Co-op City Times 05/18/13

Riverbay Election Supplement on pages 39-50

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2013 Co-op City Times

Vol. 48 No. 20

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Candidates address issues at forums

BY BILL STUTTIG AND JIM ROBERTS Shareholders were given the chance to address questions and concerns to most of the 15 candidates running for the Riverbay Board of Directors at two candidates’ forums held this past week, the first in Dreiser Community Center on May 8th, and the second on Wednesday, May 13th in Einstein The rules governing the forum were read to the gathering on both evenings by Election Committee Chair Eleanor Bailey just prior to the forums’ commencement.

The forums, like the election in general, featured four slates.

The slate calling itself the Progress in Motion Team is comprised of incumbent Directors Helen Atkins and Raymond Tirado, former Director Bill Gordon, and challengers Leslie Peterson and Emanuel Armfield. The slate is running on a platform continuing and maintaining the progress made over the past decade in the community.

The second slate, comprised of five candidates calling itself the Team for Change, is running on a platform of returning Co-op City to the charge of a single general manager, opening and (Continued on page 3)

Air conditioning season begins Wednesday, May 22 Air conditioning to Co-op City apartments will begin on Wednesday, May 22 although full cooling effect will not be felt until Friday, May 24.

Cooperators are advised to close all windows so as to avoid condensation and to help save on energy costs.

Proposed carrying charge increase 1% in Co-op City, 9.5% in rest of New York

BY JIM ROBERTS Nearly one million New York City residents will see their housing costs increase up to 9.5% over the next two years. But Co-op City shareholders face an increase of just 1% in total over the next two years, thanks to the very modest carrying charge increase proposed by Riverbay Corporation.

Riverbay submitted a two-year operating budget to the Board of Directors that was approved by the Board through Resolution #13-20 at its March 13 Board meeting. Those budgets contain a carrying charge increase of just 1% to take effect on Oct. 1 of this year and then no carrying charge increase in the second year of the budgets. The budgets cover the fiscal years 2013/14 and 2014/15 running until March 30, 2015.

The new 1% carrying charge increase would raise the average carrying charges by $2.05 per room, per month, from the current $205.06 per room, per month to $207.11 per room.

The nearly one million New York City

residents who live under the rent control laws face the higher increases because of the ruling by the city’s Rent Guidelines Board last month. Rent stabilized apartments will have their rents raised between 5% and 9.5% for two-year leases and between 3.25% and 6.25% for one-year leases.

The very large rent increases approved for New York City residents living under rent control were approved based on the higher costs landlords are paying to operate their buildings.

A report released in April by the Rent Guidelines Board showed that costs in rent-stabilized apartment rose 5.9% last year, including a 20% increase in fuel oil costs, a 7% increase in water and sewer bills and a 2.6% increase in property taxes.

However, the very low carrying charge proposed by Riverbay Corporation for Co-op City shareholders is possible because Riverbay has limited proposed (Continued on page 2)

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Riverbay Board election this Wednesday $2,500 in voting incentives being offered

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation will head to the polls this Wednesday, May 22, to choose 5 of the fifteen candidates running in this year’s Board election to represent them on the 2013/2014 Riverbay Board of Directors.

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

All seventeen shareholders who submitted qualifying petitions to the Riverbay Legal Department before the April 1st deadline indicating their intention to enter the contest were certified by the 2013 Election Committee after the appropriate checks and validations were completed, however, two candidates subsequently withdrew from the race.

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: Helen Atkins, William “Bill” Gordon, William Craft, Evelyn Santiago, Andrea Leslie, Raymond Tirado, Emanuel Armfield, Sebastian Ulanga, Dr. Amrendra Singh, Leslie Peterson, Charles Phipps, Bernard Cylich, Lambright, Manny Torres and Frank Belcher.

There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 1, 2013.

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 25.

A recount will be conducted on Thursday, May 30, and the official election results will be published in the Saturday, June 1st Co-op City Times.

After the results of the election are certified by the 2013 Election Committee, the top five vote getters will be sworn in on Wednesday, June 5th and begin serving their terms.

The Chair of the 2013 Election Committee, Board Director Eleanor Bailey, thanks all of the community’s shareholders who took the time to attend the individual candidates’ meetings held by their building associations, as well as those who attended the two official Candidates’ Forums scheduled by the Election Committee on May 8 at the Dreiser Auditorium B and this past Monday, May 13, in Room 45 of the Einstein Center.

“I hope cooperators take the same time to exercise their right to vote on Wednesday when the voting machines will be in their building lobbies for their convenience,” said Director Bailey.

“Voting will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. so there is more than enough time for everyone to stop by the voting booths and cast their votes for the candidates of (Continued on page 2)

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Board Election their choice.”

The co-Chair of the 2013 Election Committee is Director Othelia Jones. Other members of the committee are Michelle Davy, James Estwick, Lauretta Jaysura, Deborah Henry and Sonja Maxwell.

Today, the third and final issue of the Election Supplement with the candidates’ views and opinions about issues facing the Riverbay community is published on pages 39 through 50 in this publication.

Additionally, the election rules were changed last year to allow the Co-op City Times to cover the two official Candidates’ Forums, but the reports first have to be approved by the Election Committee before being published. This year’s account of the two Candidates’ Forums is published on page 1 of this issue.

“I hope that cooperators read the Election Supplements, especially those who could not attend the election forums, to see where the candidates stand on issues that may very well affect their quality of life so that they can cast an informed vote on Wednesday,” said Director Bailey.

This year, 5,013 votes are needed for a quorum.

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

To ensure a quorum this year, a voting incentive of $2,500 will be shared equally by twenty-five shareholders, five 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 $100 cash.

“It is our fervent hope that we will achieve the quorum of 5,013 votes and we will not have to extend the election past Wednesday because to do that would involve the corporation having to spend extra money on the election and every effort should be made to prevent that,” said Director Bailey.

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

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spending increases in its operating budgets for the next two years.

The approved budget increases Riverbay operations spending next year by $6.6 million or about 3.3%, over the current fiscal year. For the second year of the new budget, spending actually decreases slightly by $500,000 in the 2014/15 fiscal year.

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. is the managing agent for Riverbay Corporation. Keeping spending under control in the next two years is possible in part because of reduced interest expenses that will happen because of the $621 million mortgage refinancing under the HUD-guaranteed loan that Riverbay officials were able to complete. That three-year effort was led by Herb Freedman, a principal of Marion Scott.

Working with officials from Wells Fargo, New York Community Bank and the federal, state and city governments, Freedman was able to open HUD’s 223f guaranteed loan program to cooperatives like Co-op City, something the agency had never done before.

The proposed carrying charge increases at Co-op City in the next two years must still be reviewed and approved by the state Housing and Community Renewal Department before they can be put into effect. Co-op City shareholders will be given the opportunity to speak about the proposed carrying charge increases at a hearing the state HCR will conduct before deciding whether or not to approve the increases.

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an absentee ballot may contact the Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and it will be mailed, or they can also go to the reception desk in the Bartow Community Center and request an absentee ballot which can then be completed and returned, as long as the shareholder has proper identification. Absentee ballots may be returned by hand delivery to the Legal Department or mailed, however, they must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 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 21, 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.

The 2013 Riverbay Board of Directors election recount will take place on Thursday, May 30, also at the Brooklyn Board of Elections Warehouse, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“I would be remiss if I did not thank the dedicated members of the 2013 Election Committee for their volunteer service to the shareholders of Co-op City,” said Director Bailey. “As always, these folks give unselfishly of their time and energy to ensure that this process is fair and the field level for all of the candidates and I cannot thank them enough for the valuable contribution they made once again this year. We would like to wish all of the candidates the best of luck as we head to the polls on Wednesday.”

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Co-oDrive Blood Bike Bonanza NYC in Co-op City today Today, Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., join Bike New York, in association with Riverbay Corporation, for Bike Bonanza NYC at Bellamy Loop, Section 4 Basketball Courts, Bronx, N.Y. Learn to ride class and bike skills challenge, upgrade your child’s bike at the Kids Bike Swap, register your bike and enjoy free helmet fittings for the entire family.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian; adults must sign a waiver to get fitted for and receive a bike helmet.

Co-op City’s Memorial Day ceremony next Sunday The American Legion Co-op City Post 1871 will present their annual Memorial Day ceremony next Sunday, May 26, at 1 p.m. at the Harley Mosley Veterans’ Memorial Park, Bartow Avenue and Asch Loop. Participants will include elected officials, dignitaries, community groups and various veterans organization.

All are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Post 1871 at (718) 320-8165.

Co-op City Community Fair The Co-op City Community Fair and Caribbean Heritage Month celebration will take place on Sunday, June 2, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Section 1 Greenway.

There will be vendors, food, drinks, entertainment and much more.

For vendor information, please call (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

Window Guard visit 2013 Window Guard forms will be delivered to Buildings 27, 28, 29, 30 and the Earhart Lane townhouses from Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24.

Window guard employees will wear Riverbay IDs. If you are not home, your form, as well as a self-addressed envelope, will be placed under your door. Please fill out the form fully, sign it and return using the envelope provided. Thank you.

—Window Guard Office

Candidates’ Forum televising all Board meetings, hiring only union staff and union contractors and adhering strictly to all Riverbay resolutions and bylaws. The Team for Change slate is comprised of incumbents Bernard Cylich and Andrea Leslie and challengers Lambright, Sebastian Ulanga and Charles Phipps.

Another slate comprised of three candidates is also running on a platform of replacing the existing management company, and reducing Riverbay’s budget. These three candidates are Frank Belcher, William Craft and Dr. Amrendra Singh.

Incumbent Director Evelyn Santiago is running with the support of fellow candidate and former Board Director Manny Torres.

Santiago is running on a platform of improved community services and open meetings, while Torres is highlighting his career in law enforcement and his accomplishments as head of the Riverbay Security Committee for several years while he served previously on the Board of Directors.

Opening and closing statements on both nights highlighted the beliefs of each slate’s platform while touching off the previous professional and community service experience.

On Thursday evening, before nearly 200 shareholders at Dreiser Community Center, each candidate laid out the case for his or her election during opening and closing statements and answered numerous questions from the shareholders.

Incumbent Board President Helen Atkins said her priorities were keeping Co-op City affordable and continuing the progress that has already been started. She said she was instrumental in bringing the HUD loan and pointed to her attendance record, missing only four Board meetings in her nine years on the Board. In her work as the Chair of the Commercial Leasing Committee, she seeks to ensure that commercial tenants bring something to the community besides just having a shop here. She also mentioned her extensive work with the senior community here. Atkins agreed that Management should be evaluated and endorsed the matrix for an evaluation process produced by Board Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

She did not support the call for a general manager, saying there were 22 general managers hired and fired here in the years prior to the current outside management company coming to Co-op City in 1999.

Incumbent Director Raymond Tirado said his slate will provide open-minded and progressive leadership to take Co-op City to a better and better future by keeping the community affordable and vital. He cited his proposal that created the holiday parking program, his resolution to put TVs in the laundry rooms and the placement of ATMs in two locations, along with an effort he is leading to create a Co-op City Crimestoppers program that would offer rewards for information to solve crimes. He wants to use the former Bingo Hall to house a program with seniors to mentor the community’s youth and is spearheading a museum about the history of Co-op City. He also wants a better screening process for new shareholders. He said a survey should be conducted to let shareholders express their opinion on whether or not to retain Marion Scott.

Leslie Peterson pointed to her slate’s success in completing the $621 million HUDguaranteed loan, the new cogeneration plant, new windows, replacement roofs, restored ter-

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races and the reconstructed garages. She supported a yearly evaluation of Management and said she would vote for a request for proposals for a management company, but not a search committee. Peterson pointed to her service as president of Building 13 and the workshops for youth, arts and crafts, and women empowerment she has organized, along with her success in working with other building associations in the community and the successful Summer Fun Day that draws cooperators together. “The demographics are changing here and more people need to get involved.

Associations play a big part in getting people involved,” she said.

Bill Gordon pointed to his extensive record of working as a volunteer in the community and said the best way to serve will be as a member of the Board. He said that building associations offer an avenue to get more shareholders involved in the community and revitalize the passion for Co-op City by involving residents. Gordon supported a yearly review of Marion Scott’s performance using the matrix designed by Director Abdul-Wahhab. He said it was improper for MSI officials to be in the room when the Board voted recently on a proposal for a search committee, but added, “…any Board Director that was intimidated because they were in the room does not deserve to be a Board Director.”

Emanuel Armfield said that every shareholder should evaluate Management every day and make sure they are receiving the services they are paying for. “My own personal feeling is that I’m getting more than what I’m paying for because I can’t get this level of service or this level of beauty anywhere else at the price that I’m paying,” he said. Armfield said he and his running mates plan to build on the progress made in the past few years under the current Management. He opposes the resolution that was proposed to form a search committee. He wants to create a shareholder-only meeting room where cooperators can exchange ideas and proposed to involve seniors in the summer intern program to help mentor the community’s youth.

Incumbent Director Bernard Cylich pointed to the Board of Directors’ success in bringing the low fixed-rate HUD loan that will save shareholders millions of dollars and stabilize the budget and the lives of future generations of cooperators along with the resolution to replace the front doors with ADA-compliant doors. He said a search committee should evaluate the management company and bring a recommendation to the Board. He called for open Board meetings and gallery sessions and having first readings of resolutions published fully in the Co-op City Times, along with political leadership to demand Co-op City’s share of services from New York City. Cylich said Marion Scott management should not have been in the Board room during discussion of the resolution to form a search committee and that when an open Board meeting was called for, management said a room could not be provided. “Who’s running the show – the tail wags the dog,” he said.

Andrea Leslie said she fought for the HUD loan because of the low fixed interest rate that will leave the community debt free when it is paid off in 35 years and keep Co-op City in the Mitchell-Lama program. She wants to see enforcement of a resolution that she said calls for the independence of the Finance Director to report to the Board separately. She said another existing Board resolution not being

complied with calls for quarterly evaluation of Management. She supports creation of a search committee, televised open Board meetings, stop outsourcing and employ the union labor here. She wants to return to having a general manager run Riverbay and to have the Co-op City Times print the complete text of first readings of Board resolutions.

Sebastian Ulanga said he has demonstrated a passion for the community through his work as a Chairman of the Coalition To Save Affordable Housing and his work with the Co-op City Coalition Against the MTA Cuts. He supports the recent attempt by the Board to form a search committee, called for a more visible presence of the Co-op City Public Safety Department and the 45th Precinct and creation of a youth center in a prominent location.

He asked residents to vote out present management by supporting his slate. “You have two choices – either you go for Management or you are anti-management. The flowers smell good, the trees are getting greener, the grass looks green too. Don’t be fooled. Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

Charles Phipps said it is time for change in Co-op City. “Years ago, I used to sleep with my apartment door open, today I can’t do that.

We’re afraid someone may come in and kill you. So let’s work for change. Stop people from selling drugs on the corners. Get a community center for the youth,” he said. Phipps pointed to his service as president of Building 1A and his work with track teams for young people in Co-op City that traveled all around the country. He called for access to the Truman High track for youth activities outside of school. He supports the Board proposal to form a search committee. “We have to find the right people for the job,” he said.

Lambright said that in his 16 years as a Co-op City resident, he has seen some improvements in the windows and garages through work that was mandated by state and that would have been done no matter who the Management was. He said he supports the resolution that was introduced to form a search committee because it will take time to carry out the process before the current Marion Scott contract ends in October. As president of Building 21, he said he sees a lot of passion for the community, but that there is also lots of mistrust of mismanagement. “How much passion can you have when you have to fight people who are supposed to serve you?” he asked.

Frank Belcher cited his efforts on quality of life issues including mold, satellite dish fees, bed bug removal fees, geese control and sex offenders. He said he would vote for a search committee as long as they did not consider Marion Scott as a candidate. He said the current Board offers no leadership and is divided and said voters should sweep out all incumbents and put new Directors in place. “They are the ones that are supposed to set the policy, but Management is telling the Board what to do,” he said. Belcher called for support for Board Director Daryl Johnson regarding questions Johnson raised over Management actions. He said change has not occurred because voters choose the same Board members each election.

William Craft proposed having the 45th Precinct locate its substation in Co-op City and bringing in the YMCA into the former Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue to run youth programs. He said he would support (Continued on page 10)

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Townhall meetings to continue advocacy for restoration of bus service In 2010, the MTA drastically cut bus Management Corner • Be mindful to place liqservice in Co-op City creating a hardship uid soap, bleach and fabric for many cooperators, costing us more softener in the proper distravel time and more financially as what penser, which will eliminate was once a two-way fare zone became a the possibility of bleach gettriple fare zone in some instances, deeply ting on the clothes of others affecting our pockets. who use the machine after you.

Both Riverbay Management and MSI Real Estate, • Comforters and rugs should NOT be placed inside Inc. continued to act upon your behalf in having numerthe LG washers. These bulky articles cause the machine ous meetings with local politicians. In particular, we to become unbalanced when operating, which alerts the worked closely with Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, washer to shut down. These articles MUST be placed in and together, we had met with MTA officials, as we conthe larger 30lb. and 40lb. Speed Queen washers. tinue to fight to restore bus service to Co-op City as we • Cooperators are disconnecting the washing machhad before and with improvements. ines, which causes them to lose memory for the special Just recently, Governor Cuomo allocated an addiprice discounts in place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. tional $30 million to be restored to the MTA budget • Too many articles of clothing are being placed in and upon hearing this wonderful news, Management the washers at one time. This also causes an imbalimmediately met with our Board President to discuss the logistics of holding a series of meetings that will be tailored toward informing the community and encouraging cooperators to participate, which the president wholeheartedly agreed with and supports.

We believe that with the support of our local politicians, along with our community acting together to show all that we are a united force, we will be able to persuade the MTA to restore our bus services.

We must, therefore, act NOW in unison to show the MTA that we truly want our bus services restored.

The more residents to participate, the stronger the message we send to the MTA. And we must get others involved who have been affected by these cuts, like people who work in the community or come into the community on a regular basis to visit family and friends. Towards that end, we will be holding a Townhall meeting on this very important issue on Wednesday, May 29, in the Dreiser Auditorium at 10:00 a.m. for those available during the day.

In addition, we will also hold an evening meeting at 7:00 p.m. for those unavailable to meet during the day. Light refreshments will be served. Also joining us will be our local politicians since they too believe as strongly as we do that these services should be restored to our community.

We have continued to represent you and will continue to represent you in the struggle to have the MTA restore the bus service and transportation that you are entitled to.

L AUNDRY MACH INE S washing machines have been installed in all The new of our buildings, however, we are still seeing a number of machines out of service, particularly during the weekends. Upon inquiring about said outages with the technicians who work for the laundry concessionaire, I was informed that the most common causes for the washing machine shut downs are related to how the machines are being used. Here are some of the most common conditions that are causing the washers to shut down: • Cooperators are placing too much soap in the dispenser and are not using HE (high efficiency) soap as instructed on the signs posted in the laundry rooms.

Preferably powdered detergent should NOT be used, and if they are, it should be the HE “PODS” that should be placed directly inside the tub cylinder, not in the dispenser.

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

Riverbay Board of Elections Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Townhouses Voting Locations Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26B) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11A) Debs Place (Bldg. 8) Broun Place (Bldg. 21C) Adler Place (Bldg. 20A) Defoe Place (Bldg 6) Asch Loop (Bldg. 17)

ance of the washer and the machine will automatically shut down.

Please keep these tips in mind when operating the washing machines and we will experience far fewer problems and shut downs. In the event that any of the laundry equipment malfunctions, please report it immediately to Coinmach AND the CSO Department during the week during normal business hours and the Emergency Desk during the evening hours and on weekends. The sooner we have this information, the sooner we will be able to have the service technicians address the problem.

We have asked Coinmach to ensure that we have adequate coverage in terms of technicians on site, particularly on the weekends when the use of the laundry equipment is the heaviest. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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Co-op City Times

Letter to the Editor

The case for the DOT’s Bartow Ave. plan To t h e E d it or : I attended the Community Board 10 meeting for the DOT presentation and I’m surprised by the sins of omission by those rallying against the proposed changes to Bartow Avenue.

Bartow Avenue will never be completely congestion-free, but over the years, the DOT has made significant changes to make it more organized and fluid. This is their job and they’re not going to throw out all of their improvements now. The bike lane is part of a comprehensive plan for the area with full knowledge of the mall expansion.

Coordinating with Prestige Properties, they studied all the roadways leading into the mall and came up with a plan which widens the Baychester ramp off I-95

(keeping more cars out of Co-op City) and makes Bartow Avenue more organized and safer.

Bartow is one of the worst “high-crash corridors,” ranked in the top third in all the Bronx. The DOT’s “traffic calming” plan will remove a vehicular lane, add a bike lane and make lanes and traffic light timing adjustments. The DOT has predicted an average 3-second delay to Bartow Avenue after the changes—which seems like an acceptable sacrifice to save lives.

Traffic cameras have come up as an alternative for traffic calming, but municipalities world-wide are getting rid of that boondoggle. Yes, drivers change their behavior when coming up on a camera, but the city doesn’t have enough money

to use expensive equipment to spy on cars driving legally.

The DOT has met with Riverbay officials to explain the plan, but our corporation is still against it. The DOT has a staff of traffic engineers, experience making changes throughout the city, has studied our area and has the technology to create computer models predicting traffic patterns. Our corporation has done no independent research, has no expertise in traffic conditions, nor has it cited any study that would contradict the corridor safety improvements. Is this how we are making decisions in Co-op City?

Read the proposal for yourself: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/ pdf/2013-04-co-op-city-bx-cb10.pdf —St ep h a n ie C la r ke

Bay Plaza traffic impact on Co-op City To t h e E d it or : Riverbay went to a transpiration meeting on Bay Plaza traffic impacts on Co-op City with all the parties needed to fix the problem and, in my opinion, came out empty handed. In business, when you go to a meeting that affects your group, you always come with a set of proposals that will fix your problem. The problem is two-fold – getting cars in and out of Bay Plaza without crippling shareholders’ ability to drive around Co-op City.

The NY Thruway Authority was aware of congestion that caused backups at Exit 11. It proposed the easiest, cheapest solution that solved their problem, not

ours. The following are 4 projects that I believe would solve our problem and which have been studied many times in the past: 1. Move the current Hutchinson Southbound exit from between I-95 and Bay Plaza to between Applebee’s and JCP. Create a southbound entrance onto the Hutchinson at that place. This one project would allow non-commercial vehicles direct access to both north and southbound Hutchinson, and southbound I-95.

2. Move northbound Exit 11 on I-95 to a position between the new mall and Barnes & Noble. Move Exit 12 entrances

onto I-95 north of 1-95 exit. This would reduce the traffic crossing Bartow Avenue.

3. Create the northbound exit off the Hutchinson at the point where Hutchinson River E becomes Bartow Avenue. This was on city maps until the late 1990’s. Remove the grass strip along Hutchinson River Parkway East between Einstein Loop North and Hunter Ave, and recess the diagonal spots in order to restore the two lanes in both directions.

This is what Riverbay should have come to the meeting with and asked why solution like these could not be done prior to the Mall at Bay Plaza opening in 2014.

—Br uce Git elson

Management responds to concerns about operations and maintenance Concerns have been expressed regarding the operation and maintenance of Co-op City by Management. Those concerns are unfounded.

The recent historic $621M refinancing underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank and guaranteed by HUD, New York State and New York City was finalized after an exhaustive review of our finances and operations. The fact that the Board and Management have proposed only a 1% carrying charge increase for the next two (2) years is proof of Riverbay’s financial stability and proper management.

In fact, Management, working with the Board and General Counsel, saved shareholders $120,000,000 with the HUD loan. Generating our own electricity enables us to save $18,000,000 every year and provides Riverbay with additional security and independence during severe storms and other catastrophic events.

Concerns by Management relating to

the power plant moved Management to commission a study by an independent consultant on how to improve working conditions. Management disclosed and implemented the changes and improvements recommended by the consultant.

Similarly, when a question was raised concerning the quantity of topsoil placed on the North Greenway, the Board directed General Counsel to investigate.

The interim report from Counsel concluded, “After a review of the contractual documents, interviews, and an expert examination of the soil on site, there is no question that Riverbay received the correct quantity of soil for the North Greenway. The evidence establishes that Riverbay received approximately 420 truckloads of topsoil, a total of approximately 14,279 cubic yards, and that this quantity met the contractual requirements of 8 inches.”

When the Board questioned whether

Management’s proposal to install HUDrequired smoke detectors at the lowest cost was consistent with a 31 year old Board Resolution, Management cancelled the plan to use ionized smoke detectors, recognized as safe by HUD and FHA, and instead agreed to install the more expensive photo-electric smoke detectors favored in the 1982 Board Resolution.

Concerns about previous maintenance work are premised upon inaccuracies and mis-understandings. Painting contract allegations are simply untrue. Garage restoration was competitively bid 3 times and did not balloon to $110,000,000.

Performance bond was waived only when there was a very large retention (contractor money held by Co-op City) all approved by New York State and the Board of Directors, plus multiple inspectors and engineers.

—H er b er t F r eedm a n , M SI

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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Absentee ballots Ab sent ee ba llot s ma y be r equested fr om R iver ba y C or p or a t ion by ca lling (718) 320-3300, Ext . 3326 a fter Mond a y, M a y 6.

Ab sent ee ba llot s p ostm a r ked n o la ter t ha n Tuesd a y, M a y 21, 2013, ma y b e r eceived by R iver ba y C or p or a t ion unt il seven da ys a fter Wednesd a y, M a y 22, 2013.

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email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

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Co-op City Times / May 18, 2013

Public Safety Report CCPD prepares juvenile reports to ensure quality of life on school days

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are authorized to prepare Juvenile Reports when offenses of the law are committed by persons at least seven years of age, but less than sixteen years of age. The Juvenile Report is a New York City Police Department form which is utilized when certain types of offenses are committed by persons under the age of 16. Preparation of the Juvenile Report takes the place of an arrest for all Violations and some Misdemeanors.

When a Juvenile Report is issued, it is forwarded to the Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct. The Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct determines what type of follow up is required. Parents of the child are often contacted to monitor future activity. The Juvenile Report can start the process of intervention before serious delinquent activity begins.

When a child is taken into custody for the issuance of a Juvenile Report, the parents of the child are notified. It becomes necessary for the parent to respond to Public Safety Headquarters with identification to pick up the child. In the event that the child is truant from school, the school is also contacted. School Safety is notified and the child is returned to school. After school hours, if the parent cannot be reached, the child is transported to a Juvenile Detention facility.

A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued when the child is a Co-op City resident and the offense was committed within the confines of Co-op City. The Co-op City Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be added to the monthly carrying charges. The fine for the first offense is $125. Subsequent violations result in doubled fines. Fines can be automatically added to the monthly rent. Multiple violations can lead to eviction. This helps to maintain a high quality of life and low crime rate within the community.

Juvenile Reports are often issued for fighting during the school arrival and departure times. The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are strategically placed adjacent to the schools for the purpose of protecting the life and property of the residents of Co-op City.

Students are directed to walk directly home or promptly board the bus to return home. Co-op City’s playgrounds are exclusively for the use of supervised children ages 12 and under. Tot lots are for use by children 7 and under also with supervision required.

Parents of school age children should encourage children to respond home without delay and refrain from engaging in fighting while on the way to and from school.

Parents should also make sure students are always in possession of the proper bus pass or MetroCard for boarding the bus. Any theft or loss of bus pass should be reported immediately in order that a replacement can be issued.

Children should be directed never to board the buses from the rear door. This act is dangerous and also illegal.

Summonses are actively issued for boarding buses without payment or school issued MetroCard. Plainclothes MTA officers are often used for payment enforcement especially on the Special Express buses.

It is always important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity, especially during school arrival and dismissal times. Youth observed fighting or attempting to enter the buildings for the purpose of loitering should be reported immediately.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like everyone to remain safe and healthy for the remainder of the 2013 school year. Congratulations to the upcoming Class of 2013. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

(See Pa ge 12 for P ublic Sa fety Blotter )

2049 Ba r t ow Aven u e, Br on x, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300

O P P O RT UNI T I E S AT C O -O P C I T Y Tell you r fr ien d s, r ela t ives a n d em p loyer s a b ou t : C O NT R AC T SUM M ARY Contr act 2834, Installation of Water Tr eatment System: Complete the Construction, Installation, interconnection, and successful commissioning of a complete Make Up Water Treatment System at the Riverbay Cogeneration Facility.

Pr e-Bid Meeting: April 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: June 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insur ance: Insurance is required Contr act 2847, Applicant Scr eening: Legal investigation of r esidential and commer cial applicants.

Bids Due: May 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: No bonding is required Insur ance: Insurance is required Contr act 2848, Design & Build a Par king Lot (Section 5): Design and build an approximate 6500 square foot parking lot.

Pr e-Bid Meeting:May 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: May 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: No bonding is required Insur ance: Insurance is required Contr act 2844, Elevator Consultant for Moder nization at Building 14 and New Elevator at Community Center 2: Design, consulting and project management of the modernization of 2 elevators in Building 14 and a new elevator for Community Center 2.

Pr e-Bid Meeting: May 23, 2013 at 11 a.m.

Bids Due: may 30, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

Insur ance: Insurance is required Contr act P455, Signs: Various signs that are need of repairs, sprucing up and new signs.

Pr e-Bid Meeting: May 28, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Bids Due:June 6, 2013 at 2 p.m.

C on t a ct : Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com for more information. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

E M P L OYM E NT O P P O R T UNI T I E S Open t o a ll st a ff a n d outside a pplica n ts M a y 8, 2013 – M a y 24, 2013 Or iginally posted: Ma y 8, 2013, J ob Refer ence # 13-15 Requests for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services office by May 16, 2013.

Employees who are promoted/transferred will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Budget/F ina nce Pa yr oll Sup por t Aide Candidates for this part-time entry level position will be responsible for assisting the Payroll and Finance Departments with confidential departmental daily operations to include, but not limited to, answering phones; archiving and destruction of payroll records; maintenance of departmental file system and log books, as well as additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written).

Applicant must have the abilities to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (urinalysis; criminal background check; verification of previous employment; community complaint review) Work schedule – weekdays (days/shifts may vary).

Open t o a ll sta ff a n d out side a pp lica nts fr om M a y 13 – M a y 24, 2013 Or igina lly p ost ed : M a y 13, 2013 R efer en ce # 13-18 Requests for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services department by May 20, 2013.

Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Bu ildings & Gr ou nds J a nit or ia l Super visor Ideal candidate will be responsible for assigning, supervising and inspecting work of janitorial workers in the Buildings & Grounds Department. Prior knowledge of all aspects of hi-rise building janitorial procedures, such as floor waxing/buffing/diamond cutting procedures; building inspections; maintenance/operation of compactor systems; recycling procedures/regulations; painting & graffiti removal, as well as snow/ice removal is a requirement.

Selected candidate must be able to use independent judgment in making decisions in emergency situations, such as fires, floods, snow removal, etc. Selected person will be responsible for overseeing dissemination of daily work to staff, work schedules, discipline of employees as required, and other duties as assigned. Position requires constant interaction with managers, field supervisors, other departments, vendors and cooperators alike. Employee may be called upon to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour

basis and may fill in for other Janitorial supervisors as needed.

Applicant must possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in janitorial or related facilities field. Candidate must have knowledge of janitorial techniques and procedures, as well as strong troubleshooting skills of same as it pertains to hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication with the ability to read and write English, and good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy, with basic understanding of Microsoft Office is required and knowledge of Yardi is a plus. Applicant must have considerable knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to janitorial operations. 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.

Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) in good standing required – no exceptions Days and hours may vary.

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; community complaint review) Open to a ll ou tside a pplica nt s M a y 14–24, 2013 Or igina lly p ost ed : M a y 14, 2013 J ob R efer ence # 13-20 Per Diem E mer gency Desk Dispa tcher s Ma intena nce Candidates for this per diem position will be assigned to work at the corporation’s Maintenance Emergency desk to provide coverage on an as needed basis (scheduled and unscheduled). Selected candidates will be responsible for assisting the Maintenance Department with receiving/dispatching high volume emergency service calls; record accurate information; input of work orders into Yardi system; and operation of two-way radio to communicate with maintenance field workers, supervisors and vendors. Additional duties may include filing, taking messages, flyer printing and distribution, as well as additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must be computer literate and be able to type forty (40) wpm. Applicant must have the abilities to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments.

Selected candidate must successfully complete aptitude testing (including timed typing), interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (urinalysis; criminal background check; verification of previous employment; community complaint review) Days of operation/shifts vary.

Applicants may apply in person at the Bartow Administration Office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily.

Resumes may be sent to hr@riverbaycorp.com. *R iver b a y C or p or a t ion is a n eq u a l op p or t u n it y em p loyer *

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Your vote will help shape the future of Co-op City All of us living in Co-op City are able lost through the level of to take pleasure in the significant progress Director’s Viewpoint commitment and participathat has been made. Even if you have only tion of shareholders. As a lived here for a short time, it is easy to shared owner, your input is notice the increasing beauty of our neighcrucial in helping to mainFirst Vice President borhood. And recent repairs with longtain efficiency of service term warrantees assure continuance of the and quality of life for all of high quality of life that we all enjoy. Our us. Participation in the voting process is the minisuccesses include among other things, mal, but core responsibility of every cooperator. If beautiful landscaping, efficient garbage you do not vote, how on earth can you complain? removal, significant quality-of-life comCo-op City is not sealed in a bubble. We are fort, and a competent level of safety and subject to the same economic concerns and woes security provided by our own Public experienced by many areas across the nation.

Safety Department.

The duty of Board Directors and management is Although there are some special conto focus on resolving today’s issues and to strive siderations to be made, another benefit to intelligently plan future action. Cooperator for our community is the expansion of input and action is the key to success. the Bay Plaza mall. When completed, it will be the Please, take the time to vote. Your vote is the tool largest mall in New York City. As I have written prethat helps shape the future of Co-op City. Be an viously, the mall developers are not expanding active participant in maintaining the quality of our because we are a community tottering on the brink of ruin – they are expanding because Co-op City is a stable community presenting great potential for both labor and profits.

Co-op City is unique; there is nowhere like it in the entire world. Our advancement has been marked by a number of significant “ firsts” that I have mentioned in previous viewpoints. Added to that list of firsts is the acquisition of a $621million loan through HUD’s (federal Housing and Urban Development Agency) 223f program, the first for any co-op in the nation. The 35year fixed-interest loan will provide millions in savings and help with stable budget planning.

Compared to other cooperatives in the Tri-State area, Co-op City continues to stand out as “ th e pr ize” for affordability.

P a r t icip a t ion = t h e Br ea k fa st of C h a m p ion s In this coming election, twenty-five cooperators will be awarded a monetary prize for voting. The knowledge of that fact saddens me greatly. Our ancestors died to gain the right to vote. And currently, across our nation there are organizations and politicians that are firing ‘politica l bu llets’ at the very core of democracy, doing their best to nullify or impede the voting process for minorities, students, and senior citizens. However, here in Co-op City even though the voting machines are in the lobbies of our buildings where they must be passed at entering or exiting, we are forced to award prizes just to get people to come out and vote. Shameful!

We have each made a monetary investment in this shared community. As owners, we are responsible for keeping the quality and value of our property at the highest level and in optimal condition. Cooperator participation spells the difference between being listened to by politicians and corporate power brokers or ignored and brushed off as an apathetic group of nonvoters that do not pay attention and do not participate.

The best way to predict our future is to create it ourselves. The level of commitment provided by each shareholder is the base upon which all future advancements will stand.

We are owners, not renters and successful ownership demands taking responsibility for the protection of our investment. Our community’s success will be won or

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

community and in making sure that we receive our fair share of attention and services from local politicians and officials. Urge family members, friends, neighbors, and associates to vote. If we work together, our unified numbers will demand the respect that we fully deserve.

Tea m E n d or sem en t I wholeheartedly endorse the “Progress in Motion Team” – Helen Atkins, Ray Tirado, William “Bill” Gordon, Leslie Peterson, and Emanuel Armfield. They are committed to maintaining a high quality of life for cooperators, inspiring trust through sincerity in speech and action, and a promise to respectfully debate issues and to seek mutual points for agreement.

If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Address letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, NY 10475, call 718-3320-3300, Ext. 3351, or e-mail k wa h h a b 10475@h ot m a il.com .

Vote

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Manny Torres

for the Riverbay Board

Manny Torres

Vote for Proven, Responsible Leadership • Extensive law enforcement and crime prevention experience • Member of NYPD for over 20 years • Executive experience, but also understands how to interact professionally with rank and file workers • Supports success of obtaining historic $621 million mortgage refinancing guaranteed by HUD, and underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank under administration of President Helen Atkins

I, Manny Torres, also respectfully encourage shareholders to vote to re-elect Helen Atkins and Evelyn Santiago.

Helen Atkins

Vote Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Paid for by Manny Torres

Evelyn Santiago

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Candidate Forum reinstating a long-time resident as a general manager to run Riverbay Corp. Craft called for forensic investigation of the Board and Management and said he was disturbed that the current assistant treasurer was denied access to records. He said a 2007 state Inspector General report found financial misconduct. Craft, a 28-year resident, said his first priority is to get rid of the present Management which he said is “… destroying us financially and driving us into bankruptcy.”

Dr. Amrendra Singh said he believes this is the time for change in Co-op City and that he wants to be an advocate for commercial tenants. He has lived in the community over ten years and has worked as a dentist at his practice for more than 20 years. He cited a case where he said the only oral surgeon in Co-op City was closed for five weeks waiting for repairs to his office closed by a flood. “Management does nothing and commercial tenants are paying higher rents,” he said. Dr. Singh endorsed open Board meetings and said he wants Board members, not Marion Scott, to rule here. He said he had no position on the recent resolution to appoint a search committee.

Evelyn Santiago said she supported the HUD loan and the holiday parking discount program, along with allowing shareholders to park in other garages during certain hours. She supported the idea of a referendum to let shareholders express their opinion regarding Marion Scott. She said she supports capital projects that have a return investment, building up Riverbay’s financial reserves, training for Board members, improving the quality of services, addressing the needs of our youth and maintaining a safe community. She also called for creation of an inhouse inspector general or internal auditor to detect possible fraud. She called for yearly evaluations of Management but said the search committee resolution that was proposed needed a more elaborate bid process to include other vendors.

On Monday evening, when the scene shifted to Einstein Community Center, approximately 100 shareholders attended and naturally many of the same issues came up, but shareholders asked a variety of questions which brought up some different topics which candidates addressed.

The first question for the evening Monday dealt with the flooding caused by the convectors in many homes. The candidates were asked if they would vote for a carrying charge increase if it provided a solution to the community’s longstanding convector problems. The candidates were also asked if they agreed with the current voucher system to help shareholders pay for repairs caused by convector floods.

Candidate Belcher, the first to address the issue, said he felt that convector defects should have been addressed before cogeneration and he added that the resulting mold is responsible for health concerns in the community.

Gordon, the next to answer, said he would not vote for a carrying charge in order to pay for a long-term convector fix, citing the enormity of the project and the huge amount of time it would take to make repairs in all plus 15,000 homes. He added that he believed that the funds for making such repairs should come out of the reserves, not by increasing carrying charges.

Lambright said that he believed that repairs and vouchers should be the same for everyone and should be done across the board with vouchers provided to everyone who has damage in the homes due to flooding.

Craft added that the focus should be on proper maintenance and replacing the existing floor tiles with tiles not so susceptible to water damage.

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Santiago also said that she believes that proper seasonal maintenance of the convectors needs to be stressed. If vouchers are needed, she said, they need to be available across the board.

She added that major repairs to the convector system should be done by using reserves.

Cylich offered that the real problem does not exist with the convectors, but with the piping in the walls. He said that any long-term fix would require costly plumbing repairs inside the walls. He added that he believes that the current voucher system is working.

Candidate Leslie added that she believes that the current policy of not vouchering needed replacement for damaged carpeting for new cooperators does not make sense and she would like to see it changed.

Phipps said that he believes the repairs are needed to the old and damaged piping.

Director Tirado suggested to shareholders the use of a simple inexpensive device readily available which can detect the back-up of condensation in the pan before the flood starts. The device sounds an alarm which allows shareholders to prevent the flood before the floors are damaged. He added that he does not agree with increasing carrying charges to pay for convector repairs.

Peterson said that she would not support an increase to pay

for convector repairs.

Armfield said he believes that each cooperator should have the same level of service and there should not be two policies on the books, one for longstanding shareholders and one for new shareholders.

Ulanga said that the mold spores caused by the convector flooding is responsible for many of the respiratory health problems in the community and a long-term solution to the problem needs to be worked out. “If we are going to do it, we need to do it right,” Ulanga said.

Board Director Evelyn Turner asked the candidates for their position on requiring the publication of full resolutions at the time of first reading to give shareholders a chance to ask questions and express opinions in the weeks leading up to the second resolution and the eventual Board vote. The question was only asked of candidates who had not previously served on the Board.

Many of the candidates who answered took the opportunity of the question to advocate for more transparency in the community in the form of more open Board meetings and televised meetings, as well as the publication of first resolutions.

Candidate Armfield called for the establishment of a (Continued on page 20)

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The HARRIET TUBMAN INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC CLUB

SUPPORTS THE TEAM FOR CHANGE RE-ELECT

Bernard Cylich

Andrea Leslie

ELECT

Lambright

Sebastian Ulanga

Charles Phipps

Building 21 Association President

CTSAH President Co-op City Little League Coach Coalition Against MTA Cuts co-Chair

Building 1 Association President

THEY PLEDGE TO SUPPORT: • • • •

A FAIR BIDDING PROCESS FOR A MANAGEMENT CONTRACT OPEN AND TELEVISED BOARD MEETINGS THE SAVING OF MILLIONS BY EMPLOYING RIVERBAY STAFF INSTEAD OF OUTSOURCING ESTABLISHING A YOUTH/COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE FORMER CINEMA/BINGO HALL

VOTE

FOR ALL

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CANDIDATES!

Ellos van hacer una diferencia. Vota para ellos!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. in your building lobby.

Paid for by Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, 100 Elgar Place #30B, Bronx, NY 10475; Patricia Bonaparte, Treasurer

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Public Safety Blotter: May 8-May 11, 2013 M a y 11, 100 Alcot t P la ce Two juveniles were taken into custody and turned over to their parents/ guardians after they were found loitering on the roof of the building.

M a y 11, 100 Asch L oop Two males were placed under arrest for loitering in a stairway and possession of marijuana.

M a y 11, 99 E in st ein L oop CCPD placed one female under arrest for assaulting her mother. She was remanded to the Bronx Central Booking and her mother had minor injuries and refused medical aid.

M a y 10, 140 Deb s P la ce CCPD officers were moving a group loitering in this area when one of the individuals refused to comply and was subsequently

placed under arrest for disorderly conduct.

M a y 08, 4100 H u t ch in son R iver P a r k wa y E a st CCPD received notification of a woman calling for help from within her apartment. With the assistance of the FDNY, a forced entry was conducted where the woman was found on the floor unable to get up. After being helped up, the woman refused medical aid.

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Building 13 Association Coming soon on Saturday, June 22 (rain date: June 29th) from noon - 6:00 p.m. at the Park between Carver Loop and Casals Place is Summer Fun Day with Buildings 11, 12, 13 and 14, in collaboration with Riverbay Community Relations. The event is a Block Party to celebrate a united community. Can you Name That Tune? Can You Salsa? Do you LOVE watermelon.

Are you in shape to run? Join us and enjoy an afternoon of games, music, and other fun activities. Everything is FREE to the community, while supplies last. To participate in games, waiver forms must be signed.

The buildings will be pre-selling Co-op City, Summer Fun T shirts. There will be 50 FREE T-Shirts to the first youth to arrive. Volunteer shirts will be yellow and sold at a slightly higher price.

The cost for adults is $10 (S, M, L, XL) and $12 for 2X and above. Youth shirts cost $8 (S, M, L). The deadline for payment is June 5th. When ordering, please indicate the number and size shirts you want along with pay-

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors: We don’t know how to deal with our failure to have our Pre-Mother’s Day Cake Sale this year.

For 10 years, we have had this event – it has always been a happy occasion. This year, your board members had health problems, in addition to not receiving responses from you, our Association members. We asked for your help; we asked you to call and let us know if you were going to participate. The telephone number was on the flyers placed on ALL FLOORS near the elevators and in the lobby. For those who did respond personally, we say “Thanks!” – we will try again.

The change over from heat to air conditioning has begun. If you need assistance in servicing your convectors, please call Maintenance.

R E M I N D E R : Riverbay Board election time is here – election date is MAY 22. Please participate in this very important election. It affects you, you and especially you.

As a cooperator, your vote sets the tone for future activities here in Co-op City.

Hope you all had a joyful Mother’s Day; Happy birthday to all May celebrants; and to those under the weather, Spring is making its way here – get out and enjoy the warmer weather. Remember, be a good neighbor.

— C e l e s t i n e Wi t h e y

No Co-op City Times? Call 347440-6377 or 646.261.1761; on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

ment. You will receive your shirt prior to the day of the event. Check the bulletin board for lobby collection dates or purchase your shirt at the monthly Association meeting. Support our community entrepreneurs. If you are in need of shirts and other items for an event, you can contact Mr. Jeff Watkins from Bldg. 14 at 914-434-7103.

Thanks to Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Benedetto, Attorney Stephen B. Kaufman, Stop and Shop, Rosenshein Realtors-Peartree Mall, Nestles Water, Allstate, Fairway, Zodiacs, Western Beef, JGC Basketball, the Dept. of Parks, Dept. of Sanitation, Fire Dept., Co-op City Public Safety, 45th Precinct, and Comm. Board 10 for their support. If you would like to volunteer to help on that day, please, do not hesitate to contact us.

T h e S a n d s C a s i n o/ Wi n er y / O u t l e t S h o p p i n g / B u ff e t B o n a n z a i n B e t h l e h e m , Pa . event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner on Saturday, September 14,

leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by casino subject to change). Cost: $85, $45 by June 15, and $40 by August 1. The outlet stores are on the premises. Drink a little wine, win a lot of money, catch a sale and eat well at the buffet.

Who could ask for more?

H a r r a h ’ s C a s i n o a n d Wa r m d a d d y ’ s S o u l F o o d D i n n e r / J a z z a n d B l u e s C l u b in Chester, Pennsylvania. The second payment of $50 is due by May 31.

Checks for 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 Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work.

— N a n cy S a n ti a g o

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New Leadership Will Make a Difference Dear cooperators, I am looking forward to new leadership for this community and for the Board of Directors and, therefore, endorse “ T H E T E A M F OR C H A N G E .”

These candidates include: Andrea Leslie, Bernard Cylich, Lambright, Sebastian Ulanga and Charles Phipps.

Please participate in this democratic process and vote on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. I trust that you have read the candidates’ statements and/or attended the candidates forums and association meetings. The voting will begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. in the building lobbies. Voters will be eligible for a $100 prize in a random drawing. You must be in it to win it. So, be sure to vote and take your neighbors with you.

New Boa rd Di rec t or O r ie nta t ion Since there has been no Board Director orientation in the four years that I have been a Board Director, I suggest that all “new” Directors be given the following information: (1) The latest Financial Report submitted by the Director of Finance; (2) The latest Auditor’s Report; (3) Board Minutes for the last two Board meetings; (4) Board of Directors Flow Chart; (5) A list of the 16

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Francine Reva Jones Secretary

Board Committees and their goals. I believe that this would do a great deal to welcome new Board Directors.

M ayora l Candi da te s It was exciting to have the Mayoral candidates visit Co-op City, thanks to the invitations by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Councilman Andy King. We were addressed by NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Comptroller John Liu, Bill Thompson and Bill de Blasio. Also, NYC Council member Letitia James, who couldn’t make it to Co-op City last week when the candidates for Public Advocate appeared, made a point to make her voice heard in our community.

All of the candidates addressed Co-op City issues, such as the high cost we pay to test for asbestos; the lack of adequate bus transportation since the MTA

cuts were put into effect; lack of adequate police and sanitation services, although we pay our fair share of taxes; Metro North Railroad Station in Section 5; the new stores coming to the Bay Plaza Mall, bike lanes on Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Blvd.; a youth center, and more. Many cooperators asked questions and received enthusiastic responses.

He lpi ng Cooper a t or s I received a call from a cooperator whose apartment is on the second floor and whose window was broken in January, 2013. She complained that she reported the damage and was having a difficult time getting someone to repair it, even though the Riverbay workers had been to her apartment three times to measure the window. I contacted the General Manager for her, and approximately two weeks later, her window was fixed. She was very pleased when she called me to say that her window was fixed. She is a happy cooperator now.

P ow er o f A t to r n ey It is very important to keep in touch with your family and loved ones. I received a letter from a gentleman who was concerned as to the whereabouts of

his 85 year old aunt and needed to confirm whether or not she still resided in Co-op City. Although he provided the name and address of his aunt, I was informed by Riverbay that another family member had Power of Attorney and that he should contact that family member. He was not pleased with the response and wrote to me again. I urged him to contact the person with the Power of Attorney or other family members who might have more information. In her experience as a Social Worker, Director Evelyn Turner was very helpful. If you have family members, especially elderly, in Co-op City or anywhere, be sure that their relevant documents are in order and all is taken care of according to their wishes so that there is no guessing as to what they want or what will happen to them.

I hope that all mothers enjoyed Mother’s Day last Sunday.

If you have an issue that cannot be resolved through your building association or your CSO, you may contact me and I will try to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718671-5957.

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Re-Elect

RE-ELECT HELEN ATKINS to Riverbay Board of Directors

Helen Atkins

• Successfully obtained $621M refinancing loan guaranteed by HUD under administration of President Atkins, saving Co-op City millions in future interest payments • Will continue improving co-generation plant which has made Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and has saved over $18M a year • Pledges to continuing essential services to cooperators in the most cost effective manner • Promises to upgrade and streamline Restoration Department process to ensure repairs are made in a timely, responsible manner • Will use savings from HUD refinancing, which ensures Co-op City remains in affordable Mitchell-Lama Housing program, to complete crucial capital projects to improve our quality of life here Re-Elect

Elect

Elect

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Raymond Tirado

Leslie Peterson

William “Bill” Gordon

Emanuel Armfield

Paid for by Helen Atkins

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Exercise your right and vote this Wednesday The major debates are over and now it up to each of you...VOTE - If you are eligible. Building Presidents, please reach out to cooperators in your building and encourage each eligible cooperator to VOTE! This is a very important election and the results will have an impact on the entire community. Please review the flyers and viewpoints by candidates carefully. They all have one thing in common - They LOVE & CARE about

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the Past - Present & Future. We must consider our history as we make Assistant Secretary our decisions.

It’s been a year for me and those of you who read my viewpoints are aware of my advocacy for fairness and the Democratic process.

Also, please know that Committee Chairmanships will depend on the next President.

Thanks to ALL cooperators who took the time out of their busy schedule to attend the

Evelyn Turner

Building 27 Association Hello, everyone, Spring is in the air, our flowers, trees, plants are gorgeous, much thanks to our gardeners of Co-op City. The Building 27 Association will have its last meeting, May 23, 7 p.m. in Bldg. C rear lobby. The next meeting will convene after the summer in September. However, there will be a game night scheduled for Friday night, June 7th. Watch for the flyer postings. The Entertainment Committee will bring information concerning the fundraising events during this meeting.

The association also wants to thank all cooperators who paid their annual dues of $5 on Friday, April 5. Let the fun begin with the DRAWING to be held at the May 23 meeting.

R E M I N D E R : Each cooperator that paid their annual dues of $5, their bldg. number and apt. number has been entered in the drawing to win $25. If your apt. number is drawn, then you are a WINNER. You need not be present to win. NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER. On May 22, Riverbay will have its Board of Director Election in the lobbies of each building. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE. Every vote counts, it is your voice to make a difference.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sick and shut-in, and to all that are in bereavement, we offer our deepest sympathies.

Have a safe and wonderful summer and may it be filled with PEACE AND LOVE. —H . O ve r m a n

Congratulations, Andre!

The Coulter family is proud to announce that their son and grandson, Andre Coulter, earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Individual studies and will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration-Sports Management from State University of New York- Alfred State College in Alfred, NY during their commencement exercises on May 19.

Coulter was a student-athlete on the Men’s Football team, playing the position of running back.

He is the active President of Psi Delta Omega Fraternity and President of the Business Professionals of America Club. Coulter is a life-long resident of Co-op City and is the son of Angie Coulter and the grandson of George & Helen Coulter. Andre graduated from the Macy Math & Science program at DeWitt Clinton High School. He is a former Summer youth intern with the Riverbay Corporation where he worked in Computer Services.

Andre plans to pursue a career managing a sports team and/or arena.

We are extremely proud of you, Andre, and wish you the very best in all of your future endeavors.

—M o m

Candidates’ Forums! Now you will be getting flyers under your door to provide you with additional information. Please VOTE for the candidate of YOUR choice. Maybe the upcoming year will be one of our BEST! It’s up to you!

If you wish my input or have questions for me, please contact me. I have missed only one (1) meeting during the past year and I know the issues.

VOTE - VOTE -VOTE - VOTE & Let’s close the polls on time!

Evelyn M. Turner - evelyntinez@aol.com, 718320-8088.

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The Best candidates for the Board Do you want to get rid of Management?

Do you want a Board that will cut the waste out of our budget and fight against, what I believe, are unnecessary increases? Do you want to have excellent representation on the Board? Do you want to have effective Board members that you can trust?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to vote for Frank Belcher, William Craft, and Dr. Singh.

C onti nue d Inc r e a s e s I believe that we’re going to continue to get increase after increase. And, unfortunately, we have some people that seem to not care about these increases and want this management company to stay here forever.

Now, please ask yourself why do you think some people want this management company to stay here.

Bes t Candid ates Let’s get something straight right now.

First, I believe, that this management company must get out of Co-op City. Second, in my opinion, we need no-nonsense, trustworthy Directors on this Board that will help this community.

Now, I will not endorse anyone unless I can clearly see that they’re dedicated and committed to cleaning up Co-op City and helping everyone here.

And, Frank Belcher, William Craft, and Dr. Singh are determined to accomplish these goals and make a positive difference here.

So please, let’s work together and vote for them.

Ot her Candid ates At this time, I cannot honestly endorse anyone else that is running for this Board.

Not one other person!

Now, without presenting a challenge, a majority of the Board stated they had to vote for a contract for our management

Candidate Forum shareholders club where issues can be discussed regularly among shareholders outside the presence of the Board.

Ulanga called for televised meetings, and regular open meetings with gallery sessions.

Peterson suggested that perhaps there should be townhall meetings with the Board outside the regular Board meetings.

Phipps advocated for both more open meetings and televised meetings.

Craft advocated for the printing of all resolutions and open forums saying, “Decisions should be based on the community’s intelligence and feedback.”

Lambright added that the full resolutions should be allowed to be printed and all Board meetings should be televised and open.

Belcher also advocated for the full publication of all resolutions and open meetings.

The next shareholder questioned the candidates on their position on the use of chemicals to control the geese population in the community.

Gordon said that he was in favor of continuing with the current policy of controlling the geese presence by spraying certain areas with a non-toxic repellent which does not harm geese.

Craft said that he would be in favor of bringing in other wildlife to help control the geese population naturally.

Santiago said that she was in favor of repelling the geese in ways that are proven

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Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer

company so that we could get the Wells Fargo loan. Okay, we heard that point.

However, I don’t agree with that point.

Nevertheless, the Board also voted for a so-called 1% increase for this community.

However, those Board members knew that this so-called 1% increase would raise questions at the state level.

Unfortunately, this same scenario happened two years ago when the Board sent in a so-called 1% increase to the state and the state issued two 3% increases.

Then, the next thing that you heard was, “Oh, the state issued those increases. We sent in a budget that only called for a 1% increase and the state came back with 3 percent. We can’t tell the state what to do.”

Nonsense!

Therefore, the best advice that I can give this community is to vote for Frank Belcher, William Craft, Dr. Singh first.

Then, choose two new candidates, that are not board members, from the ‘Team for Change.’

Now again, this is not an endorsement for anyone on the ‘Team for Change.’

However, at least you’ll have some new faces on the Board.

Vo t e Please be assured that you have good people here that truly want to help you,

your family, and this entire community to get better. However, we need you to please come out and vote.

Now, did you vote in the past and things did not work out and you were angry?

Hey, I can understand the way that you feel. However, we have to stand together and fight to make this community better.

So, please remember that everything starts with you and the good people that you elect. Therefore, you can be assured that I’m not giving up. And, I will fight as hard and as long as it takes to make sure that we have one of the best communities in NYC. So, please, come downstairs on Wednesday, May 22, and vote.

Em p lo y m e n t O p p o r tu n itie s I’m glad to see that we’re posting jobs in this paper. However, I’m very concerned about the entire employment process here.

So, I must ask: Who is controlling the hiring of job candidates? This is a very troubling concern here.

A rti c le C ha n ge s You’re only reading a fraction of the information that I write because my articles have been sliced, diced, chopped, and nearly dropped, according to the Election Rules, which I do not agree with.

These so-called election rules must be changed. And, the entire election process must be changed.

Look, each election costs about $100,000. And, don’t even think about holding the election over for another day because something happened.

Anyway, this current system does not benefit this community. Therefore, I’m going to see if we can change these socalled election rules and get a better voting system.

A B e t t e r Vo t i n g S y s t e m Just like you receive your carrying charges in the mail, we can develop a system whereby you can vote in a similar manner.

So, you can place your carrying charges in one envelope. Then, you can place your voting ballot in another envelope.

Thereafter, we can have a special committee to sort both packages and complete the voting process.

Sure, there will be technicalities.

However, the voting process will be far less costly. And, the biggest problem that we can solve is low voter turnout.

So, instead of scraping by with about 5,000 votes, we can probably get around 12,000 votes.

There will be no one in the lobby, no voting machines, and no one feeling embarrassed because someone made a negative comment to them about anything concerning voting.

Clos e Please understand that we must get new leadership on this Board. So, please help us to clean up Co-op City by voting for Frank Belcher, William Craft, and Dr. Singh first.

Then, choose two new candidates from the ‘Team for Change.’

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message.

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

join a political slate he did not believe in and he turned it down even though he knew if he did he probably would have been elected.

Peterson said she totally relies on her own personal beliefs and makes her decisions based on what is best for the shareholders, not what is best for her.

Phipps said that the first priority should be belief in yourself and your values.

Tirado said, “My morals, my character, my upbringing is all that I am,” and added that a person’s integrity is his most important possession.

Armfield added that having integrity as a Board Director includes having the courage to take the unpopular position because you believe it is right and what is best for the community.

Former Board Director Nels Grumer asked two current Board Directors, Bernie Cylich and Andrea Leslie, why they voted no or abstained on the approval of lease renewals for two community churches at a recent Board meeting. Both answered that the rental price being charged by Riverbay to the churches far exceeded the maximum price as set by prior Riverbay resolutions which have not been amended. They said the lease renewals were therefore a violation of Riverbay procedures. They both said they declined to provide a yes vote because of the principle of maintaining the integrity of the cooperation’s by-laws and resolutions.

Another questioner gave each of the current Board Directors a chance to explain

their committee positions and their accomplishments in those positions.

Tirado highlighted his work on the Security Committee and as Chair of the Historical Committee and pointed to a number of policies and endeavors which he sponsored, including the reduced holiday parking fees, and the ATM machines in the community centers.

Santiago pointed to her work on the Sales, Security and Commercial Leasing Committees.

Cylich pointed to the recent passage of the historic HUD loan which he said has stabilized Riverbay’s budget and also pointed to the resolution mandating the installation of ADA compliant front doors and also recent work to have environmentally friendly smoke detectors purchased by the corporation. He added his current investigation into the top soil used on Riverbay’s new Greenway.

Leslie pointed to her past work on the Contract Compliance Committee and the youth.

The next shareholders asked the candidates for their position of the recent decision to allow Marion Scott representatives to be present when a recent vote was taken as to if a new search for management should commence.

All the candidates present said they should not have been allowed to remain in the room as the Board was voting. Tirado added that the Board should never be intimidated by Management.

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not to be harmful to the environment.

Leslie answered by saying the geese were here long before Co-op City and they have a right to be here, but she would like to see a more effective job of cleaning their droppings.

Tirado said he believes that the current program is not successful and he would like to see a more effective method of clean-up used.

Armfield said that the birds are part of the environment and they should not be removed or tampered with.

Ulanga said he believes that steps must be taken to keep the geese population under control in a responsible way.

Peterson added that she would like to see a way to have the geese removed to the adjacent park land. She added that we have to consider the increasing cost of water in New York City before advocating for additional cleaning procedures.

Cylich said the geese are part of living in a natural environment, but he said Riverbay should explore different avenues for controlling them without hurting the environment or the geese.

Lambright said the ineffective method currently under use costs too much.

Belcher suggested using collies as a way to scare away the geese.

The next questioner asked the candidates if they would compromise their personal beliefs for political or personal gain.

All the candidates said they would not.

Cylich said that in the past he was asked to

Don’t forget to VOTE this Wednesday, May 22nd, for the Riverbay Board of Directors!!!

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Jewish War Veterans Post 500 There will be a meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on Sunday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at the Seven Seas Restaurant in the Bartow Shopping Center.

After the meeting, we will participate in the Co-op City Memorial Day Observances.

At the Bronx County Jewish War Veterans Convention, which was held on May 5th, the following members were

installed as officers of Post 500: Marvin Warm, Commander; Leon Weinstein, Sr. Vice Commander; and Alan Kalter, Jr., Vice Commander.

Due to the Manhattan VA Hospital still not completely repaired, the next Department of New York JWV meeting will be held at the Bronx VA Hospital on Kingsbridge Road. — M a r v i n Wa r m

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REMINDER: Absentee ballots Absentee ballots for the 2013 Riverbay Board of Directors elections must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 21, 2013 to be counted in the May 22nd Board election. Ballots should be mailed to the Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Absentee ballots may also be hand-delivered to the Legal Department.

To request an absentee ballot, please call (718) 3203300, Ext. 3326, or come to the Reception Desk at the Bartow Administrative Office with proper identification.

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Examine carefully what you hear and read this election The time has come to make my endorsement for five candidates running this year for seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors. Without hesitation, I urge all shareholders to re-elect our President, Helen Atkins, and her running mates, Raymond Tirado, Leslie Peterson, Emanuel Armfield, and William “Bill” Gordon to ensure Co-op City remains the stable and wonderful community we all love.

Lately, as I hear different members of the Riverbay Board, it sounds like I’m hearing a tale of two cities. Co-op City is either the great place I call my home, where I raised four children, all the while paying affordable carrying charges, or if you listen to a few, it’s on the verge of collapse and nothing in the entire operation of Co-op City is done properly. Nothing is perfect, we all know that, and Co-op City is a city unto itself, so of course there are going to be problems from time to time, but in my opinion, we have a professional man-

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Al Shapiro agement staff that is more than up for the challenge.

If our managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, wasn’t considered a professional company with the qualifications to run an operation the size of Co-op City, and run it successfully without any major disasters I can see, then there’s no way that HUD and HCR would approve of Marion Scott remaining here. Further, HUD mandated that a contract be approved with Marion Scott as part of the $621 million mortgage refinancing agreement guaranteed by HUD, and underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank. And whether one wants to believe it or not, it’s

a fact that HUD and HCR both stated that the mortgage refinancing agreement could never have taken place without the ongoing, tireless efforts of Herb Freedman of Marion Scott Real Estate over the past three years.

I also think it’s important to keep in mind that under the mortgage refinancing agreement, the managing agent cannot be terminated by Riverbay, meaning any Board of Directors, but only by HCR and HUD. While the loan requirements do not specifically name any management company or person, it is quite clear that the agreement calls for a managing entity that has a minimum of five years experience managing comparable properties in terms of size, scale, complexity and regulatory requirements, and since there is no other cooperative the size of Co-op City, I think Marion Scott Real Estate more than fits the bill. Also, under the terms of the HUD mortgage refinancing

agreement, any management entirety must have the adequate staff to handle the job of managing day-to-day operations in Co-op City, as well as being able to post a fidelity bond of between $10 million and $33 million.

The fact that we received a $621 mortgage refinancing agreement with HUD was not a game, it was a serious financial agreement, and one with very clear stipulations concerning what is required on behalf of Riverbay. For me, the mortgage refinancing was a tremendous agreement and I would hate to see the welfare of our community jeopardized by anyone putting politics ahead of what’s best for Co-op City.

I encourage all shareholders to vote this coming Wednesday, May 22nd, because every vote counts and by this time next week, we will see who has been elected to serve three-year terms on the Riverbay Board. I only hope we won’t ever be in a position where we regret the results.

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association wants to thank everyone who signed up for membership for 2013. We will have another one in June.

This is the time to think about the

Directors that are running, please exercise your rights and vote. Vote wisely!

Our next meeting will be on June 10th at 7 p.m. Come out & join on some events we can have. Give us your ideas.

To the new cooperators, this is your building. Please feel free to come.

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To the ones that are celebrating occasions, congratulations!

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

To the bereaved families, you have our sympathy.

—Cl ar a C oston

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Vote responsibly on Wednesday, May 22 Fellow cooperators, this is it, the time to get ready to vote. The annual election Director’s for five candidates for the Riverbay Board is this coming Wednesday, May 22nd. In order to have a say in our community, it’s important that everyone votes. Strength comes in voting, and if you don’t vote, you have no right to complain. Strength in voting, meaning a high turnout, also shows that we are a force to be reckoned with, and maybe for once, our elected officials will begin to represent us and do things for our community which they should have been doing all along.

I listen to the candidates this year and I sincerely hope they will be better as Directors than they are as candidates because all I’ve been hearing is a lot of negativity, and half-truths, and almost downright lies. I’ve heard a lot of pie-in-the-sky promises and a lot of accusations about this, that, and the other, but rarely to almost never have I heard much positive about our community during this campaign.

As far as I can tell, it’s not a matter of one extreme or the other, but of coming together to do what’s best for Co-op City. We have problems in Co-op City, but we have also improved in many areas in recent years.

Privatization is no longer a threat and that was probably my biggest concern. Now because of the $621 million mortgage refinancing agreement guaranteed by HUD, and underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank, we will remain in the Mitchell-Lama Housing program for the next 35 years. This was an historic accomplishment, not to mention the millions of dollars we will be saving in interest payments over the years now that we are free of the New York Community Bank loan.

To be honest, I’m not sure I’ve heard any major, legitimate issues over the past month or so, however, some can’t help repeating the same talking points over and over again, hoping that by saying things enough that somehow people will start believing what is said.

All I can say is read the candidates’ statements in the Co-op City Times carefully and vote for who you think will best represent Co-op City for the next three years.

Don’t be bamboozled, or be dazzled by flash and false promises. Remember, many people say many things but that doesn’t necessarily make what they say true, sometimes far from it. I have always been independent and have never asked anyone for anything. I’m free to feel and believe what I want, I don’t owe anyone a thing; my main concern is, and has always been, to represent you, the cooperators, to the best of my ability. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I moved to Co-op City over

40 years ago because it offered safe and affordable housing, and as far as I’m concerned, it still does. I’m not sure where else you could find such spacious and wonderful apartments at an affordable cost, the best housing buy in New York City, with heat and hot water and electricity included.

We have our own Public Safety force, doing an admirable and professional job, and we have a cogeneration plant, which faces glitches here and there, but overall has saved us tremendous money and allowed us to no longer be held hostage to Con Ed when it comes to our utility costs.

My main goal is to concentrate on improving things in Co-op City, such as our Restoration Department and the way cooperators are serviced and receive repairs in a timely and correct manner. Marion Scott Real Estate has a valid contract, accepted by HUD and approved

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Tony Illis

Building 15B Association Thanks to all those cooperators who attended our meeting on May 7th when we hosted a Candidates’ Forum. The guests were candidates running for the Riverbay Board of Directors election.

We wish them all good luck! Please vote on Wednesday, May 22nd in the lobby.

Our next meeting will be in June.

VOTE MAY 22nd!!!!

—S a n d y K r a sn ove

Riverbay Board of Directors Elections this Wednesday, May 22nd 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. in your building lobby.

5,013 votes are needed for a quorum.

Please make sure you Vote!

by HCR, so I think it would be much more worthwhile to concentrate on improving conditions for cooperators in the here and now rather than wasting so much energy of a premature debate on creating a Search Committee for a managing agent and/or general manager, or creating a Search Committee for legal. That can always be done at the proper time.

This year is a difficult one, in my judgment. I support the following candidates and hope you will vote for Helen Atkins, William “Bill” Gordon, and Charles Phipps. As far as two other candidates, I leave that up to your choice and hopefully in a couple more weeks, the Board will be able to sit down and have a vision to sit down and work and support each other to maintain affordable housing, a safe community and environment, with heat, hot water, and electricity, and an enjoyable place to live for all of us.

Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association Mother’s Day was lovely here on Broun Place. We hope where ever you passed the day, it was just as beautiful. On Broun Place, a blink of the eye takes you to the senior exercise station and a great walk around the Greenway. It is really something to be grateful for in Co-op City.

Here are a few reminders: these days, they call it housekeeping when folks remind other folks about important things.

So here goes: It is time to decide about the Riverbay Board of Directors election; the main decision is what time of day will you get out to place your ballot.

Just so long as you exercise your vote that is the main thing. If you don’t vote, you really have no business complaining if your candidate doesn’t have enough ballots to get in.

However, if he/she loses and you have voted, you know the candidate lost fair and square.

You can be proud that as a cooperator of Co-op City, you have been responsible.

Thursday, April 25th, the Broun Place Townhouse Association hosted a candidates’ meeting and regular association meeting. The meeting really provided the candidates a platform to explain their issues and purposes.

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hopes you took advantage of the candidates’ community center meetings and debates, and learned more about the election and all the candidates. Thank you again to the great group of cooperators who attended our most recent meeting and for the important questions they raised. The next meeting is May 30, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 31, Bartow Community Center, and an agenda will be announced.

Please plan to attend the association meetings.

Thanks to the Buildings and Grounds Department, Broun Place was ready for a great Mother’s Day visual experience in plants and flowers. New blooms have

taken the place of the tulips whose colorful flowers leave us too fast. Please neighbors, keep up the recycling efforts and let’s pick up what others have dropped to keep our townhouse cluster clean.

We send sincere get well wishes to our neighbors recovering from surgery and illness and condolences to all who are going through the loss of someone dear and especially remembered over Mother’s Day. Special condolences and prayers are expressed to the McGee family; may they know no more sorrow.

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Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, June 15, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of 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.

H a r r a h ’s C a sin o We will be going to Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Pa. on Saturday, May 18.

First pick-up is from Dreiser Rehab at 8:30 a.m. sharp, back of the library on Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 8:50 a.m. All payments must be in now. Please bring your government

issued photo ID and be on time. No refunds. For information, call (718) 3200033.

R et u r n in g t o Aqu ed uct We will be returning to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, June 15. First pickup from Dreiser Rehab is at 1 p.m., back of the library on Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 1:30 p.m. $20 per person; No refunds. Call (917) 2095334 for reservations.

Not ice: All Sect ion 5 food pa n t r y p a r t icip a n t s 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 be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

L ob st er fest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Foxwood Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150.

Next payment due Friday, May 17. Seats going fast! Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation.

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

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

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

Volu n t eer s wa nt ed We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

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

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

Please don’t forget to vote on Wednesday, May 22, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., in your building lobby.

—Tony I llis

National Council of Negro Women General Membership meeting is tomorrow, Sunday, May 19th at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center.

Please come out and join us. Our special guest speaker will be Robin J. Miller, member and retired art educator with copies of her new book, entitled “ Rhythms of a Faithful Journey.”

Reminder: Members, please bring your canned goods to the meeting supporting our Youth Committee.

DeBra Oguamah, 1st VP of Co-op City Section, NCNW was honored at Gracie Mansion on April 17th, at a breakfast reception celebrating Immigrant Heritage Week. She was one of the recip-

ients of an award from the Citizens Committee for New York City.

New p r ogr a m : “Teens Workshop” – Teen ages 12-17 are invited for open discussions today, Saturday, May 18th and every Saturday thereafter from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open discussion to include hair, skincare, social etiquette and so

much more! Be prepared to enjoy yourself…laugh…Meet new friends and more importantly learn from each other.

Location: Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. For more information, call 646-285-8699 or 718-320-2366.

Happy birthday to our May members!

—M a xin e Su lliva n

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The Retirees’ 41st Annual luncheon will be held on Wed., June 19th at the beautiful Marina Del Rey, featuring Carol/DAD Productions, from noon – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $75. Please advise if transportation is needed. (Contacts: Beverly Waller and Ida Morton, 718-379-0377).

T R AVE L E VE NT S: (Departing from Dreiser Loop). Come join us on the following dates: • May 22nd (Wed.), RESORTS WORLD Casino. Price: $30. Rebate: TBD. (Departure: 12:00 p.m. SHARP!) Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784.

• June 29th (Sat.), SENIOR DAY Picnic, Holiday Hill. Price: $75.

This beautiful 200-acre resort has been providing first-class food, service, facili-

ties and entertainment for many years. The RETIREES would love to have you join us for a day of fun and relaxation filled with music, games, and endless mouth-watering food. Traveling by coach bus and seats are filling up. Final payment due.

(Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784).

• Sept. 16th -18th, (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 days/2 nights).

During your tour, you’ll see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital.

Photo stops are made at major Washington, DC monuments including the White House photo opportunity.

Price: $319 double/$399 single.

(Contacts: Beverly James, 718-3790377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-

4784).

NOT E : Deposit $75+ accepted for Washington, DC trip to hold your seat.

Final payment due August 8th.

• Nov. 12th & 13th (Tues. & Wed.) OVERNIGHT CASINO GETAWAY, CT. Price: $129 double/$179 single. 2 days/1 night. Play at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos and stay overnight at Howard Johnson Inn. (Casino bonus and 3 meals), eat, and stop and shop at Olde Mistick Village.

Transportation on Coach Bus. Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784.

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : MOTOWN, the musical, at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre. Sign up - WAIT LIST. Thursdays (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom

19. After 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718671-8637.

The RETIREES’ Clubroom is located at Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 19, Bronx, New York 10475 (718379-0377). The next (and last) General Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 5.

Vacation months: July and August.

GO O D AND W E L FAR E : Say hello to Miriam Henson who is in the Workmen’s Circle Rehab Center.

Get well wishes to all members for a quick recovery and know that you are thought of warmly. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

“When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.”

—C la u d et t e Da vis

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American Legion Post 1871 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 that will be celebrating their birthday in May: Rolf W. Brume, Dennis Dunlop, Carl A. Jones, Antonio Codrington, Larry W. Jackson, James S. Lee, Charles Lirio, Reginald E. McKissck, James H. Montgomery, Mark R. Scheer, Esau M. Simmons, Pablo Santiago, Otis D. Simmons and Cecil A. Williams. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

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

In case you came back from another planet, there will be

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Just two important reminders for this weekend: The first reminder is the Summer Fun Day Tee Shirt Sale. Tee-shirts for the Summer Fun Day will be sold this weekend in the building lobby on Friday, May 17th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 a.m.

– 1:00 p.m. Youth sizes small, medium and large will sell for $8, and adult sizes small, medium, large and extra-large will sell for $10, while sizes 2-X and 3-X will cost $12.

Building 14 cooperators will have the option of paying half of the cost now and the balance in two weeks when the second sale event is held May 31st and June 1st. All tee shirts have to be pre-paid in full by Saturday, June 1st; they will be distributed prior to the Summer Fun Day event. A color photo of the event logo is in the lobby bulletin board.

The second reminder is the NYC Bike Bonanza being held today, Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the basketball courts at Bellamy Loop. Local biking and transportation organizations work with local communities to sponsor Bike Bonanzas across New York City. It’s truly a family affair.

I M P O RTANT: The May 22nd Association meeting will be postponed due to elections for the Riverbay Board. Five candidates will be voted in. We strongly encourage all eligible cooperators to cast their ballots and make their voices heard.

If you have any questions about the Summer Fun Day or about the Association in general, please feel free to contact me at theab4c@hotmail.com.

Congratulations to graduates – big and small! Have a great week.

—J D Fer gu son

Building 21 Association Our last meeting was tremendous. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown to us at this time, the details were not published in the Co-op City Times.

Our next meeting will definitely be just as exciting.

We will have two special guests: Francine R. Jones, currently Secretary of the Riverbay Board/President of the African-American Association of Co-op City and Ebony Rae President/founder of “A Rae of Sunshine.”

Both will allow for an interesting evening.

Remember to vote this year in this important election. As shareholders, we have a responsibility to be part of the process. There are some great incentives for those who participate.

We are contemplating whether you want us to continue throughout the summer. Please come to the next meeting this Tuesday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Your input is vital to our success.

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

a general meeting on May 18th, Saturday, at 11 a.m. sharp, please arrive on time. The VA launches a new hotline for female veterans. This hotline is exclusively for women veterans to answer questions about services like health care, education benefits and claims. The contact number is (855) 829-6636. Some women veterans may not know about high-quality VA care and services available to them. The number of women has doubled in 12 years since using VA benefits from 160,000 in 2000 to 354,000 in 2012, and the VA officials believe the figure will keep climbing.

Do you know how often the average person checks their cell phone? You’re stranded on a desert island and you were able to smuggle one item of contraband. Did you take your favorite jams, bubbly and caviar? Nope. If you’re being honest, most of us will have brought an internet-connected mobile device. The average mobile users check their cell phone every six and a half minutes,

according to Nokia.

Foods to help you slim down: Avocados, this fruit is a great source of slowing digested monounsaturated fat, which releases hormones that help you feel fuller longer.

Olive oil is filled with potent antioxidants, this helps target belly fat and it’s good to eat with salad mixed with vinegar too. Yogurt, this helps to boost your energy and it’s diet friendly too.

A good picture to see is “Iron Man 3.” If you like space movies, I think you will enjoy this movie.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, when a two year old hands you a toy phone, you answer it. Do you know the three times that people go to church? When they are hatched, matched and dispatched.

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

—R icha r d I . L a wson , J r.

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African-American Association Gener a l M em ber ship M eeting – Thanks to all who attended the general membership meeting on Saturday. The following is a brief summary: Roger Toppin reported that through the Association’s Jobs Workshops, one person was hired and begins on Monday. **Our Education Instructor, Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, is featured in the dvd called “Hidden Colors” which members are entitled to receive. **All other programs are going well. **Like us on Facebook: “Coopcity Africanamericanassoc.“ An n ou n cem en t s & Upd a t es ** Riverbay Board of Directors News: All were reminded to vote in the Board race on May 22nd. ** Central Park Five - The case was adjourned to June 18th 2:30 p.m., Federal Courthouse, 500 Pearl St., NYC. ** Ramarley Graham trial began and will continue on Wed. 5/15/13, 8:30 a.m., Bronx Criminal Courthouse, 265 E. 161 St., Bronx.

New Business - We welcomed two new members. ** Comments on Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar - The statements were that the combination of wholistic information, entertainment and food were fantastic. The fresh fruit juices were great also.

** Scholarship Awards Program - We will offer two $400 scholarships to be presented at our next meeting, Sunday, June 9th at 4 p.m. ** Music Appreciation Program - This program was approved. Watch for registration dates. ** AAA Spring Spelling Bee - This will be for midschoolers next Spring. ** Co-op City Fair, June 2 - The Association will participate. Please stop by to greet us. ** Donate to Truman H.S. Senior Trip to S.A. If donations are being accepted, the Association will make a donation. ** Broadway show: “Motown: The Musical” for Aug. 18th, 3 p.m. – Tickets: $80. A few are still available. ** S.T.E.M. Summer Youth Program - Rev. Deborah Jenkins; Call 718-644-0951. ** Ebony Lambright is the Association’s new Liaison.

She has already helped complete the Riverbay scheduling forms. ** Nominations for New Officers 2013-15: President: Reva Jones, Accepted; Vice-President: Tentatively, Deborah Nelson-Brown; Secretary: Open; Treasurer:

Tentatively, Sandra Mitchell. ** May birthdays: We saluted the honorable El Haaj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) whose birthday was May 19th. There is an annual pilgrimage from Harlem to his gravesite in Westchester County. Happy birthday to Keith, our new member, whose birthday is on May 16th.

Many happy returns.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS. All enjoyed dinner and a Mother’s Day cake.

Meeting information to continue next week.

Next Meeting: SUNDAY, 6/9, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, Room 15.

Telephone: 718-379-5555. If you cannot attend, you may obtain updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “Co-op City African —F r a n cin e R . J on es American Assoc.”

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit I.R.S. tax-exempt organization located here in Co-op City and founded by long-time Co-op City resident Mark Bruh is coordinating its next major project, a “National Candle Lighting Memorial For ALL U.S. Soldiers From 1775 to Present” to take place on the Section 1 Greenway Main Stage on Sunday evening, May 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This solemn service is separate from Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day Service which is held every Memorial Day weekend behind the Bartow Community Center. Our event is strictly a candle light memorial service with music, poems and readings of letters written by soldiers back to their loved ones throughout the his-

tory of this country’s involvement in various conflicts, i.e. Civil War, World War ll, Vietnam.

We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in doing some of the readings for this solemn event. This is particularly noteworthy for those in or outside of the community who are Afghanistan, Iraq and even Vietnam War veterans. If you are a veteran and you want to attend this event in your service uniform, we truly welcome and firmly encourage you to do so. We truly feel this would bring this vast community in closer touch of the sacrifices that millions of men and women have made over centuries of conflict in making this “ultimate sacrifice.”

Music, poems and readings will represent the var-

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 M a ilin g a d d r ess: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station Bronx, NY 10475 P r esid en t : Jerome Rice Ad d r ess: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36. P h on e: (718) 320-3210 O ffice h ou r s: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00-2:00 E m a il: naacpccity2210@gmailcom ANNO UNC E M E NT S: Newly elect ed officer s: President: Jerome L. Rice St Vice President: Joyce Wilson Secretary: Brenda Brown Asst. Secretary: Carole Haque Treasurer: Hermena Smith Asst. Treasurer: Terry Gavin Notice is hereby given that the officers will serve March 2013-2015. Please

direct all correspondence inquiries, etc. to the mailing address.

Application for membership available at all membership meetings and can be requested by mail or phone.

Up com in g C a len d a r of E ven t s a t E in st ein C om m u n it y C en t er : May 25 - Stop & Frisk Survival Series Part 1, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Room 36 26 - General Membership Meeting, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Room 36 June 5 - Executive Committee Meeting, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Room 36 23 - Membership Meeting, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Room 36 ALL ARE WELCOME! —Br en d a Br own

ious major conflicts that the U.S. was involved in and we hope that this large and quite diversified community comes out greatly on this evening to show their very strong support. We are in dire need of volunteers to not only hand out flyers, but to post them in your respective buildings, pass on to your neighbors and friends, whether they live in Co-op City or not, and to present to your building associations and community civic groups.

Please contact me at (646) 359-7723 or you can email at Mark.Bruh@gmail.com or Emily Toro at goldielox59@aol.com.

—M a r k P. Br u h

Thurs., May 23

Wed., May 22

Tues., May 21

Mon., May 20

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Bartow

Einstein

Library 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Room 31 New – ZUMBA Class 10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 – 4 p.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 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2 – 4 p.m.

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Jazz Dance & Music Class 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 31 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9;00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Stay Well Exercise 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11:00am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Bingo 1:00 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dreiser

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30am 11:30am, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 2

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Library

Dominoes

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

10 a.m., Rm. 45

Chat Session

Stay Well Exercise

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

10 -11 a.m., Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

11 a.m., Rm. 49

Word Games

Bingo

Line Dancing every Thurs. 10–11a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

9:30 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 1:00 pm-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

1 p.m., Rm. 49

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Basic Computer Training w/Bernice 10 - 11:30 a.m., Rm 35

Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile 9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31

Jazz, Dance & Music Class

Fri., May 24

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 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cellphone & iPad Training course 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

10:00am-11:15am, Rm. 31

Sing along Carrington

w/Charles

11:00am-12:00pm Rm. 31

Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 12:30 – 1:30pm, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10:00am, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45; 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10:00 -11:30am, Rm. 49

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30 pm, Rm. 8 Schedule subject to changes without notice*

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Tuesdays

Bowling

Bartow Dreiser $5 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. $15 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

1st Mondays:

PICK-UP TIMES Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips, please call: (718) 320-2066 New Payment Schedule - Payments trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Kosher

Date:

Turkey meatloaf Brown gravy Baked potato in skin Mixed vegetables

Mon., May 20

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

BBQ chicken Baked sweet potatoes Kale

Whole wheat bread Apple sauce

Alt Turkey salad

Orange juice ¼ Chicken cacciatore Tilapia w/sauce Spaghetti w/parsley Basil w/peppers and garlic Whole wheat cous cous Italian cut green beans Peas and carrots Alt: Vegetable Liver

Tues., May 21

Orange pineapple juice Braised beef/gravy Kasha and bow ties Carrots

Wed., May 22

Thurs., May 23 Fri., May 24

Alt Egg salad Home made baked Breaded filet of Sole Broccoli soufflé Parsley red whole potatoes Alt Tuna fish Apple juice Roasted chicken Brown rice and mushrooms Creamed spinach w/garlic Alt: Gefilte fish

Whole wheat bread Tangerine

Meatloaf w/gravy Smashed red potatoes Creamed cauliflower and pearl onions

Whole wheat bread Banana

Pork spare ribs Fried brown rice Italian blend

Whole wheat bread Peaches and pears

Split pea w/ham soup Turkey salad plate Greek whole wheat Pasta salad Romaine/avocado Red onion salad

Whole wheat roll Orange

Effective April 1, 2013 - Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that the members please call their center in order to register for lunch for the week. Registr a tion for lu n ch a da y in a dva n ce h a s been discon tin u ed.

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

Upcoming Events/Trips At tent ion all senior s: There will be no refunds for all trips.

To register for trips, please call (718) 3202066, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Effective Apr il 1 – Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest.

I nter gener at ional Pr ogr am - JASA is seeking individuals interested in participating in an oral history service-learning art project involving Co-op City youths and senior citizens. If interested in participating, or to learn more, please contact Yamit Alpern Kol, JASA NORC Director, 718-320-2066.

(F R E E ) Dia b et es Self M a n a gem en t Wor k sh op s – Please join us for a 6-week program – May 6, 13 & 20, June 10, 17, & 24, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 8. Contact: Yamit Alpern Kol, JASA NORC Director, 718-320-2066. (10 seats available).

(FR EE) Diabet es C omm unit y Pr ogr a m – Mondays at 1 p.m. through July 1, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25. Contacts: Yael Reich, 347-886-2940 or Yamit Alpern Kol, 718-3202066.

Come Celebrate the first day of summer at the Magnificent Marina del Rey! Friday, June 21, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; $65.

Includes Cocktail Hour of deluxe smorgasbord table, carving station, soda, fruit juices and cocktails served throughout the afternoon, dinner choice of Sea Bass, prime ribs, Salmon or chicken, Francese, vegetables, coffee, tea and desserts. Round trip transportation included. Pick-ups: TBA. M oh ega n Sun C asin o – Tu esd ay, J u n e 4 - $30 – 6 hours at the Casino – Includes round trip transportation, box breakfast, $15 for food and $15 for wheel. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 9:00; Einstein, 9:15 and Bartow, 9:30. To reserve a seat, please call the Bartow office, 718-320-2066. Coach Bus. M a r iachi Real de M exico – Wednesday, J une 5, 42 free seat, first come, first serve Mariachi Real de Mexico present the quintessential Mexican folk derived music with a full mariachi band of violinists, guitarists and

singers performing traditional and popular Mariachi songs including Cielito Lindo (beautiful sky), Viva Mexico(Long Live Mexico) and Canta, Canta(Sing, Sing) in celebration and understanding of United States cultural neighbor to the South and build identity and community pride. Pick-ups: Bartow at 9:45, Dreiser at 10:00 and Einstein 10:15. To reserve a seat, call Bartow at 718-320-2066.

Deer Pa r k (Tanger Out let) – Fr ida y, May 31st - $15 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein – 9:00 a.m. To reserve a seat, please call the Bartow office at 718-320-2066 (18 seats available).

M or n in g E xt r avaga nza @ Dr eiser Senior C ent er – Fr iday, M a y 31 - $2 Auditorium “B,” 177 Dreiser Loop. Doors open 9:45 a.m. – entertainment promptly 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Featuring Fashions by Raymonde - Crocheting Group & Modeling Fashions. Alluring Fashions by Raymonde & Sewing circle, Mother’s Day performance by Dreiser Drama Bunch, special guest appearance by the Gents of Co-op City.

M a y 27t h —J A SA C los ed for M em or ia l Da y Weight M a na gem ent Suppor t Gr oup Next meeting: Monday, May 20th – 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25. Every Monday.

Facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Contact JASA, 718-320-2066.

C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - Next meeting Tuesday, May 28th - 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave, Room 31. 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. Facilitated by a social worker.

Contact JASA, 718-320-2066.

Disa bility Suppor t /Socia lization G r oup – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more info., contact John Sullivan at 718-671-2090, Ext. 2142. Transportation provided, if available.

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AARP Chapter #4997

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 5/20/13 – 5/26/13 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Zumba Fitness Yoga/Pilates Belly Dancing Line dancing

Monday, 5/20 – 6:15 pm Tuesday, 5/21 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, 5/22 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 5/23 – 7:00 pm

2 2 2 2

Aerobics

A

Zumba

Monday-Wednesday, 5/20-5/22 7:30 pm Thursday, 5/23 – 8:00 pm

Co-op City Elite Society Club

Meeting

Tuesday, 5/21 – 6:00 pm

8

Cooperators United

Meeting

Tuesday, 5/21 – 7:00 pm

28

Bible Study

Sunday, 5/26 – 10:00 am

2

Deeper Life Church

Worship

Tuesday, 5/21 – 5:00 pm

1

District Council # 37

Meeting

Thursday, 5/23 – 6:00 pm

1

Game

Wednesday, 5/22 – 1:00 pm

9

Meeting

Tuesday, 5/21 – 6:00 pm

8

Faith @ Work Church

Bible Study Worship

Wednesday, 5/22 – 5:00 pm Sunday, 5/26 – 8:00 am

8 8, 10

Greater Love Cathedral Church

Worship Bible Study Youth Worship

Sunday, 5/26 - 2:00 pm Wednesday, 5/22 - 6:00 pm Friday, 5/24 -

1

Greater New York Girl Scouts

Meeting

Friday, 5/24 – 5:00 pm

1, 2, 9, 10

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 5/26 – 10:00 am Wednesday, 5/22 – 6:00 pm

4&9 10

African -American Association

Black Forum of Co-op City

Circle of Christ Church

Duplicate Bridge Club

Elite Society Club

C

FYI: The median net worth for householders age 65 and older in 2010 was $170,128; 50% of middle-income Americans 50+ carried medical expenses on credit cards in 2012 and the first year ever that Americans 65 and older to outnumber those younger than 18 will be in 2056.

NOT E: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2013 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S June 3 – 4 – TRIP CANCELLED — Sands Casino, Shopping in Bethlehem, PA and the show “Noah’s Ark” … contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

July 25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise includes a delightful buffet luncheon and

Einstein Cancer Fund Tuesday, June 4th, members luncheon at Crab Shanty Restaurant. Cost per member, $22. The lunch menu is as follows—boiled or broiled lobster, filet of sole, crab legs, fried or shrimp scampi, chicken parmesan, BBQ chicken with ribs, dessert, soda, coffee. Time of luncheon: 1:00 p.m. Payments must be paid by June 1st.

Tuesday, June 18th, Taj Mahal for the tribute to Diana Ross and the Supremes.

Cost per person is $75 which includes a $25 slot play, buffet, show and transporta-

WEEKLY EVENTS Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. (Except 5/28) Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. (Except 5/28) Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

tion. Pick-up at all three regular stops at 8 a.m. Final payments are due by June 4th.

We are planning a trip to Woodloch Pines on a Sunday in August. Details will follow in the coming articles.

For the above events, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958, Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Our prayers of health and healings go out to all. Remember the homebound and those in nursing homes. Give them a call.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors

Wed n esda y, M a y 23—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos Bible Study Sunday, 5/26 – 10:00 am 35 Refreshments served.

Tu esd a y, M a y 28—Going to FOXMount Calvary Baptist Church Bible Study Tuesday, 5/21 – 5:30 pm 9 WOOD CASINO IN CONN. Price is $30.

Rebate is $10 Keno, and $10 towards Weight Watchers Meeting Tuesday, 5/21– 6 pm 4 food. Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

T h u r sd a y, J u ly 11—Going to BRAUHAUS IN POMONA, N.Y. Price VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION is $58. Pick-up time is 9:00 a.m. at our 3 The Library will be closed for Memorial Day, usual bus stops—Einstein, Asch Loop and Dreiser. Menu - on arrival you have Saturday 5/25 - Monday, 5/27. warm danish and donuts, coffee, tea.

L u n ch eon - hamburgers, frankfurters, UPCOMING EVENTS sausages and peppers, french fries, all Film - Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - May 18, “Memphis”; May 25th - NO FILM kinds of salads, corn on cob, watermelon.

Book Donation - Starting Monday, 5/13 — Saturday, 6/8 - Must be in good Din n er - salad, bread and butter; Entrees: roast beef, roast chicken, condition.

Baychester Library Events

entertainment on board; followed by a stay at the Maryland Line Casino with Vegasstyle machines (bonus to be announced)… $117/person…contact Daisy, 718-6713241.

August 22 – 23 – “Menopause” the Musical (Lancaster, PA), Shopping & the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) - First stop will be Rockvale Square Outlets (Lancaster, PA); hotel check-in; buffet dinner w/the performance of “Menopause” the Musical at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater; full American Breakfast in the hotel; enjoy a narrated Amish Farmlands tour; then to the Sands Casino, w/a casino bonus of $30 in free slot play + $5 food coupon; depart for home in the late afternoon…$220 per person/double; $275 single; $216 per person triple; Travel insurance available - $21/person…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

poached Tilapia, potato, vegetable, soda, beer, coffee, tea and ice cream.

E n t er t a in m e n t : Music, dancing, large swimming pool, mini golf, Bingo game, and a lovely gift shop.

T h u r sd a y, Augu st 15—Trip to Crab Shanty in City Island for members only.

Price is $20. If you bring an Aide, price is $25. Time is 1:00 p.m. MENU: 1 lb. of lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole, BBQ chicken with ribs, chicken parmigiana, snow crab legs.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, in Room 39 or call 718-379-9613, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call in evening – Ann, 347-267-4751 or Mary, 718-379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us.

We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, inter-generational 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 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living

God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make?

A special seat and friend awaits you.

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

Su n d a y Sch e d u le: Adult Bible Study - 9:05 -10:15 a.m.

Prayer, Meditation and Devotion 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.

D r. S m i t h ’s S e r m o n To p i c : “When All Hell Breaks Loose.”

S c r i p t u r e R e a d i n g f o r t h e We e k : Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 54:17 T h o u g h t o f t h e We e k : “Each of us may be sure that if God sends us on stony paths, God will provide us with stony shoes. God will not send us on any journey for which God does not equip us well.” Alexander Maclaren We e k l y A c t i v i t i e s – Every person is welcomed.

Bereavement Group - Mondays at 6:15 p.m. All sessions are confidential!

Bible Study - Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Smith will be teaching on the subject, “Living in the Spirit.” Comparison or the

Resurrection and Passover.

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - food pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-9255052. 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 NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church: Mon., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tues., 6:15 - 8:30 p.m.; or Sun. morning, 9:00 - 10:00. Thank you and God bless you all! For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058.

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church G o d ’s S p e c i a l P e o p l e He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before thy God? —Micah 6:8 The Bible is the inspired word of God, and it is through this book that we learn much of what we know about God. In several places, such as the text above, we also learn of what God expects of us as his creatures.

God is a loving God, and he is just and holy; therefore he expects his creatures, those he made in his image to be the same way. However, reality shows us that we are far from that ideal. The daily news

tells the truth of our society, how depraved we have become and how nothing short of a miracle can bring us close to the ideals of God the creator.

Fortunately, the Bible also tells of how God has made a provision for that miracle to happen. In the death of his son, Jesus Christ, God made a way of escape for as many as will choose to believe.

He also gives the Holy Spirit to those who believe as a guarantee that they belong to him. 2 Corinthian 1:22.

It is this Holy Spirit that makes us able to respond positively to God’s claims on our lives. Without him, we are unable to.

Why not take a moment to thank God for this gift of the Holy Spirit if you have

already accepted Jesus as Lord. If you have not accepted Jesus, and would like to; why not take a moment to ask Jesus to come into your heart and give you his Holy Spirit.

God loves you and He longs for you to know him.

Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Our Services are open to everyone.

B r ea d M in i s t r y : Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food.

R eg ul a r M ee t i n g s: Wednesday Prayer Meetings: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for children ages 6-17 Children’s Exercise Program Sundays, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Free Adult Exercise Program Sundays, 12:00pm—1:00 p.m.

Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. Visit us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

— Ak i n s ol a O y el a k i n

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

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 or professional career can become members of

the Young Adult Club.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop-out rate of our youth. We are always looking for women and men with a like mind to join us and work in these service areas. If you are of a mind and are interested in community service, please consider joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen.

Call Sylvia Hicks, Membership Director, at 917-921-5445.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to

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If you would like to render community service, assist with any of our programs or require more information, please contact Sylvia Hicks. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org.

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18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should contact Sandra Hall, Youth Advisor, at 917-972-7732.

The Williamsbridge Club’s annual Founder’s Day Luncheon and awards ceremony on Sunday, May 5, was the club’s last event of the season. We

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2 0 1 3 R i v e r b a y B o a r d E l e c t i o n ✫✫✫ Candidate statements appear on pages 39-50 • Candidate order determined by lottery.

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

ABSENTEE BALLOTING

Voting will be conducted by machine in your building lobby on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 21, 2013, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

2013 Board Election Schedule Saturday, May 4, 2013

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

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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

Saturday, May 11, 2013

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

Monday, May 13, 2013

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

Saturday, May 18, 2013

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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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

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

Thursday, May 30, 2013

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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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

— Remember to VOTE — WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013

2013 Riverbay Candidates Helen Atkins* William “Bill” Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago* Andrea Leslie* Raymond Tirado* Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson Charles Phipps Bernard Cylich* Lambright Manny Torres Frank Belcher *Denotes incumbents

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ 100 Debs Place (Bldg. 10C) 4100 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 30B) Notice of Annual Meeting 100 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11A) 100 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31A)

VOTING Voting by machine will be conducted by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and shall begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. on May 22, 2013, in the lobbies of the following buildings (unless otherwise specified): 920 Baychester Avenue (Bldg. 1A) 900 Baychester Avenue (Bldg. 1B) 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A) 920 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2B) 150 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 3A) 170 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 3B)

140 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4A) 120 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4B) 100 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4C) 100 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5A) 120 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5B) 140 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5C) 140 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 6) 120 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 7) 100 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 8) 100 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9A) 120 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9B) 140 Debs Place (Bldg. 10A) 120 Debs Place (Bldg. l0B)

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

120 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31B) 4180 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32A) 4160 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32B) 140 Elgar Place (Bldg. 33) 120 Elgar Place (Bldg. 34) 100 Elgar Place (Bldg. 35) Townhouses Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26B) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11A) Debs Place (Bldg. 8) Broun Place (Bldg. 21C) Adler Place (Bldg. 20A) Defoe Place (Bldg 6) Asch Loop (Bldg. 17) Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling 718-3203300, Ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked no later than May 21, 2013, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after May 22, 2013.

In the event it is determined that a quorum has not been achieved by machine voting on May 22, 2013, the vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as all voters in line have been accommodated, and secured by the Board of Elections of the City of New York.

Commencing Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the above 65 building lobbies, from the New York City Board of Elections’ poll workers, for eligible shareholders to vote who did not vote on May 22, 2013, until a quorum is achieved.

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Vote for the Progress in Motion Team to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward

Leslie Peterson Over the past couple of weeks, I have heard some inaccurate statements presented as facts and heard old issues raised. HUD regulations and Housing and Community Renewal regulations are massive. Instead of repeatedly stating what happened in the past, we should be reviewing things and putting procedures and policy in place to prevent future oversights.

In spite of negativity, we have continued to move forward. They say that a General Manager will save us about $1 million.

Did they tell you that past General Managers, compared to a management company, did not have the funding or resources to make repairs and replace items, which is part of the reason we had so many capital projects that needed to be done?

During forums and building meetings, we were asked if an evaluation should be performed on management and everyone answered yes. Evaluations are effective when the purpose is to advise on strengths and weaknesses, suggest ways for improvement and an opportunity to learn how to improve and enhance performance.

Directors should look at situations individually, then do what is financially best for the corporation. We need to generate revenue, update our community

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• Successfully obtained $621M refinancing loan guaranteed by HUD under administration of President Atkins saving Co-op City millions in future interest payments

• Will continue improving co-generation plant which has made Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and has saved over $18M a year centers, malls, and make our lobby doors Americans with Disabilities Act compliant. Let’s concentrate on quality of life issues, service requests, and a youth center and re-establish Co-op City as a voting bloc, a group of voters that are strongly motivated by a common concern.

I am willing to embrace fresh ideas, seek new opportunities and take action to strengthen Co-op City. I am interested in moving our community forward.

Together with my teammates, we can continue to make Co-op City the most sought-after place to live in the Bronx.

Vote for Progress in Motion, Leslie Peterson and my teammates, Helen Atkins, Raymond Tirado, William “Bill” Gordon and Emanuel Armfield, on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Leslie Peterson

• Promises to upgrade and streamline Restoration Department process to ensure repairs are made in a timely, responsible manner

• Pledges to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

VOTE FOR ME AND MY RUNNING MATES

Raymond Tirado

William “Bill” Gordon

Emanuel Armfield

Helen Atkins

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And, we will deliver incredibly good results to this community.

Dr. Amrendra Singh Hi, my name is Dr. Amrendra Singh, and I'm running for a seat on the Board of Directors.

I’ve lived in Co-op City and I've maintained a professional dental office here for the last 23 years.

Now, over the years, I’ve noticed a decline in several areas of our community. For instance, we've had a decline in the maintenance of our buildings and commercial spaces. We've also been plagued by several recent incidents of a violent nature.

Meanwhile, it is my opinion that business owners and cooperators have seen huge increases in their monthly rental and carrying charges. And, on top of those increases, the business community here has been hit with what I believe are unreasonable real estate tax charges.

Then, to add insult to injury, the business community here has been accused of not paying our fair share of the real estate taxes. Now, please ask yourself, how is this possible when we haven’t been billed in a fair and accurate manner?

So, based on these issues and other factors, I’ve decided to enter this race for a seat on our Board of Directors.

And, with your help, I can win.

Just look at what you'll get when you vote for our team:

Once elected, here are the goals that I have for this community: • Replace our management company ($128,315 a month, really?)

• Reduce our budget to maintain the affordability of our development • Improve the maintenance services to our cooperators and to our commercial tenants • Improve the visibility of our Public Safety force • Develop new marketing methods to fill up our vacant apartments and commercial spaces.

Also, I promise that I will do my best to work with everyone here to improve every aspect of Co-op City. So, please vote for me. Thank you.

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Frank Belcher

William Craft

Dr. Amrendra Singh

• Replace our 14-year management company • Reduce our budget to maintain the affordability of our development • Improve the maintenance services to our cooperators and to our commercial tenants • Improve the visibility of our Public Safety force • Develop new marketing methods to fill up our vacant apartments and commercial spaces

Please help us to win this election.

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Sebastian Ulanga New York City has short-changed Co-op City by millions of dollars in services. The Parks Department, for example, has not allocated one dime for our parks. Not only is Givens Creek, which borders our community neglected, but more than half of it is being gobbled up by a real estate developer.

There’s no funding for after-school Beacon programs, or for child care or youth centers. NYPD assigns only one sector car to Co-op City. MTA has made major cuts to BX 26, BX 28, and Access-A-Ride bus services, which are so essential to our working and senior population.

Such neglect is occurring despite the fact that Riverbay pays more than $10 million annually in city shelter-rent and real estate taxes, and millions more for water and sewer tax, which has tripled over a ten-year period and now costs every Co-op City family $100 a month.

Hundreds of millions of dollars in income tax is collected by the city from our working families. Our central garbage collection system saves the city more millions.

Co-op City deserves a better deal.

What is lacking is political leadership

by our Board of Directors to ensure that we receive the services we pay for. In addition, our leaders should initiate and support grass roots organizations that demand fairness from city, state and federal governments.

Clearly we need a Board that will give such leadership. Team for Change promises to make the Board fight on behalf of our community.

Vote TEAM FOR CHANGE: We pledge to make a difference.

Votamos a hacer una diferencia. Vota por nosotros.

Vote for Andrea Leslie, Bernard Cylich, Lambright, Charles Phipps, and Sebastian Ulanga Si Se Puede!!!

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Vote for the Progress in Motion Team to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward

Emanuel Armfield My teammates and I are offering to use our expertise and experience to enhance what’s in the best interest of the shareholders who have made an investment in this “shared community,” Co-op City. We’re all charged with keeping the quality of life at a level that makes us proud of where we live, and makes others long to be a part of the blessing that we share. In order to reach this objective, we’re going to need a plan, we’re going to have to work together. If we’re going to build on what I consider a great foundation, we’re going to need an agenda.

I am happy to report that the four other candidates on my slate, Helen Atkins, William “Bill” Gordon, Leslie Peterson and Raymond Tirado, have all agreed we will put our best foot forward and work cohesively to deliver the best possible services to shareholders.

Our mission is as follows: 1) Make a conscious effort to raise the expectation of our family, guests and friends to be mindful and respectful to honor our homes and the landscape that surrounds it.

2) Raise our expectations of those who operate and do business in our community to do more than just

• Successfully obtained $621M refinancing loan guaranteed by HUD under administration of President Atkins saving Co-op City millions in future interest payments

• Will continue improving co-generation plant which has made Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and has saved over $18M a year extract our resources, and put nothing back.

3) Put forth an aggressive agenda that the politicians in our district can assist us with to strengthen and enhance the values and objectives of our community.

4) Extend the summer work program to include our seniors. This will provide our youth with some greatly need mentoring, while helping to bridge the generation gap between our seniors and our youth.

5) Create a shareholders-only lounge, to provide an exclusive area where the people can pay their bills and interact with each other.

Vote for the Progress in Motion Team on Wednesday, May 22.

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Emanuel Armfield

• Promises to upgrade and streamline Restoration Department process to ensure repairs are made in a timely, responsible manner

• Pledges to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

VOTE FOR ME AND MY RUNNING MATES

Leslie Peterson

Raymond Tirado

Helen Atkins

William “Bill” Gordon

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Vote for the Progress in Motion Team to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward

Raymond Tirado What made Co-op City our oasis in New York City? It is the result of hard work and vision. The following are my direct contributions that have benefited Co-op City: The holiday parking program. It alleviated the congestion and inconvenience our visitors experienced during the holidays by providing a discounted $5 fee in our garages from 12 p.m. to 6 a.m., generating additional revenue. Also, placing television screens in the laundry rooms. Creating an Historical Center and most recently bringing Municipal Credit Union to Co-op City with ATMs placed at the Bartow and Section Five Einstein Centers for our convenience, generating almost $10,000 per year.

Why vote for me?

I have demonstrated my worth through my accomplishments and commitment to this community particularly our seniors on fixed incomes. I am running with a team of motivated people whose experience and skills will most certainly benefit our community. This is a team of leaders that will represent each and every shareholder, young, senior, all ethnicities, all religions, and orientations. And we will do it with one good idea at a time.

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• Successfully obtained $621M refinancing loan guaranteed by HUD under administration of President Atkins saving Co-op City millions in future interest payments

• Will continue improving co-generation plant which has made Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and has saved over $18M a year Your concerns are noted and I WILL HOLD MANAGEMENT TO TASK OR YOU CAN HOLD ME ACCOUNTABLE. On May 22, please support and vote for the Progress in Motion Team. We are Raymond Tirado, Helen Atkins, William “Bill” Gordon, Leslie Peterson and Emanuel Armfield. Don’t let your commitment to Co-op City end with your vote for the Progress In Motion Team. Stay committed, stay focused and stand united as One Voice, One Community, working together for a better Co-op City.

VOTE FOR PROGRESS IN MOTION!

Raymond Tirado

• Promises to upgrade and streamline Restoration Department process to ensure repairs are made in a timely, responsible manner

• Pledges to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

VOTE FOR ME AND MY RUNNING MATES

Leslie Peterson

William “Bill” Gordon

Emanuel Armfield

Helen Atkins

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And, we will deliver incredibly good results to this community.

Frank Belcher You say you want CHANGE. Well on ELECTION DAY, 5/22/2013, you will have the opportunity to start the CHANGE process that we so desperately need. All you have to do is go to your lobby and VOTE. We can no longer afford to continue in our present state. The CHANGE must come through you (YOUR VOTE).

As a shareholder, you are obligated to VOTE; it is your responsibility to do all within your power to ensure that our Board of Directors is a group that can function as a unit. Anything less is a disservice to the entire community.

As far as I am concerned, our present Board can only agree on increases in our carrying charges. That is why CHANGES must be made on this Board during this ELECTION. I believe this Board lacks the leadership that is so vital to a Board of Directors.

It is very important for you to take a very close look at each candidate. Some claim they have your best interest at heart, but once they get on the Board, they change. This ELECTION is too important for us to continue in the mode of “business as usual.” If you want

Just look at what you'll get when you vote for our team:

CHANGE, it must come now, during this ELECTION. If we don't go forward with the changes now I believe our situation will only worsen.

Many people have died fighting for the right to VOTE. We must not let their dying be in vain.

When President Barack Obama was running for president, the people turned out in numbers never seen before in Co-op City. We must do the same during this ELECTION. Remember, if you want a Board member who is dedicated, honest and have your best interest at heart, then you must VOTE for FRANK BELCHER.

Frank Belcher

William Craft

Dr. Amrendra Singh

• Replace our 14-year management company • Reduce our budget to maintain the affordability of our development • Improve the maintenance services to our cooperators and to our commercial tenants • Improve the visibility of our Public Safety force • Develop new marketing methods to fill up our vacant apartments and commercial spaces

Please help us to win this election.

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Vote

Manny Torres

Manny Torres I hope you will vote for me so I can do my part to make sure Co-op City is the best place it can be, and a great place to live. We've heard from all the candidates now and to be honest, it sounds strange to me. Some sound like Co-op City is a place where they can't manage to find any good, while I see our community moving ahead with continuity and stability.

All you have to do is ask yourself, do I like living in Co-op City? If the answer is "yes," then I see no reason why you should vote for anyone who constantly tears management apart, as if they could do no right. I think reality shows that clearly is not true.

Many times past problems are easy to forget, but it was a true crisis when five of the eight garages in Co-op City were ordered closed some 10 years ago due to hazardous conditions. Since then, we have gone from a major crisis, to obtaining a refinancing from New York Community Bank to make essential capital improvements, and

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for the Riverbay Board •• Extensive law enforcement and crime prevention experience •• Member of the NYPD for over 20 years •• Executive experience, but also interacts professionally with the rank and file •• Experience as member of Riverbay Security Committee now we have an historic mortgage refinancing with HUD that will save us millions of dollars in interest payments in future years. That all sounds pretty positive to me.

That's why I sincerely ask for your vote for me, Manny Torres, on Wednesday, May 22nd, and also encourage you to vote for Helen Atkins because of the strong leadership she has shown over the past three years as President, and also vote to re-elect Director Evelyn Santiago. Thank you.

•• Previously served as one of three members of Riverbay Audit Committee •• Supports management's historic accomplishment of obtaining an historical $621 million mortgage refinancing guaranteed by HUD, and underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank

Manny Torres

Please vote to elect

Manny Torres,

who offers the vision and determination to represent you on the Riverbay Board with unquestioned dedication!

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We have an opportunity to change the destructive path of our current financial position, not just for our community, but also for our head of household. I am talking about a positive impactful move that will launch the thrust of a new beginning. Imagine having the power to determine the future of your children’s destiny.

Imagine having the power to stabilize your maintenance charges. Imagine having the power of being your own landlord. It’s not far-fetched. It’s being

done in smaller communities around the world. We have the opportunity to do it on a much grander scale. As a matter of fact, we have always had that power.

On May 22, let’s make that move together. Let the truth finally be revealed. Let the people regain their dignity. Let us move in the true path of affordability. Let’s pull back the curtain and televise Board meetings. Most of all, let our youth know that they matter. I ask you to please vote Team for Change.

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Bernard Cylich Co-op City must become a UNION TOWN once again. According to Board minutes from December 15, 1993, management informed the Board that “contract language will include language to allow Riverbay to reject any and all bids if problems arise because of union turmoil.” That commitment to keeping Co-op City 100 percent union lasted until Marion Scott Real Estate was hired to manage the community.

Since then, with few exceptions, work outsourced by management, much of it replacing Riverbay union staff, has been given to non-union contractors.

Non-union workers are paid below union scale and receive few if any health, pension and other benefits.

Hiring a non-union electrical contractor, which I voted against—while 25 percent of my union brothers and sisters are unemployed—contributes to a race to the bottom and undermines not only my union wages, benefits, and pension, but those of all working people.

It baffles me how some Board members who are union members, and whose unions are seeking public support for fair contracts and/or job protection, could approve management’s nonunion outsourcing. Management claims

that it is saving Riverbay money, but in fact it is practicing a penny-wise and dollar-foolish approach. Undermining union wages and benefits will make even Co-op City’s below-market-rate carrying charges unaffordable for union families.

This community was sponsored by organized labor, built for union families with 100 percent union labor. Union pension funds invested in HFA bonds financed the building of Co-op City.

It must become a union town again.

Team for Change pledges to make Co-op City a UNION TOWN. Vote for TEAM FOR CHANGE candidates Andrea Leslie, Lambright, Charles Phipps, Sebastian Ulanga, and myself, Bernard Cylich.

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In my construction experience, I have seen better jobs. While walking along the streets of Co-op City, I have noticed our sidewalks are not leveled and there are many cracks. I strongly feel if the work was done by union workers who are employed by Riverbay, the work would be of better quality. I have a cost effective solution which I will share with everyone at a later date.

I am the President of the Building 1 Association and several cooperators have complained to me about sub-par work done in their apartments, for example, the mold and mildew coming from the bathroom walls and after a paint job is completed, the paint peels after a few weeks. These jobs need to be more aggressively inspected by Riverbay inspectors to ensure these jobs are done effectively because this keeps

happening and costing us and Riverbay lots of money. My next concern is for the youth of our community. We do not offer any options for our youth, we need a youth center where they can come and feel safe and get guidance, resources and mentoring. Our youth of today are very vulnerable and easily swayed by the negative influences in our streets.

Time for change.

Re-elect Andrea Leslie, Bernard Cylich and elect Sebastian Ulanga, Lambright and myself, Charles Phipps.

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Andrea Leslie We should not take lightly the connection between open, televised Board meetings, with gallery sessions, and the goal of greater cooperator participation.

If you aren't part of the decisionmaking process in your co-op, your community spirit is reduced, and so is the integrity of the democratic process.

Lack of cooperator input creates a tenant mentality and makes you feel helpless about decisions being made on your behalf. A healthy cooperative requires informed, involved, active cooperators.

In violation of Board resolution 1131, which requires a minimum of three open Board meetings with gallery sessions, the Board convened only two open Board meetings since June, 2012.

How can a Board that convenes open meetings so infrequently provide transparency in its operation? And why is a vendor, the Marion Scott company, allowed to take part in the Board’s deliberations while you, the shareholders, are not? What part of our community's affairs should you not be privy to?

Board members don't have just a financial responsibility to the corporation. They must also protect cooperators from implementation of policies or fines not authorized by the Board itself.

For example, management's imposition

of garage infractions before fines were approved by the Board in April 2009.

Leadership that is responsive to your needs is required - leadership that fights to restore our bus service and deters elected officials from making decisions affecting us without first getting our input. I believe that responsive leadership will promote healthier community spirit and participation.

For principled leadership that is accountable to cooperators, I urge you to keep your eyes on the prize when you vote on Wednesday, May 22, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., in your lobby.

Vote for the TEAM FOR CHANGE candidates.

RE-ELECT: Andrea Leslie and Bernard Cylich ELECT: Lambright, Charles Phipps, and Sebastian Ulanga.

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Re-Elect

Evelyn Santiago Hello, neighbors. On May 22, you will get a chance to take part of an annual election of the Riverbay Board of Directors. I, Evelyn Santiago, am seeking reelection on the Board. I encourage you all to exercise your voting power and come out to vote for me.

Every year, 5 seats are open on the Board and I am asking for your support this year. I will hear your concerns and make them the Board’s concerns. I will ensure that projects and improvements made will have our best interest at hand.

I will continue to support maintaining of our affordable housing. I will continue to support ideas that will insure our safety and high quality life here in Co-op City. Cooperator services are priority and I will be in support of making sure we receive the best. Our youth will be heard and helped and our seniors also. We have a lot to offer to this community. Let me be your advocate and liaison, your voice between the Board and Management. I have lived here for many years and have been involved in many aspects and have enjoyed the benefits we all enjoy: central air, light, heating, spacious beautiful apartments

Evelyn Santiago for Riverbay Board of Directors

Involvement in Leadership with Community Activity

with great views, laundry rooms and building associations. Now it’s time to give back to help some more. Vote for me, Evelyn Santiago, and make your vote count!

Hola el 22 de Mayo vote por mi Evelyn Santiago yo estoy lista para ayudar nuestra comunidad. Me encanta mi gente y será tu voz. Estaré pendiente para que la calidad de servicios se mejoran y que la calidad de vida en coopcity se mantenga lo mejor para nosotros. Esta es nuestra comunidad vamos a trabajar juntos. Todos ganan con Evelyn vote por mi en esta elección.

Evelyn S an tia go

• Open Board Meetings • Keep Affordable Housing • Integrity • Community Safety • Improving Community Services • Oversight of management and policies to ensure the best outcome for Co-op City

...are some of the items I will work towards for the community!

Vote for me, Evelyn Santiago, and my running mate Manny Torres!

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We have the best team of candidates in Co-op City!

And, we will deliver incredibly good results to this community.

William Craft Hi, my name is William Craft. And, I'm running for a seat on the Board of Directors.

I've been living in Co-op City for 28 years. And, I've been married to my wonderful wife for 47 glorious years.

I've served in the U.S. Air Force for 9 years as a Telecommunications Center Specialist. And, I've done telecommunications work throughout my professional career. Additionally, I've also published two nice books.

Now, in my opinion, I've seen many changes over the years that have affected this community in a negative way.

For instance, our 14-year management company has increased our debt to a staggering $621 million. Additionally, I believe that we're facing additional carrying charge increases because management refuses to reduce our overall expenses.

Also, it seems like criminals feel like they can do whatever they want in our community. Plus, I believe that our power plant is draining our finances.

Additionally, we also have many stores and apartments that have been vacant for an unreasonably long time.

So, based on these issues and other factors, I've decided to enter this race for a seat on our Board of Directors.

And, with your help, I can win.

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Just look at what you'll get when you vote for our team:

Once elected, here are the goals that I have for this community: • Replace our 14-year management company (Yes, I will vote to get rid of them) • Reduce our budget to maintain the affordability of our development • Improve the maintenance services to our cooperators and to our commercial tenants • Improve the visibility of our Public Safety force • Develop new marketing methods to fill up our vacant apartments and commercial spaces I promise that I will do my best to clean up this community and to work with everyone here to improve every aspect of Co-op City. So, please vote for me. Thank you.

Frank Belcher

William Craft

Dr. Amrendra Singh

• Replace our 14-year management company • Reduce our budget to maintain the affordability of our development • Improve the maintenance services to our cooperators and to our commercial tenants • Improve the visibility of our Public Safety force • Develop new marketing methods to fill up our vacant apartments and commercial spaces

Please help us to win this election.

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Vote for the Progress in Motion Team to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward

William “Bill” Gordon The Fortune 500 List was released last week and Wal-Mart was number 1.

There are consumers who will not shop at Wal-Mart due to their antiunion stance, and since that is their money, that is fine, however, when these same people try to prevent others from shopping at Wal-Mart, that is wrong. There are candidates running for the Board who have stated we should not use non-union contractors, even though union contractors charge considerably more than non-union contractors. By HCR regulation, the Board of Directors is charged with using the lowest qualified bidder, if they do not, it is your money they are spending.

The same group of candidates are trying to tell you that the corporation should not out source any jobs, but should hire more workers and do everything in-house and somehow this would save money. The first thing most companies do when trying to save money is cut workers, but according to these candidates, it works just the opposite in Co-op City.

Microsoft, another Fortune 500 company, was sued because it tried to designate the majority of its workers as independent contractors to avoid the

• Successfully obtained $621M refinancing loan guaranteed by HUD under administration of President Atkins saving Co-op City millions in future interest payments

• Will continue improving co-generation plant which has made Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and has saved over $18M a year additional expenses of having employees on payroll. For those of you who are employed, how many of you have your payroll, and even in some cases, your health benefits, outsource to companies like Automated Data Processing (ADP). Out-sourcing is a proven way to save money for a corporation.

The Directors on the Board are directing a multi-million dollar corporation that is responsible for sustaining and improving the quality of life for union and non-union workers living in Co-op City. Directors are not responsible for the quality of life of a union worker living in Orange, Putnam or Westchester County.

Vote the Progress in Motion Team.

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William “Bill” Gordon

• Promises to upgrade and streamline Restoration Department process to ensure repairs are made in a timely, responsible manner

• Pledges to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

VOTE FOR ME AND MY RUNNING MATES

Emanuel Armfield

Leslie Peterson

Raymond Tirado

Helen Atkins

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Vote for the Progress in Motion Team to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward

Helen Atkins As President of Riverbay Corporation these past three years, perhaps the greatest challenge was to make sure essential services were delivered to cooperators in the most cost effective manner, and to fulfill my fiduciary responsibilities to keep costs under control. I am most proud of the historic $621 million HUD mortgage refinancing agreement we recently obtained.

This agreement will save us millions of dollars in interest payments, which can then be used in other areas without the need for astronomical carrying charge increases.

I think most would agree with me that a 1% carrying charge increase over a two year period is hardly outrageous, and actually quite reasonable.

For years and years, past administrations promised no carrying charge increases and it was a highly irresponsible action that we all suffered from because money was never there for maintenance and required repairs to our infrastructure.

Contrary to what some might say, Co-op City still remains the best housing buy in the greater New York City

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• Successfully obtained $621M refinancing loan guaranteed by HUD under administration of President Atkins saving Co-op City millions in future interest payments

• Will continue improving co-generation plant which has made Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and has saved over $18M a year metropolitan area. We have both an operating budget and also a capital projects budget and both are completely under control, and will continue to be, thanks to the mortgage refinancing agreement.

I am running for reelection because I want to see continuity and stability continue in Co-op City rather than chaos and misguided negativity impact at the expense of our community. Therefore, I am asking you to vote for me, Helen Atkins, and also William "Bill" Gordon, Leslie Peterson, Emanuel Armfield and Raymond Tirado on May 22nd for seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Helen Atkins

• Promises to upgrade and streamline Restoration Department process to ensure repairs are made in a timely, responsible manner

• Pledges to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

VOTE FOR ME AND MY RUNNING MATES

William “Bill” Gordon

Emanuel Armfield

Leslie Peterson

Raymond Tirado

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING GOVERNED BY RIVERBAY CORPORATION BY-LAWS WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2013.

A. G E NE R AL RUL E S 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, (hereafter "Election Day"), beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. In addition, the Election Committee reserves the right to extend voting hours.

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

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

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

4. There will be one vote per unit by residents who were shareholders on April 1, 2013.

5. Voting will be on May 22. 2013 by voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections. One voting machine will be placed in each of the 65 lobbies that compromise Co-op City from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

B . R UL E S F O R E L I G I B I L I T Y O F C ANDI DAT E S 1. A candidate must be a resident share-

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holder as indicated on the candidate's stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director.

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

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

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

convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

4. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company.

Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation, and are required to place the corporation's interest above their personal interests.

Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or in-kind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from the Corporation, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such compa(Continued on next page)

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C . RUL E S F OR C E RT I F I C AT I ON OF C ANDI DAT E S 1. Official Petition Forms (hereinafter "Petition"), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I, will be distributed to candidates at Riverbay Corporation's administration office, starting on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and Regulations (hereinafter "Rules"), and a copy of an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2.

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

2. a) The name of each candidate on a Petition and on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known. b) Each candidate's name and address must appear on the Petition sheet both at the time it is being circulated for signatures and at the time it is submitted. c) No Petition shall be left in a commercial establishment located in Co-op City, nor shall any employee of such establishment circulate a petition in such establishment. This shall not preclude a cooperator who is employed in such a commercial establishment from circulating Petitions during the period when he/she is not working, or is outside of the premises of such establishment.

3. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventy five (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. Each resident shareholder may sign the Petition of more than one candidate, but no more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may sign the Petition of anyone candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be verifiable, each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder's occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number.

Signatures that cannot be verified will be eliminated.

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

5. Completed Petitions must be returned to Riverbay no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 1, 2013. The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed.

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

7. The Committee will certify Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Notice of the Committee's certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter.

8. The Committee shall hold a briefing

on the Rules for all candidates or their designees immediately after the random drawing called for under Section E, Paragraph 8.

D. C AM PAI G NI NG STANDAR DS O F C O NDUC T 1. No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election.

2. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property, with the owner's permission. Campaign flyers may not be posted in commercial establishments within Co-op City.

Residents, employees, and all candidates and their supporters may remove any improperly posted material as a service to Co-op City, and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times.

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

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

5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials.

(Resolution #93-96).

6. No member of the Election Committee, Riverbay Board of Directors, Riverbay employees, Riverbay's Management Staff or contractor can participate in any prize(s) approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors during its election.

E . USE O F C O -OP C I T Y FAC I L I T I E S F O R C AM PAI G N AC T I VI T I E S 1. There shall be two official candidates' forums. One forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Auditorium B, Dreiser Center, at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Monday, May 13, 2013 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45, at 7:30 p.m.

No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel, must use audio or video equipment at either forum.

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

2. In addition to the official candidates' forum, the Committee urges that community groups and building associations sponsor meetings in building organization rooms or community center meeting rooms, which will be provided by the Corporation without charge for the benefit of all candidates. Unless all candidates are invited to attend and participate in these meetings, the highest applicable rate for the use of such facilities must be paid in advance to Riverbay Corporation, and the sponsors of such meetings shall be responsible for payment. In the event the space is not subject to a standard rate

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structure, such as in the case of a building meeting room, a fiat use fee of $100.00 will be charged. Community groups and Building Associations requesting to host a candidates' meeting must submit a written request to the Chair of the Election Committee beginning 9:00 am, Monday, April 1st, 2013 and no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 23, 2013. Approval of all such requests must be made by the Chair of the Election Committee. Only one such meeting per day will be authorized on a first come, first serve basis.

3. The use of any outdoor space owned

by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the election is prohibited.

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

5. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pictures of each candidate and three different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, May 4, 2013 issue. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All candidates' articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which in its opinion contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact.

6. In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a 1/4 page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, May 4, 2013 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each candidate's article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact.

7. a) Campaigning by candidates or their supporters may not begin until the day after the candidates' meeting is held, pursuant to Section E, Paragraph 8. b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaigning, Board members who are not running for election shall be free to continue to write Viewpoints of a "nonpolitical" nature except that they may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only.

It shall not be deemed to be "political" for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event the Board as a whole wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, it may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. c) Information of an operation, maintenance or emergency of a non-political nature may be published by the General Manager during this period oftime. d) In the event that an article appears in a publication other than the Riverbay

sponsored publication, which is currently titled the "Co-op City Times," in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, a Board member shall have the right to respond to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature of the comment. e) The same right shall apply to candidates who are not members of the Board of Directors.

8. A candidates meeting shall be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 8:00 pm, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31.

Only certified candidates or their written designee may attend this meeting. A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three election issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates' forum.

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

9. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times but must be paid in full by money order or certified check at least 48 hours before the normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or material misstatement of fact.

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

Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees' work duties. All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that might be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election.

Examples of acts that may be deemed to be an abuse of an employee position include: soliciting donations for particular candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as an abuse of position.

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

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

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

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations F. BAL L OT I NG AND C E RT I F I C AT I O N 1. Voting will be by machine and by absentee ballot and by paper ballot in the event that a machine breaks down or the voting is laid over beyond May 22, 2013, in order to achieve a quorum.

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

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

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

4. The Board of Elections of the City ofNew York will assist the Corporation with the election for directors, in accordance with the governance of the New York State Election Law, Chapter #3-224, which permits the opportunity for such entities as Riverbay Corporation to utilize voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and Chapter #3-506.2 which pertains to the scope of other auxiliary support services available.

5. One voting machine will be placed in the lobby of each of the sixty-five (65) lobbies of the buildings that comprise Co-op City, thereby facilitating the election of certified candidates to the Corporation's Board of Directors on May 22, 2013, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6. (a) The primary source of hiring of Inspectors shall be from a listing of Riverbay Corporation shareholders.

Additional source shall be from The New York City Board of Election list. (b) Training sessions are to be given to ensure qualifications for working at the polls. No priority is to be given to individuals who have previously worked the polls unless they pass the training session. (c) A minimum of (4) classes of at least 150 participants will be necessary for training classes. All Inspectors shall attend their session in order to receive enumerations.

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

8. The Corporation will produce a computer generated register list of shareholders' signatures for each building in order to accept shareholders as duly

authorized to cast a vote and to permit their signatures to be validated. Riverbay will instruct poll workers on the proper procedure to accept or challenge a shareholder's right to vote. The register list will contain a sample of the signature for each shareholder organized by apartment or unit number. At each voting place, a number of written ballots will be available for use in the event there is a defect or breakdown in the voting machines. The paper ballot will be deposited into a box for paper ballots. In addition, the shareholder should sign the register and the poll worker will note after the shareholder's signature the letter "F', standing for paper ballot. In this way, the count of the voting machine plus the paper submitted should equal the number of shareholders who have signed the voting register.

There shall be signatures of two (2) Inspectors on envelopes produced for emergency ballots. These envelopes should be checked for legibility of voter name and apartment. Absentee ballots shall have signatures of person who receives them.

9. The Riverbay Election Committee will provide procedures for obtaining and returning absentee ballots.

These procedures will be contained in the notice of shareholders meeting which will be published in the Co-op City Times in a prominent and conspicuous place.

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

All papers produced by Election Committee during the separations of building envelopes shall be saved until official count.

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

Any challenges to the process will be accepted through the Election Committee's system of handling inquiries and challenges posed by a shareholder or candidate. Those in charge of Inspectors (Coordinators) shall verify all polling forms which shall be submitted at the end of voting time by shareholders for completeness and legibility.

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

Independent candidates and slates of candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the names of such poll watchers along with their Petitions. The poll watchers shall not interfere in any way with the voting procedures. Photo identification will be issued by the Corporation for each poll

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watcher.

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

In the event that it has been determined that a quorum does not exist, pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of the Corporation's By-laws, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight (8) days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting the vote. The vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 22, 2013, and secured by the Corporation's Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay's poll workers for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 22, 2013.

If a quorum is not achieved within the eight days of the "laid over" meeting, then pursuant to Article 11, Section 4 (Quorum) of the by-laws, the Secretary shall notify the shareholders of the time and place of an adjourned meeting which shall be held within 20 days from the eighth day of the meeting at which a quorum did not attend, by sending a notice as required by Section 3 of Article II of the Corporation's By-laws. The Election Committee will maintain an official list of the candidates and of the vote count. The Election Committee will tally the votes and certify the count. Upon completion of the tally, the Election Committee will provide the Board an official list of candidates and of the vote count. The results of the election will be posted in the three community centers by 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2013, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

G . DI SQ UAL I F I C AT I O N O F C ANDI DAT E S F O R M I SC O NDUC T 1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not in excess of the actual administrative cost to the cooperative of $300.00 on any candidate or any other resident that it determines, after a hearing in accordance with the Rules as set forth in "H" below, has violated, or caused or knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. Such fee will be charged to the appropriate resident shareholder as follows: a) Notification of the Election Committee's decision will be hand delivered to the candidate by Riverbay's Department of Public Safety or ifnot home, left under the candidate's apartment door. b) Upon receipt of the notification of a fine, the candidate is indebted to the Corporation and payment is due at the bookkeeping office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, along with a copy of the notice by 5:00 pm on the second business day following delivery of the notice by Public Safety.

2. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee, pursuant to Section G (1) above, and may, within ten (l0) days of the notice by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Corporation Cooperator Appeals Committee.

H . C H AL L E NG E S T O VOT I NG

R E SULT S 1. Any resident may challenge the certification of a candidate for election irregularities or qualifications by notifying the Chair of the Election Committee of the challenge, clo Legal Department. The notice of challenge must be in writing.

Such letter must set forth the reason for the challenge. This letter must be delivered by hand to the Legal Department by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 30. 2013.

Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge. If, after reviewing the notice of the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, then the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge.

These hearings shall be scheduled with prior notice to the challenger and the candidates whose certifications are being challenged. The hearing shall take place no later than three days after the Committee's receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request a member recuse him/her self from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest.

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

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

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

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

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material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.

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

5. The decision of the Committee shall constitute the final determination on the qualification of a candidate, and the Committee shall report any such disqualification to the Board of Directors

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

If a challenge is brought against one or more candidates, then the Committee shall certify the candidates after the Committee has made its determination.

Should the Committee fail to certify candidates, or to fill all the vacancies within ten days after election day for any reason,

then the Board of Directors shall call a new election among the previously qualified candidates within thirty days, as it determines.

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

7. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the

number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates. * These Election Rules were unanimously approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors.

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 1:30 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 Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors' Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

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

Next Generation Choir & Club meets

1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Please support the Senior's Ministry with their cake sale on Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Church of the New Vision.

The Usher Board and Senior's Ministry is sponsoring a bus trip to Canada, August 21 23. This includes transportation, 2 nights hotel accommodation (Canadian side), guided tour of Niagara Falls, time at Skyline Tour, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, Niagara Falls Casino, duty free shopping, and Maid of the Mist Boatride. The price is as follows: Quad occupancy $405 pp, triple occupancy $435 pp, double occupancy $455 pp, single occupancy $555 pp,

Child Rate under 12 sharing a room with at least one adult $365 pp. Down payment NOW due. Please call 718-671-8746 or Sis. Yolanda Brightman at 917-969- 0761.

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

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone (718) 671-8746 or (718) 3200409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY, 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—C a r ole H a q u e

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name.

W h en I Sa y…” I a m a C h r ist ia n” When I say…”I am a Christian” I’m not shouting “I am saved” I’m whispering “I get lost!”

“That is why I chose this way.”

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I don’t speak of this with pride.

I’m confessing that I stumble and need someone to be my guide.

When I say…”I am a Christian” I’m not trying to be strong.

I’m professing that I’m weak and pray for strength to carry on.

When I say…”I am a Christian” I’m not bragging of success.

I’m admitting I have failed and cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say…”I am a Christian”

I’m not claiming to be perfect, my flaws are too visible but God believes I’m worth it.

When I say…”I am a Christian” I still feel the sting of pain I have my share of heartaches which is why I seek His name.

When I say…”I am a Christian” I do not wish to judge.

I have no authority.

I only know I’m loved.

C H UR C H H OUR S: Spa n ish

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. 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 immedi-

ately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, when we will celebrate The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday.

F u n d r a isin g Act ivit ies: Saturday, June 22 - St. Joseph’s Sixth Annual Luncheon will take place at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The event which starts at noon features a cocktail reception and a rolling bar. Tickets are $75 per person.

Saturday, August 10 - Day trip to the

Sight & Sound Theatre to see “NOAH.” The bus trip includes an all-you-can eat buffet lunch and discount shopping at Rockvale Outlets Mall. Adult tickets are $125 and children under 12, $100.

Payment plan options are available.

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-3200844 or visit our website: http://www.st josephsepcbronx.org.

“Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous,* and give thanks to his holy Name.”

(Psalm 97:12) —M . C h a m b er s

Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. — For children teens and adults Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C h u r ch H our s: E n glish Evangelistic Service, 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 33.

For any questions or prayers, call 718671-6112 or 347-275-5500.

—P a st or s F igu er oa /G a r r et t

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. for children and adults. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, June 12.

Tomorrow, Sunday, May 19 at our 11 a.m. service,

we will celebrate the Pastor’s Aide Minisstry anniversary. The guest speaker will be Rev. James Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. We invite all to attend this uplifting service.

Next Sunday, May 26, at our 11 a.m. service, which will be held in Room 45, Einstein Center, we will celebrate the anniversary of the Praise Dance Ministry. We invite all to this celebration as Jesus is lifted up in praise.

The First Lady’s Ministry presents A Gospel Brunch on Saturday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m., featuring The Ecstatistics. The brunch will be held here in the Einstein Center, Room 45. Donation for adults is $25 and for children 6-12 years old is $5. For tickets or additional information, call 718-862-9243, 646-842-248 or 718320-3774.

The Scholarship Ministry is on the move again and they are inviting you to join them on August 11, as they travel to Chicago. This 6 night, 7 day trip includes 10

meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners), motor coach transportation and lodging. We will visit the historic Navy Pier, the world class Shedd Aquarium, the DeSable Museum of African American History and many other sights. The cost of the trip is $650 double occupancy. A partial payment due immediately. For additional information, call 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 ReasonsTo Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com.

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

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

T h ou gh t for t h is week : “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path straight.”

Proverbs: 3-5.

Have you ever asked God why Lord? I am sure you have. There are a lot of things we don’t understand about what happens here on earth. Like why people fight wars of power. Like why people betray each other. Why hardworking, honest men and women cannot succeed in life.

The list of questions is quite long. But when we focus in the “whys” of life, frustration and fear crowd our faith.

It’s not wrong to ask God questions. However, when we don’t resolve the unanswered, our faith can get shaken.

The hard truth, many times we don’t get answers to our “why” questions. We don’t need to know the why to have peace. We need to Trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding. We just need to know “who” … and He is completely trustworthy. God’s wisdom and knowledge is perfect. God doesn’t need to explain everything to us. We need to lean on Him and trust Him. He has everything under control.

We remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referrals services for families in the community. If you

need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992.

Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God. C H UR C H SE RVI C E SC H E DUL E Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s Church – 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained Special Events Bilingual Service – June 1 at 11:00 a.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME. —R ev. Sa m C olon

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

C h u r ch Sc h ed u le Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex, 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. - 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 and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

O t h er Sch ed u led E ven t s Saturday, July 13—CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest at the Nordic Lodge, Charlestown, RI, home of the Giant Viking buffet. Includes visit to Foxwoods Casino.

Cost per person: $140. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 671-1182.

Wednesday, July 17—Friday, July 19 - Join the Shepherd’s Ministry for some great fun and relaxation on their Annual Delaware Tour. Tour includes: deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; All you can eat Crabfeast at Old Mill Crab House; Festival Buffet Lunch and two breakfasts at Dover Downs, shopping spree at Rehoboth Beach Outlets; baggage handling.

Cost per person $395/double occupancy; $497/single.

For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 652-2906 or (347) 309-8787.

August 29 - September 2—Come join the Nurses’ Ministry on their fantastic 4-day Cruise to St. John, Canada, leaving from the “Big Apple!” Price: Inside Cabin - $750; Ocean View - $860; Balcony - $930.

Initial Deposit: $150.00. For additional information, call Joyce Fowler (718) 671-7935 or Travel Arranger Monica Smith (212) 497-7674.

September 23-27 - Come away with the Women’s Guild on a fabulous 5-day vacation at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch situated in the picturesque foothills of the

Catskills Mountains. Trip includes: deluxe round trip motor coach transportation; 4 nights’ accommodations at the Dude Ranch; 3 all you can eat meals daily; fun fest parties, 2-hour boat cruise on the Hudson River, nightly entertainment, social programs, indoor and outdoor activities and many more amenities. Cost per person: $585/double; single supplement of $75 additional.

For reservations and additional information, call (718) 671-5961; 320-2608; 379-7867; 320-1435.

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

—E va n G . M it ch ell

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Reflections

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

A woman once came to see her Rabbi about some complicated problems at home. She said, “I wouldn’t come to bother you, but I have such a splitting headache I couldn’t stand it anymore. I just have to talk to you.”

The Rabbi assured the congregant that he would be happy to listen to her problems and try to help, where upon the woman, detail by detail, spilled out her tale of woe. After twenty minutes of steady talk, she sat back, relaxed and smiled with delight. “Rabbi,” she exclaimed, “It’s wonderful! Since talking to you, my headache just disappeared!”

The Rabbi sighed and answered

wearily, “No my dear, your headache didn’t disappear. Now I have it.”

All of us can share suffering and thus help lighten the loads of other people.

Every time we warmly shake the hand of a bereaved friend, when we withdraw our hand, we take a little suffering back with us. Whenever we visit a sick friend, we bring a smile to the face where a tear or a frown had been forming. Every time we make a contribution to a charitable fund, upon an occasion of distress, we help by advancing the institutions founded to relieve suffering.

These are but a few of the many concrete and practical ways in which we can share and lessen suffering.

Building 22 Association All are welcomed to our next meeting, May 20, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Association Room, 1st Floor B side of the building.

Come to the meeting and help us plan the trip to the casino at Aqueduct.

The Spring Soiree on Friday, April 19th was very well attended. Everyone enjoyed the music, food, socializing with their

neighbors & friends and dancing! Many, many “thanks” to our Committee Chair, Katrina Minus-Shepard, and Committee members, Betty Leak, Gladys, Glinnis and Tommy for the planning, coordinating and implementing this event. A very enjoyable time was had by all.

—J oa n J un e

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the Lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Telephone number for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, May 24, is before 7:56 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, May 18, at 8:56 p.m.

S.O .S.—Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon.

M en you a r e n eed ed for a M in yon .

A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed).

Thank you!

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a

great day of fun and friendship.

C om in g E ven t Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. The Shule sponsors an afternoon of Bingo.

The cost of $3 per person includes admission, snacks and refreshments.

Come to us and have an afternoon of fun.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: All women are invited to join the Sisterhood. The dues for 2013 are $18 annually.

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 Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time.

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y —M

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

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

At our last meeting, we had two guest speakers with loads of information for us.

Mr. Vernon Cooper spoke about the area being renewed. This includes the brick walkway behind our building plus many other topics of importance. Our cooperators asked many questions which Mr. Cooper answered in detail. The other speaker was Maxine Sullivan from the CSO office of Section 5.

She also had a question and answer period.

We thank you for all the information and taking time to address Building 30.

Election results: President Linda Werner, Vice Pres. Carlos Moray, Secretary Miriam E. Berlofsky and

Treasurer Arlene Tupe. Congratulations and wishing all a good successful year.

C om in g E ven t s: The next meeting of the association will be announced at a later date.

Pokeno is to be announced at a later date. We meet in the Association Room on the “B” side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served.

Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons. The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association room on the “B” side.

G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

See you soon.

—M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning services

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

(Sundays).

Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; Email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Week ly Wor ship E xper ien ces: 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.

C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.”

C h u r ch M ission : To empower, edu-

cate 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!

Faith leaders and community against violence formed after the January 13, 2013 double youth shooting in Section 5. Join us and call to find out how we can and are willing to help you!! PRAYER WALKS EVERY SATURDAY AT 3 P.M. IN EVERY SECTION. Tomorrow, join us in Worship for the Celebration of the Coming of the Holy

Spirit, Pentecost Sunday! Wear red in solidarity with the Spirit of Unity in Christ Jesus.

S.T.E .M . Summer Academy for 6weeks (July 8-August 16) — Your child will be able to explore his/her interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics while enjoying weekly exciting trips and culminating with the group built robot! We will have information and registration sessions on Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29 at 5:30 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 8. Full tuition is $750 and includes lunch. Hours: 8 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. Space is limited

and one half deposit is due at registration.

Special thanks to Police Officer Rabbitt, Crime Prevention Unit of the 45th Precinct, for her very informative workshop to the community last Saturday.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes!

(Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

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

—P a st or Deb or a h

Pentecostal Tabernacle 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.

Wed n esd a ys: 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.

F r id a y: Youth service will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Focu s: 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 him-

self established the lofty nature of this lowly position when said, and whosever 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, who 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.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

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