Co-op City Times 05/12/12

Riverbay Election Supplement on pages 27-35

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Vol. 47 No. 19

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Candidates address issues at forums

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Riverbay Board election Wednesday $2,500 in voting incen tives offered

Close to 75 shareholders took in the second of two official candidates’ forums on Monday evening in the Einstein Community Center.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

BY BILL STUTTIG AND JAMES ROBERTS Shareholders were given the chance to address questions and concerns to each of the eleven candidates running for the Riverbay Board of Directors at two candidates’ forums held recently.

While one of the candidates, Evelyn Turner, could not make either forum because of a medical matter, the other 10 candidates participated in the first forum held on the evening of May 3rd at Dreiser Community Center. Nine participated in the Einstein Community Center forum held on May 7th.

Candidate Herbert Moreira-Brown arrived approximately 30 minutes after the Einstein forum began and after the opening candidates’ statements were delivered, and as per Riverbay election rules, was barred from participating by the Election Committee. The rules governing the forum were read to the gathering on both evenings by Election Committee Chair Eleanor Bailey just prior to the forums’ commencement.

The forums, like the election in general, featured two slates – one calling itself the “Team for Progress” running on a campaign of building on the accomplishments of recent years, and another calling itself the “Team for Change” and promising to fight for changes if elected including open and televised Board meetings and open bidding on a new management contract. Two of the candidates, Herbert Moreira-Brown and Emanuel Armfield are running as independents, unaffiliated with either of the two slates or each other.

During their opening statements Thursday night, candidates from Team for

Program – incumbents Khalil AbdulWahhab, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, William “Bill” Gordon and newcomer Leslie Peterson – each highlighted their professional, personal and community service accomplishments while pointing out the progress made in the community.

Three of the candidates attending from the Team for Change – Claudia A Sampson, Cheryl Simons-Oliver and incumbent Francine Reva Jones — pointed to the need for change in the community, including more openness, and accountability in various areas affecting the community, including contract bidding, open meetings and greater reliance on general community input.

During his statement Thursday evening, Team for Progress candidate Abdul-Wahhab said: “Change sounds good, but in a residency of our size, one of the largest cooperatives in the world, change has to be planned. It has to be focused, it has to have a meaning. It has to have a base to it which is going to move everything for the community forward.

That’s the only kind of change that’s going to make a difference…We have done what we can and we’re going to continue to do our best to improve on that.

Please help us keep the progress going.”

Team for Change candidate Francine Jones said during her statement: “If you support open and televised Board meetings; if you support the continuation of us being in the Mitchell-Lama program; if you support the fair bidding for a new management company or a general manager and if you support, last but not least, (Continued on page 3)

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation will head to the polls on Wednesday, May 16 to choose 5 of the eleven candidates running in this year’s Board election to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Voting will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Eleven of the twelve shareholders who submitted qualifying petitions to the Riverbay Legal Department before the March 26th deadline indicating their intention to enter the contest were certified by the 2012 Election Committee after the appropriate checks and validations were completed.

The eleven certified candidates in this year’s Board election, in the order that their names will appear on the ballot on Wednesday, are Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Al Shapiro, William “Bill” Gordon, Othelia Jones, Claudia A. Sampson, Emanuel Armfield, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver, Herbert MoreiraBrown, Leslie Peterson and Evelyn M. Turner.

There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of March 26, 2012.

After the polls close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, the votes will be tallied in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center and the preliminary results will be published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times on Saturday, May 19.

A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 24.

After the results of the election are certified by the 2012 Election Committee, the top five vote getters will be sworn in on Wednesday, June 6th and begin serving their terms.

Board Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2012 Election Committee, this week thanked all of the shareholders who took the time to attend the individual candidates’ meetings held by their building associations, as well as those who attended the two official Candidates’ Forums scheduled by the Election Committee on May 3 at the Dreiser Auditorium B and (Continued on page 8)

Man arrested on gun and drug charges in Building 19

BY BILL STUTTIG Public Safety officers responding to a report of a disturbance in Building 19 Sunday afternoon came upon and arrested an armed man with a fully loaded 9mm handgun, as well as several bags of cocaine, according to a Public Safety report filed by the arresting officers.

The officers responded to a report of

a man screaming inside Building 19 shortly before 5:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The screams were said to be emanating from the 17th floor. When the two officers arrived, they stated that they observed blood on the lobby floor and in one of the building’s elevator (Continued on page 2)

New York City faces 7% water bill hike

BY JIM ROBERTS New York City announced another astronomical water rate hike last week and the news isn’t good – Co-op City residents and all New Yorkers are getting soaked again.

On May 4, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection said that water and sewer rates would rise

by 7% in 2012/2013. The DEP has been raising rates dramatically over the past six years to pay for massive construction projects to improve the filtration capacity of the New York City water system, which spreads all the way throughout upstate New York State, where the city’s (Continued on page 2)

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Responsible, strong leadership essential to Co-op City’s future I want to start out by saying it has been a privilege to serve as President of Riverbay Corporation over the past two years, two years in which I think much has been accomplished. In Co-op City, our money has been put to good use, with the completion of a cogeneration plant making us energy self-sufficient and also the completion of the window replacement program where some 133,000 new windows have been installed in buildings in recent years.

The cogeneration plant itself is saving us approximately $18 million a year, much needed money that can be used to fund other essential services. This, simply put, helps prevent higher carrying charge increases, something most other communities can’t say.

I believe Co-op City is still the best place to live in the city, and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. We remain the best housing buy in the New York

President’s Message

Helen Atkins President

City area and Co-op City offers affordable housing in a safe and friendly environment.

This is an important, if not crucial, period in the history of Co-op City. We are currently in talks with government officials — federal, city, and state — about the possibility of securing a loan guarantee from the United States Department of Housing and Community Renewal (HUD). If we are successful, we would be making lower payments than we currently are to New York Community Bank, and the $600 million refinancing loan Co-op City is seeking would be insured through the federal 223f loan program, ensuring we

Water Rates water comes from.

According to Riverbay Finance Director, Peter Merola, the 7% increase in the coming fiscal year will cost shareholders in Co-op City an additional $1.2 million in water and sewer bills. Last year, Co-op City’s water and sewage bill from New York City was $17 million.

The water bills in Co-op City and throughout New York City just keep skyrocketing.

In the fiscal year 2006/2007, Co-op City’s water and sewer expenses were $7.6 million. In 2010, that expense increased to $15.5 million and for fiscal year 2010/2011 was a whopping $17 million, a 223% increase in just four years. By fiscal year

face no financial risk.

That being said, I believe it is important, if not essential, to ensure continuity of responsible leadership in Co-op City. Co-op City is a city unto itself, and as such, we face a variety of complex issues to keeping everything running. The main goal of the Board of Directors and Management has been to provide essential services to you, the cooperators, at the lowest cost possible, and I think we have been successful in doing this, especially during such troubling and uncertain economic times.

It’s easy and simplistic to call for across the board cuts, but hardly realistic. Certain costs are fixed, such as Local Law 11 work which we are required by the City of New York.

Obviously, you can’t cut money from doing work you are required to do. The costs of water bills Co-op City has to pay to the City of New York is another

area where there is an enormous expense, but one that cannot be ignored or reduced. That’s why the cogeneration plant being in operation is so vital, because savings in energy we receive by producing our own translates into moneys which can be used in other areas, such as paying the city’s astronomical water bill for Co-op City.

The annual Riverbay Board of Directors election is going to take place this coming Wednesday, May 16th, to elect five candidates and I encourage all shareholders to participate and vote.

I believe continuity and strong, responsible leadership are essential to keep our community moving forward.

Because of that, I am endorsing and encouraging everyone to vote for Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, William “Bill” Gordon, and Leslie Peterson as candidates for the Riverbay Board of Directors.

to pay $15 million in past due water bills.

All water bills have been paid since then.

With the skyrocketing costs becoming an increasingly overwhelming financial burden for the community, Riverbay’s Management over the last few years has sought ways to reduce the community’s water usage, including asking residents to conserve, wherever possible.

Shareholders can do their part to help keep the water costs down by conserving water wherever possible. Faucet leaks and running toilets should be reported for repair. Water shouldn’t be allowed to run in sinks for too long while washing dishes.

The New York City DEP manages the city’s water supply, providing more than

one billion gallons of water each day to more than nine million residents, including eight million in New York City. The water is delivered from a watershed that extends more than 125 miles from the city, comprising 19 reservoirs and three controlled lakes.

Approximately 7,000 miles of water mains, tunnels and aqueducts bring water to homes and businesses throughout the five boroughs, and 7,400 miles of sewer lines and 95 pump stations take wastewater to 14 in-city treatment plants. DEP employs nearly 6,000 employees, including almost 1,000 in the upstate watershed.

DEP’s capital program plans to spend $13.2 billion in investments over the next 10 years.

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2012/2013, those costs are now estimated to rise to approximately $18.2 million.

The overwhelming bulk of the community’s water usage comes from the residential buildings. For example, in 2010, of the $15.5 million charged by the city for water and sewer usage, $14.7 million of that was for residential use.

Because the water rates keep going up so much, water expense is consuming more and more of the annual Riverbay budget. Five years ago, water took up 6.4% of the budget while last year water accounted for 9.8% of the annual operating costs.

The June, 2011 refinancing with New York Community Bank provided the funds

Arrest cars. (The names of the arresting officers are withheld due to concerns for their safety.)

The officers made their way to the 17th floor of the building and found a 22-year old man inside the stairwell with a female resident. The man, said to be known to Public Safety officers, was bleeding from a cut on his right hand and there was shattered glass from a broken window inside the stairwell, which the man admitted to breaking, according to the report.

According to Public Safety, the man was nervously placing his hand inside a pocket while being questioned, and was ordered by the responding officers to keep his hands visible. The officers then immediately began a search and found in the waistband of the suspect a loaded 9mm handgun and a fully loaded magazine containing nine rounds of ammunition. The suspect was also found to be in possession of five bags of cocaine.

He was immediately placed under arrest. After the arrest, emergency medical technicians were called to the scene to provide treatment to the laceration on his hand.

“The officers who responded on this call are to be commended for their quick response and assessment of the situation which led to the removal of a firearm from our community,” said Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of the Department of Public Safety. “The action of these officers, as far as I am concerned, potentially saved lives and has preserved the quality of life for the people of Co-op City.”

The suspect, thought to be a Co-op City resident, originally gave the Public Safety officers what they thought to be a false name and false address.

According to the criminal complaint, provided by the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the man has been charged with numerous felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, and false impersonation. He faces 10 charges all together.

According to the criminal complaint, the suspect has a prior conviction on a charge of robbery in the second degree, dating back to 2009.

Chief Carlos Gomez, Commanding Officer of the NYPD’s Patrol Borough Bronx, took the occasion of the

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annual 45th Precinct Community Council Breakfast this week to publicly thank and commend the Department of Public Safety for the arrest, citing it as an example of the work the department performs regularly in helping in the

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overall effort to keep the borough and particularly the 45th Precinct safer. He also cited the Department of Public Safety for its assistance in helping the Precinct achieve an 11% reduction in major crimes in 2011.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Memorial Day Ceremony May 27 Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Veterans Memorial Council of Coop City is set for Sunday, May 27th at the Harley Moseley Veterans Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue, adjacent to the shopping center.

For information, call 718-3208165.

NAACP’s next audition session The next audition and rehearsal event for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 2-6 p.m.

“You” are invited to audition and attend along with those who have already signed up. Come to Room #36, Einstein Community Center from 2-6 p.m. to secure your spot. We are pleased to have the assistance of renowned Fashion Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, as our consultant.

Spring Tennis Program underway The Co-op City Tennis Club has begun its spring program for children between 6 and 18 years old.

The club meets from 3 to 6 p.m. on the courts behind M.S. 181. The program is free and open to children of all playing levels. Rackets and balls are provided but participants are asked to wear sneakers, comfortable athletic clothing such as shorts and tee shirts or sweat clothes if the weather is chilly, and bring water or sports drinks for refreshment.

Children are registered onsite but must complete the registration form before playing. Call 718-671-4437 for more information.

The Riverbay Board of Directors election is this Wed n esd a y, M a y 16.

6 a .m . - 9 p .m . in your building lobby.

Candidates’ Forums enhanced programs for our children, for our future, please vote for the Team for Change.”

“Progress” candidate Shapiro pointed to his long history in Co-op City, both personally and in community-service and said: “I’ve seen Co-op City go from the brink of physical disaster to being totally rebuilt under the stewardship of many of the people who are sitting here. I do believe in my heart that we have served you well and we wish to continue to do the same and keep this place not only as good as it is, but to make it even better.”

“Progress” candidate Gordon, also pointing to a long history of community service, said: “I’m asking you to reelect me to the Board because I believe the Board has done a good job for the last few years and I’m proud to be a part of it.

From my viewpoint, the results lately have been pretty good. If you continue to do the same things the same way, which means elect our slate, you’ll get some more good results.”

Othelia Jones, who served as Riverbay Board President for three years, said: “I love this place. When I hear people bring it down, it really gets to me because it’s a good place. I’m running for reelection because I feel very strongly that in the past three years we have done a good job. You only have to look around and see that the place is looking good. I would like for you to give me a chance to continue on the work to completion. This is just the beginning.”

“Change” candidate Sampson said: “I think it is time for new energy, new ideas and new inspiration…We do not believe that the work that was done in this development was done in a timely enough manner.

We paid a lot of money and I think we need to speed it up and we need to fix the other problems but we can’t do it the way we’ve done it before. If you continue to do the same things you’ve always done, you’re going to get the same result.”

Independent candidate Armfield said: “Our objective is to make sure that shareholders come first and that our houses are here for a long time to come. If we’re going to have a future in this great city of ours, we’re going to have to take some responsibility. If you want this place to be around for your children, if you want to have affordable housing because we’ve got the best thing going folks, then you have to take responsibility.”

“Change” candidate Simmons-Oliver, after pointing to her professional and community service history, said: “My reasonings are quite simple: fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency. It is very important that the shareholders take ownership of this development.

Through our voting power, we have the power to have state rules and regulations implemented that are in the best interests of the largest cooperative in the state of

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New York. Vote for the Team for Change to rise on the shoulders of those who have gone before us and done some quality work. Now it’s time to put things in order and to save ourselves some money.”

Independent candidate Brown, said: “We have a television capability to see how busy the washroom is or who’s in the lobby. I don’t see why we can’t broadcast these candidates’ forums throughout Co-op City. As a Board, we need to let people see what’s going on. Also, a lot of times the Board meetings are closed. Besides going into executive session, I think the Board meetings should also be televised. I am certainly in favor of open Board meetings that would be televised to all cooperators. An independent audit of all Co-op City finances by a truly independent auditor, someone with no relationship so we can see exactly what’s going properly and what isn’t. (We need) a full and impartial review of the present management team, an RFP for other management firms and individuals who would like to serve as a general manager, and a self-liquidating loan.”

“Progress” candidate Peterson, first pointed to a long professional history with the New York City Housing Authority and then said: “I am proud to be running on the Team for Progress. A lot of progress has been made, but there are more things to be done and we will get them done. It’s very important for me to have Co-op City remain affordable. Over the years, Board members, and particularly those I’m on the slate with, have done a great deal to maintain affordable rates for all of us. My friends on the outside don’t have what I get for the rent they pay. We are all passionate about where we live and we want to keep it affordable.”

As shareholders at the Dreiser Center were given their chance to ask questions, they asked and expressed opinions on a number of matters including each candidate’s history of service on Riverbay committees.

One shareholder expressed an opinion that future surpluses should not be put into new lobby doors as the Board recently voted unanimously to do.

Shapiro said, “We passed a resolution that we will pay for the doors when we have the money. It can be dehumanizing when you have to wait for someone to open the doors.”

Brown said, “I was temporarily disabled. The doors should be done.”

Abdul-Wahhab also concurred that the doors should be done when Riverbay has the money.

The candidates were also asked about the creation of a history room for Co-op City.

Armfield offered the opinion that it could be done through the Co-op City Times.

The majority of the candidates expressed support for the current proposal for Bartow Community Center glass

cases to feature an historical display.

When another cooperator asked about the cost overruns on the garages and cogeneration projects, Shapirio answered: “First you get an architect to tell you what has to be done. However, when you open the walls and floors, and you find the concrete is far more deteriorated than you thought, and the state neglected to watch the state on the construction that left out the structural steel in the rebar, that means you have to change the scope of the job.

Over 85 percent of the concrete and steel in the garages had to be replaced, not the 40% as first thought. Basically, we had to rebuild the structures that were originally built in a very faulty manner by the state.

Their oversight was non-existent and you paid the freight for it. Scope of work changing doesn’t mean cost overruns.”

Abdul-Wahhab also explained: “There were no cost overruns. There were corrections and the costs were for repairs that absolutely had to be made.”

In addressing the Power Plant, Gordon said, “The power plant’s biggest problem was that it was a change of scope. It went from 16 megawatts to 40 megawatts.

When you change the scope of work, it’s going to cost you more money.”

Director Francine Jones offered, “My figures show that the garages were budgeted at $45 million and the spending was $110 million.”

However, Shapiro countered, “That figure of $45 million never came in at that amount because they went to work on each garage. They didn’t know what the scope of work would be until they started. I believe you spent between $85 and $90 million on eight garages. Eighty-five percent of the prime contractors who built this place went out of business and formed corporations so they could not be held accountable for the stuff that they did. What went on here is legend. Under our leadership the first time around, we pried $135 million out of the state to replace 57 miles of underground pipe that provides you hot water, heating and air conditioning. That’s the Ric-Wil system which the state allowed to go in knowing that it was flawed because the manufacturer had voided the warranty. This is what went on here. The brick work was faulty, they used concrete that was poured in the middle of the winter and they kept dumping salt, anti-hydro, into it which ate up the concrete. What we have done is caused the state to pay back a little bit. The state wanted you to eat $150 million of what they called arrearages going back to the rent strike. We prevented that from happening and forced them to give us credits against what we were spending. Regardless of the reckless charges, we have been responsible. And remember, every dime we spend is overseen by the state.”

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Candidates’ Forums When asked for a position on keeping Marion Scott Real Estate as the managing agent for Co-op City candidate Sampson said, “We should evaluate and assess and then put the management contract out to an open bid to get offers from other companies. They have been the only management company for a little too long.”

Abdul-Wahhab countered, “I would keep them absolutely. The progress we have made with them has been unprecedented. The infrastructure has improved and services have also. Did they make mistakes? Absolutely. But they are getting better and in the last eight years they have helped us move forward.”

Francine Jones said: “There’s something wrong with some of their people.

Sometimes when my group has a meeting, the floors are sticky, the room is not set up or we are locked out. For the most part, these things are taken care of. They need to be evaluated.”

Gordon said, “An evaluation needs to take place. I would keep them. The Board needs to sit down and make a decision.”

Simmons-Oliver said, “We need to do an evaluation and open up the process to let others bid to understand what’s available.”

Othelia Jones explained: “Two years ago, HCR said they would give them a contract and a raise. A month ago, we had a meeting and some Board members didn’t come. I think they’ve done a good job.”

Brown answered: “If you say you’ll keep them before doing an evaluation, then you’re not keeping an open mind. We have to do a proper evaluation. We have been borrowing a lot of money and a new $600 million loan would be an additional $120 million in the eight years since 2004.”

Peterson said, “I believe Co-op City needs a management company. Saying a general manager would save us money is a half-truth. Have things gotten better? Can they improve? Marion Scott has been doing a good job since they came here. Coop City was crumbling under general managers.”

Armfield offered, “You’re not in the ghetto here. Look at the prices you are paying and what you’re getting for it. You’re not so bad off. Something right must be working here. Take a good look before changing anything.”

Shapiro explained, “I guarantee you, had we not addressed the garages, the RicWil, the power plant and everything else, we probably would have abandoned buildings by now. This place was falling down literally, that’s why you refinanced. We have done all these capital programs through skillful refinancing. A lot of the charges that are thrown out and catch phrases sound great. When you take a look at the hard facts, you will find that we have served your best interests. As far as Marion Scott is concerned, no matter how good a job they’ve done, they do have to be reevaluated before given a contract.”

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shifted to Einstein Community Center, naturally many of the same issues came up.

Director Bernard Cylich was the first to express concerns as part of the evening’s program and brought up topics he also brought up at Thursday’s forum, including the failure to meet the mandate of three open Board meetings per year and his contention that he has been personally attacked in print in the recent past by fellow Board Directors. “When elected, how can you assure us that you will abide by all resolutions?” was how Cylich phrased the question after being told by the Election Committee that he was taking too long in making his point.

Othelia Jones, who was directly referred to by Cylich during his presentation, denied personally attacking Cylich and said she was just stating facts as she understood them in writing a viewpoint about ownership of multiple homes and claiming a tax abatement on more than one home.

Abdul-Wahhab, who was also singled out during Cylich’s presentation, claimed writing a recent resolution calling for four open Board meetings per year. AbdulWahhab also claimed that he promised that he would not take part in negative politics when he was first elected and he has kept that promise, only reporting facts through his viewpoints and not resorting to smear tactics.

When attacked for making negative remarks about Cylich in the City News in recent marks, Shapiro said, “I chose to answer some of your questionable statements when you stretched the truth. In speaking directly to Cylich, Shapiro said, ‘I answered you with a little humor. Grow a thicker skin’.”

Other candidates addressed Cylich’s question over open Board meetings.

Peterson pointed to her experience with town hall meetings while working for the city’s Housing Authority. She added, “Whatever resolutions are in effect regarding open Board meetings I am going to follow those resolutions.”

Francine Jones reiterated her strong position of being in favor of open Board meetings and, in the other matter, said, she was “flabbergasted” when all the results of the Cylich investigation was printed in the paper followed by comments from other Board directors.

Simmons-Oliver expressed strong support for both open and televised Board meetings. “There should be no secrets from the shareholders,” she said.

Armfield expressed his opinion that there should be more open dialogue among the shareholders before the Board meeting, because once the Board meeting takes place, Directors should be prepared to vote.

One Director asked why the Board does not make use of ballot referendums when trying to determine the true democratic will of the community.

Armfield said that by shareholders electing fellow shareholders to the Board

of Directors they are giving them the right to represent them and they should have the confidence that they will represent them according to the wishes of the majority of the shareholders.

Sampson said that she did not have a problem with more widespread use of ballot referendums or propositions, but that would have to be something discussed among the entire Board. She added that shareholders should also directly reach out to Board Directors regularly to let them know what they are thinking.

Francine Jones said that she agrees with the idea of more use of ballot referendums.

Othelia Jones said that referendums have been used in the past, such as the privatization exploration vote of 2002, and shareholders need to let Board Directors know when they think that procedure should be followed in the case of larger issues facing the community.

Sampson said that opening up Board meetings and creating more gallery sessions is a way of letting the Board have better knowledge of the true wishes of the community. “I think then we would be speaking as one community with your interests, not the ones that management wants to impose,” she said.

Shapiro pointed out that referendums have been held in the past but what has to be realized is the large size of Co-op City and how things have to be accomplished quickly in order to get the needed repairs done before long-term damage occurs. “If we have to have a referendum every time we have to decide to fix a roof or repair an elevator, then nothing would ever get done.” He added that referendums on large issues such as the HUD loan or privatization would be feasible, but only if time permits.

“In order for us to carry out our responsibilities, it is imperative that the community inform us,” said Simmons-Oliver, “so we need to open up the Board meetings.”

Abdul-Wahhab said that he has received more than 500 e-mails from cooperators over the last three years and he has used those opinions and information to help shape his positions and actions as a Board Director.

He also took his speaking time to voice strong opposition to the idea of boycotting the vote in the upcoming Board elections, as has been supported by the City News in recent weeks. “The greatest right we have is to vote,” Abdul-Wahhab said.

A shareholder expressed his frustration with being kept on hold when inquiring about getting a needed repair and then encountering an unresponsive staff when he went to make that complaint in person to Riverbay offices.

Oliver-Simmons suggested that this shareholder should have gone above the unresponsive staff and gone straight to the General Manager’s office to get the proper response.

Director Gordon related having the

same frustrations and he called the General Manager’s office the next day.

Shapiro suggested that shareholders who feel neglected by staff can contact a Board Director who can intervene on their behalf.

Armfield suggested that if these matters were brought to his attention after being elected to the Board, he would take them directly to Marion Scott himself.

Sampson said that she finds it offensive when anyone is put on hold for that long.

She added that it is her belief that shareholders are getting the bare minimum service for what they are paying. “If we don’t start demanding better service, then we are going to continue to be put on hold,” she said.

Abdul-Wahhab added that Board Directors owe shareholders a promise to intervene in these matters on their behalf and to get things fixed.

Francine Jones said that this case is an example of how she feels the management company is inadequate and handling the staff inefficiently.

Peterson said that this points to the fact that better quality control procedures need to be put in place so the same repairs do not have to be made again and again.

Othelia Jones reported having the same problems as this shareholder and the workers need to be held more accountable, a problem that was discussed at a recent management evaluation meeting.

When the four non-incumbents were asked to express their position on privatization, all candidates expressed a strong desire and obligation to keep Co-op City affordable and remaining in the MitchellLama.

Another shareholder explained that he feels that the name of Co-op City should take precedence over the name of Riverbay when used in public places.

All the candidates explained that Riverbay is the name of the corporate entity that is Co-op City and thus its use is appropriate and in many cases, such as legal papers and stock certificates, required. Some candidates did agree, however, that emphasizing the name of Co-op City over Riverbay can be done in certain situations and that suggestion could be taken into consideration in the future.

When asked about their position about having a Metro North train station serving Co-op City in the future, all candidates agreed that it is at last feasible for the future and it has been a long time in coming.

The possibility of the train station is tied to the completion of the LIRR east side access plan which will bring LIRR trains into Grand Central Station and then allow Metro North to expand lines by having those lines, including the one that will service Co-op City, go into the space being vacated at Penn Station. This is scheduled to be completed in five to seven years.

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Meeting with Department of Transportation Coming off of our April 11th meeting with the various city and state agencies, we are scheduled to hold a follow up meeting with Ms. Connie Moran, Commissioner of the City of New York’s Department of Transportation, specifically around the depression in the street at the Alcott Place and Casals Place cul de sacs where water ponds whenever it rains or snows, causing an unsightly and unsanitary condition, in addition to the fact that the depressed area at Casals Place is difficult to pass over by motorists in vehicles with a low undercarriage.

The solution will more than likely require a shared financial responsibility to correct, as the source of the problem is the lump in the street caused by the old Ric Wil piping which was the old line that supplied heat and air conditioning to these buildings, and the old electrical lines for this section of the development.

In any event, the city has already expressed that the cost associated with the repair should be at least shared by Riverbay.

Approximately every 10 years, the housing company has back filled this area in order to mitigate the depth of the depression. We are hoping that the meeting next week with the city will result in a more permanent fix.

On Friday, we made a temporary repair to the fencing across from 4160 and 4180 Hutchinson River Parkway (Buildings 32A and 32B). Although this is the responsibility of the city and we have called it in to the city’s 3-1-1 number and gave photos of the condition to the Department of Transportation at our April meeting, the response has been slow and because the condition is an eyesore, we wanted to address it before the Mother’s Day weekend. The poles will be re-positioned and anchored by support posts in order to have this section of the fence stand upright, until such time the city makes a more permanent repair.

M EE T ING W IT H AM TR AK Also on Friday, Management met with Mr. Thomas Tompkins, who is a senior engineer for Amtrak, along with Ms. Vonda Johnson, a representative of Congressman Crowley’s office, and Wilfredo Gomez, a Deputy Chief with the city’s Department of Sanitation, to inspect the conditions that exist on the land around Amtrak’s railroad tracks, which runs parallel to Erskine Place in Section Five. There are all types of garbage and debris strewn along their property which include cans, bottles, cardboard, tires, metals, glass and other debris, such as tree branches and brush, weeds, old railway parts, like tire irons, etc.

Although some clean up has taken place over the last few years, mainly as a result of our previous requests, there has not been a comprehensive clean up of the entire railway and yard for many years and Amtrak did not respond to our request that they join us at the April 11th meeting and therefore, we thank the Congressman and his staff for their help in facilitating this meeting.

Be that as it may, the meeting was very fruitful, as Mr. Tompkins has stated that Amtrak will conduct a comprehensive cleaning starting Monday, May 14th that will run along the entire length of the yard from Erskine Place all the way down to the highway. Mr. Tompkins expressed that his agency has worked closely with the Department of Sanitation to do said clean up on both sides of the railroad’s property—Amtrak on the railway side, and Sanitation of the street side—and Sanitation has provided the necessary garbage containers for this

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. type of clean up. Mr. Tompkins estimates that the clean up will cost Amtrak approximately $100,000 by the time they are finished.

What we are looking to accomplish, in addition to the initial clean up by Amtrak and Sanitation next week, is to have Amtrak make scheduled clean ups along Erskine Place and throughout their rail yard within Co-op City; that additional garbage receptacles are placed along the street that our grounds men will place garbage liners in and empty when ¾ full; that signage is placed along their fencing that clearly states there is to be no littering or dumping in this area and that responsible parties will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and that they install a mesh along the bottom portion of the fencing that will help to block out some of the debris that somehow finds its way inside the yard.

We are also hopeful that we can establish an ongoing relationship with Amtrak whereby we can reach out to them directly when there is a problem or a build up of garbage without having to go through our elected officials, such as Congressman Crowley.

Last year, as a result of the assistance we received from Assemblyman Benedetto, Amtrak cleaned up the condition that existed close to the fencing along Erskine Place and they placed one garbage receptacle near the bus stop on Erskine Place. However, this effort was simply not enough and there is a need for the agency to be a lot more proactive in this regard in order to circumvent an unsightly and unsanitary condition. We will look to close off the area near the handball and basketball courts, where Amtrak has an easement to pass through in order to get in and out of their rail yard.

This may help to circumvent some of the access that people have apparently gotten in the past.

We will also send letters to the cooperators who reside in the Earhart Lane townhouse apartments and at 100 and 120 Erskine Place (Buildings 31A and 31B) to enlist their help in getting the word out to please help us keep this area clean. Last, but not least, we will send a letter to the MTA imploring them to help as well with respect to the bus drivers who have their lunch and dinner while parked at this location, which is the end of the bus route. Everyone must do their part in order to make a difference and prevent these conditions from re-occurring.

WAT E R & SE WE R C HAR GE S Effective July 1st, 2012, the City of New York is increasing water and sewer charges by 7%. The housing company already pays approximately $18 million a year in water and sewer charges, therefore, this increase will result in an additional $1.2 to $1.3 million per year in water and sewer expenses to the housing company, which is why we consistently look for ways to reduce water consumption, such as the water valve program initiated in 2010 that is estimated to save approximately 10% to 15% of our water usage. We are also negotiating with the City of New York’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to do a water reclamation project that will enable us to reuse water (Grey Water) for our cooling tower, which would save approx-

General Manager Vernon Cooper (foreground) and representatives of the Buildings and Grounds Department and Congressman Joe Crowley’s office met with officials from Amtrak and the Department of Sanitation to discuss way to clean-up the chronic filthy conditions on the train tracks just beyond Section 5. Amtrak agreed to clean up the entire area beginning Monday and Sanitation agreed to look into the possibility of placing trash receptacles along the fence line to cut down on littering in the area. Riverbay agreed to regularly empty the receptacles if Sanitation provides them. The visit by the Amtrak official was precipitated by a letter of complaint from Congressman Crowley on Riverbay’s behalf to the agency over the filthy conditions on land surrounding the tracks.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

imately 300,000 gallons of water a day.

In any event, these are the kinds of expenses that arise all of the time and make an enormous impact on any operating budget. We realize that carrying charge increases are always unfavorable, however, sometimes are necessary to meet the ever rising expenses the housing company is subject to, in addition to the fact that the development has an aging infrastructure with many components like the plumbing and electrical equipment that have a useful life and must be

replaced. Finally, there must be ongoing preventive maintenance of many of the major capital projects that we’ve completed in order to ensure that the conditions that existed 8 to 10 years ago do not re-occur.

In the meantime, we continue to urge shareholders to do their part to help us conserve water as the largest percentage of our water usage occurs in the residential buildings.

We wish you a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend.

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

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718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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Co-op City Times

Letters To The Editor

Honest answers about privatization To t h e E d it or : As a community, a feasibility study into the pro’s and con’s of privatization should be done so that all cooperators can have all the facts and decide for themselves if privatization is the avenue this community

should take or not take. Then, once informed, all cooperators should have the right to vote on that decision be it for it or against it.

The way things are now, as a community, we don’t have all the facts and are being

told different things by different people.

At some point in time, a serious and honest effort has to be made to explore and determine what is and what is not good for our community.

—M ich a el K a pla n

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Home visits from Riverbay Window Guard Office to residents of Buildings 30, 31, 32, 33 and Earhart Lane townhouses This coming week, Riverbay’s Window Guard employees will finish up home visits to the residents of Buildings 30, 31 and 32 and move on to Building 33, and the Earhart Lane townhouses to meet with shareholders who did not return their 2012 Window Guard Guards or fill them out completely, in an attempt to gather the vital information as is required by the City of New York.

Each window guard employee will prominently display their Riverbay identification card.

If the shareholder is home, the staff member will assist the shareholder in

completing the form as accurately as possible. If, however, the shareholder is not at home, the form will be slipped under the door and the shareholder should make every attempt to fill it out and return it as soon as possible to the Window Guard office in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue.

The city’s Window Guard law was enacted to help prevent incidences of younger children being injured or killed in falls from unguarded windows. It requires owners of multiple dwellings (buildings with 3 or more apartments) to

provide and properly install approved window guards on all windows in apartments where a child(ren) 10 years or younger reside or visit, although anyone, for whatever reason, may request window guards, even if you do not have children 10 or younger in the apartment.

Each week, Window Guard employees will deliver forms to 3 to 4 buildings. Prior to visiting a building, the Window Guard Department will place a notice on the crawler and request that a sign be placed in the building lobby to alert residents when they should expect a visit.

Notice of Elevator Shutdowns Please be advised that we will be performing repairs to the machinery of elevators in Buildings 25, 23 16A and 16B on Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23.

These elevators are under warranty by our previous elevator company which was responsible for the modernization of the elevators. We expect each elevator to be out of service for a minimum of one hour in most cases.

The schedule is as follows: Tu esda y, M a y 22:

Building 25 Elevator 1: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Elevator 2: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Elevator 3: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Elevator 4: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Wed nesd a y, M a y 23: Building 23 Elevator 3: 7:30 .m. – 8:30 a.m.

Elevator 4: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Building 16A Elevator 1: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Elevator 2: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Building 16B Elevator 3: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Elevator 4: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

We will update you in the event of any changes.

Every attempt will be made to restore the elevators back to service as soon as possible, and apologize for any inconveniences caused.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

—R iver ba y M a n a gemen t

Building 2 laundry room to be closed on May 21 The laundry facility in Building 2 will be closed on Monday, May 21 to allow for the installation of the sprinkler system.

Absentee ballots Shareholders of record who require absentee ballots for the 2012 Riverbay Board of Directors election should contact the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and they will be mailed. Absentee ballots can also be requested at the Reception Desk in the Bartow Community Center. Proper ID is required.

Absentee ballots must be postmarked or delivered by hand to the Riverbay Legal Department no later than Tuesday, May 15.

The Riverbay Legal Department is located in the Administrative Building at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

The Riverbay Board election will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The work is expected to be completed that afternoon and the facility should be reopened at 5:30 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete the work.

—R iver b a y M a n a gem e n t

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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Public Safety Report

C C P D p ost s sign s p r oh ib it in g Disor d er ly C on d u ct t o m a in t a in a h igh q u a lit y of life in com m u n it y

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As we welcome warmer weather, hopefully for good this time, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to bring your attention to the posting of signs at various locations which have had a high number of Quality of Life violations. Areas deemed as problematic by Chief Frank Apollo will have signage posted. The posting of this signage will be an effective tool in discouraging loitering and prosecuting violators. Expect to see additional locations with this signage in the coming months.

This signage states that there will be no sitting, standing or congregating during the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. These infractions are a violation of the New York City Penal Law, as well as a lease violation. Officers of the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department are authorized to make arrests for Disorderly Conduct. Universal Summonses may be issued for Disorderly Conduct. Disorderly Conduct can be charged even in areas where signs are not posted. The signs do not change the law; they simply serve as a visual reminder of the law.

Some areas in the community have had vandals damage or remove the posted signs. The Department of Public Safety is working with the Grounds Department to create signs that are more durable and vandal proof. Video surveillance may also be used in areas were signs are repeatedly damaged. Remember that damaging Riverbay property can result in arrest being made and/or a Community

Complaint being issued. Please call the Department of Public Safety if someone is observed damaging curfew signs or other Riverbay property. The absence of signs does not change Public Safety’s authority to make Disorderly Conduct arrests.

The New York City Penal Law gives the officers of Co-op City Department of Public Safety the ability to make arrests for persons observed to be acting in a disorderly manner with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm.

Arrests for Disorderly Conduct can be made when certain specified behaviors are observed by Public Safety Officers.

Disorderly Conduct is a Violation of the law. A Universal Summons may be issued. The fact that signs to this effect are posted will also be specified on the Universal Summons.

Persons who obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or who congregate with other persons in a public place and refuses to comply with a lawful order of the police to disperse are also guilty of Disorderly Conduct. By enforcing Disorderly Conduct around the buildings, malls and garages, the Public Safety Department eliminates loitering.

By keeping the malls and buildings free of persons loitering, a high quality of life is maintained.

The New York City Penal Law states that a person can also be guilty of disorderly conduct when they engage in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior. Universal Summonses for this type of Disorderly Conduct are often issued during the school post hours, either

at school dismissal or arrival times.

Parents need to make certain that children respond directly to and from school without engaging in fighting.

A person who makes unreasonable noise or uses abusive or obscene language, or makes an obscene gesture in a public place can also be charged with Disorderly Conduct. Disturbing a lawful assembly or meeting of persons also constitutes Disorderly Conduct. As you can see, there are a variety of different manners in which a person can be charged with Disorderly Conduct.

The issuance of a New York City Universal Summons is considered an arrest. A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct to residents for any arrests within the community. The monetary fine for an Anti-Social Community Complaint is $125 and doubles with each subsequent violation. A person found to be in violation of Co-op City’s new signage placed under arrest by either the New York City Police Department or the Co-op City Department of Public Safety is also subject to a Co-op City Community Complaint. Receiving a Community

Complaint subjects the cooperator to a monetary fine, as well as the risk of eviction for repeated violations. The Department of Public Safety has been working with the New York City Police Department in high crime areas or areas with repeated Quality of Life complaints.

These joint ventures have netted a great number of arrests.

This explains why it is important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity. It is also important that parents make certain that children and guests refrain from sitting, standing or congregating as posted.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank those residents who call in suspicious activity or Quality of Life violations. This will also enable Chief Apollo to determine which additional locations require signage. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. 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.

Public Safety Blotter: April 29-May 4, 2012 M a y 04, 140 Alcott Pla ce One male was arrested and charged with open container (alcoholic beverage), trespass, and possession of a knife. The male was remanded at the Bronx Central

Booking facility for an open arrest warrant.

Apr il 29, 2440 Hun ter Aven ue One individual was arrested for possession of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia.

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

C o m i n g E v e n t s: We continue to look forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a super teacher, Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s

great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Surprise someone with a hand-made gift. Try it!

I’m sure that it will be greatly appreciated.

M ovi e Ni gh t : Friday, May 18 – Door is open at 7 p.m. and the movie commences at 7:30 p.m. Join us in the Association room to view “ Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” starring Tom Cruise.

The next meeting of the Association

is Wednesday, May 9. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m.

We have invited many of the candidates to address our Building Assn. residents. You will have a chance to meet them and questions will follow.

Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!!

G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who

are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

Tomorrow, Sunday, May 13 is a very special day for all mothers. We wish you all a great Mother’s Day filled with all that is beautiful and meaningful to you in every way. Enjoy the day as you all deserve it in good health.

SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lof sk y —M

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Moving forward unified I usually don’t feel the need to write Viewpoints unless there is something very important to say and that is the case now. I have been honored and grateful to have served as the pastor of Community Protestant Church for the past 36 years, and during that time, I have interacted, helped, advised and consoled people of all ages. Co-op City is a great place to live and the people here are second to none.

Countless cooperators have told me the accomplishments of Management and the Riverbay Board of Directors in recent years speak for themselves. The proof is there, as evidenced by our new windows, a successful program where over 133,000 new indoors were installed in Co-op City buildings, as well as the existence of our cogeneration plant which has made our community self-sufficient and no longer at the mercy of Con Edison.

Director’s Viewpoint

Rev. Calvin E. Owens There is a proven track record of improvements in Co-op City since five of our eight garages were ordered closed by the City of New York because they were considered dangerous. That was truly a crisis, but then we were able to obtain a $480 million refinancing from New York Community Bank, which, to be quite honest, saved Co-op City and gave us the ability to make much needed capital improvements.

I’m not entirely sure how that refinancing can be criticized when the alternative would have been Co-op City foreclosing on its mortgage and all of us becoming rent stabilized tenants living at the whim of state bureaucrats where we would have no say in anything

affecting our lives.

Now, Management and the Board are moving ahead to try and obtain a guaranteed loan from HUD which will further help all cooperators by saving us a tremendous amount in the interest rates we are currently paying. All you hear today is out of control debt on the city level, the state level, and the federal level, but we in Co-op City actually have tangible and constructive achievements to show. We may owe money, but we do have a cogeneration plant, and that plant is producing some $18 million per year in energy savings which provides additional income for us to spend in other important areas to help Co-op City move forward.

A Board election will take place this coming Wednesday, and it may be the most important Board election in Co-op City history. We need Directors who have experience, and we need to ensure

continuity at Riverbay, especially since we are trying to obtain a much needed, beneficial loan from HUD. This is definitely not the time to change horses in the middle of such important negotiations. Televised Board meetings will do nothing to help Co-op City pay its financial obligations, and televised Board meetings will have no impact on the astronomical rise in city water costs or the high price of gas. That’s why, in good conscience, and with common sense, I think the choice is clear who we need to continue representing us on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Therefore, I strongly urge shareholders to vote to reelect Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, William “Bill” Gordon, and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab to the Riverbay Board, and also to elect Leslie Peterson who has the experience in housing management which will make her a valuable addition to our Board.

Building 34 Association It has been a while since you have heard anything from Building 34 Association. We have been gearing up for our sold out bus trip May 19th to the Spirit of Philadelphia for a narrated cruise and lunch followed by a five hour stay at Harrah’s Casino. The bus will be leaving from 135 Einstein Loop. We will meet in front of the community center at 8 a.m.

Please be on time and have a state issued ID to collect your $30 bonus at the casino. The bus will drop off on the return trip at Dreiser and Bartow malls before going to Einstein. If there are any questions, do

Election May 7 in Room 45 of the Einstein Center.

“I hope cooperators take the same time to exercise their right to vote on Wednesday when the voting machines will be in their building lobbies for their convenience,” said Director Bailey. “Voting will be ongoing from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. so there should be ample opportunity for everyone to stop by the voting booths and cast your vote for the candidates of your choice.”

The co-Chair of the 2012 Election Committee is Director Evelyn Santiago.

Other members of the committee are Michelle Davy, James Estwick, Marjorie Helms, Deborah Henry, William Odom, Sonja Maxwell, and William Marquez.

Today, the third and final issue of the Election Supplement with the candidates’ views and opinions about issues facing the Riverbay community is published on pages 27 through 35 in this publication.

Additionally, the election rules were changed to allow the Co-op City Times to cover the two official Candidates’ Forums, but the reports have to be approved by the Election Committee before being published. This year’s account of the two Candidates’ Forums held on Thursday, May 3 in Dreiser and on Monday, May 7 in Einstein, is published on page 1 of this issue.

“I hope that cooperators read the Election Supplements, especially those who could not attend the election forums, to see where the candidates stand on issues that may very well

not hesitate to call Pauline at (718) 3791345 or La Verne at (718) 671-1017.

As you can tell by the posters and advertisements, we have a community election coming up on Wednesday, May 16th. If you did not attend the forums on May 3rd or May 7th, read the articles in the Co-op City Times to familarize yourself with the candidates and their platforms. There is no excuse not to vote. The voting booths will be located in the lobby.

Voting starts at 6 a.m. If you are running late in the morning, you have until 9 p.m. that evening to cast your ballot. If you are

planning to be away, you can even cast an absentee ballot by May 15. There really is no reason that cooperators cannot vote and yes your one vote does matter.

Everyone should be involved in the events that directly affect them and their immediate surroundings.

Speaking of surroundings, some of our convector rooms have become the catch all for discarded materials. If you are not sure of the things that are to be placed on the shelf or in the recyclable bag, read the posting in every room.

Large articles, furniture, boxes, and car-

peting should always be taken to the basement. Your private recyclables should be placed in the large plastic bag with newspapers and magazines on the shelf. Our goal is to keep roaches and vermin at bay. This is something we can all do to help.

May 13th is Mother’s Day and I would like to wish a very happy and healthy one to all the child care providers, aunties, nanas, grandmas and, of course, mothers.

Relax and enjoy this day that celebrates you and all that you do.

—L a Ver n e F loyd

the reception desk in the Bartow Community Center and request an absentee ballot which can then be completed and returned, as long as the shareholder has proper identification.

Absentee ballots may be returned by hand delivery to the Legal Department or mailed, however, they must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 15.

With just a few days left before the Board election, the Election Committee cautions candidates and their supporters that electioneering within 100 feet of the polling area on Wednesday is absolutely prohibited.

The voting machines to be used in this year’s election will be available for public inspection on Tuesday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Board of Elections Warehouse, 4312 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Any candidate who cannot inspect the voting machines in person and who would like to send a representative should notify the Election Committee prior to Tuesday.

A recount, if necessary, will take place on Thursday, May 24, 9:30 a.m., at the Brooklyn Board of Elections.

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affect their quality of life so that they can cast an informed vote on Wednesday,” said Director Bailey.

This year, 5,007 votes are needed for a quorum.

If a quorum is not reached on Wednesday, the election will continue on the following day(s) using paper ballots until enough shareholders vote to meet the requirement.

To ensure a quorum this year, a voting incentive of $2,500 will be shared equally by five shareholders, one from each section of Co-op City, whose names will be randomly selected by computer and checked against the voting registers to determine if they voted in the election. As long as the shareholders voted and they are not indebted to the Riverbay Corporation, they will each be eligible to receive their prize money of $500 cash.

“It is our fervent hope that we will achieve the quorum of 5,007 votes and we will not have to extend the election past Wednesday because to do that would involve the corporation having to spend extra money on the election and every effort should be made to prevent that,” said Director Bailey.

Absentee ballots are available from the Riverbay Legal Department, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Shareholders of record who require an absentee ballot may contact the Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and it will be mailed, or they can also go to

Job well done, Laniqua!

I’d like to extend congratulations to my daughter, Laniqua C. Dinkins (center), who graduated from Lincoln University on Sunday, May 6 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Laniqua is one of the three senior athletes who stayed on the Zodiacs Track team after former Coach, Robert Taylor, retired. Kristal and Kristina Rembert (photographed at right with Laniqua, center) were the senior athletes when current club President Thomas Francis and I took the responsibility of running the Zodiacs, with Ms. Kitty Rembert as the Treasurer. It is a pleasure to see that all three young ladies graduated from institutions of higher learning and are becoming positive citizens, preparing to give back to the community. Kristal graduated from Delaware University and is now a teacher in the Bronx. Kristina graduated from Lincoln University and is working for a bank. Laniqua will be seeking work and considering graduate school to get her Masters. We are extremely proud of our athletes.

—W in st on C . Din k in s

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Building 13 Association Thanks to everyone who paid their Association membership dues. Your donation and participation helps us continue our many programs and events. Dues are $5. We can also accept your payment at the association's monthly meeting. Please join.

Associa t ion M eet in g in fo: The Association's next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. We hope to have a representative from the Sales/Finance Departments attend. They can answer shareholders questions about transferring to another apartment (larger or smaller), guidelines on moving out (and in), cost to transfer, how to make someone a co-shareholder (or remove someone) and succession rights. Please check Building

13's bulletin board and Co-op City Times articles for updated information.

SUM M E R F UN DAY: June 23 (rain date June 30th) is fast approaching and that means the SUMMER FUN DAY will kick off from 12 noon - 6:00 p.m. with Buildings 11, 12, and 14, in collaboration with Riverbay Community Relations, at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place. In order to make this day a success, we are seeking volunteers. Help pop some popcorn, twirl some cotton candy, judge a contest, show us your dance skills (hustle/salsa/soca), assist with the basketball contest or just sit back and enjoy the music and the day. Look for us in the lobby as we do a little fundraising or sign up to volun-

teer. All are welcome; refreshments provided while they last on a first come basis.

We would like to also thank Congressman Joseph Crowley, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, NYS Senator Ruth HassellThompson along with Stop and Shop and Fairway for their assistance in making this event possible.

F loor C a p t a in s: There will be a floor captain's meeting on June 13 at 7:30 p.m.

If you would like to be a floor captain, you are welcome to attend. Help us keep our building looking good. Contact Chairperson, Mrs. Santiago in apt. 27C. Wom en Keep ing I t R ea l: The next meeting of Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, from

6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It's an inspiring, insightful, informative and often hilarious social gathering. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

J O BS: Building 13 receives listings of job and apprentice opportunities from the Bronx Borough President's Office of Community Relations that will be posted in the lobby if space permits. Please call the numbers given for information.

For information on any events, please check the bulletin board or contact the Event Coordinator, Gail Sharbaan, at 718671-3801 or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com.

—Na n cy Sa n t ia go

Building 19 Association Please join us today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. as we celebrate and honor our Building 19 Association Mothers with roses! All households that are currently a 2012 member or sign up to become a 2012 member will receive a Mother’s Day Rose.

Once again, I would like to thank the Board of Directors candidates who attended our meeting on April 26th. We

wish all the candidates the best of luck in the upcoming election.

Thank you to the many committee and association members who helped pull off another successful bake sale which was held on Saturday, April 28th.

Without all of your help and support, we will not be able to do all the things we have accomplished!! All proceeds will go towards our 2013 Francis Williams

Scholarship Fund.

Please join us on Friday, May 18th for our first Meet Your Neighbor Event starting at 4 p.m. All are welcome.

Let us take the time to remember all of our cooperators who are celebrating a special event this month or who may be under the weather. Sending special get well wishes and prayers to Ralph Tricohche who is ill.

2013 Francis Williams Scholarship applications are now ready. Please email us if you or your child needs an application.

Please join us on Saturday, June 30th as we head to Atlantic City, Showboat Casino. Tickets are $40 with a $20 rebate.

As always, we can be reached at bldg19assoc@gmail.com.

—Va len c ia P in ck n ey

Building 26 Association Our building meeting for this month will be on May 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the building’s meeting room in the back of the B Building. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations. Remember, if you have a complaint or concern, bring it to a building meeting where the building executive board can be made aware of any problems. Remember you are our eyes and ears.

Our cake sale is being canceled indefinitely. We will let everyone know if and when we will be doing the cake sale.

We are wishing condolences from the building association to Mrs. Luz Acosta on the loss of her husband whom everyone knew as “Squeaky. Also to her sons and stepchildren on the loss of their dad.

We wish you all to never know anymore sorrow.

We would like to take this opportuni-

Building 28 Association On behalf of Building 28 Association and its cooperators, I am writing to thank Riverbay Management for our new meeting space. Mr. Cooper, Mr. Boiko, Nicky, and Ms. English, please know that we are grateful for your continued support and commitment to us.

Our first meeting in our new location (Building 28B—rear lobby level) was held on Friday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the cooperators who attended and our guest speakers, Ms. English and Sergeant Diaz. The information exchange was very useful and will assist us in making our communal environment more enjoyable.

It was great to see cooperators who joined the Association in 1997 and we are equally excited about the new cooperators who attended. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, which will be posted in the bulletin board of Buildings 28A, 28B, and 28C. Lastly, floor captains are needed in all three buildings. Please help us in our efforts to keep our buildings safe. We have all invested in this community and we need more of you to get involved to ensure that our investments were not in vain. I look forward to hearing from you.

Stay blessed.

—Br en d a G la d d en

The Way International The Way International , a nondenominational Biblical research, teaching and fellowship ministry would like to welcome the Co-op City community to be a part of our Bible Study Group. We are dedicated to teaching the accuracy of God’s Word and its practical application of the word in our lives.

The Word of God is the spiritual food required by man, so he may renew his mind to live the more than abundant life that God desires for us and promises us in His Word.

John 10:10 KJV - The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy, I am come that they might have LIFE and that they might have it more ®

abundantly.

God sent Jesus Christ into the world so we (God’s children) can have a more abundant life. The word “LIFE” is the Greek word “Zoé,” it means life in all its manifestations, from the life of God down to the life of the lowest vegetable.

God wants us to enjoy life in all its fullness, in every category, spiritually, physically, mentally and financially.

God’s Word is His written communication to us regarding who He is and what He has done for us through Jesus Christ.

If you would like to be a part of our Bible Study Group, you can call Lori at 914-309-0469. God bless you.

—E velyn Sa n t ia go

ty to wish happy birthdays, happy anniversaries or joyous wishes to all who are celebrating happy times. We send get well wishes to all who are under the weather.

Please remember, large rubbish must be taken to the basement in the A building by the Ashcart Room. Please keep our compactor rooms neat and clean.

—P a t r icia C ip olla r o

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Endorsement Here in Co-op City, we have been maintain our own profesDirector’s Viewpoint very blessed to maintain strong leadersional Security Force. All ship and sound planning by the majority this progress and improveof our Board Directors who have mainment have not happened tained a positive, can-do attitude. by accident. It was created Thankfully, we have not experienced with a dedication of the Board of Directors, massive layoffs of our employees resultworking with the Management team to ensure ing in reduction of our services as many compliance and success on Co-op City’s past other developments and agencies have and future projects. had to endure. The majority of our As a shareholder and Board member, I feel Board has voted on beneficial resolustrongly that we can look foreword to a positions and carried through proposals with tive, strong, viable future ahead. an eye on the future, and an acknowlThat is why I feel we must maintain those edgment of the Corporation’s and shareDirectors who have proven their worth on our holders’ financial priorities and limitaBoard. tions. We are independent in energy production and I am endorsing the following Directors for reelec-

Raymond Tirado

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Our appreciation to Co-op City’s Public Safety Department, namely Detective Mabry, Chief Apollo, Deputy Chief Blanco and Officer Gregory, for partnering with the association to offer the Personal Safety workshops last Saturday. Hats off to Association member Inilda Rivera for her part in organizing and hosting the event despite being under the weather! We thank everyone who attended. Attendees found Det. Mabry’s presentation informative and complemented by small group discussions that were personal and enlightening.

Our seniors, of course, were well represented followed by a handful, yet engaged youth. While statistics show that 64% of females reporting rape, physical assault and/or stalking were victimized by a current or former partner, this target group was 100% absent on Saturday. Granted, these workshops were our first attempt to offer a Saturday activity and there were some lessons learned, primarily around timing.

Nevertheless, the association will continue to search for “the pulse of the community” in order to bring programs, issues and activities of interest to cooperators.

Plans are moving along for our June 23rd Summer Fun Day (Block Party). A number of cooperators have stepped right up to offer their expertise, connections and ideas – thank you, thank you, and thank you!

Volunteers can sign up at next week’s association meeting or attend a special meeting on Sunday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m. to sign up for a wide range of tasks from setup, registration and lost & found to serving hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy to coaching basketball and relay races to leading street games and dancing in the street. It’s for the kids and the kid in everyone!

Between July and August, association members who are entrepreneurs will be invited to market their business or service in the lobby bulletin board through our At Your Service initiative. Depending on the participation level, each business/service will be showcased for at least two weeks via a business card or an advertisement 4” x 6” or slightly larger. At Your Service is the Association’s way of supporting our entrepreneurial members and perhaps opening up a new stream of potential customers.

“Hats off” to those celebrating a birthday, graduation, marriage, retirement and any of the many occasions in life that deserve acknowledgement. Please keep the sick, shut in and bereaved in your thoughts as well. Look out for your neighbors, especially if they have a disability or are elderly, live alone and have no visible family. Statistically, the fact is that senior citizens fear moving into a nursing home and losing their independence more than death! If you don’t see a person for a long period of time or suspect some adverse situation, contact Public Safety’s RUOK Program. Or, simply tell the caretaker about this supportive service.

Our May meeting will be next Thursday, May 17th to avoid competing with cooperators’ Memorial Day weekend plans. We are ecstatic to see new faces at the meeting and invite each of you to join us in making our building and community places you are proud to call home. Stop complaining and start caring! Reach out anytime to your Association of Building 14 Cooperators at theab14c@hotmail.com, or contact me at 917.612.1951.

—J .D. F er gu son

tion in this year’s Board of Directors election— incumbents Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Al Shapiro, Othelia Jones, William “Bill” Gordon, and also Leslie Peterson.

Co-op City has become a shining example to other communities of what is possible when strong leadership and an eye on the future prevail.

I urge you not to follow those who have called for a boycott of YOUR right to vote. Voting for your candidate or issue is one of our fundamental freedoms, and I urge you to exercise your freedoms as we are fortunate to have them.

On May 16, vote for proven leadership and a secure future in Co-op City.

You may contact me at ccdirector@opt online.net; or by calling 718-320-3351. Thank you.

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Lifting up our voices collectively Fellow cooperators, get ready, it is getting close to the time we must let our voices be heard. This unnecessary asbestos abatement work that poses no hazard must end. We must make a concerted effort on letting an uncaring, indifferent bunch of government bureaucrats know that we are sick as hell and we are not going to take it anymore. When it comes to this work costing us $4 million per year, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, “Why us?”

We are in a situation similar to the construction of Co-op City which was plagued and marred by shoddy and defective work simply because no one cared and there was no proper supervision. The fact that Co-op City was built with union workers made no difference, the work was not up to standard and the state didn’t care. As for me, I trust the people of Co-op City to do what’s right more than I will ever trust government or unions, so let’s get ready to stand up and shout out and not allow ourselves to be bamboozled by unfair regulations being selectively applied to us because of the ongoing silence of our elected officials.

I’m calling for a rally, and with your support, and that of Management and the Riverbay Board of Directors, I am confident we can force our elected officials to take a stand on our behalf. We have the proof, an extensive report by former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman and former DEP Commissioner Joseph Miele of the City of New York, that con-

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Tony Illis ducted some 70,000 air samples and none, I repeat, none, tested positive for asbestos. I’ll say it again, everyone is scared of the word “asbestos,“ but the asbestos in the floor tiles we use is encapsulated in the mastic glue and is therefore not airborne and poses no threat or hazard whatsoever. So, if there is no hazard or danger, or threat to anyone’s health, why is Co-op City being singled out to spend an astronomical amount of money on something that isn’t needed? Why us? This selective enforcement must end.

Such work must either stop in Co-op City or if the indifferent bureaucrats are correct in applying such regulations, then every other building with similar tiles throughout the city must be forced to do this meaningless abatement work with floor tiles. Why are we forced to do such work when government buildings with similar floor tiles are exempt? This is unacceptable, and we should not quietly and complacently accept a city or state agency that decrees do as we say, not as we do, which quite simply translates into our community being unfairly penalized financially because no one cares.

Well, I for one, do care, and am calling on all of you, my fellow cooperators, to get ready to let your voices be heard. I am waiting to set a date with Mr.

Kaufman for a rally, and I expect, and will not accept, our local elected officials not coming out. And, it’s imperative for you, the cooperators, to come out to the rally when a date is officially set. Just think, if we can get a 100 people from each building to come out in protest, we have the makings of a movement that can force change, with the goal of freeing us from spending $4 million per year on totally unnecessary work. So, I’m asking each and every one of you to tell a neighbor, tell a friend, get ready, we must let our voices be heard. We need everyone involved, churches, community organizations, everyone, to stop this now and forever. The state has said we need a 3% carrying charge increase later this year.

Well, if we eliminated this ridiculous, unneeded asbestos abatement work, that would be the equivalent of saving a 4% carrying charge increase. Do the math, if we save $4 million, why would we need an increase of what translates into approximately $3 million?

Ending and eliminating this unnecessary abatement work, to me, is the most important issue Co-op City is facing. It’s an issue we can win on if we only unite and come together for the good of the community. This is not about anyone taking personal bows or saying, “Me, me, me” — it’s about doing what’s best for all who live in Co-op City. Let’s not be sidetracked by minor issues or complaints. Let’s get ready to come out in large numbers and demand to know

“Why us?” Why are we being selectively targeted to do this abatement work when there is no hazard or health risk?

I want to conclude by saying while I certainly remain, and have always been my own person, I think Helen Atkins has done a good job as President of Riverbay, especially given the nature of some on the Board, and despite a few very difficult individuals who seem to only care about their own personal agendas.

Therefore, while I urge all shareholders to vote this coming Wednesday, May 16th, in the Board of Directors election, I also strongly endorse and hope you, my fellow cooperators, will vote to reelect Othelia Jones.

Also, though I don’t agree completely with anyone on the Board, in good conscience, for the good of this community, and what’s best for Co-op City which is always foremost on my mind, I think it’s important to reelect Al Shapiro, William “Bill” Gordon, and Khalil AbdulWahhab, and also to vote for Leslie Peterson. I also believe Cheryl SimmonsOliver would make a good Director and has an open mind to make her own decisions, and recommend voting for her. We need to have experienced Directors and those with experience in housing issues representing us, especially at a time when we are trying to obtain a loan from HUD and also organize to protest the unnecessary asbestos abatement we are being required to do by the city and the state at a cost of $4 million per year.

National Council of Negro Women Book Club next meeting will be on Saturday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be continuing our discussion of: “At The Dark End Of The Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance – A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black

Power” by Danielle L.McGuire.

Our next membership meeting will be on Sunday, May 20, in Room 11 at 3:00 p.m.

R em in d er : 38th Bethune-Height Recognition Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 19, at the Garden City Hotel, Garden City.

Congratulations to Patricia BannerHaynes on becoming a Life Member and Maxine Sullivan will be 10th time Bethune Achiever. Members, please turn in your raffles by Monday, May 14th Happy Mother’s Day to all!!

To our sick and shut-in, you are not

forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to our May members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The club encourages everyone to come down to their building lobby and vote in the Riverbay Board Election on May 16, 2012. You choose five candidate from the 11 on the ballot.

The Harriet Tubman Democratic Club will give their support to the Team For Change; it is time for new people, and new ideas.

GET OUT AND VOTE TEAM FOR

CHANGE. The club will have an old fashion fish fry on Saturday, May 19th in Room #10 in the Dreiser Loop Center, noon – 6 p.m.

Please support us in this fundraiser to

raise money for the Obama campaign.

Please show your support.

The club sends their continued support to our president for a speedy recovery from hip surgery. —P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

Co-op City Branch, NAACP Happy, happy Mother’s Day to everyone who has ever experienced the happiness and rewards of nurturing.

Congratulations to our member Mr. Leonard Murrell who this past week received an award from the 45th Precinct Council for his work in the 45th Precinct.

The national election campaign is officially underway and we have approximately six months to counter the misstatements and get the truth out there.

Everyone eligible needs to register to vote. Questions can best be answered by calling the League of Women Voters.

The local voter registration campaign continues and forms are available at Room 36, Einstein Community Center, or from President Jeannette Graves who says she votes to get involved with the campaign for registration. There are

approximately five million qualified folks who will not be able to vote unless we get them registered. That is why the NAACP is encouraging you, unregistered eighteen year-olds or citizen with a question about voter registration, come forward! The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and believes voting is the major tool for change.

Nine people have signed up to participate in the September 29, NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza so far. We are looking for more models. The next meeting for the first group of models and new auditions will be on Saturday, June 2, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., at Einstein Community Center, Room #36. The Fashion Show clothes and accessories are from the following designers: Coogie.com, Raif Atelier,

Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and Wendy Williams’ shoes. Designer accessories will also be used. Join in on the fun and at the same time pick up tips to make the most out of your personal and professional presentation.

NAACP members are reminded to pick up their journal forms and begin soliciting. Forms may be obtained at our meetings or by calling Eleanor Donnley at: (718) 379-1297. Raffle books are available at our meeting or by calling Janice Brown at: (718) 671-8915.

Purchase your tickets early, a sell-out is expected. In addition to the luncheon and fashion show, we are having a DJ and live entertainment. The tickets are $85 per person.

The Executive Committee meets May 15 at 2:30 p.m., in Rm. 8 in Dreiser

Community Center. Information from that meeting will be in the next press release. Get well wishes are sent to Membership Committee Chair Brenda Brown for her recovery from surgery.

Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or evalazaar@gmail.com. For now, that is the best way to convey questions or bring news. Please note the former FAX number is not in use and doesn’t reach this branch. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for more news.

Should you need particular help or if you have a question, get in touch with us.

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

—E va L a za a r

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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing W H AT I S T H E C OAL I T I O N T O SAVE AF F O R DABL E H O USI NG ?

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing exists to help keep our middleincome housing affordable, livable, and based on cooperative principles. Because full participation of cooperators in community activities is significant to our goal, we regularly invite everyone in the community to attend our meetings, held every month except in July and August. Even

our Executive Committee meetings are open to all.

We invite all cooperators to attend our meetings and to participate in these discussions, and to bring up issues of concern to them, in a free and democratic forum.

We also urge all cooperators to exercise their right to vote, for the betterment of Coop City, in the upcoming Board of Directors elections, on Wednesday, May 16.

NE XT C O AL I T I O N M E E T I NG Follow our articles in the Co-op City Times for reminders of our June meeting, on Monday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Center. The Board election will be over, and we’ll consider our ideas about the results and the implications.

R E F R E SH YO UR SP I R I T Refresh your spirit at the “Celebrate Spring” concert sponsored by the

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, on Sunday, May 20, at 3 p.m. in Auditorium A of the Dreiser Community Center. Hear Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven played by the Bronx Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jose Alejandro Guzman with solo performances by Soprano Ellen Bardekoff.

Visit www.CTSAH.net; Write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Seb a st ia n Ula n ga

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Vote to Move Co-op City Forward After this election is over, I would like for you to have a greater share in the things that are going on in this community. Now, what do we want for this community? Do we want our community to stagnate or do we want our community to grow, prosper, and be one of the top communities in NYC? St r engt h in Num ber s One thing that I would like for us to do after this election is to organize so that we can become a far more powerful community.

Think about what we could do if we could hold open Board meetings, meetings with the building associations and the floor captains, and general meetings with our cooperators along with some of our elected officials.

Then, think about what we could do if we were to improve our website to advertise our community in a far better way.

These concepts are going to help us to become a lot stronger as a community.

Think, people are going to meet, share good ideas, and then they will most likely agree that we have to make improvements here.

Thereafter, it’s possible that we can achieve our goals of getting more people to see the need to vote.

Vot e As a Board member, I always try to see how we can always make some good improvements to this community. So, I write articles to welcome people and to help them see where we’re at and where we’re going.

Now, being on this Board requires that we use good judgment on a variety of issues. No one is perfect, and people are going to make mistakes.

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Daryl Johnson remember that we have to be transparent and helpful to the community.

Now, there’s a big difference between being transparent and just letting things go.

Do Board members get involved and demand tighter controls when we see that our expenses are rising? Who should determine the amount of employees we should have working here?

In reference to our vacancies, what did you think about the top ten list of vacant apartments that was in last week‘s paper?

Do you think that the Board should be more involved in helping Management to achieve our goals?

Some people might say, “No. Let Management run the show.” However, my thoughts are that the Board should be the guiding force to instruct Management to accomplish the goals of this community. Now, that’s what Board leadership does for a community.

When I work with people, I notice how they conduct their business. Do they lead or do they follow?

Bottom line: We need people on this Board that will take charge and help us to move this community forward. As responsible Board members, I don’t really like it when personal agendas are impeding the flow of business here.

Conduct Business Pr oper ly The Board and Management must learn to work properly and conduct good business so that we can improve our community. Now, that means that we have to spend our money in a wise way. So, we might like helping people. However, as Board members, we have to think about everyone here.

Now, do you want strong Board members to help maintain the affordability of this community? Or, do you want us Board members to spend our loan money on overly inflated projects?

The answer should be no. And, there is no way that I’m going to tolerate anyone thinking that this community will or should be forced to pay extremely higher prices just to fulfill a personal agenda.

This concept is wrong, hurts our cooperators financially, and it will not work here.

M oving For wa r d The plans for the improvement of our shopping centers are moving forward.

Shortly, developers will be checking our property to see what will work best for this community. Now, from the beginning, it was established that our property will not be sold or given away. In fact, some of the first words from Cushman & Wakefield at our open Board meeting were that we will not be giving our property away. Also, any deal that we make will be on the table, and you can be sure that I will insist on transparency and cooperator and business input.

So, working together, you’ll hopefully feel a sense of transparency about the Board and Management.

Pr oper Livin g Cond it ions I received some information about garbage that is allegedly being thrown out

of some windows in Building 2A. Also, this same cooperator sent photos and some videos of a raccoon that was allegedly on a scaffold outside of this building.

Anyway, this story and the photos and videos are being checked out by our officials. However, please do not suffer in silence. If there are unfavorable conditions in and around your building, then you must report those conditions as soon as possible.

Also, please remember that we have over 600 cameras here. So, please be aware that a video can be produced to document all outdoor activity within Co-op City. Thereafter, our Public Safety force will issue a stiff monetary community complaint. So, please teach your family to always be respectful and to never throw anything out of the windows.

Ha ppy M ot her ‘s Da y I would like to wish all of the mothers and everyone a happy Mother’s Day. Our cooperators are working hard to take care of their families and to do the best that they can. So, please stay strong and don’t give up.

And, please remember that all of us are one big family. So, please know that I really care about everyone here.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Building 2 Association We wish to thank all of our neighbors and friends who participated in our pre Mother’s Day “Tea for Two” party on May 5. It was a beautiful affair. We had poetry readings, a yoga demonstration,

lovely music and lots of fun. We want to express a special thank you to the committee that organized the event. They were Sonia DaCosta, Amaryllis Pacheco, Adelina Martinez, Sylvia Cruz and

The club would like to thank all who participated in the Teen Summit on Saturday. The workshops were awesome, the facilitators were exceptional and our teens were outstanding. An exceptional thank you goes to Congressman Eliot L. Engel and Willie Whittaker from We Love Hair for sponsoring lunch for the teens.

Our success is solely due to Ms. Leah Richards from the Tribune Society and the CCDC, Ms. Michelle Sajous from Riverbay Corp., and Mr. Jerome Rice from the CCDC.

The teens left with high self-esteem, how to prepare for school and job interviews, books, CD’s and to be ready for the next step: The Youth Summer Job & Internship Fair scheduled for Tuesday, May 8th from 4 to 7 p.m. We wish all of them much success.

The federal Primary Election will be held on June 26. No exceptions. All poll workers are expected to arrive on time at 5:00 a.m. To be paid, you must bring your notice to work card on Election Day and complete your time sheets. If your time

Lillian Whitaker. Among those giving a helping hand were Barbara Anderson, Carlyn Jones, Barbara Pratt and Shirley Holliday. It was a blast.

Come out and help us plan more spe-

cial events like this. We need your support. We want to wish all of you a happy Mother’s Day. And please don’t forget to vote on May 16th.

—C a r lyn J on es

Co-op City Democratic Club sheet is inaccurate or incomplete, you may not receive your checks on time, so please be attentive.

The local and state Primary will be held on September 11. These elected officials will have more control over what is going on in our community than our President.

They will be mailing out information cards explaining their accomplishments and progress for you to evaluate, encourage and ask for your input for the future.

Please tell them exactly what your priorities are. What are you looking for to

improve your life (and family) from a legislative point of view?

Everyone over 18 should vote and make your vote count. Should you need a voter registration card, please contact any of your elected officials’ offices or call me between 7 and 9 p.m. weekdays at (718) 320-0281. All of our candidates will be counting on YOU. November 6th, 2012 will be the General Election which will include our presidential candidates.

—R od Sa u n d er s

Black Forum Next Defensive Dr iving Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, May 19, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Coop City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Going to Empir e a nd Aqueduct Buses going to Empire and Aqueduct Casinos. More details soon. So that we can best serve you, please call and let us know where and when you’d like to go.

We must hear from you. Please call (718) 320-8035 and leave a message and we

will get back to you.

Hea lth a ler t!

Obesity has been linked to several maladies that can be avoided. It has become all too obvious that Co-op City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To help you, the Black Forum is embarking on a new health program to teach how to cook and eat sensibly as a new way of life. Look out for dates. We expect to have programs in both the Dreiser and Einstein Centers.

For more information, please call to register, 718-320-8035. Don’t wait until it’s too late—YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST. Bla ck For um Aer obics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Bla ck For um’s Lyons Ma ne Tr a ck C lub Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035.

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

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be

issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Volunteer s wa nted We need volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12;45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - J oin Us Toda y Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers. May your day be an enjoyable and blessed one.

—Tony Illis

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African American Association G en er a l M e m b er sh ip M e et in g – The next meeting will be held today, Saturday, May 12th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. We will also celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy music and refreshments. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

C a n d id a t es’ F or u m – The Riverbay Board of Directors race is in full gear.

Your vote is needed to reach a quorum of 5,007 voting families. Please vote wisely on May 16th, 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. in building lobbies.

Sch ol a r s h ip Awa r d s P r ogr a m –

The Association will offer two $400 scholarships to high school seniors in June. Applications may be obtained by calling 718-379-5555. Deadline: May 30th. The scholarships will be presented at the Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony, Saturday, June 9th.

H o l i s t i c H e a l t h & W e l l n e ss Sem in a r – The Association designated April as Holistic Health & Wellness Month and we thank all our members, neighbors and friends for attending our recent seminar. Health tip of the week: Try to get at least 20 minutes of physical exercise per day. Provided you are in good physical condition, it could merely be walking, climbing steps, jumping rope or stretching. Remember: Health is wealth.

St a y I n for m ed – Democracy cannot exist without an informed public. It is unfortunate that the “ Open Line” program is no longer on the 98.7 KISS FM. Listeners protested and it is now on

WBLS 107.5 FM radio, Sundays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The hosts continue to be Brothers Bob Slade, James Mtume and Bob Pickett, who bring many issues of interest to the African-American community. Tune in.

The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the African-American Association and we encourage you to participate: E d u c a t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

C om p u t e r /L a p t op C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718379-5555.

Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C l a s se s – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Instructor: Meena SharpeHicks, 718-671-8364.

Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op –

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright, 646-721-8185.

J ob s /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op s – These workshops will be held on the first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Facilitator: Roger Toppin, 718-320-1424.

C h ild r en ’s Su m m er Da y C a m p – Register your child for July and August.

Call 347-283-3809.

C h i ld r en ’s E a r ly M or n in g P r ogr a m – If you need childcare in the morning before school begins, we are available to care for your children on school days starting in September. Call Ms. Hinds at 347-283-3809.

C h ild r en ’s Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – The Learning Source is available to care for your children, walk them from school, assist them with homework and offers other enrichment activities.

Director: Ms. Stevens at 914-907-7936.

—H a r m a n T. L ea c ock

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is the time to avail yourself of this opportunity and get expert instruction at a very low cost. Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist, is the instructor for classes given on Tuesdays.

Art classes are held on Tuesdays, with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m.,

3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who take advantage of this opportunity.

Baychester Visual Arts, Inc.is having a

free 2 hour workshop on water color painting techniques with Dmitriy Moshkovich. It will be held on Friday, May 18th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Loop Community Center at 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Dmitriy Moshkovich is an award winning artist. He studied art in

Russia and received a Masters Degree in Fine Art. We hope you join us.

For more information about our classes, please call Mr. Groves at 201-8620847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

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

—Sylvia L och a nsky

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 3201861.

Our children are our future so let’s support them so that they can pursue their dreams. This year, the Humanitarian Committee of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop needs your help in providing assistance to the Teen Center of Co-op City,

and the Co-op City NAACP Day Care Center. Donations will be collected at the Retirees’ April, May, and June meetings, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Mondays and Thursdays in the Retirees’ meeting room from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please make checks and money orders payable to the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. Cut-off date for donations will be June 11th.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the com-

munity. 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 Assoc; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Churches and Organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 3201861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Ha r m a n T. L ea cock

The Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development.

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June. We are always looking for new members with a like mind to join us. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the high school drop out rate of the youth in our community. If you are interested in joining the Adult

Club or the Ombudsmen, call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-9727732.

Our annual Founder’s Day Luncheon was held at Eastwood Manor on Saturday, May 5. There were eight honorees: Kimberly McLeod – Scholarship; Lucille Richards – Senior of the Year; Reverend D. Albert Turk of Emanuel A.M.E. - Minister of the Year; Rosetta Conroy – Achievement Award; Cheryl Marrow Professional Award and Eve–Lyn Mallett of Flowerz ‘N’ Thingz - Business Award.

Dr. Charles Dunn was honored as Man of the Year and the club’s most

prestigious award, the Sojourner Truth was awarded to the president of the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club. The Williamsbridge Club sends their best wishes for a speedy recovery to her as she was not on hand to accept the award in person on May 5th and will be given a plaque in a later ceremony. The community support was outstanding and the Williamsbridge Club is proud to honor these community leaders, as well as the scholarship recipient. Proceeds from this event and any donations received are used for the scholarship fund.

Information about the National

Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org.

You may contact the Williamsbridge Club at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box #6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information, call Eloise Paige, First Vice President.

We are always in need of and grateful for your continued support.

—Sylvia H ic k s

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all of our Post members that are home- bound and recovering from various medical operations; we wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our Post members that have a birthday in the month of May: Antonio Cordrington, Dennis V. Dunlop, Roif N. Brumme, Charles Lirio, James S.Lee, Reginald E. McKissick, Richard Yarrell, Mark R. Scheer, Esau M. Simmons and Cecil A. Williams. If I don't have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of

the Co-op City Times.

The next executive will take place on June 2nd and the next general meeting will be on May 19th at 11 a.m. sharp. If you have any raffle money, please bring it with you to the meeting. On June 16th, we will have election of the new officers in the Post, make sure you attend this meeting. The two top raffle sellers are Llewelyn Waterman who sold 338 raffle books and Jerome Rice who sold 95 raffle books. Congratulations for outstanding effort in selling raffles. The grade essay at P.S. 160 will take place on the June graduation date for the best essay about “ How Proud I Am to be an American”; a plaque will be awarded to the best essay along with $40.

The DFAS has new forms to report a retiree’s death. Grieving family can report a military retiree’s death by using form DFAS 9221, the Notification of Death Fast Form. The new form can be completed in minutes at the survivor's convenience, saving grieving friends and family members the trouble of waiting on hold for customer service. This DFSA will stop the retiree's pay to prevent overpayment and begin the process of filing for any benefits the survivors may be entitled to.

Survivors can find a link to the new form and other useful information on the DFAS website at www.dfas.mil/retired military/survivors/retireedeath.html. A good smelling candle is sweet orange; the smell is a rich uplifting aroma and relieves

stress, and peppermint candles increase energy, eases headaches and nausea.

This is for all of our Post members who live in Co-op City, remember to vote for Riverbay Board members in the lobby of your building on May 16. Remember to hire a "veteran;" they served our country. How about you serving them in return with employment? In June, there will be a fair in Section 1 and our Post will have a recruiting table at this location and volunteer's will be needed to transport our equipment to the fair on that day.

Happy Mother's Day to all of our 1871 Post members and their families.

This information was brought to you by your public information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop HAP P Y M OT H E R ’S DAY T O AL L !

The RETIREES 40th ANNUAL LUNCHEON will be held at the beautiful Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $75.

Reminder to the RETIREES and associates, please see Josephine Flowers regarding your ad placements and boosters. All ads and booster names will be collected (final) at the May meeting and the cost is only $5 for a single name and $7.50 for couple’s names. Our illustrious honorees are: Bronx Democratic Leader – Chairman Carl E. Heastie; Business Leaders - Ayris Granby and Patricia Myers; Community Leaders - Shirley Saunders and Francine Reva Jones; and the RETIREES Appreciation Awardees are Paisley Harvey and Regina Usher.

The musical entertainment will be provided by the notable CAROL/AD

Productions. Pick up your tickets from Beverly Waller/Ida Morton.

W I L DW OO D SE AF OO D F E AST – Sept. 24-27, (4 day/3 nights). Price $370/double and $450/single. Package includes 3 full breakfast, 3 dinners including one All You Can Eat Seafood Feast Buffet, featuring a DJ for a funfilled evening of musical entertainment, one All You Can Eat Casino Buffet dinner, and one fantastic dinner at a local waterfront restaurant. Also, you’ll receive a Welcome Party Pak, a trip to Atlantic City casino with a bonus package, visits to: the Washington Street Mall for shopping, to the Historic Town of Smithville Village with over 40 quaint shops, and visit Wildwood’s Famous boardwalk.

And finally a 2nd visit to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package (en route home).

NOT E : A deposit of $100 due by May 20, followed by payments June 20, July 20, and FINAL payment of $70 due August 10th. Contacts: Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707/Harmon Leacock, 718671-9610.

TH E ATRE C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation and meeting time.

• Sat., May 19th, 1:30 p.m. - SISTAS, THE MUSICAL - $54 – St. Luke’s Theatre (Van-12:00 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) • Sun., June 24th, 7:00 p.m. – NATALIE COLE – Lehman College - $ TBD (Van-5:30 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) * See Committee members in Clubroom 19 after 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. After 7 p.m., any questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-3247847 or 718-671-8637.

All payments for parties, trips and

shows will be accepted by check/money order only payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

G OO D AND W E L FAR E : Our heartfelt condolences at this time of loss are extended to our long-standing member, Josephine Flowers, whose husband, Robert, passed on Friday, May 4th.

The funeral service for Robert will be held at McCall’s Funeral Home. Get well wishes to our fisherman, Carl Tyler, who is recovering from injuries received in a recent accident. We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life.

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

“Getting old is a fascination thing. The older you get, the older you want to get.”

—C la u d et t e Da vis

Zodiacs Track Club On Saturday, May 5th, the Zodiacs competed in the Hershey Games trails at Van Cortland Park for a chance to qualify for the regional meet. Our children performed outstandingly with 90% of our children qualifying.

On Sunday, May 6th, Zodiacs also competed in the Metro Eagle Invitation at Roy Wilkins Park, where the competition was more intense. There were the elite teams from New York to showcase their talents. There were events from the 3,000 meters to the 100 meter race. The Zodiacs showed why they are considered one of the elite teams in New York by winning many awards.

The blessings continue to fall upon us; the Zodiacs were awarded the 2012 Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant. The grant award is up to $1,250 in actual expenses which can be used for transportation and housing costs associated with your club’s participation in one of the following 2012 USATF National Championship events. It brought joy to our team, when we received this message: “USA Track & Field (USATF) and the USATF Foundation are excited to inform you that your club is one of forty (40) youth clubs selected to receive funds through the 2012 Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant Program!”

Only forty teams in the country received this travel grant. We are pleased to be one of the forty teams that the USATF and USATF Foundation have chosen. These funds will assist the parents, whose children are participating in the USATF National meets. Thank you, USATF, USATF Foundation and committee. We are greatly appreciative!!!

Sunday, May 26th, Zodiacs will host the Elizabeth Gaynor/Robert Taylor Track Meet Invitation at Truman High School. This is a USATF sanctioned meet for the youth. For additional information, please visit www.Zodiacstrack.org. Come out and support your youth.

Join one of New York’s top track and field teams. We compete all year round in multiple events from Cross Country to indoor and outdoor Track and Field meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or coPresident Winston Dinkins at 914-4416196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM or visit our website www.ZODIACS TRACK.ORG. —W in st on Din k in s

Co-op City Toastmasters Club Are you looking to: Build your confidence?

Grow as a leader?

Improve your communication and public speaking skills?

Visit Co-op City Toastmasters – it will change your life. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7:30 p.m. sharp, Bartow Mall, downstairs. You will see how following the Toastmasters Program will strengthen your confidence. We provide a positive and supportive learning environment, and in turn, help prepare

you for challenging opportunities in your business and private lives. There are many in the club who can personally attest to the entrepreneurial benefits of Toastmasters, myself included. We have lots of good stories to share.

Please join us at our next meeting: “MEETING OF CHAMPIONS,” on May 17th when we will celebrate all the members who took on the challenge of District 46 Marathon and finished the race by completing their personal goals by April 15th.

TMs. Jimmy Britt, Lauretta Jaysura, Valerie

Mapp Palmer, Sandra Menigall-Reid, Sherba Richards, Lorna Smith were committed to enhancing their communication and leadership skills and either completed 10 speeches or 10 Leadership projects. Area Governor Lauretta Jaysura will present their beautiful Champion Medals. We hope you will join us to congratulate them.

May 17th is also when we will hold Election 2012-2013. All members please be in attendance for this important election.

The Nominating Committee will present their slate and nominations will be taken

from the floor. Step up to the challenge - be a club officer for 2012-2013.

Neighbors, friends, inactive and active members alike, remember to visit with Coop City Toastmasters. We are here to help your self development and have fun while doing it. Contact VP Membership Kim Patterson at KPatterson6@verizon.net or visit the District website at www.Toastmasters6.org.

Come learn with us, build your confidence, and grow as leaders.

—D. Sm a ll

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n da y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

There are bible studies in English and

Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

P r a yer Nigh t: We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors.

Bring a friend who would like prayer.

Also on Thursday’s mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m: In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment, where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have fun, please call (718) 671-1033.

C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M usic School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available.

Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

M en ’s Fellowship: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord.

Bring a friend so they can get a blessing too. Hope to see you there.

E xer cise a nd Hea lth : Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Come and learn about better health.

F a m ily Nigh t : Friday nights are for

the family. We will be having bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend or two or more.

F lea M a r ket : Our semi-annual Flea Market will today at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front and around the church building.

Come and look and buy. There will be food, clothing, jewelry, Mary Kay products, Avon and many others items for sale.

Tr ip t o L a n ca st er : We had such a great trip to see Jonah, we are going again on October 26. We hope those who couldn’t make the April’s trip will come this time. Everyone had a great time. I will be giving more information as to price and such in our next article.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la ud

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

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

F O C US SC R IP T UR E F O R T H E WEE K: How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

– Psalm 119:103 Upcoming Event s:

Men’s Fellowship – Thursday, May 24th at 7 p.m. – Please join us as we discussed and demonstrate how to approach a “sneak attack” from the enemy. Our special guest, personal defense instructor Neil Neazer of Rough House Tactics will give us on hand demonstrations on how to defend ourselves from these forms of attack and we will be applying these same tactics to our spiritual warfare.

Spanish Service – Servicio en Español: Sunday, May 27th at 3:30 p.m.

Sch edu le of Ser vice: Connect Ministry: Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. – if you are new to the community or a new believer, you are welcome to meet and fellowship with some of our church leaders and get acquainted with our church and its

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ministries.

Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Teen Church (13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (5-12) - every Friday at 7 p.m.

Sun days: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** F ir st Sun day of each m on th is our Com mun ion Ser vice.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 1 2 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube & Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70,

Saturdays at 4 p.m.

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

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

Plea se m ail all you r in qu ir ies or donat ions t o th e following add r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, plaza level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.

Email: admin@circleofchristchurch.org.

Web site: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

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Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 want to wish every mother of the community a happy and healthy Mother’s Day, and extend an invitation to everyone to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name.

For You, Mom, On Mother’s Day I want to tell you Mom That you’re special to the Lord

And you are valued in His eyes For no one loves you more And Mom I want you to know How blessed you really are For I know that it was never easy Those past years were quite hard But even through the years gone by I believe that God was there Reaching out with loving arms Though we were unaware And He is still beside you Longing to be a part

Of all the things that interest you For you’re special in His heart For even in the daily struggles That seems to be part of life The Lord longs to be involved And fill the void inside So Mom on this Mother’s day I just want you to know That you were always appreciated And that Jesus loves you so.

C H UR C H H O UR S: Sp a n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m.— Evangelistic Service:12:00 p.m.

Church Hours: English Sunday: Evangelistic Service 4:00 p.m.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 Community Center, Room 42.

For any questions or prayers, call 718-671-6112 or 347-275-5500.

—P a s t or s F er n a n d o F igu e r oa / T h om a s G a r r et t

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every

Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

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

Singles’ Ministry meets every third

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

Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunda y M or nin g Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed; We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Mother ’s Da y Guest Spea ker : Rev. Beverly Spruill.

Rea ding fr om Sa cr ed Scr iptur e: Ruth 1:1-16.

Weekly Activity Bereavement Support Group meets

Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m., Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus and its connection to the Passover. Everyone is welcome.

Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

Up com in g invit a t ion s t o t h e com m u n it y: T O DAY - Men’s Ministry sponsors a Pre-Mother’s Day “Brothers Cooking for Mothers” luncheon, Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 4, noon – 4.

Tickets are $20, children under 12, $10.

See anyone from the Men’s Ministry for tickets or call the church.

Sa t u r d a y, J u n e 2 - Noon until 2:00 p.m. Wellness Workshop. Join us.

Mother’s Day Thought: “What is a Mother? Somewhere between the youthful energy of a teenager and the golden years of a woman’s life, there lives a marvelous and loving person known as a Mother .”

Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

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

Join the Seniors’ Ministry as they celebrate their Anniversary on Sunday, May 20 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service.

The theme is “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.” 1st Timothy 5:17.” All are welcome to participate in a joyful time of service.

Come join New Vision’s ‘Partners in

Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

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

Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Bronx, NY 10475; telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY 10475 Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

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2 0 1 2 R i v e r b a y B o a r d E l e c t i o n ✫✫✫ Candidate statements appear on pages 28-33 • Candidate order determined by lottery.

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

ABSENTEE BALLOTING

Voting will be conducted by machine in your building lobby on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 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 15, 2012, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

2012 Riverbay Candidates Khalil Abdul-Wahhab* Francine Reva Jones*

2012 Board Election Schedule Saturday, April 28, 2012

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

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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

Saturday, May 5, 2012

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

Monday, May 7, 2012

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

Saturday, May 12, 2012

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

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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

Vote Tally - 9:00 p.m. Room 31 Bartow

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Recount, 9:30 a.m. (if necessary)

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

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

Al Shapiro* William “Bill” Gordon* Othelia Jones* Claudia A. Sampson Emanuel Armfield Cheryl Simmons-Oliver Herbert Moreira-Brown

— Remember to VOTE — WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012

Leslie Peterson Evelyn M. Turner *Denotes incumbents

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VOTING Voting by machine will be conducted by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and shall begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. on May 16, 2012, 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. 10A) 120 Debs Place (Bldg. l0B)

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120 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11B) 140 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11C) 120 Casals Place (Bldg. 12) 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) 140 Casals Place (Bldg. 14) 100 Aldrich Street (Bldg. 15A) 120 Aldrich Street (Bldg. 15B) 620 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16A) 600 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16B) 120 Alcott Place (Bldg. 17) 100 Alcott Place (Bldg. 18) 140 Alcott Place (Bldg. 19) 140 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20A) 120 Asch Loop (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 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29A) 4220 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29B) 4240 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29C) 4120 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 30A)

120 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31B) 4180 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32A) 4160 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32B) 140 Elgar Place (Bldg. 33) 120 Elgar Place (Bldg. 34) 100 Elgar Place (Bldg. 35) Townhouses Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26A) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11A) Debs Place (Bldg. 8) Broun Place (Bldg. 21C) Adler Place (Bldg. 20A) Defoe Place (Bldg 6) Asch Loop (Bldg. 17) Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling 718-3203300, Ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked not later than May 15, 2012, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after May 16, 2012.

In the event it is determined that a quorum has not been achieved by machine voting on May 16, 2012, the vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as all voters in line have been accommodated, and secured by the Board of Elections of the City of New York.

Commencing Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the above 65 building lobbies, from the New York City Board of Elections’ poll workers, for eligible shareholders to vote who did not vote on May 16, 2012, until a quorum is achieved.

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Vote for Responsible, Proven Leadership to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward!

Othelia Jones As we enter into the final days of the campaign for the Riverbay Board of Elections, it has been my pleasure to have spoken to you at the numerous building forums. I have listened to your concerns with issues of quality of life and the timely delivery of essential services. You can be assured that your concerns were heard loud and clear.

I, alone as a Director, can do little, but 15 committed and focused Directors who are willing to work together can. Responsible Board Directors can and will be an effective representative to serve you by advocating for what is the best for Co-op City and you, the shareholders. My main priority, as is that of my running mates, is to continue moving ahead to complete the capital projects while cutting costs wherever possible.

Co-op City is far from perfect, nor do I know of any community that is. I believe that if most of us would take an honest look around, the progress and improvements that were made here can clearly be seen.

Please do not listen to anyone who tells you not to vote. Many have suf-

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Othelia Jones "I love living in Co-op City and feel that there is no place like it in the world. I have seen progress being made in the rebuilding of Co-op City and I want to continue to be a part of serving on the Riverbay Board of Directors as it continues." fered and sacrificed for this privilege.

Keep in mind that the candidates, if elected to serve on the Board, will be making decisions that will directly affect your lives here. Vote wisely and NEVER GIVE UP THIS SACRED TRUST TO VOTE. Please vote for me, Othelia Jones, William “Bill” Gordon, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro and Khalil AbdulWahhab so that you will benefit from our combined experience, integrity and honest. Trust and feel confident that we will work diligently on your behalf.

Vote on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thank you.

Khalil AbdulWahhab

Al Shapiro

William “Bill” Gordon

Leslie Peterson

• Completed window replacement program - 133,000 new windows installed in Co-op City buildings.

• Responsible for completion of co-generation plant making Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and saving approximately $18M per year.

• Successfully obtained refinancing with New York Community Bank to repair garages and make other crucial repairs to infrastructure.

• Kept Co-op City affordable during uncertain economic times.

• Make sure Co-op City remains safe by upgrading Public Safety force.

• Continue pursuing refinancing loan from HUD to prevent need for potential future carrying charge increases.

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Emanuel Armfield Straight talk for straight understanding. I am glad to inform you that the one you have been waiting for is here. I’m glad to know that you have been paying attention and you are aware that there is a big day of decision coming up on Wednesday, May 16, in the lobby of your building between the hours of 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

I am glad to know that you not only realize that you have a choice of who will represent you, but that it is also your duty and an obligation as a shareholder.

I’m glad that you realize that your vote is your voice, and you want to stand for something as opposed to falling for everything.

I’m glad you recognize we’ve got the best thing going for the price, and it will get better as each of us brings something to the table on behalf of our community.

I am so glad that you can now see and accept that you are part of something much bigger and greater than yourself, and you want to be involved.

Straight talk for straight understanding, folks. The one you have been waiting for is here, and always has been, it’s you.

You are the builder, be mindful of

Emanuel Armfield BOARD OF DIRECTORS

what tools you will need to put in your bag. ** EMANUEL ARMFIELD ** Has the courage to stand alone, confident, has a vision and a plan, is intelligent, friendly, approachable, disciplined, dedicated, deliberate with a desire to do well, is a born leader and a messenger that will carry the message throughout the land.

On Wednesday, May 16, in your building lobby between the hours of 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., show your support and cast your vote for EMANUEL ARMFIELD for RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. REMINDER, SAVE THIS NAME IN YOUR PHONE FOR ELECTION DAY.

**If you can see it, you can have it** YES WE CAN I WILL DO WHAT I CAN WILL YOU HELP?

VOTE Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in your building lobby, 6AM-9PM

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Cheryl Simmons-Oliver This article will be the last in the series related to my opinion as to why I have elected to run for the Board on the Team for CHANGE platform.

The Team for Change has a relatively clear and concise six-point platform.

Two aspects of the platform are the continuation and strengthening of the Mitchell-Lama Program and the need to save millions by employing Riverbay union staff instead of outsourcing. As the world's largest cooperative community, Co-op City stands as the strongest affordable housing complex in the State of New York. During the days prior to the economic downturn, many wanted to take advantage of the financial windfall that was occurring. The word privatization was echoed on a daily basis. This word "privatization" has been replaced with "affordable."

Secondly, sponsorship of our community by Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, a union, served to provide us with our affordable housing.

Union members engaged in long protracted fighting to organize and to ensure that each worker received a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, health benefits and a pension. Today, we live in a time when union labor is under

constant attack and the things stated about union wages and benefit packages are filled with discussions on givebacks.

In our community, many of us are able to live and remain here in comfort because our pensions and union jobs provide us with a safety net to maintain our standard of living. Our need to preserve the union and to stop outsourcing contracts is imperative--dignity, job security and a benefit package.

The Team for Change will fight for the union to remain. Support the TEAM for CHANGE--Evelyn M. Turner, Claudia A. Sampson, Francine Reva Jones and Cheryl SimmonsOliver! We are united in our commitment to you.

Vote May 16th!

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Leslie Peterson In a few days, you will make an important decision to vote for the representation you want. I have been a public servant for 27 years so serving you will come easy. I hope you vote for a team that will take you into the future; That will inspire positive interaction and instill peace of mind knowing your home is secure and affordable. It has been a pleasure meeting and talking with my fellow shareholders during this process. If elected to represent you, I will seek your input and represent your interests.

This is a very large complex that was built many years ago. During initial construction, there were deficiencies, we know that, but we have been steadily correcting those ills. So much has been done and much still needs to be done. The Team for Progress has successfully accomplished many goals and wants to continue moving you forward. We want to eliminate misinformation and negotiate contracts that reflect good fiduciary responsibility.

I'm not afraid to argue difficult positions about seemingly insurmountable odds. During the garage closings, I spoke to everyone who could help.

Leslie Peterson "I have lived in this community for 27 years and worked with my building association for many of those years. By working together, I believe we can continue to make this the best place to live in the Bronx."

Each month, I continued to reiterate shareholders’ desires. We won and were allowed to remain in Peartree Mall until our garage was reopened. I am dedicated to the interests of the shareholders. We are stakeholders and our concerns must be heard. I understand that not everything will go my way, but I am prepared to give compelling arguments to substantiate any position I take.

In many communities, the right to vote is being challenged, don't give yours up voluntarily. Vote for me, Leslie Peterson, and my teammates, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro and William "Bill" Gordon on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Khalil AbdulAl Shapiro Othelia Jones William “Bill” Wahhab Gordon • Completed window replacement program - 133,000 new windows installed in Co-op City buildings.

• Responsible for completion of co-generation plant making Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and saving approximately $18M per year.

• Successfully obtained refinancing with New York Community Bank to repair garages and make other crucial repairs to infrastructure.

• Kept Co-op City affordable during uncertain economic times.

• Make sure Co-op City remains safe by upgrading Public Safety force.

• Continue pursuing refinancing loan from HUD to prevent need for potential future carrying charge increases.

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Evelyn M. Turner First, I would like to say “Thank You” resident-shareholders of Co-op City. I appreciate the opportunity to compete to serve on the Board of Directors of the largest cooperative in New York State and the country. This is a serious volunteer commitment that I am ready for and with your vote will succeed.

I have been a “fighter” all my life and will use my talents, skills and recent contact at HUD in Washington, DC for Co-op City. We must improve the life outcome of our youth as the children are our future. Presently, the value of children/youth in Co-op City is not a budget item and it has even been suggested that we look to OTHERS to provide services for them.

They are not important enough at this time to have modern outdoor facilities to play. We appear to have a toxic resignation in allowing our children in Co-op City to have less while in other communities children get all kinds of resources and have a very different experience.

I also support more programs for our handicapped resident-shareholders. They should have access to the front doors and other adjustments in

their apartments to improve their quality of life. We need to wrap services around this population.

Safety is important and I will advocate that Public Safety develops vibrant activities to prevent crime and get to young people before they get arrested. Admittedly, some people have deviant minds, however, work with that 95% who want to do good.

Resident-shareholders have a right to Open Board Meeting, Gallery Session and deciding who will manage the additional MILLIONS we have to repay. Change will not happen without 4 new Board members – Evelyn M. Turner, Francine Reva Jones, Claudia A. Sampson and Cheryl Simmons Oliver. VOTE TEAM FOR CHANGE!

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Francine Reva Jones This week, I will focus on the goals that I envision for our community.

First and foremost, I will stress that it is a Directors’ responsibility to abide by all Board Resolutions and insist that the President fulfills the mandate to convene a minimum of three Open Board meetings a year, with gallery sessions.

I will work to have those meetings televised. This will allow cooperators who cannot attend meetings to observe the Board at work from the comfort of their homes.

I will abide by the Request for Proposal (RFP) rules to award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder.

Although our current auditor was the lowest responsible bidder for a new three-year contract, the Board approved a contract for the next highest bidder, which was allowed to reduce its bid to match the lowest bid.

Also, this auditor had performed tax services for our management company. I feel that this was a conflict of interest and unethical. HCR was notified.

I will vote to approve a HUD guaranteed loan. Unlike the NY Community Bank 15-year balloon loan with a variable interest rate, this would be a 35-year, low fixed-interest, self-liquidating loan that promises to

save our corporation millions of dollars.

I will continue working with the Board’s Sales Committee to persuade HCR to reduce the equity for transferring cooperators. In my opinion, it is unfair that transferring cooperators should pay the same rate as new cooperators.

I will continue working with the Board’s Youth Committee to assist in providing positive activities for our youth. The track and football coaches have requested a multi-purpose field, which I will work to ensure that management provides.

Help me to help you by re-electing me, Francine Reva Jones and electing my Team for Change teammates: Claudia A. Sampson, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver and Evelyn M. Turner.

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Herbert Moreira-Brown The most pressing and important issue facing the Riverbay Board of Directors as we approach the 2012 annual election of one third of the Riverbay Board of Directors is how the redevelopment of Co-op City will proceed and progress.

Some of the major decisions that our Board of Directors will make this year will be how to refinance the $555 million loan, whether we will televise all of the Riverbay Board meetings to the entire Co-op City community and whether we will retain the services of the management team now in place or replace them.

I feel that the Board of Directors as a whole and each Director individually must place all of these items on the table for discussion and address them with an open mind. Since the role of any Director individually and the role of a Board of Directors collectively is to set the overall corporate policy for the corporation they direct, it is imperative that each and every Director leaves their prejudices, preferences and pressures exerted by their group and rise above these pressures and influences to do what they feel will be

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in the best interest of Co-op City.

In order to accomplish this and get each and everyone to act and think individually instead of as a member of a faction or slate we must elect "Independent Minded Directors."

This does not mean that just because an individual is on a slate they should not get your support but they should have the ability to make an independent, intelligent, and well thought out decision by themselves and be able to vote their conscience. Finally, I’m asking each and every shareholder to vote on May 16 for Herbert MoreiraBrown and up to four other candidates that you feel should serve on our Board.

HERBERT MOREIRABROWN to the RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

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William “Bill” Gordon I will never vote to bring a general manager to replace a management company here at Co-op City. I think the history of Co-op City has shown us that a general manager cannot handle a community of this size.

Now as to Marion Scott Realty, I think they have done and are still doing a good job here in Co-op City.

Marion Scott Realty took over this place when we were broke and managed to maintain services. When the garages had to be closed, they were instrumental in finding funding for our original refinancing and began a massive capital improvement project that resulted in the Co-op City we enjoy today. In an economy where businesses state it is hard to get banks to loan money, Co-op City was able to get a second refinancing from New York Community Bank and now is in the process of getting a HUD guaranteed loan from Wells Fargo. This would not have been possible without the stable leadership of past Riverbay Boards and the stewardship of Marion Scott Realty.

I support having an evaluation of Marion Scott Realty and if the evalua-

William “Bill” Gordon "In addition to my position on the Riverbay Board of Directors, I have stayed active in the community by serving as President of the Building 35 Cooperators Association, Finance Officer for Post 1871 of the American Legion, and Treasurer of Cooperators United." tion is favorable, extending them a new contract. I do not support starting a bid process, without evaluating what we have now. I told a cooperator recently I equate the managing company’s role here at Co-op City to my general practitioner. I have had the same doctor for years and would not arbitrarily change him without cause. I believe our management company deserves the same respect.

Wednesday is Election Day. I am asking you to vote and encourage your neighbors to vote. I would like for you to vote for my team: Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leslie Peterson and myself, William (Bill) Gordon.

Khalil AbdulWahhab

Al Shapiro

Othelia Jones

Leslie Peterson

• Completed window replacement program - 133,000 new windows installed in Co-op City buildings.

• Responsible for completion of co-generation plant making Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and saving approximately $18M per year.

• Successfully obtained refinancing with New York Community Bank to repair garages and make other crucial repairs to infrastructure.

• Kept Co-op City affordable during uncertain economic times.

• Make sure Co-op City remains safe by upgrading Public Safety force.

• Continue pursuing refinancing loan from HUD to prevent need for potential future carrying charge increases.

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Al Shapiro This is my final statement as a candidate in this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors election and I want to thank all of you who have given me so much encouragement and support while I seek reelection.

I first became involved with the Riverbay Board when I saw what advantage the State of New York was taking of our community, especially in terms of shoddy construction when Co-op City was first built. Over the years, I have been proud to have been part of many successful battles with the State of New York, but none of these victories were possible without dedication, hard work and a Board which put the community ahead of parochial self-interest.

As a Director, I made a solemn vow that my major goal was to prevent Coop City from having to repay $100 million in alleged arrearage repayments to HFA which were never documented. That's about two-thirds of Riverbay Corporation’s operating budget for one year that the state wanted us to pay, even though the state could never provide any proof that such work has ever been done.

Thanks to the efforts of former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman and

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Al Shapiro “This year, we need stability and continuity on our Board of Directors more than ever to ensure progress in Co-op City.”

the successful refinancing with New York Community Bank, that became a reality.

I’ve always believed in truth and progress which show results over the hysterical, hollow criticism of some who never offer any constructive ideas or viable options to solve issues we face in Co-op City. I firmly believe we need responsible, experienced individuals to continue serving on the Riverbay Board of Directors to make sure Co-op City remains the community I call home and one where I love living.

I respectfully encourage you to vote for myself, Al Shapiro, this coming Wednesday, May 16th, as well as my running mates, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, William "Bill" Gordon, Leslie Peterson, and Othelia Jones.

Khalil AbdulWahhab

Othelia Jones

William “Bill” Gordon

Leslie Peterson

• Completed window replacement program - 133,000 new windows installed in Co-op City buildings.

• Responsible for completion of co-generation plant making Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and saving approximately $18M per year.

• Successfully obtained refinancing with New York Community Bank to repair garages and make other crucial repairs to infrastructure.

• Kept Co-op City affordable during uncertain economic times.

• Make sure Co-op City remains safe by upgrading Public Safety force.

• Continue pursuing refinancing loan from HUD to prevent need for potential future carrying charge increases.

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ Claudia A. Sampson The fact that we are the largest cooperative development sponsored and built by union labor can’t be overlooked.

Compassionate consideration is critical to the survival of our cooperative. We must remain an affordable housing, not a speculative commodity.

Management policies in Co-op City sometimes seem at odds with the best interests of the cooperators. The need to generate income can’t be met by constantly piling up debt and continually passing increases onto cooperators when we can’t meet operating expenses. “Nickel and diming” not only generates a fraction needed to balance our budget, but also provokes considerable ill-will among cooperators. We’ve endured the pain individually. But, the greater damage is that collectively our community is being divided for others to conquer.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Really significant savings could be made by first restoring a cooperative spirit in Coop City.

We support fair bidding for management and outsourcing contracts.

Regularly scheduled and open Board meetings would stimulate greater cooperator participation and ensure Board accountability.

Recently, cooperators attending Candidates’ Forums heard some incumbents warn against “changing horses in

midstream.” Why must we not change leaders who aren’t up to the challenges?

We’ve face refinancing not ONCE, not TWICE, but THREE TIMES since 2004?

With cost overruns on major capital improvements, with benefits of co-generation delayed for two years, with delayed restoration of the Greenway in Sections 1 to 4, we need to hold management accountable and ensure that Board business policies don’t put us at risk.

With the TEAM FOR CHANGE at the table, the $600,000,000 HUD loan will be closely monitored and fully disclosed. Vote for COOPERATIVE, CAPABLE, COMPASSIONATE, AND COMMITTED leaders. Vote for the TEAM FOIR CHANGE -- Reva Francine Jones, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver, Evelyn S. Turner, Claudia A. Sampson.

Vamos a hacer una diferencia. Vota para EL EQUIPO DE CAMBIO.

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Vote for Responsible, Proven Leadership to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward!

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Co-op City is a community of over 55,000 people; we are the largest cooperative in the nation and one of the largest in the world. Because of the size of our residency, every action must be carefully examined and its effectiveness evaluated before being applied.

Because of effective planning and sound business decisions, Co-op City has continued to progress even while the nation is experiencing difficult economic times.

Our community’s continued advancement requires more than offers of oversimplified solutions for complex issues. To find and apply the best policy for our community and continue our progress, Board Directors must keep open minds and respectful attitudes. If re-elected, I will continue to respectfully work with my fellow Board members to focus on policies and actions that will benefit all cooperators and firmly support community progress.

Over the course of the past three years, I have had the honor and pleasure to receive hundreds of letters and emails from cooperators describing situations, expressing issues, listing concerns, and offering suggestions. I have listened and responded. With the interchange of these ideas, many issues have been resolved.

During campaigns, there is always

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab “The successful completion of targeted goals for Co-op City's complex business operations requires more than knee-jerk responses. Success and progress can only come through careful process and project management.”

talk about making change. In a community the size of Co-op City, every change must be carefully planned, measured, and assessed. One important change needed the most is cooperator perception noting that we are owners and not renters. If re-elected, that change will be a primary goal for me. I want to establish a feeling of ownership among cooperators through better communication and increased understanding.

I pledge to continue to keep communication lines open and to strive to maintain effective business action, process transparency, and full accountability.

On May 16th, vote for Khalil AbdulWahhab, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, William “Bill” Gordon, and Leslie Peterson to keep our community comfortable, affordable, and secure.

Al Shapiro

Othelia Jones

William Leslie Peterson “Bill” Gordon • Completed window replacement program - 133,000 new windows installed in Co-op City buildings.

• Responsible for completion of co-generation plant making Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and saving approximately $18M per year.

• Successfully obtained refinancing with New York Community Bank to repair garages and make other crucial repairs to infrastructure.

• Kept Co-op City affordable during uncertain economic times.

• Make sure Co-op City remains safe by upgrading Public Safety force.

• Continue pursuing refinancing loan from HUD to prevent need for potential future carrying charge increases.

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING GOVERNED BY RIVERBAY CORPORATION BY-LAWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012.

A. G ENERAL RUL ES 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, (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 March 26, 2012.

5. Voting will be on May 16, 2012 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 ES FO R EL IGI BILIT Y OF CANDI DAT ES 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate's stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director.

2. No more than one resident sharehold-

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

3. No candidate may be indebted to the Corporation when picking up petitions; on the date they are certified; on the date votes are counted; and must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected, for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to the Corporation. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation on any of these days, the candidate will be disqualified. At the close of business on the date the petition period ends and weekly thereafter, Riverbay’s Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chair of the Election Committee of all candidates’ indebtedness to the Corporation, if any.

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

4. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign

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

C . RULES FOR C ERTIFIC AT IO N O F C ANDIDATES 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 12, 2012 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.

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

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

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

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

5. Completed Petitions must be returned to Riverbay no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 26, 2012. 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 17, 2012. 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 AMPAIG NING STANDARDS O F CO NDUCT 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 #9396).

E. USE OF CO -OP C ITY FACILI TIES FOR CAM PAIG N ACTI VITI ES 1. There shall be two official candidates' forums. One forum shall take place on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Auditorium B, Dreiser Center, at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Monday, May 7, 2012 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45, at 7:30 p.m. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel must use audio or video equipment at either forum.

All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forum. If a candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Election Committee Chairman with the reason for non-attendance, the Committee Chairman, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience. The Co-op City Times shall provide coverage of all Official Candidate Forums and shall submit any article reporting on said Forum to the Election Committee for approval prior to publication.

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 flat use fee of $100.00 will be charged. Community groups and Building Associations requesting to host a candidates’ meeting must submit a written request to the Chair of the Election Committee beginning 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2012 and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2012. 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

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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 Coop City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 28, 2012 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. Counsel for the Election Committee shall notify candidates of any Committee decision to delete material pursuant to this Rule.

6. In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a 1/4 page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 28, 2012 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each candidate's article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact. Counsel for the Election Committee shall notify candidates of any Committee decision to delete material pursuant to this Rule.

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 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m., in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31.

Only certified candidates or their written designee may attend this meeting. A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three elec-

tion 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 affect 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 LOTING AND C ERTIFIC AT ION 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 16, 2012, 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.

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

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 16, 2012, 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 Coop 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 #3402.4). Riverbay will maintain the integrity of the machines' mechanical systems.

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

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

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

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

No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until all other ballots have been

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

10. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will have no direct involvement with the candidates except for offering them and all interested parties an opportunity to visit the Board of Elections of the City of New York to inspect the machines and look at the rotated name placement of candidates in the machines. Any challenges to the process will be accepted through the Election Committee’s system of handling inquiries and challenges posed by a shareholder or candidate.

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

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

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

12. Voting machines and paper ballots will not be opened until it has been determined that a quorum exists. In the event that it has been determined that a quorum does not exist, pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of the Corporation's By-laws, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight (8) days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting the vote. The vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 16, 2012, and secured by the Corporation’s Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay’s poll workers for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 16, 2012.

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 May 24, 2012, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

G. DISQ UALIF IC AT IO N OF C ANDI DATE S FO R M ISC ONDUC 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 adminis-

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trative 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 G (1) above, and may, within ten (10) days of the notice by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Corporation Cooperator Appeals Committee.

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

The notice of challenge must be in writing.

Such letter must set forth the reason for the challenge. This letter must be delivered by hand to the General Manager's office by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 24, 2012.

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

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

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

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

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

At any hearing, the General Counsel to the Corporation or any attorney designated by the General Counsel, shall be present to advise the Committee, and any candidate

or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented by counsel of his or her own choice at his or her own expense.

3. At such hearing, the Committee Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to procedure. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute such a ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness.

4. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Section G (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought.

In order to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.

If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the candidate shall be ineligible to take office.

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

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

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

6. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted.

Such recount of the ballots must be complete and the result certified by the Committee within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results.

7. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates. * These Election Rules were unanimously approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors.

H elen Atkin s, Pr esid ent

• • • 2012 Election Special • • •

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Tomorrow, Mother’s Day, the Building Fund Ministry will celebrate with a dinner and show to honor Mom on her day. The celebration will be held here in the Einstein Community Center in Room 45. Ticket price for adults is

$40, children (9 to 11) are $20. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 2 p.m. For tickets or additional information, call 718-671-0682, 718-5156090, 718-671-5813 or 718-320-3774.

On Sunday, May 20, we will celebrate the Pastor’s Aide Anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. The theme is “Working Together With One Mind, One Purpose, Philippians 2:2 and their guest speaker will be Rev. Lisa Coleman, Associate Minister at Jubilee Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. We invite all to this celebratory service.

On Sunday, May 27, the Dance Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at our 11 a.m. service, in Room 45. The theme for the day is “There’s Always Time for Joy”, Ecclesiastes 3:4 and their guest speaker is Minister Dawn D. Braithwaite, Associate Minister at Agape/Impact Church, Harlem, NY. We invite all to attend.

On Saturday, June 2, at 9:30 a.m., the First Lady’s Ministry invites you to their annual breakfast in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. The theme for the

day is “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord’, Psalm 150:6. Their guest speaker will be Rev. Lois Giles, Pastor of Seven Light Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Adult donation is $20, children 6-12 is $5 and children 5 years and under are free. For reservations or additional information, call 718-862-9243, 718-379-1064 or 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

Ha t tie L . L u ca s —H

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church Inspiration comes through forgiveness. A newness of life overtakes one upon forgiving and being forgiven. Like shackles to the ankles, are thoughts of anger and hate. All aspects of life are adversely affected when anger and hate dwells in the heart.

At the start of this New Year, it may be a good idea to let go of anger, distrust, malice and strife that is surely impeding. Formulating any plans for a bright and healthy future must first begin deep inside. Doing so is easier than it seem on the surface. The first act is to recognize that to be forgiven is to forgive. As in, “So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart,” Matt 18:35 English Standard Version ESV. Heartfelt forgiveness carries the benefits of freeing the heart to pursue other interests and is available to everyone in every circumstance, including self. Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.” Genesis 50:17 (ESV) There will always be occasions to retaliate the wrong done to one, but letting it go can be freeing. Case in point,

David’s forgiveness of Saul’s eager attempts to kill him, 1 Samuel 24:10-12. Evidently, it takes great resolve to be angry without sinning but it need not be impossible. We are told in Exodus 34:6 ESV “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness...” If we would be like Him then we must follow His lead in all matters.

Co-op C ity SDA Better Living Hea lth & Fitness Educat ion C enter * Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00 a.m .— 12 p.m.; Free * Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12-1 p.m.; Free NYC Wa lker s for Wellness – walk around Co-op City with this group a distance of about 3 miles on. Keep walking and receive your very own pedometer and tee: Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m.; Free Wednesday afternoons; Free We have a n active Disa bilities Ministr y: Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and

adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs.

Br ea d M inistr y: Pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.). Please take one for a neighbor.

Weekly Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Sat ur da y Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon Bible Studies @ 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth program @ 5:00 p.m.

A pot luck luncheon is usually served after services on Sabbath in our fellowship hall. Please join us in refreshments and fellowship.

The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. You can reach us on the web @ www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10; New King James Version (NKJV) —C her yl C. Silver a

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx N.Y. 10475.

Services for this week are as: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Mother’s Day Service will be from 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Three special nights of Evangelistic service will be held on May 14, 15, and 16 starting at 6:30 p.m. We are extending a special invitation to everyone who would like to attend these services.

Focus: The End Time, we are moving toward a grand finale. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in an hour as he thinks not the son of man cometh. Matthew 24: 44. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise and five were foolish.

They that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumber and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not Watch therefore, for he know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh. (Matthew25:1-13) We must remain vigilant and be aware of the times in which we live, for the son of man will soon return in an hour that we think not. We must give ourselves to prayer and patiently studying the word of God, and be prepare for His return. Happy Mother’s

Day to mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers, hoping that you all will be in the best of health throughout the day of your celebration.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 320-4218.

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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; (718) 862-9172.

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T H E FO L LOW ING P RO G RAM S AR E AT TH E C HUR CH ’S ANNEX: 2053 ASC H LO O P NORT H (CO -OP CI TY)

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” -

Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Tomorrow, Sunday, May 13th after Service, the New York State Committee sponsors a Mother’s Day Bake Sale featuring tasty cakes and pies. Stop by their table and pick up some goodies for your Sunday dessert.

Saturday, June 16th, join CPC Tours on their trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the famed DEAD SEA SCROLLS: Life and Faith in Biblical Times. Exhibit includes the oldest known texts of the Bible and the largest collection of Holy land artifacts. Dinner at Warmdaddy’s. Tickets: $95, available by calling (718) 671-1182.

DO ROT H Y NORW OO D AT C P C Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 p.m. - The

Voices of CPC presents World Famous Traditional Gospel Star DOROTHY NORWOOD, along with the Voices of CPC and Reverend Mary Freeman, IN CONCERT at Community Protestant Church.

Donation: $35 in advance; $40 at the door.

For tickets, call (718) 862-9172 or (718) 994-5761.

Wednesday, July 11 - Friday, July 13 – Delaware Delight and More Tour sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; optional afternoon/evening in Ocean City; shopping spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $497/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906.

Saturday, July 21 – Sunday, July 22 –

CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest Weekend at the Nordic Lodge, home of the Giant Viking Buffet. Include shopping at Clinton Crossing Outlets, evening at Mohegan Sun Casino, hotel accommodations, transportation. Cost: $325/single; $265/double; $255/triple. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 671-1182.

From our church family to mothers everywhere, a happy and blessed Mother’s Day. We pray that God will bless you on your special day and may the light of His love shine on you today, tomorrow, and always.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive E va n G. M it ch ell your blessing.

—E

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us.

May God bless you in this house!

We believe in having a love walk. As much as we can, we want to walk in

love. Let’s look at scripture that describe this. 1 C or in t h ia n s 13: 4-8 sa ys: 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.

I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy

Communion.

We love you and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon, etc. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

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

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist

in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming you at service on Sunday, May 13, at 9:00 a.m.

C h u r ch C a len d a r : Beginning with the first Sunday in June, every Sunday after service, there will be a class for confirmation and new members.

F u n d r a isin g E ven t s:

The church’s Fifth Annual Luncheon will be held on May 19 at the Eastwood Manor, Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A rolling bar, cocktail reception, sumptuous lunch and music by DJ Carol are all included.

Donation: Adult tickets, $75, and children (up to age12) tickets, $21.

On Saturday, June 23, day trip to Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets with a

sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant in Long Island. Tickets are $85. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from Dreiser Loop deli.

For more information on these events, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

“They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn *the saving deeds that he has done.” (Psalm 22:30) —M . C h a m b er s

Building 33 Association The Building 33 Association will have a building meeting Monday night, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the back room.

We will not have a guest speaker; this meeting will be more of a meet and greet your old and new neighbor.

At this meeting, we will discuss how important it is to get up and go to the lobby and vote in the election for the Board. A lot of newcomers to the building do not have a clue about the voting or the machines in the building. Come down

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and get a little education in the voting process in the lobby. I recommend everyone should read the viewpoints of each candidate and make a decision from what you read about them. That is the fairest way if you don't have a clue about who to

vote for. So please, all new cooperators, please come down. We will have light refreshments.

Get well wishes to the sick and shut-in for a speedy recovery.

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Wed., May 16

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

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

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominos 2 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m., Room 45

Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Room 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 7 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Afternoon Movie 2–4 p.m., Rm. 7

Current Events: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Line Dancing 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Rm. 31 Dominos: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:15-2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga: Every Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A

Thurs., May 17

Rm. 7

Library 9:00am-1:00pm

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30am,

Dominos 10:00am

Chat Session 9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31

Card Games

Rm. 7

Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise

Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs 10:00am-11:00am,

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

Mind Teasers

Spelling Bee

12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

11:00am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Belly Dancing

Aud. A

12:30pm-1:00pm, Aud. A

Handi-Flex 1:00pm -2:00pm, Aud. A Drama 1:30pm-4pm, Rm. 7

2:30pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Piano Sing Along

Fri., May 18

11:00am – 12pm, Rm. 7

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

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

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Theraputic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8 Card Games, Dominos 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

Mondays as scheduled: Stew Leonards 1st Mondays: Tuesdays

Super Wal-Mart Bowling

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Baked flounder Baked potato Spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh peach

Orange chicken Mexican corn Oriental blend

Rye bread Apricot halves

Chili Rice Salad

Burger bun Kiwi

Turkey wings Sweet potato Green beans

Italian bread Diced pears

Chicken stew Egg noodles Broccoli

Whole wheat bread Canned plums in juice

Pineapple juice

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30pm Rm. 31

Date:

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

$3 $12 $12.50

Bartow Dreiser 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m.

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

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

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

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

Mon., Hoki fish w/lemon juice Baked steak fries May 14 Tues., May 15 Wed., May 16 Thurs., May 17 Fri., May 18

Tossed salad Roast turkey leg w/cranberry sauce Red bliss potatoes Brussels sprouts Apple juice Ground veal burger Summer zucchini squash Peas & carrots Orange juice Chicken cacciatore Spaghetti Italian blend Orange pineapple juice Fish cake w/cocktail sauce Corn on cob Broccoli & Cauliflower

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips Bowlin g h a s b een ca n c elled for Tuesd a y, M a y 15.

Ber gen M a ll- M on d a y, M a y 14, $12 – Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m., Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. and Einstein, 9:00 a.m.

P lea se j oin u s for t h e 2012 An n u a l C o-op C it y H ea lt h & Welln ess C om m u n it y Fa ir – Tuesday, May 15th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop. Raffles, music by DJ Woody, and a performance at 2:00 p.m. by the **Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre** E m p ir e C ity C a sino – Wednesday, May 16th - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m., Bartow, 10:15 a.m., Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. (No r efun d s).

C en t r a l Aven ue – T hu r sd a y, M a y 17t h - $13 – Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m.

Sh op r it e – F r id a y, M a y 18t h - $3 – Round trip transportation -2 hrs. of shopping – Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m.

E m p ir e C ity C a sin o – Wed nesd a y, M a y 30t h - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:30 a.m.. (No r efun d s).

E l d er volu n t e er s for an I n t er gen er a t ion a l fin e a r t s p r oj ect !

Drama, art, music, and more! The Elders

will work with the students of Co-op City’s Equality Charter School. Sessions start May 8th - to register, please contact Jennifer Neumann, Co-op City Senior Services Director, at 718-320-2066.

Flyers with additional information can be obtained in the 3 senior centers and also in the Bartow Co-op City Senior Services office.

Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p- 10 a.m., Bartow Ave., Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m.. Tu esd a y, M a y 15t h session will b e ca n celled . Next m eet in g will b e Tuesd a y, M a y 29. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G RO UP – F r id a y, J u n e 1 a t 1 p .m . T h e gr ou p m eet s ever y 1st F r id a y of t he m on t h . For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-6712090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

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

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

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

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI -1: Peachtree Chapter meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, MAY 14, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A”. Come early to pay for trips and dues, and to get your tickets for the June celebration.

F YI -2: AARP presents Life @50+ “Your Life Reimagined” – Sept. 20-22 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans (LA)…AARP’s national event showcases ways you can reimagine your life. Discover your “What’s Next?” moment with interactive, personalized experiences for exploring the true joy in your life and empowering you to “let the good times roll!”

Get well wishes to Cecelia Samuel and Lillian Wilson; and heartfelt condolences to Josephine Flowers on the loss of her husband, Robert.

NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S June 1–11 – TRIP CANCELLED Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota –– contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

July 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5-hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/bonus of the day — $95/person – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

August 9 – Triple lobsters w/

“HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show…$93/person – ($50 deposit due upon registration/final payment due in June). Contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

Sept. 12 – 14 – Washington, DC: Narrated tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World War II Memorials; Smithsonian Museums – including National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American & Natural History; admission to the International Spy Museum; and much more; 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners; and much more…$470/person, double; $645/single; $461/person triple – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day…$349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718-3793742.

H OL D T HE DAT E Jan. 10-20, 2013 – Hawaii Cruise Tour – Additional info. at the May 14th meeting..

—Delor es Deb n a m

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Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS - AD Workshop - Monday, May 14 @ 11 a.m. (Money Matters) CR Program - Saturday, May 12 @ 11 a.m. (Spooky Stories); May 19 @ 11 a.m.

(Sword in the Stone) BOOK SALE DONATIONS Are Being Accepted NOW!: Let's prepare for our Major Book Sale Event on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. by donating books. We are asking that you donate only books that are in excellent condition, from within the last two years. Friday, May 25, 2012 is the last day for accepting donations.

BOOK SALE - Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. If you are looking for books, come out to our Book Sale. You will find books for Adults, Children and Teens, and some in different languages such as Spanish and Russian to name a few.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time (Reading) - Every Tuesday @ 11 a.m.

Teens TAG (Blockbuster Bks) - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

CR Arts/Crafts - Every Thursday @ 4 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.; May 5: May 12: “Because I Said So”; May 19: “Fame”; May 26: “Rescue Dawn”

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We wish everyone a happy, joyous Mother’s Day. M a y 16t h a n d 17t h – Sight and Sound Theatre and Sands Casino.

Schedule of pick-up times will be as follows: Einstein Loop, 7 a.m.; Asch Loop at 7:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 7:25 a.m.

By this time, you have received your luggage tags and itinerary. There has been a change of our time at Sands Casino. Our departure time from the casino is now 4:45 p.m., an additional two hours.

Tu esd a y, J u n e 5t h — Red Lobster luncheon for members only. The cost per person is $10 which includes a choice of salmon, shrimp pasta, chicken Alfredo, shrimps combo served with salad, rice or

potato, biscuits and ice cream. All payments are due by May 25th.

Wed nesda y, Oct ober 24 - Foxwoods Theatre, plus casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Oh What A Night!” Cost per person, $57 ($30 for bus transportation and $27 for tickets). Please send in the cost of the theatre tickets ($27) so we can have a proper account of tickets.

Casino bonus is $10 Keno and $10 food.

For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Senior Citizens Wednesda y, Ma y 16—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only and guests Refreshments are served.

Our trip to Villa Roma was a great success everyone had a great time.

Tuesda y, Ma y 29—Going to Atlantic City Resorts Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

T h u r sd a y, J u ly 12—Going to Brauhaus in Pomona, N.Y. There is music, dancing, swimming, mini-golf and Bingo and also a gift shop.

Menu-Continental breakfast, lunch is all you can eat; they have plenty of food.

Dinner in dining room includes roast beef, roast chicken, and tilapia. Price is $58.

Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our three usual bus stops.

Tuesd ay, November 13—Going to The Fiesta in New Jersey for International Jamboree. The price is $60 and includes great music, dancing, entertainment, a comedy act and much more. Menu: salad, chicken Francese; roast beef, or filet of sole, vegetable, potato, special dessert also one glass of wine, soda, coffee, or tea.

We have something new added. We are having a luncheon for members only at The Crab Shanty, Wednesday, August 15. Price is $18 each and Goose Island will pay the balance. Time is 1 p.m. We are having their famous luncheon menu.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613, Monday — Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39 or call Mary at 718-379-4899.

Wishing all good health.

—Ma r y Pilla

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Traditional Synagogue

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Last month marked the observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israel’s Independence Day. It’s not just the death and destruction we recall as we stop to reflect on the still unfathomable—the murder of 6 million Jews during the Nazi reign. It is also the acts of heroism and righteousness. We learn lessons from those who risked their lives to save Jews, from those few but significant souls who refused to bow to bigotry and hate, and from those who overcame destruction and despair to build new families and new lives.

It’s the twin message of remembrance and renaissance, epitomized by the birth of the modern state of Israel, that we must teach our children and the rest of the world. With fewer and fewer Holocaust survivors to tell their stories, we must rely on Holocaust education to pave the way. What’s still missing is a need for mandated Holocaust education throughout the world. This is a real omission that should be rectified, for all students benefit from the lessons that teach children about tolerance and respect, about fighting bigotry and intimidation.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens it doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start their daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath service begins at 7 p.m. Saturday morning servic-

es start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number), 1-718-379-6920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, May 11, is before 7:44 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, May 5 at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 5—Services are at 9:00 a.m.

Men, you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you!

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

C om in g E ven ts: Saturday, May 5 – Morning Services at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 6 at 1:00 p.m. – The Sisterhood sponsors a fun afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person which includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Let’s not forget friendship too.

Saturday, May 12 – The Sisterhood sponsors a Kiddush in honor of Mother’s

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 To all members of Co-op City Post 500 in regard to Memorial Day activities, Jewish War Veterans Headquarters in Washington, D.C. has issued the following notice.

This year, the Jewish Holy Days of Shavous fall on Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28. Therefore, on this Memorial Day 2012/Shavous 5772, all Jewish War Veterans Post are prohibited from participating in our usual Memorial Day activities, which include marching in parades, making speeches, sitting on the dais at Memorial Day events, and laying of wreathes.

All JWV members can attend these community events and wear their caps as headcovering, as long as they refrain from physically participating. —Allen E. Falk, JWV National Commander.

To Post 500 members, please try to attend this year’s Co-op City Memorial Day observances, but sit with the general public and pay tribute to all fallen comrades from there.

Also, we will not be having our usual Memorial Day Breakfast meeting on this day.

—M a r vin Wa r m

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Day. This will take place after the morning services.

Sunday, May 13 – A very happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies within our congregation, as well as our dear friends.

Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. – Welcome to a great afternoon of Bingo for the little price of $3/person. The fee includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Bring your friends; make and enjoy new friends, too.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time.

We are so happy to hear that Florence Berland is home from the hospital and is on the mend. We look forward to seeing you soon at Bingo.

Birthday wishes to Eli Kalman who will be celebrating his special day on May 7. Many more celebrations in good health.

Happy birthday also to Edie Gitelson.

May you enjoy many, many more in good health.

P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and

any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m an

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Church of God’s Children “She stretches out her hand to the poor, she reaches forth her hands to the needy. Strength and Honor are her closing: and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom: and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looks well to the ways of her household and eats not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.

(Prov. 31:20, 25-29).

The young mother set her foot on the path of life. “Is the way long?” she asked. And her Guide said, “Yes.” And the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning.”

But the young Mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, and gathered flowers for them along the way, and bathed with them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them and life was good, and the young Mother cried, “Nothing will ever be lovelier than this.”

Then night came, and storm, and the path was dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the Mother drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said, “Oh, Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come.” And the Mother said, “This is better than the

brightness of day, for I have taught my Children C O UR AG E . And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the Mother was weary, but at all times she said to the children, “A little patience and we are there.” So the children climbed, and then whey reached the top, they said, “We could not have done it without you Mother.” And the Mother, when she lay down that night, looked at the stars and said: “This is a better day than the last, for my Children have learned FORTITUDE in the face of hardness. Yesterday, I gave them COURAGE today I have given them STRENGTH. And the next day, came strange clouds which darkened the earth—clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped and stumbled, and the Mother said: “Look up. Lift your eyes to the Light.” And the children looked and saw above the clouds an Everlasting Glory, and it guided them and brought them beyond the darkness.

And that night the Mother said: “This is the best day of all, for I have shown my Children GOD. And the days went on, and the weeks, and the months and the years, and the Mother grew old, and she was little and bent. But her Children were tall and strong and walked with Courage. And when the way was hard, they helped their Mother, and when the way was rough, they lifted her, for she was as light as a feather; and at last they

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And the children said: “You will always walk with us Mother, even when you have gone through the gates.” And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her. And

they said: “We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence.”

Daily we invoke a prayer for all our Mothers, GrandMothers, Adopted Mothers, and Guardian/GodMothers, with a special thought to those who’s children have given their life during this war. May the God of peace be with you always.

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10% Discount For Seniors and First-Time Visitors!

6/2

Slipcovers

TABLE PADS

Life

Coaching and Counseling

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing.

Also, Floor Waxing.

5/26 Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Massage Therapy

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

FATHER & SON

7/14

5/12

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

718.320.5270 5/26

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

• FREE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP

Call Bill

ESTIMATE!

Locksmith

7/28

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

FREE!

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

CUSTOM COLOR

• Medical Massage • Reduce Edema • Reduce Lymphedema • Neck & Back Injuries • Sciatica • Face Lift Massage

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

LORRAINE JAYSURA, LMT

1.917.346.1806

ALL STATE DECORATORS

Major Medical • No Fault Auto Insurance Accepted • Visa/Mastercard

5/12

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

STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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Co-op City Times / May 12, 2012