Co-op City Times 05/22/10 by Co-op City Times

Riverbay Election Supplement on pages 31-41

Vol. 45 No. 21

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Board election Wednesday; $1,500 cash Voting Incentive being offered to 3 shareholders BY ROZAAN BOONE On Wednesday, May 26, shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation will choose 5 of the thirteen candidates running in this year’s Board of Directors election when they cast their votes in their building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sixteen shareholders submitted qualifying petitions to the Riverbay Legal Department before the April 12th deadline indicating their intention to enter the contest. Although 15 candidates were certified, one later dropped out of the race citing personal reasons. The fourteen certified candidates in this year’s Board election, in the order that the names will appear on the ballot on Wednesday, are Herbert Moreira Brown, Frank Belcher, Leah Graham, Andrea Leslie, Helen Atkins, Yolanda Canales-Schumann, Lauretta J. Jaysura, Raymond Tirado, Tony Illis, Michelle S.

Davy, Krystal Serrano, Evelyn Santiago, Bruce Gitelson and Bernard Cylich. The official candidates include all five incumbent Directors who are seeking reelection—Helen Atkins, Michelle S. Davy, Tony Illis, Andrea Leslie and Evelyn Santiago. There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 12, 2010. After the polls close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, the votes will be tallied in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center and the preliminary results will be published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times on Saturday, May 29. A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, June 3rd. After the results of the election are certified by the 2010 Election Committee, (Continued on page 16)

MTA tells Co-op City leaders that bus changes are a done deal BY BILL STUTTIG A meeting between Co-op City community representatives and MTA leadership Wednesday afternoon at MTA headquarters brought little progress or hope that the changes will be averted before they take effect on June 27th.

Algernon Quattlebaum, a Co-op City community leader who formed the Coop City Coalition against the MTA Cuts months after the MTA’s announcement regarding changes to the community’s (Continued on page 12)

City to review proposed senior center closings BY JIM ROBERTS The senior centers at Einstein and Dreiser may be spared from closing in July if New York City determines that the two sites are not part-time operations and are vital to the quality of life for Co-op City seniors. Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Commissioner of New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA), told a City Council member this week that she will “reconsider” her department’s preliminary finding earlier this month that the two centers, run by JASA, the Jewish Association for

Services for the Aging, should be closed due to budget cuts by the Bloomberg administration. The Mayor’s office has said the cuts are due in part to reduced funding from the state for senior citizen programs. City Councilman James Vacca, who visited the Einstein Senior Center on Tuesday, told representatives of JASA that he spoke directly with Commissioner Paoli and that she is willing to consider restoration of funding for the two Co-op (Continued on page 4)

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Repair work to start soon on closed terraces We want to have some work being done BY JIM ROBERTS Repair work will begin over the next in all seven buildings simultaneously.” several weeks on all seven of the buildings with terraces closed by New York (Continued on page 14) City’s Department of Buildings as soon as the city issues permits to erect scaffolding so the work can begin. Proto Restoration, the contractor doing the work on the Local Law 11 repair project in Co-op City, has already filed for the permits, which normally take about ten days to be issued. Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper has been visiting the seven buildings with terraces closed by the city during the two weeks since the order was issued to explain the situation and listen to residents. The new plan to start repair work now on all of the buildings was developed late this week by shifting money from other capital projects and by using savings created by the new cogeneration plant. After nearly two decades of intermittent bal“Initially, because of our lack of cony closures and on-going structural concerns funds, we were just going to con- due to the community’s original construction defects related to poor governmental oversight, centrate on Buildings 6, 7, and 8,” balconies on 28 of the communities 35 buildings Cooper said. “Now, money will be have been fully restored over the last four reallocated to allow us to acceler- years. Work on the seven remaining buildings will be done simultaneously, beginning as soon ate work to be done on two terrace as the required scaffolding permits are lines in each of the seven buildings. approved. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Negotiations with 32BJ enter final week; both sides hopeful that a strike can be averted BY BILL STUTTIG With Riverbay’s contract with the community’s 500 porters, handymen, garage attendants, and grounds workers set to expire on May 31st, negotiations in hopes of reaching a new agreement are entering their final week with both sides expressing hope that a settlement can be reached and a strike averted. Negotiations with Riverbay and Local 32BJ, the union for more than 500 Riverbay employees, are set to reconvene this Monday and hopefully continue through the week until a settlement can be reached. Herb Freedman, Principal for

Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., managing agent for Co-op City, said on Thursday, “We remain hopeful that a strike will be averted. So far this year, we have successfully concluded negotiations with the Teamsters union and Public Safety union.” Kwame Patterson, a spokesman for Local 32BJ, expressed similar optimism when asked about the status of the talks. He said he felt that the talks will not really begin in earnest until Monday and said the union is hoping for a contract similar to what it received (Continued on page 17)

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Thank you for your support during my tenure as Riverbay President This, in all probability, will be the last 15,197 apartments, there President’s Report article that I will be writing as President. will be problems but we It has been one of my greatest pleasures are getting more than our and an honor to have served as President share. There is the problem of the Board of Directors during these with the MTA with bus last three years. My fervent gratitude to service that will pose a all our cooperators who greeted me so hardship for cooperators to travel just from warmly and gave me such words of one section of Co-op City to another. How encouragement as I met them throughpleased I was to see so many cooperators out the community. Thank you and I ask come together at the meeting last month to for your continued support of the Board protest the MTA cuts in bus service in Coof Directors. op City. While some may have used this as I understand and am sensitive to the an opportunity to promote their political feelings of the cooperators in Buildings agenda, there is one person that I have 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 who have balconies been speaking with who is working very that must be closed due to orders from hard behind the scenes to give our commuthe Department of Buildings. Riverbay will face a nity some relief from these drastic bus cuts. You will continuing series of fines if they do not close the balprobably hear more when he has something positive conies. The Department of Buildings ordered the cloto report. Until then, we must all continue to stick sure of the balconies in New York City under Local together and fight for our fair share of services. Law 11 for buildings because of a balcony railing Co-op City has been dealt another blow. The collapse which occurred in Midtown New York in city’s Department for the Aging is planning to close March, resulting in a young man falling to his death. the JASA offices at Einstein and Dreiser Loop effecAll building owners have been mandated to do tive July 1, 2010. JASA provides essential services this. Management has promised to expedite the for our seniors and feeds approximately 300 seniors Local Law 11 work so that these cooperators’ lunch. In some cases, this noon meal supplied by inconvenience time will be as short as possible. I JASA is the only hot meal that some seniors have. have received calls from cooperators who reside in Fifty senior centers are being closed because of the Chevron buildings whose only source of ventibudget cuts. All of us in this community must fight lation is a window in the kitchen that overlooks the these closures. Please write to our elected officials balcony. This information was passed on to who ask for our votes every year. Management has Management. already contacted them to ask for their support for In a complex as large as this, approximately our seniors. Our community is a NORC (Naturally

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2nd Combing Co-op City Applications for Riverbay’s youth summer lottery available

Relay for Life celebrates lives after cancer BY JIM ROBERTS Celebrating life through the fight against cancer is the theme of the annual Relay for Life being held this year at the Truman High School football field on June 12.

Relay celebration. Teams set up tables or tents and hold fundraisers or memorials or games. Live entertainment of music and deejays perform throughout the event. Steven Melendez, a co-chair of this year’s Co-op City Relay, became involved

Applications for the Riverbay summer youth program are currently available at the Riverbay reception area. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, June 22. The summer youth lottery is only open to Co-op City residents; residency will be verified. Summer youth who win the lottery will work in the Riverbay Grounds Department primarily performing landscaping and general grounds maintenance. Lottery drawings will be held in the Bartow Community Center, Room #31. College drawing will take place on Wednesday, June 23, at 3:00 p.m. High school lottery will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m.

Zodiacs to hold 2nd annual Track meet The Zodiacs Track Club will host their second annual Gloria Gaynor/Robert Taylor Track Meet on Saturday, May 29th at Truman High School. Check-in time is 9:00 a.m. and start time is 10 a.m. Awards and Medals (Top 3). Scheduled Events: 1500 meter, 100 meter trials, 400 meter, 100 meter final (top 6), 800 meter, Midget 800m, 200 meter, 4 x 100 meter relay, long jump, shot put. Age Groups: Sub-Bantam Girls/Boys (2002 & after); Bantam Girls/Boys (2000-2001); Midget Girls/Boys (1998-1999); Youth Girls/Boys (1996-1997); Intermediate Girls/Boys (19941995); Young Men/Women (19921993). Registration fees: $10 per athlete; may participate in 3 events, including relay. Discount for teams with more than 30 participants. For more information, call (718) 679-2060/(914) 441-6196; email: watclt@aol.com or go to www.zodiacstrack.org.

Remember to vote in the Riverbay Board of Directors election this Wednesday from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. in your building lobby.

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Co-op City residents participated in the Relay for Life cancer event last year at Truman High School. This year’s event is scheduled for June 12. Photo courtesy of the American Cancer Society.

In Co-op City, the Relay for Life begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 and continues for 12 hours until 1 a.m. on Sunday morning. The chairperson of the Co-op City Relay for Life, Myra Romero, is a former Co-op City resident and cancer survivor who has dedicated her time and effort toward building the local event. Romero, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2008, was invited to attend last year and was overwhelmed by the emotional power of the day. “The first time I went, I didn’t know what it was about,” Romero said. “I said, okay, I’d like to raise money to fight cancer - why not. And I went to the ceremony and it was awesome. It was very touching and I decided, okay, this is what I have to do.” Residents of Bronx County are impacted by cancer in larger numbers than other places, with 104 individuals diagnosed with cancer each week and 39 individuals dying from the disease. Annual incidence rates have increased, up to 456.1 per 1,000 thousand people during the years 2002-2006 compared to 448.1 cases per 100,000 people per year in 1992-1996. The good news is that mortality rates have decreased 20.7% in Bronx County during that same time frame. All cancer survivors and the entire community are asked to attend the Relay, a national event sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Survivors are the guests of honor at Relay, where survivors wear special T-shirts or sashes or hold a special reception for survivors and caregivers. Many different events, sponsored by teams, are held throughout the 12-hour

in the event last year when Myra, his mother was diagnosed. “There are so many things going on at the Relay,” Melendez said. “I like to think of it as sort of a street fair. Last year, my mother’s team had a Margaritaville where they served pina coladas and another team had a candy land where they were selling candy and making cotton candy and all sorts of things. People can come up with their own ideas.” Most Relays open with the Survivors Lap where survivors lead the way around the track while being honored and

applauded by all participants. Being a part of the Survivors Lap allows survivors to celebrate what they’ve overcome while inspiring and motivating their community to fight. Survivors are proof that cancer can be defeated. Relay for Life is the largest grassroots fundraiser in the world and gives everyone an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Since the first Relay for Life, held in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington, the event has raised over $2 billion. A highlight of the evening is the luminaria service, or candlelight vigil, held at nightfall to honor cancer survivors and to remember those lost to cancer. The luminaria candles line the track and are left burning throughout the night as a reminder to participants of the importance of their involvement in the Relay for Life event. Romero saw first-hand where the money raised is spent, visiting the Hope Lodge in Manhattan where cancer patients can stay while receiving treatments. “Sometimes you say, I wonder where the money goes to, but this time I actually saw how the money is spent. That’s just one of the things that I saw with my own eyes. I know a lot of it also goes to research,” she said. Romero, who worked at the Garage Department when she lived in Co-op City, is doing fine now while undergoing treatment. “My doctor said you’re doing great, Myra, and I feel great. I’m a survivor,” she said. If anyone is interested in forming a team or getting involved in this year’s Co-op City Relay for Life, you may contact Tricia Smith at (718) 547-5064, x2108 or email tricia.smith@cancer.org or call the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345.

Raise the flag!

Riverbay and Public Safety representatives joined with State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and Vijay Chaudhuri, presenting Congressman Joe Crowley, in unveiling the newly designed entrance to Co-op City at the corner of Aldrich Street at Baychester Avenue. The beautiful display includes newly planted perennials and annuals, including day lilies, salvias, mums, marigolds, and phlox. Gracing the new plants are three new flags flying above including a new American Flag donated by Congressman Crowley, and a new New York State flag donated by Assemblyman Benedetto, and a new Riverbay flag. Participating in the brief opening ceremonies are: (l to r.) Officer Mitch Romano, Vijay Chaudhuri, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous, Ombudsman Joe Boiko, Building and Grounds Director Donovan Plummer, and Officer Lou Salegna. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Center Closings City centers in the city’s new budget that begins on July 1. “She’s agreed to reconsider the placement of Co-op City on the proposed list of closings,” Vacca said. “She’s going to be taking another fresh look at it. I’m pleased.” According to a spokesman for the department, Commissioner Barrios-Paoli is speaking with Council Members across the city about senior center closures, but it’s still too early in the budget process to know what will happen. The list of proposed closings is still tentative, the spokesperson said. The Bartow Senior Center is not on the list of proposed closings prepared by the department. Vacca, who serves as Chairman of the City Council’s Aging Committee, said that DFTA made its preliminary list of senior centers targeted for closing based on three criteria: fiscal problems at centers, the number of meals served, and whether the centers were only operating on a part-time basis. The two Co-op City senior centers don’t qualify for closing on any of those counts, Vacca said. “There’s never been a fiscal problem with JASA,” Vacca said. “The second criteria is 30 meals or under and that was not checked and there are not 30 meals or under

Co-op City Tennis Club On Saturday & Sunday, May 22 and 23, respectively, the Co-op City Tennis Club will be hosting the First Annual Milton Alexander Memorial Tennis Tournament for Boys & Girls, ages 12U, 14U, and 16U, on the outdoor tennis courts located behind I.S. 181. Junior players from the Tri-State area are participating. The community is invited to come and see some top junior tennis players in action.

Summer Youth job program extends deadline The deadline for applying to the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) has been extended through Friday, May 28. The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with summer employment and educational opportunities. In 2009, DYCD enrolled 52,255 participants and placed them at 8,688 worksites. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations. The Summer Youth Employment Program is designed to emphasize real-world labor expectations; increase awareness of services offered by local community-based organizations and provide opportunities for career instruction, financial literacy training, academic improvement, and social growth Interested young people can apply online at www.nyc.gov/dycd. SYEP is open to New York City residents 14 to 24 years old. Applicants are selected through a lottery system. For more information on SYEP, visit the website or call 3-1-1 or Youth Connect at 1-800-246-4646.

Rest in Peace It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Leighton Simpson, a Utilityman in the Riverbay Maintenance Department Emergency Desk who was part of the Riverbay family for over 5 years. Funeral services will be held at Granby’s Funeral Home, located at 4021 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466, on Saturday, May 22, at 12:00 pm. Please join us in keeping the entire Simpson family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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here. The third criteria that they were checked under was that the two centers are part-time. These centers are not part-time,” he said. Seniors in Co-op City are signing petitions being circulated by JASA asking Commissioner Barrios-Paoli to fund the Einstein and Dreiser Centers in the new July 1st budget for 2010-11. According to the petition, more than 130 seniors eat a hot meal every day in the Dreiser and Einstein Centers. Activities offered include exercise classes, lectures, programs, parties, volunteer activities and trips. “Without the senior centers, we will be homebound and isolated, without access to these vital life enriching services,” the petition says. Bernard Serlin, a resident at 140 DeKruif Place, was having lunch at the Einstein Center on Tuesday when Vacca came to visit.

“Seniors are important and should be taken care of,” Serlin said. “We worked all our lives and we deserve this program. Please do not take it away from us.” Vacca has represented the 13th District in the New York City Council since 2005. His district includes Throggs Neck, Country Club, City Island, Pelham Bay, Morris Park and Pelham Parkway. He previously served as District Manager of Community Board #10 for 26 years. He said Co-op City seniors need three separate senior centers to serve their needs. “I think that these two centers in Co-op City are important to this neighborhood,” Vacca said. “I have knowledge of Co-op City from my work in the past. Coop City is affordable, so why should seniors move away from their friends and neighbors for 30 and 40 years? I really think that people in Dreiser and Einstein would be isolated if they were forced to come to Bartow.”

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

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Riverbay continues to function with balanced operating budget To t h e E d it or : The Daily News uncharacteristically misquoted me in an article which ran this past week by reporting I thought the budget was a mess, when nothing could be further from the truth. To the newspaper’s credit, it ran a clarification the next day, but it was a small blurb and easy to miss, so I wanted to elaborate on the state of Co-op City’s budget. Riverbay Corporation continues to function with a balanced operating budget. The operating budget is what covers all day-to-day operations in Co-

op City. The operating budget, which was approved by both the Board and DHCR, is in good shape, especially since the occupancy level in Co-op City exceeds 99% and we have a waiting list of people who want to move into the community. Our investment in cogeneration, though delayed, is beginning to pay off, with Riverbay now capable of producing up to 90% of the community’s electricity needs, which will bring about savings by reducing our energy costs. For the month of April, for example,

energy costs resulted in savings of $1.5 million, and these funds can now be used to continue capital projects, including window replacements and balcony and facade repairs. In closing, I think it’s important to remember that a tremendous amount of work has been completed on capital repair projects, such as work on our garages after five out of eight were ordered closed in 2003, and Co-op City still offers the most affordable housing buy in the New York City area. —Ot h elia J on es

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Electrical shut down next week To continue work on the High Voltage Replacement project, another round of electrical shutdown has been scheduled by the Riverbay Power Plant beginning on Tuesday, May 25. The schedule is as follows:

Date May 25

Building 11

Start 9:00 AM

End 3:00 PM

May 26

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

May 27 May 28 May 26

9 9 10

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM

Affected Areas Upper floors and common areas (lobby, stairs, hallways) Upper floors and common areas (lobby, stairs, hallways) All floors. All floors. All floors.

June 1 June 2

10 10

9:00 AM 9:00 AM

3:00 PM 3:00 PM

All floors All floors.

• Elevator service interruptions are expected in Buildings 9 & 10. The schedule will be released to shareholders in the affected buildings as soon as it becomes available. Every effort is being made to limit inconvenience to residents to the extent possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and will work to get service restored as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.

Election Committee Notices I n sp ect ion of vot in g m a ch in es Public inspection of the voting machines to be used in the May 26th election will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 10 a.m. to noon, at 66-26 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, N.Y. Ab sen t ee Ba llot s ***A Shareholders who require absentee ballots for the Riverbay Board of Directors’ election on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 should contact the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and they will be mailed. Absentee ballot must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Town h ou se vot in g sit es Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26C); Cooper Place (Bldg. 11C); Debs Place (Bldg. 8); Broun Place (Bldg. 21C); Adler Place (Bldg. 20A); Defoe Place (Bldg 6); Asch Loop (Bldg. 17)

(For a complete listing of all Co-op City voting sites, please see page 31). —2010 E lect ion C om m it t ee

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CCPD offers Internet Safety for kids, teens and young adults Kids as young as preschool age are receiving hands-on computer education. Regardless of how you feel about technology, it is here to stay and becoming more sophisticated every year. All of this technology presents a world of opportunity, as well as some new risks. Just compare the size, features and capabilities of today’s internet capable cell phones to those of just a few years ago. By being aware of these risks and taking steps to protect your child, the Internet can open up a world of possibilities. Popular social networking sites such as FACEBOOK, MYSPACE and TWITTER offer teens aged 13 and over the opportunity to communicate with friends and family. Teens and young adults can exchange photographs and messages via these websites. Unfortunately, these and other social networking sites have become a popular tool among sex offenders looking for young victims. By simply joining a social networking site, often with false information, sexual predators have access to the profiles of numerous potential victims. During the teenage and preteen years, it is not uncommon for young adults to experience curiosity regarding their sexuality. It is normal for adolescents to have a desire to communicate with others in the same age group regarding these matters. Sexual predators can pretend to be of similar age and establish communication with adolescents via social networking sites and chat rooms. In many cases the desired end result of the sexual predator is to establish an in-person meeting with the

child. The results of this type of meeting can have catastrophic results. Sting operations have caught 40 something year old men pretending to be 15 year old boys on the Internet. They work slowly and patiently, knowing just what to say to net their victim. In a survey conducted by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl.com, it was revealed that a large number of teens are using technology to send or post nude or semi-nude pictures to others. The survey revealed that one in five teen girls (22%) 11% aged 1316 have electronically sent or posted online nude or semi-nude images of themselves. These images initially meant to be private have often been widely disseminated. Many teens admit that they have sent these images to persons they only know online. It is very important that parents speak to their kids about what they are doing while online, as well as in real life. Make sure your kids fully understand that messages or pictures they send over the Internet or their cell phones are not truly private or anonymous. Let your children know the consequences and embarrassment of having these images end up in the wrong hands. A good rule of thumb do not text any pictures you wouldn’t want your principal to see. Possession or transmission of certain types of images can be against the law, up to a felony in some cases. Parents should always know who their kids are communicating with in real life,

on the phone and online. Restrict hours of usage for cell phones, computers and other electronic devices. Monitor your child’s activity on social networking websites. Consider having the account stopped if your child will not share their password with you. Encourage your child to be safety savvy and honest with you if they have any problems. Parents need to be aware of these dangers and discuss the dangers and how to avoid them with their children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1 (800)873-5678, www.missingkids.com has set up the website www.netsmartz.org with information for kids and parents alike. Cartoon characters navigate even the youngest kids through internet dangers. It is never too early to start discussing the risks and results of “Stranger Danger” in various formats with your children. It is important to monitor your child’s use of the Internet at all times. Be sure your child is aware of the dangers of social networking sites and explain the need for parental involvement in setting up restrictions for access. View the safety tips on the website itself and report inappropriate behavior directly to the website. Restrict your child’s profiles and groups on social networking sites to people your child knows personally. Parents can block questionable individuals from contacting their children by viewing their child’s profile. Children should be discouraged from posting personal information and contacting people that they meet online without parental approval.

Parents need to monitor their children’s internet activity. Placing the computer that your child uses in a family room will make it easier to monitor their online activity. Be aware if your child suddenly shuts the computer off or reduces the screen when you enter the room. Set your telephone up to block restricted numbers. Monitor the numbers called by your child’s cell phone. Be alert to any unexpected packages that could be gifts sent by a potential sexual predator. If you suspect that your child is receiving pornographic materials or being sexually exploited, it can be reported by submitting an online form to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip line at www.cybertipline.com. The Federal Bureau of Investigation www.fbi.gov has fostered relationships with some companies which operate social networking sites to aid law enforcement in the detection of online sexual predators. With the help of parents, a safer online environment can be created. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

above the car fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. May 12, NY Public Library CCPD and NYPD officers were notified of a bomb threat at this location. The area was quickly evacuated and a search was conducted of the interior while the outside was cordoned off. After a thorough search, the area was declared clear and safe and reopened to

the public. May 10, 120 Aldrich Street CCPD officers responding to a report of a family dispute were confronted with an apparent marijuana growing operation. After an investigation was conducted, a female was taken into custody and charged accordingly. The female’s child was turned over to relatives under the supervision of NYC’s ACS.

Public Safety Blotter: May 8 - May 15 May 13, 135 Einstein Loop CCPD officers patrolling the Einstein Shopping Mall encountered two males engaged in a fist fight. The two males were separated and arrested for disorderly conduct as a result of their actions. A large crowd that had gathered as a result of the altercation had to be dispersed from the area as well. Both were issued summonses and

released. May 13, 99 Dreiser Loop A CCPD officer on patrol in the garage heard a loud bang and observed heavy smoke. After clearing the area and notifying the F.D.N.Y., it was determined the smoke was caused by a car that was on fire. The vehicle was totally destroyed as a result, as well as minor damage to another vehicle and to the ceiling directly

Country Day Camp at Mosholu Center offers a wonderful world for city kids this summer For over 35 years, boys and girls in the Bronx and Southern Westchester have enjoyed the safe, supervised facilities of over 125 acres of the woods, fields, streams, and lakes of the Mosholu Montefiore Country Day Camp grounds in nearby Rockland County. Boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grades are picked up at central bus stops near their homes, all over the Bronx, Co-op City, Riverdale, Van Courtlandt Village, Kingsbridge,

Kingsbridge Heights, Bedford Park, Norwood, Fordham, Grand Concourse, Parkchester, Sound View, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Mt. Vernon, Central Park Avenue, Bronx River Road area and Yonkers and taken to the center’s campground and returned home each day. Facilities include sports fields, basketball courts, 3 giant outdoor swimming pools, tennis court, boating lake, petting zoo, nature trails, miniature golf, archery

court, duck pond, infirmary, mountain bike trails, streams, shelters, and program presentations, challenge course, specialties include Native American studies, drama, dance, boating, canoeing, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, karate, arts and crafts, ceramics, and music. Older campers in 3rd and 4th grades and 5th and 6th grade go on out of camp trips 2 or 3 times a week and enjoy special later night programs. They also enjoy 3 day trips to an overnight camp and the

Trailblazers (5th & 6th grade unit) goes on a 4 day sight seeing trip to Washington, DC or Amish Country. Camp Sunshine is our special needs camp for 5 to 12 year olds, which helps to mainstream children into regular groups. A placement interview is required. Fees are quite affordable. There are 4 or 8 week sessions available. For a free brochure, call (718) 882-4000, Ext. 0, or visit www.mmcc.org and select camps.

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

R esp on sib ilit y a n d t h e cost for n ot vot in g M ainta ining Affor d ability What does “affordable” mean? It means “reasonably priced”. With regard to Co-op City and carrying charges, the only way to establish and maintain affordability over time is by applying sound, logical thinking to every process and action. Poorly focused knee-jerk reactions to issues cannot work. Nor can we focus on the past and allow the events of yesterday to take up too much of today’s time. To effectively deal with today’s issues Board members must first examine them, respectfully discuss how to fix them, and finally - together - seek the best methods for moving forward. We cannot waste time on “Permanently Partisan” politics. Fa ct : while other communities have suffered (and are still suffering) financially, Co-op City has been able to maintain a balanced operating budget. We continue to make progress even if the present pace is slower than desired. To continue the community’s advancement during these tough economic times, respectful communication between Board members, Management, and cooperators is critical. Board Directors must be open to sharing individual insights, as well as differences of opinion in order to get the full scope of available options. Emotional rhetoric can be impressive whether it is true or not. However, mixing “apples” and “oranges” and claiming that the result is anything but “fruit salad” is simply wrong. Progress can only be made using truth, facts, and logic-based planning. Anything else is bound to fail. Ma king Cha nges t ha t L ast Some definitions for the word “change” are: to alter, to modify, to transform. Some candidates use the word change as if the word alone will fix problems. That is not the case. One can alter a working process and cause it to become less efficient and more cost-

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Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Secretary

ly. An incorrect modification of a business’ structure can result in disaster. Finally, there are two types of transformations: those that are successful and vitalizing and those that cause decline and failure. There is no magic in the word “change.” Just as in the case for maintaining affordability, making change requires sensible, logical thought and agreement between Board members; especially in a community of our size. A refusal to discuss preconceived notions, unrelenting focus on past events, and/or disrespect for written rules and regulations only invites contention and chaos. Co-op City is the largest residential cooperative in the nation. Our community constitutes an ‘un-municipalized’ city of 70,000 people (including commercial establishments and their employees). Because of size, every change must be preceded by careful, focused planning. Board members must constantly seek methods to improve the community’s security, comfort, and stability. Not Vot ing Will Cost – in Dolla r s The election of President Obama to the highest office in the land exhibits the power of the vote. His election ‘raised the bar’ and changed the nation’s culture and politics forever. It was also a sign that great success is possible through the ballot, through the vote. The excuse

Building 15 Association Thanks to all who attended our meeting on May 13 when we hosted a Candidates’ Forum. The guests were candidates officially certified for Riverbay Board of Directors

election. We wish them all good luck. Please vote on May 26 in the lobby. Our next meeting will be in June. —Sandy Krasnove

about one’s vote not counting can no longer be used. Voting is a hard-earned right but many cooperators are not exercising that right. Recent elections here in Co-op City have required the offering of “voting incentives.” The problem has escalated to the point where - in this election the Board approved offering a cash incentive of $1,500 to three cooperators picked in a random, computerized drawing to be held after the election. I find it appalling that to get cooperators to come out and vote, cash incentives must be offered. If the incentives are not effective, it will cost the community additional money. If the minimum number of votes is not cast, the voting period will have to be extended. For each day that the election process is extended, the community will have to pay thousands of dollars to carry on the election. Fellow cooperators, we ARE NOT RENTERS, we own our apartments. As owners we are responsible for the fate of

our homes and community. Simply put, if you do not exercise your right to vote, you automatically lose your right to complain. We can continue Co-op City’s progress; we can maintain affordable living prices and increase our community’s security, comfort, and beauty. To do that, we must act together, exercise our voting right and elect candidates that will best serve the community. Taking time to vote could not be easier, the voting machines are in the building lobbies; it takes only a couple of minutes to go in and pull the lever for the candidate of your choice. I personally urge you to vote for Helen Atkins, Evelyn Santiago, Raymond Tirado, Lauretta Jaysura, and Krystal Serrano. If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mails to kwahhab10475 @hotmail.com.

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Choose responsible, experienced leadership on Wednesday to keep Co-op City moving in the positive direction As I look about at conditions in the Director’s Viewpoint areas, such as completing City of New York and the rest of the the window replacement state, I can’t help thinking how great it is program, and to keep costs to live in Co-op City. While budgets and down for cooperators. Assistant Treasurer services are being cut throughout the Although we can’t precountry, we in Co-op City live in an dict with complete accuraaffordable community with large and spacious apartcy what lies ahead, I do know that this Board, under ments, our own Public Safety force, and perhaps the leadership of President Othelia Jones, has risen most important for the future, our own cogeneration to the challenges that have appeared before us. Over plant which will enable us to generate energy savthe years, Co-op City has witnessed turbulent times, ings and allow us to be energy self-sufficient. and we have faced moments where we were severeI think it’s important to point out that the conly tested, but fortunately, we have always come struction of our cogeneration plant was a one-time through and are still standing as the best affordable cost. It was an investment, and an investment that is housing buy in the New York City metropolitan area. already starting to pay dividends, as evidenced by There will still be challenges that come up, and energy savings in the amount of some $1.4 million problems and issues to solve and resolve, but that’s in March. This will only continue, and with such part of life, and I am confident that with responsible savings, we will be able to use that money in other and experienced leadership, such as that shown by

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Director Helen Atkins, we will continue to move forward in a positive direction. I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing Helen for many years, and working with her as a fellow Director for the past six years. Helen’s dedication and commitment to this community are known by many, and that’s why I am voting to reelect her to the Riverbay Board of Directors this Wednesday, and I hope you will do the same. Along with Helen, I am also endorsing Evelyn Santiago, Lauretta Jaysura, Raymond Tirado and Krystal Serrano as candidates for the Riverbay Board. I sincerely believe that Helen Atkins, and her four running mates, are by far the best choice to help us to make constructive progress in making Co-op City an even greater place to live than it already is, and as far as I’m concerned, I love living in this community and don’t want to live anywhere else.

Child Care Centers at Mosholu Center accepting summer and fall enrollment Dr. Reva Gershen-Lowy, Assistant Executive Director of the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, recently announced that registration is now being accepted for the Early Childhood Program at the Center’s Main Building at 3450 Dekalb Avenue, off Gun Hill Road and its Rochambeau Early Childhood

Center on Rochambeau Avenue by 204th street. Child Care is offered for infants 12 to 23 months, toddlers 24 to 35 months, 3 to 4 ½ years old. Depending on the site, hours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fees are affordable and a limited number of

scholarships are available based on financial situation. The center also accepts HRA vouchers. Universal Pre-Kindergarten is also available for 4 year olds. For complete information, call Patty Arroyo at (718) 654-0563.

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE! TEAM FOR CHANGE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! ELECT:

Andrea Leslie

Herbert MoreiraBrown

Bernard Cylich

Leah Graham

Yolanda CanalesSchumann

WHEN ELECTED WE WILL: •• Replace the managing company with a general manager at a saving of a million dollars a year. •• Not permit management to release confidential shareholder information to credit agencies. •• Not permit management to lock out and evict our youth from centers and day care facilities. •• Hold open and televise ALL Board meetings and monthly gallery sessions. •• Not allow management to outsource painting/plastering, flooring work, saving millions of dollars. •• Not allow excessive and unnecessary cost overruns on capital projects. (A projected $45 million non-bid garage restoration wound up costing $110 million. A projected $67 million co-generation project wound up costing more than $90 million.) •• Restore responsible budgeting practices and replenish the $90 million in reserve funds that were emptied by current management. •• MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT and TERRACE REPAIR A PRIORITY!

VOTE WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010 FOR: Andrea Leslie • Bernard Cylich • Leah Graham Herbert Moreira-Brown • Yolanda Canales Schumann

Votar por el EQUIPO PARA EL CAMBIO, vamos a hacer una diferencia. Vota por nosotros. Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer For updates go to www.ctsah.net

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Votar por el EQUIPO PARA EL CAMBIO, vamos a hacer una diferencia. Vota por nosotros.

Andrea Leslie

Herbert Moreira-Brown

Bernard Cylich

Leah Graham

Yolanda Canales Schumann

Wednesday, May 26 • 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in your building lobby • Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing, PO Box 64, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475, Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer • www.ctsah.net

MTA Cuts local bus service, told the Co-op City Times following the meeting that he and the others walked away with the general impression that the changes were going through despite the community’s protests and the only course of action that can be taken now is to make sure that all commuters in Co-op City are apprised of the changes that will take effect on June 27th so they can plan their commutes accordingly. Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, who represented Riverbay at the MTA meeting along with Ombudsman Joe Boiko, confirmed that Riverbay will work with Quattlebaum’s group in distributing information to all the cooperators in the coming days and weeks to make sure that all shareholders know exactly what the changes will mean for them. The distributions will include updated route maps and schedules made available by New York City Transit. The community, in general, was apprised of the most recent developments coming from the Wednesday afternoon meeting at a general public meeting in Dreiser Community Center that same evening, May 19th. According to Quattlebaum and Sajous, the only concession that the community was able to get from the transit officials, who included Ted Orosz, New York City Transit’s Director of long term bus route planning, is to study the Co-op City routes with an eye towards finding avoidable problems and making adjustments to the routes to fix some of those problems. The process can occur after the new routes have been in effect for six months, Quattlebaum said he was told. The Co-op City resident, who stepped to the forefront of this issue in the past month, said that the biggest problem he sees for residents here is much longer waits for their buses because instead of the entire community being served by duplicate lines that went to different destinations once outside the community, now only one line will serve each particular area of the community, making for

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much longer waits, particularly for people traveling within Co-op City. For example, people traveling between Section 1 and Section 5 currently have four different bus routes they can take: the Bx. 26, the Bx.38, the Bx. 28 and the QBx. 1. After June 27th, only the QBx1 will provide service between Section 5 and the other four lines. The Bx. 38 will provide service from Sections 1 to 4 into Bay Plaza under the new system, but riders must transfer at Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Blvd. if they want to go into Section 5. Over the past few months, numerous statements have been made that the new system will make Co-op City a two-fare zone. Quattlebaum said that while this is not technically true because the Metrocard allows for one free transfer, for some riders who might be required to take two buses to get to a nearby train station or another bus line outside the community, that additional transfer outside the community will no longer be free which, in reality, makes Co-op City a two-fare zone for some. Under the new system which takes effect June 27, the Bx. 26, which travels to and from Bedford Park via Allerton Avenue, will enter Co-op City on Bartow Avenue and go into Asch Loop and into Section 5, bypassing most of Sections 1 through 4. The Bx. 28, which goes to and from Norwood via Gun Hill Road, will also bypass Section 1 through 4 and go directly into Section 5. The Bx. 30 will keep the same route going to and from Norwood except that Asch Loop stops will be eliminated. The Bx. 38 will continue to travel between Co-op City and Norwood via Gun Hill Road except it will no longer go into Section 5, or through Asch Loop, terminating its run in Bay Plaza instead. Quattlebaum said that he believes the biggest effect of these changes will be felt during the summer months when the changes will be in effect for these four lines, but not for the soon-to-be revamped QBx1. Those changes to the QBx1 will create two different bus lines out of the old QBx1— a local Bx. 23 that travels

throughout the entire community before going on to Pelham Bay station and a limited Q50 with limited stops in all five sections before continuing on to Pelham Bay and then Flushing, Queens. These two new lines, which will make it easier to travel throughout the interior of Co-op City will not start until September, creating a dearth of bus service throughout the summer especially, Quattlebaum maintained. Both Quattlebaum and Sajous said that a system, whereby residents can report problems they experience once the new system takes effect, will be set up in the coming days and weeks and information and problems reported by residents will be shared with MTA officials so they can hopefully plan changes accordingly.

“The MTA was happy to meet with the Co-op City delegation on Thursday,” said Aaron Donovan, Deputy Press Secretary of the MTA. “Representatives from MTA New York City Transit explained the nature of the changes to bus routes in and near Co-op City with a focus on how the buses will continue to enable transfers to the subway. The representatives also noted that New York City Transit intends to conduct a 6-month assessment to evaluate the new configuration and will present the results to Community Board 10. If the assessment indicates that any costneutral modifications might improve the functioning of the new bus configuration, the MTA has the opportunity at that time to make changes.”

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

VOTE FOR THE TEAM THAT IS FOCUSED ON PROGRESS!

Evelyn SANTIAGO

Helen ATKINS

Krystal SERRANO

Raymond TIRADO

Lauretta JAYSURA

★ Improve communication with the community ★ Increase savings & generate revenue from the cogeneration plant ★ Increase the pace of capital projects ★ Complete the window replacement program ★ Keep Co-op City comfortable, safe and affordable

VOTE WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in your building lobby Paid for by Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, 120 Casals Place, Bronx, NY 10475

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Vote For

THE “A” TEAM to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward!

Helen Atkins

Krystal Serrano

Wednesday, May 26 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in your building lobby Paid for by Lauretta Jaysura, 140 Benchley Place, Bronx NY 10475

Terraces The closed terraces first have to be sealed so they can’t be used, according to the order issued by the city. In Buildings 1, 2, 3 and 5, Riverbay workers have been gaining access from shareholders during weekdays and installing self-tapping screws into the window frames and terrace doors to seal off access to the terraces. Residents will be able to open their windows several inches to get air into their apartments. About two-thirds of the 780 apartments in those buildings now have their terraces sealed off from use. In Buildings 6, 7 and 8, which have new windows, the screws can’t be used because they would damage the new window frames. Those terraces will be sealed off from the outside using wooden 2 by 4s. Windows in those apartments will also open a few inches to let air inside. That work will begin when the scaffolds are erected. The seven buildings – 1, 2, 3 and 5 and 6, 7 and 8 – were ordered closed by the Department of Buildings on May 6 following citywide inspections caused by the tragic death this March of a man in Manhattan who fell from a balcony that collapsed. In Co-op City, more than 75% of the balconies have already been repaired as part of the massive restoration project that began in 2005 following the historic refinancing that provided the community with funds for the work. Of the community’s 35 high rise buildings, balconies in 28 buildings have so far

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been repaired Of the 28 buildings where work has already been done, 22 have had both their facades and balconies completely restored. Another six buildings have had their balconies completely restored with only some façade restoration remaining. The façade restoration work on those six buildings - 12, 13 and 14 and 17, 18 and 19 – will continue as part of the ongoing balcony repair project. In the seven building where the terrace and façade restoration work will begin in the next several weeks - 1, 2, 3 and 5 and 6, 7 and 8 - two lines of terraces will be fixed in each of the buildings as the work begins. Cooperators are being asked to remove all their items from the terraces being closed by the city in the seven affected buildings. The Riverbay CSO office has made arrangements with a local storage facility to provide Co-op City residents with a special discount price (see box below). Cooperators living in apartments with sealed off terraces are still responsible for paying all of their carrying charges, Cooper said. “The people in the 28 buildings who have already had this work done did not have the use of their terraces for two and a half to three years, and they didn’t get an abatement, so how do we now give an abatement?” Cooper said. Giving abatements to 1,000 families would cost between $90,000 to $100,000 per month, Cooper said,

and would create an immediate shortfall in Riverbay’s operating budget. Paragraph four of the occupancy agreement states that the housing company will not give rebates for work that needs to be done, Cooper said. Money to pay for the terrace and façade restoration work will come from funds that were to be used to continue the repair work on the Greenway and from savings being realized by the cogeneration project. The new cogeneration plant produced 90% of Co-op City’s electricity needs in April, saving the community $1,517,244 which can now be used for capital projects, such as balcony repairs. The Greenway work, which had a target completion date of next spring, could now be completed by next summer. More funding for capital work is expected to become available when a refinancing plan now being pursued is finalized. When more money for capital projects becomes available through the refinancing, work on the terraces could be accelerated to five or six lines of terraces per building, Cooper said. A hearing has been scheduled for early July by the Department of Buildings to determine whether Riverbay will be assessed fines by the city regarding the violations that were issued on May 6 ordering the balconies closed. “They may hit us with hefty

fines,” Cooper said. “I certainly would like to try and get our elected officials involved and get them to go to the hearing with us because I think we make a strong argument in that the repair project has not been dormant. With 35 high rise buildings that needed balcony repairs, this has been a massive project which has been ongoing since 2005 and as a matter of fact, the balconies in twenty-eight of our buildings have been completed and only these seven buildings remain and DOB is well aware of that.” Discount storage available to shareholders with closed balconies Shareholders who have had their balconies closed due to the City’s Department of Buildings’ order issued earlier this month are eligible to store their balcony furnishings at a nearby storage facility for free for one month and then at a 10% discount thereafter until their balconies are reopened. Riverbay has negotiated a deal with the Stop and Store storage facility at 2385 Hollers Avenue near the Bowlerland bowling alley. The discount, which includes the one free month and the 10% discount thereafter, is only available to residents of the seven affected buildings with a balcony. Coupons which will allow eligible residents to take advantage of the discount will be available at the CSO-1 office in Dreiser Center late this coming week. Storage rooms vary in size and price.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Election the top five vote getters will be sworn in on Wednesday, June 9th and begin serving their terms. “At this time, I’d like to thank all of the candidates and shareholders who attended and participated in the Candidates’ Forums held on May 12 and May 17,” said Director Bill Gordon, Chair of the 2010 Election Committee. “I hope this enthusiasm extends to Wednesday when shareholders are asked to come out and vote for the five candidates of their choice to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors.” The co-Chairs of the Election Committee are Directors Eleanor Bailey and Francine Reva Jones. Today, the third and final issue of the Election Supplement with the candidates’ views and opinions about issues facing the Riverbay community is published on pages 31 through 41 in this publication. “I sincerely hope that everyone took the time to read the Election Supplements in order to see where the candidates stand on issues that may be of importance to them and their families and that they will come out and cast an informed vote on Wednesday,” said Director Gordon. This year, 5,056 votes are needed for a quorum. If a quorum is not reached on Wednesday, the election will continue on the following day(s) using paper ballots until enough shareholders vote to meet the requirement.

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“If we have to extend the election, it will end up costing us a significant amount of additional dollars so I urge all shareholders to come out on Wednesday and vote,” said Director Gordon. “The voting machines will be in your building lobbies and this year the election will run from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. in an effort to secure the quorum needed.” To ensure a quorum this year, a voting incentive of $1,500 is being offered to three shareholders whose names will be randomly selected by computer and checked against the voting registers to determine if they voted in the election. As long as they voted and they are not indebted to the Riverbay Corporation, they will each be eligible to receive their prize of $1,500 cash. Director Gordon stated: “While it is of the utmost importance that we make a quorum on Wednesday and it is great that we can offer a voting incentive again this year, it is crucial that residents recognize the importance of the annual Board election and make every effort to participate by casting their vote for five candidates that they believe are qualified to represent them on the Board of Directors.” Absentee ballots are available from the Riverbay Legal Department, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Shareholders who require an absentee ballot may contact the Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext.

3326, and it will be mailed to you. Absentee ballots may be returned by hand delivery to the Legal Department or mailed, however, they must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 25. The voting machines to be used in this year’s election will be available for public

inspection on Tuesday, May 25, 10 a.m. to noon, at 66-26 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, N.Y. Any candidate who cannot inspect the voting machines in person and who would like to send a representative should notify the Election Committee prior to Tuesday.

RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2 01 0 EL EC TI O N

VOTING INCENTIVE 3 Shareholders who are not indebted to Riverbay Corporation and who vote in the 2010 Riverbay Board Election can win $1500 each as a voting incentive.

VOTE ON

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH 6 am — 9 pm (in your building lobby) FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Committed to the C ommunity Dedicated to Progre ss Vote for the “A” TEAM to Keep Co-op City Helen Moving Forward! ATKINS

Krystal SERRANO

Lauretta JAYSURA

Raymond TIRADO

Evelyn SANTIAGO

OUR PLEDGE: PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

• Maintaining and enhancing quality of life for all shareholders • Refinance with a 35 year HUD mortgage with a mortgage rate under 6.2% • Fight the proposed closures of our senior nutrition centers • Complete the window replacement program by January 2011 • Cogeneration savings continue while moving forward to generate new revenue • The operating budget is balanced and due to major savings in energy cost, we pledge to have all savings dedicated to window replacement

VOTE for the “A” TEAM • Wednesday, May 26 Helen Atkins • Evelyn Santiago • Raymond Tirado • Lauretta Jaysura • Krystal Serrano Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel (Manny) Torres, Jose Rodriguez Paid for by Lauretta Jaysura, 140 Benchley Place, Bronx, NY 10475

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Strike three years ago when a strike was averted at the last minute. Patterson added that the union appears willing to negotiate past the May 31st deadline if the two sides appear to be close. Despite the guarded optimism expressed by both sides, Riverbay is working out the details of strike contingency plans in case negotiations fail and a strike appears eminent. In that case, shareholders will be given detailed notices apprising them of pending temporary changes in operational procedures, such as garbage disposal and routine maintenance chores. In a memo sent out earlier this week to management employees and copied to Riverbay Board Directors, Freedman said that management in fact thought that a preliminary agreement had been reached. “Management had a series of meetings which resulted in a handshake agreement on May 12th, 2010,” Freedman stated. “On May 17th, 2010, we were advised by the union that they could not and would not keep their part of the handshake agreement.” According to the memo from Freedman, the major sticking point appears to be the union’s demands that the employees be included in Local 32BJ’s Westchester Suburban Health Plan while Riverbay is seeking to have the union employees included in Local 32BJ’s Bronx Tri-State Plan. Freedman explained that by including the Local 32BJ employees in the Suburban Plan, it costs Riverbay an extra $1.34 million per year. He said that an independent actuarial consulting firm retained by Riverbay concluded that “overall the two benefits plans are very similar, in most situations virtually identical” “Our workers have been moved from one plan to another for the convenience of the union and we do not believe any worker has seen a difference,” Freedman said. The Suburban plan was included in the last contract agreement signed in 2007 as a compromise to the union to get a deal done and a strike averted, but now Riverbay is insisting the employees be switched back to the less expensive Bronx plan which, according to Riverbay, provides the exact same benefits as the Suburban plan but without the additional costs to the shareholders of the community. “Co-op City insists we go back to the

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(Bronx) plan since we have Bronx workers (and) we are a Bronx housing company; the benefits are virtually identical with the suburban plan,” Freedman wrote. Freedman added that in addition to the extra $1.34 million annually that the shareholders of Co-op City pay for the Suburban health plan, the community also pays an additional $475,000 per year in pension, legal and training costs than all other Bronx residential properties covered by the Local 32BJ Bronx Reality Advisory Board (BRAB) labor contract. “As you are aware, the costs of running Co-op City’s buildings, such as fuel, electricity, water and sewer have gone up,” Freedman said. “The union and its members have to acknowledge that we are in a period where cost must be contained. If the union would allow Co-op City to join the Bronx health plan and the other welfare funds at the BRAB rates, then Co-op City could afford to provide workers with raises similar to those agreed upon by Local 32BJ to Manhattan residential buildings.” A new contract was signed and a strike averted just last month for Local 32BJ employees working in residential buildings in Manhattan and other boroughs. “Co-op City does not have the ability to pass on carrying charge increases that some Westchester and Manhattan co-ops do,” Freedman said. “It is fair-minded to allow Co-op City to have the same welfare fund rates as other Bronx buildings. “We do not believe the Union can argue that their position benefits the workers since it does not. All it does is requires Coop City to pay more for the same identical coverage. We can only guess the union makes the extra money, but the rank and file workers get no added benefit for the extra money the union demands we pay,” Freedman said. It is estimated by management that each Local 32BJ maintenance worker costs shareholders nearly $65,000 per year in wage and benefits which include full family health insurance including dental, optical and prescription, a pension and a supplemental retirement and savings plan, and up to five weeks vacation, 12 paid holidays and 10 paid sick days with pay provided for unused days. A newly released study related to the

overall labor costs paid by the shareholders of the community found that – despite contentions made by some in the community during this recent political season — that by contracting out some of the work that was done by Riverbay employees in years past, the community has saved approximately $2.74 million per year, including more than $1.9 million in savings related to outsourcing painting and plastering work largely due to saving in materials costs which has gone from $900,000 in 2004 when the work was last done inhouse, to no costs for materials under the current contracted system. In addition, the cost of the work, which is approximately $3.27 million currently, would have been an estimated $4.275 million if the old in-house system was still in effect today. Much of the savings is related

to the many more workers that would have to be on the payroll if the old in-house system was still in effect today, the study concluded. The study also found that with the contracted workers, despite the fact that there are 17 less workers than in 2004, the wait time for plaster and paint work to be performed is six weeks less and approximately 14,700 more walls are being painted per year than under the old system abandoned in 2004. Other areas of the community’s operations that have seen significant savings to the shareholders due to new contracting procedures implemented by the Riverbay Board and management, include Building and Grounds, which logically makes greater use of temporary or seasonal employees due to the outdoor nature of the work, and a new flooring contract.

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

I M P O RTANT NOT I C E T O AL L C O O P E R AT O R S O N CO NVE C T O R C L E ANI NG F O R T H E UP C O M I NG AI R C O NDI T I O NI NG SE ASO N P lea se R ea d T h ese I nst r u ct ion s C a r efu lly. T h ey m a y h elp p r event wa t er lea k s wit hin you r a p a r t m en t . C oop er a t or s u r ged t o ch e ck conve ct or s p r ior t o a ir con d it ion in g se a son I NST RUC T I ONS O N C L E ANI NG C O NVE C T O R UNI T S If cooperators follow the procedures recommended below, the number of malfunctioning convector units can be greatly reduced. C lea n in g P r oced u r e: 1. Make sure all switches are turned off before cleaning the convector. 2. Remove cover by lifting it up and swinging the bottom out. 3. Do not remove Styrofoam trays unless replacing the old one with a new one. 4. Make sure the drain from the drip pan and drip tray is not clogged. Test by pouring one quart of hot water into the long tray. If the water does not go down the drain, or the drain becomes clogged, immediately contact the appropriate Cooperator Services Offices listed below. 5. Fan coils (that row of thin metal sheets inside the convector) should not be cleaned or vacuumed during air cooling season. Never use a sharp object, such as a knife or a screwdriver, to clean the fan coil. 6. Filters can be cleaned at anytime.

During the winter, filters may be vacuumed and washed; during the summer, they should not be washed. 7. To replace the cover, place it flat against the convector, lift it up one (1) inch, and let it drop into position. 8. If there is a leak, a pot or towel should be placed under the convector until the unit is serviced. 9. Senior and disabled Cooperators who are unable to check their convectors can call their CSO and a Riverbay staff member will be sent to check for clogged or malfunctioning drains and convectors. C oop er a t or Ser vices Offices: CSO 1 (Bldgs. 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Pl. Townhouses) Maintenance Service, Dreiser Center, Rm. 6; (718) 3203300, and follow the prompts. CSO II (Bldgs. 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Broun Place Townhouses) Maintenance Service, Bartow Center, Rm. B; (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts. CSO III (Bldgs. 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses) Maintenance Service, Einstein Center, Rm. 37; (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

African-American Association of Co-op City The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: College Scholarship Program – Call 718-379-5555 to obtain a Scholarship Application and Guidelines. The application deadline is May 30. Job/Entrepreneurial Program – Free Computer Classes are given every third Thursday, with instruction by Mr. Russell Allen. The next one will be held on Thursday, June 17th, 6:15 - 9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. The Jobs Program is scheduled for Thursday, June 3rd, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. It is open to everyone. A representative from the Census Bureau will not be in attendance at this meeting. There will be a review on how to prepare a resume and on developing interviewing skills. For further information, call Roger Toppin, 718-320-1424. Business Opportunity Workshop - Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

Cooperators United Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 25, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. At that meeting, we will have building and community updates. Congratulations to everyone who is celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to our troops. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Son j a M a xwell

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 On Sunday, May 30th at 10 a.m., Co-op City Post 500 will have a Memorial Day breakfast meting at the Townhouse Restaurant on Dreiser Loop. After the meeting, all members will reassemble at the Harley J. Mosley Veterans Memorial Park to participate in Co-op City’s Memorial Day Observances. Our Post 500 senior vice-commander Leon B. Weinstein will represent the Jewish War Veterans as one of the guest speakers. On April 18th, Bronx County held its 76th annual convention. The morning session held at the James J. Peters Bronx Veterans Hospital included all Bronx JWV Posts and Ladies Auxiliaries. A plaque was presented to Reverend William G. Kalaidjain for his help with the Jewish War Veterans in many activities in the Bronx V.A. Hospital. The installation of Officers of Posts and Auxiliaries was held followed by a memorial service for the Bronx County veterans and members of the Ladies Auxiliary who died in 2009. Taps was then played. The afternoon session, held at San Martino Restaurant in Yonkers, was well attended with 75 veterans, auxiliary members and guests attending. For Post 500, attending were Commander Alex Selikoff, Leon B. Weinstein, Marvin M. Warm and wife Naomi. A good time was had by all. Birthday greetings to Post 500 members Allen M. Davis Jr., Gregory Gang and Sidney Goldman. —M a r vin M . Wa r m

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Book Discussions – The next gathering will be Monday, June 14th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. 718-379-5555. Belly Dancing – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. There will be a special belly dance production on Saturday, June 19th in Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-281-4570. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718671-8364. Salsa Dance Program – Thursdays through June 24th, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Auditorium A. Call 718-379-5555. Be sure to read about the candidates running for the Riverbay Board of Directors so that you can cast your vote on May 26th for the five candidates of your choice. Cub Scouts – All parents will be notified of the next meeting. Call 718-379-5555.

MTA Changes – The Association has joined with other organizations to address the MTA changes that have been proposed for Co-op City’s bus routes. Please support this effort. General Membership Meeting – The Association thanks everyone who attend the general membership on Saturday. Much was accomplished. We urge you to attend and bring a neighbor. Tell us your ideas so that we can discuss and implement them. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to send your membership dues of $15 for individual adults 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. Riverbay Board Elections – VOTE! The Riverbay Board of Directors elections takes place on Wednesday, May 26th in the building lobbies. —Kevin L a m b r ight

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Vote For

THE “A” TEAM to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward!

Helen Atkins

Krystal Serrano

Wednesday, May 26 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in your building lobby Paid for by Lauretta Jaysura, 140 Benchley Place, Bronx NY 10475

Lauretta Jaysura

Raymond Tirado

Evelyn Santiago

Handicapped Adults Association Our van operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 2:20 p.m. Call the office at (718) 320-2069 to make your reservations. Dues for the year 2010 are now due. Mail or bring your check of $12 to the Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop,

Room #13, Bronx, NY 10475. If you fail to pay your dues, you will be dropped from the membership. On Sunday, May 23 we will have our annual Spring luncheon. There is a choice of menu, music by our own D.J. Ramon Betancourt. There will be raffles as well.

All this for only $30. If you are interested in attending, come into the office and fill out a menu. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, Room 13. F L E A M AR K E T: Greeting cards are now 2 for 25 cents; jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1; hard covered books are

50¢ cents each, DVDs are $3 each. We have a nice selection of tapes for $1 each, cassettes for 50 cents each, Pronto motorized wheelchair is for sale, canes are $5 each. Come into the office and look around. —Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Seabrook: Department of Aging is Misinformed; Seniors Must Have Reliable Services This week, City Councilmember Larry B. Seabrook, while visiting senior centers in Co-op City, took issue with the City of New York’s stated plans to disrupt the collective quality of life for seniors throughout the 12th Council District and New York City. “I am here today to stand and fight for all of the seniors in Co-op City and throughout the City of New York,” said Councilman Seabrook. “The City of New York must not end the critical services pro-

vided in Dreiser and Einstein within my district and throughout New York City. “I believe that the guiding and overarching principles for serving New York’s senior citizens must be the protection of their quality of life. We must consistently strengthen services for our seniors, not cut them. The City of New York must not fail seniors during this time of economic distress and crisis.” Seabrook noted that there are over 10,000 seniors living in Co-op City, and the

loss of either JASA facility at Dreiser or Einstein, would disrupt vital services to seniors. The Department for the Aging is apparently misinformed on the demographics and needs of Co-op City residents, he said. According to its population of approximately 60,000 residents, Seabrook said that Co-op City would serve as the 11th largest municipality in the State of New York. He pointed out that the centers do not operate part time and any efforts to consolidate their services would greatly diminish

needed services, specifically in Section 5 and the Dreiser Loop community. “Over the past eight years, I have delivered millions for education and for services for senior citizens,” said Seabrook. “During the current budget negotiations, I will fight to maintain and improve services for seniors in my district and throughout New York City. Without fear of contradiction, our community will organize and fight to maintain and protect services for seniors.”

Municipal Credit Union reports 2009 was good year: Deposits and lending increased, financials solid “2009 was a good year.” This is the key message delivered by Municipal Credit Union (MCU) at its annual meeting held at Bridgewaters in lower Manhattan this month. Despite the challenging economic climate, difficult job market and struggling economy, MCU ended 2009 with a solid bottom line and an optimistic forecast. “We are strong, trusted, and growing,” said MCU President and CEO Kam Wong. “We prevailed because of our continued proactive risk management policies, our fiscal conservatism and our member-centric credit union philosophy by which MCU has always been guided.” In 2009, MCU saw total assets increase to $1.5 billion, an increase of $88 million over 2008. Member funds grew to $1.3

billion, marking the third straight year of record growth for member funds. MCU also had its strongest year of mortgage growth in the credit union’s history. Mortgage loans in 2009 increased 33% over the previous year. “MCU remains strong and well capitalized,” MCU Treasurer James McKeon reported to the shareholders. “At the end of 2009, our net worth ratio was 11.65%, well above the industry standard of 7% required to earn a top rating for the financial soundness of an institution.” Board of Directors Chairman Mark S. Brantley, Esq., told those in attendance that “MCU’s member-centered operating philosophy, which distinguishes us from the other segments of the financial service industry, is in fact, what fuels our success

as a financial institution. Because we serve people – and not profits – we continue to endure,” Brantley said. In addition, he and others acknowledged the recent passing of Willie James, who was Chairman of the Board before his October 2009 death. “His smile, hard work and wisdom will forever be etched in our memories,” Brantley added. Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is the oldest credit union in New York State and one of the oldest and largest in the country. Established in 1916 and headquartered in New York City, today MCU has assets of over $1.6 billion and offers a full range of financial services to over 320,000 members. With branches in New York City, Westchester and Long Island, members also have access to the

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credit union’s large and growing ATM network. Eligibility to open accounts at MCU is available to New York City and Yonkers municipal employees; state and federal employees who work in the five boroughs; health care professionals who work in New York State; members of select industry groups; employees of private colleges in New York City and private and public colleges in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester; certain family members, and qualifying retirees. MCU is an equal opportunity lender and deposits are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. government agency. For more information about Municipal Credit Union, visit www.nymcu.org.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE! TEAM FOR CHANGE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ELECT:

Andrea Leslie

Herbert Moreira-Brown

Bernard Cylich

Leah Graham

Yolanda Canales Schumann

Building 13 Association Our next general membership meeting will be on Thursday May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building in the voting room. The guest speaker will be Ms. Juanita Net, Director of Cooperator Services. Please vote next Wednesday May 26 for the candidate of your choice for the Riverbay Board elections. Polls open from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.. Lights, Camera and ...Come walk the blood red carpet and enjoy a night of secrets, celebrities and scandal. While socializing with the movie stars, secrets will be revealed, scandals will be broken and a homicide will happen. As the night unfolds, so will a web of lies pointing you

to a killer. “Lights, Camera, MURDER!” is the new murder mystery party we will be holding on Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the room in the rear; donation is $10. Get your character, come watch your friends perform or just try to find out who dunnit! We are planning a bus trip to Mt. Airy Casino in Pennsylvania on August 14, 2010. The cost is $40.00 per person with a bonus return of $35.00 of free slot play. The bus will be leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Casals Place and leaving the Casino at 6:00 p.m. For additional info. regarding any of the events you have read about, you can contact Leslie Peterson (718320-1370), Gail Sharbaan (718-671-

3801), Mr. B (718-320-7738) or any neighbor from Building 13 and they will advise the Social Committee. Money orders payable to Building 13 Association Inc. All are invited to attend our activities. Membership Dues Drive-We are collecting Association membership dues. Because of the participation of our neighbors and friends at our various activities, we have been able to keep our dues at $5.00 per household. Please check the posting on the bulletin board for the collection dates. Please observe the following qualityof-life regulations: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and

on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced “police sweeps” are conducted day and night to enforce these rules. Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718)-822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718)-3203050. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. NEW- For ‘Traffic Update’ call 5-1-1. “If you see something, say something.” —O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Building 21 Association C a llin g All Senior s! If you have any seniors in your family, or any seniors that you care about in your life, you want to be at this workshop. We will have the honor of having the prestigious organization “100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care” present a comprehensive workshop

that will educate us on senior safety. Summer is almost upon us. Let’s not forget to protect those who continuously pave the path of life for us. Our seniors are important for the growth and longevity of this community. They need us, and we need them. Come out to our next

meeting, which will host this informative workshop. Our next meeting will be Tuesday May 25 at 7 p.m. sharp in the back of the lobby of Building 21B. We will continue a workshop series throughout the summer, so keep your eyes open. Our next workshop will be

announced at the meeting, so be the first to know. As always, may God bless and keep us all safe from harm. For more information on Building 21 activities, contact Kevin Lambright, (646) 721-8185. —Kevin L a mb r igh t

Building 19 Association Ever wonder what the lifestyle at home is like for the group home families? Well wonder no more! Toda y, Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families, in collaboration with Building 19 Association, will host an open house between 11a.m. and 2 p.m. in Apartment 2L and 10E. This event will be used to celebrate the mutual collaboration and community partnership between Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families and Building 19 Association. All Building 19 cooperators are invited. Come meet your fellow cooperators and the wonderful staff who work with them. Please attend our general meeting this month on Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. sharp, n ot the usual time of 7:30 p.m. Mr.

Vernon Cooper, our Executive General Manager, will be our guest speaker. Space is limited; seating will be on a first-come basis and others may have to stand. Our bus ride to Atlantic City on Saturday, June 12th at 8:30 a.m. is on track to be another successful and funfilled event. Along with games of chance, there is lots of shopping, eateries, boardwalk and beach and many other things to do. To purchase tickets, please call 718320-3904 or 347-427-4746. In honor of Father’s Day, the Association is giving everyone a chance to win a raffle to go to or treat your favorite person to the new Yankee Stadium to see the NY Yankees play the Boston Red Sox, on Saturday, August 7th at 4:05 p.m. A book of 6 raffles is $5 or

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1 raffle for $1. The more raffles purchased, the better your chance. Imagine spending a Saturday afternoon at the beautiful new stadium which boasts a museum, fantastic steak restaurant along with a food court of other restaurants, comfortable seats and seeing our Bronx team play against their rival live. Second prize will be a $50 Red Lobster gift certificate, and the third prize will be AMC movie tickets for two. You can purchase raffles by sending a request to our email: bldg19assoc@gmail.com or call 347-427-4746. We will be paying tribute to our past Vice President, the late Ms. Francis Williams, with a pink Dogwood tree and plaque on Saturday, June 26th at noon in the rear of the building. Everyone who

knew Ms. Francis loved her; she was an inspiration to all of us, so please come out and share your testimony; we would like to hear it. The Association thanks Mr. Pearson and his team from the Grounds Department for planting the tree and assisting us with the plaque. Immediately following the tribute to Ms. Francis, “Cooperators Doing Something” will celebrate Ms. Taylor Jenkins on her winning the 2010 Francis Williams Scholarship award. Belated congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Lee and Ms. Williams on winning the Mother’s Day Spa Baskets raffle on May 8. The Association congratulates all graduating students with wishes for a very bright future. —C h a r lot t e C od r in gt on

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

National Council of Negro Women The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section (NCNW) welcomes women and men. All that is required is your interest, commitment, focus and involvement. Remember our canned food drive for Phipps Town & Country Residence. Canned foods and manual can openers can be dropped off. Please call to make arrangements, 917-399-2643. On Sunday, May 16th, the election was finished. The following personnel will assume office in September: President - Judy Roberson; First Vice President - Michelle Woody; Second Vice President - Joyce Howard; Recording Secretary - Marie Daugherty; Assistant Recording Secretary - Kathy Rolle; Treasurer - Dorcas Lay; Financial Secretary - Lori Melton; Corresponding Secretary - Marjorie Leonard; and

Assistant Corresponding Secretary Michelle Davy. Congratulations to all of you! Many thanks to the nominating committee for their hard work. On Sunday, May 23rd, the Theatre group will be heading to the Racca’s Seaport Salon to see the play “Dr. May Edward Chinn.” On Saturday, May 29 join our book discussion of “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford at 3:30 p.m. in Barnes and Noble. This is a story that moves back and forth between the present time and the time of the Second World War. Henry Lee, a Chinese American who reminisces about his relationship, at the age of 12, with Keiko, a Japanese American, shares how his relationship with his father changed but survived the inevitable. O n Sa tu r da y, J u ne 5, 2010, join u s on

ou r a nn ua l shop pin g spr ee. Departure 7 a.m. sharp in front of the Dal Hardware Store. The cost is $85.00. We will travel to the Mt. Gulian Historical Site and learn about the Verplank Family and James Brown, a runaway slave. We will then enjoy a French lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY; and, of course, shopping at the Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet. For tickets and more information contact: 917-5539965, 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034. Business casual attire – no jeans or sneakers! Come and have a totally unique experience with us! On, Tuesday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. in Dreiser, Room 14, will be our Fundraising meeting. Sa ve th e da te! - September 11 a n d 12, 2010 - NCNW’s 25th Annual Black Family Reunion will be held in

Washington, DC. Please consider joining us on this trip, which is an opportunity to travel with or meet family and friends in our nation’s capitol. Details about the trip will be available soon. We are still collecting donations for Haiti, care of Our Lady of Grace Church, 3985 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466, 718-652-4817. For drop-off arrangements please contact NCNW Coop City office at 718-320-1430. F O R AL L T R I P S/E VE NT S: P lea se m a k e your check s or m on ey or d er s p a ya b le t o: NC NW C o-op C it y Sect ion, a n d m a il t o: P.O . Box 93 Br on x, NY 10475. Th a nk you for reading and please join us. This article is the last article of which I will be writing for NCNW Co-op City Section. The best of good success to all of you! —Rev. Dr. Lillian Holloway-Mills

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP May 23rd is the date of our next meeting. Come to Building 31A, ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting. If you have any questions call (718) 671-7856. The NAACP website is: http://www.naacp.org/home/index.htm. The NAACP Co-op City Branch fundraiser, a Pre-Father’s Day Disco on Saturday, June 5 at 177 Dreiser Loop Aud. “A” from 4 – 10 p.m. is quickly selling out. This is a hot ticket so make your reservations now and make it a family affair! The admission is $30 per person and music will be presented by “Total Experience,” DJ Stone. The musical

menu will reflect music from the past to the present. Let’s all get our dancing shoes dusted off and have a great time. Please reserve your tickets early by calling: 718-379-3504, 718-671-7856 or 718-379-1297. We thank Ms. Eleanor Donnelly for her work for this event. This week on the web the emphasis is on the status of equal opportunity banking and lending. “In 2009, the NAACP released Discrimination and Mortgage Lending in America: A Summary of the Impact of Subprime Lending on African Americans. To encourage transparency and fairness in the processes associated with

obtaining quality loans and to improve the relationships between financial institutions and people of color and other historically disadvantaged borrowers, the NAACP has developed nine principles of fairness in banking and lending. Countering Discrimination in Mortgage Lending in America: An NAACP Guide for Fair Lending discusses the NAACP fair lending principles and how they are intended to help protect borrowers. The NAACP will work with lending institutions to monitor their compliance to these agreed upon principles and you can learn more by visiting the website listed in this article.

Members participate in teatime with your friends, relatives and neighbors. During that time you can bring in new members and share the good news of the NAACP. Additionally, the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP encourages you renew your membership. Send your check now to the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, PO Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, 10475. We wish those that are ill or homebound a speedy and complete recovery and those celebrating a special event such as a graduation, anniversary or birthday, a happy day. —E va L a za a r

Broun Place Townhouse Association By this issue, Mr. Hector Pou, from Visiting Nurse Service will have come to inform us about the Health Reform Act and if you were not there you missed hearing an accurate and informative report. Cooperators, I hope you took our invitation seriously and came. Mr. Pou began educating us a few months ago about the Health Reform Act, its purpose and how it helps people. All were invited to that meeting. Sunday morning, May 16th was beautiful except for the leftovers of Saturday night’s play. If people are going to hang out, why can’t they at least clean up

behind themselves. Broun Place neighbors, “If you see something, say something.” We do not have to tolerate bullies. We must continue to patrol and be strong to withstand the influx of ruffians and disrespectful people. Co-op City neighbors, please take pride in your neighborhood. What would happen if everyone hung in the streets playing loud music, blocking traffic and littering the streets and sidewalks? Your voice and votes affects tomorrow’s decisions. Neighbors, history speaks for itself. As a cooperator, it is your responsibility to vote. That is what

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being a shareholder in Co-op City entitles you to, a vote in the election for the directors of Co-op City. Please participate in this process. By this publication, the Riverbay Candidates Meeting will have occurred. Apathy in voting contradicts everything Co-op City stands for, so please vote. Vote for candidates that reflect the Co-op City you believe in. Attention, neighbors in this townhouse cluster, if you have a cat that hasn’t been spayed/neutered do not let it out. Also please remember to take your garbage to the dumpster pads. People caught putting

kitchen garbage in the litter garbage cans will be issued a community complaint. Co-op City rules are enforced by the Public Safety Department. Call 718-6713050 for public safety emergencies and 91-1 for life threatening emergencies. The association wishes a speedy and complete recovery to those who are ill and shut in and sends kudos and best wishes to all, especially the Roberts and Lazaar families who celebrated their graduates last week. If you would like your celebration mentioned, just drop the president of the association a note. —E va L a za a r

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES monthly General Meetings are held on the first Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. 4th Saturday, May 22th, GAMES DAY, at 1 pm. Light refreshments will be served in Room 19, Dreiser Loop Center. Committee contacts are Susie Fuzzell and Marie Williams (718) 379-0377. Note: Our annual Luncheon will be held at the Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 16th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $75. This year, our Woman of the Year is Virginia Bolling and our Man of the Year is Leonard Murrell. You can get your tickets from Beverly Waller. T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: The Thursday, J u ly 22n d picnic has been called off. We are also going to: M a y 2427 - Charming Cape Cod, MA and neighboring towns. If you haven’t picked up your Tag & Itinerary yet, suggest that you call Dolores Shivers (917) 282-030 ASAP. On

Monday, M a y 24, meet bus on Dreiser Loop near hardware store at 8:00 a.m. Bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. SHARP! (On return, bus stops: Dreiser Loop, Ash Loop, and Einstein Loop.) J u ly 10-18 (9 days, 8 nights, SatSun). To Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN. Tour Memphis, visit the Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin L. King, the Smithsonian Museum, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, and much, much more. Price: $690.00 per person-double occupancy. Contact Eleanora Jones (718) 671-5707. Sep t . 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights, Mon-Fri.). Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. Price: $489.00 per person-double occupancy. (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners). SEATS ARE GOING FAST. Your deposit, with your name and telephone number, with hold your seats. Contact Dolores Shivers (917) 282-0320. T H E AT R E C OM M I T T E E : Sat., July 17th, Spirit of

New York Cruise luncheon, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Price: $62.00. See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons, after 3 p.m. in Room 19 or call (718) 379-0377. CHECKS or MONEY ORDERS only WILL BE ACCEPTED for all club activities. GO O D AND W E L FAR E : Our Prayers are with Ms. Anita Graham, who is seriously ill at this time, and for Honorary member, Asniah Martialto, who is now recuperating at home. We send our Prayers and Get Well wishes to our sick and shut-ins. We offer our heartfelt sympathies to Celestine Withey and to Dolores Debnam, whose brother and uncle, Julian Dancy, passed away on May 9th. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. Good Health and Good Fortune to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

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 with us. We are a community oriented non-denominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. It is our desire to be a church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members” but “leaders” and “agents of change”. We want to empower you to

take control of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word. Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge in Gardena, California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry, through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community. Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God

bless!! We m eet a t : 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10. Or der of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays). Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month. Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month. —P a stor An t h ony Da vis

Zodiacs Track Club Zooodiiiiacccs! That’s what you heard all weekend at Jamboree at Ichan Stadium and the Parks Department Track and Field Carnival in Red Hook Park. It was a great weekend for the Zodiacs’ athletes, parents and coaches. We were impressed with how our children and parents performed last weekend. Approximately 45 parents were cheering for the athletes as they competed. The cheers motivated the children to run faster, throw further and jump higher. It brought the best out of our athletes. Each parent deserves a medal from the many awards we won over the weekend. On Saturday, May 15, we competed in the Jamboree at Icahn Stadium, where 95% of our athletes made it to the award podium. This meet was also a qualifier for the boys and girls, 8 years old and younger, fastest athlete in New York race. The fastest 8 boys and 8 fastest girls will compete at the Reebok Grand prix for the fastest in New York race. We have 2 boys and 2 girls who qualified. For the girls, we have Jacqueline Kendall and Kendra Todd (alternate) and for the boys, Kristian Cadiz qualified and Samuel Mathew (alternate). We have 2 relay teams that qualified also. On Sunday, May 16th, we competed in the Parks Department Track and Field Carnival. It was a packed stadium with teams from all over the Tri-State area. Our children showed why they are considered one of the top teams in the Tri-State area. In most races we competed in, we had someone in the top 3. In the 100 meter finals, we had an athlete in most finals and in some, we had two ath-

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letes. The 1500 meter race, was a Spotlight event. Hugh Fravier won the boys midget division, Alliyah Wajid took the silver in the girls youth division and Giovanna Tolbert took the silver in bantam girls 1500 meter (3 3/4 laps) run. Our high school sensation Beverly Seignious ran her personal best with a 5:15. She competed against two athletes that are ranked in the top 5 in the country. 4 out of our 6 relays team medaled. Due to the limited space I’m allowed for this article, I can’t mention every athlete’s name who medalled. The Zodiacs will be hosting the Elizabeth Gaynor/Robert Taylor track meet on Saturday, May 29th at Truman High School. Please come out and support us. We

will have fish, burgers, hotdog sodas, etc. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who is looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact us. Help us continue to advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, to P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475. For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM or visit our website, ZODIACSTRACK.ORG —Winston Dinkins

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2 0 1 0 R i v e r b a y B o a r d E l e c t i o n ✫✫✫ Candidates’ statements appear on pages 31-41 • Candidate order determined by lottery. NOTE: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN ARE SOLEY THOSE OF THE CANDIDATES AND NOT THOSE OF RIVERBAY CORPORATION. BALLOTING

ABSENTEE BALLOTING

Voting will be conducted by machine in your building lobby on Wednesday, May 26, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling (718) 320-3300, ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 25, 2010, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after Wednesday, May 26, 2010.

2010 Board Election Schedule Saturday, May 8 Wednesday, May 12 Saturday, May 15 Saturday, May 17 Saturday, May 22 Wednesday, May 26 Thursday, May 27 Wednesday, June 9

1st Election Edition; 1st Election Notice; (Co-op City Times) Candidates’ Forum (7:30 p.m.); (Dreiser Center, Auditorium B) 2nd Election Edition; 2nd Election Notice; (Co-op City Times) 2nd Candidates’ Forum; (7:30 p.m.); (Einstein Center, Room 45) 3rd Election Edition; 3rd Election Notice; (Co-op City Times) Annual Meeting Begins; Voting from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vote Tally - 9:00 p.m.; (Bartow Center, Room 31) Recount, 12:00 p.m. (if necessary) Swearing in of Elected Board Members (7:00 p.m.); (Bartow Center, Room 31)

— Remember to VOTE — WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010

2010 Riverbay Candidates Herbert Moreira-Brown Frank Belcher Leah Graham Andrea Leslie* Helen Atkins* Yolanda Canales-Schumann Lauretta J. Jaysura Raymond Tirado Tony Illis* Michelle S. Davy* Krystal Serrano Evelyn Santiago* Bruce Gitelson Bernard Cylich *Denotes incumbents

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VOT I NG Voting by machine will be conducted by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and shall begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. on May 26, 2010, in the lobbies of the following buildings (unless otherwise specified): 920 Baychester Avenue (Bldg. 1A) 900 Baychester Avenue (Bldg. 1B) 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A) 920 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2B) 150 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 3A) 170 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 3B) 140 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4A) 120 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4B) 100 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4C) 100 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5A)

120 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5B) 140 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5C) 140 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 6) 120 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 7) 100 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 8) 100 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9A) 120 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9B) 140 Debs Place (Bldg. 1OA) 120 Debs Place (Bldg. lOB) 100 Debs Place (Bldg. 1OC) 100 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11A) 120 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11B) 140 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11C) 120 Casals Place (Bldg. 12) 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) 140 Casals Place (Bldg. 14) 100 Aldrich Street (Bldg. 15A)

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120 Aldrich Street (Bldg. 15B) 620 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16A) 600 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16B) 120 Alcott Place (Bldg. 17) 100 Alcott Place (Bldg. 18) 140 Alcott Place (Bldg. 19) 140 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20A) 120 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20B) 100 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20C) 100 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21A) 120 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21B) 140 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21C) 100 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 22A) 120 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 22B) 140 Benchley Place (Bldg. 23) 120 Benchley Place (Bldg. 24) 100 Benchley Place (Bldg. 25) 2440 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26A) 2420 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26B) 2400 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26C) 100 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27A) 120 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27B) 140 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27C) 140 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28A) 120 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28B) 100 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28C) 4200 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 29A) 4220 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 29B) 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 29C) 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 30A) 4100 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 30B) 100 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31A)

120 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31B) 4180 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 32A) 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway E. (Bldg. 32B) 140 Elgar Place (Bldg. 33) 120 Elgar Place (Bldg. 34) 100 Elgar Place (Bldg. 35) Town h ou ses Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26C) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11C) Debs Place (Bldg. 8) Broun Place (Bldg. 21C) Adler Place (Bldg. 20A) Defoe Place (Bldg 6) Asch Loop (Bldg. 17) Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling 718-320-3300, ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked no later than May 25, 2010, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after May 26, 2010. In the event it is determined that a quorum has not been achieved by machine voting on May 26, 2010, the vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as all voters in line have been accommodated, and secured by the Corporation’s Public Safety officers. Commencing Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the above 65 building lobbies from Riverbay’s poll workers, for eligible shareholders to vote who did not vote on May 26, 2010, until a quorum is achieved.

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Lauretta J. Jaysura Running again, fellow cooperators. I, Lauretta Jaysura, am asking you to come down to your Building Lobby on May 26th and vote for me and the Atkins Team--Jaysura, Atkins, Serrano, Tirado and Santiago. There is a difference. You do have a choice. You can vote for me and the Atkins Team. I beseech you, cooperators, not to return to the “dark days” in Co-op City but choose those who are positive and champion going forward. When you vote for me and my running mates, you will be saying “yes” to keeping maintenance fees affordable; “yes” to services for our youth and seniors now; “yes” to being fiscally responsible; “yes” to stopping the infighting; “yes” to following the rules; “yes” to straight -talk and the truth; and “yes” to the cogeneration project. We are a resident board and we will fight above-board for all the residents of our community. Without “U” there is no commUnity. But “U” must choose wisely. Elect me and the Atkins Team. If you elect me to represent you on May 26th, you can be assured of always having a voice. That’s what a good representative does – speaks

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Committed to the Community De di cat ed to P ro gr e s s Lauretta JAYSURA

honestly for those whom you’re representing. In addition, cooperators, you can be assured that my expertise in the field of management/human resources, my personal integrity and my love for Coop City will all be brought to the table, if elected. I am pro-shareholder and am tired of all the anti/pro-management rhetoric. Enough already. It’s the Shareholder, stupid. I invite you to make my vision for our commUnity your vision also. Be proud to live in Co-op City, Bronx, NY. Vote for me, Lauretta Jaysura, on May 26th, 2010 to keep it moving.

Raymond TIRADO

Evelyn SANTIAGO

Helen ATKINS

Krystal SERRANO

PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE MANY NEEDS OF OUR HOME - CO-OP CITY! ✰ Moving forward with Capital projects and improvements ✰ Completing the window replacement program by end of year ✰ Increasing savings & generating revenue, from cogeneration plant ✰ Pledge to prevent carrying charge increases due to major savings in energy costs ✰ Promising to keep Co-op City a safe and affordable place to live

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

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conies to be repaired as quickly as possible. I believe management has to tighten down and make proper, sensible cuts and not ones that impact so adversely on the quality of life of cooperators. I am calling for a unified Board where members put personality differences aside and act in a professional manner for the best interest of cooperators and vote based on the issues, and not as a pawn or a puppet. I want to thank everyone for their support and ask you to vote next Wednesday for myself, Tony Illis, and Michelle Davy and Leah Graham so we can continue to do the best we can.

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THE CHOICE IS CLEAR RE-ELECT

TONY ILLIS

NEW VISION

This my final call to remind all shareholders that Wednesday, May 26th is a crucial day for the history of Co-op City. Please vote in the annual Board election for the five candidates you believe will best serve the community. Obviously, I’m asking you to support me, Tony Illis, and to vote for two of the most vibrant and intelligent individuals I know, current Director Michelle S. Davy and also, Leah Graham, who will offer us new vision, new insight, and new direction, and if elected to the Board, I can assure you, it will no longer be a case of business as usual. I have always been independent, ever since I first became a Director on the Riverbay Board, and I strongly believe that cooperators must stop being marginalized and treated as if they were invisible by management. The cooperators of Co-op City are hard working, with good values, and are looking to maintain a safe and affordable environment to live in and that’s what they deserve. Those who are still without new windows will be a top priority if I’m elected to the Board; the window replacement program should have already been completed. I also am calling for unusable bal-

NEW DIRECTION

Tony Illis

MICHELLE S. DAVY

DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO PROGRESS • SUPPORT COST CONTROL OF OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS • SUPPORT REMAINING IN THE MITCHELL-LAMA CO-OP PROGRAM • RE-ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY WITH COOPERATORS, BOARD AND MANAGEMENT • ADVOCATED FOR RAISING CEILINGS FOR SCRIE AND DRIE COOPERATORS • NEGOTIATE FAIRLY WITH OUR TEEN AND CHILD CARE CENTERS • “NO” TO REPORTING SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION TO CREDIT AGENCIES

BREAKING BARRIERS FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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Yolanda Canales-Schumann

THE TEAM

Andrea Leslie

reconstruction. 4. Window installation, balcony, and facades (no money, not completed). 5. Our Greenway is a big unsafe, mud-hole (with no money to finish). “Team for Change” candidates offer the possibility of getting our community back to financial responsibility and accountability. Make “Every Vote Count” and elect candidates who maintain their integrity and their obligation to the cooperators who have entrusted us with their livelihood. Team for Change can and will make that difference. On May 26th, vote for Yolanda Canales Schumann, Andrea Leslie, Herbert Moreira Brown, Leah Graham and Bernard Cylich. Vengan y hagan que se les escuche su voz. Salgan vote y participan del proceso electoral de Co-op City.

FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Elect Us — We’ll Make A Difference! WE PLEDGE TO: • Protect shareholders' confidential information from Credit Agencies. • Save our youth and day care centers from EVICTION! • Remain in the Mitchell-Lama Program. • Open & televise ALL Board meetings, hold monthly gallery sessions. • Return to in-house General Manager. • Stop outsourcing, end nepotism and employ union labor.

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

The slumping economy makes the need for effective leadership more important than ever in Co-op City. The public is painfully familiar with elected officials who promise one thing and do another. They tell us what we want to hear, then flip-flop or renege on those promises. Trust and confidences have to be restored. Shareholders have the right to see integrity and commitment brought back to the elected positions you entrust them with. Riverbay’s mounting inability to make ends meet are caused by waste of finances. The $480 million we borrowed to refinance with the N.Y. Community Bank is GONE. Reserve funds have been depleted. The records of Marion Scott and ineffective Boards are visible. A. We lose hundreds of thousands in the difference of pay between Marion Scott Management ($1.8 million yearly) vs. a General Manager (several thousand yearly). B. We lose millions by outsourcing Riverbay work: 1. Garage upgrade started at $45 million and rose to $110 million. 2. Painting and plastering started at $2.5 million and rose to $4.5 million. 3. We lost $24 million of projected savings due to bungling of power plant

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MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫ Raymond Tirado Expressing our ideas and opinions with each other is one of the purest forms of our American freedom. It was a pleasure to see and speak with all of you during and after the Forum and I thank you for your compliments and pledge of support. With the right leadership, we stand at the threshold of much better days ahead of us. We are generating almost all our own power, which not only provides us with electricity during a blackout in New York City, but will also generate revenue by selling excess power to the city’s power grid, a major achievement on our part. Let’s also work on a Metro North Train Station and resident access to our water front. It all begins with your vote. T h e F a ct s The window replacement program, one of the largest in history will not been halted, windows are our main priority. A new thorough screening process for new resident and employee applicants, this will help set better standards and raise the bar. We will keep our homes affordable and offset additional carrying charge increases by eliminating waste, maximizing our Cogeneration dollars and expanding green technology. Despite the economy and the hard

Committed to the Community De di cat ed to P ro gr e s s Raymond TIRADO

financial times, the State and the City of NY are going through, Co-op City remains with a balance budget and moving forward. Greenways restored with residents’ needs in consideration. Define the true meaning of cooperative by creating additional youth community centers, operated by our residents. Yes, it can be done. I will be fighting every day for you because I think it’s crucial that we have a strong, committed Board. On May 26, Elect the “A” Team, COMMITED TO THE COMMUNITY, DEDICATED TO PROGRESS: Raymond Tirado, Evelyn Santiago, Lauretta Jaysura, Helen Atkins and Krystal Serrano.

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Helen ATKINS

Krystal SERRANO

Lauretta JAYSURA

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Bruce Gitelson ELECT Bruce Gitelson, a resident of Section 5 for 39 years, to the Riverbay Board of Directors. Who Am I? I have lived in Co-op City for 39 years, retired in 2005. I was an IT System Architect for the last 20 of the 41 years with Verizon. I oversaw the development and deployment of large nationwide ordering applications. By training, I require real facts to determine where I stand on all issues. I am running as an independent candidate for the board to open up Coop City management and allow shareholders to see where we stand in restoring our community, both physically and financially, and to inspire shareholders to get involved rebuilding our community. What I would like to accomplish is shown in my election flyer. I have always been someone that looks for fresh, workable solutions to current problems, rather than retrying old solutions. I have three platform elements: 1. Open communications Week 1 2. Feasibility Study — It’s Time is Now Week 2 3. Out of the Box Thinking — Enhance shareholder value with creative solutions to current thinking: *Retail Sale of Co-Gen surplus electric to large local consumers (Bay Plaza, Pairtree, etc.)

*Riverbay to supply a catalog of energy efficient fixtures. Shareholders can choose fixtures they like, shareholder pays for fixture, Riverbay installs them. Riverbay reduces electric cost and can use them to apply for Grants. *Work with manufacturers of convectors to provide enhanced features like temperature, moisture control and stop flooding, etc. Allow shareholders the option for Riverbay to install convectors shareholder punched. Why you should vote for me? ✓I will stand up for all shareholders rights ✓I am a problem solver ✓I am independent and dedicated to opening the workings of the Board and Management to the scrutiny of the shareholders.

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THE TEAM

Andrea Leslie

switch games producing mounting debt and hemorrhaging our resources. This Board must be changed if we have any hope for a rational approach to management. My goals remain the affordability of our homes, opposition to privatization, and the Board and management transparency and accountability. My goals include advocacy for our youth and seniors, advocacy for rebuilding activism and community spirit in Co-op City. If we value these goals, we have to keep our eyes on the prize. Nosotros merecemos major. Mantenan su vista en el premio. Vote to RE-ELECT Andrea Leslie, ELECT Bernard Cylich, Yolanda Canales-Schumann, Leah Graham, Herbert Moreira-Brown

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FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

Critical times call for careful voting. A runaway management company unchecked by the current Riverbay Board has brought the community to a dangerously weak financial condition. Management presents resolutions to the Board for million dollar projects, and the Board gives rubber-stamp approval. The catch, though, is that the items sometimes aren’t in the budget, and there’s no money to pay for them! Exacerbating the problem, there appears to be a pattern of trivializing serious financial blunders — $1,000,000 here (Colortech overpaid), $110,000,000 there (garage cost overrun), $90,000,000.00 everywhere (reserves exhausted) what does it matter? It’s as though the money of cooperators, and of a financially struggling community are just play dough. That’s why I opposed greenway restoration without the funding. We already had under funded window replacement, and uncompleted brick and balcony repair which is now causing seven buildings to have inaccessible balconies. Greenway restoration is now an unusable mud pit. Two hundred forty million dollars borrowed for such capital projects is gone. We’re in a perpetual shell game as along as we are managed in this way, starting projects that don’t get finished. We can’t go on falling for the bait and

MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Bernard Cylich

THE TEAM

Andrea Leslie

dence in openness and the democratic nature of Co-op City’s governance. We would start remembering that this is a cooperative, and how good that can be for the finances of Riverbay and for the quality of life of cooperators. We can do better. We must do better. The Team for Change can make a difference. Elect Andrea Leslie, Leah Graham, Herbert Moreira-Brown, Yolanda Canales Schumann, and Bernard Cylich. Podemos hacer mejor. Debemos hacer mejor. Elijanos nosotros haremos la diferencia. Vote por Andrea Leslie, Leah Graham, Herbert Moreira-Brown, Yolanda Canales Schumann y Bernard Cylich.

FOR

CHANGE

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

In September, 2007 a report was released by the NYS Inspector General which found “A history of misconduct and financial mismanagement” in Co-op City. Soon after, there followed the indictment, conviction and jailing of a former Riverbay President for bribery and kick-backs. Cynical ideas — that lead nowhere — took root in the thinking of cooperators. “They’re all the same, to the devil with them all.” “Once you’re in how do we know power won’t corrupt you as so many have been.” Cooperators stay away from Riverbay elections in droves. Cooperators are understandably uneasy. “Team for Change” candidates say there are ways to restore healthy attitudes among us. Start with letting the light shine on all Board and management business. Open and even televise all meetings of the Board and its committees. Then, re-establish a congress like the Co-op City Council that existed here when Co-op City first opened with elected representatives from each building and townhouse cluster. Such a body, playing a non-fiduciary role in community’s governance, would both aid the Board in its work and provide oversight. Check and balance interaction would serve to deter corruption. A representative Congress working in tandem with the Board would promote confi-

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MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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C o mmit te d to th e C o mm un ity D e d i ca t ed t o P ro g r e s s Helen ATKINS

and people were scrambling all about to find somewhere to park. Well, that’s not the case today, and that didn’t happen by magic. And perhaps the greatest achievement has been the construction and operation of a cogeneration plan which is cutting our electricity costs, while saving energy at the same time. These real savings will have a positive impact on all of us, freeing up much needed money to be used in other areas without the need for potential carrying charge increases. I’m respectfully asking you to please vote Wednesday to reelect me, Helen Atkins, to the Board of Directors, and also vote for my running mates, Evelyn Santiago, Lauretta Jaysura, Raymond Tirado and Krystal Serrano.

Krystal SERRANO

Lauretta JAYSURA

Raymond TIRADO

Evelyn SANTIAGO

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Herbert Moreira-Brown

THE TEAM

Andrea Leslie

wasteful decisions that have been made over the last decade. We the cooperators of Co-op City pay maintenance fees of more than $150 million dollars per year and in the past decade we have paid maintenance fees of more that $1.5 billion dollars. Are you satisfied how our precious dollars have been spent? Or do you feel that they could have been spent more efficiently and more productively? This election is about more than just whether or not you decide to vote, this election is about the maintenance and care of our very homes. This election is about the type of neighborhood our children are raised in.

FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

The ultimate power and direction of Co-op City and the Riverbay Corporation lies not in the decisions of management or the Riverbay Board of Directors, but in the hands of the cooperators of Co-op City. The right to cast your annual shareholder vote is also the right not to cast your annual shareholder vote. By casting your annual shareholder vote, you assert your right to be heard and your right to either voice your approval of the direction that the Riverbay Corporation is being taken or to say that a new direction is needed. By abstaining from voting or by not voting, you are essentially voicing your approval of the direction that the managing agent has led Riverbay in for the past 11 years. By not voting, you are saying that the construction cost overruns of tens of millions of dollars is okay and can continue. By not voting you are saying that the cooperators who live in buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 do not deserve to have their buildings façade and balconies fixed in a timely and efficient manner like the rest of our buildings have been fixed. By not voting you unwittingly empower the

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MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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WANT CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP? VOTE ✔ FRANK BELCHER!

Riverbay Board of Directors Election Wednesday, May 26th 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. in your building lobby.

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Evelyn Santiago In a few more days, the Riverbay Board of Directors’ election will take place. I would like to exhort all of the shareholders to come out and cast your votes on May 26, 2010. The voting machine will be placed right in your lobbies, your taking part in the election will help you put in place the candidates you support to aid us in making Co-op City a place to be proud of. I am seeking reelection on the board to ensure that the services we are entitled to are delivered to us with the highest form of integrity, and in a timely fashion. Serving on the Board for the past three years has opened my eyes to the many issues which we have and what we can do to improve circumstances within the housing company and within the board in order to serve you better. Issues and concerns that we may have that effect us and our community should be prioritized, and addressed in order to get the best results. Other concerns that are time sensitive can be handled a bit better so that we as shareholders receive the services we are entitled to promptly. Commitment to my community and performance without compromise are my stand. As I serve on the board I look forward to help ensuring that our needs are addressed; That the Board receives the training it needs that will ensure systems are in place. I would advocate for the proper formats, and

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Committed to the Community De di cat ed to P ro gr e s s Evelyn SANTIAGO processes to be enforced, and that we, the owners of our homes, are treated with great respect. I vow to be instrumental in fighting for what is right. I will see to it that business is conducted decently and in order. Keeping Coop City safe, family oriented, affordable and moving forward toward the completion of the ongoing project is my vision. Help keep the vision alive; vote for me, Evelyn Santiago, and my teammates, Helen Atkins, Lauretta Jaysura, Krystal Serrano, and Raymond Tirado. We will commit to working together for you as your advocates to ensure that the outcome you can expect will be the best. Exercise your right, vote on May 26, 2010. Show that you care, take the action. Together, we can move mountains.

Helen ATKINS

Krystal SERRANO

Lauretta JAYSURA

Raymond TIRADO

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

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holders on a personal level in an effort to respond to the needs of the people. In closing, I would like to drop a little jewel on the community - there are those who came before us to pave the way and today we see the results of their efforts and culmination of years of unrelenting struggles. As shareholders, we have the privilege to vote for those who would act on our behalf for a better community. On May 26, 2010, RE-ELECT myself, MICHELLE S. DAVY, and my running mate, TONY ILLIS. We are dedicated to this community, committed to progress, and ready to break barriers for a better future for our community.

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THE CHOICE IS CLEAR RE-ELECT

MICHELLE S. DAVY

NEW VISION

Strong leadership means a secure future! I take great pride to run for reelection for the Board because it affords me the opportunity to continue to be instrumental in being part of the solution for bringing the necessary improvements to the community. Over the past weeks, I’ve talked with many of you and listened to your concerns for needed changes in our community. Many were concerned with the issue of affordable housing, quality of life, windows, closing of terraces, and the financial woes facing Co-op City as a result, in my opinion, due to mismanagement. Rest assured your concerns did not fall on deaf ears. I am ready, willing and able to tackle and look into important issues as these with new perspectives to better serve and strengthen this community as we move forward. I pledge to support cost control of operating and capital improvement projects; maintain affordable housing by remaining in the Mitchell-Lama program; re-establish communication and transparency among cooperators, Board and Management; and saying no to sharing carrying charge payments to the credit bureaus. If re-elected, I will continue to dedicate my time to our community by reaching out to share-

NEW DIRECTION

Michelle S. Davy

TONY ILLIS

DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO PROGRESS • SUPPORT COST CONTROL OF OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS • SUPPORT REMAINING IN THE MITCHELL-LAMA CO-OP PROGRAM • RE-ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY WITH COOPERATORS, BOARD AND MANAGEMENT • NEGOTIATE FAIRLY WITH OUR TEEN AND CHILD CARE CENTERS • “NO” TO REPORTING SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION TO CREDIT AGENCIES

BREAKING BARRIERS FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Leah Graham

THE TEAM

Andrea Leslie

experience. I will not be a Board Director you only see at election time. You will continue to see me in the laundry room, supermarkets, on the bus & subway, walking through our neighborhood, and listening to you. I care about the community but most important, I care about you. You deserve Board Directors whose vision will take us to a higher level of performance and save millions. You deserve individuals who can sustain stability, prevent carrying charge increases, set priorities, objectives, and fiscal accountability. Balance the Board with people who have your best interest at heart, vote for the TEAM FOR CHANGE, we’ll make a difference.

FOR

Bernard Cylich

Yolanda Canales-Schumann

CHANGE

Leah Graham

Herbert Moreira-Brown

“COUNT EVERY VOTE!”

This is a whole new ballgame. The economy has changed inside & outside Co-op City. The Wall Street debt mess has left many unemployed; MTA expected cuts will negatively affect the Co-op City working class, our youth, seniors and the disabled. Management’s initial decision to report shareholders’ late carrying charges to credit agencies made without policy or Board’s approval, window replacements still not completed in many shareholders’ apartments and the greenway project should not have been started when terrace restorations are incomplete. What this community needs is a voice and not a silent one. One that will speak up during Board meetings, one who’s eager to collaborate, establish sound policies and represent the views of the community; like always having youth and day care centers for working families. One who will not vote “Yes” on resolutions without sufficient substantiation from management and asking how decisions will affect shareholders and our finances. I am that voice. I will advocate for performance evaluations on our managing agent to ensure quality work and accountability are maintained for the good of the community and lasting results. I have the passion, drive, and

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MAKE WINDOW REPLACEMENT A PRIORITY!!!

Vote: Wednesday, May 26th Paid for by The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing • www.ctsah.net P.O. Box 64 • Co-op City Station • Bronx, NY 10475 • Hal Satinoff, Campaign Treasurer

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Co mm it ted to th e Co mm u ni ty D edi ca te d t o P r o gr es s Krystal SERRANO

look forward to having the opportunity of fighting on your behalf and representing you to ensure our community stays the way it is. I am pleased President Othelia Jones and Helen Atkins have served as living examples of what true, caring community leaders can do on behalf of the people of Co-op City. I sincerely hope by this time next week, with your trust in me and vote, I will have the honor of being elected to the Riverbay Board of Directors. Please vote for me, Krystal Serrano, and my running mates, Lauretta Jaysura, Evelyn Santiago, and Raymond Trirado, and vote to reelect Helen Atkins.

Lauretta JAYSURA

Raymond TIRADO

Evelyn SANTIAGO

Helen ATKINS

Endorsed By: Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leticia Morales, Emmanuel Torres

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

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R iver b a y Boa r d E lect ion R u les a n d R egu la t ion s G E NE R AL R UL E S AND R E G UL AT I O NS R E L AT I VE T O T H E R I VE R BAY C O R P O R AT I O N’S BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S E L E C T I O N AND T H E ANNUAL SH AR E H O L DE R S M E E T I NG G OVE R NE D BY R I VE R BAY C O R P O R AT I O N BY-L AW S W E DNE SDAY, M AY 26, 2010 A. G E NE R AL RUL E S 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, (hereafter “Election Day”), beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. In addition, the Election Committee reserves the right to extend voting hours. 2. The election will be for five residents to serve on the Board of Directors and as many as needed to fill unexpired terms. 3. The Riverbay Board Election Committee shall be established during the month of January in any calendar year. a) The election shall be supervised by a Riverbay Board Election Committee (hereinafter “Committee”). b) The Chairman of the Committee shall be a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, (hereinafter “Board”) who is not a candidate in the election. c) The Chairman and Committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board. All members shall be resident shareholders of Co-op City. d) The Committee shall be assisted by the Corporation’s General Counsel or an attorney retained by the Corporation’s Board of Directors. e) No member of the Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates. Committee members shall, to the extent reasonably possible, refrain from publicly commenting upon any issue in the campaign, and shall not engage in any activity which may create the appearance of partiality. Members of the Committee who are also members of the Corporation’s Board of Directors shall refrain from writing viewpoints during the period of time preceding the certification of candidates and the date of the election. f) A member of the Committee who violates the provisions of paragraph “e” or whose family member violates the provisions of paragraph “e” shall immediately be removed from the Committee. g) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting a member of the Committee or a member of his/her immediate family from signing a nominating petition or voting. 4. There will be one vote per unit by residents who were shareholders on April 12, 2010 5. Voting will be on May 26, 2010 by voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections. One voting machine will be placed in each of the 65 lobbies that compromise Co-op City from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. B. RUL E S F O R E L I G I BI L I T Y OF C ANDI DAT E S 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidates stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director. 2. No more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may be a candidate for the Board of Directors; and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may serve as a Director. 3. No candidate may be indebted to the Corporation when picking up petitions; on the date they are certified; on the date votes are counted; and must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected, for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to the Corporation. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation on any of these days, the candidate will be disqualified. At the close of business on the date the peti-

tion period ends and weekly thereafter, Riverbay’s Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chair of the Election Committee of all candidates’ indebtedness to the Corporation, if any. For the purpose herein, a candidate who is current on a written arrearage agreement shall be considered current on charges to the Corporation if such candidate is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation. No candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. 4. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company. Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation, and are required to place the corporation’s interest above their personal interests. Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or in-kind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from the Corporation, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, will be disqualified. C . RUL E S F O R C E RT I F I C AT I ON OF C ANDI DAT E S 1. Official Petition Forms (hereinafter “Petition”), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1, will be distributed to candidates at Riverbay Corporation’s administration office, starting on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and Regulations (hereinafter “Rules”), and a copy of an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Prospective candidates are required to pick up their own petition materials. 2. a) The name of each candidate on a Petition and on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known. b) Each candidate’s name and address must appear on the Petition sheet both at the time it is being circulated for signatures and at the time it is submitted. c) No Petition shall be left in a commercial establishment located in Co-op City, nor shall any employee of such establishment circulate a petition in such establishment. This shall not preclude a cooperator who is employed in such a commercial establishment from circulating Petitions during the period when he/she is not working, or is outside of the premises of such establishment. 3. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventyfive (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. Each resident shareholder may sign the Petition of more than one candidate, but no more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may sign the Petition of any one candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be verifiable,

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each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder’s occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number. Signatures that cannot be verified will be eliminated. 4. In order to assist the candidates in obtaining signatures correctly, each candidate will be given a list of building addresses containing corresponding building numbers with the petition package. 5. Completed Petitions must be returned to Riverbay no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 12, 2010 The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed. 6. No set of Petitions will be accepted unless filed with an executed copy of the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 2, acknowledging the candidate’s receipt of these Rules and the candidate’s agreement to abide by the Rules. If a candidate fails to provide such agreement to the Committee, the set of Petitions will not be valid, and the candidate shall be disqualified. 7. The Committee will certify Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Notice of the Committee’s certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter. 8. The Committee shall hold a briefing on the Rules for all candidates or their designees immediately after the random drawing—called for under Section E, Paragraph 8. D. C AM PAI G NI NG STANDAR DS O F C O NDUC T 1. No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election. 2. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property, with the owner’s permission. Campaign flyers may not be posted in commercial establishments within Co-op City. Residents, employees, and all candidates and their supporters may remove any improperly posted material as a service to Co-op City, and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times. 3. Except for the material prepared and published by Riverbay as described herein, all literature used or distributed by or for a candidate must include the name, address, or post office box of the person or organization who issued such literature, and in the case of an organization, the name of the chairperson or treasurer. 4. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and campaign handouts are permitted. 5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials. (Resolution #93-96). E . USE O F C O -O P C I T Y FAC I L I T I E S F O R C AM PAI GN AC T I VI T I E S 1. There shall be two official candidates’ forum,. One forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in Auditorium B Dreiser Center, at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Monday, May 17, 2010 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45, at 7:30 p.m. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personell must use audio or video equipment at either forum. All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forum. If a (Continued on next page)

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R iver b a y Boa r d E lect ion R u les a n d R egu la t ion s (Continued from previous page) candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Election Committee Chairman with the reason for non-attendance, the Committee Chairman, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience. 2. In addition to the official candidates’ forum, the Committee urges that community groups and building associations sponsor meetings in building organization rooms or community center meeting rooms, which will be provided by the Corporation without charge for the benefit of all candidates. Unless all candidates are invited to attend and participate in these meetings, the highest applicable rate for the use of such facilities must be paid in advance to Riverbay Corporation, and the sponsors of such meetings shall be responsible for payment. In the event the space is not subject to a standard rate structure, such as in the case of a building meeting room, a fiat use fee of $100.00 will be charged. Community groups and Building Associations requesting to host a candidates’ meeting must submit a written request to the Chair of the Election Committee beginning 9:00 am, Monday, March 15, 2010 and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2010. Approval of all such requests must be made by the Chair of the Election Committee. Only one such meeting per day will be authorized on a first come, first serve basis. 3. The use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the election is prohibited. 4. No candidate or organization may use the facilities of Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except as provided herein, unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to the Corporation, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services. 5. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pictures of each candidate and three different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, May 8, 2010 issue. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All candidates’ articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which in its opinion contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact. 6. In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a 1/4 page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, May 8, 2010 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each can-

didate’s article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact. 7. a) Campaigning by candidates or their supporters may not begin until the day after the candidates’ meeting is held, pursuant to Section E, Paragraph 8. b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaigning, Board members who are not running for election shall be free to continue to write Viewpoints of a “non-political” nature except that they may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only. It shall not be deemed to be “political” for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event the Board as a whole wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, it may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. c) Information of a non-political nature may be published by the General Manager during this period of time. d) In the event that an article appears in a publication other than the Riverbay sponsored publication, which is currently titled the “Co-op City Times,” in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, a Board member shall have the right to respond to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature of the comment. e) The same right shall apply to candidates who are not members of the Board of Directors. 8. A candidates meeting shall be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 8:00 pm, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Only certified candidates or their written designee may attend this meeting. A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three election issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates’ forum. The drawing for order of speakers will also determine the relative position of each candidate’s name on a ballot. Names on the ballot will automatically rotate. 9. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times but must be paid in full by money order or certified check at least 48 hours before the normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy

which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or material misstatement of fact. 10. The election of a Board of Directors is a right of residents of Co-op City. Employees living in Co-op City are encouraged to exercise their rights as residents of the community during the Board of Directors election within the scope of this policy. All Riverbay employees are reminded that as employees they have a duty of loyalty to Riverbay and should not engage in any activity which raises the appearance of impropriety. Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees’ work duties. All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that might be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election. Examples of acts that may be deemed to be an abuse of an employee position include: soliciting donations for particular candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as an abuse of position. Non-resident employees and employee groups and organizations are prohibited from participation in the electoral process. Candidates who encourage, accept, or knowingly benefit from such prohibited participation are subject to disqualification by the Committee. This policy does not effect employees’ right to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, or their right to refrain from any or all such activities. F. BAL L OT I NG AND C E RT I F I C AT I O N 1. Voting will be by machine and by absentee ballot and by paper ballot in the event that a machine breaks down or the voting is laid over beyond May 26, 2010, in order to achieve a quorum. 2. The Election Committee shall certify to the Board of Directors the names of the candidates who have been elected, as follows: (a) The five candidates who have received the highest number of votes will be certified to the Board as having been elected to full three-year terms. (b) The candidate receiving the sixth highest vote shall be certified as having been elected to a vacant Board seat, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term. (c) The Committee shall continue the certification of candidates by certifying the candidate with the next highest vote for each vacancy by the longest unexpired terms, if necessary, until all vacant seats on the Board are filled. 3. Each candidate will be allowed to have one resident observer present at the tallying of the votes. Candidates wishing such representation must submit to the

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Committee the name of the observer along with their petitions. The observer shall not interfere in any way with the tallying procedures. 4. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will assist the Corporation with the election for directors, in accordance with the governance of the New York State Election Law, Chapter #3-224, which permits the opportunity for such entities as Riverbay Corporation to utilize voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and Chapter #3-506.2 which pertains to the scope of other auxiliary support services available. 5. One voting machine will be placed in the lobby of each of the sixty-five (65) lobbies of the buildings that comprise Co-op City, thereby facilitating the election of certified candidates to the Corporation’s Board of Directors on May 26, 2010, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6. Riverbay will hire approximately one hundred thirty (130) workers, selected from the list of eligible poll workers maintained by the New York City Board of Elections, with a preference given to residents of Co-op City. All poll workers will perform their duties as required by the New York State Election Law and in accordance with the directions and instructions given them by the Board of Elections of the City of New York (New York State Election Law #3-402.4). Riverbay will maintain the integrity of the machines mechanical systems. 7. The Corporation’s public safety officers will be responsible for maintaining control over the election results at the close of the voting time period by securing and delivering the sealed voting record from each voting machine after it is tallied and sealed by the designated poll worker to the Corporation’s administrative offices for collection and counting. 8. The Corporation will produce a computer generated register list of shareholders’ signatures for each building in order to accept shareholders as duly authorized to cast a vote and to permit their signatures to be validated. Riverbay will instruct poll workers on the proper procedure to accept or challenge a shareholder’s right to vote. The register list will contain a sample of the signature for each shareholder organized by apartment or unit number. At each voting place, a number of written ballots will be available for use in the event there is a defect or breakdown in the voting machines. The paper ballot will be deposited into a box for paper ballots. In addition, the shareholder should sign the register and the poll worker will note after the shareholder’s signature the letter “F’, standing for paper ballot. In this way, the count of the voting machine plus the paper submitted should equal the number of shareholders who (Continued on next page)

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R iver b a y Boa r d E lect ion R u les a n d R egu la t ion s (Continued from previous page) have signed the voting register. 9. The Riverbay Election Committee will provide procedures for obtaining and returning absentee ballots. These procedures will be contained in the notice of shareholders meeting which will be published in the Co-op City Times in a prominent and conspicuous place and delivered to each apartment in Co-op City. No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until all other ballots have been counted. No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until the register lists from each building have been returned to the Corporation’s administrative office and an election worker has determined that the absentee shareholder has not voted at a voting machine. In the event an absentee or paper ballot is received for a shareholder who has also voted at a voting machine, the absentee or paper ballot will be set apart and not opened and counted. 10. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will have no direct involvement with the candidates except for offering them and all interested parties an opportunity to visit the Board of Elections of the City of New York to inspect the machines and look at the rotated name placement of candidates in the machines. Any challenges to the process will be accepted through the Election Committee’s system of handling inquiries and challenges posed by a shareholder or candidate. 11. Each slate of candidates and each independent candidate will be entitled to have up to five resident poll watchers observing the balloting procedure. Independent candidates and slates of candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the names of such poll watchers along with their Petitions. The poll watchers shall not interfere in any way with the voting procedures. Photo identification will be issued by the Corporation for each poll watcher. 12. Voting machines and paper ballots will not be opened until it has been determined that a quorum exists. In the event that it has been determined that a quorum does not exist, pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of the Corporation’s By-laws, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight (8) days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting the vote. The vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 26, 2010, and secured by the Corporation’s Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay’s poll workers for eli-

gible shareholders who did not vote on May 26, 2010. If a quorum is not achieved within the eight days of the “laid over” meeting, then pursuant to Article II, Section 4 (Quorum) of the by-laws, the Secretary shall notify the shareholders of the time and place of an adjourned meeting which shall be held within 20 days from the eighth day of the meeting at which a quorum did not attend, by sending a notice as required by Section 3 of Article II of the Corporation’s By-laws. The Election Committee will maintain an official list of the candidates and of the vote count. The Election Committee will tally the votes and certify the count. Upon completion of the tally, the Election Committee will provide the Board an official list of candidates and of the vote count. The results of the election will be posted in the three community centers by 5:00 p.m. on June 3, 2010, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times G . DI SQ UAL I F I C AT I O N O F C ANDI DAT E S F O R M I SC O NDUC T 1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not in excess of the actual administrative cost to the cooperative of $300.00 on any candidate or any other resident that it determines, after a hearing in accordance with the Rules as set forth in “H” below, has violated, or caused or knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. Such fee will be charged to the appropriate resident shareholder as follows: a) Notification of the Election Committee’s decision will be hand delivered to the candidate by Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety or if not home, left under the candidate’s apartment door. b) Upon receipt of the notification of a fine, the candidate is indebted to the Corporation and payment is due at the bookkeeping office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, along with a copy of the notice by 5:00 pm on the second business day following delivery of the notice by Public Safety. 2. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee, pursuant to Section 0 (1) above, and may, within ten (10) days of the notice by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Corporation Cooperator Appeals Committee. H . C H AL L E NG E S TO VOT I NG R E SULT S 1. Any resident may challenge the certification of a candidate for election irregularities or qualifications by notifying the Chair of the Election Committee of the challenge, c/o General Manager’s

Office. The notice of challenge must be in writing. Such letter must set forth the reason for the challenge. This letter must be delivered by hand to the General Manager’s office by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 3, 2010. Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge. If, after reviewing the notice of the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, then the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge. These hearings shall be scheduled with prior notice to the challenger and the candidates whose certifications are being challenged. The hearing shall take place no later than three days after the Committee’s receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request a member recuse him/her self from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest. 2. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged (hereafter party or parties) may submit affidavits (to the Chairman of the Election Committee), setting forth the charges and facts. Such affidavits shall be delivered by hand to the opposing party’s home address. At the hearing, either party may present testimony supporting their position. No witness will be allowed to present evidence except under oath as administered by the Chairperson of the Committee. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony and served it upon the candidate in the manner as set forth above. At any hearing, the General Counsel to the Corporation or any attorney designated by the General Counsel, shall be present to advise the Committee, and any candidate or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented by counsel of his or her own choice at his or her own expense. 3. At such hearing, the Committee Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to procedure. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute such a ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness. 4. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Section 0 (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to disqual-

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ify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election. If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in his or her place. (If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified). 5. The decision of the Committee shall constitute thefinal determination on the qualification of a candidate, and the Committee shall report any such disqualification to the Board of Directors promptly in writing, stating the reasons therefor. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall determine whether or not it shall confirm the Committee’s determination. The Committee shall certify the elected candidates to the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation. If there are no charges brought against the five candidates with the highest vote totals, such certification will be made immediately after the time to file a challenge has expired. If a challenge is brought against one or more candidates, then the Committee shall certify the candidates after the Committee has made its determination. Should the Committee fail to certify candidates, or to fill all the vacancies within ten days after election day for any reason, then the Board of Directors shall call a new election among the previously qualified candidates within thirty days, as it determines. 6. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be complete and the result certified by the Committee within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results. 7. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates. * These Election Rules were unanimously approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors. Othelia Jones, President-Riverbay Corporation, Date: 5/6/10.

Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, June 19th, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035. New York Lyons Mane Track Club If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under

the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035. Emergency Food Program - New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Baby food now available We now have baby food in stock. Hurry while supplies last. Volunteers urgently needed! Would you like to volunteer? Contact us at (718)

320-8035. Please help us to help you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. We Need You - Join Us Today 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: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. Riverbay Board election Don’t forget to vote on Wednesday, May 26, in the Riverbay Board election.

American Legion Post 1871 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1871 All paid memberships are requested to be present in uniform on Sunday, May 30 at 11 a.m. to participate in the preparation for the Co-op City Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Our participation at this annual patriotic event will demonstrate our loyalty and sincere thanks to our veterans past, present and those serving as of today. We are planning our Veterans’ Day Gala Benefit at Ace in the Hole on Nov. 11. This is a stirring tribute to our nation’s heroes. Donation is $85. Call for further information at (718) 302-1946 or (718) 671-1672. Reserve your seat with your deposit and payment. Circle the date on your calendar, Nov. 11. —Olive Glasgow

Teen Trailways Day Camp at Mosholu Center The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center continues to offer a summer Teen Trailways program for fellas and gals entering 7th to 10th grade where teens can relax, experience new subjects, new place, and makes new friends, relate to mature and personable group leaders under the guidance of the professional, experienced staff of the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center and the fee will not break the bank for parents. Rita Santelia, Assistant Executive Director of the Community Center, and Lenora Sealey, Program Director, are both professional social workers and have been involved in running the Teen Trailways Camp for years. The emphasis is on having a good time for the teens, as well as being responsible, treating each other with respect, making friends and being part of the program. According to Ms. Sealey, the teens and staff come back for a number of years because they feel good at our camps, are treated well, follow the rules, feel safe and comfortable and form important friendships that are made to last. Teens are picked up at central stop all over the Bronx, Riverdale, Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, Co-op City and are brought home each date (this is included in the fee). Day trips are to beaches, lakes, state parks, sporting events, amusement parks, Broadway shows, cultural and educational places, plus special late nights. There is a special 3 day sleep away trip for white water tubing and 5 or 6 day sightseeing trip to one of the following: Virginia Beach, Toronto, Florida’s Disney World, based on age unit. Air conditioned, coach buses are used. For complete information about Teen Trailways Day Camp, call Lenora Sealy at (718) 882-4000, Ext. 0 or for a free brochure go on the web to www.mmcc.org. Remember, Teen Trailways fills up quickly, don’t delay.

Post 1871 is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41. If you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by e-mail: post1871@optimum.net Greetings to all our Post members of Post 1871 located in Co-op City residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our Post members that have a birthday in June: Fastook J. Eugene, Alverez Jose, Craft R. William, Wright J. Benjamin, Dyson II A. William, Bernard Gibbs, Ramon F. Betancourt, Raymond Dyson, Aston O. Thomas Jr., Israel A. Cruz, William Conwell, Mason Roosevelt and Joe Walter, Jr. Post 1871 would like to welcome two new members — Fred Gonzalez, who served in the U.S. Army, and George McKay, who served in the U.S. Air Force; thanks for joining our Post. Comrade Lew Waterman is still the top seller of raffles for the Post. He has sold 155 raffle books and has gone the extra mile for the Post. Next year, it would be great if each Post member would recruit one member into the post. This would give our post a strong membership — make this your mission for next year. Did you know that Guardsmen from four states were activated as of May 7 to help respond to the massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? Nine hundred citizen soldiers were

called for duty from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi to help contain the floating oil slick. Our local Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) is pushing for new benefits for children of service members and veterans who die of service-connected causes. Bill HR 4845, if passed, would make children eligible for veterans home loans so that a home can be purchased without a sizeable down payment. Good luck, Congressman Crowley. The House Veterans Affairs Committee is behind you on this one. The next Executive Meeting will take place on June 5 at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and sign in with your email address if you have one. If not, your phone number will also be good. JOB HUNTING SCAMS, frauds that target job hunters vary, and include attempts to gain access to personal information, such as bank accounts or Social Security numbers, often requiring a fee to be paid in order to be considered for a job. Another common scam was reported to BBB by job hunters told by a prospective employer that they had to check their credit reports before being considered for a job. The job offer is actually a marketing ploy for online credit monitoring that cost the victim every month until it is canceled. What do you use to glue a broken pizza? Answer: Tomato paste. Your information officer provided this information to you. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “Pressing towards the prize” 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. We a r e wh at God ha s ma de us, cr ea ted in Chr ist J esus for good wor ks. -Ephesia ns 2:10 (NR SV) Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes:

Discip lesh ip C la sses every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community, room 28. Please contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter. M en ’s Fellowship – Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. – Contact Elder Jay Ramos for more information. C ommunion Ser vice – Sunday, June 6th at 11 a.m. – Bartow Community Room 3. Join us at the Lord’s Table. Schedule of Service: Sund ays: Discipleship Class 9:15 a.m. –10:30 a.m. Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** Fir st Sund ay of ea ch month is our C ommunion Ser vice. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 11 a.m. start.

Little Lambs (2 – 4 years old) 11 a.m. start. F r id a ys: Bible Study and Prayer* 7 – 9 p.m. Youth Fellowship & Bible Study: 7– 9 p.m. FYI: All Sunday services are recorded on CD and available for a donation of $5.00. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan. Circle of Christ Church helps suppor t missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

You can submit your pr a yer r equest onlin e a t pr a yer @cir cleofchr ist chur ch .or g or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook and Youtube. Please m ail a ll your inquir ies or dona tions to t he following a ddr ess: Circle of Christ Church 1304 Beach Avenue Bronx, NY 10472-1909 718-864-4002 or 203-559-1494 Ser vice L oca tion: 2049 Bartow Avenue – Bartow Mall Complex, Community Room 31 – Lower Level, Bronx, NY 10475. www.cir cleofchr istchur ch.or g.

CLERGY RECOGNITION...The Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations hosted their First Annual Awards Breakfast at the Pelham Bay Diner on May 15th. This year, the Coalition recognized the pastors and spiritual leaders of Co-op City. A total of 15 Pastors were recognized for their many year of unswerving commitment and untiring devotion to the residence of this community. Those pastors attending and receiving awards were: (l. to r.): Rev. Dr. Milca Alvarez-Plaud, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Rev. Richard Sibblies, Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Rev. Edward A. Mulraine (guest speaker), Rev. Anne L. Palmore, Rev. Elisamuel “Sam” Colon, Rev. Deborah & Minister Frank Jenkins and behind them, Mr. Charles H. Orvam who accepted for Archbishop Angelo & Bishop Nancy Rosario. Those most responsible for the very well received event are (l-r) Joan L. Murrell, Chairperson; Edward A. Mulraine, guest speaker and Patricia Bonaparte, president.

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Library 9:30 - 1:00 pm Rm. 49

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9:30 - 1 pm Rm. 31

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Line Dancing

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10:00 am Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise

10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

10:00 am Rm. 2

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 45

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Around The Lunch Table

Walking Club

12:30 pm Rm. 31

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Bingo

Book Club

Book Club 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

1:00 pm Rm. 49

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Internet Cafe

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11:00 am Rm. 45

Alert & Alive

9:00 am Rm. 31

Bingo

10:30 am Rm. 7

Adv. Self Defense

1:00 pm Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Internet Cafe

Mixed Cultural Dance

Dominoes

Computer lab 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

1:00 pm Rm. 31

“Movie Madness”

Kosher

Date:

Orange-pineapple Mon., juice, spaghetti w/beef May meat sauce, French style green beans 24

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Pork chops w/onions, baked beans, cole slaw

Whole wheat bread, apricot halves

Tues., May 25

Apple juice, Tilapia w/lemon sauce, fried rice, buttered carrots

BBQ chicken, green beans, corn on the cob

Rye bread, diced pears

Wed., May 26

Baked chicken, baked potato, broccoli florets

Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach

Whole wheat bread, fresh oranges

Thurs., May 27

Orange juice, baked salmon, garlic macaroni, Harvard beets

Baked chicken, penne, carrots

Rye bread, fruit salad

Fri., May 28

Pineapple juice, Salmon w/lemon, red BBQ chicken, angel kidney beans w/white hair pasta, tossed salad rice, broccoli florets w/dressing

Whole wheat bread, b-day cake

10:30 am Aud. A

Current Events 2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Wednesday, May 26

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bingo10:00 am Rm. 31 Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10:00 am Rm. 31

10:00 am in Rm. 45

Word Games

Spelling Bee 10:00 am in Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Spanish Practice Class

Garden Club

Dominoes

10:30 am Computer lab

Tai Chi

12:30 pm Rm. 31

Bingo

11:00 a.m. Rm. 2

Current Events

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Art

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st /3rd

Internet Cafe Computer lab 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Rm. 7

9:30 – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

10:00 am in Rm. 31

Dominoes

Line Dancing

Library

10:00 am Rm. 45

10 am Aud. A

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise

Belly Dancing

10 -11 am Rm. 45

12:30 p.m. Aud. A

Chat session

Spelling Bee

“Handi-Flex”

9:00 – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

11:00 am Rm. 49

Dominoes

Bingo

1:00 pm Rm.31

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Movie Madness

Internet Cafe

1 p.m. Aud. A Drama 1:30 - 4 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

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

Friday, May 28

“Movie Madness”

Crochet & Knitting

9:30 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

9:00 am Rm. 2

Bingo

10 am Rm. 45

10:00 am Rm. 31

Art

Spelling Bee

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

10:00 am Rm. 45

11:00 am Rm. 31

10:00 am Rm. 7

Bingo

Dominoes

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Meditative Moments

12:30 pm Rm. 31

Internet Cafe

11:00 am Rm. 8

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Book Club

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

10:00 -11:30 am Rm. 49

*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 1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Every Tuesday: Every Friday:

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Bowling Swimming

Upcoming Events/Trips

10:30 am Rm. 7

Library/Exercise/Chat

Bingo

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

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

11:00 am Rm. 31

Line Dancing

Wed. 9:00 -10:00 Rm. 31

Thursday, May 27

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

$5 $10 $10 $3

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

Come and join us at the Einstein Senior Center, located 135 Einstein Loop in Room 45 starting on Wednesdays for a FREE Beginner’s Self Defense Class with John Covington. Beginner’s class will run for 12 weeks. After the 12 weeks, participants will move on to an Advance Self Defense Class. If you are interested, please attend the orientation class on May 25th. Please join us and visit community and health vendors, such as Fairway. DJ Woody will be providing the music, giveaways, free raffles and much, much more! If you would like lunch on the day of the event, please pre-register at any of the senior centers. P L E ASE NOT E : Monday, May 24, Diabetic Group will meet at Dreiser Loop on the 2nd Floor, Room 7 at 1:00 p.m. C en t r a l Aven u e Sh op p in g—CANCELLED WALMART RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 24TH FOR THOSE REGISTERED. JASA Coop City Care Giver Group Presents Getting Quality Care Outside the Home, or What to Look for in a Nursing Home A presentation by Amy Torres, Director of Helpline, Friends and Relatives of the Institutionalized Aged (FRIA) Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 31, Community Center. J E R SE Y G AR DE NS M AL L Thursday, May 27 — Transportation/ boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information:

Bartow at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 10:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066. Payment can be made at the local senior center. Ta nger Ou t lets: Riverhead, NY — Friday, June 4th – Coach Bus — $25. Price includes 6 hours of shopping. Tanger One — 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Tanger Two — 1:15 - 4 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m. Pickups, Bartow-8 a.m.; Dreiser - 8:15 a.m. and Einstein-8:30 a.m. Please call to register at any of the local senior centers or at the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. Deposit of $10 is required upon registration. Full payment is due by May 21st. Nor d ic L od ge L ob st er F es t C h a r lest on , R hode I sla n d/M oh ega n Sun - Friday, June 25th–$130. Price includes Coach bus, 5 hours at Mohegan Sun, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The casino includes: $10 meal voucher or free buffet & one $10 free bet on the big 6 wheel. Nordic Lodge, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a wonderful dinner. Pick-ups, Bartow - 8 a.m.; Dreiser-8:15 a.m. and Einstein - 8:30 a.m. Departure at 6:30 p.m. Please call to register at any of the local senior centers or at the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. Deposit of $50 is required upon registration. Full payment is due by June 1st. Flyers are located at the senior centers and office.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Cooperators’ United “Meeting”: Tues., 5/25; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room 31)

HOBBIES African-American Association, “Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 5/25; & Thurs., 5/27; 6:00 pm. (Dreiser Room 2); “Salsa Class”, Thurs., 5/27; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 5/26; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

POLITICAL Working Families “Meeting”: Tues., 5/25; (Einstein Room 35)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 5/28; 6:00 pm & Sun., 5/30; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 5/30; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 5/25; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 5/27; 5:30 pm & Sun., 5/30; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8)

Iglesia Crisitiana Marcos 16:15; Sun., 5/30, 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 5/30; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 5/27; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

SCOUTS Greater NewYork Girl Scouts: Fri., 5/28; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 9 & 4) “Princess Ball”: Today, Sat., 5/22; 11:00 am (Bartow Room 28)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Mon. - Fri., 5/24 - 5/28; 8:00 am (Bartow Room 31)

AARP Chapter #4997 There’s still a few seats available ….“Come and Go With Us” – Join AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 at our “Year-end Outdoor Celebration” at Craigmeur Resort in Morris County Park (NJ) on Monday, June 14 — $95 per person. You will enjoy an All-U-Can-Eat, all inclusive meal in addition to outdoor recreational activities (swimming, horseshoe pits, miniature golf, ping-pong tables, play cards, board games, etc.) the entire day. Contact Delores – 718 379-2176. Get well wishes to our member Willie Hayes; Thank you to all my AARP Peachtree family who called and sent cards of condolence on the loss of my uncle Julian Dancy (brother of Celestine Withey). To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator 718-671-5493. June 4 (Fri.) –5-hour stay at Mohegan Sun Casino w/a cash bonus; buffet dinner; Patti LaBelle in concert (in CT); midmezzanine seats (suggest that you bring a “buddy” to walk home with you – late return) — $125/person – SOLD OUT— Bus leaving from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 10:45 a.m.…contact Wini/Delores. July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in-1 Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boat ride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at an Atlantic

City Casino (to be announced) — $75 –contact Jeanne - 718 379-3742 August 10 (Tues.) – “All You Can Eat Lobster” HuKeLau; also includes king crab legs; prime rib; B-B-Q chicken; summer salads, rolls; along with the famous Polynesian Revue Show; deluxe motor coach transportation - $90/person…. A few seats available … contact Delores 718 3792176. August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden. Final payment due May 14 – contact Jeanne – 718 379-3742. 2011 SAVE T HE DAT E January 19-29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit and a registration form due together at registration for each person travelling; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718 379-3742. —Delor es Debn a m

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SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 5/25; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

District Council 37 Meeting: Thurs., 5/27; 6:30 - 9:30 pm (Dreiser Room 1)

Baychester Library Events One Great Movie of the 1960s Saturday, May 22nd • 2 p.m. — The Graduate. 1967. Directed by Mike Nichols. Recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock is trapped into an affair with Mrs. Robinson business partner and then finds himself falling in love with her teenage daughter. Featuring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katarine Ross and William Daniels. Won an Oscar.

Co-op City accomplished Artist, Rafael Tricoche’s original paintings are on display through May. Kids Games on Wii & Nintendo — Monday, May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 3:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Group — Tuesday, May 25 • 4:00 p.m. What’s happening in your world? What’s the hottest book, movie or CD right now? What progrms does the library need? Let us know and you can earn community service credit for your school. Ages 12 - 18 years old. Teen Tag — Tuesday, May 25, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 • 4 p.m. Book Discussion Goup — Wednesday, May 26 • 4:30 p.m. Got anything good to read? Check out what the librarian has recommended. We’ve got the books — now we need you to talk! Ages 12 and older. Read Aloud — Wednesday, May 26, June 2, 16, 23 & 30 • 3:30 p.m. Chess Club — Thursday, May 27, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 3:30 p.m. Adults Computer Class — Friday, May 28 • 10:30 a.m. Teen Book Discussion Group — Friday, May 28 • 3:00 p.m. Got anything good to read? Check out what the librarian has recommended. We’ve got the books — now we need you to talk! Ages 12 - 18 years old. Game Day — Friday, June 4 • 3:00 p.m. • Arts & Crafts — Friday, June 18 “Birds of Prey” — Wednesday, June 9 • 3:30 p.m. Summer Reading Kick-Off Party — Friday, June 11 • 3:00 p.m. Teen Book Group — Friday, May 28 • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives! • Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you members and friends for the unforgettable wonderful time we had on our twoday trip for “ Josef the Musical.” This will be one of those memories we will hold close in our hearts. General membership meeting – June 1st in room 38 at Einstein Center at 1:30 p.m. There will be a Bingo game with refreshments served. Everyone is welcomed. We have changed the date for the Showboat Casino to Tuesday, June 15th. Cost is $27 with a $30 slot play bonus Pick-up at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein with Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Thursday June 24 — Le Neve for luncheon and show, The Rat Pack, great entertainment by sound-a-likes to Frank

Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop. It’s nostalgia at its best by the impersonators. Cost per person is $70 due to the increased cost of chartered buses. The menu is as follows: cold antipasto platter, pasta with vodka sauce, roast beef and roasted chicken, potato, vegetables, special dessert, coffee, tea, wine, beer, soda and most of all, one-hour open bar. Partial or full payments are accepted. Everyone is welcome. For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005 as well as for memorial cards. Good health and healing is wished to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors Wednesday, May 26 — Bingo Game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members. Refreshments served. Sunday, May 30 — “NO” Bingo Game, in honor of Memorial Day. Wednesday, June 9 —Going to Royal Manor, Garfield, N.J. Show and luncheon price $60 (sixty-dollars) Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our three bus stops. Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of the library) and Dreiser Loop. Menu: pasta, salad, roast beef, chicken, dessert, coffee, tea, soda and wine on table. There are still a few seats available. Thursday, July 15 — Going to Platz Brauhaus. A day of fun, food, and games.

Price is $56 (fifty-six dollars). Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our three usual pickups. Thursday, Nov. 11 — Our End of Year Party at SeaShore Restaurant in City Island. Price is $40 for members, and $54 for non-members. Seven entrees to choose from. Music by Mr. Williard. Starting time is 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. See Ann or Mary for more information or come to 135 Einstein Center in Room 39. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call (718) 379-96l3. We accept deposits or full payments for all our trips. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of New Vision Church extend a warm and friendly welcome 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. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday 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 : Adult

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the First Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place the Second Sunday of the month. Seniors Sunday - the Fifth Sunday of the month. Single’s Ministry meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Midday Bible Study - every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Visions Partners in

Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Church of New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q ue

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to worship with them at 120 Bentley Pl. Building 24. Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m, Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. FOCUS: God’s guidance preserves the soul and points the way to bring deliverance, integrity, and uprightness. The meek will he guide in judgment and the meek will

he teach His way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. What man is he who feareth the Lord? Him shall he teach in the way what he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the earth. Psalm 25:9-10, 12-13. A request for guidance: To receive guidance we must be willing to follow the instruction of the Lord. We must look heavenward, placing our trust and confidence in the only true God. Although God knows our needs before we ask him, he

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desperately implored God to turn towards him in mercy. When we dwell on our troubles they seem to grow larger. David experienced this feeling and poured out his soul unto God, therefore we all have the same privilege to call on God for help and he will deliver us from all our troubles. If you feel all hopes are gone, just look to the Lord. He will deliver you. For further information call (718) 3240334 or (718) 320-4218 (718) 213-1727. —R ev R ich a r d . Sibb lies

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

Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: 10:00 a.m. at the Annex today — Join Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry’s Craft Workshop. Come and be a part of their knit and crochet community. Soul Sisters Reading Network will not meet in June. Their next selection is J. California Cooper’s LIFE IS SHORT BUT WIDE, on Saturday, July 17th. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information and to RSVP your attendance. Today, May 22, 9:30 a.m. at the Church - PROJECT RENEWAL SCAN VAN PROGRAM - MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY. Free mammogram screenings for women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. Medicaid/Medicare/many other insurance plans accepted. Free for uninsured women 40 and older. An appointment is

necessary and can be made by calling 1800-564-6868. Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, June 19 – Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends Getaway Part II” for two nights’ luxurious accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Price: $375/double occupancy. For reservations and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-4237. Wednesday, July 21 – Friday, July 23: The Pastor’s Aid Ministry’s Delaware Delight and More Tour. Includes deluxe hotel accommodations, visit to Ocean City, Atlantic City, Shopping Spree at Rehoboth Beach Outlets, crabfeast at Old Mill Crab House, buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts. Cost: $$375/double; $477/single. For reservations and/or additional information, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906.

August 10-13 (Tuesday – Friday) CPC Tours Boothbay Harbor, Maine Tour – “The Soul of Maine Coast.” Tour includes accommodations on the Harbor, guided tours of Camden and Ocean Point; Harbor Cruise, Down East Style Clambake; 3 dinners; 4 breakfasts. Cost: $569 double occupancy. For additional rates, information or to reserve a space, call (718) 671-1182. The Women’s Guild sponsors a FANTASTIC 12-DAY ALASKAN CRUISE/ TOUR - August 10 – 22. For more information or to make reservations, call: (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-1435. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —E va n G . M it ch ell

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and at 11 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service is held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 on the lower level. Our telephone number is (718) 320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org to find out about our ministries and programs. If you are unable to attend church service,

you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at noon to hear the service. You are invited to join the Co-op City Baptist Church for midweek worship service on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. for a mid-week spiritual pick up. Come as you are and spend an hour with the Lord. If you are not able to attend in person, you may phone in on our PODCAST at (646) 929-2953. Our own Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams has written a book entitled: “ Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain Your Values in a PressureFilled World.” To get your copy of the book, call the church or order on-line at www.PrincpleCenteredLiving.com. Tomorrow, Sunday, May 23, the

Youth/Young Adult Choir will celebrate their anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. We invite all to come in support of our young people. On Sunday, May 30, the Senior Choir will celebrate their 3rd Anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. All are invited to come and celebrate this day with them. The First Lady’s Ministry invites you to a Fellowship Brunch on June 5 at 11 a.m. here in the Einstein Community, Room 45. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Christella Watts, Associate Minister at the Thessalonica Worship Center located here in the Bronx. The theme for the day is “Now Is The Time To Seek The Lord”, Isaiah 55:6. The donation will be $20. “Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For

Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. Add $5 to your total, as a service charge and bring your receipt at pickup time. The deadline for payment is June 6, and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to noon. This month, the Feast has a Baby Lamb Chop Dinner special, at a cost of $20, with the trimmings. For additional information call the church. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 offers tutoring in mathematics and English on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. For additional information, call (917) 6202859 or (718) 671-8449. —Hattie L. Lucas

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. At t e n t ion : We have an email

address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com Join the Crochet Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students are progressing very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. Thanks to our

teacher, Linda Werner. Coming Events: We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meet-

ing and greeting you at the meetings. Thank you to our President Monica Moss for the delicious cakes at our collation. We are planning a Game Night for Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. So watch our Bulletin Board for further information. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

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

There is a classic legend about an artist who wanted to draw both the most beautiful face in the world and the most ugly face in the world. He searched far and wide for a beautiful face that would fit his conception. After years of effort, he finally found it in a little boy with the expression of an angel. As soon as the artist completed his masterpiece, he began to search for a suitable model for the ugliest of faces Here the task was more difficult. In vain he searched, for he could not find a face without some trace of kindness and some beauty. Finally, after looking for many, many years, he found one day what he was looking for - a man

with a face bereft of any beauty. As he began to draw, the face disturbed him. It seemed most familiar. Overcome by curiosity, he asked the model if they had ever met before. And the man replied “Master, I was the child you once drew.” Each person is an artist in that he paints the portrait of his own personality. His character creates the image that he presents to others. By our own deeds and thoughts, we can make this an image of infinite beauty, or we can daub it with ugliness. What we do, we must do with extreme care, for the portrait of personality is open to all to see, and it is what we ourselves have created.

Co-op City Jewish Center 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 who are 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. Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues. For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679. —Frieda Epstein

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players: canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc. For a $3 donation, you can enjoy com-

pany and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members. You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679. —Frieda Epstein

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 on the lower level. Telephone number is (718) 320- 0844. Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4 - 6 p.m. Young Adults 6:30 - 9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services

every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. Upcoming Events: Cruise to Toronto/Niagara Falls, Canada, Friday, Sept. 3rd through Monday, Sept. 6th, please call (718) 3200844 for more information I will exalt you, O God my King, and bless your name for ever and ever —Kevin Wa lla ce (Psalm 145).

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920. Not e : NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, May 28, is before 7:20 p.m. Mincha services on Saturday, May 22 are at 7:00 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place at 7:15 p.m. The topic for this week is “Study of Chapter 1-PIRKEI AVOT”-The Ethics of our Fathers.

Coming Events Saturday, May 22-Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Nasso. Sunday May 23 – The Synagogue Chinese Luncheon/Bingo has been CANCELLED. However, we will be having an afternoon of Bingo friendship and fun. The cost of admission is $3 per person and includes noshes and refreshments. Please join us! Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of May. Please be sure to fulfill your Yizkor pledges. Thank you! Dues for 2010 are now in order! Please! – Support the Synagogue. We need your help. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Building 33 Association The association would like to wish a speedy recovery to one of our most diligent board members of Building 33. Mrs. Maude Mason had surgery on her back; the operation went smooth and Maude is home in rehab. We wish her all the best. Maude is a woman who loves children. She is one of the reasons why we still do a lot of things for the children in the building. It is getting a little hard for us, getting the strength to carry on. We are looking for some of the younger parents in the building to come and join the association and give us a hand. If you do not want to join, call sometime around the holidays and ask if there is something you can pick up for us, such as decorations, goodies, plates, cups, napkins, sodas from BJ’s or Costco, especially around the holidays. You will be reimbursed. Come down and help decorate the tree, put up decorations, etc. The association will be having a cake sale, along with a flea market. Please

bring your donations down to the back room, call first. We are depending on the cake bakers to make us the lovely cakes you so graciously give. The date and time of the sale will be posted. Last week, I told you we were looking for a secretary to take minutes. We also need a vice president. Please come forward if you are interested. The association would like to have a building meeting every other month, if possible. Please come down and bring your neighbor to the meeting and greet your neighbors in the building. When the weather breaks, we will have game night again. We will be going to Foxwoods in the spring; look for the dates to be posted in the case in the lobby. I am going to post the apartments in the building case in the lobby who need to see the president or Ms. Roach, our treasurer. Please watch for the posting. Get well wishes go out to the sick and shut-ins. —P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

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Co-op City Times / May 22, 2010

Faith in God Church & Bible Institute Praise the Lord everyone! Rev. Dr. Gladys Little has had ten years of training at Manhattan Bible Institute, and has earned Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in Religious Education from New World Theological-Seminary in Blytheville, Arkansas. She has been pastoring Faith In God Church for three decades. Her assistant is Minister Vernon Little who was trained Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Inc. The Rev. Dr. Gladys Little, Pastor of Faith In God Church, and her assistant, Minister Vernon Little would like to

thank the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations for their beautiful First Awards Breakfast. I leave this word with everyone: Philippians 4:4-9 says: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; 7 And the peace of God, which sur-

passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Invitations:

Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10, Dr. Little teaches a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. Please come out and support these services. Also, support the gospel rap song ‘Proverbs’ by Min. Vernon Little. It can be sampled and downloaded at itunes, napster, emusic, cdbaby, etc. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers (347) 2764925 and (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —R ev Dr. G la d ys L it t le

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. Pastor, Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder, Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City Community; a warm welcome awaits you! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at (718) 320-0002 or (917) 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 no 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 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Place. Divine Word delivered by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Pastor, “I Dare You To Trust Him.” Scripture lesson: Book of Acts 2:1-17 Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship 10:30 a.m. Good News! Our children’s Sunday school is ready to teach and nur-

ture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Week ly Act ivit y: Tu n e I n !! 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) 320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: PO Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Ber ea vem en t Su p p or t G r ou p , Monday 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, brother, sister or treasured friend? Are you hurting, feeling no one understands your

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