Co-op City Times 05/19/12

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Vol. 47 No. 20

Saturday, May 19, 2012

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Othelia Jones top vote getter in 2012 Riverbay Board election

Othelia Jones

BY ROZAAN BOONE Othelia Jones handily won re-election to the Riverbay Board on Wednesday, May 16, garnering 2,827 votes in the preliminary count to take first place in a field of eleven candidates seeking election to the 2012 Board of Directors.

From the onset of the vote tally, Jones raced out in front of the other candidates and held onto the top position throughout the night as votes were counted in Room 31 at the Bartow Community Center.

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

Francine Reva Jones

“I’d like to thank the cooperators for once again placing their faith and confidence in me,” said Othelia Jones. “I will continue to serve them as I have in the past.”

This will be Othelia Jones’ fourth consecutive three-year term on the Board since 2003, having served as president of the corporation for three consecutive terms from 2007 to 2009, before she was term limited from that position, as per Riverbay’s By-Laws. Previous to that, in

Progress seen as government agencies work with Riverbay to improve conditions here

BY BILL STUTTIG Several key representatives of government agencies met with Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper this past week and toured areas of concern in this community while promising to work with Riverbay to correct many of the chronic conditions they witnessed.

Key supervisors for the Department of Sanitation, the Department of

Transportation and the Department of Environmental Protection each met separately with Cooper this week and some results have already been seen.

Bob Landi, the new superintendent for the Department of Sanitation’s District 10 service area, toured with Cooper the strip of land adjacent to Baychester (Continued on page 14)

Al Shapiro

1993 when she was first elected to the Riverbay Board, she also served three consecutive terms from 1993-1999, but decided not to seek re-election in 2002.

However, at the urging of fellow cooperators, she ran again in 2003 as an independent and came in fourth that year.

When Jones last ran for re-election to the Board in 2009, she was also the top vote getter in that year’s election, winning 2,652 votes, 438 votes more than that year’s second place winner, Khalil Abdul-

Evelyn M. Turner

Wahhab, who also placed second in this year’s race with 2, 444 votes.

“I’m very grateful to every cooperator who voted, whether for my team or our opponents,” said Abdul-Wahhab. “The cooperators who took time to vote fulfilled the primary responsibility needed for a strong community. Their participation in the election process and their continued involvement by submitting their (Continued on page 2)

New policy improves procedures on special dog requests

BY JIM ROBERTS New procedures have been in place at Riverbay Corp. since last December to ensure that all aspects of the Fair Housing Act are followed when cooperators ask for special permission to have dogs normally banned from Co-op City.

Because of these new policies, all but one of several pending cases involving requests to keep “emotional support animals” have been resolved, according to attorneys for Riverbay Corp.

“Last December, Riverbay adopted a new reasonable accommodations policy that fully accounts for its obligations under federal, state and New York City

law and puts Riverbay in the forefront in accommodating residents with all types of disabilities,” said Jennifer Stewart, an attorney with Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP, Riverbay’s General Counsel. “Under the new policy, more accommodation requests are being granted more quickly than ever before.”

Two requests made by cooperators for permission to keep support dogs prior to the new policies have resulted in both cooperators being allowed to keep their dogs because of proven disabilities.

“Both (Maddox and Archibald) are (Continued on page 4)

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Election ideas, their suggestions, and concerns to Board Directors will support our combined effort to continue to bring benefit and advancement to Co-op City. To everyone who voted for me, thank you! I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to continue serving our community. I pledge to do my very best.”

Othelia Jones and Abdul-Wahhab were incumbents running on the same slate, Team For Progress, in this year’s election. They were joined on that slate by incumbent Directors Al Shapiro, who finished in fourth place with 2,356 votes, and Bill Gordon, who placed seventh in the preliminary vote tally on Wednesday night with 2,241 votes.

“I want to thank all who voted for me and am grateful to be given the opportunity to continue serving Co-op City as a member of the Board of Directors,” Shapiro said. “I also want to congratulate all the other candidates, both those who won election and also those who participated. I was particularly impressed with the positive nature of the campaign this year and the refreshing lack of excessive negativity.”

In third place was another incumbent Director, Francine Reva Jones, who finished with 2,403 votes after spending quite some time in the second place position during the night before she was overtaken by Abdul-Wahhab.

Francine Jones ran on an opposing slate, Team For Change, with teammate Evelyn M. Turner, who wrestled the fifth place away from running mate Cheryl SimmonsOliver, and William “Bill” Gordon from Team For Progress. Both Simmons-Oliver and Gordon jockeyed during the tally for the fifth position before Turner came from behind and grabbed the coveted spot by winning 2,299 votes to Simmons-Oliver’s 2,254 votes, good for sixth place, and Gordon’s 2,241 votes for the seventh spot.

“I am extremely grateful to everyone who voted for me,” said Francine Jones. “I will try my best to honor my pledge to the community for more Open Board Meetings with gallery sessions; for televised Board Meetings; to support the HUD guaranteed loan; to strengthen the Mitchell-Lama Program; to bring about fair bidding for a management contract; to fight to employ Riverbay union staff versus outsourcing; and to explore, create and enhance youth programs.”

Ms. Turner, in expressing her appreciation to her supporters said: “Thank you, resident-shareholders, for allowing me an opportunity to serve on the Riverbay

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Board of Directors. I am deeply appreciative of all the support of all individuals and organizations that endorsed and supported me in many significant ways. I never could have made it without you. Thanks to all who worked the long hours in the lobby and the poll watchers who were reportedly appalled by the apathy of too many shareholders who do not read the community newspapers or pay attention to flyers. Hopefully, we can take a serious look at new ways to get more involvement in the political process. I am ready, willing and able to follow up on all my campaign promises. Again, know that I am grateful and a change is going to come.”

The remaining member of Team For Progress, Leslie Peterson, finished in eighth place with 2,087 votes and Claudia A. Sampson of Team For Change, earned 2,003 votes for ninth place.

In addition to the two opposing slates, Team For Progress and Team For Change, there were two independents running in this year’s Board election—shareholders Herbert Moreira-Brown who received 1,403 votes and finished in the tenth spot, and also Emanuel Armfield, who scored 1,208 votes and finished in eleventh place.

The results announced on Wednesday night following the 2012 election are the unofficial count from the voting machines, as well as emergency ballots used in the election. Next Thursday, May 24th, the re-canvassing of the results will take place at the Brooklyn Board of Election and at that time, all absentee ballots will be factored into the official count before the 2012 election results are certified and the official winners are announced. Those official results will be posted in the Saturday, May 26th issue of the Co-op City Times.

Should the results hold up as reflected in the preliminary count that took place on Wednesday night, four of the five incumbent Directors who sought re-election would have been successful in their quest and one new-

comer, Evelyn Turner, will join the 2012 Riverbay Board of Directors when the official winners are sworn into office on Wednesday, June 6 and begin serving their new three-year terms.

This year, 5,007 votes were needed for a quorum which was achieved at approximately 9:36 p.m., 36 minutes after the polls were originally scheduled to close at 9 p.m.

“We made a decision to extend the voting so as not to have to continue the election on Thursday which would have added to the expenses of the corporation. I must say that while it took some time in coming, I’m happy that we were able to get the quorum to validate the election and proceed with the process on Wednesday night,” said Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2012 Election Committee.

Bailey added that she thought the 2012 Election Committee did a good job in making sure that the election procedures were overseen properly.

“I’d like to thank my co-chair and the other shareholders who comprised the 2012 committee for so unselfishly giving of their time to ensure a level field for all of the candidates,” said Bailey.

The co-Chair of the 2012 Election Committee was Board Director Evelyn Santiago. The other members of the committee were Michelle Davy, James Estwick, Marjorie Helms, Deborah Henry, William Odom, Sonja Maxwell, and William Marquez.

A voting incentive of $2,500 was offered this year by the Election Committee to encourage shareholders to vote in the Board election. One shareholder from each of the five sections of Co-op City will receive $500 cash if their name is selected during a random computerized drawing and the voting registry shows that they voted in the May 16th Board election. The drawing will take place in the coming weeks and the winning shareholders will be notified by Riverbay.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Shredfest in Co-op City tomorrow Tomorrow, Sunday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., shred your important documents and avoid identity theft when the 5th annual Shred Fest comes to Triangle Plaza at Co-op City Blvd. and Rombouts Avenue, next to Municipal Credit Union.

The first 4 to arrive will receive free paper shredders donated by Staples.

Bring your old bank statements, old pay stubs, credit card applications and old papers with personal indentifying information.

Co-op City Community Fair on June 9 The Co-op City Community Fair and Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration has been scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 12-6 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway.

There will be entertainment, food, drinks and much, much more. Come on down and join the fun!

For vendor information, please contact Riverbay Community Relations Office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

Spring Tennis Program underway The Co-op City Tennis Club has begun its spring program for children between 6 and 18 years old. The club meets from 3 to 6 p.m. on the courts behind M.S. 181. The program is free and open to children of all playing levels. Rackets and balls are provided but participants are asked to wear sneakers, comfortable athletic clothing such as shorts and tee shirts or sweat clothes if the weather in chilly, and bring water or sports drinks for refreshment. Children are registered onsite but must complete the registration form before playing. Call 718671-4437 for more information.

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, May 27 Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Veterans Memorial Council of Co-op City is set for Sunday, May 27th at the Harley Moseley Veterans Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue, adjacent to the shopping center. The annual commemoration features participation by all of Co-op City’s major veterans organizations, including American Legion Post 1871, American Legion Auxiliary 1871, Vietnam Veterans, the Jewish War Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

All of Co-op City’s elected representatives have been invited to participate.

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Co-op City recognized at 45th Precinct Community Council breakfast

BY BILL STUTTIG helped to make it affordable for everyone and include Pelham Bay, Westchester Community leaders and organizations to attend,” Bieder said. “In all, we sold Square, Country Club to City Island—it’s from throughout Co-op City joined with 231 tickets and with 60 complimentary a big community board—and every single other communities from the 45th Precinct tickets which included our honorees, neighborhood was represented and that’s in attending the 45th Precinct Community other invited guests and 35 officers from what made it special,” said Bieder. “That, Council breakfast on Wednesday mornthe 45th Precinct, we had more than 300 to me, was the greatest feeling of all, that ing, May 9, at Villa Barone Manor in people attending the breakfast which was everyone just came together to break Throggs Neck. bread and celebrate the The annual breakfast was accomplishments of our wonreestablished after an absence derful honorees, including the of many years largely through officers, so what more could the efforts of the 45th Precinct we ask for?”

Community Council of which According to Sajous, the Riverbay Ombudsman Joe breakfast was attended by Boiko is Vice President, approximately 325 people.

Community Relations Director “It was great to see all of Michelle Sajous is Treasurer, the precinct’s coverage areas and Co-op City residents Sonia represented at the breakfast,” Feliciano and Yvonne Smithsaid Sajous. “We really had a Burrus are Secretary and nice cross section of all the Sergeant-at-Arms, respectively. communities within the jurisBob Bieder, President of the diction and we expect it to Community Council, was the The officers of the 45th Precinct Community Council presented Captain double next year.”

Master of Ceremonies for the Russell Green with a plaque recognizing his responsiveness to the The program included honneeds of all the communities of the precinct. Joining Captain Green ors for Co-op City’s Leonard breakfast program.

“We were very, very happy (center) was (l. to r.): Treasurer Michelle Sajous, Sergeant-at-Arms Murrell who was recognized Yvonne Smith-Burrus, Secretary Sonia Feliciano, Vice-President Joe with everything,” said Bieder. Boiko, and Council President Bob Bieder.

Photo by Bill Stuttig for decades of community “From all over the community, service as a key member of we had people step forward which was great, thanks, again, to our sponsors.”

Community Board 10 and as a leader of really great.”

Bieder also pointed out that one outthe Retirees of Dreiser Loop and other Among the sponsors of the event were standing outcome of the breakfast was Co-op City community groups. local businesses and elected officials who that it brought together folks from every “We honored several local persons contributed generously to help defray the single neighborhood of the community who have in many ways supported the cost of tickets and the expenses of the board under one roof to celebrate the 45th Precinct directly or indirectly, makrecognition breakfast. accomplishments of the honorees and the ing our community a better and safer “Without our sponsors, the tickets officers of the 45th Precinct who work place in which to live,” said Boiko. would have been twice the price so it was hard to keep the communities safe. great that they stepped forward and “We go from Co-op City to Castle Hill (Continued on page 15)

NCNW’s Saturday School closes year with peace quilts The Saturday School for students in grades 2 through 8 has closed for summer vacation. Our program, designed to help students strengthen their language and mathematics skills in small groups with the guidance of licensed teachers, also incorporated an art appreciation component this year. Mrs. Robin Miller, acclaimed artist and art teacher, volunteered time with our students throughout the year to help them begin the appreciation of art and thus enrich their lives.

They culminated the year by painting a “Peace Quilt.” Each student contributed the design for a patch in the quilt with such themes as “Love,” “Truth,” “Freedom,” “Unity” and “Liberty.”

On the last day of school, the students wrote comments and reflections about their work of art, the “Peace Quilt.” Their impressions are shared below.

Deanna Vargas, 3rd grade: “The things I felt about this art is amazing. When I see the words ‘LIFE IS GOOD,’ it tells me we should not waste our life on TV, be active and use your life wisely. LOVE

makes me feel like love who you like and do what you want to do and don’t feel ashamed. UNITY tells me to be friends with whomever; if they have asthma, or are handicapped, who cares, be friends!

PEACE, tells me don’t be rude, nothing is too horrible. LIBERTY tells me we are equal, so don’t judge anybody by their (Continued on page 15)

Peace quilt designed by the female students in the NCNW’s Saturday School.

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Dog Rules

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cases that involved decisions made under Riverbay’s old policy, and the decisions might have been different under the new one,” Stewart said in the statement. “We were able to resolve the claim in Maddox by granting the accommodation request and paying a nominal sum, but we were unable to resolve the Archibald matter in a similar manner. The total sum paid and awarded in these cases is well under $85,000. And the actual fines to HUD are less than $35,000, not the $85,000 reported by other outlets.”

An administrative law judge hearing a case brought against Riverbay by the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency determined in a ruling released on May 7 that Riverbay’s old policy and treatment of shareholders was discriminatory and gave the cooperator nearly $39,000 in damages and assessed Riverbay with $32,000 in penalties. HUD, at one time, sought nearly $200,000 in damages and penalties, according to Riverbay’s legal counsel.

In his ruling, the judge upheld Riverbay’s new Fair Housing Act accommodation policy.

“Riverbay is reviewing the decision in Archibald to determine whether to appeal,” Stewart said. “While we disagree with the award of damages and find the penalties excessive, we agree with the court’s decision to approve Riverbay’s new accommodation policy.”

As part of the new policies and procedures to be used when shareholders

request special accommodations for pets under disability laws, Stewart has prepared and conducted three training sessions for Riverbay’s CSO personnel and will also conduct a training session for the Public Safety Department. The judge also ordered Riverbay to conduct ongoing training sessions on the new policies and to file periodic reports with HUD informing the agency of how many requests are made and how they are handled and resolved.

Search continues for suspect in apparent kidnapping attempt

BY JIM ROBERTS Police continue to search for a suspect who attempted to kidnap a six-year old student outside of PS 160 around 7 a.m. last Friday, May 11.

“The New York City Police Department and my department are working together to try and apprehend this person,” said Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. “It’s an ongoing investigation. We’re relying on the public to provide any information they can.”

The suspect, a black male believed to be in his 50s or 60s, approached the vic-

tim in front of 4140 Hutchinson River Parkway, grabbed him by the arm and told him to come with him to his house, according to police.

An adult in the area, identified in press reports as John Vazquez, a janitor at the school, intervened when he saw what was happening and the suspect fled, according to police.

Police say the suspect is approximately 6’2” tall and 230 pounds with a dark complexion, a thick grey and white beard and mustache and was wearing a black baseball cap, green camouflage pants and

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black boots. The man’s general appearance was disheveled, according to police.

According to press accounts, Vazquez was accustomed to seeing the boy at the school early in the morning and said hello to the child on the morning of the attempted kidnapping. When Vazquez saw the strange looking man holding the boy by the hand, he confronted him. The man cursed at Vazquez, which led the janitor to push the boy behind him and wield his broom to keep the man away.

Teachers have reportedly seen the man near the school prior to the incident.

The man walked away after Vazquez confronted him that morning and he then fled on foot southbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway, according to police.

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Meeting with the Department of Transportation On Wednesday, Management had a productive meeting with Ms. Connie Moran, the Bronx Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation, regarding the depression in the streets located at Casals Place near Buildings 12, 13 and 14; Bellamy Loop near Building 21 and Alcott Place near Buildings 17, 18 and 19. Also in attendance were Mr. Joseph Carbone from the DOT and representing Riverbay were Mr. Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Mr. Anthony Rasulo, Mr. David Stone and Vernon Cooper.

At Casals Place, the depression is approximately a foot deep, particularly around the area where the old Ric Wil pipe exists. Management has agreed to make a small sample cut of the asphalt in order to determine how much space exists between the asphalt and the old pipe. The plan would be to have the DOT cut out the asphalt and lower the surface over the pipe, if possible, and raise the surface around the pipe in order to make the entire area more level, which will enable the rain water to flow properly to the drains and will make it easier for motorists who pass through this area. Mr. Carbone stated that they would be able to initiate this work by the latter part of June this year and we will work with them in any way possible to help facilitate this process.

At Bellamy Loop, here again, the lump in the street is caused by the old Ric Wil pipe and although we do not have water that ponds in this area, it is an obstacle that motorists have to contend with in terms of maneuvering over the hump in the road, in order to drive along Bellamy Loop, particularly motorists that have

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. vehicles with low undercarriages. At this location, what is needed is additional asphalt in order to level off the street.

However, the DOT has a program for these occurrences and at this point will have to address next spring. Mr. Carbone stated, however, that in the interim, he would have the noticeable potholes in this area addressed by next month.

The last location we inspected with the representatives of the DOT was the cul de sac at Alcott Place near Buildings 17, 18 and 19. Here, the sidewalk appears to be sinking and as a result, the street is too high and rain water does not flow to the sewer drains. In this case, the entire sidewalk area would have to be rebuilt. In addition, the street would have to be grinded down and lowered in order to get the right pitch for draining. The more ideal and cost effective solution would be to install catch basins to facilitate proper drainage.

We were advised at the meeting that this work would be the responsibility of the City of New York’s Department of Environmental Protection, and therefore, we spoke with Ms. Effie Ardizzone of the DEP and submitted a written request to have the catch basin installed. Ms. Ardizzone stated that she will promptly respond to our request. I want to thank Ms. Moran and Ms. Ardizzone for their cooperation and timely response to our requests.

At our April meeting with the agencies, we were informed by the DOT that they will be making safety improvements at the Bartow Ave./Baychester Ave. intersection. These improvements will include the construction of a pedestrian island at Bartow Ave. and a median along Baychester Ave. to improve safety, while opening up unused road space to relieve congestion for vehicles making

left turns.

They will add new high visibility crosswalks and pedestrian ramps to discourage mid-block crossing and improve pedestrian safety and they will install pedestrian fencing to minimize mid block crossing and crossing against the signal. According to Ms. Moran, this work will commence by the end of this month.

General Manager Vernon Cooper makes his point to District 10 Sanitation Superintendent Bob Landi as the two toured an area near the pedestrian foot bridge that is chronically litter strewn. Landi promised to provide additional garbage receptacles and “no littering” signs along the entire stretch of Baychester Avenue adjacent to Co-op City if Riverbay would empty the receptacles on a regular basis. Riverbay’s Director of Janitorial Services Luis Salazar and Director of Operations Kevin Keenan also took part in the tour.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Home visits from Riverbay Window Guard Office to residents of Buildings 33, 34 and 35 This coming week, Riverbay’s Window Guard employees will be conducting home visits to the residents of Buildings 33, 34 and 35 to meet with shareholders who did not return their 2012 Window Guard Guards or fill them out completely, in an attempt to gather the vital information as is required by the City of New York.

Each window guard employee will prominently display their Riverbay

identification card.

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

The city’s Window Guard law was enacted to help prevent incidences of younger children being injured or killed in falls from unguarded windows. It requires owners of multiple dwellings (buildings with 3 or more apartments) to provide and properly install approved window guards on all windows in apartments where a child(ren) 10 years or younger reside or visit, although anyone, for whatever reason,

may request window guards, even if you do not have children 10 or younger in the apartment.

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

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Standing by pro-union stance To t h e E d it or : Despite a long standing Board resolution (278) prohibiting Board members from publicly attacking one another, I was condemned in last week’s City News by several Board members for insisting that the Board return to a Riverbay policy that was observed from the time the first shovel broke ground until Marion Scott was hired. Since that hiring it is no longer a guiding principle to engage only union contractors.

It should be! Unions campaigned for Mitchell-Lama legislation, and sponsored Co-op City which was built with 100% union labor.

I personally worked as a union electrician in the construction of Co-op City.

Good union wages and benefits enabled

me to move here.

The entire labor movement is now under attack. Non-union contractors have a large presence on big projects in New York City while my union is suffering 30% unemployment. To get work my union is cornered into a race to the bottom—take wage cuts and give up benefits! The only winners in this race are contractors who rake in profits exploiting non-union workers.

I believe Riverbay Board approval of non-union, scab contractors contributes to the unholy race that is undermining union conditions. I have walked many picket lines - even been arrested – defending my union from bottom feeding, union busting contractors.

I’ll be damned if I contribute to this race to the bottom – as a citizen, as a coop-

erator, as a Board member. Why join the race to jeopardize union wages, pension and benefits?

Would we approve child labor—or even slave labor—to reduce Riverbay expenses?

Dr. Martin Luther King, who was killed aiding unionization in Memphis, recognized that unions are essential in combating poverty. His memory is deeply dishonored when Board members approve non-union contractors who under pay and exploit non-union labor.

It’s my badge of honor to be publicly attacked by Board members for my principled pro-union stance. My attackers diminish themselves in the eyes of thousands of Co-op City union members and —Ber n a r d C ylich supporters.

Enough already To t h e E d it or : Recently, there was a vote to explore privatization and the Riverbay Board voted no. With the new financing coming together, this will throw away this issue for 35 years. But still to this day, the editor and publisher of City News continue to push this issue, evidently blind to the fact that the housing boom has gone poof. Nobody is buying, foreclosure rates are high, and there’s a slow recovery to the recession.

Yet these two continue their push. Why? Because there is something in it for them.

They still give you their solution: revenue stream of sales of move outs and move ins.

They don't factor in the flip tax, Riverbay's share, and the fact that you will be responsible for the selling of your apartment, plus fees to the agent for selling it for you. They still to this day have not told us the cons, only the pros. They make it sound so easy.

Experts at a meeting a couple years ago said that revenue stream from sales is not the solution. Why don't they stop and offer solutions other than trying to poison our minds with fool’s gold and offer solutions to revenue to the people here so we as cooperators don't have to face carry charge hikes. Why don't they move here to be a part of our community? They won’t. They

won't give up their nice homes in Riverdale and Connecticut. Although I don't have the stats or the paperwork, with the economy and the still high unemployment rates, who would have the money to do so? And then, we will be in bigger trouble because we can't sell apartments to make up the benefits of Mitchell-Lama.

Please offer fool’s gold to some other complex, try Trump Houses. Look where that is going! Stop using sensationalism to promote your paper and print responsible journalism. The economy is still in a slow mode, and we can all see what is going on, —Da vid Sa n q u iche sir!

Power shutdown in Building 29A Thursday On Thursday, May 24, the power plant will turn off electrical service from the basement level to the 8th floor between the hours of 9 a.m. until approximately 5 p.m.

This shutdown is necessary for repairs to the electrical lines.

Please note that elevator service will NOT be affected. The laundry room will be closed however, until the work has been completed.

The Riverbay Public Safety Department will be on site in the event of an emergency.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we complete the repairs.

Not ice of eleva t or sh u t d own s Please be advised that we will be conducting category I elevator inspections as required annually by NYC Building Code in Buildings 16A & B, 23 and 25 on Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23.

We expect each elevator to be out of service for a minimum of one hour in most cases.

The schedule is as follows: Tu es d a y, M a y 22 Building 25 Elevator 1: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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

Elevator 3: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Elevator 4: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Wed n esd a y, M a y 23 Building 23

Elevator 3: 7:30 .m. – 8:30 a.m.

Elevator 4: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

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

Elevator 2: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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

Elevator 4: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

We will update you in the event of any changes.

We will make every attempt to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible, and apologize for any inconveniences caused.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Laundry Room Closures The laundry facility in Building 2 will be closed on Monday, May 21 and in Building 15 on Wednesday, May 23 to allow for the installation of the sprinkler system.

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

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

—R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers home repair tips for smart consumers

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Now that the spring cleaning and repair season is upon us, cooperators may be considering hiring persons to help with these tasks. Some cooperators may have just had new windows installed and may be upgrading blinds or window treatments. It is very important that consumers take steps to make sure that the services they are paying for are the services they are getting. Fraud is very popular among contractors. The Department of Public Safety offers these tips to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

Make sure when hiring someone to do work, you receive recommendations from friends or family who have used the contractor for similar work. Get at least three written estimates for the work you wish to have done. Make sure all estimates detail the scope of the job so that meaningful comparisons can be made. Remember that

no structural changes to Co-op City apartments can be made without the permission of Riverbay Corporation. Please check with your Cooperator Service Office if you have any questions about intended improvements.

It is also important to make sure the contractor meets licensing and registration requirements. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, (212) 487-4444; www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dca/ home.html, or the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau Office of the Attorney General, (212) 416-8300; www.oag.state. ny.us. You can check with these agencies or the Better Business Bureau, (212) 5336200; www.newyork.bbb.org, to see if there are any complaint records against an intended contractor or repair service.

Make sure your contractor is insured.

They should have personal liability, property damage and worker’s compensation

insurance for workers and subcontractors.

Also, check with your insurance company to see if you are covered for any injury or damage that may occur. Be sure any valuables are locked up while work is being done in your home.

Insist on a written contract that details the entire scope of the job. Be sure it states exactly what will be done, when it will be done and the quality of materials to be used. Any warranties or subcontractors should be listed. The total price and schedule of payments should be included. Make certain you understand all payment options and any financing charges. Never make a final payment or sign a final release until you are satisfied with the work performed.

Paying by credit card may give you any extra avenue of dispute resolution.

Always be cautious of the deal that seems too good to be true. Be wary if the contractor comes door to door to seek you

out or just happens to have material left over from another job. Be alert to a contractor who quotes you a price that is out of line with other estimates. Do not allow a contractor to pressure you to make an immediate decision or ask you to pay for the entire job up front. Be cautious of a contractor driving an unmarked van or a vehicle with out of state plates. Senior citizens can often be the victims of this type of fraud.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

male violently resisted prompting a call for more officers. The male was subdued and placed under arrest. The victim was treated for her injuries.

Ma y 06, 140 Alcott Pla ce CCPD officers responded to the 17th floor of this location to investigate a report of a man screaming. Upon arrival,

they found a male and female in a stairway. The male became visibly nervous and attempted to leave, but Officers were able to detain him. A 9mm handgun and 5 bags of cocaine were found in the possession of this individual. The man was arrested and charged with numerous weapons related and other charges.

Public Safety Blotter May 6-14, 2012 M a y 14, 140 Alcott P lace CCPD officers found a male on the second floor of this location drinking an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and issued summons for public/consumption of alcohol. He was returned to the Bronx Central Booking after an active warrant for his arrest was discovered.

Ma y 12, Va r ious L oca tions The CCPD and NYPD joined forces to conduct quality of life enforcement throughout Co-op City. As a result, one male was issued a summons for Public Consumption of Alcohol and another male was arrested for Criminal Possession of a weapon after he was found possessing a switchblade. Both were also issued community complaints for violation of Riverbay’s Rules regarding antisocial conduct.

Ma y 11, 4140 Hutchinson R iver Pa r kwa y E a st (P.S. 160) CCPD was notified that an unknown male attempted to abduct a child from PS 160 in Section 5. The attempt was unsuccessful and efforts to locate this individual are ongoing. The male is described to be in his 60’s, approx 6’2, scruffy facial hair (full beard), freckles or pimples on his face.

M a y 11, 120 Asch Loop CCPD officers responded to this location to assist the NYPD in affecting an arrest on a resistant female. The officers managed to get the unruly female into custody despite her efforts to fight with them.

M ay 09, 140 Dekr uif Pla ce A CCPD officer on patrol heard shots from this area and additional units quickly responded. A thorough search was conducted with negative findings.

M ay 09, 140 E r dm an Pla ce CCPD responded to this location after a family member was unable to locate a relative. After forcing entry into an apartment, the family member was found deceased within. At this time, the death has been ruled to be of natural causes.

M a y 07, 100 Bella my Loop CCPD officers and members of the NYPD Bronx Warrants Squad worked together to locate a male wanted for attempted murder. After forcing entry into an apartment, the suspect was found within along with a second male wanted on warrant as well. The suspects were taken into custody without further incident.

M a y 06, 140 Asch Loop A CCPD officer on patrol observed a male punching a female in the face. The

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Security Greetings, neighbors. We are fortunate to live in a community that has low crime statistics, but I feel one crime is one too many, particularly when it involves our children.

Last week at P.S. 160 a criminal parasite attempted to abduct one of Co-op City's children. This individual is described as a male black, 50 to 60 years old with a grayish beard wearing camouflaged pants.

This young 6 year old boy who was the intended victim of this parasite was blessed that day that the school janitor intervened and this young student was able to return home, unharmed.

I don't have to paint you a picture of what would or might have happened if

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado the perpetrator was successful.

The actions by the school janitor demonstrated how each one of us in Co-op City can contribute to a safer community by just getting involved. I applaud his concern and his actions. P.S. 160 is fortunate to have a person of this character on their

staff.

I would not be surprised if the perpetrator of the attempted abduction is on the registered sexual offender registry. Educate yourself and your family with information concerning sexual predators on the following websites, 1. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nor 2. www.city-data.com.

You can also sign up for Sex Offender Relocation Email Alerts and NY-ALERT will email you whenever a Level 2 or 3 sex offender on the public registry moves into – or out of – your neighborhood.

Information about offenders of all risk levels, including those whose risk levels are pending, is available by call-

ing 518-457-5837 or 1-800-262-3257.

Callers must have an individual's name and one of the following – an exact address, date of birth, driver's license number, or Social Security number – to learn if the individual is on the Registry.

You can also download a free app to your smart phones that would inform you of the location of these persons in your area.

Our children are our most sacred treasures. Please use every opportunity and resource available to keep them safe and secure.

You may contact me at ccdirector @optonline.net; or by calling 718320-3351. Thank you.

Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, June 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Coop City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, 1 N.Y. 10475 at least 1 /2 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.

Goin g to E m pir e a n d Aq uedu ct Buses going to Empire and Aqueduct Casinos. More details soon. So that we can best serve you, please call and let us know where and when you’d like to go.

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

Hea lt h a ler t !

Obesity has been linked to several maladies that can be avoided. It has become all too obvious that Co-op City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To

help you, the Black Forum is embarking on a new health program to teach how to cook and eat sensibly as a new way of life.

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

Bla ck For u m ’s Lyon s M a ne Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035.

E mer gency Food 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

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! We have just completed our 9th Mother’s Day Cake Sale. For those who brought down their sweets, we are grateful and thank you; ALSO, for those who purchased these sweets, we also thank you. I will have to give more insight at a later date. I just want to acknowledge this event now so that the participants won't think we are forgetting them.

At the end of this month, we pause to remember those who have given their lives so that we may be safe here in the USA. Because of their bravery, we and their families are able to keep on keeping on although they are no longer with us.

Keeping their memories alive by honoring them on this their given day and all the days of our lives. Lest We Forget.

—C elest ine W it h ey

With Much Gratitude The family of the late Hugh Moore of Building 17, who departed this life on April 26, 2012, would like to thank everyone who offered kind words of comfort and sympathy, as well as those who joined them in the celebration of the life of their beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and great, great grandfather.

We will always remember your kindness as we mourned the loss of our loved one.

—T h e fa m ily

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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 teer s wa n ted We need volunteers for Wednesdays

and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12;45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

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

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

—Ton y I llis

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Caring for the Community Attem pt ed Ab duct ion As you probably know by now, there was an attempted abduction of a six-yearold boy in Section Five. This is a horrible, horrible crime.

Now, I would like everyone here to please take extra caution when you bring your children to school. Therefore, please alert the authorities immediately if you see someone acting suspiciously at a school.

Why are they hanging around that school? Why are they talking to that child?

Does this situation look proper? These are some questions that should go through your mind. And then, please make sure that you talk to your children about things that are going on at school, their friends, and associates.

O nline Dan ger s Please monitor the websites that your child visits. Is someone online posing as a child to become “friends” with your children? There are many playful games on several sites that allow complete strangers to become friends with children. Now, ask yourself: Who are the unknown adults that have become online “friends” with your children? Why are they “friends” with your young child?

Please let your children know that you love them and make sure that they’re protected from predators at or around their schools and when they go online.

Sex Offend er s This matter with the sex offenders living here should have been resolved by now. I don’t think it should take this long to resolve this matter. We have lawyers and a management team that are working for us.

So, what is the delay?

Board members, please, let’s work together and see if we can direct our lawyers and Management to get together

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson immediately and take steps to legally remove all sex offenders from this community.

Mold From time-to-time, I read stories about mold being in some of the apartments. True or false, I want this complaint to be resolved.

Now, I always encourage cooperators to communicate with Riverbay first if there are problems in this community.

Thereafter, they should let me know if their problems cannot be resolved with Riverbay. And, yes, many people will stop me and mention things to me. Thereafter, I make sure that I take immediate action to help them. Hey, things are not perfect here.

However, you can be sure that I’ll be there for you.

At any rate, I want to hear from you. Do you have currently have mold in your apartment? Have you called Riverbay about mold in your apartment? What was their response? Is someone going to help you? If someone is going to help you, then we’re fine.

Bottom line: My goal is to reach out to you so that we can fix these complaints and make your environment better here.

C om mu nit y Cen ter s I would like to see more activities occur in our community centers. Our community centers are empty during the daytime. And, this is completely unacceptable. Why can’t we rent these rooms out

so that cooperators can go there and have a good time? Why can’t we get some of our businesses to expand their programs into these rooms? After-school programs?

Educational? Fitness? Recreational? We need to do something. Every community room should be occupied.

Now, just to let you know, the YMCA might come to a space, that will need to be built, on Bartow. However, we need something right now for our youth and everyone here.

Do our businesses want to expand? Are there problems? Please let me know.

Stor age R oom s As reported recently, some people have been waiting for a storage closet for many years. Now, I understand that there is room in some buildings for additional storage closets. So, we’re going to see if we can hopefully fill these spaces up with storage closets. Now, that was easy, right?

Bids I would like for this community to become familiar with some of the rules for purchases and contracts that the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has established for MitchellLama developments.

1. All purchases and contracts will be awarded on the basis of competitive analysis and bidding to the fullest extent possible.

2. Unless otherwise directed by the division, no less than three bidders must be solicited by the housing company.

3. The housing company shall include minority and woman owned businesses in the solicitation of bids for which they shall be given a full and fair opportunity to participate.

4. All purchases and contracts should be awarded to the lowest responsible bid-

der.

Now, everyone, please keep in mind that Board members and Management cannot stray from these rules and develop their own rules.

Raccoons I have videos of a raccoon that climbed onto the scaffolding of Building 2A. These videos were shot by a cooperator from his window that overlooks this scaffolding. Now, according to this cooperator, some people have been throwing garbage out of their windows for a long time. Outrageous, huh?

Everyone, again, please do not throw garbage out of the windows. There are cameras that can capture most areas of Co-op City, and the community complaint that will be issued to you will carry a high price. Now, I was assured that signs would be placed in Building 2A about throwing garbage out of the windows. And, I was assured that something will be done about that raccoon.

Now, again, I want you to please call the Cooperator Services Office if there are unacceptable conditions going on in this community.

R iver ba y Emp loyees I want all of our employees and everyone here to know that people care about you. Okay, please try to remember these points.

Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net.

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

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Above, Lenny Donghia and Rohan Bromfield of the city’s Department of Environmental Protection clear a clogged storm drain along Co-op City Blvd. of mud and debris.

Several drains have been cleared after DEP and Riverbay worked together to identify areas in need of cleaning and repair.

At right, the AMTRAK train tracks behind Section 5 are full of debris in a photo taken on Friday, May 11th. A week later, on May 17th, the land surrounding the tracks appears clear of debris after crews worked all week to clean the area. In addition to the cleaning, Riverbay has requested that AMTRAK make several adjustments to the fencing separating the tracks from Section 5 to make illegal dumping in the area less feasible. Riverbay is still awaiting word on those requests which include higher fencing, wire mesh installed between the fence posts, and signage posted at regular intervals warning potential dumpsters of the heavy fines and penalties if caught illegally dumping on the federally protected land.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

G a n g & Dr u g Awa r en ess For u m A Gang & Drug Awareness Forum will be held on Thursday, June 7, 6-9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, sponsored by the NYPD, CCPD and the Riverbay Corporation.

The Guest Speakers are Sergeant Nybia Cooper & Officer Ralf Davis from NYPD Crime Prevention; and Officers Charles Mack & Ben Burgress from Juvenile Justice Division.

Please make every effort to attend.

State HCR employee pleads guilty to stealing nearly $1M in federal funds Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced this week that Agnes Bernier, an employee at New York State Homes and Community Renewal (“NYHCR”), has pled guilty to stealing approximately $944,000 in federal government funds that were intended to be used by New York State to provide rent subsidies for low-income families.

Bernier pled guilty before U.S. District Judge John F. Keenan.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Agnes Bernier perpetrated

a blatant fraud on her employer the State of New York - stealing precious federal housing dollars in the process. The Section 8 housing program is a vital resource for residents in need of subsidies in order to put roofs over their heads, and those who rob the program of taxpayer dollars will not be tolerated.”

According to the indictment to which Bernier pled and statements made in court during the plea proceeding: In her role at NYHCR, Bernier was responsible for, among other things, processing federal Section 8 housing subsidy

refund payments that were intended to be paid to New York State’s Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”). From 2004 through 2011, Bernier used her position at NYHCR to steal more than $944,000 in refund payments that were made out to the HTFC. On hundreds of occasions, she stole money orders made out to the HTFC by writing her own name over the letters “HTFC” and then depositing the money orders into her personal bank accounts.

For example, in December 2011, Bernier deposited 17 falsified money orders worth more than $7,500 into her personal

Memorial Service for the late Donald Lanier A memorial service to commemorate the life and accomplishments of the late Donald Lanier will be held on Thursday, May 24, 6-8 p.m. at Lipton Hall, 108 W. 3rd Street (at MacDougal Street) in New York City.

Mr. Lanier, who lived at the Adler Place Townhouses in Co-op City since 1970, passed away on Monday, March 5 at the age of 75.

A native New Yorker, Donald Lanier was born, raised and educated at schools in the city. He was employed as a manager for 30 years at AT&T. In 1995, he began a second career as a Licensed Paralegal in the law firm at Zwerling,

Schachter and Zwerling for 15 years, where he was employed until his sudden death.

A graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, Class of 1955, Mr. Lanier’s studies were concentrated in aeronautical engineering. He attended City College from 1955 to 1957, and received both an Associate and Bachelor’s degree from the New York University School of Continuing Education (SCE), respectively. Mr. Lanier received the Founders’ Day Award at commencement. His active participation in SCE affairs extended over 40 years.

Donald Lanier was an accomplished

musician, playing both the piano and classical guitar. He expressed his profound love for the arts and music through generous contributions made over the years to a significant list of iconic institutions in New York City.

Mr. Lanier was beloved by his family and a host of friends. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, to whom he was married for 55 years; their only daughter, Jill, and son-in-law, John Maney, Jr.; a sister, Constance Wills; and one brother, Douglas Lanier and his wife, Joyce. He was pre-deceased by another sister, Anita Hertnandez. Mr. Lanier is also survived by 6 nephews and 3 nieces.

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Bernier, 55, of the Bronx, New York, pled guilty to one count of theft of government funds, and one count of bank fraud. She faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, a maximum fine of $1M or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. She has also agreed to forfeit to the United States $944,000.

Bernier is scheduled to be sentenced

by Judge Keenan on September 25, 2012.

Mr. Bharara praised the investigative work of the Office of the New York State Inspector General.

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Progress Avenue from Co-op City Blvd. to Bartow Avenue which has been chronically litter strewn and overgrown for several years.

Joining Cooper and Landi on the tour was Riverbay Director of Operations Kevin Keenan and Director of Janitorial Services Luis Salazar.

After briefly touring and walking a part of the stretch, Landi agreed with an offer made by Cooper that Riverbay would be willing to have its personnel maintain and empty garbage receptacles placed along the littered stretch if Sanitation would provide the additional receptacles needed along with signs to be placed along the stretch warning people about the illegality of dumping and littering.

Landi got back to Cooper within a few hours promising to have the receptacles placed by the end of this week.

Similar progress was made this week in the area of the community’s clogged storm drains and catch basins.

Two weeks ago, Effie Ardizzone, Deputy Director of Community Partnerships for the city’s Department of Environmental Protection, toured the community with a Riverbay representative to see some of the problem spots mentioned at prior meetings for which DEP is responsible. On Thursday morning, Ardizzone returned with a DEP work crew to begin cleaning out some of the clogged storm drains that she took note of during her earlier visit here. At one drain, on Co-op City Blvd. just south of the little league fields, the crew removed several hundred pounds of dirt, and plastic debris from the drain.

On Wednesday afternoon, Constance Moran, Bronx Commissioner for the Department of Transportation, toured an area of Alcott Place just before the Buildings 17, 18 and 19 cul-de-sac where water regularly ponds on both sides of the street after significant rain. Cooper, Construction Department Director Tony Rasulo, Assistant Power Plant Director David Stone, and Riverbay Board Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab joined the

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Commissioner on the tour.

Moran told the Riverbay officials that re-pitching the street to correct the problem would prove costly and a more efficient way to correct the problem would be to install additional catch basins in the area to drain away the rain water.

Cooper said he then immediately reached out to the DEP’s Ardizzone to request the catch basins. Cooper followed up the verbal request with a formal letter of request to DEP. Last Friday afternoon, General Manager Cooper, Building and Grounds Directors Donavan Plummer and Osbourne Pearson, and Ombudsman Joe Boiko joined Congressman Joe Crowley’s District Representative Vonda Johnson in meeting with Thomas Tompkins, a senior engineer with AMTRAK, who promised at the meeting to clean-up the land surrounding the tracks of debris and unkempt brush which Riverbay feels invites vermin into the area and affects the quality of life of the residents of Section 5.

This past week, Tompkins lived up to his promise, and had the entire area cleaned up, from the fence line to the track.

To cut down on litter, debris and dumping in the future, going forward, Cooper made a number of additional requests. He asked a Sanitation representative who was present at the meeting and site tour to provide garbage receptacles placed along the half-mile stretch of fence line across the street from Section 5, and Riverbay personnel would see to it that those receptacles would be emptied and maintained regularly.

Cooper also requested of Tompkins that AMTRAK increase the height of its fence, to make illegal dumping in the area more difficult, place wire mesh in between the metal posts of the fence to keep litter from blowing back and forth between the tracks and the sidewalk, and to place warning signs on the fence about the penalties for illegal dumping.

Tompkins said that he would get back to

Staff from the Buildings and Grounds Department erect new posts to support a collapsed fence bordering the Hutchinson River Parkway across from Building 32. Although the collapsed fence was on Parks Department property, Riverbay took it upon itself the to correct the eyesore impacting on Co-op City residents.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Cooper about these requests.

The meeting with AMTRAK and the follow-up actions were preceded by a letter of complaint about conditions in the area to AMTRAK from Congressman Joe Crowley. The letter was written at Riverbay’s request.

Also in Section 5, last Friday and Saturday, Riverbay took it upon itself to fix a collapsed fence in front of Building 32 separating Hutchinson River Parkway East from the actual highway. Staff from the Buildings and Grounds Department cemented new posts in the ground and then the next day, when the cement had hardened, pulled the collapsed fence up and reattached it to the new posts.

Riverbay did this, despite the fact that the fence is actually under the jurisdiction of the city’s Department of Parks which controls the land between Section 5 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. Cooper said that he wanted the eyesore remedied before the Mother’s Day holiday, tradi-

tionally one of the busiest holidays in the community in terms of additional people coming into Co-op City to visit their families and loved ones.

Last month, Cooper and a number of Riverbay department heads met with senior agency representatives from New York City and State on April 11th to point out a number of remedial measures needed regarding conditions on land in and around Co-op City that fall under the jurisdiction of city and state agencies. The progress made this week was a direct result of that initial meeting and similar meetings held last year identifying numerous specific problems and directly requested that these conditions be remedied.

Cooper said this week that Riverbay is willing to work with each agency and help in correcting the conditions on their properties, but some cooperation is needed from the agencies responsible in order for the vast majority of the many needed remedial actions to take place.

Building 7 Association Riverbay Director of Restoration Edgar Perez will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Building 7 Association at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, in the association’s meeting room.

We expect Director Perez will address various issues of concern to residents of the building — as they are to all cooperators — such as the restoration of vacant apartments; the process of getting occupied apartments repaired; the process of reporting unsatisfactory repair work, plans for upgrading of public hallway, etc. A question and answer period will follow the Director’s presentation.

At a previous Association meeting, Riverbay’s Risk Management Director

Ron Caesar emphasized the necessity for cooperators to purchase home insurance.

He reminded the audience that the occupancy agreement everyone signed prior to moving here states that Riverbay Corporation is obligated in the event of damages due to flooding from broken pipes, convectors, etc., to repair and restore walls and floors, but that cooperators are responsible for damaged personal properties, such as furniture, draperies, cloths, etc.

Cooperator claims for reimbursement in the event of such damages must be made to their personal insurance carrier. Such home owners insurance can provide protection from debt for cooperators in the event of damages due to cooperator negligence.

Caesar said that only 94 of more than 15,000 shareholders have failed to purchase home insurance, and that they are subject to $150 fine by the corporation.

Luis Salazar, Director of Buildings/ Grounds (Janitorial), outlined the convector cleaning program that his department is performing. He anticipates that before the A/C season begins – after which cleaning cannot proceed—the department will have serviced approximately 30,000 of a total of more than 70,000 units.

The convector cleaning program will, hopefully, diminish the annual flooding problems. Monitoring the convector flooding problems in the coming A/C season will enable Management to deter-

mine how successful the convector cleaning program has been.

Responding to many requests, I will be conducting another Mitchell-Lama workshop for our Building Association in our Building Association Room on Saturday, June 2, at 9 a.m. The workshop will cover the origin and principles of the cooperative movement; the history of affordable housing laws since 1925, with focus on the particular history, benefits and restrictions of the Mitchell-Lama Law, and will examine the currently proposed HUD insured mortgage loan.

All are welcome to attend, but must contact me - 718-379-5874 - to assure space.

—Ber n a r d C ylich

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45th Pct. Breakfast “Those individuals are Leonard “Len” Murrell of Co-op City; John Doyle, Director of Community Affairs for Senator Klein and who was instrumental in setting up the court watchers program; Thomas Leahy, Chief Investigations Office of the District Attorney who has always supported the officers and communities of the 45th, and Frances Maturo, Executive Director, Archdiocese Drug Abuse Prevention Program.”

Sgt. Dennis Tierney, Detective John Fennell, Police Officer Robert Candera, Police Officer Mario Rodriguez and Police Officer Dean Cassells were also recognized during the breakfast for their life saving work over the past year, as was Officer Anne-Marie Morrison, the precinct longtime dedicated Community Relations Officer who is recovering from a long ill-

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ness and could not make the breakfast.

Boiko and Sajous joined other Council members in presenting a special award to Captain Russell Green, Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct, for his unprecedented responsiveness to the communities of the precinct since he became Captain two years ago and for his hands-on approach and availability to the communities in the precinct’s service area.

Boiko said: “It is truly an asset having Captain Green as the Precinct’s Commanding Officer. We hope to have him as commanding officer for many years to come, and have expressed such to his superior officers.”

Guest speakers for the morning included Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson, Deputy Borough President Aurelia Greene, New York City

The Retirees of Dreiser Loop were among several Co-op City community organizations that attended in the Precinct Council breakfast.

Peace Quilts color because color does not matter, feelings matter. Also, TRUTH tells me let your feelings out, don’t keep them in. Joy says smile so you don’t feel sad.”

Kaira Gore, 4th grade: ”I think this art piece is beautiful because we all worked on it together and we worked really hard. We accomplished it. One piece I dyed is about these three girls, two are my color, and one is the other color. It represents today and how white kids could play with black kids.

This art make me feel free and happy because it tells you about TRUTH and FREEDOM. It is telling you to Live, Laugh, and Love. It makes me feel like JOY. It tells me to have hope in myself. This piece will always honor my life.”

Jennifer Rivera, 4th grade: “This quilt makes me feel glad that I did my piece of art and it seems beautiful when it is put together. I especially love the background that Mrs. Miller did with the flowers at the bottom and how she got the idea of putting all of the art pieces on the final board. I think that it is so colorful when the art pieces are put together. I also like how Mrs. Miller put the sheets in a pattern of dark blue and then yellow and then it continues. This quilt also makes me feel like everybody is having a good time in the art pieces and it makes me feel like everybody is happy and having fun.”

Juliana Asante, 3rd grade: “This art

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Comptroller John Liu and Chief Carlos Gomez, Commander of Patrol Borough Bronx.

Gomez made a point of noting Captain Green’s accomplishment of reducing the precinct crime rate by 11% in 2011 and made a special point of thanking Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo for his department’s role in making that overall crime reduction possible. Green, during his remarks, also thanked Apollo and the CCPD for forging a great partnership between the two law enforcement agencies.

Co-op City community groups that participated included the Section 5 Association, the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, the Co-op City branch of the NAACP, several building association presidents and, of course, Riverbay

Corporation. General Manager Vernon Cooper was also in attendance, and Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins and Director Tony Illis.

“The success of the breakfast was due in part to the many Co-op City organizations, Riverbay Corporation, its Board of Directors and to the residents who joined with us in celebrating our working relationship and support of the men, women and officers of the 45th Precinct,” Boiko said. “I would also be remiss if I did not thank the local politicos who supported this event—Congressman Joseph Crowley, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Senator Jeff Klein, and Councilman Jimmy Vacca for their swift response to requests for assistance to revive the recognition breakfast.”

Co-op City’s Leonard Murrell (center) was among the five civilians honored at the breakfast. Murrell was honored for his decades of service to the 45th Precinct service area as a long-time Community Board 10 member and Co-op City community leader.

Murrell was presented his award by Captain Russell Green and Joe Boiko.

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makes me feel happy of how Mrs. Miller taught the children and me how to draw.

I feel happy because everyone worked hard on it to make it look nice. I like how she made the borders and I know it’s going to be on the wall so I tried to do my best to draw. Now I like to draw because when I was six years old, I did not know how to draw and when I came to the Saturday Tutorial Program, I saw an art teacher who was teaching everyone to draw and now my drawings are beautiful.

It takes time to draw and make your drawings beautiful like me, it took time for me to draw and make my drawing beautiful. Now drawing is a hobby for me. I learned a lot of things in drawing and one of the things is TRUTH. Truth is the only one thing that I liked drawing best because telling the truth is what Christians do. I liked how everyone drew, it was very beautiful. I loved the underground, it was very nice. I would like to tell everyone that my art teacher was the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Raven Paige, 4th grade: “When Mrs. Miller, the art teacher went to Africa, she became very interested in painting many things. The one thing that I liked was this art quilt is filled with words that we talked about in art class, which is why we made this quilt, such as Peace, Love and Joy. It makes me feel happy.”

Male students display their peace quilt.

Quincy Simmons, 2nd grade:” I feel happy about the quilt that we made because it looks like a LOVE QUILT. It shows many happy faces, bright colors, Liberty, Friendship, Peace and Joy. The border adds to the beauty of the quilt. It also has patterns and flowers that make it look a little like Spring. “ Tristan Lopez, 7th grade: “It makes me

feel good and it make me want to make my own someday. I really liked it. I liked it because of all the colors, flowers and the type of words they used to express their feelings. “ A complete education not only teaches analytical skills but also encourages one toappreciate beauty in the world around us and within us.

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Benedetto calls upon DOE to fix decaying sidewalk at PS 160 Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, Chairman of the NYS Assembly SubCommittee on Children With Special Needs and a member of the Assembly Education Committee, is incensed at the New York City Department of Education for failing to address the concerns of residents and parents of his Co-op City community who have been calling upon the DOE to pave a crumbling driveway with has caused numerous residents to fall and injure themselves.

The concern centers on a wide driveway leading into a large schoolyard at P.S. 160 (4140 Hutchinson River Parkway) that has been in a state of disrepair for years.

“The pavement is crumbling and is full of cracks and potholes,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “I’m furious that the DOE has not moved to correct a hazard that they know exists and has already caused some serious accidents.

Sooner or later, someone will be hurt, sue the city and the taxpayers will be out millions of dollars. Why are they waiting?”

PS 160 is home to a large physically challenged student population and Co-op City contains the largest senior citizen community, as well as, the largest physically challenged population in New York City.

To call attention to the terrible conditions, Assemblyman Benedetto held a press conference at the site last Thursday, May 10th. With concerned residents from the Co-op City Handicapped Adults, members of the Peartree AARP Chapter and Elizabeth Penn, President of the PS 160 Parents Association, in attendance, Assemblyman Benedetto vented the frustration of the community.

“I have tried reaching out to the Department of Education to have the problem corrected. I have also been informed that school officials have also asked for it to be done, yet we get no response,” the Assemblyman said. “For the protection of our children, our seniors and our impaired population who use this walkway every day, we ask the DOE to act and act now.”

Driveway leading to P.S. 160 schoolyard has been in a deplorable state of disrepair for quite some time and repeated requests for the Department of Education to fix the problem have been ignored.

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 To all members of Co-op City Post 500 in regard to Memorial Day activities, Jewish War Veterans Headquarters in Washington, D.C. has issued the following notice.

This year, the Jewish Holy Days of Shavous fall on Sunday, May 27 and

Monday, May 28. Therefore, on this Memorial Day 2012/Shavous 5772, all Jewish War Veterans Post are prohibited from participating in our usual Memorial Day activities, which include marching in parades, making speeches, sitting on the dais at Memorial Day events, and laying

of wreathes.

All JWV members can attend these community events and wear their caps as headcovering, as long as they refrain from physically participating. —Allen E. Falk, JWV National Commander To Post 500 members, please try to

attend this year’s Co-op City Memorial Day observances, but sit with the general public and pay tribute to all fallen comrades from there.

Also, we will not be having our usual Memorial Day Breakfast meeting on this —M a r vin Wa r m day.

Parkchester Chorus presents 72nd annual Spring Concert Parkchester Chorus, under the direction of Lorraine C. Nanko, with Kevin B. Winebold, Accompanist, will present their 72nd Annual Spring Concert, “A Treasure Chest of Musical Gems: Choral Classics, Opera and Operetta Delights, & Broadway Baubles”, on Sunday, May 20th at 3 p.m. The first half of the program will feature choral pearls from

George Frederic Handel and Charles Gounod followed by the “ Pilgrim’s Chorus” from “Tannhauser,” (a Wagner “Edelstein”), as well as select shimmering Mozart Nuggets, and brilliant Bizet Jewels, crowned by the Verdi Classic, “Va, pensiero,” (“Chorus of The Hebrew Slaves”), from “Nabucco.”

In keeping with the festive concert tra-

dition on that afternoon, tickets for the chorus’ seasonal basket raffle will be available for purchase during intermission. During the second half of the program, “Semi-Precious” Gems from Gilbert & Sullivan, Classic Broadway Baubles from Cole Porter, Jonathan Larson and others, will be unveiled, topped off by selections from Jerry

Bock’s enchanting, “ Fiddler On The Roof.”

Bearing the distinct honor as Artists In Residence, the Chorus is proud to present this gala performance at The First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck, located at 3051 East Tremont Avenue.

For ticket information, please call 718931-1518 and leave a message.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations next month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, June 7, and again on Thursday, June 21, the MetroCard Bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes.

Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular

NYPD summer youth academy at Truman Riverbay has obtained applications for the NYPD summer youth academy program to be held at Truman High School in Education Park in Co-op City. This program is free of charge to NYC residents between the ages of 10 to 16. The application deadline is Friday, June 22.

This year, the program will run 5 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will attend classroom sessions with lectures, role-plays and topical demonstrations by police officers in the areas of law,

behavioral science, drug prevention and gang resistance. Field trips are also part of the curriculum. Transportation to and from the field trips will be provided.

Space is limited and offerings are on a first come, first serve basis.

Interested individuals may pick up applications for the NYPD Summer Youth Academy Program from their respective building association, CSO or from the reception desk in the Administrative Building at 2049 Bartow Avenue.

MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-PerRide MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions.

Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for

purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their ReducedFare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Benedetto lobby visits continue Assemblyman Michael Benedetto has resumed his popular lobby visits in Coop City to focus on meeting and reacquainting himself with his Co-op City constituents. Over the next several

weeks, he will conduct his visits from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the following buildings: May 24th: 100 Erdman Place, June 7th: 100 Asch Loop

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Co-op City Little League May Games Result Elias Morales pitched 5 innings with 8 strikeouts as the Atlas Restoration Corp. Royals outscored the Marion Scott Red Hawks, 10-8, in the duel between the two Co-op City LL Minor Division baseball teams. Contributing to the Royal offense were Daniel Pabon who went 2 for 2, Bryan Baez, 2 for 4, and Elias Morales, 3 for 4, with 2 RBI. The win was the Royals’ third straight.

In the earlier meeting between the Royals and Red Hawks, Zachary Wallace pitched a complete game with 7 strikeouts for the Royals’ 12-9 win. The

Royals’ runs were scored by Andy Velez who went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI, Nasir Smith, 2 for 3, and Elias Morales who had 2 RBIs. Bryan Baez pitched a complete game shutout with 17 strikeouts as the Royals blanked the Astor’s Jr. Major Indians, 70. The Royals offensive attack were led

by Elias Morales’ 1 RBI; Zachary Wallace’s 1 RBI and 2 runs score; Lucas Torres, 1 for 3, 2 RBI and Samuel Collazo, 1 RBI. Bryan also helped his cause by going 2 for 2 with 1 RBI. The Royals coaching staff consists of

Frankie Colon and Nelson Morales.

The Co-op City Vinnie Carter Blue Jays edged out the Astor Rays, 5-4, during the Major Division inter league play.

Lorenzo White pitched 5 strong innings for the win and Gabriel Cuilan came in as relief for a dramatic finish. Gabriel pitched out of a no out, bases loaded jam in the bottom of the 6th with CF Kayin Slader hustling to catch the last out which would have won the game for the Rays.

Hitting stars were Jestin Martinez and catcher Brian Mitchell. Defensive stars were Derek Marin at second base, Kayin

Slader who caught all the fly balls hit to CF and Lorenzo who also made some crucial outs while playing first base. It was a great defensive effort by the Blue Jays all around playing shorthanded.

Congratulations to manager Earl Williams, and coaches Robin Sullivan, Luis Marin and Kanai Emanuel Sr. for a great game played.

For a complete listing of the Co-op City Little League teams’ playing schedules, visit the website at WWW.COOPCITYLL.TK —H ect or Aya la

Broun Place Townhouse Association Greetings, neighbors.

We hope all the moms out there enjoyed their “Mother’s Day” celebrations.

The next Association meeting is scheduled on Thursday, May 24th, at 7 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28.

We have invited a guest speaker from the Buildings & Grounds Department. Mark this date on your calendar and make every effort to attend. If you want your questions answered, you must show up to ask it. We need everyone to join and partici-

pate in the Association in order to be successful in receiving the services we deserve. It is up to all of us, not just a handful of the same devotees who show up at almost every meeting. This meeting will be very important, so please come on out! We will have our 50/50 raffle and will raffle off a $25 Gift Card to Appleby’s Restaurant. You have to be in it to win it.

Refreshments will be served.

As you know, June will be the last meeting for the summer. There will be no

meetings held during the months of July and August. So again, come to the meeting and let us hear your concerns. If you have any complaints, the first line of contact should be Ms. Vanessa Aldea, our CSO Officer. Her number is 718-3203300, Ext. 3408. If, after a reasonable amount of time you get no response, contact me or our Vice President, Ms. Roberts. We will do whatever we can to resolve your issue/s.

If you observe any suspicious activity,

please call 9-1-1 first; then contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050.

We pray for a speedy recovery for all our neighbors experiencing health challenges and to the homebound. We also extend our condolence to anyone who has lost a loved one. Congratulations to those celebrating a birthday or a special event. You can email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com. Be good to yourself and everyone else; after all, it will not cost you anything!

—M a r j or ie H elm s

Building 13 Association AR E YOU A M E MBER OF T HE ASSOC IAT ION? DI D YOU PAY YOUR DUES? If you did, thank you. Your donation and participation helps us continue our many programs and events. Dues are $5 annually. Payment is accepted at the association’s monthly meeting. Please join.

Floor Ca pta ins: We scheduled a walk through inspection of our building with Management staff. Reports submitted by floor captains resulted in repairs being performed. Additional improvements will be made shortly. If you were asked to make appointments so your “grey” door can be painted, please comply. The next floor captains’ meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to be a floor captain, please attend. Contact Chairperson, Mrs. Santiago in Apt. 27C.

Associa t ion M eet in g in fo: The Association’s next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from the sales/finance department will attend. Shareholders’ questions about transferring to another apartment, guidelines on moving, cost to transfer, how to make someone a co-shareholder (or remove someone) and succession rights will be addressed.

SUM M E R F UN DAY: June 23, (rain date June 30th) is fast approaching and that means the SUMMER FUN DAY will kick off from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with Buildings 11, 12, and 14 in collaboration with Riverbay Community Relations, at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place. In order to make this day a success, we are seeking volunteers. Help pop

some popcorn, twirl some cotton candy, judge a contest, show us your dance skills (hustle/salsa), play name that tune, assist with the basketball contest, race or just sit back and enjoy the day and the music by DJ Val and also “Music With A Message” youth group performers. Look for us in the lobby as we do a little fundraising or sign up to volunteer. All are welcome; refreshments provided while they last on a first come basis. We would like to also thank Congressman Joseph Crowley, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, NYS Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson along with Stop and Shop and Fairway for their assistance in making this event possible.

F UNDR AI SE R BUS T R I P t o M T. AI R Y L O DG E C ASI NO : To raise money for the Association Room insur-

ance to continue our activities, we are having a bus trip to Mt. Airy Casino on Saturday, August 18. We will leave at 10:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place departing the casino at 6:00 p.m. The cost for the fundraiser: $40, bonus free slot play $25 and food voucher $10. Bonus is offered by the Casino and subject to change. You must be 18 to enter the casino and have identification. Payment is due by: June 30.

Money orders can be made payable to: Building 13 Assoc. Inc. Join the fun.

For information on any events, please check the bulletin board or contact the Event Coordinator, Gail Sharbaan, at 718671-3801; Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370, or e-mail us at building 13assoc@yahoo.com.

—Leslie Peter son

Donizetti Building Four Association Our next general building meeting will be held on June 14, in the meeting room in rear of 4B. Come down and bring at least one other person/neighbor with you. Young adults are encouraged to attend.

Applications are still available for our 2012 college scholarship awards. If you are a senior in high school and will be graduating and entering college this year, you are eligible to be considered. You may contact Ms. Diane at (718) 275-7565

or (646) 271-7377 to pick up an application or get more information.

SAVE T H E DAT E …Saturday, September 29. We will be going to Dover Down’s & the Plantation in Dover, Delaware. The cost of this fundraiser event is $65. The first deposit of $25 is due on or before June 9. Check building lobby bulletin boards for more information and updates. If you are ready to make a deposit and want to reserve a seat(s), please call Jose at (718)

No Co-op City Times? Call 646.261.1761; Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

671-0213, or Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Jackie at (917) 803-0996.

I f you h a ve n ot r egist er e d t o vot e…time is running out. But, we have a registration form for you. You may call Yvonne Burrus at (718) 671-6922, Diane Windley at (347) 275-7565 or ask any member of our executive team or lobby attendant for a form. Forms are written in English and Spanish.

Everyone’s vote is important and…it counts.

Our sincerest get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in neighbors. If you know someone in need of special attention for any reason at any time, please let an association member know.

Don’t forget the 50/50 raffle and light refreshments are served at the end of each meeting.

Remember, this is our home. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvon ne Bur r u s (dw)

Congratulations, Dominique!

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 •

Congratulations to my baby sister, Dominique Saunders, who graduated on May 4, with her Undergrad degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the Arts Department. We’re hopeful with the talents that she has acquired that she will make it to the big screen. We’re proud of you.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

—You r sib lin gs M on iq u e, M a r k & Da n ielle; p a r en t s Den ise & R ob in G r a n t , a n d gr a n d p a r e n t s T h elm a & t h e la t e Hu gh M oor e

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African-American Association of Co-op City R iver b a y Boa r d E lect ion s – Congratulations to the winners in the Riverbay Board of Directors elections.

We trust that you will promote integrity, accountability and transparency in our community for the benefit of all shareholders.

Schola r ship Awa r ds P r ogr am – On Saturday, June 9th, the Association will present two high school seniors with a $400 scholarship award at our Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony.

Applications are still available and the Scholarship Committee will review them and make their selections. You may obtain an application by calling 718-379-5555.

The submission deadline is May 30th.

St a y I nfor med – Democracy cannot exist without an informed public. It is unfortunate that the “Open Line” program is no longer on the 98.7 KISS FM. Listeners protested and “Open Line” is now on WBLS 107.5 FM radio, Sundays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The hosts continue to be

Bob Slade, James Mtume and Bob Pickett, who bring issues of interest regarding the African-American community.

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

C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3795555.

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

Busin ess Op p or t u n it y Wor k sh op – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 2. RSVP for free tickets – 646-721-8185.

J ob s/E n tr ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh ops – These workshops are held on the first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Facilitator: Roger Toppin, 718320-1424.

C hild r en ’s Su m m er Da y C a m p – Thank you for registering your child for July and August. We are fully booked.

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

C hild r en ’s After School P r ogr a m – The Learning Source is available to care for your children, walk them from school, assist them with homework and offers other enrichment activities. Director: Ms. Stevens at 914-907-7936.

J u st ice for R a m a r ley G r a h a m – Ramarley Graham was an 18-year-old who was slain on 2/2/12 by a NYC police officer who broke into the apartment

where he lived and shot him. Weekly Thursday vigils from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the 47th Precinct, Laconia Avenue and 229th Street, will continue until the District Attorney or the U.S. Attorney takes up the case.

G e n er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting: Saturday, June 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. Last week, we discussed important community issues, celebrated Mother’s Day, enjoyed music, dinner and dessert. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Co-op City Toastmasters Got fear? Fear of public speaking, that is? Try Toastmasters. Right here in your local community, Co-op City, Toastmasters invites you to attend a meeting and see if we are what you are looking for to help you overcome your fear of speaking in public. We meet every 1st and 3rd Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. sharp, Bartow Mall, Rm. 28 unless otherwise noted. Come and find out for yourself the benefits of joining Toastmasters Int’l., a program dedicated exclusively to you,

the individual, and your speaking fears.

Come and talk to new members, as well as advanced members. We are all here in a warm and supportive environment to help you improve.

Our next meeting will be a “Speakout,” on May 31, at 7:30 p.m. A Speakout is an extra monthly meeting and an additional opportunity for members to give speeches. We also extend an invite to members of other Toastmasters Clubs to join us and share in the fun that

we have when it’s Speakout time.

Furthermore, you never know what new and interesting information you will get from these speeches.

Toastmasters is a great organization to be a part of. We are in 116 countries of the world, if you are a member of one club, you are a member of them all!! No other organization can make this claim.

You only have to be 18 years of age and serious about your own self-development. If you have the time, we have the

program. It is a process; but at your own pace.

Got fear? Learn to control that fear!

Learn to use that fear to make you a better public speaker, to be a better leader at work, home or play. We can show you how. Join or visit Toastmaster today.

More information may be had by visiting www.toastmasters46.org; www.toastmasters.org or contacting VP Membership KPatterson6@verizon.net.

—D. Sm a ll

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club “There is a great deal of work to do and it calls for sacrifice and determination on the part of those who are leading, and if men (and women) believe that money should be the only consideration for leadership, then there can be no successful achievement.” —Marcus Garvey Today, May 19, the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club (HTIDC) will host an Old-Fashioned Community Fish Fry at Dreiser Community Center,

Room 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The next meeting of The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club (HTIDC) will be Tuesday, June 5, at Einstein Community Center, Room 35, 7:00 p.m. We invite all of Co-op City to join us as we prepare for the next Primary Election, June 26, to vote for U.S. Congressional candidates. Blank voter registration cards are always available at our meetings for the public and members.

Come out and support the Caribbean Heritage Fair, Saturday, June 9, on the Greenway Section 1. Come on down and join the fun!! There will be food, drinks, and entertainment.

The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club and KIDBIZ2000 are sponsoring a Bus Trip for kids to Quassi Theme Park on Friday, June 29. Tickets are $25. There will be 2 pick-up locations in Co-op City: 9:30 a.m. in Dreiser Loop in

front of Boa’s Nail Salon and at 9:45 a.m. in Einstein Loop in front of Church of the New Vision. Call Lisa at 718-825-9750 for more information and reservations.

Save t h e Da t e...Saturday, August 4, the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club (HTIDC) will present Shirley Crabbe and Trio for an “Evening of Jazz” at Bartow Community Center, Room 31.

—P a t Bon a p a r t e

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

R em in d er : Tomorrow, Sunday, May 20, General Membership meeting in Room 11 at 3:00 p.m. Please come out and vote on the 2012/13 slate.

Fundraising Committee is working on upcoming events for 2013/14 calendar year. Please share your wish list with any of the FR members The next FR meeting is schedule

for June 4 at 10 a.m. in Room 14.

We want to send our congratulations to Maxine Sullivan who was one of the honoree at the 369 Veterans Association Pre-Mother’s Day luncheon, Saturday, May 12 at Marina Del Rey and received a community award “in recognition of your selfless Community Service.”

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily.

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

Happy birthday to our May members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

Association of Building 14 Cooperators M a y Associa t ion M eet ing – Thanks to the solid relationship among the local police precincts and first-class customer service, Co-op City Department of Public Safety’s Chief Apollo requested and Officer Maldonado willing obliged on short notice to present at this month’s Association meeting. Officer Maldonado, representing the Bronx Outreach Unit within NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau, gave an insightful and practical presentation on Crime Prevention for Children, which was desperately sought and needed as the shock of the attempted

child abduction on May 11th still resonates across our community. Her tips and strategies remind us that we must have tactical conversations with our children and youth, be alert wherever we are and willing to say something or step up when we see something suspicious.

Su m m er F u n Da y (Block Party) – Please attend the meeting tomorrow, Sunday, May 20th at 4:30 p.m. in the Association Room to sign up as a volunteer for the Block Party on June 23rd.

There is something for everyone (18 and up) to do! Select an assignment that

most interests you or best fits your schedule. We want our Summer Fun Day to run smoothly and live up to its name.

Look for the posters advertising the Block Party and take a closer look at the fine artwork because Building 14’s very own Daija S. is one of two artists whose work was chosen as part of the Poster Contest for this event. She and another young artist from Building 13 will receive a monetary prize and get some exposure! Congratulations to both of these young ladies for showcasing their

talents and for getting involved with their community.

The Association is here for you, yet it can only be as successful as cooperators make it. Give some of your time. Share your talents with our children, youth and young adults. We all have a diagnosis for what’s wrong, what about a cure? What are you willing to do to make things better right here in your community? Thanks to all who are making a difference. Your suggestions are always welcome. Contact us at theab14c@hotmail.com or 917.612.1951.

—J D Fer gu son

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Congratulations to all our mothers and mom figures. We hope everyone had a wonderful day on Mother’s Day. Let’s keep that thought and trend to honor mothers every day.

Following up on the national election and voter registration campaign, the NAACP has partnered with the National Baptist Convention to educate folks to volunteer with voter registration and disseminate accurate information on voter registration and the election. This will strengthen relations between the two organizations and achieve the goal of getting folks out in even higher numbers than in 2008. Questions can also be answered by calling the League of Women Voters.

Our local voter registration campaign continues and forms are available at Room 36, Einstein Community Center, with

President Jeannette Graves who says her vote is to get involved with the campaign for registration. The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and believes voting is the major tool for change.

We are looking for more models for the September 29th NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza. The next recruitment meeting for new auditions and for those registered is Saturday, June 2, 2 p.m.–6 p.m., at Einstein Community Center, Room #36. The Fashion Show clothes and accessories are from the following designers: Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and Wendy Williams’ shoes.

Designer accessories will also be used.

Join in on the fun and at the same time, pick up tips to make the most out of your

personal and professional presentation.

Everyone, call L. Townes at (718) 3793504 for tickets. All of our officers, Executive Committee and members are asked to think in terms of filling a table with their friends or at least half a table when selling tickets. Members are asked to sell at least ten raffle books. Raffle books may be obtained by calling J. Brown at (718) 671- 8915. The Freedom Fund Committee needs everyone participating in obtaining advertising for the journal. Journal forms may be obtained by calling E. Donnley at (718) 379-1297 and M. Mc Cants at (718) 671-9689.

Additionally, all of the above may be obtained at our monthly meetings.

Purchase your tickets early for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza, a sell-out is expected.

Remember too, in addition to the luncheon and fashion show, there will be a DJ and live entertainment. The tickets are $85 per person.

May 15 was our May Executive Committee meeting and the next general meeting is May 22nd. It will be in Rm. 8, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center.

Information from that meeting will be in the next press release. Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or evalazaar@gmail.com. For now, that is the best way to convey questions or bring news. Reminder, the former FAX number is turned off for now.

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

—E va L a za a r

Goose Island Seniors Wednesday, May 23—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members and a guest. Refreshments served.

Sunday, May 27—Memorial Day Weekend. NO BINGO. Tuesday, May 29—Going to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Price is $30. Rebate is $25. Slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop. (back of library ) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, July 12—Going to BRAHAUS, Pomona, N.Y. There is music, dancing, swimming, mini golf, bingo, and gift shop. Menu - Continental breakfast; Lunch time is all you can eat. Dinner is in the dining room, roast beef, roast chicken, and Tilapia. Price is $58. Pickup time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stop.

We are having a luncheon for members only at Crab Shanty.

Wednesday, August 15—Price is $18 and Goose Island will pay the balance.

Time is 1 p.m. Menu: whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole, BBQ chicken and ribs, chicken parmigiana, snow crab legs.

Tuesday, November 13—At the Fiesta in New Jersey for International Jamboree.

Price is $60 which includes great music, entertainment and comedy act and more.

Menu-salad, chicken francese, roast beef, or filet of Sole, veg., pot. and special dessert, also one glass of wine, coffee, tea & soda.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613, MondayThursday, l0 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, or call Mary at 718-379-4899.

WISHING ALL GOOD HEALTH. —M a r y P illa

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations, we wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in the month of May: Antonio Codrington, Dennis V. Dunlop, Roif N. Brumme, Charles Lirio, James S.Lee, Reginald E. McKissick, Richard Yarrell, Mark R. Scheer, Esau M. Simmons and Cecil A. Williams. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is located in the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office num-

ber is 718-320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

The next “EXECUTIVE” meeting will take place on June 2nd and the next “GENERAL” meeting will be on May 19 at 11 a.m. sharp. If you have any raffle money, please bring it with you to the meeting. On June 16th, we will have election of the new officers in the Post. Make sure you attend this meeting. The two top raffle sellers are Llewelyn Waterman, who sold 338 raffle books and Jerome Rice, who sold 95 raffle books. Congratulations for outstanding effort in selling raffles.

The 5th grade essay at P.S. 160 will take place on the June graduation date for the

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best essay about “How Proud I Am To Be an American.” A plaque will be awarded to the best essay along with $40.

There has been 197 deaths among soldiers and 142 were classified as accidental deaths by taking prescription medications. In 2010, 1/3 of the soldiers were on prescription medications. The cause of the deaths were investigated and they found that the soldiers were overdosing on their medications not prescribed or taking prescribed medications the wrong way. It’s not the dosage, but the method of taking the medications. Example, at Ft. Hood a Sergeant was found dead in his barracks. After the autopsy, the med-

ical examiner found seven combination of substances in his blood—opiates, oxycodone, hydrocodone, benzodiazepine, Xanax. He had bought these drugs from another soldier days earlier. The Army is cracking down on this overdosing of medications.

Why did the man tip-toe past the medicine cabinet? Answer: So that he wouldn’t wake up the sleeping pills.

What do a tornado, banker and the IRS have in common? Answer: Sooner or later, one of them will get your house.

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

—Richa r d I. La wson, J r.

Call 718.320.3300, ext. 3384 for our affordable rates.

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Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at 12:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

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

Our children are our future, so let’s support them so that they can pursue their dreams. This year, the Humanitarian Committee of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop needs your help in providing assistance to the Teen Center of Co-op City, and the Co-op City NAACP Day Care Center. Donations will be collected at the Retirees at the April, May, and June

Meetings, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Mondays and Thursdays in the Retirees’ meeting room from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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

The Fun-Filled Outing to the Holiday Hill Resort in Prospect, Connecticut sponsored by the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Coop City, Bronx, NY on Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bus leaves from 177 Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. sharp.

Boarding time is 8 a.m. Please be on time.

For further information, please call (718) 379-0377.

The Coalition is a non-profit organi-

zation dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Assoc.; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

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

NY 10475.

Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

The Coalition members and friends send warm wishes for a speedy recovery to our beloved sister, Evelyn M. Turner.

R em em b er th e C oa lit ion ’s M ot to is: “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—F r a n cin e J on es

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us.

May God bless you in this house!

Sowing a life in the Spirit will reap acts of care for other Christians. We also need to

do good to unbelievers that come into our lives. Let’s go into the book of Galatians 6:6-10. It reads as thus: 6 Let him who is taught the Word share in all good things with him who teaches.

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

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

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

C om in g E ven t s: The next meeting of the Association is Wednesday, September 5. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the Association will be collected at this meeting. Have a safe summer!

Good & Welfa r e: We want to “Thank you” for attending

our monthly meetings and for your continued support which makes our meetings interesting and meaningful. Our last meeting for the Crochet class is Wednesday, May 23. We are going on Summer hiatus and will return on Wednesday, September 5. Have a very happy and safe summer.

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 lofsky —M

Much Gratitude The Co-op City Little League would like to thank Mr. Vernon Cooper, Mr. Donovan Plummer and Mr. Tony Rasulo for their assistance in helping us to replace our old fence which was torn down due to construction work that was done on our fields 2 years ago. We will now be able to plant flowers in our new fenced garden. We are truly grateful for all of the support received from Riverbay Corporation, parents and our Board members.

—C ook ie C a r a t t in i

Br on x Sym p h on y O r ch est r a a t Dr eiser Au d it or iu m t om or r ow The Bronx Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the Dreiser Auditorium A tomorrow, Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m., featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart with Yelena Savranskaya on violin and Ellen Bardekoff on oboe.

The concert, sponsored by the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, is free of charge.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Invit ations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we

serve Holy Communion.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone#’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apost le Glad ys R . Little

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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.

“For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand [anywhere else]; I would rather be a doorkeeper and stand at the threshold in the house of my God than to dwell [at ease] in the tents of wickedness.” ~ Psalm 84: 10 One day with the Lord is better than a

thousand spent in ease - gratifying the flesh. So often we look at people that have a lot and are living in ease, they may have everything they want at their fingertips - and be in lack of nothing.

Sometimes we may desire to be that way, especially those times when finances are tight. But as we read here, one day in God’s presence, far out weighs a lifetime of luxurious living, and living to the flesh in sin. After all, where we spend eternity is what counts.

You can’t take your lifestyle of ease with you when you die. What really counts is

our ‘eternal soul’.

Being in God’s presence, and having a personal relationship with our loving Father, means more to us than being in the world without knowing Him. I would rather have God, than the world’s riches and ease. Wouldn’t you?

I would rather have the Lord’s presence And know His inner peace Than live without Him in this world In a lifestyle of ease C HUR C H H OUR S: Spa n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00pm Friday: Bible Study 8:00pm

Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. for children, adolescents and adults Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service 4:00 p.m.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42 For any questions or prayers, call 718671-6112 or 347-275-5500 God Bless You, And May God’s grace always be present in your life.

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

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level; (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed.

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist

in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming you at service on Sunday, May 20, at 9:00 a.m.

C h u r ch C a len d a r : Beginning with the first Sunday in June, every Sunday after service, there will be a class for confirmation and new members.

F u n d r a isin g E ven t s:

The church’s Fifth Annual Luncheon will be held on May 19 at the Eastwood Manor, Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A rolling bar, cocktail reception, sumptuous lunch and music by DJ Carol are all included.

Donation: Adult tickets, $75 and children (up to age12) tickets, $21.

On Saturday, June 23, day trip to Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets with a

sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant in Long Island. Tickets are $85. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from Dreiser Loop deli.

For more information on these events, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

“Sing to the Lord a new song, *for he has done marvelous things.” (Psalm 98:01) —M . C h a m b er s

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

The Word of God is the spiritual food

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

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

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-3200002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money

you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 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 nd a y M or nin g Sched ule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

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

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

R ea d in g fr om G od ’s H oly Wor d: Psalm 70:1-3.

Weekly Activity Bereavement Support Group meets

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

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

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

If you would like to be a part of our Bible Study Group, you can join us on Sunday, May 20th and also on Sunday, May 27th at 12 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #10. God bless you.

—E velyn Sa n t ia go

Church of the Savior Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You! Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m., Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus and its connection to the Passover.

Everyone is welcome.

Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know.

Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-3200002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h un gr y a nd you fed me” …

Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated

by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a

phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

Up com in g I nvit a t ion s t o t h e C om mun it y: Saturday, June 2 - Noon until 2:00 p.m., Wellness Workshop. Join us and find out about a Natural Product that helps give you energy, will help with weight loss, boost your memory and more, and all naturally!

Join us in living a healthier life! Go to www.ardysslife.com/healthyyou25. There is a seat for you! Here’s to your health!

Saturday, October 6 - Church 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY Speaker. Tickets: $80.

Wor d s of W isd om : “Failure is a teacher, not an undertaker.”

—R ev. Dr. R ober t A. Smith , J r.

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 2 p.m., Rm. 25

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m., Room 45

Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Room 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 7 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Afternoon Movie 2–4 p.m., Rm. 7

Wed., May 23

Tues., May 22

Current Events: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Tai Chi: 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

Matinee Movie w/ George: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Line Dancing 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class: 10:30 a.m., Computer lab Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Advance Line Dance 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Thurs., May 24

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:15-2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga: Every Wed, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Rm. 7

Rm. 31

Chat Session

Dominoes 10:00am

9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30am, Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise

Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs 10:00am-11:00am,

10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

Word Games

Spelling Bee

12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31

11:00am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Belly Dancing

Card Games

Aud. A

12:30pm-1:00pm, Aud. A

Handi-Flex 1:00pm -2:00pm, Aud. A Drama 1:30pm-4pm, Rm. 7

2:30pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Piano Sing Along

Fri., May 25

11:00am – 12pm, Rm. 7

Movie Madness: 9:30 am, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9:00am-10:00am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10:00 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11am, Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo: 2:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games: 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes: Rm. 45

10:00am,

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

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

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

Mondays as scheduled: Stew Leonards 1st Mondays: Tuesdays

Super Wal-Mart Bowling

Kosher Orange pineapple juice

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30pm

Library 9:00am-1:00pm

Date:

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

$3 $12 $12.50

Bartow Dreiser 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Mon., Turkey drumstick May 21 Brown rice, Green beans Tues., May 22

w/red peppers Apple juice Stuffed peppers w/meat sauce, Mashed potatoes Tossed salad

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Meat loaf w/gravy Mashed potatoes Mixed vegetables

Whole wheat bread Applesauce

Curry chicken Brussel sprouts Oriental blend

Rye bread Nectarine

Wed., May 23

Rosemary chicken Baked potato Broccoli florets

Pot roast w/gravy Mashed potatoes Broccoli

Whole wheat bread Orange

Thurs., May 24

Pineapple juice Beef stew Noodles Spinach

Baked chicken Brown rice Tossed salad

Rye bread Banana

Fri., May 25

Orange juice Hoki fish w/lemon sauce Oven browned potatoes California blend

Pollack fish Boiled potato Spinach

Whole wheat bread Diced peaches in juice

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips J ASA closed M on d a y, M a y 28, for M em or ia l Da y.

E m p ir e C a sin o – Wednesday, May 30th - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Einstein - 10:00 a.m.; Bartow – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 10:30. (No refunds).

R id gewood M a ll - Yonkers – Thursday, May 31st - $7 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m.; Einstein – 9:30.

St ew L eon a r d ’s – Monday, June 4th - $3 – Pick-ups: Dreiser - 1:00 p.m.; Bartow - 1:15 p.m.; Einstein – 1:30 p.m.

Wa l-M a r t – Monday, June 4th - $12 – Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein - 9:00 a.m.

E m p ir e C a sin o – Wednesday, June 6th - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Einstein - 10:00 a.m.; Bartow – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 10:30. (No refunds).

R esor t s Wor ld C a sin o a t Aqu ed uct – Tuesday, June 12th - 54 seat Coach bus $20 – Lunch & transportation included.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m.; Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Departure time from Casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher. Seating on the bus will be assigned based on payments. NO REFUNDS. E ld er volu n t e er s for an I n t er gen er a t ion a l fin e a r t s p r oj ect !

Drama, art, music, and more! The Elders will work with the students of Co-op City’s Equality Charter School. Sessions

start May 8th. To register, please contact Jennifer Neumann, Co-op City Senior Services Director, at 718-320-2066.

Flyers with additional information can be obtained in the 3 senior centers and also in the Bartow Co-op City Senior Services office.

We igh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t G r ou p - Mondays, 10:00 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday.

Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C a r e give r S u p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next meeting will be Tuesday, May 29. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P O RT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G R O UP – Friday, June 1 at 1:00 p.m. The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-6712090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

Safe usage of dryers When using the community’s laundry facilities, it is very important that you check the labels on the garments being placed in the dryers to ensure that they are not flammable.

Several fires have been caused by shareholders drying rubberized garments and materials in the dryer, as confirmed by fire officials.

Thank you for your cooperation as work to ensure the safety of everyone in our laundry facilities.

—R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI -1: AARP presents Life @50+ “Your Life Reimagined” – Sept. 20-22 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans (LA)…AARP’s national event showcases ways you can reimagine your life. Discover your “What’s Next?” moment with interactive, personalized experiences for exploring the true joy in your life and empowering you to “let the good times roll!”

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

2012 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S June 1–11 – TRIP CANCELLED Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota –– contact Jean, 718379-3742.

July 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/bonus of the day — $95/person – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241 August 9 – Triple lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a take-home bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show… $93/per-

son – ($50 deposit due upon registration/final payment due in June). Contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

Sept. 12 – 14 – Washington, DC: Narrated tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World War II Memorials; Smithsonian Museums – including National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American & Natural History; Admission to the International Spy Museum; and much more; 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners; and much more… $470/person, double; $645/single; $461/person triple – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day… $349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple. Contact Jean, 718-3793742.

HOLD T HE DAT E Jan. 10-20, 2013 – Hawaii Cruise Tour.

Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Debna m

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION CR Program - Saturday, May 19 @ 11 a.m. (Sword in the Stone) BOOK SALE DONATIONS Are Being Accepted NOW!: Let's prepare for our Major Book Sale Event on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. by donating books. We are asking that you donate only books that are in excellent condition, from within the last two years. Friday, May 25, 2012 is the last day for accepting donations.

BOOK SALE - Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you are looking for books, come out to our Book Sale. You will find books for Adults, Children and Teens, and some in different languages such as Spanish and Russian to name a few.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time (Reading) - Every Tuesday @ 11 a.m.

Teens TAG (Blockbuster Bks) - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

CR Arts/Crafts - Every Thursday @ 4 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.; May 19: “Fame”; May 26: “Rescue Dawn”

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

Tuesd a y, J u n e 5t h — Red Lobster luncheon for members only. The cost per person is $10 which includes a choice of salmon, shrimp pasta, chicken Alfredo, fried shrimps or scampi or chicken and shrimp combo, potato or rice, salad, their delicious biscuits and ice cream. All payments are due by May 25th.

We are going to the Showboat Casino on Tuesday, June 12th. The cost per person is $33 and a slot play bonus of $30.

Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a valid photo ID.

Wed nesda y, Oct ober 24 - Foxwoods Theatre and casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Oh What A Night!” Cost per person, $57 ($30 for bus transportation and $27 for tickets). Please send in the cost of the theatre tickets ($27) so we can have a proper account of tickets.

Casino bonus is $10 keno and $10 food.

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

Good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R ua s

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES 40th ANNUAL LUNCHEON will be held at the beautiful Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $75. Our illustrious Honorees are: Bronx Democratic Leader – Chairman Carl E. Heastie; Business Leaders - Ayris Granby and Patricia Myers; Community Leaders Shirley Saunders and Francine Reva Jones; and the RETIREES Appreciation Awardees are Paisley Harvey and Regina Usher. The musical entertainment will be provided by the notable CAROL/AD Productions. (Pick up your tickets from Beverly Waller/Ida Morton.)

NOTE : A WILDWOOD SEAFOOD FEAST! Sept. 24-27 (4 day/3 nights). Price $370/double and $450/single. Package includes 3 full breakfast, 3 dinners including one all you can eat seafood feast buffet, featuring a DJ for a fun-filled evening of musical entertainment, plus one all you can eat casino buffet dinner, and then another fantastic dinner at a local waterfront restaurant. Also, you’ll receive a Welcome Party Pak and a trip to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. We’ll visit the Washington Street Mall for shopping, the historic town of Smithville Village with over 40 quaint shops, and then stop at Wildwood’s Famous boardwalk. However, enroute home, there will be a 2nd visit to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package.

Come join in the fun.

ATT ENT ION: A deposit of $100 due

IMMEDIATELY. Followed by payments

by June 20, July 20, and FINAL payment of $70 due August 10th. (Contacts Eleanora Jones, 718- 671-5707/Harman Leacock, 718-671-9610).

THEATRE C OMM ITT EE : All program prices include transportation and meeting time.

• Sat., May 19th, 1:30 p.m. - SISTAS, THE MUSICAL - $54 – St. Luke’s Theatre (Van-12:00 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) • Sun., June 24th, 7:00 p.m. – NATALIE COLE – Lehman College - $ TBD (Van-5:30 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) All payments (for parties, trips and shows) will be accepted byy check/money order (only) payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

GOOD AND W E LFARE : We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!”

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. “ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

—Cla udette Davis

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

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

F O C US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K : 1 Samuel 10:6-7 (NIV) The Spirit of the LORD will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.

Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you.

Up com in g E ven t s: Food Drive: CCC is continuously collecting canned and bagged food items for families in need. If you are interested in donating, please drop off your items at our food receptacles located in our reception lobby (Wednesdays, 6 – 9 p.m.; Fridays, 6 – 9 p.m. &

Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Men’s Fellowship – Thursday, 31st at 7 p.m. – Please join us as we discuss and demonstrate how to approach a “sneak attack” from the enemy. Our special guest, personal defense instructor Neil Neazer of Rough House Tactics, will give us on-hand demonstrations on how to defend ourselves from these forms of attack and we will be applying these same tactics to our spiritual warfare.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, plaza level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.

E m a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org.

Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—E ld er J a y R a m os

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Wednesday 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 1 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.

Join the Seniors’ Ministry as they celebrate their Anniversary on Sunday, May 20 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The theme Is “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they

who labor in the word and doctrine.” 1 Timothy 3:17.” All are welcome to participate in a joyful time of service.

The Usher Board is sponsoring a bus trip of the African American History tour of Washington, DC on Saturday, July 14. Also, a buffet lunch at the Old Country Café. Adults $110, children $95, a deposit of $30 is now due. For further information, contact Sis. Yolanda Brightman at (718) 671-8746.

Come Join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students In Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is going on now.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-6746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY. 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com —C a r ole H a q u e

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First and foremost, the machines should not be overloaded nor under loaded with clothes. Secondly, the detergents used must be he (high efficiency).

We would also like to thank Riverbay Management, Mr. Vernon Cooper & Mr. Joe Boiko, for our new meeting room.

We would like to thank those cooperators who attended our meeting.

—Sa nd y K r a sn ove

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

C HUR C H SC H E DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO GR AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OO P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) 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.

OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Tomorrow, Sunday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m. – Observance of All Clubs Day at Community Protestant. Theme: “God Uses Ordinary People To Do Extraordinary Work.” All are welcome!

Saturday, June 16th, join CPC Tours on their trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the famed DEAD SEA SCROLLS: Life and Faith in Biblical Times. Exhibit includes the oldest known texts of the Bible and the largest collection of Holy land artifacts. Dinner at Warmdaddy’s. Tickets: $95, available by calling (718) 671-1182.

DOR OT H Y NO RW O O D AT C P C Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 p.m. - The Voices of CPC presents World Famous Traditional Gospel Star DOROTHY NORWOOD, along with the Voices of CPC and Reverend Mary Freeman, IN CONCERT at Community Protestant Church.

Donation: $35 in advance; $40 at the door.

For tickets, call (718) 862-9172 or (718) 994-5761.

Wednesday, July 11 - Friday, July 13 – Delaware Delight and More Tour sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; optional afternoon/evening in Ocean City; shopping spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person:

$395/double; $497/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906.

Saturday, July 21 – Sunday, July 22 – CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest Weekend at the Nordic Lodge, home of the Giant Viking Buffet. Include shopping at Clinton Crossing Outlets, evening at Mohegan Sun Casino, hotel accommodations, transportation. Cost: $325/single; $265/double; $255/triple. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 671-1182.

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 —E

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

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

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service on Wednesdays at 12 noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

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

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

On Saturday, June 2, at 9:30 a.m., the First Lady’s Ministry invites you to their

Annual Breakfast in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. The theme for the day is “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord,” Psalm 150:6.

Their guest speaker will be Rev. Lois Giles, Pastor of Seven Light Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Adult donation is $20, children 6-12 is $5 and children 5 years and under are free. For reservations or additional information, call 718-8629243, 718-379-1064 or 718-320-3774.

On Saturday, July 28, the church will hold its annual picnic. The picnic will be held at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. Adult donation is $55, children ages 3-12 will be $30 and children under 3 are free. This is an all-inclusive trip with an unlimited buffet, rides, access to the beach and live gospel music.

The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from in

front of the church. For tickets or additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-320-3893, or 718-320-3774.

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

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style.

Our focus is to teach members of the min-

istry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform them to meet their God given destiny.

We m eet a t : 177 Dreiser Loop

Community Center, Room 10, for Wednesday night Bible study and Room 9 for Sunday morning worship.

O r d er of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd

Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preachers in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. —An t hon y Davis

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Unless we ensure freedom of expression, unless we respect the right of individuals to think for themselves, we cannot advance as a human race. If everybody were to think alike, then no one would be thinking at all. In all areas of endeavor, it is the encouragement of individual ideas that ensures progress.

As human beings, as individuals, each of us has the right to speak out. We all look at life from different angles. It is not necessary always to be right, but it is necessary to have the right to be different.

A man who had a little too much to drink walked up to a stranger and demanded, “What time is it?” “It’s 11 o’clock,” was the reply. The man looked perplexed, “I must be going crazy, I’ve been asking the same question for hours, and I keep getting different answers.” We must accept the fact that there are different points of view. People look at the same questions and problems and come up with different solutions. There is value and excitement in this infinite diversity.

Vive la difference!

Young Israel of Co-op City - Shavuos Services The Festival of Shavuos (Pentecost) commemorating the revelation on Sinai and referred to in the liturgy as “The Season of the Giving of our Torah” will be observed on Saturday evening, May 26th and Sunday and Monday, May 27th and 28th.

The following is the schedule of Holiday Services at Young Israel of Co-op City: Saturday evening - May 26th – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday morning - May 27th – 8:30 a.m.

Sunday evening - May 27th – 9:05 p.m.

Monday morning - May 28th – 9 a.m.

YIZKOR MEMORIAL SERVICES – MONDAY, MAY 28th - MEMORIAL DAY, 10 a.m.

Rabbi Berl will officiate and deliver the holiday sermons.

A delightful and joyous holiday to all.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475.

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City

looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, May 25, is before 7:57 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, May 19 at 8:52 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 Services are at 9 a.m.

Men you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The Important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you!

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

C om in g E ven ts: Saturday, May 19 – Morning Services at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 20 - Jerusalem Reunification Day Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. – Welcome to a great afternoon of Bingo for

the little price of $3/person. The fee includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Bring your friends; make and enjoy new friends, too.

Saturday, May 26 - Erev Shavuot Candle lighting 9:05 p.m.

Sunday, May 27 - 1st day of Shavuot Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. - Candle lighting is 9:06 p.m.

Monday, May 28 – Memorial Day. Monday, May 28 – 2nd day of Shavuot - Morning Services are 9:00 a.m. – Yiskor services is at 11:00 a.m. Yom Tov ends at 9:07 p.m.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time.

Birthday wishes to Edie Gitelson who celebrated her special day on May 5. Many more celebrations in good health.

Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

—M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

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May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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

Art classes are held on Tuesdays, with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who take advantage of this opportunity.

Marsi Taylor, a BVA member, won 1st prize for her painting at the Riverdale Art

show on May 5, under the instruction of Dmitriy Moshkovich. Mr. Moshkovich gives art lessons to seniors as part of the JASA senior program.

Our art show at the Baychester Library begins on June 2. It runs for the whole month of June in celebration of Bronx Month. If you want to see beautiful artwork, stop at the library and get a catalogue which gives you information on the artists and the names of each picture.

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

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 SUNDAYS: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday services starts at11:45 a.m.

W E DNE SDAY: Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayer.

F R I DAY: Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. God’s power are released through his Words. Come and study the word of God, it can change your life.

T UTO R I NG AND M E NT O R I NG P R O G R AM A tutoring and mentoring program for middle to high school students preparing

for college meets at the church venue every Thursday from 4 – 8 p.m. (or earlier by appointment). This is one of Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle’s contributions to youth development in the Bronx. The tutoring is in Math, English and Sciences.

The mentoring component is on character development and leadership.

This is an open program for anyone who is interested. Parents & students who are interested, please contact: Ms. Oluwadara Nnoli at (347) 495-8389.

For more information, call: (718) 3240334 or (718) 320-4218.

F O C US: THE MIRACLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORM: Jesus walks on the things that cause us to fear.

ST. MATTHEW 14:26-33 And when the disciples saw him walk-

ing on the sea, they were troubled, saying, it is a spirit; and they cried out for fear: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid.

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried saying, Lord save me.

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

Then they that were in the ship came

and worship him saying, of a truth thou art the Son of God. Life is much like the ocean in that it is seldom calm, as quickly as the winds of one storm subside, the horizon dances with the clouds of another one approaching.

Just as Jesus was the key to the disciples, security on the sea that faithful night, He is our miracle in the storm of our lives.

The storm that arose frightened the disciples, and when they saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought they were seeing a ghost.

They cried out in fear, and Jesus revealed himself to them We should always keep our eyes on Jesus and not on the storms of life.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church “Let’s get together and share with one another.” That is the theme of 2012 prayer breakfast to be held on Sunday, May 27, at the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church starting at 9:00 a.m. This year, the prayer breakfast is the combined effort of the women’s ministry and the prayer ministries department of the church. All are invited to this power house revival and fellowship experience. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV. If there was ever a

time when the people of God need to pray together, it is now.

Prayer is the only panacea for the desires of our hearts as they concern our community and nation. We ask that you join your voices with us and call upon the Lord as we give thanks and ask for guidance. This event is open to the public and all are invited to this free event. For more information, please contact the organizers at the following numbers: 718-671-8863 or 347-3760085. For more programs of the church, please see below.

C o-op C ity SDA Bett er L iving Hea lth & Fitness E duca tion Center • Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays,

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

We h a ve a n a ct ive Disa b ilit ies M in istr y. Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs.

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

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

Sa tur day Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m.

and 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m.

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

The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. You can reach us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10, New King James Version (NKJV).

—Cher yl C . Silver a

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