Co-op City Times 05/17/14 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 49 No. 20

Public Safety arrests man believed responsible for rash of car break-ins in Co-op City Two Public Safety officers, assigned to be on the look-out for activities related to a series of auto-break-ins in Co-op City in recent weeks, arrested a man early Sunday morning as he was breaking into cars parked along Co-op City Blvd. According to the Public Safety report on the arrest, the officers observed two men in the vicinity of Co-op City Blvd. acting suspiciously and then begin to break into cars. When the officers quickly approached, the two suspects fled in different directions. One suspect was chased and captured near P.S. 178 and placed under arrest. The second suspect managed to flee successfully. After a canvas of the area, a suspect was spotted by officers in the vicinity sweating and out-ofbreath. He was taken in for questioning, but later released. Two officers who gave chase to the

BY BILL STUTTIG

two suspects were later taken to the hospital for treatment of leg injuries sustained during the chase. Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety, said the community had been victimized by a series of car break-ins in recent weeks including several along Co-op City Blvd. in the vicinity of the little league fields and last week in Garage 3 where three break-ins were reported. Notices were placed around the community and in the Co-op City Times advising residents to be on the look-out for suspicious activities and report what they see to either Public Safety or the NYPD. Residents were also advised to safeguard their personal belongings and remove all valuables from their vehicle after parking, if possible. In response to the rash of break-ins,

Bartow reception area closed Monday (Continued on page 4)

Please be advised that the entrance to the Administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 19 for repairs. A temporary reception desk will be located in the hallway further down the hall, just past the double glass doors. Directional signs will be posted for your convenience. We apologize for any inconvenience and assure you that we will work diligently to complete the repairs as soon as possible and reopen the reception area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. —Riverbay Management

Public Safety’s drive for NYS Peace Officer status takes step forward in Albany The goal of obtaining Peace Officer status to Public Safety officers of Co-op City moved one step forward in Albany when the bill to change the law won a preliminary vote in a state Senate committee last week. If the amendment to the existing criminal procedure law passes and is enacted, it would safeguard the Co-op City Public Safety Department and the community from any devastating loss of arrest powers should the NYPD some day decide to eliminate its Special Patrolman division. Under the current law, Co-op City Public Safety officers are issued their authority as Special Patrolman BY JIM ROBERTS

Riverbay Board election to be held Wednesday

Saturday, May 17, 2014

through the NYPD and the Police Commissioner. While the law enforcement arm of certain agencies, such as School Safety officers and Park Rangers are automatically granted Peace Officer status, many private concerns, such as Co-op City Public Safety officers, have to reapply to maintain their status. If the NYPD’s Special Patrolman division were to be eliminated, as has been threatened in the past, it would leave the community’s officers without full arrest powers and reduce the status of officers here to that of security guards. (Continued on page 2)

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$2,500 in voting incentives being offered

Shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation will head to the polls this Wednesday, May 21, to choose 5 of the fifteen candidates running in this year’s Board election to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors. Voting will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. This year, 5,033 votes are needed for a quorum. Fifteen of the sixteen shareholders who submitted qualifying petitions to the Riverbay Legal Department before the April 7th deadline indicating their intention to enter the contest were certified by the 2014 Election Committee after the appropriate checks and validations were completed. The fifteen certified candidates in this year’s Board election, in the order and format in which their names will appear on the ballot are: Dr. Amrendra Singh, Junius Williams, Rev. Calvin E. Owens, Raymond Tirado, Eleanor G. Bailey, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Frank Belcher, Alonzo Newton, Lynne Brookes, Leah Graham, Sebastian Ulanga, Emmanuel Manny Torres, Cleve Taylor and Linda Berk. There will be one vote per unit by

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residents who are shareholders of record as of April 7, 2014. 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 24. A recount will be conducted on Thursday, May 29, and the official election results will be published in the Saturday, May 31st Co-op City Times. After the results of the election are certified by the 2014 Election Committee, the top five vote getters will be sworn in on Thursday, June 5th and begin serving their terms. Last Saturday, the third and final issue of the Election Supplement was published with the candidates’ views and opinions about issues facing the Riverbay community. 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. However, to ensure a quorum this year, a voting incentive of $2,500 will be shared (Continued on page 2)

HCR grants formal approval to Riverbay amnesty program for illegal subletters People who have been illegally subletting apartments in Co-op City will be given their chance in the coming weeks to stabilize and legitimize their residency, and at the same time, probably lower their housing costs by participating in an amnesty program for Co-op City’s illegal sub-letters. After getting preliminary verbal approval from New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) officials in late April, formal approval came in the form of a letter to management’s Herb Freedman on Thursday from Assistant DHCR Commissioner Richmond McCurnin. In granting formal permission to begin procedures to start offering amnesty to interested illegal subletters, Commissioner McCurnin set down certain conditions for the program in keeping with DHCR regulations. Commissioner McCurnin wrote “…as it did ten years ago, DHCR will authorize Co-op City for a time limited period commencing no later than July 1, 2014, not to exceed three BY BILL STUTTIG

months, to publicly solicit present residents of their apartments to become cooperators although such residents may not have obtained such apartment in full compliance of Part 1727.” Commissioner McCurnin pointed out that the HCR approval is conditioned on a number of requirements and procedures that he specifically outlined in his letter, including the requirement that all families seeking amnesty must be income eligible, they must pay present equity requirements, and they must fulfill all eligibility requirements that the housing company ordinarily uses with respect to its automated waiting list applicants. The letter also orders Riverbay to “further enhance its efforts to assure that residents who hold apartments do so in compliance with the regulatory requirements or are subject to eviction proceedings.” In other words, Riverbay is ordered to make every effort to identify and evict all remaining residents who continue to illegally sublet after (Continued on page 4)

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Board election

equally by five shareholders, one from each section of Co-op City, whose names will be randomly selected by computer and checked against the voting registers to determine if they voted in the election. As long as the shareholders voted and they are not indebted to the Riverbay Corporation, they will each be eligible to receive their prize money of $500. Absentee ballots are available from the Riverbay Legal Department, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Peace Officer

Among the listed benefits of the passage of this proposed legislation would be the designation of Co-op City Public Safety Officers as Peace Officers immediately upon graduating from training, as opposed to waiting for the NYPD to complete a six-month investigation into each officer. The legislation would allow the CCPD to issue its own shields and identification cards, it would lift the current

10475. Shareholders of record who require an absentee ballot should contact the Legal Department at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3326, and it will be mailed, or they can also go to the reception desk in the Bartow Community Center and request an absentee ballot which can then be completed and returned, as long as the shareholder has proper identification. Absentee ballots may be returned by hand delivery to the Legal Department or mailed, however, they

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New York City residency requirements thereby attracting a greater pool of applicants to the department, create greater access to increased police training programs, and increase eligibility for grant opportunities and other forms of government support. Potential cost savings for shareholders, if such legislation were to pass, include the elimination of licensing fees, estimated at over $3,000 per year, a new

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must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 21. With just a few days left before the Board election, the Election Committee cautions candidates and their supporters that electioneering within 100 feet of the polling area on Wednesday is absolutely prohibited. The voting machines to be used in this year’s election will be available for public inspection on Tuesday, May 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Brooklyn

tax exempt status saving more than $30,000 in taxes each year, and eliminate the required purchase of supplies and equipment from the NYPD, estimated to be up to $75,000 per year, according to Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. The Riverbay Board of Directors has already thrown its full support behind this effort by voting unanimously to support the campaign for Peace Office status in April, 2012 and voting again to

Board of Elections Warehouse, 4312 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Any candidate who cannot inspect the voting machines in person and who would like to send a representative should notify the Election Committee prior to Tuesday. The 2014 Riverbay Board of Directors election recount will also take place on Thursday, May 29, also at the Brooklyn Board of Elections Warehouse, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

hire a renowned lobbyist, MirRam Ground LLC, to help push to the legislation’s passage. Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson attended the Senate committee hearing in Albany for the purpose of explaining and defending the merits of the bill. The legislation must be approved by both the state Senate and Assembly and then be signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo before becoming law.

Inspection of Voting Machines

The voting machines to be used in this year’s election will be available for public inspection on Tuesday, May 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Brooklyn Board of Elections Warehouse, 4312 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Any candidate who cannot inspect the voting machines in person and who would like to send a representative should notify the Election Committee prior to Tuesday. —2014 Election Committee

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Next CB#10 Meeting

On Thursday, June 19, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at Providence Rest, 3304 Waterbury Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 8921161.

Community meal and food pantry

Every 3rd Sunday, Faith @ Work Christian Church hosts a FREE Community Meal and Food Pantry at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 10, at 12 p.m., which is open to the communityat-large. For further information, please call (718) 644-0951.

Co-op City Fair, June 7

The Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean Heritage Month celebration, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will be held on Saturday, June 7, noon to 7 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. Come down and join the fun. There will be food and drinks, entertainment and much, much more. For vendor information, please call (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

Scholarship deadline extended

The Co-op City Scholarship Committee has extended the application deadline for the Co-op City scholarship to May 26th. Applications can be picked up at the offices of: Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center, Room 12), Congressman Eliot Engel (Dreiser Center, Room 4), the office of Riverbay (Bartow Community Center) and from local high school college guidance counselors. All applications must be submitted to the Office of Assemblyman Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center, Room 12) by May 26th. If you have questions, please contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s Office at (718) 892-2235.

Remember to vote for 5 candidates in the Riverbay Board election, Wed., May 21 in your bldg lobby.

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Section 5 Teen Center Director honored by 45th Precinct Council

BY BILL STUTTIG by the programs of the teen center since its “This is a beautiful acknowledgement Leo Johnson, the Co-op City resident inception. Aside from recreation, those prothat I am excited and humble to accept who has served as the director of the Section grams currently include homework help, for the work that I have done. As the 5 Teen Center since its inception in 2007, SAT preparations, New York State Regents director of the boys and girls club in Cowas honored for his service by the 45th preparation, leadership development and op City, it is my goal to make the lives of Precinct Community Council at its annual classes in photography, painting, wood the young people better. I enjoy everybreakfast held Wednesday morning at the work, drama, hip-hop dance, and wellness, thing about my work. I enjoy the young Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck. along with a variety of sports leagues and people and I enjoy the relationships that With dozens of fellow Co-op City comprograms which include basketball, flag we build at the boys and girls club.” munity leaders attending, Johnson, a humfootball and boxing. In addition, the center Johnson added that he was grateful for ble, hard-working youth leader in the comalso hosts JASA’s Grandparents Connection the leadership of the Mosholu Montefiore munity for the past seven years, accepted his where grandparents raising teenagers can Community Center for giving the Section 5 award along with four other distinguished get support and interact with other grandparTeen Center an opportunity, and for his staff community leaders from elsewhere in the ents and their teenaged grandchildren to get and the volunteers which carry out the dayprecinct service area: Anita to-day work at the center in Valenti of the Pelham Bay making better the lives of hunTaxpayers Association; Skip dreds of young people and their Giacco of the City Island future potential. Chamber of Commerce; Sandi Aside from the honors Lusk of the Westchester from the 45th Precinct Square-Zerega Improvement Community Council, Johnson Organization; and Anthony and the other honorees also Orza of Villa Barone Manor. received recognition from While each of the honorees elected officials, including was distinguished in their own Co-op City Councilman Andy right, it was Johnson who capKing, Congressman Eliot tured the attention and the aduEngel, and State Assemblylation of the sizable Co-op City man Mike Benedetto. contingent attending the breakOther elected officials who fast, which included several spoke at the event include Board Directors, Co-op City Bronx District Attorney Robert community organizations’ 45th Precinct Community Council Vice President and Riverbay Johnson, New York City Assistant General Manager Joe Boiko (l) and 45th Precinct Comptroller Scott Stringer and members and Riverbay man- Commander, Captain James McGeown (r.), present a community agers, including Community service award to Leo Johnson, Director of the Section 5 Teen Center at Councilman James Vacca, who Relations Director Michelle the 45th Precinct Council breakfast on Wednesday morning. served a Co-op City’s District Photo by Bill Stuttig Manager for close to 20 years Sajous and Assistant General Managers Gail Badger-Morgan and Joe a better idea of the ever-changing challenges before being elected to the City Council. Boiko, who also serves as the Vice President and solutions facing teens in today’s world. Vacca took the opportunity to address the of the 45th Precinct Community Council. Riverbay Ombudsman and Assistant shortage of police officers in New York City, Before accepting his award on General Manager Joe Boiko presented down 7000 from 2001, and vowed to fight Wednesday morning, Johnson said: “I Johnson with his award, pointing to his dedagainst policies which allocate officers to am honored by this recognition. I am ication and also his humility in serving the communities based on crime rates, essenvery pleased at what is going on at the Co-op City community each day. tially penalizing communities like Co-op center and I am looking forward to “If it wasn’t for him, many of the youth City that maintain very low crime rates and, another year of successful offerings to of Co-op City would be on the streets getas a result, are not given their due NYPD the community and also pleased that we ting into trouble,” Boiko said. “Leo saw a manpower. are about to celebrate another year of need in giving the youth of Co-op City a The 45th Precinct Council and the service to the Co-op City community.” place to go, a place to hang-out, a place to Precinct’s Commanding Officer Captain Johnson started the teen center seven study, a place to learn, a place of camaJames McGeown also honored several years ago amidst concern among some raderie and a place of fellowship.” 45th Precinct officers and employees who Section 5 residents and leaders that the Boiko continued: “At times, he did have have provided the communities of the center would turn into a hang-out for opposition. People were frightened about Precinct exemplary service over the past youth and increase youth-related inciputting a youth center into a shopping cenyear: Sergeant Michelly Rosario, supervidents in the busy area. ter, afraid that kids would hang out there. sor of the precinct’s Domestic Violence But under Johnson’s leadership, and But all that became a myth because Leo has Unit; Crime Prevention Officer Erin through the technical and financial support a way of dealing with people. They listen to Rabbitt-Azambuja; Officer John Quis; of the Mosholu Montefiore Community him. If it wasn’t for Leo, these kids would Officer Brian Deighan and evidence proCenter, the exact opposite result occurred, as be on the streets. So now, they are off the tection employee Yolanda Nieves. the Section 5 Teen Center quickly became a street learning to become young adults withThis is the third consecutive year that the place which serves approximately 150 in the community and that is an asset to 45th Precinct Community Council held an Co-op City teens each year, not only providRiverbay Corporation and the entire Co-op awards breakfast, a tradition that was ing them a place for after school recreation, City community, but also an asset to the revived after several years absence by the but so much more, including classes and 45th Precinct because if these kids were still current council leadership under the direcactivities designed to give them interests on the street, more than likely, the police tion of its President Robert Bieder, and Vice and direction to help them become producdepartment would have to deal with them. President Joe Boiko and two other Co-op tive and successful young adults. But thank goodness that is not the case and City residents who serve on the Council Johnson said this week that more than for that, we salute Leo today.” Board, Secretary Sonia Feliciano and 800 Co-op City families have been served Johnson, in accepting the award, said: Recording Secretary Yvonne Smith-Burrus.

Arrests

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Public Safety assigned extra officers and detectives to investigate and look out for suspicious activities particularly in the garages and on streets lined with parked cars, such as Co-op City Blvd. Apollo said the suspect arrested and charged with the break-ins observed Sunday morning is believed to be responsible for a series of car break-ins, not only in Co-op City, but in several precincts throughout the Bronx. The suspect is a 25-year-old man who lives on Bronx Park East. In a statement made to the entire

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Public Safety force following the arrest, Apollo said, “I would like to commend (the two officers directly involved) for their observation, diligence and apprehension of a male who was breaking into vehicles on Baychester Avenue. Their quick actions, along with the members of the 1st platoon, not only brought to justice an individual that committed auto crimes on the morning of May 11th, 2014, but we also believe this individual was responsible for a string of auto crimes which had occurred over the past weeks both on

the street and in our garage. This was outstanding police work and the entire 1st platoon should be proud of the results which came from diligent patrol. “On a personal note, an arrest of this caliber sends a real strong message to not only the residents of the community, but to those that attempt to commit crimes on our property. As a department, we will not tolerate this type of activity nor will we become complacent in our actions because we understand and take pride in the low crime stats in the community and we realize

that these low crime stats are a result of our diligence as a department.” As recently as April 9th, Public Safety arrested another man who allegedly broke into cars in a Co-op City garage. The arrest was made as the suspect attempted to sell a GPS device to a Public Safety officer moments after he got off duty and stopped at a gas station nearby. The officer, who ironically investigated the car break-in earlier that shift, detained the suspect and the suspect was arrested after back-up help arrived moments later.

the amnesty period is over. In providing a rationale for why HCR is granting permission to Riverbay to offer an amnesty program for illegal subletters, Commissioner McCurnin wrote to Mr. Freedman, “As noted by the housing company, the program can protect families who are presently being exploited by cooperators who may themselves no longer live in the apartment and are inappropriately profiteering from governmentally assisted housing.” The Commissioner continued: “Payment of updated equity to the housing company by these families will enhance the housing company’s financial position. Legitimizing these residents as full members of the cooperative furthers its proper self-gover-

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accordingly to begin offering Co-op City subletters amnesty. According to Sheena McNeill, Director of Sales for Riverbay, when the program officially begins in the coming weeks, people in Co-op City who have been illegally subletting apartments will have the chance to own the apartment they are currently subletting, if they meet the income and family-size requirements for that specific apartment. If they don’t meet the requirements for the apartment they are subletting, the applicant may then be sold an available apartment that does meet their requirements. The similar amnesty program offered in 2004 resulted in 41 illegal subletters being granted full shareholder status and ownership of the

home they were previously subletting. All subletters who enter the amnesty program will not be subject to the waiting list and can legitimize their residency in a relatively short period of time, while saving money in most cases. When the official amnesty offer is launched, a questionnaire will be provided for all applicants to the amnesty program to fill out. Charts outlining equity and income requirements for each type of apartment and a table relating to income requirements for seniors will also be provided to all applicants and the general community through publication in the Co-op City Times and posted online on the Riverbay Corporation website.

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nance by creating more voting members who have a real stake in the future of Co-op City who are presently being exploited.” Commissioner McCurnin then ordered Riverbay to begin working with their assigned DHCR representative and DHCR admissions to begin procedures to implement the program in the appropriate manner. A similar amnesty program for illegal sub-letters in Co-op City was offered 10 years ago. Acting on a management suggestion to resurrect the program, the Riverbay Board of Directors passed a resolution in July of 2013 which gave management the go-ahead to seek approval from the DHCR for the amnesty offer and then to proceed

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• Smoke Detectors and GFI (Ground Fault Interruption) • Basement piping is We are at the end of our budget year and being cleaned of mold and outlets are being installed in every apartment as a safety therefore, this is an appropriate time to Management Corner encapsulated. measure, and to comply with HUD requirements. show our financial position. Although this Every month, inspectors from New York State HCR, and • Work has begun on new information was recently printed, we reallobbies, and will be perWells Fargo/HUD visit Riverbay and inspect the work that ize that there are times that shareholders is being done before they release monies from the Reserves formed in all lobbies. don’t get a chance to read all of the articles • Various pumps and to pay for the work. in the paper and so it was decided to reprint piping has been replaced in several buildings. Of the $63.8 million Reserves that we started with in this report. The following information on our financial • Shopping center repairs have begun in Bartow and will November 2012, the current balance is $52.3 million. This status, was supplied by our chief financial officer, Peter continue in all three centers. is a result of $14.1 million that was spent on the above work, Merola. In addition, we are also supplying some infor• A water treatment facility is being constructed in the and $2.6 million that Riverbay has paid into the Reserves mation regarding our recent capital projects: Power Plant as part of the cogeneration facility, which will since November, 2012. • Our Operating Budget called for a surplus of $635,000, Riverbay will continue to pay into the Reserves allow Riverbay to reduce its costs by no longer having to which by itself is commendable, yet our actual preliminary rent equipment. $175,000 per month based on HUD’s and Wells Fargo’s results show a surplus of $2,992,000. The budgeted surplus engineers who thoroughly inspected Co-op City to deter• A new, second, high pressure boiler is now being conwas to be used for Capital Project work that was not fully structed and will be installed this Fall. This will increase the mine the major work necessary to maintain the comfunded in the Reserves. When you take into consideration Power Plant’s efficiency and allow for further redundancy. plex. This $175,000 per month is built into Riverbay’s that we have had the harshest winter in years, which Operating Budget which means that Riverbay’s share• High voltage lines in the basements of the buildings are required us to spend many hours in overtime for snow being relocated from being buried in the concrete floor to holders will continue to enjoy the benefits of an removal and repairs caused by busted water pipes, we have enhanced complex which can be paid for from estabhanging overhead along the ceiling, which will help elimidone extremely well. nate electrical failures. lished Reserve Funds. • Our Vacancy Loss was favorable to budget by $435,000 due to lower than budget apartment turnover and quicker turnaround of apartments. We currently have between a 1% to 1½ % vacancy rate, which is far lower than average developments and exceptional given the size of the Co-op City complex. • Other Income was favorable to Budget by $1,155,000 mostly attributable to Equity Income which is a result of higher apartment turnover versus budget. We have gone from turning over approximately 50 apartments per month to between 60 to 70 per month. • Total Departmental expenses were slightly unfavorable to budget at $103,645,000 versus a budget of $103,209,000. Again, given the severe winter that was experienced, this is excellent performance. I served on the Board when the Riverbay Corporation • Capital Expenses were favorable to budget by faced crisis after crisis and the future of Co-op City was $2,168,000 due to certain anticipated expenses not being in question. It was very difficult back then, but we made completed during the fiscal year or being performed for lower than budget. The main items are Commercial Sales it through the storm. Those who lived here 10 years ago Auditorium improvements, General Management Building know what I am talking about. We faced a multi14 Elevator modernization, Grounds Vehicles/Snow million dollar repair project and had nowhere near the Removal equipment, Maintenance Floor Drains and Ground Water Work and Computer Services security video amount of money needed to pay for it. However, thanks storage, computers and other equipment. to the democratic process, we had a Board of Directors of which the majority understood • Insurance costs were unfavorable to budget by the individual roles of our Managing Team and the Board of Directors. $662,000 due to higher than expected premiums for renewed policies. We understood that you, the shareholders, voted us into office to be responsible for • Utility costs were budgeted at $41,714,000 and finoversight of the affairs of the Riverbay Corporation and that Marion Scott Real Estate, ished at $42,883,000, or $1,169,000 unfavorable to budgInc., our professional management firm, was hired to run the day-to-day operations. In line et. Due to the severely cold winter, Riverbay was forced with that, we approved management’s proposal to seek out the best way to refinance our off of natural gas by Con Edison and needed to purchase oil. Riverbay takes advantage of a special Con Edison gas mortgage then held by the State of New York and start the repair program that would touch rate that lowers our cost throughout the year, but requires every family in Co-op City. Yet, some people back then, as is also the case now, would Riverbay to switch to oil during extreme cold periods have you believe that our Managing Team can't do anything right or never did anything which is called a “gas interruption.” The cost of natural gas is significantly lower than oil. Riverbay spent about (sounds like DC?) to help this community. The truth is, the majority of the Board that kept $5 million on oil this winter, however, Riverbay’s energy the best interests of the community in the front of its thinking linked arms with our management vendor was able to sell the natural gas that Managing Team as they led the charge toward stabilizing and repairing Co-op City just as had been purchased before the winter during two gas they continue to do today. interruptions and recouped about $2.3 million to help offset the higher oil cost. Elect me on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 and I pledge to stand with every Board member Riverbay Corporation Capital Projects Status and Manager who keep Co-op City's best interest in the far front as issues are addressed The capital projects that we’ve undertaken, starting with to keep this community Moving Forward and not backward into the chaotic days of disrethe first refinancing with New York Community Bank, included projects such as the Local Law 11 façade repairs, pair as some would if they ever got the vote. which included repairs to the terraces, the brick and concrete I want to serve on the Board because I want to help. My record as a former Director façade; the window and terrace door replacements; the speaks for itself. I will also bring the skills I learned as Administrative Superintendent of garage restoration work and the roof replacements at the community centers that we continued at the high rise buildBuildings and Grounds with the City University of NY to the table, along with the ability ings, all have gone a long way in terms of effectively stabito work with other members of the Board when making the hard, but necessary, decisions lizing the development’s physical structure. that will affect the lives of all of us here in Co-op City. These factors helped to enable the housing company to On Election Day, Wednesday, May 21st, I ask that you vote for me, Alonzo Newton, refinance our mortgage in the amount of $621 million in November of 2012. All of the agencies involved with the and the team that’s dedicated to Keeping Co-op City Moving Forward. refinancing, HCR, HUD, HPD and Wells Fargo Bank saw Riverbay as a viable, well-run housing company, and this gave them confidence that we would be able to repay the Rev. Calvin Tony Emmanuel Eleanor largest loan ever provided by Wells Fargo bank and insured E. Owens Illis “Manny” Torres G. Bailey in the history of HUD’s 223F program. There are many upsides to the benefit of the new loan, which not only has an exceptionally low interest rate of 2.4%, but it also sets aside some $63.8 million in Reserves to make improvements throughout the complex. These monies allow for projects which were started prior to the loan to be completed and has allowed for new projects to get underway. Since the new HUD loan, $14.1 million has been spent on these Capital Projects. Work has been done for various improvements: • All high rise roofs are now complete. Paid for by Alonzo Newton • All balcony and façade work is now complete.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I find it interesting that the Verizon official that is quoted by so many as saying Verizon would come into Co-op City if management would invite them is never identified - because the official doesn’t exist. I actually contacted New York City’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications and was put in contact with a Verizon spokesman named Richard Windram who is the Government Affairs individual responsible for communicating with 51 community boards. Verizon has been in contact with Riverbay management for a number of years. Management has been completely cooperative with them. They have surTo the Editor: Now I hear from some that this management firm, Marion Scott, has done a wonderful job. Got a loan (second time), new window, new trees, new elevator. But I see different. Nice, but let’s look a little more. No bid on other management companies, they’re here year to year, so much for the faith. New loan, celebrating this new loan, we should be celebrating paying off a loan. In fact, before Community Bank, it was believed that we could have gotten this loan before, but a few management

Spreading “FUD”

veyed the buildings and have complete maps of the various runs. They know exactly what they would have to do to pull cable in the buildings and how much it would cost. They have done polling and market research. Based on the information provided by Mr. Windram and Riverbay’s management, the only reason Verizon has not been selling FIOS services in Co-op City is economics. Given Riverbay’s current contractual relations with Cablevision and the fact that over 13,000 apartments have Cablevision, it is difficult to make a business case for selling in Co-op City. This is an economic decision by Verizon and Verizon alone.

Show up to vote

supporters voted against it. Change orders after we had contracts signed in. Lousy top soil, which they signed off on. At the meeting, a few saying that the rocks surface after rain and snow. Are they kidding? What about flowers first? Unable to get a cable deal. Even after countless buildings and three townhall meeting, they failed to say this is about an expiring contract in 2015. Not even allowing Fios to come and explain why they won’t come from their mouth, but we have to hear it from theirs. Just finished construction on balconies, yet on Building 20A

Those are the facts about Verizon. The other fact is due to the vocal resistance by some people to, and the spreading of FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) about the proposed Cablevision bulk deal. I am paying approximately 5% more per month in fixed costs (carrying charge, garage space and Cablevision) than I would have if the deal had been approved. To my neighbors in a one bedroom apartment with Cablevision service, it amounts to 10% more a month. Will some of those outspoken people please reimburse me for the $50/month in extra cost until Verizon is here which means for a very long time? —Stewart Berman on Ash Loop, a few balconies are missing huge chunks on the sides. What? Did the check bounce for finishing the work? Fact is to say some may not agree with me, but there is nothing to celebrate when you can’t even choose your viewing service here. It’s simple, let us see the offer from Fios and let them explain why they won’t come. I don’t want to hear from our president or elected leaders. It’s time to move on from a management team. Show up to vote, I will. —David Sanquiche

Don’t buy from food cart vendors

To the Editor: The solution to eliminating food card vendors may be hiding in plain sight. At least it has not appeared among those that management

To the Editor: To our dear neighbors, we will be voting on Wednesday, May 21, beginning at 6 a.m. I hope that you did attend the Candidates’ Forum at least in your section and listened to what the candidates have to say; we will hold them accountable to their promises. Please speak to your neighbors and encouraged them to vote, and explain why

recently recommended. Quite simply, have them go away by making it a losing proposition to come here. Don’t buy from them! When groups around here get together and rally, it

Your vote counts

their votes will make the difference. We need to educate ourselves and attend various meetings outside of Co-op City and you will be informed as to what the reality is. We have cooperators that, for some reason, do not read any publications that are provided for them. We must vote with our future and homes in mind, that we will keep our

really has an impact. The groups could take turns and shifts. Make some signs and start picketing them away. —Sally Kya-Hill homes affordable in mind when we vote. Co-op City is the largest co-op in the world. Can you imagine the brokers waiting to make a profit on the backs of the working people with no concern of those that just want to live peaceably in their homes and raise their families, without an element of greed in the midst? —H. Overman

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 12

Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it in fact causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti and even gang-like graffiti has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags” or graffiti signatures, so that when they are caught they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/city wide_vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899. Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (Five Hundred Dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, persecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

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2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2924, Electrical Engineering Services: One year contract for electrical engineering services on an as needed basis. Pre-Bid Meeting: May 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: May 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2925, Civil/Structural Engineering Services: One year contract for civil/structural engineering services on an as needed basis. Pre-Bid Meeting: May 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: May 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2926, Mechanical Engineering Services: One

year contract for Mechanical engineering services on an as needed basis. Pre-Bid Meeting: May 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: May 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2899, Elevator Modernization & New Elevator In Bartow Center & Contract 2918, Elevator Maintenance Bids Due: June 5, 2014 at 2 p.m. (late bids will not be accepted) Bonding: Required for the Elevator Modernization & New Elevator; Performance & Payment Bonds for the Mod & New Elevator will be due from the winning bidder. Bonding: NOT Required on the Maintenance Contract Insurance: Required on both contracts

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to all applicants. Originally posted: January 16, 2014 • Job Reference #14-03

Part-Time Porters Janitorial Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Residential Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to Community Centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment) Days and hours will vary. ______________________________________ Open to all applicants May 12 to May 30, 2014 Originally posted: May 12, 2014 Job Reference # 14-12

Temporary Utilityperson (10) Maintenance Under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, candidate will be responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance repairs throughout the development for the summer A/C season (April until October). Perform HVAC repairs, including clearing of condensation lines, blower fan and motor replacement. Perform plumbing repairs on lines up to 2 1/2 inches diameter. Snake sewer lines as required with manual and electric equipment, as well as perform electrical troubleshooting and repair of apartment & public space circuits and devices. Candidate will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements - Knowledge of Maintenance techniques and procedures with an emphasis on plumbing and electrical repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills for the repair of various plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems related to hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs. Must have effective written/oral communication in English and good customer service skills. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no

exceptions. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). Days and hours may vary. Open to all staff and outside applicants May 9, 2014 – May 23, 2014 Originally posted: May 9, 2014 Job Reference # 14-25 Requests for transfer/promotion must be received by Employee Services by May 27, 2014. Employees who are promoted/transferred will receive the applicable rate for this position.

Lobby Attendant Supervisor Public Safety Successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of Riverbay Corporation’s Lobby Attendant program. Candidate will supervise approximately 70 staff members, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Candidate will advise the Chief of Department on all matters pertaining to the Lobby Attendant program, including existing or potential concerns. Selected person will be responsible for overseeing dissemination of assignments to staff, work schedules and discipline of employees as required. Selected candidate must be able to use independent judgment in making decisions in emergency situations and make recommendations for corrective actions or strategies. Candidate will represent the department in meetings with the public and Riverbay officials, when discussions involve aspects of the Lobby Attendant program. Individual will be responsible for various clerical duties including review of incident reports, daily logs, and related reports, as well as answering phones and filing. Candidate will perform other duties as assigned. Ideal candidate will have two (2) years of previous supervisory and/or prior leadership skills. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) and HS Diploma or equivalent required. Candidate must have knowledge of clerical procedures, and strong recordkeeping skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environment. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders as well as lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work in inclement weather. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) in good standing required – no exceptions. Shift – Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday/Saturday, 4 p.m.-12 a.m., plus some flex hours as needed. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process which may include aptitude testing. In addition, candidate will undergo pre-employment screening (driver license review, drug testing; criminal background check,; verification of previous employment.)

Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. *Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer*

Vote on May 21st for responsible leadership Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014

I had the honor and privilege of servly 126,000 pounds of food daily and more than 46 volunteered his time over Director’s Viewpoint ing 3 years as President of Riverbay, the years to help less fortumillion pounds this year to a network of more than following three years of a very responnate cooperators. Some of 500 community food programs throughout New sible President, Othelia Jones, and now the very same people who York City. Assistant Treasurer we are in the hands of yet another have launched this politiI can’t wait to see if City News attempts to do a responsible President, Bill Gordon. The cally motivated character splatter piece this week on Tony Illis, who I am endorsing for reelection to the Riverbay Board, and three of us, and the Board and Management must be assassination have themselves received food from this am also endorsing Rev. Calvin E. Owens and Eleanor doing something right because more people are Director. G. Bailey for reelection to the Board, as well as moving into Co-op City and the vacancy rate is What is this Director’s great sin? Providing food Alonzo Newton and Emmanuel “Manny” Torres. All quite low. for people in need. And in the chain of vicious five of these candidates will bring continued responsiI can point to many positive achievements over emails I read, where guilt without evidence preble leadership to Co-op City at a crucial time when the the past 10 years in Co-op City, but I think most of vailed, I did not hear mention of the organization you know what they are. Installing new windows in wrong choice could be devastating for our future. this Director is working with to provide food to every building and apartment, in itself, was a pretty On Wednesday, May 21, I encourage you to join those in Co-op City, and an organization he has amazing accomplishment. We have no carrying been working with here for years. That organization me in re-electing Rev. Calvin E. Owens, Tony Illis charge increase this year in Co-op City, which you is City Harvest which was founded in 1982. and Eleanor G. Bailey and vote also for Alonzo would think even the most negative people would Currently, City Harvest delivers an average of nearNewton and Emmanuel “Manny” Torres. acknowledge as something good. I have faith in the people who live in Co-op City. I have faith they see the bigger picture, and the improvements in our community, and will not be Hi, my name is Dr Amrendra Singh, I have been serving swayed or influenced by outrageous statements that, Co·op City as a Dentist for the last 25 years and I also live in most cases, are no more than flights of fancy and here for 19 years. Therefore Co·op City is my bread and are simply not true. butter and my home. Constant negativity may work in some neighborhoods and communities, but I believe it won’t be successful in Co-op City. I’m writing this Viewpoint after I decided to enter this race for a seat on the board of coming across a chain of emails which were embarDirectors. We have several issues that need to be adressed. rassing for their lack of credibility, and recklessly And with your help, I can win this election and solve many unsubstantiated, and I mean really unsubstantiated, of these concerns. charges against a Board Director who has selflessly

Helen Atkins

Co-op City Tennis Club

Starting June 2nd, the Co-op City Tennis Club will be offering tennis lessons geared to adults. The Tennis Clubs award willing youth program has been around for over 30 years. Level 1 will meet Mondays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. for three weeks. The cost of the program will be only $149.99, that’s only $30 per hour. If you sign up before May 23rd, you will receive a $30 discount. That brings the price down to only $20 per hour. Tennis is a great way to stay in shape and to lose weight. Studies have shown that playing tennis only a few hours per week can cut your risk of death from any cause in half. In fact, there are many other benefits to playing tennis, such as aerobic fitness – while playing, fat is being burned and higher energy levels are maintained. Speed-sprinting side to side, back and up, chasing the ball during play and practice develops strong leg muscles producing increase speed. Agility - scoring a typical point in tennis can have a player changing direction as many as 5 times in 10 seconds. As a side benefit, the overall challenge and joy of playing tennis, along with social interaction, makes the sport good for a person’s well being. For more information and to register for the program, please contact Coach Aaron at 917-561-7121. —Coach Aaron

Riverbay Board Election Voting Locations for Townhouses

Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26C) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11A) Debs Place (Bldg. 8) Broun Place (Bldg. 21C) Adler Place (Bldg. 20A) Defoe Place (Bldg 6) Asch Loop (Bldg. 17)

1) Our $205 million dollar budget is out of control. Just last year we had a $25 million deficit. This deficit occured in spite of management declaring that we have very few vacant apartments and that our power plant was saving us money.

2) Our commercial and professional tenants’ concerns are rarely covered. I have been charged 8% increase in my rent. Years ago, maintenance was included in our rent. However this is no longer the case. We have to hire outside contractors to do maintenance work. And sometimes repairing items can easily cost thousands of dollars. So that leaves us no choice but to pass those expenses onto our patients and customers. Finally, the shareholder has to bear those expenses. 3) Failure to systematically inspect rented professional space for leakage and flooding produces hazardous, unhealthy and unsanitary conditions. Doctors have to close their offices. Vital appointments have to be cancelled, shareholders who took time off from work are inconvenienced.

4) Doctors are leaving Riverbay community and relocating to other venues. a) Dr. Fisher - a famous oral surgeon b) Dr. Merker - a famous Eye Surgeon. c) Dr. Hall - a famous Chiropractor has left us. Now shareholders have to go out of Co-op City to get these type of services. This is especially a hardship for senior citizens.

5) We are stuck with one cable carrier. We should have a choice to select another cable carrier.

Please Vote for our team 1) Dr. Amrendra Singh 2) Daryl Johnson 3) Frank Belcher

THANK YOU

Paid for by Dr. Amrendra Singh

Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014

10 The choice in this year’s Riverbay Board election is clear. It is a referendum on what you think about the following issues: - If you think there must be a competitive bidding process for a general manager or a managing agent for Co-op City - If you agree that internal auditors should be brought back to check and control Riverbay’s finances - If you agree that employing Riverbay union staff makes more sense than squandering millions on outsourced

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career, can become members of the Young Adult Club. Recently, we have heard reports of people’s credit cards and personal information being skimmed. The New York Police Department

Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014

Let Your Vote Make Sense

Bernard Cylich & Andrea Leslie

Director’s Viewpoint

work -If you agree that the vacant former Bingo Hall/Co-op City Cinema space should be opened as a center for our youth and other community activities - If you think transparency, accountability and monthly open, televised Board meetings with gallery sessions makes sense -If you think we should recoup $473,000 Riverbay paid for garbage dumped on our greenway -If you agree Verizon should be

invited to the table to provide us with cable choice Then VOTE TEAM FOR CHANGE – IT MAKES SENSE Re-elect: Leah Graham and Cleve Taylor Elect: Linda Berk, Junius Williams, and Sebastian Ulanga. They are compassionate and visionary. They are committed to preserving Co-op City’s affordability and enhancing the community’s quality of life.

keypad with your other hand to prevent possible hidden cameras from recording your number. If possible, use an ATM at an inside location (less access for criminals installing skimmers) Be careful of ATMs in tourist areas they are a popular target of skimmers. If your card isn’t returned after the transaction or after hitting “cancel,” immediately contact the financial institution that issued the card. Be aware of “Money Trapping,” where the criminal attaches a device to the cash dispenser “trapping” the customer’s money and retrieves it after the customer leaves the ATM area.

Our next public event will be participation in the College Fair to be held on October 4 at Dreiser Loop Community Center. We are looking to restart our Youth Club. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18, please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing information. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. —Joetta Brown

Williamsbridge Club

(NYPD), through its Community Affairs Division (www.nypdcommunityaffairs.org) shares this information about ATM Skimming. We hope this information is helpful to you. HOW TO AVOID BEING SKIMMED: Inspect the ATM, gas pump, or credit card reader before using it. Be suspicious if you see anything loose, crooked or damaged, or if you notice scratches or adhesive tape/residue. The original card reader is usually concave in shape (curving inward), while the skimmer is more convex (curving outward). When entering your PIN, block the

Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014

Keep Co-op City Moving Forward! Re-Elect

Rev. Calvin E. Owens

Vote for continued PROGRESS, not CHAOS!

Re-Elect

Vo t e F o r

Tony Illis

Eleanor G. Bailey

Alonzo Newton

Emmanuel “Manny”Torres

• Support no carrying charge increase in 2014

• Supported historic guaranteed HUD refinancing, saving millions of dollars in interest

• Will continue ensuring delivery of services in the most cost effective manner • Continue savings through energy self-sufficiency from our own cogeneration

• Promise to keep Co-op City a safe, affordable place to live ENDORSED BY

Former Riverbay President Helen Atkins

Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. in your building lobby

Former Riverbay President Al Shapiro Paid for by the Committee to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward, 140 DeKruif Place, Bronx, NY 10475, Joyce Shapiro, Treasurer

Look how far we’ve come Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014

Unfortunately, misinformation and Director’s untrue statements circulating that may sound good at first – but that’s because of the art of omission in which the whole story is not told – seems more prevalent than ever. Take Verizon, for example; this is a non-issue on which some are way out on a limb removed from reality. There is absolutely no one trying to keep Verizon out of Co-op City. It is Verizon’s decision not to come to Co-op City. Verizon has surveyed Co-op City at least seven times, if not more. Yet, when Cablevision bought Community Home Entertainment, Verizon made a business decision and did not bid on the contract. Verizon still has an absolute right, no one can stop them, if they ever decide to wire and sell their service in Co-op City whenever they want. It’s quite clear that they don’t, and a glorified, but meaningless resolution inviting Verizon to appear before the Riverbay Board of Directors, isn’t going to change anything. Such a resolution is a transparently disingenuous one designed to create an issue and stir up controversy when there is none. Besides, how can Riverbay bring Verizon to the table when Verizon doesn’t want to come? I shouldn’t be surprised that I don’t hear much about the historic $621 million mortgage refinancing with Wells Fargo Bank, guaranteed by HUD from several Directors, even though they voted in favor of it. This is an incredible accomplishment and the loan has a self-liquidating 2.4% interest rate for 35 years which will save Co-op City millions of dollars in interest payments. This refinancing has enabled us to continue to upgrade our community’s infrastructure without exorbitant carrying charge increases imposed upon cooperators. I have no idea why any one would refer to this as a balloon loan when it is nothing of the sort, but, in actuality, is a great long-term agreement which also means Co-op City will remain part of the Mitchell-Lama Housing program, which I was under the impression

most cooperators wanted. The silence of the affordable housing crowd is rather quite amazing. I’m not entirely sure why some Board Directors don’t realize that the City, the State, and the Federal government all have to approve our budgets at Riverbay. HUD generally has a policy requiring annual increases in rents and carrying charges for housing the agency is involved with. Last year, 2013, Co-op City received a 1% carrying charge increase and this year, we did not receive a carrying charge increase at all, which is practically unheard of. Ask yourselves honestly, how many apartment dwellers throughout the New York City metropolitan area get no carrying charge increase for an entire year.

Al Shapiro Viewpoint

I have seen a lot of progress made in Co-op City over the past 10 years, from repairing our garages after they were ordered closed because they were in jeopardy of collapsing, to building our own cogeneration plant allowing us to becoming energy self-sufficient, to successfully completing a new window installment program to replace windows that were some 40 years old. Just because some yell the loudest or repeat the same negative rhetoric over and over, doesn’t make it true. I am proud of the positive strides we have made in Co-op City in recent years and honestly don’t understand those who want to constantly tear down and criticize our community about this, that, and the other, or whatever they think will further their cause, which I’m not even sure they know, especially since I hear so many promises that may sound good at first but are, in truth, completely removed from reality.

Welcome, Adult Students

Public Safety Report

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numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Riverbay Corporation is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of anyone writing graffiti within Co-op City. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Bruce Tucker has returned to school and is studying Criminal Justice. His ultimate goal is to become an attorney. Bruce is just one of many adults seeking relevant classes, affordable tuition, and a flexible schedule. Register now for classes at Westchester Community College and you’ll be on your way to a bright future, too.

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Cooperators in my own view nothing worth fighting for has ever come easy. This is Director’s ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTIONS EVER. In my view, if we lose the opportunity for expertise on the Riverbay Board of Directors, the AFFORDABILITY of Co-op City is over. WHY? We don’t have the expertise on the Board, but RUNNING for the Board, who can with others CHECKMATE CONTRACTORS salivating over the millions of dollars available for work at Co-op City. I have personally witnessed the ongoing strategy of – CHANGE ORDERS – after one gets the contract. I have personally witnessed a Contractor, after being awarded a Contract claim a mathematical error was made, come back and get MORE thousands! WHY? The expertise and majority was not on the Board to challenge such allegation. This is your ONLY CHANCE of retiring some mouthpieces with questionable Board skill sets and moving our corporation forward. These include charting the overall direction of the Riverbay Corporation ensuring the successful implementation of our Construction and Program initiatives, upholding integrity in decision making and assuring COOPERATORS NEEDS ARE MET. For these reasons, in my view, I believe the best qualified candidates to choose from are: CLEVE TAYLOR - who owns a Construction Company and will NOT ALLOW the Corporation to be taken advantage of by those Construction Companies who bid low to get their feet in the door and return for more money. It will be OVER! We will finally have leadership in SPEARHEADING the replacements of ALL CONVECTORS. LEAH GRAHAM and Linda BERK (L & L) awesome women both technologically gifted and will utilize technology to drive excellence and efficiency in operations on all levels. They are astute and knowledgeable about how to create and implement a strategy to ensure BOARD MEETING ARE TELEVISED just like the New City Council Meeting are. They will move us to the current century! LEAH GRAHAM is experienced, knows and studies HUD and HCR Policies and consistently takes the lead in challenging Management requesting documentations. She was one of the first to identity flaws with the new Lobby Doors by actually visiting the building. We either get it right now or pay later. LEAH GRAHAM will monitor the PROPER PROCEDURE in ensuring MARION SCOOT REALTY, INC. will be one (1) of many companies competing to manage This Corporation. LINDA BERK is a Communication Expert and will open the flow of communication between the Board, Cooperators and larger community. She is concerned, accessible and ready to engage. Linda will be responsive to a diverse population. Linda will assist in restoring our reputation and ensuring that we fill up all apartments. Many “legal” Cooperators are not involved because they don’t feel a sense of awareness and inclusion. LINDA, if given the opportunity has the skills to streamline our financial policies and procedures via technology. I have worked with DARYL JOHNSON who is a MATHEMATICIAN AND PROFESSIONAL AUDITOR. He is passionate about safeguarding the assets and financial health of the Corporation. I have observed his struggle for transparency of ALL financial records including the payroll distribution for Marion Scott Realty staff. I have observed Board members fighting AGAINST FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY. He is passionate that Cooperators should be provided clarity on the FINANCIAL HEALTH OF Co-op City. He joined me in attempting unsuccessfully is getting a FACE TO FACE MEETING WITH VERIZON. The meeting was BLOCKED and Daryl came to my aid when Management threatened me with CENSORSHIP for receiving a TELEPHONE CALL from a Verizon Executive who asked for a face-toface meeting with THE ENTIRE BOARD. Also, I know as well as anyone how frustrating it is to be held back by (1) Committee/Management when you want to invest in our Youth. THE REST IS UP TO YOU AND ME. FRANK BELCHER and I share a passion for HEALTH getting rid of MOLD and Moisture Control in our apartments due to convector leaks. We have had long conversations about the recent health scare that was not immediately known by Cooperators. We both have concerns about the high rate of asthma and allergy symptoms and achieving good indoor air quality from our Convectors. SEBASTIAN ULANGA and I Share a passion for our Youth and keeping Co-op City Affordable. We need the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. He will contin-

Evelyn Turner Viewpoint

ue to ensure that we stay abreast of the Mitchell-Lama regulations and educate new Cooperators. Sebastian is to be commended for his work with our Little League Baseball Teams in Co-op

City. JUNIUS WILLIAMS – Has lived in Co-op City less than 5 years however is passionate about keeping our individual sections safe. He is action orientated and believes an “average” management is NOT adequate. DR. AMRENDRA SINGH - Is a refreshing new voice for our Commercial and Professional Tenants. I share his concern about how our Commercial Tenants are treated and the EXPENSE they have to assume just to clean up our deplorable conditions just to move in. We need our commercial and professional tenants as many Cooperators have difficulty traveling long distances for services.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT CHANGE WILL FINALLY COME AS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME WE HAVE GREAT CHOICES, NEW ENERGY, EXPERIENCE, TO MAINTAIN A FISCALLY SOUND, INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION WITH EMPHASIS ON SERVICE TO ALL COOPERATORS! We cannot wait another year to BID for a MANAGEMENT COMPANY as in my view – OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS VIA THE HUD LOAN ARE AT RISK. HAVE FUN GETTING PEOPLE OUT TO VOTE – VOTE – VOTE – VOTE…VOTE in honor of Schwerner, Chaney and Goodman found in a dam, badly beaten and killed for helping others to VOTE! Vote! KNOCK ON DOORS!!!! CARRY THIS ARTICLE AND OTHER LITERATURE WITH YOU!!! JUST VOTE!!!! LET’S MARCH TOWARDS A BRIGHTER YEAR FOR ALL. Contact me for further comments at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW – evelyntinez@aol.com – 917-324-1033 or 718324-1033.

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It’s Time to Vote Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014

Dear cooperators, By the time you read this viewpoint, there would have been three Candidates’ Forums and three weeks of candidates’ statements in the Co-op City Times. I trust that you have attended at least one of the forums and/or read the candidates’ statements in order to make an informed selection of five of the most qualified cooperators for the Riverbay Board of Directors. Garage Vandalism I received a call from a cooperator who parks his car in Garage #3. He informed me that his and other cars were vandalized. The gentleman who called left a message on my answering machine without leaving his name or number, but with a request to do all that I could to protect the cooperators’ property and to apprehend the culprits. In another incident of automobile vandalism, which occurred on Baychester Avenue last weekend, one person was apprehended and others are still being pursued. Please note that any cooperator who is a victim of vandalism or any other crime, should please contact the Department of Public Safety headed by Chief Frank Apollo. The number to call is 718-671-3050. The Coalition The Assistant General Manager, Joe Boiko, was invited by President Joan Murrell to meet with the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. The members were surprised, and pleased that the General Manager, Vernon Cooper, also attended for a short while. The following are some highlights of our meeting: Shabby shops. Coalition members informed Messrs. Cooper and Boiko of

the raggedy chairs in some of the Dreiser business establishments. The response was that the chairs had been taped up. Food cart vendors. Management informed us that these vendors are legal. Petitions are circulating and more signatures are needed. Many cooperators and employees purchase from these vendors. But many cooperators are complaining about the food smell that seeps into their apartments. Cooper has been speaking to Councilman Andy King regarding vendors getting the approval of the Community Board to sell in their particular communities. Vendors have moved from the buildings to the strip mall on Co-op City Blvd, which is not Riverbay property. The lobby attendants have the petitions and more were distributed at the meeting. Hiring more cooperators. When asked about hiring more cooperators, the response was that about a quarter of the workers at Riverbay live here. Also, Management must select applicants that qualify. Young people often fail the drug test and some have criminal backgrounds. When asked about the workers that speak little or no English, Management informed that most of these workers don’t come into contact with cooperators and that the Union offers English as a second lan-

Mark your calendar as the RETIREES’ 42nd Annual LUNCHEON will be held on Wed., June 18th, at the beautiful Marina Del Rey, featuring the Carol/DAD Productions, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $75. We will be honoring the following persons who have made significant contributions to our organization for 20-plus years: Annie Guinn, Rosalie Menefee, Marge Watson, George Crouch, Eugene Hunter, and Leonard Murrell. Note: Transportation available on a first come, first paid basis. (For tickets see/call: Beverly Waller or Ida Morton, 718-379-0377). TRAVEL EVENTS: June 10-12 (Tuesday-Thursday). Come stay and play at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. (Casino bonus: TBD). Price: Double $400 pp/Single $490. $100 deposit required to hold seat. Package includes - All You Can Eat Crab at Woody’s Crab House, and the menu also includes fried chicken, shrimps and other delicious delights; shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; and on day of return, will stop at the Harrington Raceway & Casino and get a Free slot play and a Free buffet. Come join us. A few seats still available. (Final payment due.) Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/NCNW, 718-320-2366. Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the CROWN PRINCESS. (Final payment due by Wed., May 28.) Contacts: Claudette D., 718-3794784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*prices includes transportation/ Dreiser Loop):

Sat., June 7. 2:00 p.m. show ‘ALIVE! The Musical…55+ and KICKIN’ at the Dempsey Theatre, 127 W 127th St., Harlem, NY. *Price: $38. Boarding: 12:45 p.m. Departing: 1:00 p.m. SHARP.. Contact: Delores D., 718-3792176. Sat., June 21, 8:00 p.m. show MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE at Lehman College. Price: $50. Boarding: 6:45 p.m. Departing: 7:00 p.m. SHARP! Wed., Sept. 10, Luncheon & Show, THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Westchester B’way Theatre. Price: $65. Contact: Eleanor B., 718-3247847. GOOD AND WELFARE: To members and friends on the mend, warm thoughts to you and may the sun bring you new energy every day. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Members and friends, we require your telephone number, along with a *deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for shows and/or trips. Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Checks/money orders payable - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. Committee members will be available Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately 3:00 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 19. “MAY happiness slap you across the face and MAY your tears be that of joy.” “Life may not be the party we hoped for, but we are here, and we might as well dance.” —Claudette Davis

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guage and many have passed the test. There are also customer relations classes. Dogs. There are so many dogs now and their droppings end up on the grass. Management’s response was that residents sign when they move in and they know that this is a “no dog” community. However, there is a “reasonable accommodation” law that permits them in some cases. MTA - The MTA has made some changes which will begin in June, 2014. Cooper and Boiko went to Albany to meet with the Governor, but actually met with an aide. More buses will be added and another bus stop at Asch Loop townhouses. Bus #38 will go into the loops. They want #28 to go all around and into the Mall. They want #29 to go to City Island and Orchard Beach from Spring to Fall. Also, with Union approval, it will not stand at Sleepy’s store. In addition, Management is trying to get a transportation study done to direct public transportation out of the shopping mall and onto the Hutch going south. They are circulating petitions and left some at the meeting to obtain more signatures. They were successful in keeping Bartow Avenue a three-lane roadway as opposed to making a bike path and two traffic lanes. Macy’s. August 9th, Macy’s will open and Riverbay will get passes from Aug. 9-14 at $5, which will get them store discounts. It was suggested that Macy’s might offer a shuttle bus throughout the community. The other stores will be H&M, Cheesecake Factory, a seafood restaurant to open Aug. 14th. The official opening will be in mid-September. Youth Center. There are agencies looking at the space for the youth center at Bartow. Summer Day Camp. For children 10-

16, five days a week run by police officers at Evander Childs H.S. and includes lunch and daily trips. Section Five Bus Shelter. One cooperator has been pressing for the express bus stop shelter for quite some time and nothing has been done, while shelters have been installed at other sites. The express bus stop grounds might be too narrow, but it will be reviewed. Intro to Social Media and Digital Technology The Intro to Social Media and Digital Technology classes take place on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The class dates are May 17, 24, 31; June 7 and 14. You will learn how to pin, tweet, and update your status. This will enable you to communicate more easily with family, friends, and loved ones through Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. There will be one-on-one individual assistance to help you with operating all digital device(s), so bring your smartphone and/or tablet for basic instruction on how to access these functions on your device(s). The fee is $50 for eight (8) classes or $8 per class. Call Mercedes at 347.943.0423 for more information. Building Association Support your building Association by attending meetings and learning more about your community. Contact I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or 718-671-5957. Again, remember to vote on May 21st from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in your building lobbies. No excuses! Thank you.

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African-American Association

Thanks to all our friends and neighbors that attended last Saturday’s General Membership Meeting. Some highlights follow: Our guest speaker, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, came to provide information about the midterm elections and informed us that June 24th is the Primary for Federal Congressional Elections. There is another Primary on September 9th to vote for NY State Senators and a Governor. The General Election is on November 4. Those in attendance were curious about many other topics and Assemblyman Benedetto elaborated on all. He spoke about himself; care for veterans; Minimum Wage Bill; unemployment; Republicans and the Tea Party; international events; the lottery/education/ universal pre-K; asbestos; fracking; payment for the Central Park Five, and more. Please attend our next meeting on June 14th for detailed information.

There was also discussion regarding Riverbay land development, street car vendors; Baychester Library programs; UsLiftingUs.org; an organic food co-op; planning trips; rally for the kidnapped Nigerian girls; and much more. Thanks to Penelope Patterson for her donation of pictures of African Kings. All were encouraged to vote in the Riverbay Board elections on May 21st from 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. in the building lobbies. We ended with a Mother’s Day Celebration. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Scholarship Awards Program The Association will present its Seventh Annual Scholarship Awards Presentation to two deserving Co-op City high school seniors on June 14th at 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555 for an application and guidelines.

Intro to Social Media and Digital Technology Classes - Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The class dates are May 17, 24, 31; June 7 and 14. Call Mercedes at 347.943.0423 for more information. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call 917-903-7073. Music Appreciation/Singing Classes – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular clas-

sics. 718-379-5555. Summer Day Camp for Children Register your child today for fun filled days of camp. Call 718-379-5555. General Membership Meeting – Saturday, June 14th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Presently, a single membership is $7.50 and $12.50 for families until August 31st. This applies to NEW members only. The annual membership dues of $15 for singles and $25 for families will resume in September. You may send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) to: African-American Association of Coop City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. We welcome donations. Phone: 718-379-5555. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamerican assoc”. We hope you have a fantastic week. —Francine Jones

Co-op City Toastmasters is a club dedicated to empowering people in a way that enables them to achieve their goals, overcome their fears and become better communicators and leaders. I invite you to visit us and see what it means to be a Toastmaster. Don’t let the year 2014 end without you accomplishing some of your goals. Toastmasters International Clubs are found in 200+ countries in the world and each one is different, but we are here, right in your neighborhood, just for you. EDUCATION - This is an investment in YOU! When you become a member, you will receive two different

manuals: A Competent Communicator Manual and Competent Leadership Manual. These manuals give you proven basics of good public speaking and leadership skills. You progress thru the manuals at your own pace with friendly, helpful feedback from mentors and other members. What better way to enhance each other’s positive attributes than learning from one another? At the completion of each manual, you will receive a beautiful, embossed certificate of your accomplishment. CONFIDENCE BUILDING - We all have heard the cliché “the number one fear for people is public speaking.”

Well, confidence has a lot to do with it. We can only live up to our true potential by overcoming the fears that hold us back and moving forward with empowering skill sets that builds confidence. GLOBAL NETWORK - Toastmasters Organizations are represented in over 200 countries. Members and guests are welcome in any club anywhere in the world. What better way to engage and meet new ordinary folk, like ourselves, who want to connect and understand how to be a more effective speaker and most of all - have fun while doing it? These are just some of the many

low-cost advantages waiting for anyone who really is committed to self-development. If that’s you, come and join us at Co-op City Toastmasters. We meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Bartow Mall Community Center in Room 28. Our next meetings will be May 15th, June 5th, June 19th. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend a meeting. Meetings start and end on time. You may visit Toastmaster websites for more information: 3824.toastmastersclubs.org or www.toastmasters46.org or www.Toastmasters.org. —Kelly Maxwell

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 18th at 3:00 p.m. at our General Membership meeting, Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. The Youth and Health Committees’ members partnered with the Colgate Toothpaste company and distributed over 400 dental kits to youth ages 512 at the Riverbay Fund Easter Celebration. The Youth Committee will be collecting canned goods and manual can openers to be donated to Phipps Town N Country Residence Home. Please bring canned goods to our next General Membership meet-

ing on Sunday, May 18th at 3:00 p.m., Room 14. Join us in celebrating 43 years of serving the Co-op City community! We ask all members/friends to participate in our new annual fund drive to honor our years of service by sending a $43 donation in the month of May. In 1972, we began a Saturday Educational Program. In 2001, the Youth Committee began hosting several activities/events for our community’s next generation of leaders! The Annual Black History Youth Celebration, Fun and Games Day, Career Day, Spring Can Food and Can

Opener Drives, Back to School Supply Drive, Winter Accessory Drive. In 2010, Health Committee began hosting our community Health Fair. We have noticed our participant numbers increased from 50 initially to over 500 and growing as the word spreads. Checks made payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section and mail to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. NWHW/National Women’s Health Week Health Tip: Commit to a Well Women Check-Up at least annually! For more information on managing your Well Women visit, go to http://women-

shealth.gov/nwhw/files/NCWCD-factsheet-2014.pdf. Our Legacy. Our Leadership. Our Future. The Theatre group is heading to Lincoln Center, June 22, 3:00 p.m. mat. to Experience Ailey in a new way. A new production of Hans Van Manen’s Polish Pieces...and Wayne McGregos’s striking Chroma and the “Ailey/Ellington” program. Sold out! Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday, May members. —Maxine Sullivan

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Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! PRAYER: I pray for unity, within the community, from the Board of Directors, to Marion Scott Realty and the entire Riverbay staff. I pray that there will always be a recognition and high regard for all cooperators and that all will be treated with respect. I pray that cooperators will do the same. I pray that all will galvanize around one single goal, to make our unique community as positive and safe as possible. In Jesus’ name, amen. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, grandmothers, aunts, nieces, all who mother—Blessings! AFFINITY STUDY AND PRAYER GROUPS: Pastor Jenkins is leading

three unique Bible Study and Prayer Groups specifically designed for families affected by Domestic Violence, HIV /AIDS, Incarceration/Formerly Incarcerated and Unemployment. These groups meet once per week independent of each other. God has gifted Pastor Jenkins with an understanding of His Word which not only gives greater understanding to others but that leads those receiving to deeper relationship with God and greater feeling of self-worth. Call Pastor Jenkins at 718644-0951 to obtain the group locations which are confidential especially for Domestic Violence victims. Pre-Father’s Day Luncheon: Pastor Frank Jenkins will host fathers and their children on June 14, for a special luncheon just for dads! RSVP is needed to ensure enough food is avail-

able. This will be held in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 9, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Special Guest Performance by Anointed Punchline, you don’t want to miss this! Call 718644-0951 to RSVP. ALL dads will receive a special treat. Macy’s Charity Shopping Day August 9: Faith @ Work is honored to be selected to participate in the new Bay Plaza Macy’s Charity Shopping Day! You can purchase a $5 shopping pass from any member of the church to support the good work we do within the community. Call (718) 644-0951 for additional information. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah Jenkins

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service

on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, when we will celebrate The Fifth Sunday of Easter and Confirmation. Sunday, May 18 - Bishop’s Visit: The Rt. Rev. Andrew M. L. Dietsche, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, will conduct a Service of Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation of Candidates. Refreshments will be served after the service.

Fundraising Events: St. Joseph’s Seventh Annual Luncheon at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx. Saturday, May 17, 12 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Rolling bar, cocktail reception and lunch. Music by DJ Carol, $75 per person. The trip to Toronto, Canada, has been sold out. Thanks for your support. For those on the payment plan, please remember to make your payments. Outreach Program: (1) We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal

Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. (2) Also, it is that time of year again when we accept your slightly used, clean summer clothes for donation to St. Margaret’s Church. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; *deliver me in your righteousness.” (Psalm 31:1) —M. Chambers

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful… PLEASE NOTE - Due to Daylight Saving time, prayer services will be held at 1:00 p.m., instead of noon. The Islamic Cultural Center of North America is honored to be one of the organizations providing religious services for the residents of Co-op City. This also gives us an opportunity to correct rampant misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These misconceptions are mainly a result of criminally misguided actions of a very

small extremist fringe of Muslims who are provided endless media coverage. These extremists are a minute fraction of over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide. Co-op City Mosque is open to all residents for prayer services and fellowship. We are more than happy to answer questions about our religion, culture and Muslims, in general. The following statements explain our view of unity and common destiny with people of all diverse faiths. The first statement is from the Holy Quran, and

second one is from Prophet Muhammad. “Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve”. Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 62. “What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and

to remove the sufferings of the injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari. Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more information, please contact us at: 718-829-2323 or info@islamicculturalcenter.org, or view our website: www.islamic culturalcenter.org. Peace be unto you, —Sheik Moussa Drammeh

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Candle Lighting Memorial for ALL Fallen U.S. Soldiers 1775-Now On Sunday, May 18th, From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation will be sponsoring a nationwide candle lighting memorial vigil for ALL fallen U.S. soldiers from 1775 to the present day. Our organization has sponsored this solemn event since 2011, and individuals from across the nation and world have responded by the thousands via FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN and other social network internet sites by joining us in lighting candles.

Individuals have lit candles in their window, some have placed candles on their porches, and others have put together candle light memorial gathering within their respected communities. Over the last few years, some of these individuals who have lost loved ones during various conflicts have forwarded pictures of their memorials and these pictures are posted on our website, www.warfront2homefrontfoundation.org. We are asking ALL Co-op City residents to join with us by either placing a candle in their window, on

a kitchen table, their terrace, etc. or at least somewhere safe. Furthermore, it doesn’t even have to be a candle; you can use a flashlight if you like. This vigil will take place ALL day long from midnight to midnight so you can do this ANYTIME. Please join us in this very moving and solemn tribute to our nation's fallen. It doesn’t matter where you stand on a particular conflict, it’s paying tribute to those who have made the "ULTIMATE SACRIFICE." If you need further information, please contact me at (646) 359-7723. —Mark P. Bruh

Engage, Educate & Empower An amazing change is about to take place in the way we empower our neighbors. You are the catalysts entity who will initiate it. We are learning not to think with emotion, but actually with real common sense. History has taught us that if you continue to do the same thing, you will have the same result. This is why we urge everyone to come out and vote on May 21 in your lobby. We will have a special question and answer period amongst ourselves on Tuesday, May 20. That is our next Building Association meeting. It will be in Building 21B at 7:00 p.m. sharp like always; Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Everyone is invited. We will also discuss the dates for STORYTIME “Where Great Minds Grow,” along with fundraising to initiate edu-tainment amongst neighbors. A special

apology will be given to the people of Building 21. If you want to know who? What? And why? You should be at this pre-election celebratory meeting. This pre-celebration is a thank you to yourself for taking advantage of your right to vote. All members of Co-op City’s Secret Societies are also welcome to

attend. Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: (347)504-1821. —Kevin Lambright

Things to do today

✔ pick up dry cleaning ❏

❏ Balance check book ✔ Mail absentee ballot for Riverbay ❏ ❏ ✔ ❏ ✔ ❏

Board of Directors’ Election

Pick up dry cleaning

Buy birthday card for Aunt Louise Luncheon with Sales Reps

Absentee ballots may be requested by calling the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, or by going to the Receptionist Desk in the Bartow Community Center. Proper identification is required to fill out an absentee ballot in person.

Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 20. They can also be hand delivered to the Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

COOPERATORS: MAKE YOUR

✔OTE COUNT!

Vote on WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 • 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. (in your building lobby)

Building 21 Association

Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014 Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, June 21, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Some openings left, call today. Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest at the Nordic Lodge, RI and then on to the casino for an exciting day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person — $100 due now and $50 by June 30. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today. Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 2095334 or (718) 320-8035. Seats going fast! Going to Aqueduct We will be returning to Aqueduct on June 14.

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Hope all of our moms and grandmoms enjoyed Mother’s Day. Our next Building 12 General Membership Meeting is Monday, May 19, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. The agenda will focus on the three petitions that are out there and building issues. Next week, please vote for members to our Board of Directors. Our Section 2 Summer Fun Day is Saturday, June 21st, 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. As always, we will have games, food and fun. This has become a look-forwardto annual event and a good time to meet your neighbors or take time out of your busy schedule to relax. There will be signs on the trees and in the lobbies asking that you remove your car from the street. Also, Section 2 is sponsoring a Summer Fun Day Fundraiser to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, August 16th leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Carver and Casals Tot Lot. Cost is $35 per person due by July 19th. If some of our Building 12 folks would like to make a reservation at our next meeting, come down and let us know. The Riverbay Fund is sponsoring a “Preparing for College Informational Seminar,” on Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration begins 10:30 a.m. in Bartow Community Center for middle and high school students. (See Flyer in Bulletin Board.) A special shout-out to everyone celebrating a special day this month. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all who have suffered a loss, who are sick and shut-in and to our troops. Riverbay’s Maintenance telephone number is 718320-3300 and follow the prompts. Co-op Security is 718-671-3050. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 and MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

Cooperators United of CC

Hello—We are meeting Tuesday, May 20, Bartow, Room 31 at 7:00 p.m. If you have completed your petitions, please bring them with you to the meeting. Note: The Riverbay Fund is sponsoring a “Preparing for College Informational Seminar,” on Saturday, May 31, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., Bartow, Room 31. By now, you should have received a copy of the flyer for this event. Please place the flyer in your bulletin boards and pass this information to your neighbors who have middle and high school students. Also along the way ask our folks to vote. Numbers count when speaking to legislators. Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, May 20th and enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend. —Sonja Maxwell

Black Forum

Leaving from Dreiser at 1 p.m., Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and Einstein at 1:30 p.m. Cost; $23 each. No refunds. Call for reservation today, (718) 320-8035. Nutrition Program starting soon The Black Forum of Co-op City will be holding classes on preparing affordable nutritious meals for the family. More details to follow. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Lisa Annor

Acknowledging the Decade Open House Attention students, researchers and those interested in history. During the week of May 19, the Drammeh Center will have an Open House displaying recent United Nations documents that have been instrumental in the development of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. The decade will launch from 2015-2025 and will be formally announced during this year’s General Assembly in September. Visitors to the Center and will have the option to view these documents via computer terminals, hardcopies, as well as copy documents to flash drives for a minimal charge. Exhibition hours are from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday. A special screening of the documentary film Durban 400, produced by the Drammeh Institute and Al Santana Productions will be featured on Monday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. The film follows a group of pan African activists from New York City who were part of a worldwide movement of activists responsible for the creation of the decade. Durban 400 is the only documentary independently produced in the subject. Filmmakers will be on hand and copies of the film will be available for purchase. Seating is limited,

please RSVP at drammehcenter@gmail.com. Grantwriting Workshops If you are seeking funding for a worthy organization, project or film, the one thing you need to perfect is the art of proposal writing. In the next few weeks, we will announce the start dates for grant writing workshops. This 4-hour seasonal workshop will cover practical strategies for better writing and explore the principles of phrasing compelling stories. Receive instruction on how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to rejection of your proposal or grant, and learn the secrets of grant reviewers’ expectations. Seating will be limited to 8 people. If you are interested, you may send your name in now to reserve a seat. Feedback Please consider joining our mailing list and becoming a supporting member. Your insights to programs and activities that you would like to see facilitated through the Drammeh Center are critically important, and we want to make sure we’re continually raising the bar on your experience. Thanks in advance for your contribution of sharing your viewpoints to making the Drammeh Center a better provider of programs. —Elise Edwards

Drammeh Center

The 2013 Annual Water Water Supply and Quality Report is now available for viewing at www.nyc.gov/dep/2013waterquality This report contains important information about your water supply and the quality of your drinking water. Water quality test results from the drinking water supply are summarized in the tables in this report. Please go to www.nyc.gov/dep/2013waterquality to view the report and learn more about your drinking water. For a translation of the report, or to speak with someone about the information in the report, please call 311. If you would like a paper copy of the report mailed to your home, please call 311 and DEP will mail you a paper copy. For more information about the New Y York ork City Water Supply and to view previous years’ reports, go to www.nyc.gov/dep.

Bill de Blasio, Mayor Emily Lloyd, Commissioner

Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014

Broun Place Townhouse Association

As the most beautiful Mother’s Day ever ends, we turn toward the end of May, 2014 and the Co-op City organizations, clubs and committees scheduling their end of the year celebrations and their sharing summer schedules. On Mother’s Day, the newly renovated Greenway was busy with neighbors of all ages partaking of the beautifully groomed and variety filled play and exercise areas. One couldn’t help, but also appreciate the work accomplished on building renovations, the Power Plant, grounds, community centers, recycling locations and the curbside renovations allaround Co-op City. Additionally, last week, it was our pleasure to attend the last Building and Grounds Committee meeting for 2014. Where in the world can one actually voice that bushes need replacing or a basement needs a dehumidifier and have the situation remedied? Here we are in the largest and one of the oldest, at 45 years of age, Mitchell-Lama middle-

income housing developments in the world, at near capacity, successfully controlling problems of age and social crisis. Let’s applaud that we are among the almost 15,372 families living and celebrating 45 years of Co-op City. Thursday, May 22nd in Room 31, 7 p.m., Bartow Community Center, come; celebrate spring and the joy of May. Our neighbor, Dave Garcia, has generously offered to DJ. It is a dinner, pot-luck party. Please bring a dish of your choice. Broun Place will provide soft drinks, juice (no alcohol), paper goods, a hero w/salads and celebration cake. Please help keep our neighborhood clean and free of litter. Please recycle your garbage correctly. Thank you to Public Safety for the foot patrol officers. Call Public Safety, 718-3793050, if you see suspicious behavior. Use Public Safety to enforce our quality of life issues. Neighbors, election time is upon us; read our Co-op

City Times for all of the precise and accurate coverage of election news and all the candidate’s articles. There are major differences between candidates. The democratic process requires your participation – VOTE! Remember, being a Board member is a voluntary position. It is hard work without compensation. Our responsibility is to study the facts and vote. Join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel - Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson - Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus - Vice President and Eva Lazaar - President. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team. We send good wishes and prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury. If you have a question regarding Broun Place, ask it! —Eva Lazaar

Please be advised that repairs are taking place in the Association Room. When it is completed, we will resume our meetings. TODAY! – Mt. Airy Lodge Casino trip is scheduled (Saturday, May 17). The bus is scheduled to leave from 100 Casals Place at 10:00 a.m. Please bring your identification to claim your big hit! ($25 slot play and $10 food coupon is offered by the casino and subject to change). Strokes of Joy - We invite participants to let their spirits run free on canvas capturing the beauty of the Co-op City Community. Bring a favorite photo or we can provide a subject if you don’t have one. The relaxed environment is intended for people who have little or no experience painting, but all levels will be welcomed. Dates: May 30 (adults), Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. and May 31 (youth). Time: Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Association Room @ 100 Casals Place. Events are paid for by funds from the Bronx

Council on the Arts. Summer Fun Day – is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, (rain date: June 28th) from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Park between Carver Loop and Casals Place in collaboration with the Riverbay Community Relations Department. Enjoy games, music FREE (popcorn, cotton candy, franks) while supplies last. 50 FREE T-Shirts to the first youth to arrive. To participate in games, waiver forms must be signed by parents for youth under 18. We appreciate Stop and Shop, Bob’s Furniture, Rosenshein Real Estate, Assemblyman Benedetto, Congressman Eliot Engel, Capital One Bank, People’s Bank, Fairway Foods, Mr. Softie, Zodiac Track, JGC Skills and Drills Basketball, the Dept. of Parks, Dept. of Sanitation and the Fire Dept. for their continued support. Section 2 - Fundraiser trip to the Showboat in Atlantic City on August 16. Cost, $35, leaving from Carver and Casals at 10 a.m. Payment due by

July 19. Sands Casino/Amore Winery/ Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. scheduled for November 8. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29. The trip is payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www. bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building 13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

The Building 33 Association invites all cooperators down to a Building 33 meeting on Tuesday, May 20th, 7 p.m. The Director of the Maintenance Dept., Michael Sanders, will be our guest speaker. Please show your support, the way you did last month. Spring is here and we have quite a few activities in place. We have the Riverbay Board Elections on Wednesday, May 21. Voting machines will be in the lobby of our building. Please come down and vote. The Section #5 Fair is on June 7. There is still time to get your space. In August, the Section #5 Association will host a block party for this section. This event will give you the opportunity to meet the organization members and get an idea of what we are doing for the community. Please participate in all of

the events, and please volunteer and get active with us. A beautiful memorial for our Building Vice President Lillita Powell last Sat., May 10th. May she

rest in peace. Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in. —Patricia Bonapate

Building 30 A and B Association

Building 30 A and B association will close it door the last Wednesday in June. We still need volunteers for Section 5 Fun in the Sun. Don’t forget this Friday, May 23rd, we will have our monthly movie night at 7:30 with the door opening at 7 p.m. We will still have our crochet class and sit and fit every Wednesday at 12 p.m. We will continue these sessions till the end of June. Don’t forget to vote for Directors of Riverbay. The money they spend is yours. Those who lost loved ones recently, we send our sympathy. Those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and births wishing you the best. Those who are under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

Building 13 Association

Building 33 Association

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Second Reading - Resolution #13-107 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Graham SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab & Rev. Owens BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: May 14th, 2014

WHEREAS, this is a contract request with Siemens for the installation of a SiPass Access Control System for the lobby doors and the purchase of Access Control System Enhancements for the eight (8) parking garages; and WHEREAS, the attached proposal from Siemens lists the items needed for the installation of the SiPass Access Control System for the 64 lobby access doors and 65 rear doors for the total cost of $1,116,309.00; which includes $100,000 for EZ Pass like garage access system and

WHEREAS, the attached proposal from Siemens also lists the Access Control System Enhancements for the parking garages and a 1 Year in-Warranty Service Maintenance Contract for the Access System for the total cost of $611,232.00; and WHEREAS, an extended warranty will also be purchased for the Access Control System Enhancements in order to insure everything is covered that will cover years two through five for the cost of $8,400.00; year one will be covered by the manufactures warranty; and WHEREAS, the project manager and Robert J. Stahl, Architect recommends that the Board approves the contract request with Siemens (Recommendation attached). NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2892 with Siemens for the total

Second Reading - Resolution #13-108 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Leah Graham BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: May 14th, 2014

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out forty-one (41) requests for proposals for Bid #2866, Co-op City Lobby Modernization Program; and WHEREAS, we received four (4) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager and Robert J Stahl

Architect, PC recommends Atlas Restoration Corp. as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached). NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2866 with Atlas Restoration Corp. for a total cost of $2,039,059.00 which includes 64 new lobby entrance doors similar to installation in building 15A be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the

Second Reading - Resolution #14-16 SUBMITTED BY: Eleanor Bailey SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: May 14th, 2014

WHEREAS, United States Postal Service requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 127-129 Einstein Loop (1,585 sq, ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a post office; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with a 5

year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 127-129 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution

Second Reading - Resolution #14-20 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Al Shapiro BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: May 14th, 2014

WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation currently pays approximately $16 million per year for water and sewer charges to New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for water used in its residential buildings; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation is billed water and sewer charges on a quarterly basis after the quarter ends and the billing is based on actual usage which is metered; and WHEREAS, DEP offers a Multi-Family Conservation Program (MCP) which provides qualified multiple-family housing of four or more dwelling units with billing based

on a fixed charge per unit in lieu of billing based on metered charges; and WHEREAS, the MCP requires that water and sewer charges be paid in advance for the full year, at the beginning of the year which for New York City starts in July; and WHEREAS, the costs under the MCP are estimated to be approximately $2 million lower per year compared to the current metered usage; and WHEREAS, Riverbay does not have $16 million available to pay for the annual water and sewer charges in advance, but would like to take advantage of the estimated $2 million annual savings; and WHEREAS, Riverbay currently has approximately $35 million in its Reserve for Replacements which is held by Wells Fargo Bank,

Second Reading - Resolution #14-22 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Graham SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: May 14th, 2014

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent forty (40) requests for proposals for Bid #2903, Replacement & Repair of Sidewalks at Various Locations; and WHEREAS, we received seven (7) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and

WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends Abacus Innovations as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached). NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2903 with Abacus Innovations for a not to exceed cost of $200,000.00 over a 1 year period be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract

Second Reading - Resolution #14-23 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Bill Gordon BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETING DATED: May 14, 2014

WHEREAS, Riverbay has been purchasing floor tile from Patriot Hardwood Floor & Supply, Inc. as a sole source, due to the fact that we are buying direct from the manufacturer’s distribution; and WHEREAS, Riverbay has begun using a new tile in vacant apartments and in occupied apartments that need a whole floor replaced, though we are still purchasing Hartco

tiles for repairs only, when the damage is less than 50% of the whole floor; and WHEREAS, we will give Patriot a one year contract for the purchase of approximately 5.5 truckloads of Hartco tiles; and WHEREAS, the tiles will be at a cost of $2.20 per square foot of the Hartco; and NOW THEREFORE,LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Riverbay enter into Contract #P599 with Patriot Hardwood Floor & Supply, Inc. for the purchase of Hartco wood floor tiles at a not to exceed cost of $450,000 + tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of

contract amount of $1,735,941.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized (subject to a satisfactory survey of the residents of building 15A) to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin Owens, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab NO: Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie ABSENT: Bernard Cylich PASSED contract subject to a satisfactory survey of the residents of building 15A, and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin Owens, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab NO: Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie ABSENT: Bernard Cylich PASSED

#95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Rev. Calvin Owens, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT: Bernard Cylich PASSED NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that Management is authorized to borrow on an annual basis the annual advance payment for water and sewer charges from its Reserve for Replacement, and that Management must also obtain approval from Wells Fargo, HUD and HCR. Riverbay must replenish its Reserve for Replacement either monthly or quarterly as determined by Wells Fargo and HUD for the monies advanced for the annual water and sewer charges. YES: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Rev. Calvin Owens, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT: Bernard Cylich PASSED and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin Owens, Lelie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab NO: Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie ABSENT: Bernard Cylich PASSED

Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Patriot Flooring Supply, Inc. and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Rev. Calvin Owens, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab NO: Daryl Johnson ABSENT: Bernard Cylich PASSED

Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014

Church of God’s Children

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-7909120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets on Monday & Wednesday. Schedule: Sunday Worship-Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer/spoken Word; Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. www.rosario-

ministries.com. For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873. We are continuing our Women’s Studies at the 11:30 a.m. Sunday School Class. Archbishop Rosario is conducting the Men’s Sunday Class. Memorial Day Weekend – Sunday, May 25, we will have one service at 11 a.m. giving families time to spend together. FAMILY IS IMPORTANT! “It takes ONE FAMILY to make a difference in a COMMUNITY. It takes ONE PERSON to make a difference in a FAMILY.” Blessed are the peacemakers. Daniel 10:8 (NIV) “So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision, I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.” Daniel received a vision that troubled

him greatly. He wanted understanding of this vision. He set himself out to understand the vision by fasting for three weeks. Three days after his three weeks of fasting, a messenger of God appeared to Daniel. The messenger explained that Heaven had heard his prayer from the first day, but the angel was temporarily prevented from coming by the prince of Persia, a demon angel, who sought to thwart God’s messenger from coming to Daniel. There are times in our lives when we must set ourselves to seeking God with all our hearts. It is in these times that we hear from Heaven in ways we may never have experienced before. Daniel’s perseverance in prayer was rewarded with a personal encounter with Heaven.

However, in order to receive from God, Daniel had to be left alone, have his strength removed, and be placed in a helpless condition. When we have no ability in our own strength to move Heaven or the events around us, we are in position to hear from Heaven. It is the acknowledgment of our humanity and our frailness that places us in a position to have a personal encounter with the living God. Do you need a personal encounter with God today? Do you need God to intervene on your behalf? Seek Him with all your heart. Demonstrate to Him you are serious. Get alone and acknowledge your helpless condition before Him. He will reward you with His presence. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

Newsong Church is a new church here in Co-op City, and we’re excited to be part of the community! We meet Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Bring your ticket with you for validation at our Connection Tent. We have a fully staffed children’s ministry called Kidsong, as well as deaf interpretation during our Worship Experience. Here’s a few things you can expect when you visit our church… At our church, we LOVE God, make no mistake about that. At our church, we believe in God’s RADICAL, UNCONDITIONAL & UNWAVERING LOVE for us. At our church,

we believe that Jesus is GOD. We also affirm that you may or may not believe that Jesus is GOD. We’re not asking you to change your belief system before you attend our church. We’re simply INVITING you on a journey toward JESUS. For years, churches have placed a high priority on Jesus as the “get-out-of-hell-free card.” At our church, we place the highest priority on Jesus as a live-life-to-the-fullest INVITATION. At our church, we believe that every person has a dream deep inside their hearts, and God puts that dream there, not for our glory, but for HIS. At our church, we’re not concerned where you’ve BEEN, but where you’re GOING. At our church,

we believe that the Bible IS God’s Word, it is REAL, it is LIVING, it is ACTIVE. We believe that people who DON’T go to church anywhere are not the “enemy.” They are REAL people who need the perfect love that only GOD can give, and we believe that God gives this love through of all people…us. At our church, we do not and we will not display a “HOLIERTHAN-THOU” attitude towards anyone, we are all BROKEN people, but HE is putting us back together. Finally, and most IMPORTANTLY…At our church, we believe that Jesus really LIVED, that He really DIED on the cross, and that He really ROSE AGAIN on the third day, and we can-

not and we will not CANDY-COAT or WATER DOWN that message EVER. When you come to our “Worship Experience” this Sunday, you will have chosen to sit yourself in the middle of a very SAFE place to hear a potentially DANGEROUS message! Welcome to our CHURCH! For more information about Newsong Church, go to www.newsongchurchnyc.org. You can also “Like” us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx or “Follow” us on Twitter @newsong churchBX. Email questions to info@newsongchurchnyc.org. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday! —Pastor Mike Tolone

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in April. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by and join us. Please bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center, at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. Our email address is post1871@optimum.net. Post member Willie Thompson was

paid a visit by Jerome Rice, Post 1871 Commander, while he was in the Bay Park Rehabilitation Center and was awarded an Achievement Certificate. Willie Thompson is doing fine. If you would like to pay him a visit, he is in Room 308. Post member Leon D. Jernigan is home recuperating from a minor operation; we wish him a speedy recovery. At the next General meeting, I will be looking for volunteers to help transport equipment for Memorial Day. Please don’t be afraid to summit your name to help out at the Memorial Affair. This year, the Memorial Affair will be held in Room 31 at the Bartow Center indoors. The top seller of raffles in the Post

was Llewelyn Waterman, as always. West Point is trying to increase the female cadet recruitment. Women have been present in the nation’s Military academies since 1976. Female cadets here can grow their hair longer than the standard military buzz-cut and wear stud earrings. But they carry heavy packs, march the same miles and graduate with the same Second Lieutenant bars the men do. Our Post has put in an order for Post shirts for our members who have placed an order for a new shirt. If you are holding raffle money, please turn it in A.S.A.P. to the Post finance officer. Our Post will be electing new officers and if you would like to be selected for

one of these positions, just place your name on the sheet on our bulletin board. Q: Can the mayor order the flag to be half-staffed? A: No, only the President of the United States or the Governor of your state may order the flag to be halfstaffed. Q: What happened when a turkey got into a fight? A: He got the stuffing knocked out of him. Q: Why does Snoop Dog carry an umbrella? A: For the Drizzle. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:00 p.m.; we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, May 13 for the next Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership; it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! What a friend we have in Jesus. Trust, those who know Jesus as their friend are never alone. Let’s look at scripture to

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Today, Saturday, May 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a FLEA MARKET featuring the best pre-owned items – Women’s dresses, pants, skirts; Men’s suits, shirts, ties, belts; hats jewelry, household items and much more.

Hourly give-aways! Vendors’ tables available at $50 each. For additional information, please call (718) 3794237. Saturday, May 24th, 3:00 p.m. – The Deborah Women’s Ministry PreWomen’s Day Concert featuring NYC WOMEN OF GOSPEL & SONG: Mrs. Keisha Washington, Community Protestant Church; Bishop Mary Freeman, Emmanuel Church of God; Rev. Lois Giles, Seven Lights Baptist Church, and Rev. Audrey Jones, Friendly Baptist Church. Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call

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Men’s Prayer Service. On Sunday, May 18, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry will celebrate their 32nd Anniversary at our 11:00 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Lemuel Blackett, Assistant Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, New Haven, CT. All are invited to this celebratory service. On Thursday, May 22, the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. and the JASA Grandparent Connection will be having an Emergency Preparedness Forum in Einstein Community Center, Room 38 at 10:00 a.m. We have recently experienced emergency situations (2 hurricanes and a blackout). This forum will provide you with the information needed to be ready in the event of another disaster. This informational forum is open to all. The Praise Dance Ministry will cel-

ebrate their anniversary on Sunday, May 25 at the 11:00 a.m. service in Einstein Center, Room 45. The guest speaker will be Rev. Keisha Agard, Youth Pastor at Greater Centennial AME Zion Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. The theme for the day will be “Where Are The Nine” based on Luke 17:17. All are invited to attend this celebration. The First Lady’s Ministry invites you to their 2nd Annual Gospel Brunch on Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. here in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. The Ecstatistics is the invited gospel group. Donation for adults is $20, children 6-12 is $5. Beginning July 7 to August 22, the church will have a summer Liturgical Performing Arts intensive day program for ages 6 – 17. This program will include daily Bible study, prayer, and writing, African drumming, theatre,

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Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and congregation of the Church of New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events

Usher Board Ministry is sponsoring a bus trip to see Moses at the Sight & Sound Theatre, Saturday, July 19. It includes all you can eat at the Old Country Buffet and enjoy shopping at the Rockvale Outlet with discount coupons. Adults: $145, Youth $125, under18. Initial deposit, $50, not refundable after April 15. Final payment due June 15. Installment payment plan available. Contact Sis. Yolanda Brightman at (718) 379-3801 or Barbara Stewart at 917-447-8294 or the church office at (718) 671·8746. Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-days/2nights, August 20-22. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Hotel accommodations on Canadian Side, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, professional guided tour of Toronto, CN Tower, Harbor Cruise and Famous Wharf, time at Casa Lama Castle, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Niagara Falls Casino and duty free shopping. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, Double $500pp and Single $580pp.VALID PASSPORT. Make checks/money order to: Church of

the New Vision; Mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Canada. For information, please contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748, T. Gavin at 917-587-5057 or church office, 718-671-8746. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY, 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday: Youth service will be held at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Prayer Breakfast will be held on June28 at 177 Dreiser Loop. Tickets will be sold for $20. Please call 718-324-0334 for more information. Focus: The king of heaven and earth took the position of a servant, and by so doing left us an example we should follow. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ

Jesus, Who, being in the form of God, taught it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. And being found in the fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. (Philippians 2: 5-8) There is no higher place in the kingdom of heaven than to be a servant. Jesus himself established the lofty nature of this lowly position when said, and whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. (Mark 10:44) Not only did our Lord express this maxim, but His life was the perfect example of this truth in action. In spite of being the exalted king of kings, Jesus was willing for our sakes to become a servant who was obedient even to death.

Service involves the willingness to forgo our own way in order to satisfy the wishes of our Master. Those who would serve will be required to surrender their will and to seek wholeheartedly to please the one who has dispatched them to his work. The job details may vary for every individual, but at least two of the duties of a servant will be consistent no matter what specific role he or she is filling. We must be willing, faithful, wise, humble, and available, to serve others not out of obligation, but from delight. And as such, we enjoy a wonderful sense of fulfillment in this life and relish with anticipation the reward that will come in the end. Jesus is worthy of our best. For further information, please call 718-324-0334. —Rev. R. Sibblies

Tomorrow, Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m., continue the celebration of everything “Bronx” as Parkchester Chorus, 74 years young, concludes the Bronx Week celebration for 2014. Parkchester Chorus spring theme, “The Heavens Are Telling,” is a journey through the cosmos, in music and song. This concert, developed by Parkchester Chorus’ long time Director, Mrs. Lorraine C. Nanko, is built around James Weldon Johnson’s poem, Creation. This special and unique concert, scheduled for Sunday, 3 p.m., May 18, contains many types of music all honoring heaven and the universe. One of the most unique factors of Parkchester Chorus is that the chorus consists of talented Bronx vocal musicians of all ages and experienced instrumentalists. The concert is held at First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck, 3051 East Tremont Avenue, across from Lehman High School. Chorus Director, Lorraine C. Nanko, Fine Arts Director at Cardinal Hayes High School, was inspired to create this concert and has embroidered a program containing vocal music from the church to Broadway,

all relating to the heavens, stars and sky and the spoken word of the magnificent poem of James Weldon Johnson, Creation. Parkchester Chorus website has recently been

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Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm 31

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Weight Management Support Group 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 25 ZUMBA 10:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 45

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Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group 10:30 a.m., Meet at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games Rm 31 9:30-11:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m. Rm 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm 31 Bingo 1–3:30 p.m. Rm 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm 31 Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Social Dance Club Music by Cecilia Tenconi -

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Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2–4 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 45

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Bingo 1 p.m., Rm 49

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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Dreiser Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm, Rm. 2 Basic Cellphone & IPAD Training 1:30–2:30pm, Rm. 7

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive Rm. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2-3 p.m., Rm 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10– 11 a.m., Aud. A Poetry/Creative Writing w/ Lorraine 10-11 a.m., Rm 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00 pm, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Spanish Class 1:00pm-2:00pm, Rm. 7 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30 pm, Rm. 8 Poetry & Creative Writing w/Lorraine 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 7

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There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted, (718-320-2066). The Big Apple Senior Walking Group - Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. meets at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Fridays, May 23rd, June 6th & 20th at the Coop City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) – Friday, June 20th, 1:00 p.m. – 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7. Come learn about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact this area and basic disaster response skills. For information, call 718-320-2066. Arts & Crafts Program in conjunction with P.S. 178 Project Boost and making art work - Join us on Mondays & Fridays, May 5th – May 23rd from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 25. This is an opportunity to work with local 5th graders. Advance RSVP is required. Call 718-320-2066 Woodbury Commons – Monday, May 19th - $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop, 9:00 a.m. Ace in the Hole Productions presents a performance by The Divas of Soul – Tuesday, May 20th at The Brownstone – 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $55 for JASA members, $65 for nonmembers. 54 seat coach bus. Pickups: Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m.; Bartow, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop, 9:00 a.m. Menu: Fresh garden salad, corn chowder, BBQ chicken or choice of stuffed loin of pork, rice pilaf, fresh vegetables, dessert, coffee, tea, decaf. 2 complimentary drinks during Happy Hour – Free soda on table all day. Sexual Health after 60 Workshops – Friday, May 23rd, 1:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7. Monday, May 26th - JASA

Closed for Memorial Day. Star Night Affair Part 2 – Friday, May 30th – from 2:00- 7:00 p.m. – Dreiser Auditoriums A & B – 177 Dreiser Loop – Live entertainment by: Lonnie Youngblood, Juan Ortega – $2 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the 3 JASA senior centers starting Wednesday, May 14th - Menu: Chicken wings, Tilapia filet, salad, cornbread, fruit cocktail, lemonade or iced tea. Pick-ups: Bartow – 1:00 p.m. & Einstein Loop - 1:15 p.m. Empire Casino – Monday, June 2nd - $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4th JASA closed for Shavout. Wal-Mart – Friday, June 6th. $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:00 a.m. Father’s Day Celebration – Friday, June 13th – $3 in advance & $5 at the door - 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.at the Bartow Courtyard – 2049 Bartow Ave. Tickets will be sold at all 3 senior centers: Bartow, Dreiser & Einstein. Sadie Hawkins Dance & Mixer for singles 50 years and better – Friday, June 20th – 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Tickets: $10 at the door – Gents night special – admission for 2 men for $10 - $90 in advance for a table of 10 – Bring your own refreshments – To reserve a table, contact the Bartow office (718-320-2066). Grandparent Connection – Grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 5th, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, you may contact Hattie Lucas, 718379-0433, Ext. 2139, or 917-7345935. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, June 17th - 1:00 p.m. - 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.

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Our Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for THURSDAY, MAY 29, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. (Cocktail hour, 12 p.m.1 p.m.) at Eastwood Manor — $70/person. Contact Stella B. – 718-379-2088 or Delores C. – 718-671-1672 or Room O – 718-320-1946. REMINDER: There are no special transportation arrangements available. Get well wishes to Clarice Simpson, Heartfelt Condolences to Gay Brown on the loss of her mother, Daisy Williams. NOTE: 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. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES May 21 – The Magic of Motown at Foxwoods’ Fox Theatre – Stroll down memory lane with the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The

O’Jays, The Platters and many more… $84/pp…Bus leaving from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 7:45 a.m. SHARP…contact Jean, 718-379-3742. July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the Hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights… Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I-$1,438; Balcony: E-2-$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N-$1,827; Outside cabin: I$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — $350 deposit will secure early-bird rates …. contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Wednesday, May 20—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Tuesday, May 27—Going to Atlantic City. Price $33; rebate $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops – Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Call 718379-9613 or 718-379-4899 in evening. Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma for The Jersey Boys. Price is $79. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. All payments must be paid. Wonderful music of “Frankie Vallie and Four Seasons.” Menu - Fruit cup, minestrone soup, half chicken, London broil or Tilapia, dessert, coffee, tea and soda.

Thursday, August 14—Going to Crab Shanty in City Island for lunch. Price is $28. Menu - 1 lb. whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole, bbq chicken and ribs, chicken parmigania and snow crab legs. Just a note, to tell you that our dear Mildred Morgenstern was operated on and she’s doing her best. All our prayers are sent to her. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. or call 718-379-9613 or in evening, call Mary at 718-379-4899. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

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hard covered books are 50¢ each. We have walkers for $10 and $15 each. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor. Pennies, pennies...please bring them to the office. —Arlene Rodriquez

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Tuesday, June 10th, we will be going to Taj Mahal Casino. The cost per person is $33 with a bonus slot play of $25. Time of pick-up 8 a.m. stating at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop (library) and Dreiser. Please bring your casino card and a valid photo I.D. Please call Loretta at 718671-2958 or Lydia at 717-671-3005. We are tentatively considering returning to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for the comedy drama “Breaking Legs” in October. The cost per person is $79. This is about a naïve playwright who discovers who his backers are and a mayhem of comedy and drama ensues.

We cannot book this show unless we have at least 40 persons to cover the cost of the luncheon show and transportation. You can pay off the amount however you wish. For the above trips, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 717-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718320-1874. For memorial cards please call Loretta. Mildred is at Regis recovered from her setback. Please give a call to those in nursing homes or homebound. It is for their health, healing and well-being. Good health to all. —Lydia Ruas

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

The way we approach life can make the difference between misery or contentment, frustration or fulfillment. A distraught woman in a Boston hotel called the manager, and said, “I am dizzy and faint, my whole body is trembling. Someone in the next room has been banging on a piano all day. If you don’t have it stopped, I will collapse.” The manager replied, “I wish I could help you, Madam, but I don’t dare. That pianist is rehearsing for his concert tonight in Symphony Hall.” The complaining woman responded with excitement and immediately began inviting friends in to listen.

Different attitudes have improved all of our lives. In the past three decades, our changed attitudes toward converts, minorities and women have enriched our lives. Our openness about aging, sexuality and death has made us less fearful. Our acceptance of different lifestyles has reduced stress and opened new channels of communications. We are able to live more harmonious and productive lives when we see things from a positive perspective. For a person’s attitude will determine whether life will be filled with fears or fulfilled with growth, achievement and significance.

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

services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi's class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Saul’s Jealousy of David A classic case of how jealousy works can be seen in the story of Saul and David. Saul was king, ruler over the nation. He had everything going for him, and yet jealousy entered, and it seemed to change everything about him. Saul’s actions show that he had a very positive attitude toward David, to whom he gave a high place in the army. Also, considering his own son’s attitude toward David, it was clear that David had royal favor. (1 Sam. 18:1–5) What changed Saul’s attitude? (1 Sam. 18:6–9) The rest of 1 Samuel 18 shows just how damaging Saul’s jealousy of David became. It led him to all sorts of deviousness and trickery, and yet none

of it worked. The very things that he feared in David became more and more pronounced! Jealousy generates a series of negative emotions: low self-esteem, hatred, suspicion, fear, guilt, and anger. Saul was afraid of David, as mentioned several times in the chapter. He might have been afraid of losing his kingly position or afraid of David becoming the absolute hero of Israel. But his main source of fear was “because the Lord was with David but had left Saul” (1 Sam. 18:12, NIV). When the Lord blesses people, there is no point in developing jealousy or seeking their doom. God will continue to bless them. Killing David became an obsession. In chapters 18 and 19 alone, we find eight

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1-718-379-6920. Note: New office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, May 16th is at 7:47 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, May 17th at 8:53 p.m. Coming Events: Saturday, May 17th at 9 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon. NOTE: Sunday, May 18th - Bingo at 1 p.m. $3. Refresh-ments will be served. All are welcome in our community. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor. Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call the office at 1-718-379-

6920. We can accommodate you. Synagogue members, we need your donations in order to have a Kiddush at our Shabbot services on Saturdays. Please mail in your contributions or bring it to our office on Sunday. Rabbi Kronengold would greatly appreciate your participation in this endeavor. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. Mimi Berlofsky is home and feeling a lot better. Calls are welcome, 347-427-4526. Mildred Morgenstern has returned to Regeis Care Center. We wish her well. A very happy and healthy birthday with many more to come to Edith Gitelson on May 5th and Karla Klaus on May 23rd. Dues for 2014 are due NOW!! Thank you. Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom. —Miriam Berlofsky

Based on the comments from the friends who came with us to Mount Airy Casino, everyone had a good time. We have been asked by many of our friends if we could go to Atlantic City next time. Therefore, the Men’s Club is going to run a trip to the TROPICANA CASINO in Atlantic City on SUNDAY, JUNE 29. The COST: $35 per person with a $25 slot and a $5 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by June 23. Please send checks to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City,

Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 3202234. PLEASE NOTE PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED. Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

specific attempts, either mandated or perpetrated by Saul himself, to murder David. Saul, by letting jealousy take root, followed a path to complete apostasy and ruin. What’s your immediate attitude to someone you deem could be a threat to your position? Do you surrender everything to the Lord, or do you start plotting a counter strategy? Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue; 718.320.0518; www.coopcitysdachurch.org. Our services are open to everyone, come as you are. Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., get some for yourself or a neighbor who may

need food. Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer & Praise Meeting: (May 14) 7:30 p.m. New Study Series: The Great Controversy: Explore the ongoing battle between God & Satan Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Saturday Worship/Sabbath Celebration: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. (for children ages 6-17) Our Children Ministries is directed by Christian teachers who are committed to helping children understand the love of Jesus by engaging them in interactive classes. —Pastor Terry Giles

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Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-Founders, and Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917734-4058 for more information.

Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed; we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are

during worship service. Reading from Holy Scripture: I John 4:13-18 Weekly Activities Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome. Never a fee, and is nonsectarian! Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome! Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Because of the

increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NONPERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Sunday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors. Thought of the Week: “If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” —Marcus Garvey

Come & 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. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30

a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Family Night: Friday night family night is back. Come and have an enjoy-

able time for the whole family. Starts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer. Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

Two-Day Trip Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22. Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. If you are interested, please call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; if there is no answer, leave a message. Seats are going fast so get your reservations & deposits/payments in quickly. Remember, this is first come, first serve. Flea Market on Saturday, May 17: Due to last Saturday’s inclement weather the Flea Market will be today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hope to see you there. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

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Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 Music Lessons

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Co-op City Times / May 17, 2014