plan should include a family meeting place, one local and one regional. The plan should take into account family members being at home, at work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. Telephone outages often only affect local services. Establishing a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan.

Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days; a three day supply of non-perishable food; a can opener for canned foods; plates, cups, utensils and paper towels; a battery operated radio and a flashlight with extra batteries for both. Never burn candles for light, they are a fire hazard. A well-stocked first aid kit and basic tools should be a part of every emergency kit. Moist towelettes, personal hygiene items and garbage bags should be included for personal sanitation.

Clothing and blankets should be included for warmth and comfort. Prescription medications and eyeglasses should also be included. Books, games, puzzles and comfort items should be included for children. Infant formula and diapers should be included for babies.

Important family documents, identification and cash should be ready to bring in the event you must leave your home in an emergency.

It is very important that everyone takes whatever steps they can to conserve electricity in order to decrease the risk of a Blackout. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are a green alternative to conventional light bulbs. They utilize less energy while putting out more light per watt of electricity used. There are compact fluorescent bulbs made specifically for dimmer switches and 3 way lamps. Shut off lights when leaving a room. Turn off computers and monitors when they are not in use. Avoid using Christmas lights and other non-essential lighting.

Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department. Barbequing is also not permit-

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ted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms.

Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on

duty. Parents must supervise children at all times. Never swim alone.

Be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Building 26 Association Happy Mother’s Day to everyone celebrating this momentous occasion. A May Flowers welcome to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, wedding, anniversary and graduation wishes to everyone celebrating during the month of May. Well wishes and a speedy recovery are sent to the sick and shut-in. Our sincerest condolences are sent to those families who have lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed.

M eet in g Not ice - Our next Building Association meeting is on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the rear community room of Building 26 B. Bring a neighbor and come out to be informed about our building’s current

events. Refreshments will be served and a 50/50 raffle will be held. Your participation and input are greatly appreciated.

Wor k O u t Tip s - Since the weather is getting warmer, take advantage of the outdoors by taking a leisurely walk.

It is not only healthy but also very relaxing. If you have small children, let them ride their bike while you follow them. Warning: You may have to run after them. Try to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Be consistent and you will feel better and you’ll see the positive results.

Be C on sid er a t e - Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Residents are reminded to

properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take downstairs to the basement. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Secu r it y - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It is better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own.

—YuVonne Lewis

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association held it meeting on April l2th. The meeting was a very productive one and we made all the last minute arrangements for our bus ride to Atlantic City. Our next meeting will be on May 17 at 7 p.m. on the (B) side, with a guest speaker from management.

Our bus ride was a success, everyone had a nice time. I want to thank everyone that went with us and made it a nice trip; once again (thanks).

Don’t forget to mail in your Census. Come to the meeting, and make your voice be heard.

To the sick and shut in, get well soon. To those

that are celebrating a special occasion, have a happy one. To the bereaved families, you have our sympathy.

To the Building 16 cooperators, this is your home; help us to keep it safe. We have to live here.

—Clara Coston

Building 15 Association Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 13th.

We will be having a Candidates’ Forum at 7:00 p.m. in the basement. All cooperators are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Please be present to meet the candidates who are running for the Riverbay Board of Directors to hear their matters & issues that face our community. You can ask them questions. Refreshments will be

Building 18 Association

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8 to 9 p.m.

Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the First Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place the Second Sunday of the month.

Seniors Sunday - the Fifth Sunday of the month Singles’ Ministry meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Midday Bible Study - every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m.

Come worship with us on Sunday, May 9th as we celebrate Mother’s Day. Please join us as we celebrate Women’s Day on Sunday, May 16th at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Joan Brightharp Dargen. Women let us celebrate and unite as One in Christ.

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

Students in grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

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

—C a r ole H a qu e

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Please vote on May 26th for the candidates of your choice in the lobby.

—Sandy Krasnove

Thanks to all cooperators who attended our general meeting on Monday, May 3rd, when we hosted a Candidates’ Forum. Our guests were candidates officially certified for Riverbay Board of Directors election. We are still accepting membership dues, only $5 per family for the year. You can give your dues to Gertie Brown or any member on the Association Executive Board or you can pay at the meetings.

Ha p p en in gs: Building 18 Movie Matinee every week for seniors or anyone interested in watching the latest movies in the association room on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m., refreshments served.

Building 18 newsletter (EIGHTEEN TODAY) is issued every two months to all association families. If you have something that you would like to share in your building’s

news, you can send it to e-mail address: Bldg18newsletter@aol.com. The deadline for July and August newsletter will be June 15th.

General meetings are held every month on the 3rd Monday in the association room at 7:00 p.m. unless there is a conflict with that date and time. Next meeting will be in June.

Lawson’s men’s meetings every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Ruth’s SIAP is moving right along. Please check bulletin board for dates and time. Many thanks to all floor captains and all our SIAP youth that assist with distributing the newsletters.

Happy birthday to all May birthdays. Our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families, and to the sick and home bound, we pray that you have a speedy recovery.

—Gertie Brown

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Building 13 Association Through the prophetic eyes of Vivian Campbell, remembrances of a time past were brought to life in the Building 13 Association documentary production of “Co-op City Remembers Harlem.”

After the Association business was concluded, both young and old learned about the renaissance of Harlem then and now. The Association Social Committee would like to thank everyone who made this possible, the residents who were interviewed: Lloyd Campbell, William and Ann Walker, George Peterson, Marie Donnedelle and Verdi Patterson. Special thanks to Valerie Gunn, Gail Sharbaan, Denise Shelley, Vivian Campbell and Leslie Peterson for the directing and producing and editing.

Come walk the blood red carpet and enjoy a night of secrets, celebrities and scan-

dal. While socializing with the movie stars, secrets will be revealed, scandals will be broken and a homicide will happen. As the night unfolds, so will a web of lies pointing you to a killer. Lights, Camera, MURDER! is the new Murder Mystery Party we will be holding on Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the room in the rear, donation $10.

Get your character, come watch your friends perform or just try to find out who dunnit!

It’s time to get fit! Come hear the certified personal trainer, Je’Nel, discuss the fitness program she will be conducting. Her discussion and your chance to sign up will be on Wednesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the NoWhere Diner (room in the rear). See bulletin board for information.

The arts and crafts workshop was well attended by the youth and adults. Their creatively decorated backpacks were worn

with pride when they left the program.

We are planning a bus trip to Mt Airy Casino in Pennsylvania on August 14. The cost is $40 per person with a bonus return of $35 of free slot play. The bus will be leaving at 10 a.m. from Casals Place and leaving the casino at 6:00 p.m. For additional info regarding any of the events you have read about, you can contact Leslie Peterson (718-320-1370), Gail Sharbaan (718-671-3801), Mr. B (718-320-7738) or any neighbor from Building 13 and they will advise the Social Committee. Money orders payable to Building 13 Association, Inc. All are invited to attend our activities.

It is time again to collect association membership dues. Due to the participation of our neighbors and friends at our various activities we have been able to keep our dues at $5 per household. Please check the

posting on the bulletin board for the collection dates.

P lea se obser ve t he following q u a lit yof-life r egula t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment. b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

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

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

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

NEW — For traffic updates, call 5-1-1. “ If you see someth ing, sa y som et hing.”

—O lu b iyi Seh in d emi (M r. B)

Building 31 Association The Association’s Game Night has been in full effect for several months; did you miss it? Please check the bulletin board for date and time for the next one.

The host, Al King,, makes sure everyone has a place at one of the tables and that we are all relaxed while hearing the music he provides. I want you to all know he volunteers his time and makes sure that game night is fun filled, so won’t you please join in? You are truly missing a treat if you don’t participate.

If you have any new ideas for next year’s calendar, please share your thoughts with the association.

Remember our next general meeting occurs every 3rd Monday of each month so we will be looking for you on May 17th at 7:30 p.m. and we are hoping to have our meeting room filled to capacity and have questions ready for the General Manager, Vernon Cooper. Remember the petition we signed because our window installation, which is scheduled for July 2010, has a

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strong possibly of being changed to another date once again. We need your voice, so again make sure you mark your calendar and be prepared to ask those pertinent questions on May 17th.

We also need your involvement with your association and want your input. It takes dedication from all of us to make sure we all have decent housing. Please give us your ideas on how we can better serve our community and enhance our building.

We recently lost one of our neighbors that helped with the writing of our Association by-laws, Mr. Roger Abel. Mr. Abel was active and dedicated to the cause.

He was a member and neighbor who joined in with others when they decided to formulate the scholarship committee and he assisted his wife with the knitting and crocheting classes.

Condolences and prayers are extended to his wife, Sarah, and their family.

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National Council of Negro Women Happy Mother’s Day!!

On Tuesday, April 27, the Sisters and an associate member from the NCNW Co-op City Section, their family, friends and guests travelled to Washington, DC to pay final respects to our beloved Chair and President Emerita Dr. Dorothy I. Height. Dr. Height laid in repose at NCNW headquarters which is located on 633 Pennsylvania Avenue.

We thank our fellow sisters in council from the East Bronx, North Bronx, Upper Manhattan and Mount Vernon sections along with members from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated in joining us in paying final homage to a great woman - also coined the “Godmother” of the Civil Rights Movement. May her soul rest in peace.

Remember our canned food drive for Phipps Town & Country Residence.

Canned foods and manual can openers can be dropped off on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 14. For further information, please call 917-399-2643.

Saturday, May 8 is the last meeting of the Saturday School for this semester when the school will be taking a field trip to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. On Tuesday, May 11, Fundraising Committee at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room 14. On Saturday, May 15, our Bethune Recognition Program (BRP) Luncheon will be held at the LaGuardia Marriott. Any questions please dial 718-320-1430.

The Nominating Committee will be meeting and calling members. Election at our May 16 general membership meeting at 2:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room 11.

On Saturday, May 23, the Theatre

Happy Mother’s Day is today’s theme.

Please remember Moms and give them their due respect today, tomorrow and always. People who have stepped to the line and been a mom have taken on the hardest job there is.

The association thanks the Public Safety/Security Committee of the Riverbay Board of Directors for their part in getting the Emergency Call Box Program underway. If you have a topic or subject you wish discussed, please let your president know. The association reminds residents that in the past the need for pub-

lic safety emergency presence, especially for the townhouse clusters, was raised.

Neighbors, let us do everything we can to tell the MTA to be more resourceful and find other ways to make up their deficit.

The cuts they want to impose will hurt those that are already in tight money conditions and less than perfect physical conditions. Contact those with power to not let these cuts take place.

Regarding the Riverbay Board of Directors’ Candidates Forum in Building 21, it was good to have a few Broun Place residents present. We wonder where all

group will be heading to the Racca’s Seaport Salon to see the play “Dr. May Edward Chinn.”

On Saturday, May 29, join our Book Discussion of “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford at 3:30 p.m. in Barnes and Noble. This is a story that moves back and forth between the present time and the time of the Second World War. Henry Lee, a Chinese-American who reminisces about his relationship, at the age of 12, with Keiko, a Japanese-American and shares how his relationship with his father changed but survived the inevitable.

On Saturday, June 5, join us on our Annual Shopping Spree. Departure 7:00 a.m. sharp in front of the hardware store. The cost is $85.

We will travel to the Mt. Gulian

Historical Site and learn about the Verplank Family and James Brown, a runaway slave. We will then enjoy a French lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY; and of course shopping at the Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet.

For tickets and more information, contact: 917-553-9965, 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034. Business casual attire – no jeans or sneakers Come and have a totally unique experience with us!

Save the date! - September 11 and 12 - NCNW’s 25th Annual Black Family Reunion will be held in Washington, DC. Please consider joining us on this trip, which is an opportunity to travel with or meet family and friends in our nation’s capital. Details about the trip will be available soon.

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

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the candidates were? We feel it is of major community importance to introduce yourselves, person to person, to the people voting for you. Thank you to those that attended.

Attention, neighbors in this townhouse cluster - if you have a cat that hasn’t been spayed/neutered do not let it out. Also, please remember to take your garbage to the dumpster pads. People caught putting kitchen garbage in the litter garbage cans will be issued a community complaint.

Mr. Hector Pou is returning May 20th and he will inform us about the Health

Reform Act. All are invited to that meeting. It is on May 20th from 7 p.m. in Room 31. If you have a question or situation regarding a health insurance matter, bring it!

Co-op City rules are enforced by the Public Safety Department. Call 718-6713050 for Public Safety emergencies and 91-1 for life-threatening emergencies.

The association wishes a speedy and complete recovery to those who are ill and shut in and sends best wishes to all celebrating an event this week.

—E va L a za a r

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Committed To The Community Dedicated to Progress

Helen ATKINS

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Accountable Transparent Knowledgeable Integrity No Nonsense Stable and Secure

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PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE MANY NEEDS OF OUR HOME - CO-OP CITY! ✰ Moving forward with Capital projects and improvements ✰ Completing the window replacement program by end of year ✰ Increasing savings, & generating revenue, from cogeneration plant ✰ Pledge to prevent carrying charge increases due to major savings in energy costs ✰ Promising to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

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

EAT HEALTHY AND EXERCISE. YOU CAN BLOOM LIKE A FLOWER, EVEN BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE. Life’s Lesson; 2 soon old, 2 late smart.

NE W ! NE W ! NE W ! TWU PICNIC - June 19th, 2010 - Holiday Hills, Conn. $50 adults $25 children. Fantastic activities (swimming, dancing, etc.) - all you can eat food - get info/application from Ellie.

MEET AND GREET (More Better) for Christmas.

Dec. 4th, 2010. Fabulous Sea Shore Restaurant & Marina

American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41. If you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by email: post1871@optimum.net.

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

Happy birthday to all our Post Members that have a birthday in May: B W. Rolf, C. Lirio, O. Simmons, Jr. J. Montgomery H. James, A. Codrington, Jones A. Con, William Cecil, McKissick E. Reginald, Jackson W. Larry, Santiago Pablo and Simmons M. Esau.

At the next general meeting, the Post Commander will discuss the duties of each position that is open to all the members that will be applying for another position in the Post. If you are selected for a position, you must perform to the best of your ability. All positions are volunteered so the best of luck to all my comrades that plan to apply for a post position. All new officers will be in place by June 19.

Comrade Lew Waterman has sold over 100 raffle books. This makes him the top seller of raffle books so far, congratulations comrade.

Why do tanks have a sloping front end? The engineers figured out that by sloping the steel 60 degrees in the front of a tank, a projectile fired and hitting the front end of a tank has more steel to penetrate inside of a tank. The Russians figured this out during the war and until this day all tanks, including the M1-A1 tank, have their front end sloping at 60 degrees.

The Army is going green by saving energy wherever they can. This year, the Army will leasing 1,600 non-tactical electric vehicles for transport and security patrols around its installations. The vehicles will reduce fossil fuel consumption by 11.5 million gallons over a six-year period. The Defense Department announced earlier this year that their aim is for all services to cut greenhouse gas emissions for noncombat activities by 34%.

A good way to keep your lettuce longer is in a zip lock bag. Place a moistened paper towel in the zip lock bag and it will add days of leafy goodness to your lettuce. Here’s a good way to keep your bananas longer - separate your bananas because they produce ethylene gas that causes the bananas to ripen and by separating them they will ripen much slower.

The next executive meeting will take place on May 15, 11 a.m. Please arrive on time comrades. When you sign in, use your e-mail address if you have one.

Two antennas met on the roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent.

Your information officer provided this information —R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r. to you.

on City Island. Gourmet dining, dancing (DJ GENE), beer and wine prizes. Surprise all included, $65 - $55 members.

Only holds 100 so early ticket purchase is recommended.

PROGRAMS (1) LINE DANCE TEACHER SCHOOL Learn to be a line dance teacher. To apply, call me (Ellie) 718-379-4429 (2) Need a MARVELOUS MINOR BLOUSE. Call or sign up with me (Ellie). (3) LINE DANCE (10 a.m.) EINSTEIN MONDAY May 3 & 10. DREISER THURSDAY May 21 & 28 & June 3. (4) BELLY DANCE 12:30 p.m.

EVERY THURSDAY at Dreiser & HANDI-FLEX 1 p.m.

(5) ASK ELLIE FOR LINE DANCE/BELLY DANCE SCHEDULES AT LAFAYETTE ESTATES, DC 37, MARBLE CHURCH, CASTLE HILL, ST. PETERS CHURCH TRAVEL. (1) South Africa (fund-raising), October 20 - Nov 4, 2010, (Johannesburg, Sun City, Durban, Swaziland, Capetown) approx $4,200. Call Ellie (718-379-4429) and leave your mailing address. Deposit ($500). P.O. BOX 75-

3333, BRONX, NY 10475. Roommate needed?

(2) ALASKA (Sept. 10th - 19th, 2010) - Grand Alaska Coach Tour ($2,500 dbl occupancy). Package includes airfare/food/National Parks Tour Sea Animals/Glacier cruises/Native Heritage Museum, etc. Need roommates. Send $500 deposit immediately to Single Source Productions, P.O. BOX 75-3333, BRONX, NY 10475 Looking for roommate?

AARP Convention in Orlando, Sept. 28 - Oct. 4. $650 price subject to change includes hotel and air. Call Ellie.

AARP Driver Safety (2-day) Program for 10% insurance discount & point removal. Classes (#1 030) Mon, Jun 28 – 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tues Jun 29- 9 a.m. -1 p.m. (031 Mon Dec 20 & Tues Dec 21 both 9 a.m. -1 p.m. $12/$14 Members/non-members. Call to leave mailing address for application.

SINGLE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS, P.O. BOX 753333 - EINSTEIN STATION, BRONX, NY 10475 718-379-4429 **** imaminor377@yahoo.com

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IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE! TEAM FOR CHANGE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! ELECT:

Andrea Leslie

Herbert MoreiraBrown

Bernard Cylich

Leah Graham

Yolanda CanalesSchumann

WHEN ELECTED: • We will replace the managing company with a general manager at a saving of a million dollars a year.

• We will not permit management to release confidential shareholder information to credit agencies.

• We will not permit management to lock out and evict our youth from centers and day care facilities.

• We will open and televise ALL Board meetings and hold monthly gallery sessions.

• By not allowing management to outsource painting/plastering, flooring work, we’ll save millions of dollars.

• We will not allow excessive and unnecessary cost overruns on capital projects.

(A projected $45 million non-bid garage restoration wound up costing $110 million. A projected $67 million co-generation project wound up costing more than $90 million.)

• We will restore responsible budgeting practices and replenish the $90 million in reserve funds that were emptied by current management.

• WE WILL MAKE COMPLETION OF WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!

VOTE WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010 FOR: Andrea Leslie • Bernard Cylich • Leah Graham Herbert Moreira-Brown • Yolanda Canales Schumann

Votar por el EQUIPO PARA EL CAMBIO, vamos a hacer una diferencia. Vota por nosotros.

Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net • P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing ‘OPEN MIKE’ AT MAY 10 COALITION MEETING Cooperators will have the opportunity to talk about anything related to the general topic “Affordable Housing” at the Coalition meeting on Monday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m., in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center. Differing views about the governance and management of Co-op City are welcome. Also, news and views from other M-L communities or from local and state government that have implications for Co-op City.

CITYWIDE MITCHELL-LAMA GROUP MAKES PROPOSALS One such outside-the-community development that bears watching is that the State’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is considering changes to some of its rules that apply to the process of privatization. Cooperators United for Mitchell-Lama (CU4M-L), a city-wide group of representatives from cooperative Mitchell-Lama communities – including the Co-op City Coalition to Save Affordable Housing – is recommending a number of rule changes to DHCR to help preserve the remaining stock of affordable MitchellLama housing.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The #1 statement for today is Happy Mother’s Day to mothers and everyone who has ever provided an environment for healthy growth, nurturing and education. The NAACP Co-op City Branch fundraiser, a Pre-Father’s Day Disco, is on Saturday, June 5, at 177 Dreiser Loop Aud. “A” from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Make it a family affair!

The admission is $30 p.p. and music will be presented by “Total Experience,” DJ Stone. The musical menu will reflect music from the past to the present. Let’s all get our dancing shoes dusted off and have a great time. Please reserve your tickets early by calling: 718-379-3504, 718671-7856 or 718-379-1297. We thank Ms. Eleanor Donnelly for her work for this event.

The NAACP issued the following statement today regarding SB1070; a new law in Arizona that gives local law enforcement the right to arrest anyone they suspect is in the country illegally. Governor Jan Brewer signed it into Arizona law on Friday, April 23rd.

“The NAACP is outraged and disappointed that in 2010, a Governor would sign a law that empowers local law enforcement to legally use racial profiling to target entire communities. It is a violation of the respect for human rights that is the moral standard of our nation and it threatens the safety of us all. The law unwisely redirects the role of the Federal Immigration and Naturalization Department to local police officers diverting local resources from fighting crime to investigating undocumented people who might be in this country,” stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “Governor Brewer’s signature on SB1070 is another attempt to roll the clock back on civil rights protections in this country.”

NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock further stated, “The passage of SB1070 is an embarrassment to the equal protection clause in the U.S. Constitution. As an association that has fought for more than 100 years to ensure that basic rights and freedoms would be equally extended to all, it is disheartening to see the State of Arizona enact a law that tramples on the civil rights of Hispanic persons, and one that cannot be enforced without resorting to racial and ethnic profiling. We intend to use the full weight of our 2200 branches and units to ensure that this law is repealed and does not happen in other states across this nation.”

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP encourages you, renew your membership. Make renewal a gift to your mom!

Send your check now to the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, 10475.

May 23rd is the date of our next meeting. Come to Building 31A, ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting. If you have any questions, call (718) 671-7856.

The NAACP website is: www.naacp.org/home/index.htm.

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

—Eva Lazaar

They recommended, among other DHCR rule changes, that all votes during the process of dissolution (privatization) require a 2/3 vote of all shareholders.

CU4ML called on constituent members to urge their respective State Senators and Assemblymen to incorporate these proposals in legislation.

In a letter to the new DHCR Commissioner, the chairperson of CU4M-L wrote: “Under current law, some cooperators in Mitchell-Lama projects are provided an incentive, in the form of a windfall profit, to privatize the development. Much of this windfall is due to the success of the Mitchell-Lama program itself, which tremendously enhances the value of properties in the neighborhood.

Other stakeholders in the program are harmed by privatization, i.e., cooperators who are unable to afford increased carrying charges, people on the waiting list, and taxpayers who have subsidized the program to advance the public interest in affordable housing.”

AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND THE NYS LEGISLATURE Also, in Albany, a number of legislative initiatives also aimed at preserving M-L communities, have passed

in the Assembly – some of them year after year – but remain bottled up in the Senate where the victory of housing-friendly candidates at the polls in the 2008 election has been bypassed by the maneuvers of less housing-friendly State Senators – notably Bronx State Senator Pedro Espada.

Organizational and legislative efforts to save M-L receive little or no coverage either in or out of Co-op City. The May 10th Coalition meeting is an opportunity to catch up on what’s going on in the world of housing, in Co-op City, and elsewhere.

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

For information about us: Visit our web page — www.ctsah.net. Write – CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—St ewa r t E d wa r d s

Co-op City Democratic Club The Co-op City Democratic Club had its first meeting on Monday, April 26 in Bartow Community Center, Room 31. This meeting was in support of the Bronx Democratic County Committee and the Honorable Carl E. Heastie, Chairman, in an effort to unite the Bronx. Mr. Keith Kinch was the speaker for Organizing for America, which is President Barack Obama’s agenda for America.

We were honored to have a united meeting whereas the presidents of the Roosevelt and Tubman Clubs were present, as well as a representative of the Working Families Party. Mr. Kinch expressed the need to organize behind the President now to prepare for his reelection.

He also reminded us that President Obama inherited our current backbreaking economy, the Middle East war, the decline of housing mortgages and the close of the Section 8 program.

Our President (and Congress) is trying to secure universal medical assistance with the Health Care Reform Act. He encourages students to be more competitive by seeking higher education with re-examining and deferring some college loans with Direct Student Loan programs. The next burning issue to be addressed will be the controversial Arizona Immigration Law that their governor just signed.

We need volunteers to do phone banking to help the Democrats win the special election in Pennsylvania.

Anyone who has the time to help out, please call Shirley Saunders, Female District Leader, at (718) 320-0281 for further information as to time and location.

We thank all who were in attendance and the Co-op City Democratic Club was proud to host this meeting. We are looking for an expert to explain the huge Health Care Reform Act to us. The date and location will be announced soon.

—Shirley J. Saunders

Please Don’t Text and/or Talk on The Phone While Driving!

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African-American Association Gen er a l M em b er ship M eet in g – The Association will hold its general membership meeting today, Saturday, May 8th at 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Nate Dukes from the Urbis Community Development organization, who will discuss plans for a Health Fair.

If you attended our Women’s History Month/Haiti Fundraiser and/or the Holistic Health Seminar, please come to give us your comments.

We urge you to attend and bring a neighbor. Tell us your ideas so that we can discuss and implement them. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to send your membership dues of $15 for individual adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that

sustains our community.

M TA C h a nges – The Association has joined with other organizations to address the MTA changes that have been proposed for Co-op City’s bus routes. Please support this effort.

C o-op C it y I n d oor F a ir – The Association members Estelle Rollins, Roger Toppin and Reva Jones participated in the Co-op City Indoor Fair on Sunday. We greeted many of our neighbors, as well as many who came from outside of Co-op City and anticipate their participation in the many activities that we offer.

The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: C u b Scout s – The Cub Scout Pack will meet again on Thursday, May 13th in Dreiser Center, Room 15. All parents will be notified. Call 718-379-5555.

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50 on the lower level. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org to find out about our ministries and pro-

grams. If you are unable to attend church service you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at noon to hear the service.

You are invited to join the Co-op City Baptist Church for midweek worship service on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. for a mid-week spiritual pick up.

Come as you are and spend an hour with the Lord.

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

The Pastor’s Aide Ministry will celebrate their 32nd Anniversary on Sunday,

J ob /E nt r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m – The next meeting is Thursday, June 3rd, 7:009:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. It is open to everyone. Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau will be present.

Those interested must bring a current resume, proper ID and be properly dressed. You might be interviewed.

We also offer Free Computer Classes every third Thursday, with instruction by Mr. Russell Allen. The next one will be held on Thursday, May 20th, 6:15-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. For further information, call Roger Toppin, 718-320-1424.

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

Book Discu ssion P r ogr a m – The next gathering will be Monday, May 10th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please complete reading the book,

“Know Thyself” by Na’im Akbar. All are welcome. 718-379-5555.

Belly Da n cin g – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. There will be a special belly dance production on Saturday, June 19th. Call 646-281-4570.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718-671-8364.

Sa lsa Da n ce P r ogr a m – Thursdays through June 24th, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Auditorium A. C ollege Sch ola r sh ip P r ogr a m – Call 718-379-5555 to obtain a Scholarship Application and Guidelines. The application deadline is May 30.

Be sure to read about the candidates running for the Riverbay Board of Directors so that you can cast your vote on May 26th for the five candidates of your choice.

—F r a n cin e J on es

Co-op City Baptist Church

Blood Pressure

English on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.

Our program can help your child prepare for the ELA, math and science state tests that will be held this spring. Ongoing registration is held during program hours the first two weeks of each month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them for their Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise on May 9. The Ship will sail from Chelsea Piers. Ticket price is adults $125; children, 2-12, $60. Ticket price also includes transportation to the ship. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due now. For additional information call 718671-2964, 718-671-5813, 718-671-7088 or 718-320-3774.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Happy 1st Mother’s Day!

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

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

PIONEER TRANSMISSION and auto repair center Serving the Bronx Community for over 25 Years!

HOURS Monday - Friday: 3564 Boston Rd., Bronx, NY 10469 Corner of Tiemann Ave., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. between Tiemann Sat.: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Kingsland.

718-519-1872

FREE: • Transmission Multi-Check • Loaner Car(when available)

May 16 at our 11 a.m. service. Their guest speaker will be the Rev. Betty Spencer, Associate Minister at Union Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. We invite all to come and celebrate with the Ministry.

On Sunday, May 23, the Youth/Young Adult Choir will celebrate their Anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. We invite all to come in support of our young people.

On Sunday, May 30, the Senior Choir will celebrate their 3rd Anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. All are invited to come and celebrate this day with them.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 offers tutoring in Mathematics and

• Diagnostic Check • Towing - 24 Hours

• Road Test

M o t o r O il C h an g e S pe c ia l

T rans mission Ser vice

$29.95 up to 5 qt. regular motor oil w/filter

$5995

Offer valid w/coupon only. Coupon must be presented before work is started. Exp. 5/31/10

$100 off Valid for one major transmission repair Offer valid with coupon only. Coupon must be presented before work is started. Exp. 5/31/10

• • • •

New Fluid & Pan Gasket Adjust Bands & Linkage Check Modulator & U-Joints Clean Oil Filter (if applicable)

Foreign & Front Wheel overdrive, light trucks additional.

We may refuse to perform these services if transmission check shows a problem already exists.

Offer valid w/coupon only. Coupon must be presented before work is started. Exp. 5/31/10

• • • • ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED! • • • •

I’d like to take this time to wish my wife, Milagros Henriquez, a very Happy Mother’s Day. Nine months ago, our lives were blessed with a beautiful, baby boy who puts a smile on our face everyday. I thank God for him and you. Thank you for taking such good care of our son. Enjoy your very first Mother’s Day. Love you always, —R a lp h

Co-op Insurance

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The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 29 years!

Riverbay Requires Current Co-op Shareholders to Obtain Coverage!

Your Co-op is an Investment Worth Protecting!

Protection to cover your belongings against: • Fire & Smoke • Water damage from plumbing • Vandalism/Riot

We offer:

• Low Premiums

• Protective Device Discounts • Auto-Home Discounts

• 55 & Retired Discounts

• Certain personal liabilities • Guest medical protection • And so much more!

Other Lines of Insurance: • Auto

• Homeowners • Life

The Wright Agency

Agency Owner

We are conveniently located only blocks from Co-op City!

Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(near Eastchester Road)

1435 East Gun Hill Road

718-671-8000 Call Us Today!

Courteous Staff!

Convenient Hours!

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Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Mon., May 10

Chili con carne, white rice, broccoli & cauliflower

Whole wheat bread, applesauce

Line Dancing

Pineapple juice, baked tilapia w/lemon sauce, steak fries, peas & carrots

Crochet & Knitting

Tues., May 11

Turkey loaf w/gravy, red potatoes, brussels sprouts

Sesame chicken, lo mein, string beans

Rye bread, tangerines

Wed., May 12

Apple juice, beef meatloaf w/gravy, egg noodles, chopped spinach

Baked pork chops, yellow rice w/beans, green salad w/dressing

Whole wheat bread, diced pears

Thurs., May 13

Orange juice, Rosemary chicken, yams, green beans

Oven fried chicken, mashed potato, mixed vegs

Rye bread, bananas

Fri., May 14

Orange-pineapple juice, baked hoki w/pepper & onions, yellow rice, tossed salad w/dressing

Breaded flounder, corn on the cob, collard greens

Whole wheat bread, pineapple chunks

Bartow

Library

Library 9:30 - 1 in Rm. 31

Monday, May 10

Einstein

Alert & Alive

10:00 in Rm. 45

10:00 in Rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00 in Rm. 45

Bingo

Around The Lunch Table

11:00 in Rm. 31

11:30 in Rm. 49

Dominoes

Bingo

12:30 in Rm. 31

9:00 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 2

Walking Club 11:00 in Rm. 7

1:00 in Rm. 49

Freestyle Dancing

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Tai Chi

Alert & Alive

Self Defense

11:00 in Rm. 45

10:30 in Rm. 7

10:00 am in Rm 31 (in back room)

Bingo

Mixed Cultural Dance

Current Events 10:00 in Rm 31

Tuesday, May 11

9:30 - 1:00 in Rm. 7

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

1:00 in Rm. 7

10:30 in Aud. A

Dominoes

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

12:30 pm in Rm.31

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bingo

Dominoes

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 45

Wednesday, May 12

Stay Well Exercise Spelling Bee

Line Dancing

10:00 in Rm. 49

11:00 am in Rm. 31 10:30 am in Rm. 31

Spanish Practice Class

Dominoes

10:30 in Computer lab

12:30 in Rm. 31

Blood Pressure

Bingo

1st & 3rd Wednesday 9:00 -10:00 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

Bingo

Thursday, May 13

10:00 in Rm. 31

Library 9:30 am – 1:00 pm in Rm. 31

9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 31

12:30 pm in Rm.31

11:00 a.m. in Rm. 2

Art

10:00 in Rm. 45

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 in Rm. 45

Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m. in Aud. A

“Handi-Flex” 1 p.m.in Aud. A

11:00 in Rm. 49

Drama

Bingo

Blood Pressure

1:00 in Rm. 49

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

Dominoes 10 am, Rm. 45

Art

Spelling Bee

Tai Chi

Library, Exercise, Chat session

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 10:00 in Rm. 31

10:30 in Rm. 7

Dominoes

“Movie Madness” Bingo

Garden Club

1:00 p.m. in Rm. 7

Spelling Bee

Chat session Dominoes

Friday, May 14

9:30 – 1:00 in Rm. 7

10:00 in Rm. 31

Word Games

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

10:00 in Rm. 45

11:00 in Rm. 31

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

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

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Dominoes

Bingo

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

12:30 pm, Rm.31

1:00 in Rm. 49

10:00 in Rm. 7

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

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

11:00 in Rm. 8

10:00-11:30 in Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

Meditative Moments

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

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $10 $3 $10

To register for trips and classes, please call

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

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips H a p p y M ot h er ’s Da y!

C on t in u in g E d u ca t ion cla sses in C o-op C it y — Lehman College, in collaboration with JASA, is offering the following class SPRING 2010: Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Conversational Spanish for Beginners, An Introduction to Hatha Yoga, and an Acting Workshop.

Catalogs can be found at local senior centers in Einstein, Bartow and Dreiser Community Centers and at the JASA Senior Services Office at 2049 Bartow Avenue, near the Co-op City Public Safety Offices and Riverbay management offices.

For more information, please call 718-320-2066. Pick up your catalog today! Registration forms are available at the Bartow Office. Sponsored by Lehman College & JASA. T R I P R E SC H E DUL E D F O R M on d a y a n d Tu esd a y, M a y 17t h a n d 18t h—There are seats available if you are interested. PLEASE SIGN UP FAST TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT-CORNERSTONE PRODUCTIONS presents Sunshine, Lollipops, & Rainbows. $200 per person. ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. (One room, separate beds-for 2 people). Unbeatable valuetrip includes coach bus transportation, 2 days, 1 night stay at Comfort Inn, 5 meals, live Theatre Show & 2 Casinos, Mohegan Sun & 5 hours @ Foxwoods – Lunch at historic 250 year old Daniel Packer Inne, shopping in Olde Mistick Village, unparallelled Live Musical Theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse, a world class gaming experience at the Mohegun Sun, dinner at the Sunburst Buffet or the Season’s Buffet at the Mohegan Sun, one night at the Comfort Inn, breakfast at the Comfort Inn, a visit to Submarine Force Museum, five hours at the Foxwoods Casino, lunch at Foxwoods’ Festival Buffet, a box lunch

for trip home, all taxes, all service charges, $15 free bets, $15 bonus slot play. Further details will be advertised at later date. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. Wood bu r y C om m on s—F O R M AY 13 - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.

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

Ta n ger O u t let s R iver h ea d , NY— Friday, June 4th –Coach Bus –$25.

Price includes 6 hours of shopping.

Tanger One—10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Tanger Two, 1:15-4 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m. Pick-ups-Bartow-8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. Please call to register at any of the local senior centers or at the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. Deposit of $10 is required upon registration. Full payment is due by May 21st.

No r d i c L o d g e L o b st e r F e st Charleston, Rhode Island/Mohegan Sun-Friday, June 25th–$130. Price includes Coach Bus, 5 hours at Mohegan Sun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The casino includes: $10 meal voucher-or free buffet & 1 $10 free bet on the big 6 wheel. Nordic Lodge, 4:30-6:30 p.m. to enjoy a wonderful dinner. Pick-upsBartow-8 a.m.; Dreiser- 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. Departure at 6:30 p.m. Please call to register at any of the local senior centers or at the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. Deposit of $50 is required upon registration. Full payment is due by June 1st.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition of Affordable Housing “Meeting”: Mon., 5/10; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room 28)

DeFoe Townhouse Association “Meeting”: Thurs., 5/13; 7:30 pm (Dreiser Room 2)

EDUCATION Black Forum “Defensive Course”: Sat.,5/15; 9:00 am (Dreiser Room 1)

HOBBIES African-American Association, “Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 5/11; & Thurs., 5/13; 6:00 pm. (Dreiser Room 2); “Salsa Class”, Thurs., 5/13; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 5/12; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

POLITICAL Harriet Tubman Democratic Club: “Meeting” Thurs., 5/13; (Einstein Room 35)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 5/14; 6:00 pm & Sun., 5/16; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 5/16; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 5/11; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 5/13; 5:30 pm & Sun., 5/16; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 5/16; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 5/16; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 5/13; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

SCOUTS Greater NewYork Girl Scouts “Parent Meeting”: Wed., 5/12; 6:00 pm (Bartow Room 28); Girls Meet”: Fri., 5/14; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 9 & 4)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Mon - Fri., 5/10 - 5/14; 8:00 am (Bartow Room 31)

AARP Peachtree Chapter 4997 “Meeting”: Mon., 5/10; 11:00 am (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 5/11; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

Baychester Library Events Two Great Movies of the 1960s Today, Saturday, May 8th • 2 p.m. — HUD. 1963. Directed by Martin Ritt. A drama which portrays the conflict of a Texas ranch family between Hud, a ruthless young man, and his family.

Based on the novel by Larry McMurtry entitled “Horseman”. Featuring Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal and Brandon de Wilde. Won 3 Oscars.

Saturday, May 22nd • 2 p.m. — The Graduate. 1967. Directed by Mike Nichols. Recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock is trapped into an affair with Mrs. Robinson business partner and then finds himself falling in love with her teenage daughter. Featuring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katarine Ross and William Daniels. Won an Oscar.

Wednesday, May 12th • 3:30 p.m. — Special Program for Children — “Fire and Ice” — Get ready for some sizzlin’ excitement! Join us for safe and scientific fun with fire and ice. Learn about the amazing properties of fire and combustion. Then cool off with spectacular demonstrations involving dry ice! Check out the “Big Burp”, the “Screwdriver Sizzle” and the famous “Mad Science Bath,” as we will explore the science behind this frozen gas. For children 5 and older.

Co-op City accomplished Artist, Rafael Tricoche’s original paintings are on display through May.

BOOK SALE — Saturday, May 15th (10 a.m. — 4 p.m.)

Please place donations next to Adult Information Desk in designated area.

Please bring items in good condition: Books • CDs • Videos • DVDs (No textbooks, encylopedia or magazines, please.)

If postponed due to rain, the book sale will take place on Saturday, May 22.

DONATIONS ACCEPTED — Today, Saturday, May 8th — Monday, May 10th Kids Games on Wii & Nintendo — Monday, May 10th, 17th, 24th • 3:30 p.m.

Teen Tag — Tuesday, May 11th, 18th, 25th • 4 p.m.

Read Aloud — Wednesday, May 19th • 3:30 p.m.

Chess Club — Thursday, May 6th, 13th, 20th • 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Group — Friday, May 28th • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives! • Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) (except May 13) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

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

718.379.6700

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : The next meeting of AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 is scheduled for Monday, May 10th at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A.” Please come early to pay for your trips and fellowship before the meeting.

REMINDER: “Come & Go With Us”” – Join AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 at our “Year-end Outdoor Celebration” at Craigmeur Resort in Morris County Park (NJ) on MONDAY, JUNE 14 — $95/person. You will enjoy an All-U-Can-Eat, all inclusive meal in addition to outdoor recreational activities (swimming, horseshoe pits, miniature golf, ping-pong tables, play cards, board games, etc.) the entire day.

Contact Delores, 718 379-2176 to be added to the list. You will be able to pickup your tickets at the May 10th meeting.

Heartfelt Condolence to Willis Morris on the loss of her aunt, Wilhelmina Hawkins.

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

2010 T OUR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S: June 4 (Fri.) –5-hour stay at Mohegan Sun Casino w/a cash bonus; buffet dinner; Patti LaBelle in concert (in CT); Mid-mezzanine seats (suggest that you bring a “buddy” to walk home with you – late return) – $125/person – SOLD OUT (a waiting list is available)) …contact Wini/Delores.

July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in-1

Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boat ride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino (to be announced) – $75 – contact Jeanne - 718 379-3742.

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

August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden. Final payment due May 14 – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

2011 SAVE T H E DAT E January 19-29 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape;; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit due at registration; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718 379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Seniors Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and grandmothers.

Wednesday, May 12 — Bingo Game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2.00 For members only. Refreshments served.

Thursday, May 20 — General meeting for all members. Time is 1:30 p.m. in room 38. Refreshments served. Mr. James McKenzie promised he will attend.

Tuesday, May 25 — Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price is $27.00.

Rebate is $30 slot play. Don’t forget your picture I.D. card. Pickup time is 8 a.m. at our three usual bus stops. Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, June 9 — Royal Manor Show and Luncheon. Price $60.00 (Sixty Dollars) Pickup time is 9:30 a.m. at our three usual bus stops. Menu: pasta, salad, roast beef, chicken, dessert, coffee, tea,

soda and wine on table. And one hour open bar.

Thursday, July 15 — Going to Platzl Brauhaus; a day of delicious food, lots of fun and games and Olympic-size pool. Price is $56.00 (Fifty Six Dollars) Pickup time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual three bus stops.

Thursday, November 11 — Going to Seashore Restaurant in City Island. This is our end of year party. Price is $50.00 for members and $54.00 for non-members.

You’ll have seven entrees to choose from.

Music by Mr. Willard. Time is 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

See Ann or Mary for more information; come to 135 Einstein Center in room 39, Mon.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 718-379-96l3. We accept deposits or full payments.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Birthday is wished to all. Enjoy.

Reminder: Wednesday, May 12th pickup time starting at Einstein Loop starting at 7 a.m. followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday June 24 — Le Neve for luncheon and show, The Rat Pack, great entertainment by sound-a-likes to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop. It’s nostalgia at its best by the impersonators. Cost per person is $70 due to the hiked cost of chartered

buses. The menu is as follows: cold antipasto platter, pasta with vodka sauce, roast beef and roasted chicken, potato, vegetables, special dessert, coffee, tea, wine, beer, soda and most of all, one-hour open bar. Partial or full payments are accepted. Everyone is welcome.

Please call Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718-671-2958, or Lydia at 718671-3005.

Good health and healing is wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

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Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, May 15th, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Bla ck F or u m Aer ob ics cla sses Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 12 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium

A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person.

Please call to register, (718) 320-8035.

New Yor k Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035.

E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m - New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center.

Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your

card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

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

Ba b y food n ow a va ila b le We have baby food for children 8 months to juniors, and baby cereal for 6 months old and up.

Volu n t eer s u r gen t ly n eed ed !

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

P lea se h elp u s t o h elp you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs.

We ask the community to donate $1 - $5

to the Black Forum of Co-op City.

Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

I t ’s T im e To G et I nvolved Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call us, (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y The fee is only $5 a year, per person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Ton y I llis

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. invites the community to break Bread and celebrate the spiritual leaders of Co-op City at our Pastors’ Recognition Day Celebration on Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pelham Bay Diner Banquet Room, 1920 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Guest Speaker —The Dynamic Rev. Edward Alexander Mulraine, Pastor of the United Baptist Tabernacle.

H on or ees: Pastors Anthony and Andree Davis, Rev. Elisamuel “Sam Colon,“ Rabbi Kronengold, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Rev. Dr. Alvarez-Plaud, Archbishop Angelo Rosario, Rev. R. Sibblies, Rev. Dr. Williamson S. Taylor,

Pastor Deborah Jenkins, Pastor P. Crespo, Minister Vernon Little, Pastor Ann L. Palmore, Father Rossi, Bishop Nancy Rosario, Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams.

Donation: $35. For tickets and information, please call: 718-379-3494, 718671-9610 or 718-379-0910. Next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, June 1, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room15.

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, 1-718-3201861.

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 writing 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 the information about events and issues.

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

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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

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2 0 1 0 R i v e r b a y B o a r d E l e c t i o n ✫✫✫ Candidates statements appear on pages 24-30 • Candidate order determined by lottery.

NOTE: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN ARE SOLEY 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 26, 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 25, 2010, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after Wednesday, May 26, 2010.

2010 Board Election Schedule Saturday, May 8

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

Wednesday, May 12

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

Saturday, May 15

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

Saturday, May 22

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

Wednesday, May 26

Annual Meeting Begins; Voting from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Vote Tally - 8:00 p.m. Room 31 Bartow

Thursday, May 27

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

Wednesday, June 9

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

— Remember to VOTE — WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010

2010 Riverbay Candidates Herbert Moreira-Brown Frank Belcher Leah Graham Andrea Leslie* Helen Atkins* Yolanda Canales-Schumann Lauretta J. Jaysura Raymond Tirado Tony Illis* Michelle S. Davy* Krystal Serrano Evelyn Santiago* Bruce Gitelson Bernard Cylich *Denotes incumbents

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Notice of Annual Meeting

VOT I NG 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 26, 2010, 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) 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) 100 Debs Place (Bldg. 1OC) 100 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11A) 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)

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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. 20B) 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 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 29A) 4220 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 29B) 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 29C) 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 30A) 4100 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 30B) 100 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31A)

120 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31B) 4180 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 32A) 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 32B) 140 Elgar Place (Bldg. 33) 120 Elgar Place (Bldg. 34) 100 Elgar Place (Bldg. 35) Town h ou ses Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26C) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11C) 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 718-320-3300, ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked no later than May 25, 2010, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after May 26, 2010.

In the event it is determined that a quorum has not been achieved by machine voting on May 26, 2010, 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 Corporation’s Public Safety officers. Commencing Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the above 65 building lobbies from Riverbay’s poll workers, for eligible shareholders to vote who did not vote on May 26, 2010, until a quorum is achieved.

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Herbert Moreira-Brown

THE TEAM

Andrea Leslie

and the will of the shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation.

Under New York State law, a corporation is governed by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may govern the corporation directly or it may delegate its day-to-day responsibilities to a management team. But the Board remains responsible for the actions of its management team and the management team must follow the directives of its board. The management team does not have the power to set policy and must follow the policies set by the board or resign. In my next two articles, I will address my vision for improving the operations of the Riverbay Corporation.

FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Elect Us — We’ll Make A Difference!

WE PLEDGE TO: • Protect shareholders' confidential information from Credit Agencies.

• Save our youth and day care centers from EVICTION! • Remain in the Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Open & televise ALL Board meetings, hold monthly gallery sessions.

• Return to in-house General Manager.

• Stop outsourcing, end nepotism and employ union labor.

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

I, Herbert Moreira-Brown, am a candidate for the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors. I am an attorney and counselor-at-law by profession and my area of practice is as a litigator (trial attorney) specializing in civil rights and personal injury cases.

I am running for a seat on the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors because in the past year, several events have caused me to have serious concerns about the direction of our beloved Co-op City. The first of which was the invalidation of two candidates to the Riverbay Board in May, 2009. It is incomprehensible that Yolanda Canales Schumann (one-year term) and Bernard Cylich (three-year term) were denied seats because they were indebted to Riverbay. Once a candidate is certified to run and placed on the ballot for election, then they should be seated if the shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation elect them to the board in a valid election. Never again should the shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation be disenfranchised by the callous and irresponsible vote of the Majority of the Riverbay Board of Directors. I pledge that if I am elected to the Board that I will respect the voice

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MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫ Frank Belcher Am I qualified to serve on the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors? My answer to that question is a resounding yes. When I look at the makeup of this present board I am thoroughly convinced I would bring something to this board that is totally lacking: leadership. If there were leadership on this board there wouldn’t be so many serious issues that are never addressed, issues that constitute health and safety hazards to the residents of this community; issues that have languished for years.

When it comes to the issues of registered sex offenders living in this community; continuous problems with elevated levels of mold in our apartments and unsanitary conditions created by the Canadian Geese, it is evident this present board is devoid of leadership.

As a member of the board I would be willing to address all issues raised by the shareholders whether I agree or disagree with the issue.

My education is limited to twelve years and a few months of higher learning. Lacking a degree from a university has never hindered my progress in life.

Many years I held a managerial position with a major company, which I’m

WANT CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP? VOTE ✔ FRANK BELCHER! proud to say was very successful.

I am very proud of my reputation as an innovator; someone who could improvise as well as compromise in order to get the job done.

By electing me to a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors would be a plus for the entire community. You would be electing someone who is honest and serious. I would never betray your trust; I am prepared to fight your fight.

You say you want change. Well, change has to start somewhere so let it start with FRANK BELCHER. Let me be your eyes, ears and voice on the board.

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Riverbay Board of Directors Election Wednesday, May 26th 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. in your building lobby.

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Co-op City Times / May 8, 2010

Leah Graham

THE TEAM

Andrea Leslie

iors, the disabled and our youth deserve better. My goal is to restore values, fairness, quality of life, and management oversight. That is my promise to you.

I believe these skills are essential to make the right decisions on behalf of shareholders. I have these skills, and the passion. I am that candidate.

On Wednesday May 26, 2010 vote for the TEAM FOR CHANGE, we will make a difference: Bernard Cylich, Yolanda Canales-Schumann, Andrea Leslie, Herbert Moreira-Brown and myself.

Votar por el EQUIPO PARA EL CAMBIO, vamos a hacer una diferencia. Vota por los 5 de nosotros. Gracias.

Support Our Troops & Remember Our Veterans. Thank you.

FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Elect Us — We’ll Make A Difference!

WE PLEDGE TO: • Protect shareholders' confidential information from Credit Agencies.

• Save our youth and day care centers from EVICTION! • Remain in the Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Open & televise ALL Board meetings, hold monthly gallery sessions.

• Return to in-house General Manager.

• Stop outsourcing, end nepotism and employ union labor.

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

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

If elected, I will use my leadership skills, education & experience to help establish policies that will protect shareholders and their families, bridge communication gaps and advocate for improved quality services in and around our community.

I have been a shareholder in Co-op City for 11 years and actively involved in various community activities such as the food pantry, serving on committees, attending organization events & meetings, as well as serving as the vice president of my building association.

My professional background includes 10 years experience in the field of management, advocacy and quality and 12 years as a Management & Operations analyst and certified instructor. My education background is in accounting & statistics.

I am running in this election because I care about the future of our community. I care about quality of life issues affecting our families, the types of contracts and contractors we do business with, our finances, and capital improvement projects such as window replacements, still not completed in many shareholders’ apartments.

The Co-op City working class, sen-

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Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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THE TEAM

Andrea Leslie

debt. On their watch, reserve funds of over $90 million have been depleted.

There is no financial cushion in case of a major emergency. I advocate saving $1.6 million a year by returning to a general manager who will be directed by the Board. It will be a new day for Co-op City when the Board sets policy rather than being directed by a Real Estate Management Company.

It is not over until we have won our community back and shareholders are respected. We deserve the best.

Keep your eyes on the prize.

Nosotros merecemos mejor.

Mantenan su vista en el premio.

Re-elect Andrea Leslie, and elect Bernard Cylich, Yolanda CanalesSchumann, Herbert Moreira-Brown, Leah Graham.

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FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Elect Us — We’ll Make A Difference!

WE PLEDGE TO: • Protect shareholders' confidential information from Credit Agencies.

• Save our youth and day care centers from EVICTION! • Remain in the Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Open & televise ALL Board meetings, hold monthly gallery sessions.

• Return to in-house General Manager.

• Stop outsourcing, end nepotism and employ union labor.

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

Thank you all for your support and encouragement during my past term in office. Thanks for letting me serve you and my community. Being a member of the Board is hard work — when it’s taken seriously. I take it seriously enough to fight for the community I love. I know its potential to be a beacon of well managed and affordable housing.

I’m running for reelection to continue trying to restore Board accountability, integrity and transparency. I’ll continue advocating open and televised Board meetings, because without informed and involved shareholders we are not a cooperative. As long as you remain locked out of the boardroom, I’ll continue keeping you informed. I’ll continue voting no on resolutions that aren’t budgeted or properly funded.

When management insisted on starting the greenway restoration without funding, I voted no. We now have a mud pile in the middle of the community and a window restoration project that is incomplete. I’ll continue to advocate for you when management implements unauthorized policies, and attempts to reveal cooperators’ confidential information to outside agencies.

Our current management company has managed us into unprecedented

MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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Helen Atkins I would like to begin by thanking the cooperators for giving me the opportunity to serve two terms on the Riverbay Board and to say I am running for reelection because I want to continue working to keep Co-op City moving forward.

I think Co-op City is the best place to live in the world and I have been proud to have played a part in the major accomplishments achieved in recent years. I find it hard to believe when I was first elected to the Board, the community was in crisis and disarray. Five of the eight garages had been ordered closed and we weren’t sure how we were going to continue paying our mortgage to the State of New York’s Housing Finance Agency.

Well, a lot of positive things have happened since then. Not only do we have eight garages open again, garages which have been greatly improved, but we also now have an operating cogeneration plant which will make Co-op City energy self-sufficient, as well as bring us significant savings in the cost of generating our energy needs.

As far as my background, I retired after working 29 years as a legal secretary for a very prestigious law firm, which provided me with vital experience that has helped me tremendously while serving on the Board, where I’ve previ-

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Commit ted to the Community Dedicated to Progress Helen ATKINS

ously served as Treasurer of the Corporation, and am currently the Chair of the Audit Committee.

I currently work part-time for the JASA organization as an assistant project director and also serve as an AARP Advocate, which honored me. I also am proud to serve as president of the Building 18 Association, and am a member of Community Protestant Church, where I have the pleasure of serving as President of the senior Usher Board Ministry.

I respectfully hope you, the shareholders, will vote to reelect me and also vote for my running mates, Lauretta Jaysura, Ray Tirado, Evelyn Santiago, and Krystal Serrano for the Riverbay Board of Directors this year.

Krystal SERRANO

Lauretta JAYSURA

Raymond TIRADO

Evelyn SANTIAGO

PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE MANY NEEDS OF OUR HOME - CO-OP CITY! ✰ Moving forward with Capital projects and improvements ✰ Completing the window replacement program by end of year ✰ Increasing savings & generating revenue, from cogeneration plant ✰ Pledge to prevent carrying charge increases due to major savings in energy costs ✰ Promising to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

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Andrea Leslie

affordable homes for present and future working families. We also have a general manager with sufficient supporting staff, so why do we continue to retain Marion Scott Management Company paying out millions? Windows and balconies are not completed because money has ran-out. We see projects that are started in Co-op City and are not completed because money ran out.

With over 90% of occupancy and our carrying charges soaring, how and where is our money being spent?

Prioritizing and good management are in order.

Vote for Cylich, Graham, Leslie, Moreira-Brown and CanalesSchumann. We will make a difference.

“Vote y participant.”

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FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Elect Us — We’ll Make A Difference!

WE PLEDGE TO: • Protect shareholders' confidential information from Credit Agencies.

• Save our youth and day care centers from EVICTION! • Remain in the Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Open & televise ALL Board meetings, hold monthly gallery sessions.

• Return to in-house General Manager.

• Stop outsourcing, end nepotism and employ union labor.

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

Hello, I am Yolanda Canales Schumann, and I hope you remember my name from last year, when my team-mate and I were disqualified from the 2009 Riverbay Board election. Needless to say, it was an exhausting, drag-out fiasco. What resonated in my mind is the fact that over 2,000 votes were overturned disenfranchising the will of the shareholders.

This election year, we have to be more cognizant of the choices we make, using our votes to put people on the board who represent our needs, concerns and ideals. The most poignant image of our management, Marion Scott, is the fact that they do not have our best interest in mind.

Management continues to out-source painting, plastering and flooring contracts costing us millions, instead of utilizing in-house staff and saving millions. Repairing our garage was projected at $45 Million and ended up costing $110 Million. The co-generation was estimated at $67 Million and cost us $90 Million. And after years of broken promises to have open board meetings, we are no closer to establishing transparency and participation for the cooperators.

In these difficult, troubled economic times, we need to remain in the Mitchell-Lama Program to ensure

THE TEAM

MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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Co-op City Times / May 8, 2010

Lauretta J. Jaysura I am proud to be running with Helen Atkins this year for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors to help continue the progress which has been achieved under the leadership of President Othelia Jones.

For the life of me, I am continuously amazed at the constant sniping, harping, and complaints of some about our great community. I love Co-op City and when I look around at other communities, and the troubled economic situation in the city, the state, and throughout much of the country, I am so grateful to live here, which is without a doubt the best housing buy in the New York City area.

I think Co-op City is great, and I am seeking election to the Board to help make a great community even better. I look ahead and am happy to see we are moving in a positive direction with even more positive accomplishments just waiting on the horizon, such as the complete utilization of our cogeneration plant to reduce energy costs, thus saving money which can be used to provide essential services without the need for carrying charge increases.

I recently retired from Jacobi

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Medical Center after over 25 years of working in hospitals in NYC, serving in upper management and supervisory positions, where I also was involved in training others. I am a graduate of Bronx Community College, and have continued studying different aspects and methodologies for effective management of both companies and government.

I hope you will vote for me this year for the Riverbay Board, as well as for Helen Atkins, and our running mates, Raymond Tirado, Evelyn Santiago, and Krystal Serrano to help keep Co-op City moving forward.

Raymond TIRADO

Evelyn SANTIAGO

Helen ATKINS

Krystal SERRANO

PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE MANY NEEDS OF OUR HOME - CO-OP CITY! ✰ Moving forward with Capital projects and improvements ✰ Completing the window replacement program by end of year ✰ Increasing savings & generating revenue, from cogeneration plant ✰ Pledge to prevent carrying charge increases due to major savings in energy costs ✰ Promising to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫ Raymond Tirado My wife and I have been raising our family in Co-op City since 1990.

I am seeking a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors for one reason and one reason alone and that is to help benefit Co-op City and its people.

Like you, I have seen the need for a change in some of the policies here and also much needed year-round programs for our youth, families and our under utilized seniors who I feel have a wealth of knowledge and experience which we can all benefit from.

I feel that Co-op City can emerge as a shining model in New York City if the proper candidates are elected and follow a unified course of honesty, integrity and progression.

Commitment to our community is something I believe in very strongly and I have served on our Board of Education’s District # 11 Community Education Council as a parent member, as well as on several of our own committees and currently am a proud member of Co-op City’s first Community Emergency Response Team - CERT # 10.

For the past 20 years, I have served the public with the New York City Transit Authority as a Protection Agent.

I have experience in property manage-

Committed to the Community De di cat ed to P ro gr e s s Raymond TIRADO

ment, contactor/contract negotiations and mortgage/mortgage refinancing.

During the petition process, many of you discussed your feelings with me, and as I promised, I will keep the best interests of our community first and foremost.

For those who said to me, “I’m not interested”, I say to you, bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote. As a community, we must strive to engage ourselves in the upcoming election and choose the candidates that will represent us best.

Please vote for me, Raymond Tirado, and my teammates, Helen Atkins, Evelyn Santiago, Lauretta Jaysura and Krystal Serrano.

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Evelyn SANTIAGO

Helen ATKINS

Krystal SERRANO

Lauretta JAYSURA

PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE MANY NEEDS OF OUR HOME - CO-OP CITY! ✰ Moving forward with Capital projects and improvements ✰ Completing the window replacement program by end of year ✰ Increasing savings & generating revenue, from cogeneration plant ✰ Pledge to prevent carrying charge increases due to major savings in energy costs ✰ Promising to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

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and hiding from them.

Beware of hand-picked candidates who would continue to allow Co-op City to fall into near ruins because of an unchecked management firm when I believe what we need is a strong, professional General Manager who would cost us a lot less than $1.6 million per year.

I’m asking you, the shareholders, to please vote to reelect me, Tony Illis, and also elect Michelle S. Davy, an individual who has a lot of integrity, experience and heart, to the Riverbay Board to help bring about long necessary changes.

THE CHOICE IS CLEAR RE-ELECT

TONY ILLIS

NEW VISION

I am seeking reelection to the Board of Directors because I believe there is still much work to be done to change the culture at Riverbay Corporation so it is more responsive to the needs and best interests of you, the cooperators.

Co-op City residents have been through the mill over the last few years, with management “nickel and diming” us to death in these troubled economic times. We are made to suffer for management projects that are not completed in time, and rarely, if ever, come in under the initial budget.

The fact that management believes it can do whatever it wants without proper input from the board, and the community, is a situation that has to change.

It’s time for all of us to come together and unite to achieve commonsense solutions. * * I believe we should have an open Board meeting policy where cooperators are urged to attend and participate. * * Don’t you think it’s time for a Board that operates more openly? * * Don’t you think it’s time for a Board that welcomes the opinions and talents of our people instead of fearing

NEW DIRECTION

Tony Illis

MICHELLE S. DAVY

DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO PROGRESS • SUPPORT COST CONTROL OF OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS • SUPPORT REMAINING IN THE MITCHELL-LLAMA CO-OP PROGRAM • RE-ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY WITH COOPERATORS, BOARD AND MANAGEMENT • ADVOCATED FOR RAISING CEILINGS FOR SCRIE AND DRIE COOPERATORS • NEGOTIATE FAIRLY WITH OUR TEEN AND CHILD CARE CENTERS • “NO” TO REPORTING SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION TO CREDIT AGENCIES

BREAKING BARRIERS FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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ment projects.

I strongly support cost control of operating and capital improvement projects; remaining in the Mitchell Lama Program; re-establishing communication and transparency among cooperators, board, and management; supporting our youth and child care centers; and saying “NO” to providing shareholders’ information to credit agencies.

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 in this community.

The Choice is Clear ~ Re-Elect Michelle S. Davy and Tony IIIis to the Riverbay Board of Directors. Strong leadership makes a secure future.

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THE CHOICE IS CLEAR RE-ELECT

MICHELLE S. DAVY

NEW VISION

To all my petition supporters, thank you for the opportunity to once again run in Riverbay Board of Directors’ election!

Serving on the Board for the past year has been a learning experience while gaining knowledge of the operations of the corporation. Serving as co-Chair on the Sales and Contract Compliance Committees has given me an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with Board Directors, department heads and cooperators in order to examine, monitor, and recommend improvement of processes for the benefit of the community.

I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Management, Cum Laude, at Iona College, NY. I bring 21 years of professional experience in procurement to the Board. I also have many years of experience in managing competitive procurements for the acquisition of goods and services through Request for Proposals (RFP), bids and contract negotiations. While serving on the Board, I’ve experienced first hand the many complex contracts presented to the Board. My experience allowed me to ask relative questions to ascertain the reasonableness of terms, conditions and pricing. In addition, I recognized the need for clarity of information presented on Board resolutions and cost control of capital improve-

NEW DIRECTION

Michelle S. Davy

TONY ILLIS

DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO PROGRESS • SUPPORT COST CONTROL OF OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS • SUPPORT REMAINING IN THE MITCHELL-LLAMA CO-OP PROGRAM • RE-ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY WITH COOPERATORS, BOARD AND MANAGEMENT • NEGOTIATE FAIRLY WITH OUR TEEN AND CHILD CARE CENTERS • “NO” TO REPORTING SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION TO CREDIT AGENCIES

BREAKING BARRIERS FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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Co-op City Times / May 8, 2010

Krystal Serrano I have always believed in giving back to the community and that is why I am running for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors. A community is made up of the people who live within it, and through responsible leadership, commitment and dedication, a great community like Co-op City can be made even better.

Over the years, I have devoted my time and energy to community service throughout the five boroughs of New York City, as well as Rockland and Westchester County. I have been honored to work with and help a wide diversity of people facing all kinds of problems and challenges, from medical to financial, and to have the privilege of making them aware of specific services which could benefit them.

As a former Auxiliary Police Officer, my love of the people of New York City, and Co-op City, in particular, prompted me at that time to serve on the Board of Directors of the “Bronx Clergy Task Force,” an initiative of the Bronx Borough President’s

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office of faith based organizations, which provided me with invaluable experience.

I want to become a member of the Riverbay Board, with the support of you, the cooperators, to help keep Coop City moving forward by ensuring delivery of essential services in the most cost effective manner possible.

Please vote for me, Krystal Serrano, and my running mates, Lauretta Jaysura, Raymond Tirado, Evelyn Santiago, and Helen Atkins.

Lauretta JAYSURA

Raymond TIRADO

Evelyn SANTIAGO

Helen ATKINS

PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE MANY NEEDS OF OUR HOME - CO-OP CITY! ✰ Moving forward with Capital projects and improvements ✰ Completing the window replacement program by end of year ✰ Increasing savings & generating revenue, from cogeneration plant ✰ Pledge to prevent carrying charge increases due to major savings in energy costs ✰ Promising to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫ Evelyn Santiago I have been a resident of Co-op City for over 24 years. I raised my children here and have been involved in many of the schools and community projects. As President of the Building 10 Association, my leadership has brought about many changes that have benefited the families of Coop City. I am an advocate of the parents and children of our community.

When elected, I will continue my work to enrich the experiences of our family/shareholders, as well as provide a forum to address your concerns and interests. Remember, your issues are my issues.

My husband and I moved here 24 years ago, attracted by a clean, ethnically diverse, family oriented community with large apartments, accessible parking and a lovely greenway. Elect board members who are able to provide stewardship and care and concern of the cooperatives’ needs, and are guided not by personal gain, but by the cooperatives’ interests.

I exhort you, the residents of Coop City, to come out and make your voices heard. Cast your vote on May 26, 2010. You will have the opportunity to elect candidates that will work towards maintaining and providing

Committed to the Community De di cat ed to P ro gr e s s Evelyn SANTIAGO

the best for you.

I am running for re-election to the Riverbay Board of Directors because I want to have an impact on the forward progression of our community.

I will be strongly recommending that the Board have training (a resolution that was already passed but not enforced) to ensure a unified course of action by board members. Together we can make a difference. We can do it with your vote! Our future depends on who your votes put on the board.

Vote for Evelyn Santiago and the team that will work for you! Helen Atkins, Krystal Serrano, Mrs. Lauretta Jaysura and Mr. Raymond Tirado. We care about Co-op City!!

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Helen ATKINS

Krystal SERRANO

Lauretta JAYSURA

Raymond TIRADO

PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE MANY NEEDS OF OUR HOME - CO-OP CITY! ✰ Moving forward with Capital projects and improvements ✰ Completing the window replacement program by end of year ✰ Increasing savings & generating revenue, from cogeneration plant ✰ Pledge to prevent carrying charge increases due to major savings in energy costs ✰ Promising to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

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Bruce Gitelson ELECT Bruce Gitelson, a resident of Section 5 for 39 years to the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Who Am I? I have lived in Co-op City for 39 years and retired in 2005. I am an Electrical Engineer with a Masters in Computer Science. I was an IT System Architect for the last 20 of the 41 years with Verizon. I oversaw the development and deployment of large nationwide ordering applications. By training, I required real facts to determine where I stood on all issues.

I am running as an independent candidate for the Board to open up Coop City management and allow shareholders to see where we stand in restoring our community, both physically and financially, and to inspire shareholders to get involved in rebuilding our community.

What I would like to accomplish is shown in my election flyer. I have always been someone that looks for fresh, workable solutions to current problems, rather than retrying old solutions.

I have three platform objectives: 1. Open communications — Communication between Riverbay and shareholders • The Board to require Marion Scott Real Estate (MSRE) to provide timely ongoing projects’ information, i.e.

Project status, dollars contracted, spent and required to complete project.

• Board and MSRE to hold three joint forums annually, so that shareholders will have three chances to get their questions answered.

• MSRE to enhance the Riverbay website to include the latest copy of the Riverbay By-laws, also place a copy in the Baychester branch of the public library.

2. Feasibility Study — The Time is Now Week 2 3. Out of the Box problem solving Week 3 Why you should vote for me: I will stand up for all shareholder‘s rights; I am a problem solver; I am independent and dedicated to opening the workings of the Board, Management to the scrutiny of the shareholders.

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Andrea Leslie

Completion of window replacement is also years late. Board members who blithely approve extra millions to a bump-on-a-log-management company year after year, become “economical” when it comes to youth and day care centers in Section 5.

We can do better. We must do better.

Elect the Team For Change: Yolanda Canales Schumann, Andrea Leslie, Leah Graham, Bernard Cylich, Herbert Moreira-Brown.

Voten por nosotros - ahorren millions. Nosotros no vamos a desolojar a la juventud de sus centros. Protejeremos su informacion confidencial.

FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Elect Us — We’ll Make A Difference!

WE PLEDGE TO: • Protect shareholders' confidential information from Credit Agencies.

• Save our youth and day care centers from EVICTION! • Remain in the Mitchell-Lama Program.

• Open & televise ALL Board meetings, hold monthly gallery sessions.

• Return to in-house General Manager.

• Stop outsourcing, end nepotism and employ union labor.

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

Nearly a thousand workers of every imaginable skill manage to keep Co-op City running: engineers, lawyers, architects, social workers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, (you name it; we’ve got it!) Yet we stay saddled to an expensive Real Estate Managing Company. What are they managing and how did they get here?

Eleven years ago, a Riverbay Board approved an emergency resolution introduced by a former President who was later jailed for kickbacks and bribery, bringing a bump-in-the-log Real Estate Management Company to Co-op City – costing us hundreds of thousands more than the replaced general manager.

Look at the record. In my opinion, outsourcing of painting/plastering increased the cost to Riverbay by at least $2 million a year. Outsourcing flooring work again cost Riverbay millions more than if performed in-house. Garage repair projected to cost $45 million wound up costing $110 million.

Co-generation work projected to cost $67 million is winding up costing more than $90 million and completion is more than two years late.

THE TEAM

MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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R iver b a y Boa r d E lect ion R u les a n d R egu la t ion s G E NE R AL R UL E S AND R E G UL AT I O NS R E L AT I VE T O T H E R I VE R BAY C O R P O R AT I O N’S BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S E L E C T I O N AND T H E ANNUAL SH AR E H O L DE R S M E E T I NG G OVE R NE D BY R I VE R BAY C O R P O R AT I O N BY-L AW S W E DNE SDAY, M AY 26, 2010 A. G E NE R AL RUL E S 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, (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 January 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 Counsel or 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 April 12, 2010 5. Voting will be on May 26, 2010 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. RUL E S F O R E L I G I BI L I T Y OF C ANDI DAT E S 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidates 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.

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 peti-

tion 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 . RUL E S F O R C E RT I F I C AT I ON OF C ANDI DAT E S 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 29, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and 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 seventyfive (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 any one candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be verifiable,

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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, April 12, 2010 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 20, 2010. 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. C AM PAI G NI NG STANDAR DS O F C O NDUC T 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 O F C O -O P C I T Y FAC I L I T I E S F O R C AM PAI GN AC T I VI T I E S 1. There shall be two official candidates’ forum,. One forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in Auditorium B Dreiser Center, at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Monday, May 17, 2010 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45, at 7:30 p.m. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personell must use audio or video equipment at either forum. All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forum. If a (Continued on next page)

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R iver b a y Boa r d E lect ion R u les a n d R egu la t ion s (Continued from previous page) 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 am, Monday, March 15, 2010 and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2010.

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 pictures 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, May 8, 2010 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, May 8, 2010 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each can-

didate’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 20, 2010 at 8:00 pm, 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. BAL L OT I NG AND C E RT I F I C AT I O N 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 26, 2010, 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

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Committee the name of the observer along with their petitions. The observer shall not interfere in any way with the tallying procedures.

4. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will assist the Corporation with the election for directors, in accordance with the governance of the New York State Election Law, Chapter #3-224, which permits the opportunity for such entities as Riverbay Corporation to utilize voting 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 26, 2010, 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 (Continued on next page)

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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 and delivered to each apartment in Co-op City.

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 26, 2010, and secured by the Corporation’s Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay’s poll workers for eli-

gible shareholders who did not vote on May 26, 2010.

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 By-laws. 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 June 3, 2010, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times G . DI SQ UAL I F I C AT I O N O F C ANDI DAT E S F O R M I SC O NDUC T 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: 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 pm 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 0 (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 NG E 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, June 3, 2010. 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 0 (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to disqual-

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ify 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 thefinal 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 Rules were unanimously approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Othelia Jones, President-Riverbay Corporation, Date: 5/6/10.

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Baychester Visual Arts Baychester Visual Arts Association, in celebration of Bronx Month, presents an art exhibit in the Baychester branch public library at the Bartow Mall in Co-op City. It begins on Saturday, June 5, and will run through Sat., June 26th. Stop by and visit and you will see the quality work that students – under the tutelage of Moses Groves, our own art instructor – have created.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is the time to take the opportunity to explore your creativity. BVA

gives expert art instruction so that you will be painting and drawing pictures worthy of display. It’s relaxing while learning a wonderful skill. Come to Room 5 on Tuesday and you will be glad you did.

Art classes are held on Tuesdays. There are three sessions on Tuesdays to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. There are 10 weeks of classes with 20 hours of instruction for $60 and a membership fee of $35. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these Tuesday

classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at New York University and the Art Students League.

He exhibits in the New York and New Jersey area. You can stop by any Tuesday to join us and feel the satisfaction of creating your own pictures.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. Your support – as members, donators, and events’ supporters – is sorely needed and appreciated. So

make a donation to Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc. – it’s tax deductible.

Checks can be mailed to BVA, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Contact Moses Groves at 201-8620847 for more information.

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

—Sylvia Lochansky

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level.

Telephone: (718) 320-0844.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study

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

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

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 15—Third Annual Luncheon at Eastwood Manor from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. with a rolling bar. Tickets are $75 and are still available. Please call (718) 320-0844 to purchase tickets.

Cruise to Toronto/Niagara Falls,

Canada, Friday, September 3rd through Monday, September 6th. Please call (718) 320-0844 for more information.

I will exalt you, O God my King, and bless your Name for ever and ever (Psalm 145).

—Kevin Wallace

Building 19 Association Happy Mother’s Day! Building 19 Association is honoring our mothers with a beautiful rose on Saturday, May 8th between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the lobby.

We will also be raffling off two spa baskets for $5 per raffle that will make wonderful gifts.

Tickets are going fast, but there are

still seats left to join us on a day trip on June 12th to Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City. Tickets are $35 each with a rebate to be announced in the coming weeks. For

further information and tickets, please call DaReese at 718-320-3904 or me at 347-427-4746.

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

CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School- 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services- Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. - 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 HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Soul Sisters Reading Network meets on May 15th, 10 a.m. at the Annex for the reading of WENCH by Dolen PerkinsValdez. Learn what folks are saying about the book and the author on Facebook and at dolenperkinsvaldez.com. Back by popular demand - CRAFT WORKSHOP! May 15th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; May 22nd, 10:00 a.m. – noon and June 5th, 9:00 a.m.- noon. Fee: $5 per session; $8 for new registrants, which includes supplies. For additional information or to RSVP your attendance, contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193. Light refreshments served.

Sunday, May 16, 11:00 a.m. - Joint Anniversary Service of the Men’s Fellowship and Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry. Our guest preacher will be Rev. J. Loren Russell, Associate Minister, Goodwill Baptist Church and Greater Universal Baptist Church.

Friday, May 21, 7:00 p.m. at the Annex – Minister Keith J. Williams invites all adults 18 years and older to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Life on God’s Terms.

Come out and see what this unique ministry is all about and how it may enhance your spiritual and physical life.

Saturday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. at the Church - PROJECT RENEWAL SCAN VAN PROGRAM - MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY. Free screening mammography for women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year.

Medicaid/Medicare/many other insurance plans accepted. Free for uninsured women 40 and older. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 1-800-564-6868.

Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19 – Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends Getaway Part II” for two nights’ luxurious accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Price: $375/double occupancy. For

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H AP P Y M OT H E R ’S DAY T O M OT H E R S E VE R YW HE R E Because they are so very special no matter what the day, Because they make life brighter with their warm and caring ways, Loving thoughts and God’s richest blessings are prayed For mothers everywhere this Mother’s Day. —Evan G. Mitchell

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. Pastor, Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder, Rev. McMillian Assistant Pastor and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, intercultural, 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 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Place.

Divine Word delivered by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Pastor, “Watch where you walk” Scripture lesson: Exodus 3:1-5 Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Good News! Our children’s Sunday school is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Weekly Activity – Tune In! – Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: PO Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

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

Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are

here for you. All sessions are confidential. We welcome you to join us. We respect and affirm all persons.

Upcoming Events• Sunday, May 9 - Mother’s Day speaker, Dr. Margaret Watson. Come and be lifted by this anointed woman of God. There is a special seat for you in God’s house.

• Sunday June 20 - Father’s Day speaker, Bishop Richard Curtis. Pastor Gospel Mission Pentecostal Church, Bronx, NY. • Saturday, June 26 - Great Adventure Gospelfest featuring Tye Tribbett. Tickets $50.00 includes transportation and admission. For information, please call 718-9255052. Seats will go fast, no reservations, only PAID tickets will get you a seat!

Mother’s Day Thought: “Happy Mother’s Day.” What is Mother? “Somewhere between the youthful energy of a teenager and the golden years of a women’s life, there lives a marvelous and loving person known as Mother - a Mother is a mixture of patience, kindness, understanding, discipline industry, purity and love.

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “Pressing towards the prize” Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy.

Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a Church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness.

Jesus said, “I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.”

-John 14:3 (NRSV) Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Discip lesh ip C la sses will begin on Sunday, May 8th from 9:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community Center, room #28. Please contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter.

M ot her ’s Da y Ser vice – Sunday, May 9th at 11 a.m.

– Please join us for a special service dedicated to all the mothers. Special songs and program led by our Music

Minister Elder Lynn Afanador.

Wom en ’s Fellowsh ip – Saturday, May 8th at 10 a.m.

– Pelham Diner, Gunhill Road. Contact Deaconess Clara Burton for more information M en ’s Fellowsh ip – Saturday, May 22nd at 10 a.m. – Contact Elder Jay Ramos for more information.

C om m un ion Ser vice – Sunday, June 6th at 11a.m. – Bartow Community Room #31 Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Su n d a ys: Discipleship Class 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.

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

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) - 11 a.m. start Little Lambs (2 – 4 years old) - 11 a.m. start Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer* 7 – 9 p.m. Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7 – 9pm F Y I: All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5.00. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and

become a fan.

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

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

You can submit your prayer request online at p r a yer @cir cleofch r ist ch u r ch .or g or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook and Youtube.

P lea se m a il a ll you r in qu ir ies or d on a t ions t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church 1304 Beach Avenue Bronx, NY 10472-1909 718-864-4002 or 203-559-1494 Ser vice L oca t ion : 2049 Bartow Avenue – Bartow Mall Complex Community Room #31 – Lower Level Bronx, NY 10475 Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org

Donizetti Building 4 Association Information regarding the Scholarship Awards to be given by the association to 2 eligible high school graduates has been posted in each building. Applications may be picked up in the meeting room in rear of Building 4B on Friday, May 7th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 8th from 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday, May 15th from 10 a.m. to noon. Continue to read the Co-op City Times weekly and check lobby bulletin boards for more information.

Our next General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 13, at 7 p.m. Please note the change in time. Our scheduled guest speaker will be General Manager Vernon Cooper. All cooperatives are encouraged to attend the meeting. Anyone interested in paying their annual $5 membership dues for 2010 may do so at the meeting. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting and don’t forget the 50/50 raffle.

Notify the association if you are interested in becoming a Floor Captain. If you are elderly or handicapped and are in need of assistance, please contact: Yvonne (718-671-6922), Diane (347-275-7565) or Mary (718671-0424). The Association sends well wishes to the sick and shut-in. “ If you see something, say something.” Best example is the recent incident in Times Square .

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Reflections

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

Many of us have the tendency to put off until tomorrow those things we already have put off until today. We are all too often like the undisciplined young man who prayed to God to make him better, but he prayed softly for fear that G-d might hear him and answer his prayer too soon. Like too many of us, he wanted to discharge his obligations with a dated check.

We will be good, O God, but please do not press us too hard. We need more time.

We will become honest in our business, but not right now. First we have to take care of all our needs real and imaginary.

We will spend more time with our chil-

dren when economic pressures are lighter and other obligations are fewer. We will start coming to worship for weekly renewal and some interior redecorating, but not right now. When we retire - yes, then we will have plenty of time.

Oh, the things we are going to do when we have time, the classes we will join, the services we will render, the passions we will conquer. We live in a world that gives us one day at a time without any assurance of tomorrow. We do not know how soon it will be too late. But today is ours to do all the good things for which this day was made, the things that need doing ‘now’.

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Inc. HQ Praise the Lord, everyone! What matters most in life is what Jesus said is most vital - loving God with all our hearts and loving our neighbors as ourselves (Matt.

22:37-39). For believers in Jesus, it is vital that nothing else takes top priority over God’s expectations for us. Beware of spending too much time on matters of too little importance.

M ica h 6: 1-8 sa ys: 1 Hear now what the Lord says: “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.”

2 Hear, O you mountains, the Lord’s complaint, and you strong foundations of the earth; for the Lord has a complaint against His people, and He will contend with Israel.

3 “O My people, what have I done to you? And how have I wearied you?

Testify against Me. 4 For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, I redeemed you from the house of bondage; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

5 O My people, remember now what Balak, King of Moab, counseled, and what Balam, the son of Beor, answered him,

from Acacia Grove to Gilgal, that you may know the righteousness of the Lord.”

6 With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?

7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, ten thousand rivers of oil?

Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? I nvit a t ion s: Dr. Little will teach an Evangelism class this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Then there will be a Sweet Hour of Prayer at 3 p.m. Our church doors open tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. for Sunday School. Our Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop on the lower level of shopping center #1. If you have any questions, please call (718) 671-3627 or (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

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Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to worship with them at 120 Bentley Pl. Building 24. Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.

Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m., Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers.

FOCUS: God’s guidance preserves the soul and points the way to bring deliverance, integrity, and uprightness. The meek will he guide in judgment and the meek will he teach His way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. What man is he who feareth the Lord? Him shall he teach in the way what he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the earth. Psalm 25:9-10, 12-13.

A request for guidance: To receive guidance we must be willing to follow the instruction of the Lord. We must look heavenward, placing our trust and confidence in the only true God. Although God knows our needs before we ask him, he

desires that we petition Him in prayer. By seeking God through prayer, we acknowledge our love and dependence upon a holy God who is able to meet all our needs.

When we are in distress we often feel deserted by friends and family. David felt desolate and solitary, he had been forced to flee from King Saul leaving behind Jonathan, his dearest and most trusted friend, as well his wife and family.

With no one to lean on but God, his sorrows caused him to become melancholy and troubled in mind and spirit. He desperately implored God to turn towards him in mercy. When we dwell on our troubles they seem to grow larger.

David experienced this feeling and poured out his soul unto God, therefore we all have the same privilege to call on God for help and he will deliver us from all our troubles.

If you feel all hopes are gone, just look to the Lord He will deliver you.

For further information call (718) 3240334 or (718) 320-4218 (718) 213-1727.

—Rev Richard. Sibblies

Young Israel of Co-op City There is good news, Rabbi Berl is back and we are proud and happy to announce that Young Israel of Co-op City has him.

Yes, Rabbi Berl, who suffered a broken arm in a fall in the synagogue, has been out seven weeks recuperating at his daughter’s. He returned to lead the Young Israel congregation in services on Saturday, April 24th. Needless to say he

was welcomed with open arms by the entire congregation during services and our weekly kiddush.

On behalf of Rabbi Berl and the entire Young Israel family, we thank Av Shalom for leading us during Rabbi Berl’s absence.

It is our sincere hope and wish that Rabbi Berl makes a complete recovery.

Shalom, —Gene Kaufman

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24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

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***NEWS FLASH***

CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL $50.00 Off W/FLYER ON WINDOWS INSTALLATION THEMEPSEE Provides: House Calls 24/7 Computer Repair: All Versions of Windows Available 5/8 Computer Lessons: Private one on one session available Computer Sales: Laptop, Desktops Call Mike (Bronx) 646.203.3776 Call Lorenzo (NYC) 917.214.6968

Floors

M & M FLOORS

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

10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

Pigeon Problems

Loans

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

6/12

Handyman

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

I SPECIALIZE IN PAINTING, HOWEVER, I DO IT ALL. 6/15

Herbal Drink

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THE ORIGINAL — NEW & IMPROVED

NO UP-FRONT FEES

PIGEON GUARD

OVER 17 YEARS OF GUARANTEED SATISFACTION

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Moving

NEW

PLASTIC NETTINGS

A R E P I G EO NS A B I G P E S T ?

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS

MOVING

R O N ’S

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

Trucking Corp.

914.

423.

1773

REFERENCES AVAILABLE.

CALL

Ron: 718.671.3697

5/8

Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 5/29 LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS

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

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

Anything Non-Hazardous

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

Window Cleaning

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

Cell:

914.423.1773

917.687.8277

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Home Improvement

20492049 BartowBARTOW Ave. • Room 21 • NY21 10475 AVE. • Bronx, ROOM

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

1-800-479-2667

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less

JASON LASH

Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.)

Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch.

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

Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds.

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

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

5/29

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AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.)

NO EXPIRATION ON SALE PRICES! TOWING AVAILABLE! NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

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$

95

*Tune Up *PCV Valve *Cooling System *Antifreeze & Service *Tire Rotation *Clean & Adjust Brakes

*New Spark Plugs *Air Filter *Adjust Idle & Timing *Oil Change & Filter *Transmission Service *Repack Wheel Bearing

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$

UP to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil •

Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • FREE Front

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(718) 365-5300 MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

CAR CARE PACKAGE • • • • •

Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. ADD $10 • 8 CYL. ADD $20

*Parts Included

$

Most American cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. slightly higher)

End & Brake Checks • FREE Tire Rotation

MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT

2995

$

Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

Most Cars

BRAKE SPECIAL DISC or DRUM Replace pads and/or shoes (semimetallic pads extra). Cut drums or rotors. Repack wheel bearings, inspect hydraulic system. Add fluid if necessary, road test.

AXLE

Front or Rear Brakes Most Cars

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95

Most Cars

Custom and oversize wheels slightly higher

RADIATOR $ 95 29 FLUSH Replace with up to 1 gal.

Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL • PHH • ARI DEALERS.

Most Cars

9995

$

COMPUTERIZED SPECIAL ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING “CheckDIAGNOSTIC $ 95 ❆ ❆ SERVICE ❆ ❆ Engine 29 system check includes up to 1lb of freon with related repairs

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$

95

❆

Most Cars

State of The Art Hi-Speed ELECTRONIC Wheel-Balance IGNITION TUNE-UP $

9

599595

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

5995 ❆

$

NYS INSPECTION STATION

29 $ 3499 $ 99 39 $

95

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

• New Spark Plugs • Adjust Timing & Carb when needed • Inspect Emission Control • Inspect Cables & Hoses • Most American Cars • Foreign Plugs Extra

WE HONOR ALL EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

Lights”

Most U.S. Cars

TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP Includes: Changing Fluid, New Pan Gasket, Clean Screen, Adjust Band if Necessary

$

3495

Most Cars

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

DON’T DAMAGE YOUR SENSITIVE INJECTORS, PROTECT THEM FOR:

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$

95

Most Cars

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS. WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS, SPOILERS, FOG LIGHTS, CUSTOM ACCESSORIES, XENON HEADLIGHTS, NEON LIGHTING and CLEAR TAIL LIGHTS.