Co-op City Times 05/31/14 by Co-op City Times

Applications available beginning this week for Riverbay amnesty program for illegal subletters Vol. 49 No. 22

Saturday, May 31, 2014

People who have been illegally subletting apartments in Co-op City are now being given their chance to stabilize and legitimize their residency, and at the same time, probably lower their housing costs by participating in an amnesty program for Co-op City’s illegal subletters. Applications for the program are available at the Riverbay Sales Office in the Bartow Community Center beginning this week and amnesty will be granted to illegal subletters who apply and qualify from July 1 to September 1. Formal approval for the amnesty offer, similar to one offered to sublettters a decade ago which resulted in 41 families qualifying as legal shareholders in Co-op City, was granted by the New York State Division of Homes and

BY BILL STUTTIG

Community Renewal earlier this month in the form of a letter to Riverbay’s managing agent from Assistant DHCR Commissioner Richmond McCurnin. In granting formal permission to begin procedures to start offering amnesty to interested illegal subletters, Commissioner McCurnin set down certain conditions for the program in keeping with DHCR regulations. Commissioner McCurnin wrote: “…as it did ten years ago, DHCR will authorize Co-op City for a time limited period commencing no later that July 1, 2014, not to exceed three months, to publicly solicit present residents of their apartments to become cooperators although such residents may not have obtained such apartment in full compliance of Part 1727.”

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Board approves new lobby entrance system pending a survey of Building 15A The Riverbay Board of Directors gave approval to the installation of new doors and a new keyless entrance system for all 65 lobbies in Co-op City pending the results of a satisfaction survey of the residents of Building 15A Building 15A is the building that received the first installation of the new lobby doors and entrance system completed in early April. While most Board Directors have inspected the new lobby entrance themselves, the majority of them felt that it would be prudent to also survey the residents living with the new doors for the past two months to gauge their satisfaction with the new system before going ahead with installation in the rest of the community. But the new entrance doors and lobby entrance system, as installed in Building 15A, was given a preliminary go ahead by the Board as part of the BY BILL STUTTIG

same resolution calling for the survey. The results of the survey is expected in a few weeks and if a majority of the residents express their satisfaction with the new entrance, then Riverbay will begin the process of attaining approval from regulating agencies – HCR and HUD – before the installation work can begin later this year. Pending the results of the survey, one resolution passed by the Board at its regular meeting on May 14th approved a contract with Atlas Restoration Corporation for the installation of the 64 new lobby entrance doors in Co-op City, similar to the new doors recently installed in Building 15A, at a cost of approximately $2.4 million. A second resolution was also passed approving a contract with Siemens for (Continued on page 4)

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New Board Directors to be seated June 5; 2014/15 Board officers to be elected on that date The 2014 Election Committee officially certified last week’s Riverbay Board election results after a recanvass of all ballots cast in the May 21st election resulted in the top five candidates holding onto their leads, as did all other positions except the thirteenth and fifteenth place spots in the preliminary count which switched places in the final recanvass of the votes. After the recount on Thursday, May 29, the official results showed Daryl Johnson holding his first place lead with 2,744 votes, followed by Cleve Taylor who maintained second place with 2,665 votes, and Leah Graham remaining in third place with 2,578 votes. Linda Berk, a newcomer to the Board, settled in to her fourth place win with 2,083 votes, and Rev. Calvin E. Owens held steady in fifth place with 1,922 votes. Among the other candidates, Frank Belcher maintained his sixth place finish with 1,788 votes; incumbent Board Director Eleanor Bailey, who was in BY ROZAAN BOONE

seventh place after the preliminary count, maintained that position with 1,764 votes, followed by Emmanuel “Manny” Torres in eighth place with 1,599 votes and incumbent Director Tony Illis in ninth place with 1,563 votes. Junius Williams finished tenth with 1,509 votes, followed by Dr. Amrendra Singh in eleventh place with 1,394 votes. In twelfth place was Sebastian Ulanga with 1,375 votes. Alonzo Newton moved up two spots in the final count on Thursday to the thirteenth place with 1,060 votes, Lynne Brookes maintained fourteenth place with 1,057 votes and Raymond Tirado finished in fifteenth place with 1,030 votes. The unofficial results in this year’s election were announced in the May 24th issue of the Co-op City Times, and based on the preliminary results that were announced after the vote count on election night, the results showed that Daryl Johnson was the top vote getter (Continued on page 4)

Amnesty

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Commissioner McCurnin pointed out that the approval is conditioned on a number of requirements and procedures that he specifically outlined in his letter, including the requirements that all families granted amnesty must be income eligible, they must pay present equity requirements, and they must fulfill all eligibility requirements that the housing company ordinarily uses with respect to it automated waiting list applicants. The letter further orders Riverbay to “further enhance its efforts to assure that residents who hold apartments do so in compliance with the regulatory requirements or are subject to eviction proceedings.” In other words, Riverbay is ordered to, after the amnesty period is over, make every effort to identify and evict all remaining residents that continue to illegally sublet. In providing a rationale for why HCR is granting permission to Riverbay to offer an amnesty program for illegal subletters, Commissioner McCurnin wrote to management’s Herb Freedman, “As noted by the housing company, the program can protect families who are presently being exploited by cooperators who may themselves no longer live in the apartment and are inappropriately profiteering from governmentally assisted housing.” The Commissioner continued: “Payment of updated equity to the housing company by these families will enhance

the housing company’s financial position. Legitimizing these residents as full members of the cooperative furthers its proper self-governance by creating more voting members who have a real stake in the future of Co-op City who are presently being exploited.” Commissioner McCurnin then further ordered Riverbay to begin working with their assigned DHCR representative and DHCR admissions to begin procedures to implement the program in the appropriate manner, a process which began over the last two weeks and will continue until the amnesty process unfolds in the coming weeks and months. The exact details of the qualifications for the amnesty program are provided on page 3 of this week’s Co-op City Times along with a questionnaire for interested parties to fill out to see if they qualify for the program. Also charts outlining equity and income requirements for each type of apartment and a table relating to income requirements for seniors are provided in this issue of the Co-op City Times. After reading the qualifying information and taking the questionnaire to determine if the amnesty program is for you and your family, official applications can be filled out at the Riverbay Sales Office. The name/code of applicants who qualify for the amnesty program will be printed in the Co-op City Times every

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two weeks beginning in July. The amnesty offer will only be on the table through the end of September at which point Riverbay, under the orders of HCR and also by virtue of its own will, shall begin an aggressive campaign to evict all illegal subletters from the community, and make those homes available to qualified applicants already on the waiting list. Acting on a management suggestion to resurrect the program, the Riverbay Board of Directors passed a resolution in July of 2013 which gave management the go-ahead to seek approval from HCR for the amnesty offer and then to proceed accordingly to begin offering Co-op City subletters amnesty. According to Sheena McNeill, Director of Sales for Riverbay, as the program officially begins, people in Co-op City who have been illegally subletting apartments will have the chance to own the apartment they are currently subletting, if they meet the income and family-size requirements for that specific apartment. If they don’t meet the requirements for the apartment they are subletting, the applicant may be placed on a special waiting list for an available apartment that does meet their specific requirements as set by HCR regulations. All subletters who enter the amnesty program and qualify to legally purchase the homes they have been subletting

will not be subject to the waiting list and can legitimize their residency in a relatively short period of time, while saving money in most cases. “Let’s face it,” Riverbay President Bill Gordon said. “It is common knowledge that many people illegally sublet their homes in Co-op City as is the case elsewhere. Ironically, these people who are living here illegally are, in most cases, paying more in rent to the owner of the apartment, than the carrying charges they would be paying if they were legally living here. “This is the opportunity for these people to stop living in fear of discovery, to legitimize their residency, and in the end, probably significantly reduce their monthly living expenses,” Gordon said. “This opportunity is only going to be available for a relatively short time and then Riverbay will begin an aggressive campaign to seek out and eliminate all illegal sublets. If those people who illegally sublet like living here, then I strongly advise that they take advantage of this amnesty period or else face the very likely possibility that they won’t be allowed to live here much longer. “This will be your chance to step forward and become a legal shareholder in this community,” Gordon said. “I strongly advise subletters not to miss this opportunity.” (See page 3 for Q & A on Amnesty program and questionnaire.)

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2nd Combing Co-op City

BVA’s annual Library Exhibit

The Baychester Visual Arts Association will be holding their annual library show beginning today, Saturday, May 31, at the Baychester Library, located in the Bartow Mall. The exhibit will continue through the month of June in celebration of Bronx Month. Stop by and see the work of our local artists. You’re sure to be impressed!

Next CB#10 Meeting

On Thursday, June 19, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at Providence Rest, 3304 Waterbury Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Open Mike returns Friday

The Riverbay Fund’s Open Mike series will resume Friday, June 6, in the Dreiser Auditorium B, 7 – 9 p.m. Everyone who signs up gets 5 minutes to perform. ANYTHING is welcome, except for heckling and profanity. You can sign up by calling 718320-3300, Ext. 3532 or by showing up ½ hour before the show starts (6:30 p.m.). Come on out and perform or just enjoy the show!

Co-op City Fair, June 7

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

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Amnesty ~ End Illegal Sublets

*Ignore this message if you are named on the stock certificate; occupancy agreement; or income affidavit.*

We all know there are people in Riverbay who are subletting their apartments. Usually, they pay more than the carrying charges charged for the apartment. The Board of Directors, working with the state supervisory agency, the Division of Homes & Community Renewal (HCR), has declared an Amnesty for illegal sublets in Co-op City. If you qualify, you can purchase your apartment. You become the OWNER and pay your carrying charges directly to Riverbay Corporation at the same rate as all other cooperators. Following is an information sheet which provides answers to many of the questions you need to make a decision. Also attached is an anonymous questionnaire for you to complete. If you prefer, you may call the Riverbay Residential Office and you will be assigned a number to protect your identity so you can remain anonymous. The amnesty period is July 1 through September 30! After that, Riverbay will move as aggressively as possible to eliminate illegal sublets as has been ordered by HCR. Become Legal ~ Become a Part of Riverbay Corporation ~ Save Money!

Amnesty for Sub-Tenants

1. WHAT IS AMNESTY? If you now live in Co-op City, but are not named on the stock, the occupancy agreement (lease) or income affidavit and you qualify for an apartment, you will be treated as a new applicant for your apartment so you can be the named resident. 2. WHAT IF THE APARTMENT WAS MY AUNT’S, MY MOTHER’S OR OTHER RELATIVE AND THEY LEFT ME IN THE APARTMENT? Were it not for amnesty, you could not be given the apartment by a relative or friend, but you can become legal. Come in, anonymously, and we will work with you to see if you qualify for your apartment. 3. WHAT IF I ALREADY GAVE MONEY TO THE APARTMENT OWNER? Riverbay and our lawyers will provide advice on how to take action against the apartment owner. 4. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE MONEY FOR A DOWN PAYMENT OR EQUITY? If you qualify, Riverbay and its banks will help to arrange financing for you to pay the equity. 5. HOW DO I SEE IF I QUALIFY? Complete the form to see if you qualify. Pick any name or code to identify your questionnaire (for example, Michael Jordan #23 or 007). We will print a list of those who qualify every two weeks in the Co-op City Times. If you qualify, come in to the Riverbay Residential Sales Office and we will start the process. If you do not qualify, we will tell you why or what additional information is needed. We will always use your designated code name to communicate with you. Be creative to avoid confusion. If we have duplicate code names, we will ask you to select another code name. Questions can be called in. When you call, you will be assigned a number (if you have not already submitted one) which you should use going forward as your identification code. 6. AT THE END OF THE ATTACHED QUESTIONNAIRE IS A SCHEDULE THAT TELLS YOU THE MAINTENANCE CHARGES AND

INCOME AND EQUITY REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS FAMILY COMPOSITIONS. * See where you stand. Call with your questions or concerns. 7. WHAT IF I DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MY APARTMENT BECAUSE MY FAMILY IS TOO LARGE OR SMALL? See if you qualify by income for the correct size. If not, you will be placed on a separate waiting list for a home of the appropriate size. 8. WHAT IS THE PERMITTED FAMILY COMPOSITION FOR MY SIZE APARTMENT?

It is on the attached schedule, call with questions. 9. WILL MY APARTMENT BE FIXED UP? If the applicant is eligible for the current unit they are in, they will be accepting that unit AS IS. If they are offered a different apartment, it will be restored, same as everyone else on the automated waiting list. 10. DO I HAVE TO PAY EQUITY? Yes, present equity charges are listed in the schedule. If you need a loan or payment terms and you qualify, we may (Continued on page 4)

Board Directors

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with 2,728 votes; Cleve Taylor in second place with 2,647 votes; Leah Graham in third position with 2,577 votes; Linda Berk, fourth, with 2,064 votes and Rev. Calvin E. Owens in fifth place with 1,916 votes. The recount of the votes included absentee ballots which were not factored into the preliminary count on election night, May 21st. As a result, most of the candidates picked up a few additional votes after the absentee ballots were included in the official and final vote tally on Thursday, May 29 at the Brooklyn Board of Elections, and resulted in the reversal of the thirteenth and fifteenth place finishes. During the recount, all 65 voting machines used in the election were

recanvassed and emergency or standby ballots, which were included in election night’s preliminary count, were recounted, rechecked and verified. Absentee ballots were opened, verified and counted before being added to the final tally and was certified by this year’s Election Committee. The top five candidates who placed in the election—Daryl Johnson, Cleve Taylor, Leah Graham, Linda Berk and Rev. Calvin E. Owens—will serve full three-year terms when they are sworn in at an Open Board meeting on Thursday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 in the Bartow Community Center, and begin serving their terms as Riverbay Board Directors. The traditional election of Board offi-

cers will also take place to fill the positions of President, First, Second and Third Vice Presidents; Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary, as well as the chair of the Audit Committee. In addition, the 5 winners of the 2014 Voting Incentive program will be announced, and the 2014 Election Committee will also give its report to the full Board. During the course of the meeting, outgoing Director Tony Illis will be presented with a plaque for his service to the community. This year, shareholders voted to fill five open seats on the Riverbay Board. 5,033 votes were needed for a quorum. The 2014 Election Committee certified that in all, 5,590 ballots were cast in this year’s Riverbay Board Election.

Of the 5,590 votes cast this year, 5,505 were machine votes, 57 were stand-by ballots, 29 were absentee ballots. There were no challenge ballots in the 2014 Board election. The 2014 Election Committee was made up of its Chair, Director Bill Gordon, co-Chairs Director Othelia Jones and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, and shareholders Shirley McCann, Rashmin Mehta, Crystal Paris, Saul Weber, Diane Rodriguez, Shirley Mack and James Robinson. The random computerized drawing of the 5 voting incentive winners took place yesterday, Friday, May 30, and the winners will be notified by Riverbay. Each winner will receive a check for $500.

entrance doors in Co-op City, similar to the new doors recently installed in Building 15A, at a cost of approximately $2.4 million. A second resolution was also passed approving a contract with Siemens for items needed for the installation of the Si-Pass Access Control System, a keyless entrance system which involves the scanning of key fobs to gain entrance in the building for residents, replacing the traditional key system currently in use in Co-op City. Pending the results of the forthcoming survey, this new electronic entry system will also be used for the 65 buildings rear doors in Co-op City, as well as being the foundation of a new garage access system, according to the resolution. The contract amount for the new access control system is approximately $1.7 million and includes an extended manufacturer’s warranty on the new equipment for five years.

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enter the building, but instead will be given a key fob, a small device for your key chain which can be swiped or scanned at the front entrance to open the doors. He said that additional key fobs will be provided upon request and approval for residents who have others who frequently visit, such as someone who comes by during the day to feed a pet while a relative is at work. The same applies to residents who have child care providers every day or other residents who require daily visits from home attendants. But as Schmidt pointed out, the dispensation of the additional key fobs will be strictly monitored and those who get them for any particular building must be authorized by Riverbay. The system by which visitors will

gain access to the building will also be changing, Schmidt explained, where visitors entering the building will type in a three digit code or ID number pertaining to the particular apartment they would like to visit. An electronic directory with the numbers will be installed in each lobby. When the code is punched in, the phone in that apartment will ring allowing the resident to talk to his or her visitor before granting them access to the building to verify identity of the visitor. The lobby camera will also be in operation to help residents verify the identity from the home as is done now. At the same Management Forum, Management stressed that the new door and security system will not replace the lobby attendants.

Lobby entrance

Amnesty Q&A

be able to help. 11. WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID SECURITY TO THE PRESENT OWNER? Come on in; if you qualify in all other respects, Riverbay Corporation and our lawyers will work with you to ensure the old owner returns the security paid (remember we have their equity), to you. You must pay the proper equity charge.

12. WHAT IF I DO NOT HAVE THE IMMEDIATE CASH TO PAY ALL THE EQUITY? If you have reasonable credit which means not in default on loans or credit card, one of our banks will arrange an installment loan or mortgage for you to pay your equity. 13. WHAT IF I HAVE BAD CREDIT? We are sorry, but you cannot be treated differently from anyone coming to Riverbay Corporation. We are looking for good neighbors who pay their

Both resolution passed by the overwhelming total of 13 to 2. Directors voting in favor of the resolutions were Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin Owens, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro, Evelyn Turner and Khalil-Abdul-Wahhab. Directors voting against the resolutions were Daryl Johnson and Andrea Leslie. Bernard Cylich was absent for the meeting. Shareholders were briefed on the details of the new proposed lobby entrance system at a Management Forum in Dreiser Center in late March Riverbay Technical Services Director, Rick Schmidt, who oversaw the installation of the prototype system in Building 15A, explained at that forum that the most basic change for residents when the new system is employed in each building is that residents will no longer need a key to (Continued from page 3)

rent on time. Either straighten out your credit or look for a new place to live. Applicants must have a FICO score of at least 650. A criminal background check is also required for all members of the household 18 and over. 14. WHAT IF I DO NOT QUALIFY? We are sorry, but Riverbay has rules for residents and we are a cooperative. We will help you qualify, if we can, but if there is no way, you will have to move. It is our intent to do everything we can to eliminate illegal sublets at the end of this amnesty. 15. I HAVE A QUESTION YOU HAVE NOT ANSWERED? If you have a question, call Janine Nelson in the Sales Office and ask your question anonymously – no names needed — (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3120. The first time you call, you will be assigned an identification number to use from then on.

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HUD-mandated smoke detector and GFI installation Co-op City Times / May 31, 2014

The installation of smoke detectors in every bedroom, GFI outlets on all terraces and in every bathroom, inspections for asbestos, as mandated by HUD, in addition to the painting of the apartment entry doors has gone very well. In fact, we would have gone through every building by the end of this month, ending in Building 29. As a result, we will be able to certify 93% penetration of the 15,372 units here in Co-op City. With that said, there are still approximately 1,100 apartments not completed because we have not been given access. We will apply to HUD and Wells Fargo for an extension of the time to complete this work. We will begin by calling all cooperators where work is not complete and arrange to have said work done by appointment. We are asking cooperators who still need this work to be done to cooperate with us by responding promptly to our efforts to make appointments. Aside from this project being a HUD mandate, the installations are safety precautions that can save lives, therefore, we are hopeful that everyone will comply and perhaps those that do not comply may be cooperators at risk and as a result this may enable us to gain access and assist where otherwise the opportunity has not yet presented itself. GROUND WATER There has always been the presence of ground water here at Riverbay because the property was built on top of two rivers. This ground water penetrates the basements in several of the high rise buildings when the tide rises and has been noticeable in common areas of the building like the basement hallways, laundry rooms, pump rooms, elevator pits, compactor rooms, storage rooms and crawl spaces. Our Maintenance staff has used pumps to collect the water away from the public areas and to direct same to drains. However, this practice requires constant monitoring and maintenance in order to prevent safety hazards. In some cases, our porters are pushing the water to drains to prevent it from spreading in certain sections of the basement. We had success in having a ground water condition resolved at another site where the ground water came into an elevator pit, which effectively rendered the elevator inoperable for a very long period of time. The contractor that corrected this problem was Structural Engineering and they successfully shot

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a chemical into the ground that, in essence, created a curtain wall that blocked the ground water out from the area in question, which, in this case, was an elevator pit. We have started using this company and their product at several locations in the basement of Building 10C thus far and their work has been effective. This work has taken place at the basement of this building, in the laundry room, pump room and the compactor room, where water flowed on a regular basis, and required our porters to constantly remove and clean up water in order to keep the area clean and to prevent hazards. We are also in the process of having this work done in the elevator pit of this building, the porters’ room and the room where the Bargold storage bins are maintained, which currently leaks on a regular basis and causes our porters to have to push water to pumps in order to remove it from the room(s). Structural Engineering will also be doing this work at the following buildings: 2, 9, 11, 15, 16, 22, 23, 25, 26 and 27. We are developing a schedule for this work to be done so that the contractor can go from building to building until the work has been completed. So far, the work has been done with little to no inconvenience to the cooperators and we will do everything possible to continue in that vein. Hopefully, these actions will be enough to circumvent the need for expensive undertakings like elaborate pumping stations that redirect large, steady volumes of water when the tide rises and this ground water finds its way in the basements of the buildings. YOUTH PROGRAM This month, Management met with Mr. Darryl Rattray, Assistant Commissioner from the City of New York’s Department of Youth and Community Development agency, regarding their Out of School Hours or After School program. Traditionally, this city agency has provided monetary funding to public schools for such programs, however, this year for the first time, the agency will also provide funding to community-based organizations for said programs for middle school aged children.

This new phase of the program will enable the housing company to partner with community based organizations that specialize in operating youth programs. The monies allotted to approved organizations will be at the rate of $3,000 per middle school aged child and we are told that we may be eligible to have as many as 100 to 125 middle school children in the program. Clearly, these monies appear to be enough to pay for the staffing required to run the program. We showed Mr. Rattray the vacant space under the supermarket in the rear of the Bartow Center, which he thought was ideal in terms of size and scope for the program. We also met separately with two community-based organizations that have proven track records and have had a great deal of success in running similar programs. They are Moshulo Montefiore and The Renaissance Youth Center, and both organizations are very interested in working with the housing company to start such a program. At this point, the city is looking to have RFP’s available for submission starting in July of 2014. We would need to clean out the space in the rear of the center if it is going to be the space used and begin to identify monies to do the necessary build out of the space. Mr. Rattray has expressed his willingness to

identify organizations that could help with light build out, like painting and installing shelves, cabinets, etc. at no cost to the housing company or the program itself. The space that we had in mind is currently being used to store archived files, which we will be moving over to the newly created Room 32 in the Bartow Center. At this location, the files will be scanned, archived in our computer system and then the paper will be shredded. This program will be coordinated by Gail Badger who has arranged to have young residents from the Life Spires group home here in Co-op City, along with children from P.S. 176 to do the scanning and shredding. Once the space under the supermarket has been cleared, it would be an ideal location to restore and make available to house the approximately 125 children that would potentially participate in the program. The meeting with Mr. Rattray was very promising in that he is already very familiar with the development, has a working relationship with the organizations that we mentioned would be considered to work with us and wants to have a program of this nature take place here at Riverbay. We will keep the Board and the community informed of our progress in this regard.

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Happy 67th Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. Kalter It was June 7, 1947 that Irene & Alan “tied the knot.” The reception took place at the Olcott Hotel on 72nd Street and Broadway. When the Kalters “tied the knot,” it was very tight and remains so to this day!! The Kalters are also celebrating 43 years in Co-op City this June. God bless America!

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Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

Public Safety Chief responds to recent City News reports of shooting in Co-op City

To Mr. Horowitz: The Co-op City Public Safety is a department which consists of many professional and dedicated law enforcement officers who, day in and day out, serve the community to the best of their ability. The low crime stats which currently exist in the community over many years are indicative of the effectiveness of our department and the quick and effective measures it takes to ensure the safety of over 50,000 cooperators. Although we understand and respect the fact that many residents are angered over the recent act of violence in the community, we also bring to your attention that there is no police agency that can absolutely prevent an act of intended violence and it would be an unreasonable request to expect this from any law enforcement entity. In the past several months, there have been numerous acts of violence throughout the City of New York that could not have been prevent-

ed by the police. In the City News, you have placed the blame of the recent act of violence solely on the shoulders of my department and the officers that serve the community, but in reality, you have placed no real blame on the person who is responsible for the act itself, the need for stricter gun laws and the court system which releases recidivists onto the streets of our communities. And, it is also important to note that this shooting occurred at a time when our department had 3 officers in the sector and the NYPD had 2 officers in the sector. General Management and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety consistently take numerous measures to ensure that the cooperators who reside here receive the best service possible with the resources that are available to us. The officers employed in Public Safety conduct several thousand post condition checks and vertical patrols a year as proactive measures to prevent

Thank you for your support

To the Editor:

I would like to thank all of the cooperators who voted for me, and also those who helped me with the campaign for the Board of Directors election. The cooperators have spoken and I hope for the best for everyone that Co-op City will remain in a positive tone moving forward and the Board members will work in the best interest of all residents. I must say that we are very proud of the service that the Black Forum of Co-op

AC shutdown in Broun Place

On Thursday, June 5, there will be no air conditioning in the Broun Place townhouse between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., as work is being done in the pump room to replace old regulator valves with new ones. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore your service as soon as possible. —Power Plant

City provides to the residents here who need such services. Suffice it to say, everyone who volunteers at the food pantry are certified food handlers issued by the New York City Health Department and would never give food that does not meet specifications as falsely reported by the weekly community pamphlet and reportedly agitated by one shareholder. As a matter of fact, the same distribution that the Black Forum received a few weeks ago was also sent to 20 other

Basement closures Buildings 23 & 22A & B

The basement in Buildings 23 and 22 A&B will be closed to allow Janitorial to paint the area. In Building 23, the closure will take place on Monday, June 2, and re-opened on Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 a.m. In Buildings 22 A & B, the closure will take place on Wednesday, June 4, and reopened on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 a.m. During the closures, there will be no elevator service to the basement and therefore no access to the laundry room. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we com—CSO (Bartow) plete the work.

crime in our locked and secured buildings and on the outskirts of our surrounding property. Every year, arrests are made by our officers ranging from minor crimes to major felonies; these individuals are brought to justice by members of my department, and while doing so, our officers have sometimes sustained career ending injuries. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety under General Management has taken great strides in improving the manner in which we serve the community and we will remain steadfast in doing so. The reality, Mr. Horowitz, is that there is no police department in the state, country or the world that can have the utmost control on human behavior or predict crimes before they occur. If that were the case, they would truly be the model for the entire law enforcement community. —Chief Frank Apollo

pantries in the Bronx that same day. I am proud that we were able to have the items available to help many families right here in Co-op City who need it. As usual, you can reach me in Room 20 of the Dreiser Center, Tuesdays through Fridays, if you’d like to talk, or call me at (718) 320-8035 or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Again, I wish everyone the best and I thank you for your continued support. —Tony Illis

Elevator Shutdown Building 14, Car # 4

Earlier this week, an unforeseen breakdown to elevator #4 was encountered necessitating the removal of car #4 in Building 14 from service. There is an electrical short causing the breakers to trip. We are in the process of locating the electrical problem and have ordered new breakers as they are special order parts. We expect the elevator to be out of service for the next few days, and will update residents as new information is received. Please know that every attempt will be made to restore the car back to service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding. —Riverbay Management

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 12

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

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Co-op City Times / May 31, 2014

CCPD alerts residents of con games and scams BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety stays updated on all of the current trends on the latest scams. We recently reported about a series of scams that have apparently targeted cell phone users. We received information from the NYPD of another telephone based scam in which scammers are identifying themselves as NYPD members asking for information. These scammers have the technology to have false information appear on your caller ID as “NYPD.” The NYPD wants you to know that they will never ask you to divulge any passwords or sensitive information over the telephone. The NYPD also does not solicit money. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety also does not solicit money. Both agencies participate in a variety of fundraising drives and benefits for various charities. This is not done via telephone. For example, the NYPD hosts a benefit to support a charity which helps the widows and children of fallen officers. During certain times of the year, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety collects food and toys for drives, such as Second Harvest and Toys for Tots. All of these drives are well publicized. Outside of the City of New York, some smaller police and fire departments may solicit money. If you are interested in donating to one of these agencies, take down the information and make sure you are actually donating to the actual agency. It is always better if you seek out the charity that you wish to donate to, instead of replying to a phone call or an e-mail. Use caution when using cash machines. Using skimmers to copy your cash card is becoming increasing more advanced and widespread. Once a thief copies your card information, they can clone the card. If they have your PIN number, they can easily withdraw all the money from your bank account before you even realize there is a problem. It is very important to protect your PIN number, never give it to anyone or write it down where it can be found. It is also recommended that you use a different card to enter the bank than you use to conduct your banking within the bank. This way, if the skimmer is on the entrance door, they will not have the PIN they need to go along with the card information. With people growing leery of scammers asking them to wire money, scammers have moved on to Green Dot cards and even gift cards. Although Green Dot cards and gift cards are not a problem themselves, mailing them to someone you do not know anticipating a larger payout in the future is a problem. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know. Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams, especially telephone and internet scams, increase every year. By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim. The other new scam, which isn’t actually very new at all, starts off by receiving one ring on your cell phone from a number you do not recognize. Curiosity gets the best of some people and they call the number back. These numbers are registered to locations outside of the country and can be very costly. Due to the fact that the numbers are outside of this country, they are not regulated by our government. Disputing the charges may be a time consuming project. Advise all members of your family not to call these numbers back. If you receive a call you do not recognize, do not answer the phone call. Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are very persistent; they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made

it extremely easy for scam artists to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder, but do eventually find their victim. Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place. Although not necessarily a scam with malicious intent, some Co-op City residents may have received a group mailing offering insurance for water pipes between the New York City water main pipes and the pipes inside your home. Here in Co-op City, cooperators are not individually responsible for any of the water pipes. Any problem with the water pipes inside the home or between the buildings or townhouses and the New York City water mains will be repaired by Riverbay

without cost. Sending out these mailings may not have been meant to defraud cooperators, but it is clearly a type of insurance which is not necessary. Cooperators are only required to have renters insurance for their Co-op City apartments. Renters insurance protects items within the apartment and against claims that might arise for damage caused by the cooperator. Another type of scam we have seen either calls or texts someone’s phone and tells them that a family member is in danger unless they wire money to specified person. In most cases, the scammer does not even know who the victim or their family members are. Many calls or texts are initiated until someone falls for the scam. (Continued on page 17)

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Annual Summer Youth Lottery

Riverbay Corporation will once again be hosting a Summer Youth Lottery for Co-op City High School and College student residents. Applications for these seasonal grounds worker positions will be available at the Bartow Administration Office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All applicants must apply in person. Applications will be available from Tuesday, May 27 until Friday, June 20. HS & College Lotteries will be observed by “Lottery Committee.” Riverbay residency will be confirmed & eligible winners notified by June 25, 2014. Open to all applicants. Originally posted: January 16, 2014 • Job Reference #14-03

Part-Time Porters Janitorial Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the residential buildings and/or shopping centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to community centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist,

kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment) Days and hours will vary. Open to all applicants May 21, 2014 until June 3, 2014

Originally posted: May 21, 2014 Job Reference # 14-26

Contingent Attendants (10) Parking Facilities Candidate will monitor and maintain security of vehicles at garage locations; control and monitor equipment for garage entry/exit; ensure cooperators use access cards; validate authorized passes; place and remove garage stickers on vehicles for move ins and outs; issue transient and courtesy tickets to visitors; maintain logbooks; tally daily receipts; report activities to supervisor; coordinate with other departments as necessary; check elevators to make sure operable; check bathrooms for cleanliness - clean as necessary; sweep debris from front of garage; shovel snow and all other duties as assigned. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication and good customer service skills. Candidates will have basic clerical skills and must pass a math proficiency test. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 25 lbs) and work in inclement weather. Days and hours will vary. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review; urinalysis; criminal background check; verification of previous employment)

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

Co-op City Times / May 31, 2014

Building 13 Association

We are excited and getting ready for our third annual event. SUMMER FUN DAY – Saturday, June 21, (rain date: June 28th) from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Park between Carver Loop and Casals Place in collaboration with the Riverbay Community Relations Department. Can you Name That Tune? Can You Salsa? Are you in shape to run? Join us and enjoy an afternoon of games, music with DJ Val, and other fun activities. Everything is FREE (popcorn, cotton candy, franks) while supplies last. To participate in games, waiver forms must be signed by parents for youth under 18. There will be 50 FREE t-shirts to the first youth to arrive. Want to volunteer?

Let us know and attend the volunteer meeting: June 7th in Building 12’s Association Room. We appreciate Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Furniture, Rosenshein (Peartree Mall), Fairway, Capital One Bank, People’s Bank, Zodiac Track, JGC Skills and Drills Basketball, Music with a Message. Dept. of Parks, Dept. of Sanitation, Fire Dept., Co-op City Public Safety, 45th Precinct, and Community Board 10 for their support. Section 2 - Fundraiser Trip to the Showboat in Atlantic City on August 16. Cost $35 leaving from Carver and Casals at 10 a.m. Payment due by July 19. The Talking Quilt Workshop - Join us

as we sew and stitch and weave our stories into a community quilt on June 28. The workshops will take place at the Association Room at 100 Casals Place. The workshops listed above will be featured in an original film entitled, “The Art of Story Telling.” The events are made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through The Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund and the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program. Sands Casino/Amore Winery/ Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. scheduled for November 8. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00

a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29. The trip is payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370, our website: www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc @yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

There are stories about a shooting happening here in Building 21. Let me clear up that it did not happen in our building; it happened alongside of the basketball court next to Garage #6. Maybe the reason why it was reported happening at 100 Bellamy Loop is because for the last two years, we had been asking for more patrols in our area. We’ve had meetings, heard promises and proclamations over and over again. We

also said that something should be done before someone innocent gets hurt. We would like to congratulate those of you who took the time to exercise your right to vote. Building 21 could have done better. But those of you who did vote, thank you and congrats. Our next StoryTime event will be Thursday, June 12th. We have teamed up with A Rae OF SUNSHINE, an organization founded by one of our own youth

raised here in Co-op City. Building 21 Association will be the launching pad for Storybook Time. This Thursday, June 12th, rear of Building 21B. Doors open at 6 p.m. and there will be no admittance after 6:20 p.m. No exceptions, so be on time. For every 2 children, an adult must accompany them, preferably a parent or guardian. When parent or guardian leaves for any reason, they must take their children with them. This is an edu-

cational/entertaining session for parents and their children. Tell your friends and neighbors. This is a free event, no money needed. Just bring your happy faces and readiness for fun and excitement. Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: (347) 504-1821. —Kevin Lambright

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

Thursday, May 22, Broun Place celebrated a great first year of this amazing Broun Place Executive Committee. It is wonderful to work together with this committee. They make themselves available even if it means some personal adjustment. They have wonderful ideas and have perfect dispositions. And our neighbors for example, Dave Garcia, who generously offered to DJ, we are so grateful for that. The music was perfect. Louise, his wife, made a mean Ziti casserole and has a generous sense of humor that is really fun. It was a dinner, pot-luck party. Folks brought their specialty dishes. Broun Place provided some refreshments and the dessert table was fit for a celebration and we did. Thanks to everyone for their participation. It was especially great to welcome Ann Ventrella to the party. There will be more on the year’s memories in future press releases. Take the time now to view and appreciate the work accomplished, building renovations, the Power Plant, Grounds, community centers, recycling locations and the Co-op City curbside renovations. Here in Broun Place, you may have noticed the ongoing repairs on the water problem on one side, the basement area. Aren’t we lucky to be able to do this work,

Meeting Our June meeting date has still not been finalized due to the elections and spring graduations, weddings, etc. The information will be posted, so please check your lobby and laundry room bulletin boards for the time and date. This will be the last meeting of the season. Laundry Room On Memorial Day, in the hour and fifteen minutes that I was there, seven cooperators were late in removing their clothes from the dryer for a minimum of thirty minutes. Fellow cooperators, you need to do better. Some cooperators are uncomfortable/afraid to touch your clothing so they resort to other alternatives such as combining their clothes with another dryer they were using, taking clothes upstairs, or

Building 33 Association

Members of Building 33 Board of Directors congratulate the winners of this year's Riverbay Board Election. This was a very interesting election, people seem to be more enthusiastic and concerned about who should be on the Board. We had more people at the Forums in the three community centers and we had a quorum before 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Thanks to all who took the time to come to the lobby and vote. Voting in Building 33 is still a big problem, no more than 100 apts. voted. We have 384 apartments in this building, and we cannot get you to come down to the lobby. We bring the machines to you so you do not have to go across the street and you still can't come down. Something is wrong, very wrong with cooperators here. All is not lost. I am not giving up on you yet. Last Tuesday, we had a building meeting and I am happy to announce there were 21 people in attendance. We have quite a few younger cooperators who want to help us. I am so glad. Tobias Garcia has an interest in doing movie night for the adults, Saturdays for the children and game night for the adults and children. He has quite a few very good ideas for the building. Welcome, Tobias and Nicole Laing. We also have a new Secretary; welcome aboard, Althea Cherebin. The position of Vice President is open and floor captains are needed. Petitions for the removal of food vendors within the confines of Co-op City will be in the lobby this week. Anyone interested in signing them can do so. Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-ins. —Patricia Bonaparte

immediately. Here we are in the largest and one of the oldest, at 45 years of age, Mitchell-Lama middleincome housing developments in the world, at near capacity, successfully controlling problems created by age, wear and tear and social crisis. Let’s applaud that we are among the almost 15,372 families living and celebrating 45 years of Co-op City and move on democratically. Thanks to the sharing of Broun Place Board member, Reverend Grace Emanuel, we are announcing Free Dental Services coming soon at Montefiore Medical Center. Please contact a member of your executive board for information. Please help keep our neighborhood clean and free of litter. Please recycle your garbage correctly. Thank you to Public Safety for the foot patrol officers. Call Public Safety, 718-379-3050, if you see suspicious behavior. Use Public Safety to enforce our quality of life issues. Keep up with the “goings on” in Co-op City by reading our Co-op City Times. This is our source for actual, day-to-day reports on Co-op City. Join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are

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even going to another building. There are some who will remove clothing, even though they are afraid of arguing with another cooperator, and others who will utilize a laundry service just to avoid the entire issue. It is suggested that you plan your time more carefully, and if you do come down late and your clothes have been taken out of the dryer, act like a decent person and not be a vulgar, classless being. Another suggestion is to use the lower dryers as many cooperators have difficulty in bending, and it is less likely that your clothing will be taken out. In addition, the laundry room is NOT a playground. Bring a book down to both educate and entertain your children. No one wants a child to get hurt because they ran into a laundry or shopping cart, or tripped and fell on the hard floor.

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Reverend Grace Emanuel - Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson -Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus - Vice President and Eva Lazaar - President. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team. We send good wishes and prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury. If you have a question regarding Broun Place, ask it! —Eva Lazaar

Reminder Mark your calendar for our trip to the Westchester Dinner Theatre. We will be going to the matinee performance of one of the most outstanding shows to have appeared on Broadway, South Pacific. The date is Wednesday, October 22, and the charge of $80 includes the show, a full course luncheon, all taxes and gratuities and round trip transportation. CONTACT Eleanor Bailey at 718-379-7754 or Dolores Rankin at 718-379-0910. You can mail your payment to Ms. Bailey at 4180 Hutchinson River Pkwy, Apt. 10A or Ms. Rankin at 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway, Apt. 10E, Bronx, NY 10475. Payments are due by September 15 and there are still seats available. –Lorna Smith

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American Legion Post 1871

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who celebrated their birthday in May. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by and join us. Please bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center, at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. Our email address is post1871@optimum.net. Post 1871 would like to thank all of the wonderful people that helped to make the Memorial Day affair a memorable day for all of our veterans, past

and present on May 25th. Riverbay Corporation, CCPD, 1871 Post members, Co-op City Times, The NYC Bagpipe and drum players, Master of Ceremony, Post Service Officer for playing Taps, the Post 1871 honor guard and Delores Cornelius, President of the Post 1871 Ladies Auxiliary, for serving and preparing the food. Ladies Auxiliary meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 3 p.m. (except July and August) at Dreiser Loop Auditorium. For information on joining, call Delores Cornelius, (718) 671-1672. Post 1871 would also like to thank all the people who bought raffles. By doing this, you were supporting our Post financially. The winners of the raffle were 1st place, $500, A.

Edwards; 2nd place, $200, B. Quintana; and 3rd place, N. Thomas. A special thanks to NYS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, NYC Councilman Andy King, FDNY Engine #66 and Ladder #61, NYPD’s 45th Pct., YD Podiatry and Con Edison. American Legion Post 1871 meets every 3rd Saturday of the month, except July and August at 11 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41, Bronx, NY 10475. To become a member, please call (718) 320-8165. We ask that you bring a DD-214 with you to become a member of our Post. The next Executive meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 4th from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please arrive on time, your presence is required. On June 6th, the Sam Young Post

will have a meeting. All members are welcome to attend this meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. at 620 Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY. Did you know that one bowl of children's cereal a day equals 10 pounds of sugar a year? A typical serving of cereal marketed to children can contain as much sugar as 3 Chips Ahoy cookies or 2 Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies. On an average, 34% of the calories in children's cereals come from sugar. Quotes for the day: Don't give up your dreams - keep on sleeping. Why does toilet paper need commercials? Who is not buying it? This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Hi, neighbors…First things, first… Buildings 23, 24 & 25 deserve a big “shout out” for their great victory. With the help of the rest of Co-op City, they made a startling victory for the Co-op City Board. We are no longer to be noted as the “outpost 24” because we are now “hallowed ground.” SMILE…By the way, Building 24 had its biggest turnout for the Board

election…we had 126 out of 384 units. Not impressive, but noteworthy – because it shows your interest in where you live has improved. Moving on…our “adventure” has not taken wings. We are almost to a slow walk. However, we know more cooperators and friends will see this bargain trip and want to go with us. So, come on down to the

lobby to buy your tickets and get on the bus for this great “adventure.” Thanks! Thanks! Thanks to the cooperators who have given separate donations for Flo and her garden. We really appreciate it. It is air conditioning time…make sure your convectors are working properly. If help is needed, call Maintenance for assistance. Parents with small children…please use

the playground areas rather than the grass. The grass is sprayed and can cause illness. You who are under the weather, if you can, get out and enjoy the coming warm weather. It may help with your illness. Remember, be neighborly and take part in our efforts to make Co-op City what you want it to be. —Celestine Withey

A belated thank you to our military personnel for your service in protecting our country and for preserving our freedom. Your dedicated and unselfish service is greatly appreciated, especially for those service personnel who sacrificed their lives for us. Spring greetings to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. We hope everyone had a wonderful, safe, and blessed Memorial Day vacation. Our sincere well wishes to those who are sick/shut in, and/or hospitalized. We wish

you a very speedy recovery. Condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May you and your family be blessed during your difficult time of bereavement. And may your beloved deceased be eternally blessed. A very warm thank you to Ms. Nicole McNaulty, branch manager from Apple Bank, who informed us about the importance of an early investment for children by opening an insurance policy that can be cashed in when the child turns 18. She also notified us about the benefits of insurance policies, checking accounts, annuities, and

savings accounts. Ms. McNaulty encourages Co-op City residents to take advantage of Apple Bank's free checking accounts. Again, we thank you, Ms. McNaulty, for providing us with the knowledgeable banking information. You are an asset to our community. Our next and last building association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the rear community room of 2420 Hunter Avenue. Please attend to hear about the happenings around our community. We will then break for the summer and resume meeting on Tuesday,

September 9. Congratulations to our new Co-op City Board members. We wish you much success. Let's all work to help keep Co-op City clean and green by properly disposing your trash into the appropriate trash receptacle. Enjoy the beauty of our community by taking a leisurely walk along our greenways and especially in Section 5 along the new walking paths. If you see or hear something, please call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies. The life you save could be your own. —YuVonne Lewis

Hello, neighbors. Flowers are blooming, green grass is sprouting, and the Riverbay Election is over and CONGRATULATIONS to the elected Board members. The association met Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. We want to thank our guest speaker, Ms. Nicole McNulty, Branch Manager of Apple Bank, located right here in Co-op City. She was very informative and answered questions from the cooperators regarding CDs, Safe Deposit Boxes, Term/Whole Life Insurance coverage, etc. Ms. McNulty also informed us that Apple Bank is one of the few banks that offer YOUTH ACCOUNTS, which can be opened from the age of 7 through 17 years. The Association is involved with our

building, as well as our community. We volunteer because we love our building and the community, therefore, we volunteer to work for the betterment and quality of life in our homes and community, so please join us. This meeting was the last meeting for the summer. The association will resume meetings in September, but there will be flyers posted in each building of game nights, etc. Bus Outing to Atlantic City Tropicana Casino, Saturday, July 26. Depart: 8 a.m. Return approximately 8 p.m. in front of the Community Center at 135 Einstein Loop. The price is $35 per person, $15 rebate, CASH OR MONEY ORDER, NO REFUNDS. Flyers are posted in each A, B and C building. For further info., please con-

tact Margie, 917-921-7749, Thalia, 718-3200435 and Sharon, 718-671-1905. SECTION 5 ASSOCIATION is still seeking coordinators and volunteers for various activities. Please contact your building association for the SECT. 5 FUN DAY to be held August 23. To those who lost a loved one, we offer our deepest sympathy. We will

continue to keep the sick and those on the mend in our prayers. May we continue to pray for our leaders everywhere and in our communities, that we will serve and do what is right for the people in the spirit of love and unity. You also may contact us at building27 association@gmail.com. —H. Overman

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Our Tuesday classes are still in session until the middle of June and will continue in September with our award winning artist, Moses Groves. Mr. Groves studied at NYU and the Art Students League. He has also won many awards for his artwork. If you are interested in classes, you can call him at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074. Our annual library show will begin on Saturday, May 31, at the Baychester

Library located in the Bartow Mall in Co-op City. Our paintings are exhibited in the library for the month of June in celebration of Bronx Month. Stop by and see our work. We know you’ll be impressed. On June 28th, there will be an outdoor art show at the Bartow Mall so that you can again see our paintings up close. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

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Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations

The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. It is important that you have one or two representatives present. The meeting is the last before the Summer recess. Looking forward to seeing you. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 379-3494. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improv-

ing the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP,

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women, 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club. The Williamsbridge Club is moving forward with our partners in planning for the College Fair. We will be meeting over the summer to plan a grand event. If you are interested in serving an Internship or Community Service

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

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Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church & Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for

a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

Our Building 12 Get-to-Know Your Neighbor Day is today, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in our lobby. Come on down – refreshments will be served. Take a few minutes to relax, talk and meet your neighbors. Section 2 Summer Fun Day is Saturday, June 21st, noon to 6 p.m. This is an annual event and a good time to sit, relax and enjoy a day of fun, food and games. There will be signs on the trees and in the lobbies asking that you remove your car from the street. Also, Section 2 is sponsoring a Summer Fun Day Fundraiser to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, August 16th leaving at 10 a.m. from Carver Loop and Casals Place Tot Lot. Bus returns/leaves Atlantic City at 7 p.m. Cost is $35 per person due by July 19th. To make a reservation, call Sonia at 718-379-8305.

The Co-op City Youth Committee in conjunction with the Riverbay Fund, is sponsoring a “Preparing for College Informational Seminar,” on Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Registration begins 10:30 a.m., in Bartow Community Center for middle and high school students. (See flyer on Bulletin Board). A special shout-out to everyone celebrating a special day this month. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all who have suffered a loss, who are sick and shut-in and to our troops. Congratulations to our newly elected members to the Riverbay Board of Directors. Riverbay’s Maintenance number is 718-320-3300 and follow the prompts. Co-op Security is 718-671-3050. We can be reached at 718-379-7841, MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

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Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, June 21, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Going to Aqueduct We will be returning to Aqueduct on June 14. Leaving from Dreiser at 1 p.m., Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and Einstein at 1:30 p.m. Cost; $23 each.

No refunds. Call for reservation today, (718) 320-8035. Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest at the Nordic Lodge, RI and then on to the casino for an exciting day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person — $100 due now and $50 by June 30. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today. Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Seats going fast! Oldies but Goodie Concert & Dance The Black Forum will be sponsoring an Oldies But Goodies concert and dance at the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 23. Artists and ticket information will be posted next week. Stay tuned. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up

their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within

zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

The Drammeh Center’s Open House was a success and we thank all of our friends for stopping by last week to review films, read and download United Nations documents that have been instrumental in the development of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. The decade will launch from 2015-2025 and will be formally announced during this year’s General Assembly in September. On Saturday, June 21, the Drammeh

Center will hold a talk on addiction and recovery and screen the new documentary film Bridges, shot in the Bronx by a group of men eager to share their stories candidly about what goes on in the life of an addict. The project, produced by the Drammeh Institute, has screened throughout the United States, was the official selection of Reel Recovery Film Festival and is being used by recovery facilities as an informational tool for the walk to recovery. We encourage parents, clinicians, and teens to see this impor-

tant film and hear how intergenerational substance abuse affects each generation. Meet the filmmakers and join the discussion of addiction affecting our communities. $5. Please RSVP to drammehcenter@gmail.com Grantwriting Workshops If you are seeking funding for a worthy organization, project or film, the one thing you need to perfect is the art of proposal writing. In the next few weeks, we will announce the start dates for grant writing workshops.

This 4-hour seasonal workshop will cover practical strategies for better writing and explore the principles of phrasing compelling stories. Receive instruction on how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to rejection of your proposal or grant, and learn the secrets of grant reviewers’ expectations. Seating will be limited to 8 people. If you are interested, you may send your name in now to reserve a seat. —Elise Edwards

Please join us at our general membership meetings, which take place at 8:00 p.m., on the 2nd Thursday of every month, between September and June, in our club room, Room 16, of the Dreiser Community Center. These meetings are open to anyone who may be interested in our organization. Our next meeting, the last until September, will take place on June 12th.

Upcoming events: Our June 20th, ‘Social Friday’ gettogether will have a Hawaiian theme. Bring your leis, grass skirts and flowered shirts and enjoy the last ‘Social Friday’ until September. Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. ‘Parents Night’ is set for Saturday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. in Room #4 of the Dreiser Center. The Sunshine Committee looks forward to seeing

you at this event. Admission will be free for members and $15 for nonmembers. The Cultural Committee will be hosting the ‘El Batey’ picnic (members only) at Glen Island on Sunday, July 20th. Please note: Cars must have a permit to enter the grounds. If you are a member and plan to join us, please make sure you obtain a permit by June 20th. We have planned another trip to

Atlantic City! The Social Committee has arranged a trip for Saturday, August 23rd. Sign up without delay to ensure your spot for this always popular outing. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017. —Carmen Rodriguez

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, June 19, in the Bartow Center, Room #31 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting. This will be the last meeting before the Summer recess. There will be no meetings in July or August unless otherwise notified.

At this Meeting on June 19, there will be a high school Scholarship Awards Ceremony whereby three (3) students from the Truman High School 2014 Graduating Class will be presented scholarships of $500 each to augment their expenses for the upcoming Fall Term at the college or university where they have been accepted for the Fall. So, please attend.

We continue to send our prayers to all the members who are recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgery, and various medical procedures for a full recovery. Get well soon. Best wishes are extended to those members on home-bound status. Please keep in touch with our Good & Welfare Chairperson, Ms. Gertie Brown, relating to your condition. Her tel. number is

(347) 275-2995. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of June, 2014. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club. —George T. Clarke

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Benedetto resumes popular lobby visits in Co-op City

As the legislative session winds down, Assemblyman Benedetto has turned his focus on meeting and reacquainting himself with his Co-op City constituents by resuming his popular lobby visits. Assemblyman Benedetto has been visiting Co-op City lobbies ever since he was first elected into the State Assembly. “I find it very rewarding to meet and engage in meaningful discussion with my Co-op City constituents,’ the Assemblyman said. “In past years, many of my decisions in Albany have been derived as a result of discussions from these lobby visits. I plan on continuing these visits this year throughout each section of Co-op City.” Over the next several weeks, the Assemblyman will continue his visits from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., according to the following schedule: June 5: 120 Alcott Place June 12: 100 DeKruif Place All residents are invited to attend one of these lobby visits and Assemblyman Benedetto looks forwards to meeting with you.

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order to make payments more manageable. Those of you wishing to make donations to assist in the event of a legitimate emergency make sure that the agency to which you donate is legitimate. In the past, scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for disasters. It is unfortunate, but this is unfortunately a fact of life. In some cases, it may be better to donate funds locally at your church, synagogue or religious institution. Be certain the charitable organization you select is, in fact, using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation. Remember that this technology which can have a fraudulent identification appear on your Caller ID requires an additional level of precaution when receiving telephone calls. If you fall victim to a scam, notify the New York State Attorney General at 1 (800) 771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation

17 has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet crimes. Their website is: www.ic3.gov/. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place or be ready to happen, notify the authorities. 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.

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The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Scholarship Awards Program - The Association will present its Seventh Annual Scholarship Awards Presentation to two deserving Co-op City high school seniors on June 14th at 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Thus far, we have received one response. If you know of any high school students in your building or your area, inform them about our Scholarship Awards Program. No family should pass up an opportunity to receive scholarship funds for their child. For an application and guidelines, call 718-379-5555. You will receive a response from our Scholarship Committee co-Chairs, Sandra Mitchell and Martha Barbosa. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your

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muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call Meena at 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia at 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia at 917-903-7073. Music Appreciation/Singing Classes – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. Call Keith at 917-561-6211. Education Program – The Institute For Youth will hold its next class on Monday, June 9th, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. For more information, call 718-379-5555. Intro to Social Media and Digital Technology Classes - Saturdays at 10:00

a.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The fee is $8 per class. Classes will run thru June 14th. For more information, call Mercedes at 347.943.0423. Summer Day Camp for Children Register your child today for fun-filled days of summer camp. Call 718-3795555. Recent events – On May 19th, Association members joined the pilgrimage to the gravesite of El-Hajj Malik ElShabazz aka Malcolm X and participated in the Harlem celebration. ** Over the weekend, many attended the Gullah Festival in Beaufort, S.C. The following are the Association Officers: Francine Reva Jones, President; Deborah C. Nelson, Vice President; Ebony Raé Lambright, Recording Secretary; Sandra Mitchell, Treasurer; and Kevin Lambright, Assistant Treasurer. If you are an Association member and would like to fill the position of

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Corresponding Secretary, please let us know. General Membership Meeting – Saturday, June 14th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Presently, a single membership is $7.50 and $12.50 for families until August 31st. This applies to NEW members only. The annual membership dues of $15 for singles and $25 for families will resume in September. You may send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. We welcome donations. Phone: 718-3795555. Like us on Facebook: “Coopcity Africanamericanassoc.” We salute the soldiers who serve/d and those who gave their lives for our freedoms this Memorial Day. —Francine Jones

It’s almost that time again – Our last General Meeting for this fiscal year. It will be held on Wednesday, June 4th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. So, you too, come and join us. Don’t forget your tickets for the RETIREES’ 42nd Annual LUNCHEON which will be held on Wed., June 18th at the beautiful Marina Del Rey, featuring the Carol/DAD Productions, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $75. We will be honoring the following persons who have made significant contributions to our organization for 20 plus years: Annie Guinn, Rosalie Menefee, Marge Watson, George Crouch, Eugene Hunter, and Leonard Murrell. Note: Transportation available on a first come, first paid basis. (For tickets, see/call: Beverly Waller or Ida Morton, 718-379-0377). TRAVEL EVENTS: June 10-12 (Tuesday-Thursday).

Come stay and play at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. (Casino bonus TBD). Price: Double $400 pp/Single $490. $100 deposit required to hold seat. Package includes - All You Can Eat Crabs at Woody’s Crab House, and the menu also includes fried chicken, shrimps and other delicious delights; shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; and on day of return, will stop at the Harrington Raceway & Casino and get a Free slot play and a Free buffet. Come stay and play. (Final payment due). Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/NCNW, 718320-2366. Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the PRINCESS. (Final payment due by Wed., May 28, Room 19). Contacts: Claudette D., 718-379-4784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*prices

include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Sat., June 7, 2:00 p.m. show ‘ALIVE! The Musical…55+ and KICKIN’ at the Dempsey Theatre, 127 W 127th St., Harlem. SOLD OUT! Contact: Delores D., 718-379-0377. Boarding: 12:45/Depart: 1:00 p.m. SHARP! Sat., June 21, 8:00 p.m. show. MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE at Lehman College. Price: $50. Boarding: 6:45/Depart: 7:00 p.m. SHARP! Contact: Ione, 718-379-0377. Wed., Sept. 10, Luncheon & Show, THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $65. Contact: Eleanor B., 718-324-7847. GOOD AND WELFARE: We send belated condolences to Gaye Brown who recently lost her dearly loved mother, Mrs. Daisy Williams. To those recuperating, we send warm thoughts and sunny days.

Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Members and friends, we require your telephone number and a small deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips. Checks/money orders only – Payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members are available in Dreiser, Room 19, Mondays and/or Thursdays, approximately 3:00-5:00 p.m. After our June 4th meeting, we must say ‘so long’ as we will be on our summer vacation in the months of July and August. But we will definitely return on Wednesday, September 3rd, and look forward to seeing you then. “We wish you a great summer and hope that you spend it happily with family and friends. May YOUR summer be just fantastic like YOU!” —Claudette Davis

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

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

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

and to remove the sufferings of the injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari. Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more information, please contact us at: 718829-2323 or info@islamiccultural center.org, or view our website: www. islamicculturalcenter.org. Peace be unto you, —Sheik Moussa Drammeh

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Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-Founders, and Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, intercultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, when we will celebrate The Seventh Sunday of Easter and the Sunday after the Ascension Day. Fundraising Event: The trip to Toronto, Canada, has been sold out. Thanks for your support. For those on the payment plan, please remember to make your payments. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;*sing praises to the Lord.” —(Psalm 68:33 —M. Chambers

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Today, Saturday, May 31, the Co-op City Youth Committee in conjunction with the Riverbay Fund are sponsoring a “Preparing for College Informational Seminar,” from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., Bartow, Room 31. This is free college planning for middle and high school students and their parents. Come One, Come All to the Section 2 Summer Fun Day/Block Party Fundraiser to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, Saturday, August 16, leaving at 10 a.m. from Carver Loop and Casals Place (Tot Lot /Playground). Bus returns/leave Atlantic City at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $35 per person (bonus from casino), reservations and final payment due by July 19. Make your reservations early by contacting Jerome, 917-6717862, Debbie, 718-379-6312, Sonia, 718-379-8305, Gail, 718-671-3801 and theab14c@hotmail.com. If you are paying by check, make payments to Bldg. 13 Association, Inc., 100 Casals Place, 32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Don’t forget our Section 2 Summer Fun Day Annual Event on Saturday, June 21st. We congratulate our newly elected members to the Riverbay Board of Directors. —Sonja Maxwell

Church of the Savior

Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Smith’s Sermon Topic: “Satan Busting People of God.” Reading from Holy Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 Weekly Activities Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome; never a fee, and is non-sectarian!

19 Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome! Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc.... Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church on Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Sunday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors. Thought of the Week: “Your mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission.” —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Co-op City Times / May 31, 2014

Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and congregation of the Church of New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Come join us on May 25th after the 8:00 a.m. serv-

ice, the Pastors Aide invites you to: “Breaking bread together breakfast,” reasonable prices - All proceeds will go towards the Youth Retreat and Building Fund. On Sunday, June 8th, Seniors, Family and Friends Day will be held during the 11:00 a.m. service. Dinner will be served immediately after. Please invite your family and friends for an afternoon of praise worship and fellowship. Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-days/2nights, August 20-22. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Hotel accommodations on Canadian side, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, professional guided tour of Toronto, CN Tower, Harbor Cruise and Famous Wharf, time at Casa Lama Castle, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Niagara Falls Casino and duty free shopping. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, Double $500pp and Single $580pp.VALID PASSPORT. Make checks/money order to: Church of the New Vision; Mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475;

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

Self-esteem: How we see Ourselves What I see in myself is one important component of self-esteem. However, it is an incomplete and often faulty picture. If the truth be told, our perceptions about others can be faulty as well. One of the most serious Biblical warnings is against passing judgment on someone else: “For at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself” (Rom. 2:1, NIV; see also Luke 6:41, 42). When it comes to how we see ourselves—we can make mistakes if we limit self-perception to terms of ability, looks, character, power, etc. There will always be people smarter, better looking, and more gifted than you; at the same time, there always will be people who will look at you and feel themselves to be inferior. Read prayerfully and carefully Matthew 22:39. This text implies that a reasonable amount of love should go to oneself (though this is not the main focus

of the text). There should be a healthy pride in things well done, in well-accomplished tasks, and in the good traits and characteristics one may possess. The problem comes when someone does not give credit to God, the Creator of all good things in us. Paul counsels… “Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you.” There is a desirable middle area between extremely low self-esteem and arrogance. The Bible warns against arrogance. There is nothing wrong in acknowledging your gifts and talents using them to strengthen Christ’s church, and thanking Him for them. Make a mental list of the good personal attributes, characteristics, and abilities that God has given you. How can you use them and at the same time remain humble? Remember, it is in God that we live, move and have our being. Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue;

718.320.0518; www.coopcitysdachurch.org. Our services are open to everyone, come as you are. Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food. Regular Meetings: June 1- (Sunday) Early Morning Prayer (6 a.m.-9 a.m.) June 4 - (Wednesday) Prayer & Praise Meeting: 7:30 p.m. New Study Series: The Great Controversy: June 7 - (Saturday) Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Saturday Worship Celebration: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Our Children Ministries welcomes your children. Classes are directed by Christian teachers committed to helping children understand the love of Jesus by engaging them in interactive classes. —Pastor Terry Giles

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Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc @aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. Church Motto: “We are Christ-Centered, FamilyFocused with Power and Authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! PRAYER: Lord, we are thankful for the strong turnout of cooperators for the Riverbay Board of Directors election. We pray for Mr. Daryl Johnson, Ms. Leah Graham, Mr. Cleve Taylor, Ms. Linda Berk and Rev. Owens on their victories and that together with the other 10 Directors they can move this community forward having the best interest of the entire community at heart. We pray that all cooperators who sit on Board committees will work in tandum to ensure that the community receives all that it deserves. Most of all, we pray for a spirit of unity in Jesus’ name. Amen. Pre-Father’s Day Luncheon: Pastor Frank Jenkins will host fathers and their children on June 14 for a special luncheon just for dads! RSVP is needed to ensure enough food is available. This will be held in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 9, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Special guest performance by Anointed Punchline, you don’t want to miss this! Call 718-6440951 to RSVP. ALL dads will receive a special treat. Macy’s Charity Shopping Day, August 9: Faith @

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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. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship

Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Tomorrow, Sunday, June 1st, 11:00 a.m. – We invite you to worship with us as we celebrate our ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY in honor of the women of Community Protestant Church. Our Theme: “Kingdom Women with Holy Ghost Power.” Our Guest Preacher is Rev. Audrey Jones, Associate Minister, Friendly Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. All are welcome! Saturday, June 21st, 1:00 p.m. A very special event! THE NEW GENERATION YOUTH CHOIR CONCERT. Theme: “We Follow Jesus.” Donation: $15. For tickets and/or additional information, call (646) 2442746, (646) 515-2956 or the church office, (718) 862-9172. KUDOS to the Deborah Women’s Ministry Pre-Women’s Day Concert

featuring NYC WOMEN OF GOSPEL & SONG: Mrs. Keisha Washington, Community Protestant Church; Bishop Mary Freeman, Emmanuel Church of God; Rev. Lois Giles, Seven Lights Baptist Church, and Rev. Audrey Jones, Friendly Baptist Church. They were true to our Theme: “Kingdom Women with Holy Ghost Power.” Their heartfelt sermons in song inspired the audience and brought us closer to the Throne of God. REMINDER: Pastor Owens requested that we read and meditate on Ephesians 4:11-16: “And he gave some apostles; and some prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, unto the

measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” 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. —Evan Mitchell

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible Study will also be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. Prayer

service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:00 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, May 13 for the next Men’s Prayer Service. The First Lady’s Ministry invites you to their 2nd Annual Gospel Brunch on Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. here in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. The Ecstatistics is the invited gospel group. Donation for adults is $20, children 6-12 is $5. On Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m., the Diaconate Ministry will present the “Seven I Ams of Jesus.” All are invited to attend. Beginning July 7 to August 22, the church will have a summer Liturgical

Performing Arts intensive-day program for ages 6 – 17. This program will include daily Bible study, prayer and writing, African drumming, theatre, poetry literature, gospel music, field trips and games. Private voice lessons and piano will also be provided. The director will be Bro. Alfred Gallman who has over the past 35 years answered the need for dance, music, and theater training in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania tri-state area. Registration will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday beginning June 2 at 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at 135

Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level). The Liturgical Performing Arts Intensive program will end with a performance that will showcase their program experience. For additional information, call 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City Baptist Church

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Family Night: Friday night family

night is back. Come and have an enjoyable time for the whole family. Starts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer. Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 7533644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book. Two Day Trip Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22. Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. If you are interested, please call Barbara at (347) 603-7473, if there is no answer, leave a message. Seats are going fast so get your reservations & deposits/payments in quickly. Remember, this is first come, first serve. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

Co-op City Times / May 31, 2014

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

Thurs., Jun 5

Wed., Jun 4

Tues., Jun 3

Mon., Jun 2

Bingo 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm 31

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

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

Card Games 2– 4 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Basic Cell Phone/iPad Training 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bartow Ave. Senior Services Main Office

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group 10:30 a.m., Meet at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31

JASA CLOSED FOR SHAVOUT Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Social Dance Club Music by Cecilia Tenconi -

Every 2nd Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., Jun 6

Einstein

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

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

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Southwest Turkey loaf Jun Garlic mashed potatoes Mixed vegetables 2

Orange pineapple juice

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Alt: Egg salad

Chicken cacciatore Spaghetti Romaine avocado onion salad

Tues, Jun 3

Apple juice Barbecue chicken breasts Baked brown rice pilaf Kale w/garlic Alt: Veggie burger patty

Swedish meatballs w/beef turkey Brown rice pilaf Creamed spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Wed., Jun 4

JASA CLOSED FOR SHAVOUT

Date:

Apple juice Pineapple glazed Thurs., Pepper steak w/onions salmon Steamed peas & carrots Jun Zucchini rice pilaf Yucca with onions Winter blend vegetables 5

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad

Fri., Jun 6

Orange juice Roasted peppers Baked oregano chicken Spanish style fish Barley Cuban style yellow rice Steamed peas & carrots Sautéed string beans Alt: Gefilte fish

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips includes roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted (718-320-2066). The Big Apple Senior Walking Group - Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. meets at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Fridays, June 6th & 20th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses [rent, medical, etc.]. For more information: 718-320-2066. Dreiser Extravaganza – Monday, June 2nd - $2 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. - Presenting Fashions by the Knitting and Crochet Group and alluring fashions by Raymonde and the sewing circle. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets can be purchased at all 3 senior centers. Wednesday, June 4th, JASA Closed for Shavout. Prevent Identity Theft - Fraud and Identity Theft presentations by New York Police Department (NYPD), June 3, 11 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49; June 5, 11 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31; June 6, 1 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7. NYLAG - New York State Legal Assistance Group - Mobile Van, Thursday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - will be located on Asch Loop behind the library. Must call the JASA office for an appointment, 718320-2066. Wal-Mart – Friday, June 6th, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:00 a.m. Shoprite – Monday, June 9, $3 (2 hrs.). Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Empire Casino – Monday, June 16 & Friday, June 20. $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. 9-1-1 Museum and Memorial – Monday, June 23rd. $18. Tour time: 10:00 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. and Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. (Only 20 seats available). Father’s Day Celebration – Tuesday, June 10 – $2 (contribution for lunch) - 12:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 4. Sugar Angel Entertainment. Father’s Day Celebration – Friday, June 13 – $3 in advance & $5 at the door - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at The Bartow Courtyard. 2014 Senior Festival @ The Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, NY – Tuesday, June 10 - $50 members & $55 non-members. On arrival: Coffee, tea or decaf, scones or homemade donuts. Lunch (noon to 1:00 p.m.): Sausage w/ peppers & onions, franks, hamburgers, French fries, sweet corn on cob, watermelon, pasta or potato salad, ice cream. Beer & soda served noon to 5:00 p.m. Dinner (4:00 p.m.): Entrée selections: Chicken, beef or Tilapia, potato, vegetable. Includes Coach bus. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:00 a.m., Dreiser - 8:15 a.m. & Einstein - 8:30 a.m. - music, dancing & bingo. Please mention your entrée selection when registering for the trip. Sadie Hawkins Dance & Mixer for singles 50 years and better – Friday, June 20 – 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Tickets: $10 at the door, Gents night special – admission for 2 men for $10, $90 in advance for a table of 10. Bring your own refreshments. To reserve a table, contact the office (718-320-2066). Grandparent Connection – Grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, you may contact Hattie Lucas, 718-3790433, Ext. 2139, or 917-734-5935. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, June 17, 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.

Co-op City Times / May 31, 2014

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FYI: Meeting scheduled for MONDAY, JUNE 9TH, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” REMINDER: This is the last meeting until September…. NOTE: Final payment due for Baltimore trip. As noted below, there are seven (7) spaces available for the Canada/New England Cruise. If interested, please contact Jean and bring your deposit (or more) to the meeting. Glad to see Virginia Bolding up and about after her accident. Per Virginia, “you can’t keep a good woman down.” So true!!!.... NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore

Cruise & lunch w/shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)… $280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…Seats available….contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise –Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights… Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I-$1,438; Balcony: E-2$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N-$1,827; Outside cabin: I-$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — NOTE: There are seven (7) spaces available for our group. If interested, send your deposit, $350, NOW!...contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Wednesday, June 4—Bingo game in room 39. Admission $2.00. Time 1:30 p.m. for members only. Refreshment served. Tuesday, June 2—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $33.00. Rebate is $25.00. Slot play plus $10.00 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Einstein Loop, Asch loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Monday, June 2—Going to Villa Roma for “The Jersey Boys.” Price is $79.00. All payments must be in. See Ann. Music of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons.

Menu: fruit cup, minestrone soup, half chicken, london broil and tilapia and more, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Thursday, August 14—Going to City Island Crab Shanty for luncheon. Price is $28.00. Menu: 1lb whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of sole, bbq chicken with ribs, chicken parmagiana and snow crab legs. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein loop, Room 39 or call 718-379 9613 or in evening call Mary at 718-379-4899. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

OFFICE: We are open 2 days a week, Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. FLEA MARKET: We are now selling jewelry; many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢ each, 5 for $1;

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

Happy birthday or anniversary to everyone celebrating in the month of June. Tuesday, June 3rd, membership meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. There will be a Bingo and refreshments will be served. This is our last meeting until September 2nd. The Taj Mahal, Tuesday, June 10th. The cost per person is $33, casino bonus slot play of $30. Time of pick-up: 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop (library) and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your photo I.D (valid) and a casino card. Correction – We have made reservations to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Thursday, October 23rd. The cost per person is $79 — all seats are available. Enjoy the comedy drama of Breaking Legs and their delicious menu choice of fresh homemade bread, green garden salad,

Yankee pot roast, fried shrimp platter, chicken Parmigianino, crusted Parmigianino Tilapia, sausage with pepper and onions, baked vegetable lasagna , vegetable kabobs. To top off these delicious entrees, indulge in their famous dessert buffet of over 30 freshly-made miniature desserts and assorted cakes. Enjoy with your coffee or tea. This trip can be paid off in the amounts that you choose by October 10th. Send in any amount to hold your reservation. For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005, Loretta at 718-671-2958 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Please give a call to those in nursing homes or who are homebound. It is for health, and healing, as well as their well-being. Good health to all. —Lydia Ruas

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Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Summer Reading Challenge - Calling All Mad Scientists! Join us for some explosive fun in the Laboratory! (Community Room), Saturday, June 9, 3:30 p.m. Annual Book Sale - Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WEEKLY EVENTS (Subject to change. Call library to confirm) Game On - Mondays, 3:30 p.m. Click On - Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m Toddler Time - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Teen Lounge - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chess Club - Thursdays, 3:00 Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Teen Lounge - Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m.

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

Shavous, which we celebrate Tuesday evening, June 3rd, and Wednesday and Thursday, June 4 & 5, has basic message to the festival’s celebrants and to humanity. As the Festival of the Giving of the Law, it is dominated by the Decalogue, the Ten Commandments. Therefore, the message is not for the Jews alone but for those who now share in having received the Ten Commandments, the Decalogue, which commands people to be human. Therefore, in the giving, there is the obligation of the taking and accepting. Perhaps the gravest of problems is in the failure to achieve the latter. Human beings have been given a code of laws, a guide for honorable living, to respect human values. The Ten Commandments carry responsibility to make people aware of life’s

values, to respect the dignity of man. They call for a society that abhors terror and murder. It is in such a society that anything responsible for the sacrifice of life, under any circumstances, would be deplored and could not even be atoned for. If the laws had not been broken constantly, there might be a lesser reason for emphasis on Shavous as a major festival for Jews, as a carrier of a message for moral and human values to humanity. In all those aspects, there is the guidance in the sacred text, the Decalogue, that has become the property of mankind. It demands adherence to the human and moral values that retain the respect of mankind. They were ‘given’ and there is the expected ‘acceptance!’ In the ‘taking’ lies as much glory as in the ‘giving.’

Young Israel Shavous Schedule

This Tuesday evening, June 3rd, Young Israel will usher in the Festival of Shavuos, the anniversary of the Divine revelation at Mt. Sinai. It will be commemorated on Wednesday and Thursday, June 4th and 5th, with services held at Young Israel of Co-op City, 147 Dreiser Loop, (lower level of the Dreiser Shopping Center). Young Israel’s spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, will officiate and deliver the festival sermons.

YISKOR MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held on Thursday morning, June 5th, at 10 a.m. May our commemoration of Shavuos deepen our loyalty to and love of our great heritage. May it bring us closer to the day of fulfillment when mankind will have found its peace through the discovery of the moral law. Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel extend to all best wishes for a joyous and delightful holiday.

Community support for families in need

The Circle of Christ Church, located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level, is collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. The church also provides counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992 and leave a message. Someone will get back to you.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place(behind the Lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1718-379-6920. Note: New office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, May 30th is at 7:59 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, May 31st at 9:07 p.m. Coming Events: Saturday, May 31st at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon. Wednesday, June 4th, first day of Shavuot starts at 9:10. Thursday, June 5th, Yizkor service will be at 11:00 a.m. Holiday ends at 9:11 p.m. NOTE***Sunday, June 8th, Bingo at 1:00 p.m. Admission: $3. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome in our community. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor. Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift

for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call the office at 1-718-379-6920. We can accommodate you. Synagogue members, we need your donations in order to have a Kiddush at our Shabbot services on Saturdays. Please mail in your contributions or bring it to our office on Sunday. Rabbi Kronengold would greatly appreciate your participation in this endeavor. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. Mimi Berlofsky is home and feeling a lot better. Calls are welcome, 347-427-4526. Mildred Morgenstern has returned to Regeis Care Center. We wish her well. A very happy and healthy birthday with many more to come to Faye Breitbart on June 5th and Marshal Kristcher on June 13th. Dues for 2014 are due NOW!! Thank you. Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom. —Miriam Berlofsky

Based on the comments from the friends who came with us to Mount Airy Casino, everyone had a good time. We have been asked by many of our friends if we could go to Atlantic City next time. Therefore, the Men’s Club is going to run a trip to the TROPICANA CASINO in Atlantic City on SUNDAY, JUNE 29. The COST: $35 per person with a $25 slot and a $5 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by June 23. Seat assignments will be made on a first come basis. Please send checks to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman

Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. (PLEASE NOTE: PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED). Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. The Men Club is sponsoring a FATHER’S DAY KIDDUSH on June 14. All are welcome. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend Worship Service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y.10475 SUNDAYS: Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Regular prayer meeting and Bible study will also begin at 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY: Youth service begins at 7:30 p.m. The Annual Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 177 Dreiser Loop, Community Center. Tickets are available for anyone who would like to attend. Tickets: $20 for

adult and $10 for children 12 years and under. For more information, call 718324-0334 or 917-834-5877, 718-3204218. Focus: The hope of the church is to be caught up in the first resurrection and to be with the Lord forever. The bride of Christ will be privileged to rule and reign with Jesus Christ during one thousand years of peace. And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal

upon him, that he should deceive the nation no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled, And after that he must be loosed a little season. Revelation 20:1-3 &6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Revelation 20: 6 Satan will be bound and cast into the bottomless pit for one thousand years while Jesus Christ rules the world in righteousness. He will not be simply restrained as he is now, but his power and influence will be absent from the earth. People

who sin against God in that day will do so out of the wickedness of their heart. In addition, the knowledge of the Lord will be increased in all the earth. What glorious day that will be for those generations who are counted worthy to live in the millennial kingdom of Jesus Christ, the son of David! All of the redeemed, including the tribulation martyrs, shall reign with Christ as kings and priests. Since we are heirs and joint-heirs with Christ, the role of the church in the millennial reign will be to serve as kings and priests in His kingdom. See Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 1:6, 5:10. For further information, please call 718-324-0334. —Rev. R. Sibblies

Newsong Church is a new church here in Co-op City, and we're excited to be part of the community! We meet Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Bring your ticket with you for validation at our Connection Tent. We have a fully staffed children's ministry called Kidsong, as well as deaf interpretation during our Worship Experience. Here's a few things you can expect when you visit our church… At our church, we LOVE God, make no mistake about that. At our church, we believe in God's RADICAL, UNCONDITIONAL & UNWAVERING LOVE for us. At our

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

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

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

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