Co-op City Times 05/14/11 by Co-op City Times

Riverbay Election Supplement on pages 29-38

Vol. 46 No. 20

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Riverbay Board election Wednesday; $1,500 Voting Incentive being offered BY ROZAAN BOONE On Wednesday, May 18, shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation will choose 5 of the thirteen candidates running in this year’s Board of Directors election when they cast their votes in their building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. All thirteen shareholders who submitted qualifying petitions to the Riverbay Legal Department before the March 28th deadline indicating their intention to enter the contest were certified by the 2011 Election Committee after the appropriate checks and validations were completed. The thirteen certified candidates in this year’s Board election, in the order that the names will appear on the ballot on Wednesday, are Daryl Johnson, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, John Rose, Kenneth Mercer, Michelle S. Davy, Leah Graham, Carmen M. Howell, Emmanuel Manny Torres, Eleanor G. Bailey, Tony Illis, Yolanda Canales Schumann, Krystal

Serrano and Frank Belcher. There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of March 28, 2011. 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 21. A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 26. After the results of the election are certified by the 2011 Election Committee, the top five vote getters will be sworn in on Wednesday, June 8th and begin serving their terms. “I’d like to thank all of the candidates and shareholders who attended and participated in the Candidates’ Forums held on May 4 and May 9,” said Director Bill (Continued on page 4)

Department of Buildings’ approval clears way for additional $2 million in annual savings through J-51 tax abatements BY BILL STUTTIG Riverbay Corporation received word last week that the city’s Department of Buildings has signed off on the satisfactory removal of numerous longstanding violations that existed in Co-op City, most of it related to the city’s required Local Law 11 work, clearing the way for the community to apply for available J-51 tax abatements from the City of New York. This abatement will add approximately $2 million more to Riverbay’s bottom line. Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper said this week that the community has received the necessary approvals as to the satisfactory completion of many of the extensive repairs that have been performed on Co-op City’s buildings over the past several years and attorneys representing the community in this matter have already filed the necessary paper work with the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for the tax abatement which will mean approximately $20 million added to Riverbay’s bottom line over the next ten plus years.

Riverbay’s Director of Finance Peter Merola explained this week that Co-op City already receives a J-51 tax abatement of approximately $2.1 million a year due to a wide variety of already completed work in the community, including the elevators, the large scale on-going window replacement project and the new Ric-Wil underground piping. This additional abatement will bring Co-op City’s J-51 tax relief total to more than $4 million per year. Cooper said this week: “This tax abatement will help tremendously in allowing the community to meet its operating expenses and as a result diminish the need for future additional carrying charge increases.” Attorney Barry Zweigbaum, along with Cooper, Riverbay Counsel Michael Munns, in-house engineer Nick Massand, and Jacob Wolf of the Riverbay Legal Department, did much of the exhaustive work over many months in documenting the repairs and filing the (Continued on page 4)

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HUD officials tour Co-op City, discuss possible refinancing deal BY JIM ROBERTS Possible alternative options for refinancing Co-op City’s existing $475 million mortgage, held by New York Community Bank, were returned to the table last week by a competing bank, Wells Fargo. Three weeks after the Riverbay Board of Directors voted to approve management pursuing a proposed new refinancing loan with New York Community Bank, Wells Fargo officials communicated terms of a potential loan by Freddie Mac to Riverbay, and also brought a delegation of representatives from the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from Washington, D.C. for a fact finding tour of Co-op City this week. Wells Fargo, which has been working with Riverbay management to seek federal government involvement in a potential mortgage refinancing deal for Co-op City, could potentially offer better terms than the New York Community Bank proposal

if the federal government, either through Freddie Mac or HUD, becomes involved in making the new mortgage. On May 12, four officials from HUD, including the Deputy Secretary for MultiFamily, met with Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., Riverbay’s managing agent; and Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins, former Board Presidents Othelia Jones and Al Shapiro, and Director Khalil AbdulWahhab, Second Vice President of the Riverbay Board. According to Freedman, the HUD officials came here to get a first-hand look and ask questions regarding the operations and finances of Co-op City. The HUD officials went to the Power Plant to view the community’s cogeneration plant, which produces nearly all of Co-op City’s electricity, and also visited the Peartree Recycling Facility, which (Continued on page 4)

Mayor’s SCOUT Team tours Co-op City with an eye towards repairs of surrounding properties BY BILL STUTTIG properties in and around the communiAs part of the comprehensive ongoing ty were confronted with dozens of phofix-up of Co-op City property and sur- tos documenting numerous conditions rounding areas this spring, Riverbay ranging from unsightly litter to far more General Manager Vernon Cooper (Continued on page 3) arranged for a visit this week from Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Street Condition Observation Unit (SCOUT) with an eye towards correcting many of the unsightly and, in some cases, hazardous conditions that exist on city controlled properties in and around Co-op City. The tour by the SCOUT team was a follow-up to a meeting held in late April whereby representatives from a wide As part of Riverbay’s in-house annual spring spruce-up this week the Construction Department built stone variety of city and efforts, flower planters at the entrance of the Bartow Shopping state agencies with Mall, and later in the week, Buildings and Grounds staff direct oversight over planted seeds which will help beautify the area. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Meeting the challenges ahead I want to start off this week by announcing some good news that we at Riverbay received from the city concerning finances. Apparently, the City of New York’s Department of Finance over assessed Co-op City by $3.9 million for shelter rent taxes. Simply put, that’s an additional $3.9 million we can use in running operations in Co-op City to continue delivering services to you, the cooperators. On a larger scale, this is an example of how since Co-op City is a city in itself, one never knows what unexpected issues or developments may arise. The key to effective management is how we respond to both the good and the bad, and I think Co-op City today stands as a viable community where certainly the good outweighs the bad. I must admit I have been disappointed and disturbed by a lot of misleading information that has been spouted throughout the community by some. Perhaps, they really think what they are saying is true, but I don’t see how. I feel the need to make

President’s Message

Helen Atkins President it perfectly clear that absolutely no carrying charge increase can be imposed on cooperators without being subject to the review and approval of HCR, formerly known as DHCR. After all, contrary to what some may want you to believe, Coop City is part of the Mitchell-Lama Housing program, and we have no plans to leave it any time soon. The Board is responsible for implementing policy, and as of this moment, the Board has not approved an operating budget for the current fiscal year, so I’m not sure how anyone can claim with certainty that we are facing a carrying charge increase of 3% or otherwise. That is to be seen. There are many factors and potential options that management is currently exploring. Nothing is ever etched in stone, though some things, such as the continuing

increase in the price of gasoline, cannot be influenced by the Riverbay Board, or management, or anyone else in Co-op City, no matter what is said. We are facing disturbing economic times. The rise in gasoline prices has a ripple effect throughout the national economy, which impacts on the city, the state, and also Co-op City. Just remember, all deliveries of merchandise or supplies will automatically rise in cost as the cost of gas rises. We also are confronted by astronomical water bills from the City of New York. These are facts and can’t simply be blamed on our management company. While I feel we are fortunate to be in a position to obtain a new refinancing from New York Community Bank, I want to make clear that this is not an additional loan, but a refinancing, which means it will be a new loan we are responsible for repaying, but we will also have an essential cash flow allowing us to complete capital projects and repairs, such as finishing the window replacement program.

I am also pleased to announce that representatives from HUD will be visiting Co-op City on a fact-finding tour this week. I don’t pretend to have a crystal ball, and can’t predict the future as gospel, but many individuals, and top professionals at Riverbay have worked very hard this year while I was privileged to serve as President and I still believe Co-op City is the best place in New York City, and even the world, to live. While I am President of Riverbay, I am also a Board Director, and as such I am allowed to endorse candidates in the upcoming election this coming Wednesday, May 18th. Therefore, I would first and foremost like to respectfully ask shareholders to vote to reelect Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, as well as Eleanor Bailey and Emmanuel “Manny” Torres. I also want to urge shareholders to cast votes to elect Michelle Davy and Krystal Serrano to help us meet the challenges ahead.

Lighting candles for fallen soldiers Co-op City resident Mark Bruh, founder and director of “From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation Inc.,” a registered charitable organization which attempts to support returning veterans, is asking residents throughout the Tri-State area, including Co-op City, to light a candle

from 7 to 8 p.m. next Sunday, May 22nd, to honor the memory of all U.S. service men and women who gave their lives during this nation’s military conflicts over the past 235 years. Bruh said residents can join others in lighting candles in public spaces like parks

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and houses of prayer or just do so in the privacy of their homes,\ if they choose. Bruh said that the important thing is that people just take a few minutes to remember and acknowledge those who gave their lives in recent years and over past centuries as well. Photos of these formal or informal can-

dlelight vigils can be sent to mark.Bruh@gmail.com or Emily Toro at goldielox59@aol.com. For more information, you can e-mail Bruh at the above address or contact him through his organization’s website: www.warfront2home frontfoundation.org

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Co-op City NCNW’s canned goods drive Co-op City Section of NCNW is having their “Annual Spring Can Goods Drive” to benefit the residents of a local shelter. This is the time of year that pantries run low, especially after major holidays. We would like to assist by keeping their pantry full during this spring season. You can help us to help others! Please assist by donating unexpired canned goods. Canned goods can be dropped off in Dreiser, Room 11, on Sunday, May 15, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.; Monday, May 16th and Tuesday, May 17th from 7 - 8 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 14. For further information, please contact (917) 399-2643.

Bike Month events in the Bronx This weekend’s Bike Month events in the Bronx include FREE bike riding lessons for kids at Pelham Bay Park , today, Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop and steer their bicycles. Registration is required; visit http://www.bikenewyork.org/educati on/classes/learn_to_ride.html. Volunteers are needed to help provide guidance and encouragement, help adjust helmets, remove pedals and training wheels, inflate tires and adjust seats. If you can, please contact Marianne.Anderson@parks.nyc.gov. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., also today, avid bikers can leave their cars behind and bike the Bronx Greenway while they explore what makes the Bronx the greenest borough in the city. Start at Van Cortlandt Nature Center. For more information, visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2 011/05/14/cycle-through-history.

St. Michael’s Blood Drive St. Michael’s Church, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus and in association with the New York Blood Center, will host its annual Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, May 15th. There is always a tremendous need for donations of blood here in the Bronx, so please donate.

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

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Memorial Day observance planned for May 29th BY BILL STUTTIG On Sunday, May 29th, Co-op City residents will honor the memory of those who gave their lives for their country during military conflicts as part of a Memorial Day Ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m., Sunday, May 29th at the community’s Harley J. Moseley Veterans’ Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue Each year, Co-op City’s Veterans Memorial Council (consisting of American Legion Post 1871, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Jewish War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Vietnam Veterans) hosts the community’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony honoring those who served in the many wars of the United States and all those who are currently serving in the military on active duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves. Riverbay Board Director and American Legion Post 1871 Finance Director William Gordon will serve as the emcee and speakers will include representatives

Clean-up serious concerns such as open storm drains, broken gates and fences providing unauthorized access to hazardous areas, and missing street markings and traffic control devices leading to dangerous driving conditions in and around the streets of the community. Members of the Mayor’s SCOUT Team, which are part of the Mayor Office of Operations were shown the very same photos that the numerous agency representatives were shown last month, and then were taken on a tour of the community by Riverbay Safety Director Kevin Keenan and shown first-hand the many uncorrected conditions that still exist in and around the community. The visit by the SCOUT Team was arranged by Co-op City resident George Torres of the Mayor’s Community Assistance Unit who attended the meeting between Riverbay and the agency heads on April 27th. Torres arranged for the visit in response to many of the concerns presented by Riverbay at the meeting, Cooper said this week. The General Manager added that as a follow-up to this tour by the SCOUT team, it is hoped that the agencies directly responsible for correcting the many conditions that still exist here, will be contacted directly by the Mayor’s office about what the SCOUT Team saw and be directly advised by the Mayor’s staff as to what needs to be done to have these many matters rectified. In the meantime, Cooper has scheduled, in late May, a follow-up meeting with the same agencies that attended the April meeting so that a status report can be given to Riverbay management regarding some of

of various veteran organizations throughout the community and the Bronx, elected officials, and local residents who recently returned home after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Guest speakers will include Co-op City resident Mark Bruh, founder and director of “From the Warfront to the Homefront,” an organization which attempts to support returning veterans. After the numerous remarks, Amazing Grace will be sung by resident Almira Sessions. A wreath will be placed at the community’s memorial for local veterans by Post 1871 Executive Officer Kenneth Nelson and Post 1871 Adjutant Silas Stanford. The laying of the wreath will be followed by a gun salute by the American Legion Honor Guard comprised of Charles Lirio, Wilson Sepulveda, Norman Thomas, and Llewelyn Waterman. Two Public Safety officers, who are also veterans, will then lower the flag to half mast. Other highlights of the day include The

Star of the Sea Cadets, under the command of Col. Joseph Ronda, performing marching and precision drills. There will be an informal reception after the ceremony where light refreshments will be served by members of the American Legion Auxiliary of Post 1871. Charles Lirio, a chief organizer of the event for the Co-op City Veterans Memorial Council, said: “Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day observance has been a great tradition in the community for many years. I would like to encourage as many residents as possible to attend and help pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.” The day is sponsored by Riverbay Corporation, in association with Compare Foods, Emigrant Savings Bank, Con Edison, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Bravo and Section 5 Pizza. For more information, contact the Veterans Memorial Council at (917) 7344186.

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the repairs and clean-ups that have taken place in the month since these conditions were first reported to them. To the General Manager’s knowledge, the only agency to respond quickly and directly to the concerns expressed last month was the New York State Thruway Authority which sent a supervisor to meet with Cooper and State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto two days after the meeting and tour the areas of concern. That supervisor ordered an immediate cleaning of the area separating I-95 from Baychester Avenue and promised regular follow-up clean-ups. The Thruway Authority even cleaned the area on the city side of the highway fence on a one-time basis only, even though they maintained it was not their responsibility to do so. In the meantime, Riverbay is continuing with its extensive spruce-up of the community which this week included the

installation of decorative stonework near the entrance to the Bartow Shopping Center, improving curb appeal at a major gateway into the community. In addition, new shrubbery, flowers and plants continue to be planted throughout the green areas of the community and lawns that have proved difficult to maintain in the past have been reseeded and new borders have been added to discourage unnecessary foot traffic across these areas. Many of the areas that, in the past, were prone to the ponding of water after rainstorms, particularly in the vicinities of Buildings 1, 4, 5, 15 and 28 have had their drainage problems repaired. Cooper added that the community will continue to receive regular reports on the status of the repairs and improvements in the community, including a refurbishing of the community centers, in the coming weeks and months.

Riverbay staff repair the canopy at the tot lot behind Building 21 this week, which is indicative of the repairs being done at all of the community’s play areas as needed. General Manager Vernon Cooper applauded the work of the Riverbay Construction and Buildings and Grounds Departments, as well as all of the workers involved with this year’s spruce-up. He noted that follow-up meetings will be held with the city and state agencies responsible for other conditions within the development. Photo by Jim Roberts

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Election

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Gordon, Chair of the 2011 Election Committee. “I hope shareholders come out and vote on Wednesday, May 18 for the five candidates of their choice to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors.” The co-Chairs of the 2011 Election Committee are Directors Othelia Jones and Francine Reva Jones. Other members of the committee include shareholders Sandra Williams-Jackson, Judith Washington and William Odom. 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 29 through 38 in this publication. “I sincerely hope that everyone took the time to read the Election Supplements to see where the candidates stand on issues that may be of importance to them and their families and that they will come out

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and cast an informed vote on Wednesday,” said Director Gordon. This year, 5,019 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. “If we have to extend the election, it will end up costing us a significant amount of additional dollars so I urge all shareholders to come out on Wednesday, May 18 and vote,” said Director Gordon. “The voting machines will be in your building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. so you can vote before you leave for work or after you return home in the evening.” To ensure a quorum this year, a voting incentive of $1,500 will be shared equally by three shareholders 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. Director Gordon stated: “While it is of the utmost importance that we make the quorum of 5,019 votes on Wednesday and it is great that we can offer a voting incentive again this year, it is crucial that residents recognize the importance of the annual Board election and make every effort to participate by casting their vote for five candidates who they believe are qualified to represent them on the Board of Directors.” Absentee ballots are available from the Riverbay Legal Department, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Shareholders who require an absentee ballot may contact the Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and it will be mailed to you. Absentee ballots may be returned by hand delivery to the Legal Department or mailed, however, they must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 17. 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 is absolutely prohibited. The voting machines to be used in this year’s election will be available for public inspection on Tuesday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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.

year until the abatements expire over a 10.8-year period.” The J-51 program was enacted in 1955 to encourage the owners of residential buildings to upgrade cold water flats by installing heat and hot water systems and has since been expanded to include real estate tax benefits for most capital improvements, certain repairs, and conversions of buildings to residential use.

To pick up the certificate, which is referred to as the Certified Reasonable Cost (CRC), the city charges a small percentage of the total abatement granted. Much of these abatements that became available to Co-op City over the past several years were made possible through Riverbay’s major recapitalization project initiated in 2005 and financed through the 2004 recapitalization loan.

are and whether they (HUD) are willing to negotiate with us,” Freedman said. “We are proceeding with New York Community Bank right now. We’re going to keep on going until there is a reason not to,” Freedman added. “At this moment, we don’t have a reason not to. We’ve got $500,000 up as a good faith deposit which is important. “But that doesn’t mean that if HUD said we can move, and we’ll move quickly, then it would be worth discussing. But as of this moment, that’s where we are and we’ve got to make a judgment down the line.” Previous discussions in recent months with HUD officials, including direct talks by Riverbay with Adolfo Carrion, the regional director for HUD, and HUD officials in Washington, D.C., had seemed to indicate that a loan guarantee to refinance Co-op City’s mortgage was unlikely until HUD suddenly came for the May 12 visit.

The proposed new loan from New York Community Bank adds $80 million in new debt and will be for a shorter term, increasing annual interest payments from $32.5 million under the current mortgage up to $38.515 million a year in the new proposed mortgage. Some of the new money would be used to help pay for $18 million in ongoing capital projects in Co-op City, including new windows and doors for residents and balcony work required by New York City’s Local Law 11. In addition, according to management, $25 million will be used to restore money in reserve funds; $11.7 million to pay everincreasing water bills to New York City; $4.36 million for a bridge loan owed to New York Community Bank; $9.5 million to New York Community Bank to close out the existing loan; and $2.3 million for various banking fees.

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numerous necessary papers with the Department of Buildings. Zweigbaum said this week that the Department of Buildings has signed off on all the completed repairs and he has already taken the next step of filing for the additional tax abatement with the city’s HPD. He added that the best case scenario is for the community to begin receiving the approvals for the additional abatements within a few

HUD Visit

weeks although it could take longer. “The Building Department has monitored our progress and has worked closely with us in our long process to gain the clearance which is necessary for the approval of the abatement applications that are currently pending at HPD,” Cooper explained. “With the approval of these applications, Riverbay shareholders will enjoy abatement benefits of $4 million per (Continued from page 1)

processes all of Co-op City’s garbage independently of the New York City sanitation system. Other stops on the tour included a visit to the Command Center of the Public Safety Department, which oversees the community’s own policing facilities; a tour of the model sales apartments in Building 34 and a stop to see the installation of new energy-efficient windows as part of the ongoing capital improvement projects. Richmond McCurnin, a deputy commissioner of the state Homes and Community Renewal department, was part of the group meeting with the HUD officials in Co-op City this week, according to Freedman. The day before the tour, Freedman advised the Riverbay Board of Directors by memo that Wells Fargo presented an updated pricing from Freddie Mac with an interest rate that could be lower than the

one proposed in the New York Community Bank deal. However, there are several other terms of any loan potentially financed by Freddie Mac that still would have to be negotiated to determine if that would be a better deal for Co-op City shareholders than the New York Community Bank offer. These two new potential loan sources, either from Freddie Mac or by a loan guarantee from HUD, offer two possible options to the New York Community Bank deal that can now be examined, Freedman said. “It is interesting how life works – as soon as one person finds you attractive, others get interested,” Freedman wrote in his May 11 memo to the board. Following the HUD tour here on May 12, Freedman said Wells Fargo will discuss a possible next step with HUD and advise him. “I have no way of assessing where we

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In Memoriam Dora Mazza, a longtime resident of Coop City, passed away on May 7, 2011 at the age of 97. Dora was loved by so many for her humor, enthusiasm, and wit. She was a chef extraordinaire, always the life of the party, and a fountain of treasured advice on overcoming adversity. Dora Mazza was the beloved wife of

the late Ralph; loving mother of the late Dr. Norman (Joan), Michael, Matthew, and Lynne; grandmother of Rebecca (Scott) and Melanie (Phil); great-grandmother of Ava, Zoe, Greta, Maya, and Sadie; and grandmother by osmosis of David, Miriam, and Jessica. May she rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mervin Joseph on May 7, father of Jillian Joseph, Payroll Clerk in the Riverbay

Finance Department. Please keep Jillian and her family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one.

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Co-op City Boys & Girls Club is safe and fun place for teens Leo Johnson, Program Director of the Teen Center in Co-op City, has announced that the club offers a wellrounded program for the teenagers in Co-op City. The Boys & Girls Club, which serves children ages 13 to 19 is open Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Activities are centered around a wonderfully equipped game room with pool tables, table tennis, basketball games, foose ball, bumper pool, air hockey and a variety of table games for relaxing and socializing. The club also offers classes and clubs which include leadership, cooking, free weights, dance, art, money maters, youth being raised by grandparents and much more. For complete information, please call Mr. Johnson at (718) 671-2655.

Mosholu Community Center continues to offer quality out of city country day camps Mike Halpern and Lisa Nicotra, Camp Directors of the Country Day Camp of the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, are completing registration for its summer day camp season. The Country Day Camp is located on 125 beautiful acres in nearby Rockland County. Children are bussed back and forth each day from all over the Bronx, Yonkers and some Mt. Vernon locations. The camp offers three beautiful outdoor swimming pools where children learn to swim and enjoy daily swimming. Children enjoy small group instruction led by qualified staff in a beautiful wooded setting with streams, boating lake, pond, petting zoo, nature program, hiking trails and more. Special activities include art, drama, dance, nature, biking, all sports, archery, tennis, basketball, gymnastics, and karate. The day camp serves children in Kindergarten to 6th grade. 3rd and 4th graders, in the Young Blazers unit, also enjoy out of camp trips twice a week, late night trips and a three day to sleep away camp. 5th and 6th graders in Blazers and Trailblazers enjoy out of camp trips three days a week, a three day sleep away camp trip, and for Trailblazers, a four day trip to Hershey, PA or Washington, DC in August depending on their unit. There is also a special needs program called Camp Sunshine for children ages 5 to 12 where campers are mainstreamed with regular campers. For complete information, to visit the Day Camp and request a free, full color camp brochure, call (718) 8824000, Ext. 0, or online at www.mmcc.org.

Riverbay Board of Directors Election Wednesday, May 18th Vote in your building lobby from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Change-over to air conditioning in progress The Riverbay Power Plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual spring change-over from heat to air conditioning began on Monday, May 2 and is scheduled to be completed on Tuesday, May 24th. During the change-over, aside from the usual tasks involved in preparing the chillers for the cooling season, upgrades to co-generation will be performed including a program upgrade to the digital control system, and inspections of the gas turbines to ensure their maximum efficiency. According to Power Plant Director Brian Reardon, minor repairs to the chillers will also be completed and he

also expects that final tests and sign-offs on the operation of the Black Start Generator will be completed in May so it will be ready for possible use by June. The Black Start generator was purchased and installed to ensure that the plant could be restarted in a few hours providing full service to the community should there be another chain-reaction electrical grid shutdown like the one that struck the entire northeast United States in August, 2003. Reardon said that chillers will begin operating by May 24 and full cooling will be available by Memorial Day weekend, if need be.

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Candidates respond to article in City News In a front-page story of the May 5, 2011 City News, we were attacked by Board Director Al Shapiro who stated, if elected; we would spell fiscal doom for Co-op City. This is a highly offensive remark from a Board Director. The Team for Change candidates is not anti-management; we represent the shareholders. We want the right management that can deliver financial stability and the kind of quality services a community of our size needs and deserves. Because of our varied professional experience, we know what questions to ask and what we need to see from any management team in our community. These types of ill-spirited comments made in the City News by elected Board Director Shapiro undermine what this

community’s election is. Each year, five individuals who want to make a difference participate in what we consider healthy debates on quality of life and financial issues, sharing what we can contribute, if elected. An election slate or team is not led by one individual as Shapiro states, but are the collective efforts of those coming together because we have similar views like affordable housing and financial accountability. As a community, we should seek Board directors with good ideas and experience to ensure what we have in Co-op City remains. One of President Lincoln’s quotes says, “A House Divided Cannot Stand” and for Board Director Shapiro to divide candidates and directors as pro & anti management is inappropriate, to say

the least. There is nothing wrong with wanting to spend within our means, keep our homes affordable, and secure a self-liquidating loan so we can get out of debt. The fact that we continue to explore all possibilities to refinance, using HUD as a guarantor for a fix rate low interest loan, is the Team for Change goal. It is important for Board Directors to know the facts and share the facts with the community. We need to regain financial stability and dismiss any Board Director who does not represent the needs of the community in good faith. We care about the community; WE DESERVE BETTER. —L ea h G r a h a m , Da r yl J oh n son , J oh n R ose, Yola nd a Schu m a n n

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2011 Election Notices Ab sen t ee b a llot s Shareholders who require absentee ballots for the 2011 Riverbay Board of Directors election on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 should contact the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and they will be mailed. Absentee ballots may be mailed or hand delivered to the Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. If mailed, they must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 17, 2011. E lect ion eer in g Candidates running in the 2011 Riverbay Board election are reminded that electioneering within 100 feet of the polling areas is absolutely prohibited. Any shareholder who witnesses electioneering activities in close vicinity of the polling areas should report them to the poll inspectors immediately. Electioneering includes distributing, wearing and/or carrying campaign literature, posters, banners or buttons, as well as soliciting votes. Post in g/d ist r ibu t ion of ca m p a ign m a t er ia l The election rules prohibit the posting of election material in commercial establishments within Co-op City. Any shareholder, Riverbay employee and candidates and their supporters may take down improperly posted campaign flyers and posters as a service to Co-op City. Campaign material may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Campaign handouts are also permitted. —2011 E lect ion C om m it t ee

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 12 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease either a One (1) or year period. If you desire a Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-3203373 to request a form to subBuilding 12 August 31, 2011 August 31, 2014 Auguest 1, 2011 mit for either a one (1) year or 120 Casals Place two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report CCPD aggressively enforces “NO DOG” rules in Co-op City BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety reminds residents that under most circumstances, dogs are not permitted within the premises of Co-op City. Service animals and dogs required for medically approved conditions are exceptions to Co-op City’s “NO DOG” rules. The Department of Public Safety works aggressively to identify households which are in violation of Co-op City’s “NO DOG” rules. Co-op City is a high-rise, multi-family cooperative which houses approximately 55,000 residents. In order to provide residents with the high quality of life synonymous with Co-op City, it is not possible to permit dogs within the complex. Even visiting dogs are not permitted. Dogs present serious health and safety concerns which potentially threaten the well being of all residents. The first line of defense in the enforcement of Co-op City’s “NO Dog” rules are observant cooperators.

Concerned residents who see or hear dogs within an apartment are urged to call the Department of Public Safety (718)671-3050 or on our website www.ccpd.us immediately. It is not necessary for persons to reveal their identity when calling. Callers may remain anonymous when calling. Please be sure to give all required information including the location of the suspected dog to the dispatcher prior to hanging up the phone. A caller’s identity is never revealed to offender even when information is provided. Public Safety officers are dispatched out to the location without delay to investigate the complaint. Various means of detection are utilized as part of the investigation process. High frequency dog whistles are utilized to detect dogs within apartments. They are used as part of routine building sweeps, as well as at specific locations where dogs are reported to be harbored. Once it is detected that there is an

unauthorized dog within an apartment, a Co-op City Community Complaint is issued. The violation code for harboring a dog within an apartment is Code “Z” which states “Keeping or harboring dogs or any animals deemed potentially harmful to the health and safety of others.” Violations of Code “Z” carry a fine of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150). Having a dog within a Co-op City apartment is a violation of the Riverbay lease rules and regulations #17 which states, “No dogs or other animals of any kind shall be kept or harbored in the leased premises.” After a Community Complaint is issued, the Cooperator Service Office and the Legal Department work to insure that the offending dog is removed from the premises. Violations of Co-op City’s “DOG RULES” present serious hazards to the health and safety of all residents. Dog violations are taken very seriously by Riverbay Corporation. Be sure to obey traffic and safety

rules while operating a motor vehicle. Share the road safely with bicycles, skaters and pedestrians. Bicyclists should give pedestrians the same level of courtesy they expect from motorists. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle, designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi. Also, be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Call Public Safety if you suspect one of your neighbors has an unauthorized dog within their apartment. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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2011 ELECTION

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No Fear of Balloons (The Truth about a Balloon Loan) Fea r Ta ct ics Revealed The author Neale Donald Walsch (writer of the “Conversations with God” series) has said that FEAR is an acronym for False Evidence Appearing Real. Certain naysayers on the Board, in their unending effort to return to a single General Manager (an option that has been tried and failed) have been “fear mongering” the loan issue. Their frenzied claim is that by getting a “Balloon Loan” Riverbay Corporation will somehow default on mortgage payments and by taking out a balloon loan with NYCB bank, the community is being positioned for privatization. That is simply not true. The complaining naysayers claim that the Board and management are not properly focused on fiscal issues despite the fact that Co-op City continues to be the best housing bargain in the Tri-State area. The naysayers twist reality to make it seem as though any carrying charge increase is a failure by the Board and management regardless of the fact that prices for goods and services all around us are rising. It seems that if they could, they would even blame the Board and management for the rising price of gas. Consider this, because we are currently a Mitchell-Lama residency (and will be for at least the foreseeable future), anything that Riverbay Corporation (Co-op City) does is subject to review and approval by

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Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Second Vice President

NYS HCR (the New York State Home and Community Renewal agency). We are the largest residency in their portfolio. Under their authority neither management nor the Board can act on large issues without that agency’s formal review and approval. If a balloon loan were as poisonous as the naysayers allege, HCR would not allow it to happen. In today’s world, the most common mortgage is what we have currently – a mortgage financed through a balloon loan. According to the Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Finance Data Book, published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, most cooperative building loans are balloon loans. That publication states that in the 4th Quarter of 2010, 64.7% (almost two-thirds) of all commercial loans, which includes multifamily, were balloon loans. Our initial loan with New York City Community Bank (NYCB) has worked to

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! Well, we are still on a roll. Yes, our SALE kept us in the upward swing that we have been on for the past few meetings. So, without further adieu, let's talk about the Cake Sale. I know I'm going to be reprimanded for doing this, but some things have to be reported so that the recipients can get their just due. Judy came first with a Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake. WOW! We couldn't get to taste it, but the sight of it was rewarding. Next, Sonia came with her usual special cakes. Each cake was in an individual foil pan with a label as to its contents: chocolate cake with butter frosting, plus a rose and a happy Mother’s Day label. Can you imagine 14 pans with the above described cake in them?? ALSO, individual pans of corn bread (Homemade, of

course.) Yes, one person made those things individually; Next, Shirley could not make it because of previous plans, but her ZUCCINI BREAD was put out and also made history because they were also taken. Gladys wanted to apologize because her Brownies weren't up to par, but they were the feature of the children. I think next to Oreos, brownies are their favorite. The usual members and some neighbors had sweet potato pies, bread pudding, pound cake and other goodies. Now hear this, YOU who have the names of the above, please don't try to commit identity fraud because we will get you! You did not come nor participate, so don't try to reap glory (SMILE). I've run out of space; more next time on this happy occasion. See you. —C elestine W it hey

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the point where in the course of seven years, we have been able to complete a number of sorely needed repairs and improvements while still continuing to be the best and most affordable housing bargain around. This new loan, if all approvals are made, will be structured similarly to the existing one. The new loan will allow the completion of current capital projects and will provide additional funds to replenish reserves and make additional improvements. Sim ple Tr ut hs To “amortize” means to reduce or extinguish a debt. To make a true comparison between a “self-amortizing” loan and a “balloon” loan, one must first understand that with both loans we are repaying the principal. The balloon loan will be a 15 year loan which is amortized based on a 30-year schedule. The rates that we pay are structured “as if” we were going to repay our debt over a 30-year period (a lower cost structure) and after 15 years the loan ends with the balance owed being the same as if the loan were going to continue for the complete 30-year period. With a “self-amortized” loan, in that same 15-year period, we would be expected to pay off the entire cost of the loan. The debt service costs would almost double those of the balloon loan – and that

would not be affordable. Note that every dollar spent to reduce the mortgage payments would increase the carrying charge rates without a single penny of payback benefit to cooperators. When a cooperator leaves Co-op City all that that individual gets is the original purchase price (equity) of the apartment, less fees. Whether the existing mortgage is $1 or $555,000,000, cooperators receive the same payout. Finally, the possibility of obtaining a loan guarantee from HUD is still proceeding. We are continuing to have discussions with that federal agency and are currently waiting for additional responses from them. Nevertheless, the longer we wait to refinance our existing loan, the more refinancing risk we will have to take. Interest rates on loans will rise. Presently, interest rates are at an historic low, giving good reason to refinance now. Neighbors, frien ds, plea se, set a side time to vote – voting ta kes no more tha n five (5) minutes. You r vote is the wa y to put people on the Boar d to work for you. VOTE – Wednesday, May 18th, 2011. If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to k wahh ab10475@hotm a il.com.

Co-op City Times / May 14, 2011

Measuring progress in Co-op City Ladies and gentleman, how do you measure progress in Co-op City? Walk around Co-op City, do you see the mounds of trash that used to be sitting on the trash pads; it was an eyesore to our great community. Do you see crumbling garages that had to be shut down due to poor construction forcing us to turn our greenways into parking facilities? Our rooftops were in disrepair and leaking as were our windows. Now fast forward to 2011...I know that may be difficult for those who are trying to reverse the progress we have made thus far in Co-op City. They say we can save money by going back to having our trash sitting and stinking on the dumpster pads rather than have it carted off to a well working

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Secretary

garbage facility. What they fail to realize is that the majority of our community has a high set of standards and expects no less from the people they choose to elect to a seat on the Board of Directors. Because we now direct our trash to a central facility, we have eliminated the smell and unsightliness of piled up garbage. Many rooftops have been

replaced and more are scheduled. Garages have been repaired and the greenways are in the process of being restored with the addition of a baseball park for our children and emergency call towers throughout our community for our safety. New elevators and the window replacement program will be accelerated with our refinance and completed. Management has been able to secure grants for lighting and is continuing to fight for elimination of the unneeded asbestos testing and thereby save us $4 million annually. We are installing water valves that will save us money now and offset the upcoming increase in water rates by the city. And our crowning achievement, the tri-gen power plant, the first of its kind in Co-op City continues to save us millions

per year and will enable us to sell excess electricity to other entities. This is Real Progress in Real Time. We have and will continue to achieve much progress if you place your trust, your support, and your vote for the candidates that have been part of Co-op City’s progress. I urge you to vote and support the Rev. Calvin E. Owens, Emmanuel Manny Torres and Eleanor G. Bailey as I will. Through their work on the Board of Directors, they have demonstrated their commitment and vision for Co-op City and its people. They were instrumental in having management reexamine the need for a maintenance charge increase. So please come out to vote on May 18th and let your voices be heard for continued Progress In Motion.

National Council of Negro Women Our General Membership meeting is tomorrow, Sunday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. Please come out and join us. Book Club next meeting will be on Saturday, May 28, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “ Perfect Peace” by Daniel Black. This is the last book selection that we have made! Please bring your suggestions for future books to our meeting on May 28th. Please come out!

The Book Club cannot continue without your support! R e m in d e r : 37th Annual Bethune Recognition program, Saturday, May 21, at the Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, L.I. We solicit your support of our vital programs that impact the lives of women, children and families across the USA and Africa. The Theatre Group is going to see “ By the Way Meet Vera Stark,” written by Lynn Nottage and directed by Jo

Bonney, Sunday, May 22 at Second Stage Theatre. Did you k n ow…Carnations have come to represent Mother’s Day since Anna Jarvis delivered 500 of them at its first celebration in 1908. This started the custom of wearing a carnation. Anna Jarvis chose the carnation because it was the favorite flower of her mother, in part due to the shortage of white carnations, and in part due to the efforts to expand the sales of more types of flowers on

Mother’s Day. The florists promoted wearing a red carnation if your mother was living or a white one if she was dead. This was tirelessly promoted until it made its way into the popular observations in churches on the second Sunday of May. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday, May members. —M a xin e Su lliva n

Co-op City Times / May 14, 2011

Elect The Team For Change

Yolanda Canales Schumann

Leah Graham

Tony Illis

Daryl Johnson

John A. Rose

THERE’S A CHOICE AND IT’S YOURS TO MAKE If you think the New York Community Bank Balloon Loan for $555 million loan is a bad deal, Then vote T E AM F O R C H ANG E . If you think the t wo proposed carrying charge increases are unnecessary, Then vote T E AM F O R C H ANG E . If you think replacing the $1.5 m illion Real Estate managing agent with a Cooperator-oriented General Manager can save us a million dollars or more annually, Then vote T E AM F O R C H ANG E . If you are for retaining a ffor d a b le h ou sin g and benefits of the Mitchell-Lama program, Vote T E AM F O R C H ANG E . If you are for savin g m illion s of dollars by employing Riverbay union staff, rather than outsourcing, Vote T E AM F O R C H ANG E . If you support having fa m ily ser vices, including the not-for-profit NAACP Day Care Center, Gloria Wise Children Center, and other community services, Vote T E AM F O R C H ANG E . If you think the Riverbay Board Directors should comply with ALL By-Laws and Board Resolutions, Vote T E AM F O R C H ANG E . If you think Riverbay Board of Directors must be more a ccou n t a b le, and All board meetings must be open with monthly Gallery Sessions, Then, vote T E AM F O R C H ANG E .

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

Co-op City Times / May 14, 2011

Elect Team For Change Candidates The Election Rules give the Election Committee authority to “ delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact.” Although my viewpoints—as an elected member of the Board—have not been considered election campaign material they have been examined by the committee with particular stringency. They have even required a physical “ documentation” of reference I made to a front page Co-op City article. An article, on the other hand, by Herbert Freedman – an employee of the Board – containing assertions that could not have been corroborated was

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Bernard Cylich not merely printed, but prominently featured on the second page of the Coop City Times on April 30. Freedman’s article disingenuously asserting that the “ HUD loan is presently dead” directly contradicts what he wrote in an April 14th letter, to Wells Fargo, our approved lender, authorizing them to continue negotiations with the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Riverbay’s application for a loan

guarantee. I believe this double standard approach strains the credibility of both the Committee and its counsel. The choice in this year’s Board of Director’s election is clear — it is a referendum. If you are AGAINST the NYCB 15 year Balloon Loan If you are AGAINST the proposed two 3% carrying charge increases If you are for replacing a managing agent with a General Manager at a saving of at least $1 Million dollars annually If you are FOR remaining under the protection of the Mitchell-Lama program

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

Ad van ced Aer obics cla sses This is an advanced aerobics class for men and women which will begin soon. This is not for the light hearted, but for those who are serious about getting in shape. Activities include exercise, health awareness classes and open discussions. Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers. Call to register today, (718) 320-8035, or email us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Other classes being formed are Tai Chi, Salsa, Belly Dancing and Children’s dance classes. Sign up today. Bla ck For um ’s Lyon s M an e Tr a ck Clu b Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further infor-

mation, please call (718) 320-8035. E mer gency Food Pr ogr am - New Hou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the 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.

If you are against outsourcing and for employing Riverbay UNION staff If you are FOR supporting the notfor-profit NAACP Day Care Center and the Gloria Wise Children’s Center If you are for Compliance with ALL Riverbay By-Laws and Board Resolutions If you are FOR transparency and accountability and FOR all Board meeting being open and with monthly Gallery Sessions Then vote for Team for Change ELE CT Yola n d a C a n a les-Sch u lm a n , L ea h Gr a ham , Ton y I llis, Da r y l J oh n son , J oh n R ose. New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us. We Need You - J oin Us Tod ay Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

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★ Helen Atkins ★ Khalil Abdul-Wahhab ★ Raymond Tirado ★ Al Shapiro ★ Evelyn Santiago

Urge You To Vote For The

Progress In Motion Team RE-ELECT

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E MMANUEL “M ANNY ” T ORRES

E LEANOR G. B AILEY

ELECT COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO OUR PROGRESS M ICHELLE S. D AVY

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REMEMBER TO VOTE WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., in your building lobby. Paid for by Team Progress In Motion, Raymond Tirado, Treasurer, 120 Alcott Place, Bronx, NY 10475

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American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in 135 Einstein Loop, Section 5 Community Center, Room 41. Our office number is 718-862-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.com. Greetings to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of May: Anton Cardington, Carl A. Williams, Dennis V. Dunlop, Cecil A. Williams, Charles Lirio, James S. Lee, Mark R. Scheer, Otis D. Simmons, Jr., James H. Montgomery, Larry W. Jackson, and Pablo Santiago. The Next General Meeting will take place on 21 May, Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and upon your arrival, sign in, turn off your cell phone

and take a seat. As for the bus ride, we will be taking money until the 21st of May. If you are going, please bring your money to the meeting on that day, which will be the LAST day we will be accepting money for the trip. On May 29th, the Memorial Day affair will take place. We will need volunteers with a car or SUV to move equipment to the location, along with the food. Please let the post know if you will be able to help. Last year, the Cadet Core Star of the Sea put on a great display at the Memorial Day affair. This year, they will return again to strut their stuff. On Sunday, May 15th, the Blessing of the Colors will take place at the

City Island Post located in City Island at l000 hrs. so arrive on time. The top seller of raffles is L. Waterman who sold 265 raffle books. If you are still holding raffles or money, please turn it in to the Post ASAP. June 3, the Friday, at l930 hrs., the Bronx County Convention will take place at the Sam Young Post 620. For all our Post members who like going to action movies, may I suggest you go see “FAST FIVE.” Did you know the kids who sit down to eat with their families are less likely to be overweight. A survey found that kids who eat with their parents at least three times a week had 12% lower odds of being over-

weight. Did you also know that families who sit down to eat together are less likely to eat high calorie foods. On May 8, 1945, Germany’s surrender to Allied powers took effect during World War II. V-E Day occurred less than a year after American, British and Canadian troops landed at Normandy, France on DDay and began driving the Nazis out of France. Blessings to all our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations. This information was provided to you by your Post Information Officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Building 13 Association The next general membership meeting of Building 13 Association will be on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building (voting room). Riverbay Board election is next Wednesday, May 18. Please make sure you vote for the candidates of your choice. Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Building 13 Association is committed to a ‘Zero Tolerance’ for graffiti. We ask you not to participate in it, not encourage it and report it to Riverbay. W r it in g Wor k sh op - Wednesdays, May 18 & May 25, Youth - 6:15 p.m. -

7:00 p.m. and Adults - 7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Come and share your thoughts on various topics writing prose or poetry. O P E N M I C Nigh t F u n d r a iser – Entertainment tentatively scheduled for June 4. Event to be filmed for viewing on Bronxnet. So get your poetry, prose and raps together and register for the event on any of the workshop dates listed above. Wom en Ke ep in g I t R ea l – Relationships. Date to be announced. Conversation on relationships with women of all ages. ALL WELCOME, yes you can bring guests. You must be 18 and older to

participate. For information on any events, contact: Leslie Peterson, 718-320-1370, or Gail Sharbaan, 718-671-3801. We remind Building 13 Association drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up – “It is not an option, it is the law.” Please avoid ‘Texting while driving.’ Remember to observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school bus flashing red lights. O b ey t h e followin g q u a lit y-of-life r egula t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment

b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced “police sweeps” are conducted day and night to enforce these rules. Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050 and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1. “If you see something, say something.” —O lu biyi Seh in dem i (M r. B)

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Co-op City Times / May 14, 2011

Elect The Team For Change

Yolanda Canales Schumann

Leah Graham

Tony Illis

Daryl Johnson

John A. Rose

THIS TEAM OF (5) WILL OPPOSE THE PROPOSED 2 CARRYING CHARGE INCREASES. THIS TEAM OF (5) WILL OPPOSE THE $555 MILLION DOLLAR BALLOON LOAN FROM A PRIVATE BANK UNTIL ALL OTHER OPTIONS ARE FULLY EXPLORED AND PRESENTED TO SHAREHOLDERS AT AN OPEN BOARD MEETING. THIS TEAM OF (5) RECOGNIZES THE FOLLOWING: ➢ Many of us are on fixed incomes with no cost of living increase for the past two years. ➢ Many shareholders are unemployed or underemployed, living paycheck to paycheck, with no salary increase in sight. ➢ Many shareholders have children in college or graduating from high school without work. This T E AM O F (5) pledges to support facilities for our children and youth by keeping their rents affordable. This T E AM O F (5) pledges Transparency/Open All Board Meetings/ Monthly Gallery Sessions.

“Your Vote For All”

HARRIET TUBMAN INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC CLUB

This T E AM O F (5) will end Outsourcing/employ Riverbay Union staff. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN RECENT HISTORY, SHAREHOLDERS NEW POWER WILL COME FROM ALL (5) NEW BOARD MEMBERS.

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011 Paid for by Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, 140 Elgar Place, Evelyn M. Turner, President

Co-op City Times / May 14, 2011

Elegir EQUIPO PARA HACER CAMBIO

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African-American Association Sch ola r sh ip Awa r d s – The Association is offering scholarships to two high school seniors. Applications may be obtained by calling 718-379-5555. The submission deadline is May 30. The scholarships will be presented at the Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 11. Gen er a l M em b er ship M eet in g – We will meet today, May 14, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15, to discuss programs and events, as well as entertain nominations for new officers. The elections will take place on June 11. Members will then enjoy a social, including music and a meal. A donation will be accepted from non-members. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, please send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $7.50 for a single membership and $12.50 for families

(thru August 31) 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. The following are programs sponsored by the Association and you are encouraged to participate: Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-281-4570. Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. 718-671-8364. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. 646-721-8185. C om p u t er C la sses – The next class: Monday, May 16, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Learn Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and more. Bring your laptop and $5. Members

get one FREE class. C ub Scou t s P a ck – The next Pack meetings: Thursday, May 19, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11 years old, are welcome to join. E d u ca t ion – On Thursday, May 19, members of the Association will take part in the Malcolm X Commemoration Committee to observe the 86th Birthday Anniversary of Malcolm X with the annual pilgrimage to his gravesite at Ferncliff Cemetery in Ardsley, N.Y. Buses will assemble at the Harlem State Office Building, 163 W. 125th St. in Harlem at 9:00 a.m. For family and group reservations, 718-512-5008. The Malcolm X Commemoration will continue on May 19, at 6:30 p.m. with an international forum, “Pan-African Leaders Fighting Imperialism,” at Oberia Dempsey School, 127 W. 127th St., NYC. (718) 398-1766.

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On Saturday, May 7, members of the Association attended a Public Conversation sponsored by the Institute of the Black World, headed by Dr. Ron Daniels, to discuss “ The Meaning of Manning Marable’s Biography of Malcolm X.” The panelists included Herb Boyd, author/journalist; Monifa Bandele, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement; Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid, Mosque of the Islamic Brotherhood; Prof. James Small, former Imam, Muslim Mosque, Inc.; Viola Plummer, December 12th Movement. In general, the panelists viewed Dr. Marable as a skilled scholarly writer. However, this book was viewed as an attack on African people and that Dr. Marable showed irresponsibility by including hearsay, suppositions and rumors. It was suggested that we read it in order to make our own conclusions. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

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The Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. We are open for new members with a like mind for community service to join us. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of the month. The

Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of the month. TheYouth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The youth club is dedicated to service, education, technology and activism. Ombudsman are men of the community interested in mentoring, as well as decreasing the high school drop out rate of minority students. Young women are invited to become charter members of a new branch of The

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

Professional Women’s clubs may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. If you are interested in membership in the Williamsbridge Club Adult, Ombudsmen or Youth, you may call Sandra, 917-972-7732. If you are interested in rendering community service, please call Ursela at 917-566-7067. We value your continued support of our community events. THANK YOU. —Sylvia Hicks

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, 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 Coop City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more infor-

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

teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Week ly Act ivit y – Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you

grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! Every Thursday evening, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. Dr. Margaret Watson, gifted instructor and anointed Evangelist, will lead a special journey through the Bible. Want to know how the God of creation deals with suffering; living a life of faith; how to have a personal relationship with God; How to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Ser m on Top ic: “Victory is yours.” (2nd letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 4, Verse 7-9.) —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is located 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to attend services on the following days. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. Everyone that would like to participate in studying the word of God are welcome to attend. 11 Timothy 2:15 Study to show

thy self approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. F ocu s: Virtue is the quality that sustains our entrance and standing before a holy God and allows the strength and healing presence of God to flow through us. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatso-

ever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. A Christian strength resides in his or her relationship with God. A life filled with virtue results in a clean conscience and removes any cloud of guilt, providing a bold entrance into the presence of the Lord. A virtuous life fulfills the purpose for the grace of God, making that work complete. Godly virtue adds value to

human life, and that enhancement becomes obvious to others. Paul joined Peter in encouraging the pursuits of virtue when he admonished Timothy to give himself wholly to righteous principles. (Read 1 Timothy 4:15-16) Paul concluded that adding virtue to faith is a profitable venture that causes the believer’s value to rise even in the eyes of those around him. For more information, call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

Church of God’s Children Pastors Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Spanish Service and 1:15 p.m. for English Service. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop next to Montefiore Health Clinic. We are a family and a house of Prayer. Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 am – Tuesday – Bible Study - Building a Healthy Church Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; 12 step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop – 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 - Women’s Fellowship – 10:30 a.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop – Day of Beauty. Raffle for a free facial and makeover. Memorial Day Service – May 29 – 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – One Worship Service to give an opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the rest of the afternoon and weekend. Humor and laughter is an excellent way of beginning your day. Put a smile on someone’s face, it will come right back to you. Smile - Jesus loves you. Psalm 23 (Humor) A mother was con-

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hood girl. As the two children walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy’s friend asked, “Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week? Do you know her?” Replied Timmy, “Yes, I know who she is. That’s my mom’s friend Shirley Goodnest and her little girl Marcy.” “Shirley Goodnest? Why is she following us?” “Well,” Timmy explained, “every night my mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm. It says, ‘Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all days of my life.’ So, I guess I’ll just have to get used to it.” —Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

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Co-op City Little League May games highlights In the battle of the undefeated Co-op City Little League Major Division teams, the Associated Supermarkets Dragons, manager Earl Williams, were triumphant over the Bay Plaza Shopping Center Cyclones, manager Robert Grant. The Dragons took an early 3-0 lead on hits by Christian Holiday and Ryan Mendez. However, the Cyclones came back on a two-run over the fence home run by Wyatt Torres. The Dragons Jason Ortiz responded with an inside the park two runs scoring homer for a commanding and final 5-2 score. Starting pitchers were Marquise

Boldley and Ricardo Bilthorn. On May 1st, the Associated Supermarket Dragons defeated Astor Rockies, 22-7. The team busted out for 27 hits. Leading the barrage was Roger Herrera, going 3 for 4, including a 3 runs homer; Brian Mitchell, who was 4 for 5 and scored four runs; and Taje Nelson, also 4 for 5, with 2 RBIs. Modell’s Sporting Goods Red Hawks, manager Sebastian Ulanga, is on top of the inter-league Junior Major Division. The Co-op teams are made up of: Royal Waste Service, manager Dwayne Wilson, players Alan Breton, Ryan Breton, Jaden

Chaparro, Brian Colon, Kirkland Creppy, Tyler Forbes, Kai James, Justin Martinez, Jordan Nivar, Kayin Slader, Jacob Whitfield, and Siri Wilson; Montifiore Medical Center, manager Julio Pabon, players Malik Caines, Gabriel Cuilan, Deandre Decarmo, Steven Jefferson, Elias Morales, Daniel Pabon, Omar Rivera, Antonio Rodriquez, Jalen Russell. JeanPiere Santiago, Kahleel Simmons, Lucas Torres, and Zachary Wallace; Modell’s Sporting Goods Red Hawks, manager Sebastian Ulanga, players Nicholas Alvarez, Brandon Casanova, Sean Dilchand, Yeshia Floyd, Jonathan

Garcia, Tyrique Kinnes, Frank McGhee, Justin Rivera, Delroy Roberts, Jonathan Singh, Sebastian Ulanga Jr., and Trevon Williams. It is with great sorrow that we announce the recent passing of Maria Tarlton, mother of Les Tarlton, Co-op City Little League president. Condolences may be email to coopcityll@yahoo.com. This Saturday, May 14, the Co-op City Little League will have its annual picture day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come, enjoy the games and take pictures of our future Hall of Fame players. —H ect or Aya la

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join us and help to make a difference? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. At t en t ion : We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club this fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Just think of how grateful your family will be when they receive a beautiful handmade gift that you have made with love. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and

fingers. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun. C om in g E ven ts: Join us on Friday 13 at 7:00 p.m. for a fun evening of Pokeno. Bring at least $2 in nickels. We play from 7 to 10 p.m. We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Check the

Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. 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. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

Building 27 Association Dates to remember...the house Board is happy to announce our first GAME NIGHT on Friday, May 20th. All residents are invited to enjoy a night of games and refreshments in the meeting room on the lobby level of “C” side at 7:00 p.m. We will provide some games,

but anyone is welcome to bring along your favorite game to share with us. Please come and have a pleasant evening of fun with your neighbors. The other important date to remember is Thursday, May 26th. We will have our regular residents meeting at 7:00

p.m. in the meeting room. The House Board continues to search for new ways to improve quality of life in our building. We are hoping soon to have a TV connection in the room. We plan to have a setup for showing movies also so we can have a movie night. Our efforts are

to make Building 27 a more pleasant place to live and we appreciate your cooperation but cannot do it without your help. Please remember to vote on May 18th. We get the leadership we deserve if we vote. —Don Doh er t y

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regular scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, May 26 in the Bartow Center, Room #31, at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attempt to be present for this very important meeting. We will have a very special guest, one who is readily recognized as one of the best politicians in the area. So, please be present to hear his presentation on local com-

munity affairs. Please notice the change in the date of this month’s meeting from May 19 to May 26. It is with reverence that we remember the passing of Ms. Helen Rivera, a very dedicated member of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club for many years. The club and the membership extend compassion to her family and friends at this time of dedication and

remembrance in her honor. The club extends get well wishes to those members who are shut-in and recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or special event during the month of May. Please continue to report all instances

of personal sickness, death in the family, home-bound status, surgery and hospitalizations to our Good & Welfare Committee Chairman, Ms. Gertie Brown, at 347-2752995. She will take care of all acknowledgements from the Club regarding these matters. I thank the membership and the community for their continued support. —G eor ge T. C la r k e

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, June 7 at noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. C eleb r a t in g G lor ia Lyn n e in C on cer t : Co-hosted by the AfricanAmerican Association. From her very first album entitled Miss Gloria Lynne, she never dreamed her future would hold a consecutive string of hit singles that would lead to more than 50 albums. Miss Lynne’s amazing song book which includes “I Wish You Love,” “I’m Glad There is You,” “He Needs Me” and “I Thought About You” has etched a place for her in American musical history. Doing what she does best, Gloria Lynne is a premier songstress known for her rich tone and regal manner and on Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. “Celebrating Legends in Music” will honor Miss Lynne and, in return, she will perform in concert. “Celebrating Legends in Music” is in its first season of awarding legendary musical artist for the enormous contributions they

have made to music and the world. Celebration Legends takes a fresh approach with tribute shows as each event that honors an artist and will also present them in concert. The producers of the June 18th show boast of celebrity guest presenters and a star-studded audience. The muchtalked-about June event will be co-hosted by the African-American Association of Co-op City and will take place at the Hostos Theater in Hostos College located on 450 Grand Concourse. Bronx, NY 10451 between 144th and 149th streets. Ticket prices are show and VIP Reception $75; and General Seating $55, $45, $36.50. For group sales or more information, call 718-671-5957 or 646-267-1521. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition

members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619,

Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition motto is “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Building 15B Association Thanks to all who attended our meeting on May 5 when we hosted a Candidates’ Forum. They answered questions that were asked and they gave ideas on some of the issues. We wish them all good luck. Please vote on May 18 in the lobby. Our next meeting will be in June. —Sa n d y K r a sn ove

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday, 7 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except

4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Tomorrow, Sunday, May 15th after Service, the New Yorkers sponsor a Bake Sale featuring tasty cakes and pies. Stop by their table and pick up some goodies for your Sunday dessert. Wednesday, May 18th, 7 p.m. – Bible Study Monthly Hot Topic: Wisdom. Guest Lecturer: Mr. Theodore Henderson, author of “The Wisdom Compass.” Sunday, May 22nd at 3:30 p.m. – Observance of All Clubs Day at CPC. Theme: “Joining Together in the same Mind and in the Same Judgment.” Our guest preacher will be Rev. Henry Bolden, Pastor, Greater Eternal Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Wednesday, July 20 - Friday, July 22 – Delaware Delight and More Getaway sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Tour includes deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel &

Attention! The Scholarship Applications are available in Room 19 for high school students graduating in June, 2011. To be eligible, the student must be the child, grand or greatgrandchild of a member whose financial status is current. Completed applications must be returned to Room 19 by May 31. The Retirees’ Annual Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at the Marina Del Rey. Tickets are $75. Transportation provided on a first come, first served basis. See Beverly Waller or Ida Morton for tickets. The Retirees have selected two organizations to receive our annual charitable contribution. They are the St. Jude Children Research Hospital and the Disabled American Veteran’s Association. All members are asked to donate as generously as you can to the Humanitarian Committee.

Tr avel Activities: Come with the Retirees as we travel to Dover, Delaware for a Crab Fest - Aug. 9-11th (3-days). The package includes: 2 night hotel accommodations at the DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO; 2 breakfasts; 2 dinners, including an ALL You Can Eat Crab Feast; shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores. Price: $409 double and $499 single. Contact Beverly James or Dolores Shivers at 718-379-0377. $100 deposit required. The Cape Cod trip has been changed to a trip to Biloxi, MS, August 27th - Sept. 4th (9 days). Price $750 double and $1020 single. The trip includes 8 nights lodging with 4 consecutive nights at a Casino Hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners, guided tour of Bay St. Louis, Admission to NASA’S Stennis Space Center

Casino; a day in Atlantic City; Shopping Spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; buffet dinner at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906. Saturday, September 17th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Missionary Ministry presents a RED CARPET FASHION SHOW AND BRUNCH, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $40. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-6922, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-6122. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. E va n G. M itchell —E

Retirees of Dreiser Loop and much more. For info., contact Eleanora Jones at 718671-5707 or Harriet Ford at 718-379-0377. Refunds for the Cape Cod trip will be mailed shortly. THEAT ER TR IPS: (prices include transportation): Come with us to see the following shows at Lehman College. All Lehman shows start at 8:00 p.m. and the van will leave Dreiser Loop at 6:45 p.m. Sat., May 21st—Johnny Mathis; Price- $82 Sat., June 25th—Michael Jackson Tribute; Price $52 Sat., July 16th—We go on the Spirit Cruise with luncheon included. Price $65. See committee members in Room 19 on Thursday afternoons with your 50% deposit. GOOD AND W EL FAR E: To notify the Retirees of illness or bereavement, contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379—Vir ginia St ewa r t 8755.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP How was your Mother’s Day? For the group that attended the NAACP Second Quarterly Meeting of the New York State Branch of the NAACP at Nyack Middle School, Saturday, May 7, it was extra special as each woman received a long-stemmed carnation directly from New York State President Hazel Dukes. How lucky Nyack students are to have this campus. It overlooks the Hudson and is set on a beautiful quiet hill. It is also a perfect location for New York State NAACP members to gather and discuss issues, activities and solutions in New York State. Until June 30, our Co-op City Branch of the NAACP is in full-swing with this fundraising campaign: hosting a stay-at-home tea. Thus far, it has been a very successful effort as the quiet determination of members to forge ahead peacefully and make the NAACP stronger is exemplified. If you have received the invitation to participate, we hope you will use it and support the NAACP. Participation guarantees your name will be entered in the drawing for one of three prizes to be awarded at the end of the campaign. May 22, 3 p.m. in Building 31A, 100 Erskine Place marks the next meeting of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. Come on out and be part of the continuing efforts to support Co-op City and appreciate the positives about living in this corner of the Bronx, plus having your special branch of the NAACP. For questions about this branch of the NAACP, please call 718-671-7856. Just around the corner, here comes another fun filled

Drammeh Institute Co-op City youth will once again experience the exciting hands-on art of filmmaking. Thanks to the generous support from Councilman Larry Seabrook to the Drammeh Institute of $10,000, a new after-school workshop that duplicates the Institute’s signature summer format Visually Speaking (formerly the Full Circle Project), will now accommodate middle school, as well as high school students. The value for participants will be learning about creative approaches to ideas by framing their own stories artistically. The workshops will take place at 920 Baychester Avenue at Gloria Wise Community Center, will run every Tuesday and Thursday through June, 2011. For registration information, contact Egeria Bennett, Assistant Director, 718-379-3999, Ext. 251.

event. Come and bring a partner with you to the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Square Dance. The date again is June 24, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Dreiser Loop Auditorium A. Tickets are just $20 per adult or $10 for children, 12 and under. Refreshments will be on sale. This week, the city budget and its serious and damaging cuts in education were announced. The NAACP is on the march to Mayor Bloomberg’s to urge him to work with us and find other options but not to throw in the towel and hurt the children again, ultimately everything is affected. Poorly educated children in overcrowded schools equal higher crime and increased division among us. During the 1920’s

and 30’s, the Harlem Renaissance flourished but was limited. This literary, artistic, and intellectual movement fostered a new African/American cultural identity for a short time. Come; join the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. And visit the newly redesigned website: http://action.naacp.org/. Remember NAACP membership comes to students for $15 and adults $30 with the respected quarterly, “The Crisis” coming as an additional resource. Join online, just indicate this branch as your choice. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP hopes for the good health of all our friends and neighbors. This press release is submitted with the approval —E va L a za a r of President Jeannette Graves.

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Mon., May 16

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

Einstein

Dreiser

Crochet & Knitting Library 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, 9:00 am, Rm. 7 Rm. 49 Library, Exercise Bike, Dominos 10:00 am, Rm. 45 Chat Session Rm. 7, Around the Lunch table 9:30 am to 1:00 pm 11:30 am, Rm. 49 Stay well Exercise Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 10:00 am, Rm. 2 Walking & Exercise Mind Teasers w/Ms. Gaskill 2:00pm to 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Rm. 7 4:00 pm Afternoon Movie Line Dancing, 10 am, Rm. 45 2:00pm to 4:00 pm

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Wed., May 18

Tues., May 17

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49 Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Beginner’s Self Defense 9 a.m., Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Games 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

Garden Club 10:00, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

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

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

Art 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 pm

Thurs., May 19

Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45

Line Dance 10 a.m., Aud. A Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A

Fri., May 20

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

Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m.

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., May 16

Pineapple juice Breaded hoki w/tartar sauce Steak fries Tossed salad

Meatballs Spaghetti Italian blend

Whole wheat bread Peach

Tues., May 17

Turkey burger Red potatoes in skin Brussels sprouts

Breaded Pollack Sweet potato Oriental blend

Rye bread Apricot halves

Wed., May 18

Apple juice Chicken cacciatore Spaghetti Italian blend

Chicken parmesan Brown rice Lettuce/tomato/carrots

Italian bread Pears

Thurs., May 19

Orange juice Salisbury steak Mashed potatoes Spinach

Turkey loaf Oven browned potato Carrots

Rye bread Banana

Fri., May 20

Orange/pineapple juice Tilapia w/lemon sauce Yellow rice Buttered carrots

Flounder Corn on cob Spinach

Whole wheat bread Plum

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2 Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

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

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

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

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

*Schedule subject to change without notice*

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

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

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $12 $3 $10

Bartow 1 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m.

Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 9:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Kosher

Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7

Advanced Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Date:

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

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

E F F E C T I V E I M M E DI AT E LY DO O R T O DO O R DRO P O F F S F O R SH O P P I NG T R I P S O NLY. W O O DBURY C O M M O NS–Monday, May 16. $12 – Transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. and Einstein, 9:00 a.m. E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO -Wednesday, May 18 - $3. Trip includes transportation, 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pickups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m. and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY, DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. SOLD OUT. A DAY AT T H E SPA-JONES’ SPA, Middletown Road, Bronx, New YorkMonday, May 23rd; $110 per person, $20 non-refundable reservation deposit due April 21st, balance due May 3rd. Includes: mini facial, paraffin hand treatment, 1/2 hour body massage, light lunch and round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY, DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO -Wednesday, May 25 - $3. Trip includes transportation, 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pickups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m. and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY, DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. SOLD OUT. J AZ Z I N H AR L E M -Dwyer Cultural Center, 123rd Street, Friday, May 27th; $10. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch, admission to show and art gallery viewings. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:45 a.m. and Einstein, 11:00 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY, DREISER LOOP

AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. SOLD OUT. E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO -Wednesday, June 1st, June 15th June 22nd and June 29th - $3. Trip includes transportation, 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pickups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m. and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY, DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. C AR E G I VE R SUP P O RT G R O UP Do You Need Su p p or t For An O ld er P er son ? A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, from 1-2 p.m. The next sessions are Tuesday, May 17th and Tuesday, May 31st. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-320-2066. NO MEETINGS IN JUNE. DI SABI L I T Y SUP P O RT / SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G RO UP H AS R E SUM E D. - First Friday of every month – Room 25. DI ABE T I C G RO UP -The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 23. AL L J AS A C E NT E R S W I L L BE C L O SE D O N M O NDAY, M AY 30. SE N I O R C E N T E R F I E L D T R I P P E R M I SSI O N SL I P – Effective immediately, all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip, No Exceptions.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City community centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers. L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; and 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Co-op City Times / May 14, 2011

WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Debs Place Association: “Meeting” Thurs., 5/19; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 5/18; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

HOBBIES African American Association: “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 5/16; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2) “Yoga & Pilates” Tues., 5/17; & Thurs., 5/19; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2),

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 5/18; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) “Bridge Game” Wed., 5/18; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 5/17; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 5/22; 9:30 am (Einstein Room 38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 5/19; 5:30 pm and Sun., 5/22; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 5/22; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 5/18; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Church Service” Sun., 5/22; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 5/19; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ “Children’s Bible Study”: Sun., 5/22; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room # 2)

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts: “Meeting” Fri., 5/20; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room # 1, 2, 4, and 9)

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Congress needs to understand that Medicare protects real people. It is not simply numbers on a balance sheet – and they need to hear that people like you are against drastic cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Congress should not address the federal deficit by breaking the promise of secure healthcare that seniors have earned through years of hard work. But right now Congress is considering budget deals that could: re-open the Medicare “doughnut hole” and raise seniors’ drug costs; eliminate Medicare as we know it for future retirees by turning Medicare into a voucher-like system that would double healthcare costs for seniors and place arbitrary limits on Medicare spending that could increase your costs and limit your access to care. Congress must understand that Medicare is more than just a line in the budget – it provides health security that millions of Americans depend on each year. Don’t let Congress put the health of older Americans at risk. Now is the time to make sure your member of Congress knows where you stand in this fight. F YI -2: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our

prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2011 TO UR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S - REMINDER: You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips, so come and go with us…let’s have fun together. July 21 (Thurs.) – 4-hour stay at the “new” & “exciting” Sugar House Casino (PA) – w/a 3-course luncheon aboard the Moshula Historic Ship; casino bonus (to be announced) – $87/person — contact Daisy, 718-671-3241/Wini. Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2-hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3course luncheon; and musical entertainment — $90/person – contact Delores, 718-379-2176/Wini. Oct. 17 & 18 – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway/Casino on return trip home — $199/double & $249/single — $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by September meeting – contact Jean, 718-379-3742/Wini. Final payment is due for ALL trips at the June meeting. —Delor es Deb n a m

Cub Scouts: “Meeting” Thurs., 5/19; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Goose Island Seniors

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon” Mon-Fri., 5/9-5/20; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31) A.A.R.P. Peachtree Chapter 4997: Thurs, 5/19; 12:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. B)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 5/17; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Free Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Word, Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills, Thursday, May 26, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required, please drop in to register; Class size is limited to 8; All classes are one session only; All classes are hands on. Teen Talent Show & Exhibition: Tuesday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m. — Join our Baychester teens as they share their talents with the community! Cast party to follow. All ages welcome to attend! Chinese Opera: The Peony Pavilion - Saturday, May 14 @ 2 p.m. The Peony Pavilion is one of the great epic masterpieces of Chinese opera. Its themes of love beyond the grave have captivated audiences ever since it was written by Tang Xian Zu, a contemporary of Shakespeare, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). This program presents two of the most famous scenes, "A Stroll in the Garden," in which Lady Du and her maid wanders in the spring garden. They describe the beautiful landscape through dance, mime, and song. The second scene, “Awakening From the Dream,” shows two lovers meeting in Lady Du's dream, how they flirt and fall in love. The Annual Book Sale - Saturday, June 4. Contributions of books in good condition are welcome from the community. Starting now, bring your books to the library at the Bartow Shopping Center. We can use regular fiction, romance novels, science fiction, cooking and health-related materials, as well as children and teen books. No magazines or encyclopedias, please! We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to a successful book sale to help our community library with its programs and activities.

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

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

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Wednesday, May 18—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only and guests. Refreshments served. Thursday, May 19—We are having our Garage Sale in Room 39. We have some lovely gifts. Time: 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Come and browse around, you might finds something you like. Tuesday, May 31—Going to Atlantic City, Showboat Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $30 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. Always bring your pictured I.D. card. Thursday, July 14—A trip to Platzl Brauhaus, a day in the country. Price is $57

(fifty-seven dollars). Menu—Continental breakfast, lunch is served at noon, and a 4 p.m. dinner in the dining room. Choice of entrees: Roast beef, roast chicken and if you like salmon, there’s a $2 charge. Wednesday, October 19—Going to Villa Roma for Octoberfest. Price is $55. Luncheon menu: fruit cup, lentil soup, sauerbraten with potato pancakes, turkey with stuffing, or bratwurst with German potato salad served with red cabbage. Dessert: black forest cake or apple strudel. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to Einstein Center, Room 39, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in evening, 718-379-4899. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. The instructors teach drawing skills, as well as painting. You will be able to complete original paintings worthy of exhibiting. Periodically, we have art shows so that budding artists have a chance to show off and sell their creations. We are lucky to have such fine art lessons given in Co-op City. Other upcoming events include our celebration of Bronx Month by having a large display of pictures at the Baychester Library for the month of June. It ends with an outdoor art show in the Bartow mall. We are planning a show to be held at the Barnes and Noble in Bay Plaza on July 27, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. We hope you will get to see some of these events. BVA offers art classes in our perma-

nent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday classes have 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instructor. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. BVA has a permanent art gallery with artwork done by our members. They are on display in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Stop by and see the beautiful paintings. Science is for the body, but art is for the soul. —Sylvia L och a n sky

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Co-op City Times / May 14, 2011

• • • 2011 Election Special • • •

Co-op City Times / May 14, 2011

• • • 2011 Election Special • • •

2 0 1 1 R i v e r b a y B o a r d E l e c t i o n ✫✫✫ Candidate statements appear on pages 30-36 • Candidate order determined by lottery. NOTE: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE CANDIDATES AND NOT THOSE OF RIVERBAY CORPORATION. BALLOTING

ABSENTEE BALLOTING

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

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

2011 Board Election Schedule Saturday, April 30, 2011

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

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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

Saturday, May 7, 2011

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

Monday, May 9, 2011

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

Saturday, May 14, 2011

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

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Annual Meeting Begins; Voting from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vote Tally - 8:00 p.m. Bartow Center, Room 31 Thursday, May 26, 2011

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

Thursday, June 9, 2011

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

— Remember to VOTE — WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

4100 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 30B) 100 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31A) 120 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31B) 4180 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32A) 4160 Hutch. River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32B) 140 Elgar Place (Bldg. 33) 120 Elgar Place (Bldg. 34) 100 Elgar Place (Bldg. 35) Townhouses Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26C) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11C) Debs Place (Bldg. 8) Broun Place (Bldg. 21C) Adler Place (Bldg. 20A) Defoe Place (Bldg 6) Asch Loop (Bldg. 17) Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling 718-3203300, ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked not later than May 17, 2011, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after May 18, 2011. In the event it is determined that a quorum has not been achieved by machine voting on May 18, 2011, the vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as all voters in line have been accommodated, and secured by the Board of Elections of the City of New York. Commencing Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the above 65 building lobbies, from the New York City Board of Elections’ poll workers, for eligible shareholders to vote who did not vote on May 18, 2011, until a quorum is achieved.

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Krystal Serrano As we enter the final days of the campaign for the Riverbay Board of Directors, I want to once again pledge my commitment to making Co-op City the best place to live and raise a family in these hard economic times. I sincerely believe my extensive experience within mergers and acquisitions, community outreach and development, and dealing with city, state and government agencies and organizations which provide social and quality services will only further help me serve as an effective representative on the Riverbay Board. I have the energy, drive and determination to leave no stone unturned in trying to help Co-op City, a community I truly love. More than ever, especially in light of cuts to state and city budget and programs, and aggressive enforcement of government regulations, we need cohesive, responsible Board Directors committed to representing and advocating for what is in the best interest of Co-op City and its shareholders. While we are not responsible for the state of the current troubled economy on the state or national level, members of the Riverbay

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Eleanor G. Bailey

Krystal Serrano

Board of Directors can implement policy to ensure delivery of essential services in the most cost saving way to you, the cooperators. I sincerely hope, with your support, to become a Board Director to help Co-op City be the best that it can be. I am so grateful to be living in such a diverse and vibrant community, and I look forward to having the opportunity of fighting on your behalf and representing you, the shareholders, to ensure our community stays affordable, because I am a shareholder too. I sincerely hope with your trust in me and vote, I will have the honor of being elected to the Riverbay Board. Please vote for Krystal Serrano for the Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Michelle S. Davy

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

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

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Leah Graham

board meetings and keeping shareholders informed. Board Directors must review the actions of the management team, set performance measures, and provide an evaluation based on their effectiveness within departments, financial planning, and cost overruns. Board Directors must know the facts and share the facts with the community oppose to some personal attacks we see far too much of in Director Viewpoints. I have the resilience, experience and the leadership to ensure your best interest and views are always a priority. We deserve better and can be better; I am that person and I will be that voice. Vote: Team for Change and see positive results.

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Tony Illis

Yolanda Canales Schumann

John A. Rose

Daryl Johnson

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING We Pledge To: • Remain in Mitchell-Lama Program. • Replace $1.5 million Management Co. with General Manager. • Open & Televise Board Meetings & Monthly Gallery Sessions. • Stop outsourcing & employ Riverbay UNION staff. • Comply with ALL Riverbay By-Laws and Board Resolutions. • Save our youth & day care centers. OPPOSE PROPOSED CARRYING CHARGE INCREASES OPPOSE BALLOON LOAN

“Your Vote Counts”

Fellow cooperators, I thank you for your votes and support last year. Because of your confidence in me, I was only 80 votes short of representing you as a Board Director. With your continued support, I will have that opportunity to respectfully represent your best interest and what’s important to you. The fact is: Two proposed carrying charge increases are too much for fixed income families and those not receiving a pay increase. A review of our operating budget can provide realistic alternatives. The $555 million balloon loan with NYCB is not the answer. Wells Fargo/HUD offer self-liquidating loans that can get us out of debt. Proper financial planning and spending within our means should be done. The eviction of Gloria Wise Community Center is not the answer. At its maximum capacity, Gloria Wise provides enriching services such as film production, girl scouts, and Saturday programs. Parents and children need this service. Holding irregular and closed Board Meetings is not the answer. There is a policy on holding open

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011

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The Team For Change

Tony Illis

you, my friends and neighbors, I will never agree to unnecessary carrying charge increases. I believe there are so many areas at Riverbay with dead weight. I see Co-op City being run as if management was using Monopoly money instead of our hard-earned dollars to pay for things. We need to stand and loudly and clearly send the message that "Enough is enough!" We're not going to take things as they are anymore. We need active Directors on the Board, not lackadaisical puppets of management. I urge all shareholders to please vote for me, Tony Illis, and the Team For Change, and change we must, for the Board on Wednesday, May 18th.

Leah Graham

Yolanda Canales Schumann

Daryl Johnson

John A. Rose

“Your Vote Counts”

I am running for the Riverbay Board because I feel we are facing an important crossroads in our community’s history. It's definitely time for a change and I'm calling on all cooperators to come out and vote. We have a management company that I believe runs operations here as if people didn't live in buildings in Co-op City. It seems as if this overpaid management company, in my opinion, especially compared to how much a general manager would cost us, is nickel and diming us to death without any regard for seniors or those on a fixed income. There's no oversight or accountability. Even when projects are completed or supposedly almost completed, they never seem to be done in time, and always seem to cost us far more money than originally projected. I am absolutely against privatization, which I feel will destroy our community and drive many out of their homes. We must be vigilant and make sure management does not sneak up on us with plans for privatization, or continue to bamboozle us on many other fronts. If elected to the Board, I can assure

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011

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are political promises. As co-chair of the Youth Committee, I have successfully worked with the Zodiacs, Cowboys, Cowgirls, Girl Scouts, Tennis Club, Little League and Section Five Teen Center to get them involved in the community. Regarding the Yellow School House, an organization with non-profit status and the fiscal solvency to secure grants and tax-deductible donations is needed to operate a full complement of programs. No privatization under me. Right now, it’s a dead issue; the Feasibility Study alone could cost more than we can afford at this time. I supported Cogeneration; it’s revenue-producing potential needs to continue. Positive change has been happening in Co-op City for years now. Vote for the Team Progress-in-Motion. Vote for me!

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Eleanor G. Bailey

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Michelle S. Davy

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Krystal Serrano

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

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Carmen M. Howell Fellow Cooperators, The time has come us to take control of our destiny. Our community must not continue to wallow in petty politics and mediocrity. Enough is enough. We are struggling financially and I do not see viable solutions forthcoming, other than, refinancing; loan after loan. What happens when it’s time for repayment? Will we remain affordable? So much money and still capital improvements are not completed?! You have the power to change things. You, in one collective voice, with your vote can change the direction of things. You, can demand that your Board listen and do everything in its power to protect our community and direct Management to find better solutions for our problems. I urge every cooperator to come and vote. Send a clear message that change is wanted and needed, and this community is tired of the rhetoric and excuses. There is no place like Co-op City anywhere in the world. In spite of its bad press and all the problems that have plagued it for years, I believe, it is still a desirable place to live. But, in

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

order for it to remain desirable, we must all do our part. I ask you for your vote and welcome the opportunity to serve you once again. I implore you, consider carefully who you vote for; please make sure that the person/persons you support are committed, focused individuals that will work together and be part of solutions, not create more problems. Vote for people that are experienced and willing to put aside their differences in order for Co-op City to move forward and most importantly, set an agenda that will be beneficial to everyone. I thank everyone involved for their help with this campaign. Best of luck to all my fellow running mates. Thank you.

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The Team For Change

John A. Rose

back to this community the opportunities for other people, the disabled, elderly and the youth, that they have afforded me. With your help, I will be able to make sure that this community of Co-op City moves forward in the right direction so that we may prosper and grow for our future generations. Thank you for all your support and please vote for me, John A. Rose, and the TEAM FOR CHANGE. Remember the words of Robert Kennedy who said, “Some people see things as they are, and say why? I see things as they could be and say why not.”

Tony Illis

Yolanda Canales Schumann

Leah Graham

Daryl Johnson

“Your Vote Counts”

To my fellow cooperators, I am running for the Riverbay Board of Directors because we need change. As a resident of Co-op City for 31 years, I have seen many, many, many changes. Some for the better and some not; but overall, I believe we have a very unique community. What do I mean by the word unique in this context? As a disabled person, I have had the opportunity to visit other communities and even other countries where a disabled person like myself would not receive the respect and encouragement that I have received in this community. I have had the opportunity to watch young children grow up and become adults in our community. I have received more than my share of respect and understanding from these young people. We hear and we read many comments about the youth of this community and some of the problems that they incur. Nevertheless, it seems to me we forget to encourage the good young people that are growing up in this diverse community. Therefore, I believe, I have an obligation to give

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011

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Frank Belcher On Election Day, May 18, 2011 we can take our first step toward change. If we are to change we must not re-elect the incumbents who are running for re-election. They have been on that board for a total of eighteen years between them and have nothing substantial to show for their tenure. Change has to start with the board. Some of these board members have been on this board since Iris Baez tenure. This board lacks leadership; we need new people with new ideas. We can no longer continue to travel this same road. Change is hard but necessary. These are the very reasons I am advocating term limits. With terms we

don't have to worry about people staying on the board for extended periods of time. On May 18th, 2011 start the change by electing me to the board of directors. Then you will finally have a voice on the board. Thank you.

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charge increases. (Why would you reelect the same board members when they’re clearly not fighting for you?) 9. Create new programs for our seniors and new after-school programs for our youths. (Why are our community centers empty most of the time, every single day of the week?) 10. Develop new ways to improve the safety of Co-op City. Please keep in mind that in order to improve this community, we must make some changes on the board and with our management company. Therefore, I’m asking you to please elect ‘The Team for Change’ to the board of directors and watch us make the necessary changes to make Co-op City a better place to live.

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Tony Illis

Yolanda Canales Schumann

John A. Rose

Leah Graham

“Your Vote Counts”

Please take this ad into the voting booth on May 18th. I have a background in accounting, budgeting, and quality assurance. Now, ‘The Team for Change’ and I are running for the board of directors to make Co-op City a better place to live. And, we’re going to fight really hard for you. Here, are our goals: 1. Stay in the Mitchell-Lama program. (Go out, and, in my opinion, our monthly maintenance fee will really go up.) 2. Hire a general manager at a reasonable salary. (Does it make sense that we pay over $1.5 million every year to a management company?) 3. Have open board meetings. 4. Stop the outsourcing of jobs. 5. Comply with all of the by-laws. 6. Bring in new innovative ideas to turn Co-op City around and make it a better place to live. 7. Find ways to reduce our spending. (Management borrowed and spent $480 million to repay the loan to the state and continue capital projects. And, they did not get all of their projects done. And, now, they are applying for a new loan for $555 million. Why?) 8. Find ways to avoid carrying

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011

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Emmanuel “Manny” Torres I want to sum up why I am running for reelection to the Riverbay Board of Directors. I have been proud to have been part of a Board that has approved embarking on many major and important projects, such as successfully seeing the construction of our own cogeneration plant, which will only save us more money in the future. The cogeneration plant has already paid off, saving us both money and conserving energy. It's important to understand that money saved in energy costs is money that can be used in other vital areas of operations at Riverbay. Since we are saving money in energy costs that additional savings does not have to be made with higher carrying charge costs. We are living through troubling economic times. The rising cost of gasoline impacts on all goods and services. Even if one doesn't drive, the cost of bread and other items at the supermarket has increased because of rising delivery costs, once again due to the high cost of gas. If reelected, I will work to make sure adequate safeguards, cost control

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measures, and inventory controls are in place throughout Riverbay Corporation. Just like a family budget, as Board Directors, we are responsible for managing a budget for Co-op City. I am most proud of the fact that I have worked hard on the Security Committee to help make our Public Safety Department more professional. We have made great strides in making Co-op City a safer community and complaints have gone down dramatically. I respectfully ask that you vote for myself, Emmanuel "Manny" Torres, and vote to reelect Rev. Calvin E. Owens and Eleanor Bailey, and vote to elect Michelle S. Davy and Krystal Serrano on May 18th.

Eleanor G. Bailey

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Michelle S. Davy

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Krystal Serrano

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

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tance from HUD, a federal agency. A HUD guarantee loan offers a fixed rate, low interest, 35 year self-liquidating mortgage. Has Management and the Board adequately sought alternative avenues to refinance other than a balloon loan from NYCB? Again in my opinion, a loan with other City and State agencies (HFA & HDC) respectively, would keep Coop City financially stable and in Mitchell-Lama. If after 15 years Riverbay is unable to refinance the remaining principle, $321 million, I believe we may be in jeopardy of defaulting and becoming tenants. Vote for me Yolanda Canales Schumann, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, John Rose and Darryl Johnson, the Team for Change who will work to achieve financial stability for Co-op City.

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Tony Illis

Leah Graham

John A. Rose

Daryl Johnson

“Your Vote Counts”

With the steady downward of our economy, I believe more than ever that we need effective leadership on the Board of Directors. It is my opinion that management and the Board have put Co-op City in an endless whirlpool of financial insecurity. In 2004, the Board secured a 15 year balloon loan with New York Community Bank (NYCB). A balloon loan is a debt that is not self-liquidating. In other words, by 2019 the original loan for $480 million will leave us owing $440 million on the principal. In my opinion, there are only two options left; we repay the outstanding principal by refinancing $440 million or default. Management has stated that Co-op City is neither on the verge of a financial crisis nor in need of immediate refinancing for another nine years. So why has the Board adopted an Emergency Resolution, in April 2011, to refinance the remaining principle of our present mortgage, $475 million with a $555 million 15 year balloon loan at variable rates with NYCB. In addition, management had indicated we may need two 3% carrying charge increases. In my opinion, Co-op City can secure its financial future with assis-

The Team For Change

VOTE: WED., MAY 18, 2011

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Kenneth Mercer I would like to offer my opinion on why some candidates running for office run on a slate. I believe candidates that run on a slate are not independent, not strong enough to stand on their own with the issues that the voters are concerned with and most importantly, they want to get on a slate with incumbents because they are hoping that when the supporters of the incumbents vote, they will vote the whole slate and as a result they will be elected. In addition I believe that the candidates on the slate are loyal to the slate and not the voters who put them in office. When you have a slate of candidates running they usually have a special agenda and it does not necessarily have anything to do with the voters. In the upcoming elections for the Board of Directors, we have two slates of candidates and some independents running. I am running as an independent candidate for the Board of Directors and if I am elected, I can guarantee you that things will start to change for

the better. I will speak up on the issues, ask the tough questions and demand answers. I will demand the Board be more accountable to the shareholders, I will personally monitor the receipt and expenditures of our carrying charges, etc. I have no loyalty to a slate; my loyalty is to the shareholders of Co-op City. Candidates running on a slate will usually tell the voters what they think the voters want to hear; I will tell the voters what I think they need to hear. Without your support I can’t win; with your support, I can’t fail.

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that the best business decisions are being made to maintain a good qualify of life for families, seniors, and youths in this community. As shareholders, we have the privilege to vote for those who would work on our behalf for a better community. Elect Board members who are willing to work together to resolve issues; keep the community informed on a timely basis; and support transparency, truth and accountability to shareholders. Vote for TEAM PROGRESS IN MOTION – Michelle S. Davy, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Emmanuel “Manny” Torres, Eleanor G. Bailey; and Krystal Serrano.

Michelle S. Davy

Eleanor G. Bailey

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Krystal Serrano

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

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Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens I believe most cooperators who take an honest look about can see how much progress we have made in Co-op City. Not that long ago, we were forced to close five of our garages and now they are all repaired and open, and all without the need for astronomical carrying charge increases. Many have new windows after 40 years, and those who don't will be getting new ones in the near future. That's quite an accomplishment. So, when a vocal few complain and ask where the money obtained from New York Community Bank went, the answer is simple, garage repairs, new windows, and other capital projects, some of which were required by law. I should add the refinancing also allowed us to pay off our mortgage to the state Housing Finance Agency and to remain within the MitchellLama Housing program. There was simply no way we could afford to make both our mortgage payments to the State of New York and also make capital improvements and construction repairs and refinancing with New York Community Bank enabled us to do that.

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TEAM PROGRESS IN MOTION

Eleanor G. Bailey

Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens

Of course, Co-op City is not perfect. I don't know any community that is. What I do know is that we need responsible and dedicated Directors on the Riverbay Board more than ever. Slogans and false promises will not make Co-op City a better place to live, and that is my number one priority. I am running for reelection to make sure Co-op City remains a safe and affordable community where we can continue to live. The election is this coming Wednesday, May 18th, and I encourage you to vote for me and my running mates, Emmanuel "Manny" Torres, Eleanor G. Bailey, Michelle S. Davy, and Krystal Serrano to ensure we have responsible Directors on the Riverbay Board.

Michelle S. Davy

Emmanuel “Manny” Torres

Krystal Serrano

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

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING GOVERNED BY RIVERBAY CORPORATION BY-LAWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011. A. GENERAL RULES 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, (hereafter “Election Day”), beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. In addition, the Election Committee reserves the right to extend voting hours. 2. The election will be for five residents to serve on the Board of Directors and as many as needed to fill unexpired terms. 3. The Riverbay Board Election Committee shall be established during the month of February in any calendar year. a) The election shall be supervised by a Riverbay Board Election Committee (hereinafter “Committee”). b) The Chairman of the Committee shall be a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, (hereinafter “Board”) who is not a candidate in the election. c) The Chairman and Committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board. All members shall be resident shareholders of Co-op City. d) The Committee shall be assisted by the Corporation’s General Counselor an attorney retained by the Corporation’s Board of Directors. e) No member of the Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates. Committee members shall, to the extent reasonably possible, refrain from publicly commenting

upon any issue in the campaign, and shall not engage in any activity which may create the appearance of partiality. Members of the Committee who are also members of the Corporation’s Board of Directors shall refrain from writing viewpoints during the period of time preceding the certification of candidates and the date of the election. f) A member of the Committee who violates the provisions of paragraph “e” or whose family member violates the provisions of paragraph “e” shall immediately be removed from the Committee. g) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting a member of the Committee or a member of his/her immediate family from signing a nominating petition or voting. 4. There will be one vote per unit by residents who were shareholders on March 28, 2011. 5. Voting will be on May 18, 2011 by voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections. One voting machine will be placed in each of the 65 lobbies that compromise Co-op City from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. B. RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director.

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2. No more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may be a candidate for the Board of Directors; and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may serve as a Director. 3. No candidate may be indebted to the Corporation when picking up petitions; on the date they are certified; on the date votes are counted; and must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected, for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to the Corporation. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation on any of these days, the candidate will be disqualified. At the close of business on the date the petition period ends and weekly thereafter, Riverbay’s Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chair of the Election Committee of all candidates’ indebtedness to the Corporation, if any. For the purpose herein, a candidate who is current on a written arrearage agreement shall be considered current on charges to the Corporation if such candidate is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation. No candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. 4. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, or persons having a direct or

indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company. Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation, and are required to place the corporation’s interest above their personal interests. Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or in-kind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from the Corporation, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, will be disqualified. C. RULES FOR CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES 1. Official Petition Forms (hereinafter “Petition”), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1, will be distributed to candidates at Riverbay Corporation’s administration office, starting on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and (Continued on next page)

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Regulations (hereinafter “Rules”), and a copy of an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Prospective candidates are required to pick up their own petition materials. 2. a) The name of each candidate on a Petition and on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known. b) Each candidate’s name and address must appear on the Petition sheet both at the time it is being circulated for signatures and at the time it is submitted. c) No Petition shall be left in a commercial establishment located in Co-op City, nor shall any employee of such establishment circulate a petition in such establishment. This shall not preclude a cooperator who is employed in such a commercial establishment from circulating Petitions during the period when he/she is not working, or is outside of the premises of such establishment. 3. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventy five (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. Each resident shareholder may sign the Petition of more than one candidate, but no more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may sign the Petition of anyone candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be verifiable, each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder’s occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number. Signatures that cannot be verified will be eliminated. 4. In order to assist the candidates in obtaining signatures correctly, each candidate will be given a list of building addresses containing corresponding building numbers with the petition package. 5. Completed Petitions must be returned to Riverbay no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 28, 2011. The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed. 6. No set of Petitions will be accepted unless filed with an executed copy of the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 2, acknowledging the candidate’s receipt of these Rules and the candidate’s agreement to abide by the Rules. If a candidate fails to provide such agreement to the Committee, the set of Petitions will not be valid, and the candidate shall be disqualified. 7. The Committee will certify Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Notice of the Committee’s certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter. 8. The Committee shall hold a briefing on the Rules for all candidates or their designees immediately after the random drawing called for under Section E, Paragraph 8. D. CAMPAIGNING STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 1. No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election. 2. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited

except on personal property, with the owner’s permission. Campaign flyers may not be posted in commercial establishments within Co-op City. Residents, employees, and all candidates and their supporters may remove any improperly posted material as a service to Co-op City, and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times. 3. Except for the material prepared and published by Riverbay as described herein, all literature used or distributed by or for a candidate must include the name, address, or post office box of the person or organization who issued such literature, and in the case of an organization, the name of the chairperson or treasurer. 4. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and campaign handouts are permitted. 5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials. (Resolution #93-96). E. USE OF CO-OP CITY FACILITIES FOR CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES 1. There shall be two official candidates’ forums. One forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Auditorium B, Dreiser Center, at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Monday, May 9, 2011 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45, at 7:30 p.m. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel must use audio or video equipment at either forum. All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forum. If a candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Election Committee Chairman with the reason for non-attendance, the Committee Chairman, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience. 2. In addition to the official candidates’ forum, the Committee urges that community groups and building associations sponsor meetings in building organization rooms or community center meeting rooms, which will be provided by the Corporation without charge for the benefit of all candidates. Unless all candidates are invited to attend and participate in these meetings, the highest applicable rate for the use of such facilities must be paid in advance to Riverbay Corporation, and the sponsors of such meetings shall be responsible for payment. In the event the space is not subject to a standard rate structure, such as in the case of a building meeting room, a fiat use fee of $100.00 will be charged. Community groups and Building Associations requesting to host a candidates’ meeting must submit a written request to the Chair of the Election Committee beginning 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2011 and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2011. Approval of all such requests must be made by the Chair of the Election Committee. Only one such meeting per day will be authorized on a first come, first serve basis. 3. The use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the election IS prohibited. 4. No candidate or organization may use the facilities of Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except as provided herein, unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to the Corporation, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services. 5. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pic-

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tures of each candidate and three different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 30, 2011 issue. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All candidates’ articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which in its opinion contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact. 6. In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a 1/4 page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 30, 2011 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each candidate’s article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact. 7. a) Campaigning by candidates or their supporters may not begin until the day after the candidates’ meeting is held, pursuant to Section E, Paragraph 8. b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaigning, Board members who are not running for election shall be free to continue to write Viewpoints of a “non-political” nature except that they may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only. It shall not be deemed to be “political” for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event the Board as a whole wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, it may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. c) Information of a non-political nature may be published by the General Manager during this period of time. d) In the event that an article appears in a publication other than the Riverbay sponsored publication, which is currently titled the “Co-op City Times,” in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, a Board member shall have the right to respond to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature of the comment. e) The same right shall apply to candidates who are not members of the Board of Directors. 8. A candidates meeting shall be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m., in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Only certified candidates or their written designee may attend this meeting. A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three election issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates’ forum. The drawing for order of speakers will also determine the relative position of each candidate’s name on a ballot. Names on the ballot will automatically rotate. 9. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times but must be paid in full by money order or certified check at least 48 hours

before the normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or material misstatement of fact. 10. The election of a Board of Directors is a right of residents of Co-op City. Employees living in Co-op City are encouraged to exercise their rights as residents of the community during the Board of Directors election within the scope of this policy. All Riverbay employees are reminded that as employees they have a duty of loyalty to Riverbay and should not engage in any activity which raises the appearance of impropriety. Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees’ work duties. All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that might be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election. Examples of acts that may be deemed to be an abuse of an employee position include: soliciting donations for particular candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as an abuse of position. Non-resident employees and employee groups and organizations are prohibited from participation in the electoral process. Candidates who encourage, accept, or knowingly benefit from such prohibited participation are subject to disqualification by the Committee. This policy does not effect employees’ right to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, or their right to refrain from any or all such activities. F. BALLOTING AND CERTIFICATION 1. Voting will be by machine and by absentee ballot and by paper ballot in the event that a machine breaks down or the voting is laid over beyond May 18, 2011, in order to achieve a quorum. 2. The Election Committee shall certify to the Board of Directors the names of the candidates who have been elected, as follows: (a) The five candidates who have received the highest number of votes will be certified to the Board as having been elected to full three-year terms. (b) The candidate receiving the sixth highest vote shall be certified as having been elected to a vacant Board seat, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term. (c) The Committee shall continue the certification of candidates by certifying the candidate with the next highest vote for each vacancy by the longest unexpired terms, if necessary, until all vacant seats on the Board are filled. 3. Each candidate will be allowed to have one resident observer present at the tallying of the votes. Candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the name of the observer along with their petitions. The observer shall not interfere in any way with the tallying procedures. 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 (Continued on next page)

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machines supplied by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and Chapter #3-506.2 which pertains to the scope of other auxiliary support services available. 5. One voting machine will be placed in the lobby of each of the sixty-five (65) lobbies of the buildings that comprise Co-op City, thereby facilitating the election of certified candidates to the Corporation’s Board of Directors on May 18, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6. Riverbay will hire approximately one hundred thirty (130) workers, selected from the list of eligible poll workers maintained by the New York City Board of Elections, with a preference given to residents of Co-op City. All poll workers will perform their duties as required by the New York State Election Law and in accordance with the directions and instructions given them by the Board of Elections of the City of New York (New York State Election Law #3-402.4). Riverbay will maintain the integrity of the machines’ mechanical systems. 7. The Corporation’s public safety officers will be responsible for maintaining control over the election results at the close of the voting time period by securing and delivering the sealed voting record from each voting machine after it is tallied and sealed by the designated poll worker to the Corporation’s administrative offices for collection and counting. 8. The Corporation will produce a computer generated register list of shareholders’ signatures for each building in order to accept shareholders as duly authorized to cast a vote and to permit their signatures to be validated. Riverbay will instruct poll workers on the proper procedure to accept or challenge a shareholder’s right to vote. The register list will contain a sample of the signature for each shareholder organized by apartment or unit number. At each voting place, a number of written ballots will be available for use in the event there is a defect or breakdown in the voting machines. The paper ballot will be deposited into a box for paper ballots. In addition, the shareholder should sign the register and the poll worker will note after the shareholder’s signature the letter “F’, standing for paper ballot. In this way, the count of the voting machine plus the paper submitted should equal the number of shareholders who have signed the voting register. 9. The Riverbay Election Committee will provide procedures for obtaining and returning absentee ballots. These procedures will be contained in the notice of shareholders meeting which will be published in the Co-op City Times in a prominent and conspicuous place. No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until all other ballots have been counted. No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until the register lists from each building have been returned to the Corporation’s administrative office and an election worker has determined that the absentee shareholder has not voted at a voting machine. In the event an absentee or paper ballot is received for a shareholder who has also voted at a voting machine, the absentee or paper ballot will be set apart and not opened and counted.

10. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will have no direct involvement with the candidates except for offering them and all interested parties an opportunity to visit the Board of Elections of the City of New York to inspect the machines and look at the rotated name placement of candidates in the machines. Any challenges to the process will be accepted through the Election Committee’s system of handling inquiries and challenges posed by a shareholder or candidate. 11. Each slate of candidates and each independent candidate will be entitled to have up to five resident poll watchers observing the balloting procedure. Independent candidates and slates of candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the names of such poll watchers along with their Petitions. The poll watchers shall not interfere in any way with the voting procedures. Photo identification will be issued by the Corporation for each poll watcher. 12. Voting machines and paper ballots will not be opened until it has been determined that a quorum exists. In the event that it has been determined that a quorum does not exist, pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of the Corporation’s By-laws, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight (8) days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting the vote. The vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 18, 2011, and secured by the Corporation’s Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay’s poll workers for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 18, 2011. If a quorum is not achieved within the eight days of the “laid over” meeting, then pursuant to Article II, Section 4 (Quorum) of the by-laws, the Secretary shall notify the shareholders of the time and place of an adjourned meeting which shall be held within 20 days from the eighth day of the meeting at which a quorum did not attend, by sending a notice as required by Section 3 of Article II of the Corporation’s Bylaws. The Election Committee will maintain an official list of the candidates and of the vote count. The Election Committee will tally the votes and certify the count. Upon completion of the tally, the Election Committee will provide the Board an official list of candidates and of the vote count. The results of the election will be posted in the three community centers by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2011, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. G. DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MISCONDUCT 1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not in excess of the actual administrative cost to the cooperative of $300.00 on any candidate or any other resident that it determines, after a hearing in accordance with the Rules as set forth in “H” below, has violated, or caused or knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. Such fee will be charged to the appropriate resident shareholder as follows:

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a) Notification of the Election Committee’s decision will be hand delivered to the candidate by Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety or if not home, left under the candidate’s apartment door. b) Upon receipt of the notification of a fine, the candidate is indebted to the Corporation and payment is due at the bookkeeping office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, along with a copy of the notice by 5:00 p.m. on the second business day following delivery of the notice by Public Safety. 2. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee, pursuant to Section G (1) above, and may, within ten (10) days of the notice by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Corporation Cooperator Appeals Committee. H. C H AL L E NGE S TO VOT I NG R E SULT S 1. Any resident may challenge the certification of a candidate for election irregularities or qualifications by notifying the Chair of the Election Committee of the challenge, c/o General Manager’s Office. The notice of challenge must be in writing. Such letter must set forth the reason for the challenge. This letter must be delivered by hand to the General Manager’s office by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge. If, after reviewing the notice of the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, then the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge. These hearings shall be scheduled with prior notice to the challenger and the candidates whose certifications are being challenged. The hearing shall take place no later than three days after the Committee’s receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request a member recuse him/her self from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest. 2. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged (hereafter party or parties) may submit affidavits (to the Chairman of the Election Committee), setting forth the charges and facts. Such affidavits shall be delivered by hand to the opposing party’s home address. At the hearing, either party may present testimony supporting their position. No witness will be allowed to present evidence except under oath as administered by the Chairperson of the Committee. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony and served it upon the candidate in the manner as set forth above. At any hearing, the General Counsel to the Corporation or any attorney designated by the General Counsel, shall be present to advise the Committee, and any candidate or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented by counsel of his or her own choice at his or her own expense. 3. At such hearing, the Committee Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to

procedure. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute such a ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness. 4. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Section G (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election. If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in his or her place. (If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified). 5. The decision of the Committee shall constitute the final determination on the qualification of a candidate, and the Committee shall report any such disqualification to the Board of Directors promptly in writing, stating the reasons therefor. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall determine whether or not it shall confirm the Committee’s determination. The Committee shall certify the elected candidates to the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation. If there are no charges brought against the five candidates with the highest vote totals, such certification will be made immediately after the time to file a challenge has expired. If a challenge is brought against one or more candidates, then the Committee shall certify the candidates after the Committee has made its determination. Should the Committee fail to certify candidates, or to fill all the vacancies within ten days after election day for any reason, then the Board of Directors shall call a new election among the previously qualified candidates within thirty days, as it determines. 6. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be complete and the result certified by the Committee within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results. 7. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates. * These Election R ules wer e a ppr oved b y E m er gen cy R esolu t ion #11-16. Helen At kins, P r esid en t R iver b a y C or por a t ion

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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. FOC US SC R IP TUR E F OR T HE W EE K: Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 ANNOUNC E ME NT S: Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. – “Broken Chains”: Youth Ministry – Young people 13 thru 21 are encouraged to join us in Worship, the Word and

Faith in God Church & Bible Institute Exitus Pastor, Rev. Dr. G. R. Little, Apostle; and Entrant Pastor/Evg., Vernon Little. We greet everyone in the name of Jesus, our Savior, that name which is above every name. Know that He is our soon coming King. Also, know that one day, at the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess that He is Lord! Let us go into the Word of God and look at 2 Timothy 2:1-7. Although we live in this world, we must declare our allegiance to heaven. 1. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3. You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 5. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the props. 7. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. Invita tions: Come out this afternoon for a sweet hour of prayer, beginning at 3 p.m. Join us tomorrow at 10 a.m. for Sunday School, and morning worship at 11 a.m. Please come out and support these services; you will be glad that you did! Keep Pastor Vernon Little in your prayers this weekend, as he travels to Atlanta to take part in the Holy —Apostle G.R . L ittle Hip-Hop Awards. We love you!

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop (lower level) here in Co-op City; telephone (718) 320-0844. Week ly Sch ed u le Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir rehearsal 7 p.m. Friday: Youth group 4 - 6 p.m. Young adults 6:30 - 9 p.m. Every 4th Sunday, the Sunday School children lead the service, and every 5th Sunday, the Young Adults lead. Up com ing E ven t s May 14th: St. Joseph’s Patronal Festival Luncheon and Dance at Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Adults $75, Children $25. June 26th: Confirmation and Reception of New Members. July 9th: Deluxe bus transportation to Duck Walk Vineyard in Montauk, L.I. Donation $85. Trip includes lunch at Gurney’s Inn, wine tasting and tour of the facility. Please contact the church at (718) 320-0844 for reservations. I love the Lord for He heard my voice, He heard my cry for mercy. (Psalm 116:1) —D. Singleton & M . C ha mber s

Fellowship. This is a service that is run by young people for young people. Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. thru 2 p.m. – “Sword of Truth” Ministry: Men’s Fellowship. Please join us for a time of fellowship and sharing. Schedule of Ser vice: Sundays: Worship Service – 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2). Little Lambs (2–4 years old) noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Wednesdays: Worship, Prayer & Bible Study, 7 p.m. start Fridays: Teen Church, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Children’s Church, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook,

Youtube and Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Please mail all your inquiries or donations to the following address: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992 E m a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org; website: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —Eld er J a y Ra m os

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 d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the 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. Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church, ages 5 & up. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. Every last Friday night is pizza and movie night at 8 p.m. at the church. C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion (drums, congas, etc.), 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 welcome. Registration

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue We are living in an age of “disposables.” Not only tin cans, but almost all kinds of utensils are made to be thrown away after use - napkins, tablecloths, paper dishes, forks, spoons, knives, etc. But there is a different and more serious kind of “throw-away” living in which many people are indulging today. People are throwing away moral convictions and principles which are needed for essential living. We cannot dispose of our religious and moral heritage to suit our particular convenience.

Actually, this is the basic distinction between a materialistic and a religious outlook. Materialism seeks satisfactions from living through the world of things and the amassing of material possessions. In the spiritual approach, matters of the spirit are primary. Material acquisitions are valuable only insofar as they advance the life of the spirit. Things are to be used and not loved. On the other hand, people and ideals are to be loved and not used.

Einstein Cancer Fund We have made arrangements for Mt. Airy Casino on Tuesday, June 14. Cost per person $30 and you will receive a $30 slot play and a food voucher of $10. Time of pick-up is 8:30 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. At this time, we are working on the arrangements for our Annual Raffle Luncheon for this coming month of Sept.

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. (Mimi): 347-427-4526. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, May 20, is before 7:52 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, May 14, at 8:52 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, May 14 are 7:00 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Coming Events: Saturday, May 14-Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 7:15 p.m. The parsha this week is “BeHar”. Shabbat ends at 8:52 p.m. Wednesday, May 18-Pesach Sheini (Auxiliary Passover). Sunday, May 22-LaG BaOmer (The 33rd day of the Omer). Haircuts are permitted. Sunday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m.Sisterhood Card & Dessert party. The cost is $3.50/person. Bring your favorite game. Sunday, June 5-Sisterhood sponsors an

afternoon of Bingo. Monday, June 6-Make your reservations for a trip with the Men’s Club to Mount Airy Casino. The cost is $28 with a $30 return for the slots, plus a $10 food voucher. Call (718) 671-8424, Marty at (718) 671-7809 or Bruce at (718) 3202234. Good and Welfare Dues for 2011: Dues are now in order and payment would be greatly appreciated. Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. We “thank” the Sisterhood for the beautiful kiddush presented last Saturday in honor of Mother’s Day. The food was delicious. Let’s do it again next year. We thank Eliakim (the grandson of Tillie & Lou Siegel) for filling in for our Rabbi. We appreciate the way he made everyone feel comfortable and explained the passages that were read. 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 OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. Hope to see you all next Saturday. —M a r vin Seid m a n

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning serv-

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

learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ve n 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 Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir and Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Church of the New Vision Cruise set sail once again on August 20 thru August 27th, aboard the “Norwegian Jewel” leaving from New York to the beautiful ports of Orlando, (Port Canaveral), Great Stirrup Cay (Pvt. Island) and Nassau Bahamas.

For additional information, please contact Sis. Sadie James at 718-652-8943 or Sis. Marquetta Walker at (718) 671-8746. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY, 10475. Telephone, (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0400. —C a r ol H a q u e

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invites you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to attend. Bible study is held on every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org . Mid-week worship is held on Wednesdays at noon. All are invited to attend for a mid-week spiritual pick up.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program is in session. Tutoring is held for grades 2 to 3 on Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders. To register for program, please come 15 minutes prior to your child’s scheduled tutoring time. Tutoring sessions are semi-private. The fee is $30 a month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671- 8449. TOMORROW, Sunday, May 15, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry will hold their 33rd Anniversary Service at our 11 a.m. service. The guest speaker is Rev. Sheila Jenkins, Assistant Pastor of the Bronx Community Church here in the Bronx. We invite all to attend. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center is sponsoring a “Brunch

and Learn” on Tuesday, May 17 at 10 a.m. Join us as we discuss Alternative Health Choice. The location is 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 – lower level. NEXT SUNDAY, May 22, the Praise Dance Ministry will have an anniversary celebration at the 11 a.m. service. The guest speaker is Rev. Christella Watts, Associate Minister at the Thessalonica Worship Center located here in the Bronx. All are invited to attend. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center will be going to see Johnny Mathis in concert at Lehman Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, May 21, at 8 p.m. There are a few tickets left. Please call 718-379-5267 or 719671-8449 if interested. On Saturday, June 4 at 9 a.m., you are cordially invited to the First Lady’s

Ministry annual breakfast to be held in the Community Center, Room 45. The guest speaker will be Rev. Shon Adkins, Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. The theme for the day is “You Are Never Alone,” Hebrews 13:5. Adult donation is $15, children, 6-12 years old, is $5 and children under 5 years of age are free. Call the church at 718-320-3774 for reservations or additional information. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonE Williams.com. Hatt ie L. Luca s —H

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