Co-op City Times 06/02/12

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2012 Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 22

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Save water by reducing waste, save money

BY JIM ROBERTS Co-op City will be paying more than one million dollars in higher water bills next year because of New York City’s water rate hike, but cooperators can reduce that amount by saving water and reducing the increase by lowering water usage.

According to Riverbay Finance Director Peter Merola, the 7% increase in NewYork City water and sewer rates in the coming fiscal year will cost shareholders in Co-op City an additional $1.2 million.

Last year, Co-op City’s water and sewage bill from New York City was $17 million.

There are many easy ways to stop water waste that everyone can help with.

Making sure that taps are turned off all the way so water doesn’t drip all day, and getting a leaking or running toilet fixed right away, will make a big difference in how much water is used each day by the 50,000 residents of Co-op City.

For example, a steady drip faucet can waste 180 gallons of water each day, at a

cost of $1.63. Even a slow drip faucet will produce 36 gallons of wasted water in a day. A fully opened faucet that runs all day long wastes more than 3,600 gallons of water in one day at a cost of $32.53.

And a half-open faucet pours 1,620 gallons of water “down the drain,” at a cost of $14.64.

A constantly running toilet can waste 6,000 gallons per day at a cost of $54.22.

A leaking toilet can waste nearly 250 gallons, or $2.26 worth of water each day, and even a trickling toilet can produce 30 gallons a day.

There are many simple ways that each cooperator can cut the community’s annual water bill and save everyone money each day.

Short showers save 5 to 7 gallons of water every minute, and filling the tub only halfway can save 10 to 15 gallons of water. Water-saving showerheads and (Continued on page 4)

Missing 8 year old returned safely thanks to CCPD

BY ROZAAN BOONE Quick action and superb investigative skills of the officers of the Co-op City Public Safety Department resulted in the safe return of a missing 8 year old girl to her mother in Co-op City on Wednesday night, May 30.

According to the police report, the mother said that she left her 8 year old

daughter in her apartment and went to the laundry room. Upon her return, she found the child gone.

When the call came into the stationhouse, Sgt. Nat Diaz, the supervisor on duty at the time, said that he ran outside and joined the other supervisors, (Continued on page 2)

Like the nation, Co-op City population is aging, according to Census

BY JIM ROBERTS The U.S. population is aging as the “Baby Boom” generation of the post World War II and 1950s era approaches retirement age. And according to the 2010 federal Census report, the same trend is occurring here in Co-op City.

Census figures for the 10475 zip code area – the great majority of which counts Co-op City – show that the median age of local residents has increased 10.10% to 45.8 years from 41.6 years over the tenyear period from 2000 to 2010. This means there are just as many people living here who are older than the median age as there are those who are younger.

The largest gain in age category of the population over the past ten years occurred in the 60-64 range, growing by 36%, from 2,082 to 2,839 in 2010. The largest decline came in the 35-39 range,

falling 23.6% from 3,015 in 2000 to 2,303 in 2010.

The population of 5-9 years of age fell by 21.8%, from 2,369 in 2000 to 1,851 in 2010. The other age groups that rose the most were: 65-69 years (up 30.5%); 8084 years (up 25.4%); 50-54 years (up 25.2%); and 45-49 years (up 25%).

The Co-op City area male population grew by 7% over the ten-year period, increasing to 17,258 in 2010 from the 2000 figure of 16,118. The female population grew by a slightly higher percentage, increasing by 7.76% to 23,673 in 2010 from 21,968 in 2000.

The largest male population increases by age came in the 60-64 years range (up 32.6%) and 80-84 years (up 32.3%). The largest decreases came in the 35-39 years (Continued on page 2)

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Open Board Meeting Wednesday; Newly elected Board Directors to be sworn in

BY ROZAAN BOONE This Wednesday, June 6, an open Board meeting will be held at which the five recently elected Board members will be sworn in and begin serving their 3year terms, and executive Board officers for the 2012-2013 year will be elected.

The Open Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, and all shareholders are invited to attend and witness the 2012 Board election winners take their oath of office.

The five candidates who were elected by the shareholders of Co-op City to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors this year are Othelia Jones, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn M. Turner and Al Shapiro. Turner is a newcomer to the Board, while the other four are incumbent Directors who won re-election.

These five individuals will receive the oath of office from Riverbay’s General Counsel Jeffrey Buss on Wednesday during the open Board meeting.

The meeting will begin with the approval of the agenda, followed by the presentation of a plaque to outgoing

Board Director William “Bill” Gordon who did not win re-election. Gordon served as Treasurer of the Riverbay Board during the 2011-2012 year. He was also chair of the Garage and Buildings and Grounds Committees and co-chair of the Cooperator Appeals Committee.

The 2012 Election Committee will give its report before the reading of the emergency resolution for the seating of the newly elected Directors. The new Directors will take their oath of office and the new Board will then proceed with the election of officers for the 2012-2013 year. The final item on the agenda is the election of the chairperson of the Board’s Audit Committee.

Last week, after the recount of the results from the May 16th Board election, the 2012 Election Committee, chaired by Director Eleanor Bailey and co-chaired by Director Evelyn Santiago, certified the results confirming the winners of the election— Othelia Jones in first place with 2,854 votes, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab in second (Continued on page 2)

Co-op City continues fight against ‘selective’ enforcement of state requirements for abatement work

BY DEREK ALGER Co-op City is moving forward in trying to eliminate the requirement to perform unnecessary and costly abatement testing and air monitoring work as

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto has introduced such legislation at the state level, after meeting with former (Continued on page 4)

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (left) and former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman (right) were in Co-op City this week meeting with Board President Helen Atkins (second from right) to discuss legislation introduced by Benedetto in the state assembly to eliminate the requirement for the costly asbestos abatement work in Co-op City.

They were joined by Director Tony Illis, who has consistently protested this requirement imposed on Co-op City which costs shareholders $4M a year.

Photo by Jim Roberts

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Open Board Meeting

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place with 2,459 votes, Francine Reva Jones in third place, 2,409 votes; Evelyn M. Turner in fourth place with 2,348 votes and Al Shapiro in fifth place having won 2,309 votes.

Among the remaining candidates, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver finished sixth (2,272 votes), William “Bill” Gordon finished seventh (2,257 votes), Leslie Peterson finished eighth (2,164 votes), Claudia A. Sampson finished ninth (2,003 votes), Herbert Moreira-Brown finished tenth (1396 votes), and Emanuel Armfield finished eleventh (1,241 votes).

This year, 5,007 votes were needed for a quorum. After the recanvass of the results of the May 16th election, which was held last Thursday, May 24, the 2012 Election Committee certified that in total, 5,299 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board Election of which 5,198 were machine votes, 67 were

stand-by ballots and 34 were absentee ballots. At the recount, all absentee and challenge ballots were checked and verified before being factored into the official count.

As was the case in previous years, the Election Committee, which also included shareholders Michelle Davy, James Estwick, Marjorie Helms, Deborah Henry, William Odom, Sonja Maxwell, and William Marquez, again this year offered a voting incentive to help ensure a quorum on election day.

The incentive, which was approved by the Riverbay Board, amounted to $500 each to be given to five shareholders, one from each section, who voted in the 2012 Board election and who were not indebted to the Riverbay Corporation.

The winners of the 2012 voting incentive will also be presented with their checks during the Open Board meeting on Wednesday, June 6.

Missing child

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detectives and patrol officers as the investigation began.

“We mobilized immediately,” said Lt. Chris Bulat.

Lt. Raymond Duran quickly checked the video surveillance tapes from the building’s lobby which showed the girl leaving the building by herself at approximately 8:50 p.m.

Concentrating their investigation outside of the building, the officers found 2 people sitting on a bench, one of whom had seen the child on Bartow Avenue just minutes before.

“We canvassed on and off property fearing this child may run into someone who would want to do harm,” said Lt. Bulat. “All the while, we had officers asking questions of the mother. We concluded that the girl was following her daily route to school in Manhattan via the bus to Pelham Bay to the 6 train.”

Lt. Bulat, Sgt. Diaz and Officers Theodore Wright and Crystal Peebles rushed to the Pelham Bay train station and questioned the token booth clerk.

“The clerk remembered seeing a small person matching the description of the child duck under the token booth and then pop back up on the other side just minutes before our arrival,” said Sgt. Diaz.

Census

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(down 24%) and 5-9 years (down 22.5%).

In the female population, the largest increases came in the 60-64 year (up 38.8%) and 65-69 year (up 35.2%) groups. Just as in the male population, the largest female declines came in the 35-39 group (23.29%) and the 5-9 ages (down 21%).

The biggest change in households came in the category of individuals over 65, which rose by 17.7% to 6,604. The largest drop came in the category of husband and wife with children, which dropped by 18.7% to 1,697 from 2,089.

The fastest-growing ethnic population over the past ten years in the Co-op City area is Hispanic or Latino of any race, which grew by 25.97%, increasing to 11,670 in 2010 from 9,264 in 2000. The Black or African-American population grew by 14.5% from 23,696 to 27,132 in 2010 and the White population dropped by 12.2%, from 11,061 to 9,705.

According to the figures compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, the total population in the 10475 area code increased by 7.47% in the ten years from 2000 to 2010, climbing from 38,086 to 40,931 in 2010.

Based on the number of total housing units shown on the census figures, Co-op City represents approximately 95% of the census statistics for the 10475 zip code from 2000 and 90% from 2010.

However, when the officers got to the platform, the train had left already.

“We notified 9-1-1 to alert the Transit Police and we convened with the 45th Precinct at Mobil with the mother and gave them all the information…” Lt. Bulat stated. “They called a level 1 mobilization.”

The swift response and the related investigation conducted by CCPD resulted in the child being picked up at approximately 10:45 p.m. by officers of the 19th Precinct at the 96th Street train stop in Manhattan’s Upper East Side where she gets off for school, just as the officers had concluded.

“We were one step behind this resourceful child…and I have no doubt she would not have been found when and where she was, unscathed, without us,” said Lt. Bulat. “Although we didn’t recover her, our quick response and actions and precise targeting as opposed to blanket coverage led to her speedy recovery…It was an outstanding job by the officers, supervisors, squad and dispatchers.”

FLAVOR ENT.

Sgt. Diaz said; “Collectively, CCPD did an outstanding job. The whole department came together and was able to determine where the girl was headed in enough time for the NYPD to pick her up at the 96th Street stop.”

In heralding the actions of the officers, Chief Frank Apollo of CCPD stated: “The fact that my department played a crucial role in the recovery of a missing 8 year old child is spiritually rewarding. The news has recently been dominated with children who have gone missing and as we are all well aware, some of these types of stories do not always have happy endings. But the diligence of my supervisors, officers and detectives, as well as an alert MTA employee and the officers of the 19th Precinct enabled us to bring this case quickly to closure and return a child home safely. My supervisors, officers and detectives are to be commended for it is their professionalism and perseverance that provides a blanket of protection to not only the adults of our community, but for the children as well.”

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Baychester book sale today The Baychester Library Association will hold its annual book sale today, Saturday, June 2 in front of the library at the Bartow Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As usual, a large selection of both hard and soft-covered books for children, teens and adults will be available. Please attend and support the library association.

NAACP Fashion Show Audition The second audition and rehearsal event for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza is scheduled for TODAY, June 2, from 2 – 6 p.m., at the new NAACP Co-op City Center, Rm. 36, Einstein Community Center. Neighbors, you are invited to audition and rehearse along with those that have already signed up.

Secure your place by participating and registering in Room #36, Einstein Community Center, 2-6 p.m. to secure your spot. We are pleased to have the assistance of renowned Fashion Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, as our consultant.

Please see our weekly article in this issue for more information.

FRONT PA G E

Riverbay’s Portico program enhances flooring choices for shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation is a participant in the Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses.

This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TriState Interiors located at 2925 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring 100%, while current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their choices if they choose to do so with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the difference of the upgrade.

According to Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, in researching the community’s flooring options several years ago when the carpeting that was used previously was discontinued, it was found that the vendor, Mohawk Industries, has a program that is designed for homebuilders, but because of the size of Co-op City, Mohawk agreed to extend the program to Riverbay Corporation as well.

“We felt that the products that Mohawk offered were better suited to the needs of the corporation,” said Boiko.

“We know what the shareholders like and would want and having worked with Mohawk in the past since they were also the manufacturer of the previous carpeting that was used in the development, we decided to go with their portico program.”

This new program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from—and which is a green product—as well as a Berber which has 6-8 different color

choices.

“From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in each category,” said Boiko. “Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them, will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.”

New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their vouchers towards other style floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood look style flooring, ceramic tiles, and the new Riverbay 9x9 developed specifically for Riverbay by Mohawk, as well as a whole host of other choices, Boiko said.

On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpeting/flooring, redecorate or change their existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program, which also includes the (Continued on page 8)

Health and Welln ess

Food Stamp Screening Tuesday A representative of the city’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) will be at the Black Forum of Co-op City in Room 20 at 10 a.m. this Tuesday, June 5, to screen applicants for food stamp eligibility. All are invited to participate. If you think you’ll qualify, attend and find out what documents are necessary. Please be on time. For more information, you may call (718) 320-8035.

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

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

Come on down and join the fun!

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

JASA Co-op City Senior Services presented its annual Health and Wellness Fair for the community’s seniors on Tuesday, May 15th in Dreiser Auditorium. Seniors received advice on health maintenance and nutrition from a variety of experts and received free screenings for high blood pressure, as well as massages to ease tension and muscle fatigue. The education was mixed with entertainment and seniors danced, won raffle prizes, and then enjoyed a performance by the Kahurangi Maori Dance Theater. In between all that, a nutritious lunch was served.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

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Saving Money faucet aerators save 2.2 gallons a minute.

About 2 to 3 gallons of water is wasted each minute when you run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your teeth.

Check all faucets in kitchens and laundries to make sure each has an aerator that can reduce flow by one gallon a minute. Your CSO office has aerators if you need one. Don’t let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen faucets use two to three gallons a minute, but filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse. Don’t run water to make it cold – instead, have water chilled in the refrigerator, ready to drink. Be sure to run the washing machine only when full. Save even more by using the short cycle.

On May 4, the New York City

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Department of Environmental Protection said that water and sewer rates would rise by 7% in 2012/2013. The DEP has been raising rates dramatically over the past six years to pay for massive construction projects to improve the filtration capacity of the NewYork City water system, which spreads all the way throughout upstate New York State, where the city’s water comes from.

The water bills in Co-op City and throughout New York City just keep skyrocketing.

In fiscal year 2006/2007, Co-op City’s water and sewer expenses were $7.6 million. In 2010, that expense increased to $15.5 million and for fiscal year 2010/2011 was a whopping $17 million, a 223% increase in just four years. By fiscal year 2012/2013, those costs are now estimated to

Asbestos

rise to approximately $18.2 million.

The overwhelming bulk of the community’s water usage comes from the residential buildings. For example, in 2010, of the $15.5 million charged by the city for water and sewer usage, $14.7 million of that was for residential use.

Because the water rates keep going up so much, they are consuming more and more of the annual Riverbay budget. Five years ago, water took up 6.4% of the budget while last year water accounted for 9.8% of the annual operating costs.

Water bills have been rising at doubledigit rates for several years. In 2007, the rate increase was 11.5%, followed by even bigger soakings of ratepayers of 14.5% in 2008 and 12.9% in 2009.

Between the years of 2004 and 2009,

the cost of the water and sewage bills at Co-op City soared. The total water and sewer charges to Co-op City in 2009 were $16.6 million. Five years prior, that bill was $6.6 million. In 2004, the bill on average cost $429 per year, or $36 a month, per each apartment.

Just five years later, in 2009, the Co-op City payments for water skyrocketed to $1,080 per apartment each year, or $90 a month, an increase of 250%.

Shareholders are not billed individually for water usage.

The city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said the continuing skyrocketing water rates are needed to pay for billions of dollars of improvements to the system required by the federal government.

“Since all tests have shown that there is no friable asbestos, this bill would relieve the housing complex and its residents of spending some $4 million annually on this unnecessary program,” Benedetto’s bill continued. “Furthermore, Co-op City is the victim of selective enforcement as no other development, similarly constructed, has been ordered to perform these tests.”

According to Kaufman, the State of New York should re-take the jurisdiction that prior administrations gave to New York City over Co-op City, a state Mitchell-Lama housing development.

The issue was further exacerbated when Riverbay complained about being compelled to file a $10,000 filing fee with the state for abatement work and air monitor-

ing, with Kaufman charging waiving the fee was not the main problem, but performing unnecessary abatement work to begin with was the problem.

An extensive report was prepared by Kaufman, utilizing the expertise of two former Commissioners of the City of New York’s Department of Enviro-nmental Protection (DEP) and distributed to members of the Riverbay Board, which proved conclusively that the floor tiles in Co-op City posed no hazard.

“We have performed over 70,000 air samples and not one of those samples came out positive, which shows conclusively that the mastic glue in the floor tiles is not friable and does not pose any potential health hazard,” Kaufman stated.

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Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman.

Benedetto’s proposed legislation follows Kaufman successfully gaining concessions from the city to reduce the amount of air monitoring tests required to be performed with flooring tile work, which resulted in savings of some $300,000 per year.

Co-op City, however, is still being required to spend some $4 million per year on asbestos abatement work when there is no hazard and no other buildings with similar floor tiling within the city are being forced to do such work.

Director Tony Illis, the President of the Black Forum, has been a driving force in protesting the additional, and completely unnecessary, financial burden such bureaucratic abatement testing requirements have placed on Co-op City residents.

“I continue to ask, ‘Why us?’” Illis said, “and I have never received a satisfactory answer. We are being punished by the selective enforcement, to the tune of $4 million per year, for this unnecessary work. I have been consistent on this issue and will continue to speak out on it in the future.”

Illis noted that Kaufman was responsible for conducting an extensive report, with the assistance of two former DEP Commissioners of the City of New York, in which over 70,000 air samples were performed and not one came out positive indicating a health hazard.

“The asbestos in our floor tiles is encapsulated in the mastic glue and is therefore, not friable or airborne,” Illis said, “so there is absolutely no justification or need for Co-op City to perform such costly work.”

Benedetto and Kaufman met in Coop City yesterday with Illis and

President Helen Atkins to discuss the introduction of the bill in the State Legislature and what steps should follow to try and eliminate the requirement for unnecessary abatement work on floor tiles in the community’s buildings.

“I’m grateful Mr. Kaufman and Assemblyman Benedetto care enough about Co-op City to fight on our behalf to try and eliminate selective enforcement of such an unfair, costly, and unnecessary requirement when it comes to floor tiles here,” Atkins said.

“This is clearly a major step forward and we should all applaud and support Assemblyman Benedetto and Mr. Kaufman’s efforts on our behalf,” Atkins added.

Kaufman has questioned why, since Co-op City is within the State of New York’s Mitchell-Lama housing program, the City of New York has been allowed to step in and force the community to perform unnecessary work translating into the equivalent cost of a 4% carrying charge increase.

Co-op City has been “selectively” singled out, according to Management, since February of 2005 when a DEP Inspector issued Riverbay a violation, along with a $10,000 fine, and since that time, Co-op City has been forced to spend between $3 million and $4 million per year for an abatement company and an air monitoring company.

Concerning his proposed bill, Benedetto stated, “Co-op City was ordered to replace all tiles in the 15,000 plus apartments and to conduct air quality tests for the presence of friable asbestos.

To date, Co-op City has performed over 75,000 such tests and no asbestos has been found in any of the testing samples.

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Convector leaks this cooling season We are now officially into air conditioning season and although this Memorial Day weekend was beautiful, it was also very humid, and high humidity increases the condensation of the convectors. A number of cooperators who complied with management’s request that we be given access in order to clean the convectors have voiced concerns about the fact that they experienced convector leaks this past week. In part, the leaks are associated with the fact that the convectors are operating more efficiently, now that they’ve been cleaned and are generating more condensation.

While the fact that some of these convectors are still leaking may seem to be disappointing, we should not rush to judgment about the effectiveness of the cleaning. The fact of the matter is that these convectors in most cases had not been cleaned in more than twenty years and the build up that takes place inside the wall of the drain pipe is similar to having clogged arteries, which is why the porters installed a chemical inside the drain pans, designed to help break up the slime and bacteria that forms on the inside of the pipe which will help to improve the flow of water that travels down the drain line and through the condensate pipe. It will take a little time for these strips or tablets to work so we ask that cooperators are patient with respect to this process.

There are other reasons why the cleaning of the convectors were important. For example, the break up of the particles that align themselves to the inside of the drain pipe helps to prevent the build up of mold and other bacteria that is not healthy, and the cleaning of the convectors and

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. replacement of the air filters helps to improve the air quality that cooperators breathe when they turn on their convectors, which is paramount for people who suffer from allergies, asthma and other related illnesses.

Some of the convector leaks that people experience are related to the condensate pipe inside of the wall, that the convector cleaning will not correct. In fact, in as many of the vacant apartments as our manpower allows, we open up the walls and replace the pvc pipe inside because over the years these pipes become warped and as a result lose their pitch and the condensate water will not flow properly down the drain line and will instead leak on to the floor in the room in question. We will try to re-pitch lines in occupied apartments that have had convector leaks repeatedly over the last several years for those cooperators who are in this category and are receptive to having their walls opened in order to facilitate this work, which, of course, will require plastering and painting once completed.

Please note that the convector cleaning that took place did not include the use of air guns or other equipment to clear clogged drain lines. If, while cleaning the convectors, the porters found the drain line to be clogged, a note was made of the condition so that said condition could be reported and followed up by the

Maintenance Department and arrangements can be made to have the utility men come back to clear the line. Please note that we are bringing on additional utility men to handle convector leaks and additional administrative personnel to answer phones in order to help meet the volume of calls received associated with convector leaks and if your convectors were noted to need the drain lines cleared and you haven’t had it corrected already, please contact the CSO Department in order to schedule this work to be done as soon as you can. Please note that in some cases, the drain lines are back to back with a neighboring apartment and clearing the line will require that the utility man gain access to both apartments in order to properly clear.

The Power Plant historically lowers the temperature of the chilled water in the more than 13 miles of piping that transport the chilled water from the plant throughout the entire community gradually, so that the lines become acclimated to the temperature change slowly, in order that the change in temperature does not shock the pipe and as a result, increase leaks. This process takes place over two to three weeks, therefore, we are asking that cooperators bear with us during this process.

As always, we thank you for your cooperation.

VOTER REG I STR ATI O N This year for the first time, Management has headed up a local initiative to encourage residents in Co-op City to come out to vote, not only in terms of participating in the housing company’s Board of Directors election, but also in the general elections for

politicians who govern our city, state and federal government. As a matter of fact, a review of the voting records for Co-op City from the Board of Elections has shown that there are approximately 20,844 registered Democrats and 1,091 registered Republicans residing here in Co-op City.

During the 2010 Democratic primary for Attorney General, 3,019 people voted; for the 2009 Mayoral general election for all parties and independent bodies, 9,036 people voted; for Democratic Mayoral candidates, 4,137 people voted; for the 2008 Democratic Civil Court judge election, 3,400 people voted and for the 2008 Presidential and Vice Presidential elections, 18,402 people voted. It appears that the Presidential election was an anomaly, but that was the case around the entire country not just here in Co-op City and there is definitely room for improvement.

Our point is that there is power in being a large voting block. Riverbay is a community of approximately 50,000 to 55,000 people, which is probably a conservative number. If only 60% of the residents were of voting age that would amount to approximately 33,000 people.

The struggles we face with getting the city and state agencies to do their fare share in and around the development would not be as daunting if there was a stronger voting block, which is certainly a statistic that elected officials look at and must respect when it comes to monitoring the services the residents in a given area receive from the above noted agencies.

Participation and involvement from the community is definitely paramount.

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Co-op City Times

Letters To The Editor

Vote for the most qualified candidate To the Editor: With the Congressional primaries scheduled for June 26, I have heard it said by some in this community that since Co-op City is a predominantly African-American community, we should have an African-American Congressional representative. I do not believe that that kind of thinking is the correct Democratic way. Remember, if the majority of this nation thought that way back in 2008, then Barack Obama never would have been elected

President. In that election, the majority of the voters in this nation did not make race an issue and did not vote for the man who most looked like them or who shared the same cultural background as them, but instead properly chose the man who they thought would do the best job for this nation, regardless of his race.

Eliot Engel, a former longtime resident of Co-op City, has served this community as an elected representative for several decades before being redistricted away in 2002. This year again, his

Congressional district has been changed to once again include Co-op City. Engel served Co-op City well during those many past years and I believe he will do so again if elected as our Congressman in November. But, regardless of whether you agree with me or not on Engel’s qualifications as a Congressman, it should only be the consideration of those qualifications which determine whether you vote for him or not – not his race or cultural background.

—J oh n R ose

my community, and I love living here, and am proud and grateful to have the privilege to serve another term on the Board.

We have challenges ahead, but I am confident, as always, that working

come package, which is printed in both English and Spanish, from their Cooperator Service Office (CSO).

Included in the package is a $5 complimentary smart card for use in the new energy efficient machines that are installed in the renovated laundry rooms.

ONLY the shareholder of record can pick up the welcome package and ID is required.

The welcome package includes tips on proper use of the new machines and dryers, as well as a few troubleshooting tips.

Shareholders are reminded that low sudsing, high efficiency or “he” detergents must be purchased as they are specially formulated for use in front-load and high efficiency washers.

Regular detergents generate too much suds which will cause the new front-load, high efficiency washers to shut down and automatically activate a suds removal

together for the best of Co-op City, we will continue to keep moving forward and continue to make this community the best place in the entire city, if not the country, in which to live.

—Al Sh a p ir o

process before continuing the wash cycle, thereby extending the time it takes for the wash to complete.

The new washing machines should also not be overloaded as this too may interfere with the clothes not being properly cleaned at the end of the wash cycle.

Coinmach points out that the washer performs best when it is filled with a normal load of clothing. Washing only one or a few articles of clothing may cause the machine to be off balanced which could result in it spinning for an extended period of time at the end of the wash as it tries to rebalance the wash and possibly finish the cycle.

Another tip that Coinmach offers is to leave the washer door open at the end of the wash cycle to allow air to circulate.

Shareholders should also check the labels on their garments before placing them in the dryers to prevent fires from occurring.

Category 1 elevator inspections scheduled On Tuesday, June 12, category I elevator inspections, which takes 60-90 minutes per car, have been scheduled for Building 17, 120 Alcott Place. The schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. – Car 1; 910:30 a.m. – Car 2; 10:30-12:30 p.m. –

Car 3; and 1-3 p.m. – Car 4.

On Wednesday, June 13, elevator inspectors will be conducted in Building 18, 100 Alcott Place, according to the following schedule: 7:30-9 a.m. – Car 1; 910:30 a.m. – Car 2; 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. –

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager Editorial Assistant

Laundry room update The laundry room in Building 14 will reopen on Monday, June 4, while Building 18’s laundry facility is scheduled to be shut down for renovation on Friday, June 8 with a tentative reopening date of June 29.

The locks to the lobby doors in Buildings 17 and 19 will be adjusted so that residents of Building 18 can use the laundry room in either of those buildings while their laundry room is being serviced.

Building 16’s laundry facility is scheduled to be reopened on Monday, June 18.

Once Building 18’s laundry room reopens on Monday, renovation of the laundry rooms in Sections 1 and 2 would have been completed, as work continues in Section 3 and moves on to Section 4.

Shareholders of record who reside in the buildings whose laundry facilities have been upgraded are reminded that they should pick up their Coinmach wel-

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Deborah Harris

Thankful for your support To the Editor: I would like to take the opportunity to once again thank all those who voted for me and gave me the chance to represent the people of Co-op City as a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors. This is

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Car 3; and 1-3 p.m. – Car 4.

On Thursday, June 14, inspection work will continue on the elevators in Building 19, 140 Alcott Place, as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. – Car 1; 9-10:30 a.m. – Car 2; 10:3012:30 p.m. – Car 3; and 1-3 p.m. – Car 4.

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 646.261.1761 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gang & Drug Awareness Forum Thursday in Bartow The Co-op City Public Safety Department, in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Riverbay Corporation, will present a Gang & Drug Awareness Forum on Thursday, June 7, 7-9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. All are invited to attend.

The guest speakers will be Sgt. Nybia Cooper and Officer Ralph Davis from the NYPD Crime Prevention Unit, and Officers Charles Mack and Ben Burgess from the Juvenile Justice Division Unit. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Guidelines for newly coated balconies • Avoid drilling/penetration through coatings.

• Do Not use steel/iron wires or screens.

• Do Not drag metal lawn furniture on terrace floors. Use plastic or rubber glides

on the bottom of legs.

• Avoid the use of metal ice scrapers or snow shovels.

• Clean floors using mild liquid cleaner and warm water with soft bristle scrub.

Rinse with generous amount of clean water.

• Do Not place indoor/outdoor carpeting over coated floor or any part of the coated floor.

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Public Safety Report The Co-op City Department of Public Safety presents a Gang and Drug Awareness Forum

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety presents a Forum on Gang and Drug Awareness for parents, teens and young adults of all ages. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The forum will be held on Thursday, June 7, in Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The forum features special guest speakers Sergeant Nybia Cooper and Officer Ralph Davis from the New York City Police Department Crime Prevention Unit. Officers Charles Mack and Ben Burgess will also speak at the forum. Information provided at this forum will be effective as a tool to identify and discourage gang violence.

This article will provide information about gangs for those attending the forums and other members of the community.

Providing the community with updated information will empower cooperators to be the first line of defense in the effort to eliminate gang violence. Parents, school personnel and the community as a whole will be able to identify gang activity. By identifying potential gang activity, the proper steps can be taken to eliminate it.

The single most important thing parents can do to prevent gang involvement is to listen to and communicate with their children, hear their concerns and problems. Attending

this forum is a good way to open up lines of communication regarding gangs even if no gang activity is suspected. This forum will be informative, as well as interesting. All residents with children or grandchildren between the ages of 12 to 16 should attend this forum. Parents will learn how to recognize gang behavior and children will learn the dangers of associating with gangs.

It is very important that parents always know where their children are and who they are with. Always be suspicious if your child suddenly begins associating with new friends that you haven’t met. It is a good idea to confirm your child or teen’s plans with the parents of the other children.

Carefully monitor your child or teen’s activity on the computer. Gang websites are becoming increasingly popular. Gang information is readily exchanged on social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram.

These websites allow people to communicate and share interests, information and photographs. Parents need to monitor the activity of children and teens who visit these websites. Parental monitoring and blocking software is available. Be sure security features are set so that only people who know your child can view their photographs and confidential information. Do not allow your child to set up any accounts

where you do not know their password.

Most sites will close an account at the request of a parent.

At first, your child may view your involvement as an invasion of their privacy, but in time, they will learn that this is being done because you care. Parents are most important in helping their child deal with social, educational and emotional stressors.

Parents should respect the adolescent’s feelings and attitudes.You can help your child to establish effective conflict resolution skills.

By spending quality time with children, gang activity is averted. The time spent together pays off in all aspects. It is very important for parents to get involved in school activities. Parent Teacher Associations provide an excellent opportunity for parental involvement in the educational process.

Watching or participating in sports serve as excellent alternatives to gang involvement.

There are numerous teen programs throughout Co-op City which offer constructive recreational and educational opportunities to the youth of Co-op City.

Education is the best line of defense in the elimination of gang activity in the community. The forum will teach people to differentiate between true gang activity and mainstream gang influenced fashion items.

Steps to prevent gang involvement will also be featured. Attendees will also learn how

to identify gang graffiti.

Riverbay Corporation will take steps to evict persons being identified as gang members who commit crimes within the community. Gang graffiti will not be tolerated within Co-op City. Community Complaints can be issued for persons caught defacing Riverbay property and include the cost of removing the graffiti plus an administrative fee. Any resident who is arrested for crimes committed within Co-op City receives a Community Complaint which includes a fee which can be automatically added to the resident’s monthly carrying charges. Fees double with subsequent violations.

Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Be sure to buckle your seatbelt, avoid distractions when driving and never drive if you have been drinking. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity.

It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Our Children Are Our Future Dear cooperators, There is an old African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Here in Co-op City, we should do everything we can for the children of this community.

Forty plus years ago when Co-op City emerged, the demographics were different. We now have families with physically active children. In order to keep them occupied in healthy, productive activities, their leaders must be given the assistance and tools that are needed.

The trees that have been planted are beautiful and they should be plentiful here in our community. However, if there is a choice between providing space for trees and providing space for our children’s sports activities, I would choose the latter. As we have seen, there is an enormous amount of space for trees and flowers. We see them all over Co-op City. There should be no lack of space for our children.

There are those who are attempting to do more for our children, but are not being provided with the facilities in Coop City in order to do so. We have track

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

teams, a football team, a cheerleading team, a tennis club, a filmmaking group, and more. The cooperators and the Board should make certain that the necessary facilities are provided in order for the groups to function successfully. The coaches and/or directors for these groups are paid little or no monies for what they do for our children. And, these activities are a deterrent to crime.

“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.”

The Riverbay Youth Committee recently co-sponsored a Teen Summit.

Leah Richardson, Michelle Sajous, Jerome Rice and Shirley Saunders did a fantastic job of organizing it. The youth in attendance had a choice of a variety of workshop in which to be

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involved, including: Self-Esteem and Body Image; Internet Safety/Net Smart; World of Money; Police & Youth Relationships; Learning to Lead – How to become a good leader; Professional Development; Pick and Roll – Obstacles; Building Healthy Relationships. There was even a workshop for parents. On behalf of the Riverbay Youth Committee, I thank all who participated in presenting this Teen Summit for our youth.

As much as I disagree with our policy of having a private police force, that being Public Safety, it is more beneficial to us and our children to have it. Cooperators pay taxes just like all other citizens of NYC and should receive the protection of the NYC Police Department. Instead, Coop City receives very few officers from the 45th Precinct and this is unfair. We need to show our strength by participating and voting in our community as much as possible.

Please note that cooperators will soon be invited to join several of the Riverbay Board committees, including

the Buildings & Grounds Committee, Commercial Leasing Committee, Community Relations/Seniors/ Handicapped Committee, Cooperator Appeals Committee, Contract Compliance Committee, Construction Committee, Garage Committee, Inventory & Purchasing Committee, Sales Committee, Security Committee and Youth Committee. Please take the time to review these committees and select one or two that you would like to join and when they are offered, you will be ready. I look forward to you being involved.

Until then, I encourage you to participate in community events and attend your Building Association meetings in order to meet your neighbors and to get updated information about your building and community. Should you be unable to resolve any issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety

(718) 671-3050

Mohawk wood floors that Riverbay uses in the apartments.

“All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TriState Interiors and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there, they can choose whatever they like from low end which is excellent carpet, to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly who will also install the carpeting for them.”

Boiko added that while the sharehold-

ers benefit in that they will get quality carpeting and flooring at discounted prices from Tri-State compared to other carpet/flooring companies, Riverbay also benefits in that the corporation will receive a rebate of approximately 2-4% of all annual sales which will go back into the corporation’s general fund.

“This program is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Boiko. “It offers quality flooring, it offers discounts and, at the same time, it offers a minimal rebate at the end of the year which goes back into the general fund so it helps to offset some of Riverbay’s expenses as well.”

Summer Youth Lottery Riverbay Corporation will once again be holding a Summer Youth Lottery for Co-op City high school and college student residents. Applications are available at the Administrative Office Reception Desk located at 2049 Bartow Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications will be only be available until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

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Thank you for your support My term as a Director on the Riverbay Board of Directors has been a very interesting and rewarding experience and I wish only the best for the new Board. I hope the Board, collectively, can come together for the best interests of the Co-op City community.

I would like to thank all my supporters and would like them to know that I intend to stay active in the community through my membership in various community organizations and as a

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Bill Gordon Treasurer

member of Riverbay Board committees.

I would like to thank Marion Scott Realty, Riverbay Department Directors and the hourly staff of the Riverbay Corporation, all of whom have helped me the past three years. The staff of the Riverbay Corporation, for the most

part, are hard working, dedicated, professional people trying to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities.

Finally, I would like to mention two special people: Helen Atkins, the President of the Riverbay Board for the last two years.

The President’s job is a lonely, thankless, full-time job and though there have been times I disagreed with Ms. Atkins, she knew she always had my respect. If she so desires, I hope she gets another term as President.

Othelia Jones, the Grande Dame of the Riverbay Board, and judging by her vote count, a lot of other cooperators here think she is special. Ms. Jones was my mentor on the Board and after three years I think now I can call her my friend. Ms. Jones has a passion for this community that cannot be matched and I cannot express the depth of my admiration of her.

Best wishes to the new Board and hopefully better days ahead for Co-op City.

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

Art classes will be given during the summer beginning on July 11. There

will be 5 weeks of 2 hour classes for adults. The cost for members is $30 and $35 for non-members. The time of the classes will be forthcoming in our next article. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who take advantage of this

opportunity.

Our art show at the Baychester Library begins on June 2. It runs for the whole month of June in celebration of Bronx Month. The theme of the show is “places far and near.” If you want to see beautiful artwork, stop at the library and get a catalogue which gives you information

about the artists and the names of each picture.

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

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia L och a nsky

Building 31 Association Thanks to Warren Mitchell, the Director of the Parking Facilities Department, for attending our meeting on Monday, May 21st. He spoke to the concerns we have regarding garage issues, and also enlightened us as to upgrades taking place within the co-op garages, such as speed bumps and cameras. He stated that all garages are monitored 24/7 and cameras are positioned near the entries to observe all cars leaving or entering. He suggested that if you have any concern regarding the garages, call the office to resolve that concern and make sure you get the name of the person you speak to.

Our Knitting and Crochet Cub is still active and they meet every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m., excluding nights when there is a general meeting. Joyce Hedgepeth announced that Sarah Abel is no longer instructing them and that she, along with the association, wanted to publicly thank her for starting this group and showing them how to create beautiful things with knitting and crocheting. She also wanted to let everyone know that they now want to share this art with the youth of our building so they are inviting anyone from age 12 and up who is interested in learning. Please come to their next meeting which will be held on Mon., June 4th.

Thanks to all who supported the association by purchasing a seat on the bus to Mt. Airy casino, Saturday, May 12th. All of the profit went towards the scholarship fund.

We have received only one application for our 2012 scholarship grant. If this applicant meets all requirements, we will be presenting this scholarship at our last meeting before our summer break which will be Mon., 6/18. Watch for the notice posted in the lobby. All association members are invited to come out and share this occasion and we are expecting our past honorees to come and share their scholastic experience with us.

A majority of the association members in attendance voted and passed a motion, that we, the association, make a donation of $125 to support the Boys and Girls Club.

This past week, Robert Hedgepeth, our association president, and Riverbay did a walk through in our building to pinpoint areas needing repair. You should see results of their findings soon. If you notice any area you think was overlooked, please contact either the association or CSO to make adjustments as needed.

Congratulations to our 50/50 winner Mary Randolph from A side and the door prize winner was Carmen Ponce from the B

side. Thanks to Carmen (cake lady) once again sharing the sweets at our meetings.

The last meeting before we break for the summer will be held Monday, June 18th.

Hopefully, we will see you there. This is OUR association and your support and ideas in all endeavors are needed.

—Ma r ilyn McDan iel

Assem b ly p a sses legisla t ion t o im p r ove a ccess t o vit a l r en t a ssist a n ce p r ogr a m s for sen ior s a n d in d ivid u a ls wit h d isa b ilit ies Assemblyman Michael Benedetto recently announced the approval of a legislative package aimed at improving and increasing access to the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disabled Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Programs.

The legislation emerged from Assembly hearings late last year to examine how changes in the administration of the SCRIE program have created unintended consequences for seniors in New York City.

Assemblyman Benedetto noted that the legislation would also provide translation assistance to those with limited English proficiency and additional help for individuals with limitations such as deafness, blindness, a speech impediment, or a cognitive impairment.

“For low income seniors and individuals with disabilities living on fixed incomes, the SCRIE and DRIE programs offer an extremely important benefit that protects them from being priced out of their neighborhoods,” said Benedetto. “Through the approval of this legislative package, we will make necessary improvements to the application process to maintain the programs’ effectiveness and ensure eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities can afford to remain in their homes and in their communities.”

Benedetto added: “Transferring the SCRIE program to the New York City Department of Finance has created a situation where applicants are currently waiting more than six months to receive any word on their applications. Flaws in the new application process have prevented eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities from receiving this important benefit and as a result have caused undue financial hardships to many seniors. This legislative package includes provisions that will make sure applications are processed in a timely fashion.”

The Assemblyman noted that it is unacceptable for those in need to be denied access to the SCRIE and DRIE programs because they cannot understand the application or cannot readily speak with agency staff.

“The Assembly Majority is taking a critical step to ensuring this important benefit is accessible to those who need it most by offering assistance with the application and recertification process in local senior centers, community board office, and community based non-for profits," Benedetto said.

Included in the legislative package is a measure which would require municipalities that have the SCRIE and DRIE programs to conduct outreach in the community to ensure individuals who may be eligible are aware that they can apply for the benefit. The bill improves the application process and makes it more user-friendly by requiring municipalities to implement procedures to ensure the application is reviewed in a timely manner and by requiring a mechanism to be in place that allows applicants to check the status of their applications.

Other important reforms included in the legislative package would direct municipalities that administer the SCRIE and DRIE programs to: • implement a plan to make SCRIE and DRIE application forms more readily available and authorize certain entities to assist in the completion of applications in community settings; and • create a system to ensure that DRIE participants are seamlessly transitioned to the SCRIE program once they are eligible for both SCRIE and DRIE.

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Registration at PS 153 for new admissions to K and 1st Gr. Registration for new admissions to Kindergarten and First Grade for the 20122013 school year is ongoing at PS 153, the Helen Keller School, and will continue until Friday, June 22.

Registration will only take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. In order to give the registration process the time it deserves, only a certain amount of numbers will be assigned each day and once all the allotted numbers have been taken, the process will stop or at 11 a.m.

Children born in 2007 will be registered for Kindergarten and children born in 2006 will be registered for First Grade (not necessary for those already in Kindergarten).

Parents/guardians must have all the necessary documentation at the time of registration or their child will not officially be registered. You must bring; 1. Your child 2. Your child’s original birth certificate 3. Doctor’s or Health Station’s record of your child’s immunizations

a. 4 doses of DPT b. 3 doses of polio vaccine c. 2 doses of MMR. The first must have been given after child’s first birthday. d. 3 doses of Hepatitis B (children born after January 1, 1993) e. Lead screening f. 1 dose of Varicella (Kindergarten children ONLY) given on or after first birthday 4. Proof of Residence a. Income Affidavit from Riverbay (listing everyone who resides in apartment). A

notarized letter from someone stating that the child resides at that address will not be accepted.

5. Previous school records, if applicable The following addresses are zoned for PS 153: Buildings 15-25, Asch Loop, Adler Place, Aldridge Place, Benchley Place, Bellamy Loop, Broun Place Townhouses, 100 and 120 Co-op City Boulevard and 600-620 Baychester Ave. PS 153 is located at 650 Baychester Avenue.

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

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

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

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Coop City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking

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

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-PerRide MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both

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

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option.

EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

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

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

tion deadline is Friday, June 22.

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

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

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

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

CHRISTMAS IN THE SUMMER TOY DRIVE to benefit Children’s Hospital of Montefiore

T’wa s a ll th r ou gh th e su mmer...

Sa n ta wa s ou t...

Br in gin g smiles a n d joy to ch ildr en th r ou gh ou t!

Sa n t a n eed s h elp er s b eca u se t h e E lves a r e on va ca t ion .

Don a t e a NE W, b oxed , wa sh a b le p la st ic O NLY t oy, a n d b r in g H olid a y J oy t o a ch ild !

Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund will set up a Collection Box at the Main Entrance to Public Safety, across from the Administrative Offices of Riverbay Corp. at 2049 Bartow Avenue.

This Drive Will End on August 24, 2012.

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On Guard Greetings, if you regularly stay abreast of the news, you no doubt have taken notice of the rise in missing and abducted children in America.

Now more than ever, parents and guardians must maintain an ever watchful eye over their children.

As a parent and a member of the Board of Directors of our great community, I urge you to arm yourselves with the tools available from our law enforcement agencies.

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Raymond Tirado One such tool available is an App created for your mobile phones from the F.B.I called FBI Child ID. This App enables

you to create and maintain a potable database of your children’s information, God forbid your child is abducted.

This information can be sent in seconds to the Center For Missing And Exploited Children and local authorities.

It will also provide excellent safety tips for you to keep your children safe.

We are fortunate to reside in a low crime area but crime knows no borders so always stay alert wherever you

may be.

To our new shareholders, welcome and take the time to familiarize yourself with your new neighborhood. Stop and talk to our CCPD Officers; They are a wealth of information about Co-op City, and to all, enjoy your summer and our beautiful grounds. If you see something, say something.

You may contact me at ccdirector @optonline.net; or by calling 718-3203351. Thank you.

Building 14 Association Here’s a quick update for our fastapproaching Summer Fun Day (Block Party) scheduled for June 23rd: Su m mer F u n Da y (Block Party) – All cooperators who have or plan to volunteer for the Block Party are asked to attend an All Volunteers Meeting on Sunday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. We will meet in Building 13’s Community Room. Activities,

assignments and logistics for event day will be the primary agenda items. This being our first Block Party, it is important that volunteers attend so that we are organized and prepared.

Anyone that participates in any of the activities will be required to sign a standard Waiver issued by Riverbay Corporation. Parents/Guardians will be

given the opportunity to sign the waiver in advance for children under 18 when circumstances will not allow them to do so on event day; more to come on this pre-registration process.

Again, there are a lot of activities planned for the Block Party, so parents and young adults are strongly encouraged to come out and help us make this day go

smoothly. Please utilize the following contact information if you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about the Block Party- theab14c@hotmail.com or call 917.612.1951 We hope that everyone had a fun-filled Memorial Day. Congratulations to all of the college graduates!

—J D Fer guson

Building 27 Association First of all, a big thank you to all our residents who took time to vote. We can’t forget the privileges we enjoy.

Our May meeting was well attended.

Our invited guest, Ms. McNeil, the Director of Sales, was unable to attend.

We hope to have her as soon as possible in a coming meeting. Residents have many questions about current policy of Riverbay concerning apartment moves and possible loss of equity in the process.

Is it true there are no more “AS IS’ apartment offerings? Is there “double dipping” on the part of Riverbay in the present situation of changes? Some are concerned about the number of sublets who may have been afraid to vote. Our finan-

cial report indicated we are in good fiscal shape. A big thank you to our very competent treasurer.

The report of game night was encouraging. Residents are enjoying the evenings and we hope more will take advantage of the coming game nights.

Our recent FREECYCLE night was another success and seems to be very popular and helpful for all attending.

Some Board members attended the Section five ‘Meet and Greet’ night which helps us to better know and cooperate with neighboring buildings. Those who attended the 45th Precinct breakfast at the Villa Barone Manor said it was a very good affair. Some representatives from

Building 2 Association We are asking all of our neighbors and friends to join us on Saturday, June 9th between 5 and 8 p.m. for a pre Father’s Day “Celebration of Our Men.” There will be refreshments and music - line dance lessons, belly dancing, card playing, dominoes and much, much more.

It will be held at the Building Association Room on the B side. Price of admission: $2. This promises to be a fun evening for the entire family. Come and bring a friend or neighbor.

We need your encouragement and support.

—C a r lyn J on es

the community and police were rewarded. This is a good way to cement relations with the local police in partnership with them.

Plans are going ahead for our “Children’s Day” on August 18th. We welcome any suggestions and volunteers to help prepare an enjoyable time for them. There is interest in trying to have an outing in the Fall and all suggestions are welcome about time and place.

One resident reported a noise complaint which he said went unresolved.

The dog issue came up again. We were reminded that all legal dogs should have a visible ID permit on them.

All residents are very happy to have

Alvin Rivera back as Porter in B building.

Our President urged us to be involved and aware of Riverbay changes. They can’t or should not change policies or procedures without us, but he says they do. There are still problems about Open meetings. Mr. Sweeting counseled all residents to stop making excuses and get more involved.

He expressed thanks to all who attend our meetings and encouraged others to come to the next meeting which will be in September.

Game night will continue during July & August. The meeting closed with a 50/50 raffle and refreshments. Best wishes for a very enjoyable summer.

—Don Doh er t y

Happy 10th Anniversary in Heaven May 8, 1949 – May 26, 2002.

Larry Johnson, Building 28B. Seems like just yesterday you were barbequing on the terrace.

Miss you and will always love you.

—You r wife, Sa n d y, a n d d a u gh t er, Nik esh a .

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to winners Francine Reva Jones and Evelyn M. Turner in the 2012 Board election. Their victory and the runner up sixth place finish of Cheryl Simmons-Oliver signify an encouraging degree of community support for issues they and the Coalition To Save Affordable Housing campaigned for.

They supported replacing the high interest, short term variable interest loan we now have, with the proposed HUD guaranteed loan with a long term and lower and fixed interest rate.

Their campaign declared that millions could be saved if Riverbay stopped outsourcing and employed Riverbay union staff. They called for a fair bidding process for a management contract to replace nine years of month to month non-contracted management by Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. They advocated for the transparency and accountability inherent in open Board meetings with gallery sessions.

IN T HE BE GINNING Tucked away in an easily by-passed corner of the Baychester Library is a dusty glass case containing an important piece of Co-op City history — a shovel that was used to break ground for Co-op City on May 14, 1966.

Among the spade wielders on that historic day were a number of distinguished state and city officials, as well as labor leaders: Nelson Rockefeller, the Governor of NYS; John Lindsay, Mayor of NYC; Abraham E. Kazan, the President of Co-op City;) Jacob S. Potofsky, the President of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (ACW) — who also headed Co-op City’s sponsor; the United Housing Foundation (UHF); Harry Van Arsdale Jr., President of New

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Bernard Cylich York City Central Labor Council and a UHF Board member; and Robert Moses, Chairman of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. Two thousand people, many of them applicants for the yet un-built apartments, witnessed the event which took place just north of Freedom Land.

A New York Times report of the event quoted Governor Rockefeller’s comment as he wielded the shovel: There are plenty of $100-a-room apartments in New York City but few indeed that provide good living under $25 a room. And so we are breaking ground today not only for the greatest housing project but also for our greatest effort yet to meet one of New York’s greatest needs.

President Potofsky noted that the projected carrying charges were to average $23 a month for each room plus an initial investment of $450 a room.

The Times reporter complimented the planners for providing homes in gardenlike setting on desolate 300 acres. And for valorously scrapping barracks-like monotony that makes most giant projects so depressing. The reporter found the diversity in building design will be relief from the red-brick badge of cheap housing and concluded with praise for UHF for providing a new lesson in creative unionism for social progress.

VISIO N This groundbreaking was the culmination of the vision of Mr. Kazan who as Director of the Cooperative Credit Union of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers in the 1920s under legendary unionist Sidney Hillman, spearheaded the first major housing cooperative in the nation just south of Van Cortland Park. He had also established a credit union, a string of diverse cooperative enterprises providing insurance, groceries, furniture, pharmaceuticals, optical, even milk delivery and electric power!

His overriding interest, however, was overcoming obstacles to building limited equity cooperative housing working people – like members of his clothing workers union — could afford. Land was expensive, financing for low-profit enterprises was scarce, real estate taxes were high. His prodding led Hillman to form a coalition of unions and civic organizations. They lobbied Governor Al Smith and in 1926, a State Housing Act was adopted — the first New York State law — to provide major 20 year real estate tax abatement for housing for low income families.

This abatement resulted in a major loan from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Inexpensive land was acquired. A Yiddish-language newspaper, the Jewish Daily Forward, pledged $150,000 toward a credit fund for initial equity, and the first building of the Amalgamated Housing Cooperative was completed in 1927. Abraham Kazan was its president and remained so until his death in 1971. The architect, Herman Jessor, went on through the decades to design Rochdale Village, Warbasse Houses, Penn South – and eventually the

biggest jewel in the crown of affordable, cooperative housing — Co-op City.

WH AT ’S A COO PE RAT IVE ?

“For Service - not For Profit,” and the Twin Pine logo of the cooperative movement are inscribed on the Amalgamated Houses. The co-ops Kazan helped build adopted the cooperative principles drafted by the weavers of Rochdale, England in 1844. They held that co-op housing was for living and not a speculative commodity. They stressed transparency; one member one vote; respect for all religions while remaining nonsectarian; politically non-partisan and non-discriminatory. The Amalgamated Houses was one of the first housing developments that broke the color bar welcoming black families in the early 30’s.

Kazan continued organizing and lobbying for adoption of new and improved housing laws. Such legislation provided easier acquisition of cheap land, additional tax abatements, etc. but lacked provisions for massive low interest loans.

Not until Kazan organized a coalition of New York City labor unions and established the UHF in 1951 were they able to win passage of the M-L law in 1955.

When subsequent legislation established the Housing Finance Agency (HFA), the M-L program had a funding arm. With the sale of tax free bonds, HFA financed up to 90% of construction costs. A building boom of affordable housing ensued.

Within ten years over 105,000 affordable housing units – mostly co-ops - were built. Co-op City was the largest.

M-L didn’t just provide affordable housing. It gave useful, well paid work to thousands of union construction workers.

Affordable housing and union jobs are as needed today as they ever were.

Building 13 Association We want to thank Mrs. Sheena McNeil, Director of the Sales Department, for answering questions pertaining to move outs, move ins, transfers and succession rights. The room was packed, however, all questions were answered. Mrs. McNeil took time to respond to additional questions after the meeting was adjourned. There were concerns about how apartments are handled upon moving out or transferring that involved the Restoration Department. We will try and confirm a date with them for a future meeting.

Neighbors participating and asking great questions made this meeting a success.

The next floor captain’s meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room. Our building was inspected and repairs are currently being done. Please do not deface your property. That’s right, your

property. Show respect for your home and your family and friends will do the same.

If you would like to be a floor captain, you are welcome to attend. Contact the Chairperson, Mrs. Santiago, in apt. 27C. Women Keep in g I t R ea l: The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

SUM M E R F UN DAY: On June 23, SUMMER FUN DAY will kick off from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with Buildings 11, 12, and 14, Riverbay Community Relations, in association with Bldgs. 9 & 10, at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place. Free refreshments provided while they last on a first come basis. Join the races, basketball, dance contests, name that tune and other fun activities.

All are welcome. All volunteers will meet Sunday, June 10, at 2:00 p.m. in

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

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

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

Good & Welfa r e:

We want to “Thank you” for attending our monthly meetings and for your continued support which makes our meetings interesting and meaningful. Our last meeting for the Crochet Class is Wednesday, May 23. We are going on summer hiatus and will return on Wednesday, September 5. Have a very happy and safe summer.

Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y —M

Bldg. 13’s Association Room. If you didn’t sign up, but would like to participate, join the meeting. We thank Congressman Joseph Crowley, Congressman Eliot Engel, NYS Senator Ruth HassellThompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop & Shop, Fairway Foods, Community Board 10, CCPD, NYPD Community Affairs, “Music with a Message” youth group, Zodiacs and JGC Basketball, McCalls and Bronxwood, BJ’s, Mr. Softee and Peartree Nail Salon for their assistance in making this event possible. Waivers must be signed by all to participate.

F UNDR AI SE R BUS T R I P t o M T. AI RY L O DGE C ASI NO : on Saturday,

August 18, leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Casals Place departing the casino at 6:00 p.m. The cost for the fundraiser: $40, bonus free slot play $25 and food voucher $10. Bonus is offered by the Casino and subject to change.

C O R R E C T I O N: You must be 21 to enter the casino and have identification.

Payment is due by: June 30. Money orders can be made payable to: Building 13 Assoc. Inc. For information, contact the Event Coordinator, Gail Sharbaan, at 718-6713801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com.

—L eslie Pet er son

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Paving a new path for ourselves Fellow cooperators, we have just been through one election, the recent election for five Directors to the Riverbay Board, and now before you know it, we will be voting for President in November, but before that, many will pop up in our community with free food expecting us to wave them into office without any assurances that they will do anything for our community. A friend of mine once asked, how many Democratic political clubs should a community have? He looked at me and laughed and replied one, while noting at the time that Co-op City had four. How is that possible? All it does is show that the community is divisive, and it allows elected officials to play one club or political organization, whether genuine or not, off against another, with we, the cooperators, being the ones who come up short. So, I say we should look closely at who wants to run for elective office and encourage new people to become involved because we can't continue the way we are with little to no representation, and candidates who arrogantly feel entitled to our votes as if they are doing us a favor.

Think about it, how often have you seen elected officials holding forums or speaking before groups in Co-op City?

More likely, you've seen our politicians go by in a flash at election time and treat Co-op City as if it was their personal or private playground. They don't bother to

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Tony Illis come around except at election time when they pass out free chicken and rice, and soda, and magically expect our votes, while not caring whether we are suffering. We have a Congressman who is leaving, who I think was a total flop.

In terms of our State Senator, I say, "What State Senator?" And we have a City Council member who is missing in action, who has two offices which are rarely open. We have been lacking a community center since the inception of Co-op City and it has been dangled as a possibility in front of us by a politician who came before the Board of Directors and promised that such a center would rise from the swamps, but, of course, it never did. This type of representation, or I should say lack of representation, is unacceptable. Instead of a community center, what have we gotten over the years, lo and behold, a motel, and everything else except a community center for our youth. Our elected officials, in the past, have gotten people all excited about the possibility and then, poof, we get nothing. Over the next couple months, I feel we should demand a serious search for individuals to run who we believe will really represent us and our

community.

I also vow that I will continue to write and demand that the state and city put an end to the unnecessary asbestos abatement work we are being required to do at a cost of a whopping $4 million per year.

Again, I ask, "Why us?" How did this start and why is it being allowed to continue, especially during these difficult economic times when it puts an unfair burden on cooperators, especially our seniors and those on a fixed income. It's outrageous! There is no reason or need for this work. An extensive study conducted by our former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman, with the expert assistance of former DEP Commissioners with the City of New York, proved conclusively that the floor tiles we use in Co-op City pose absolutely no danger or hazard to anyone. Yes, the word "asbestos" scares people, but the asbestos in our floor tiles is encapsulated in the mastic glue, and therefore is not airborne, so no one is exposed to it, and as such, there is no health threat whatsoever at all. If there was a threat or danger, then I ask why aren't all the other buildings in the City of New York with similar floor tiles being required to pay for such expensive abatement and air monitoring work? It doesn't make sense.

We as a community are being punished with the selective enforcement of this requirement, and I don't care whether the

city is blaming the state or the state is blaming the city, all I know for certain is that it is unnecessary and wrong.

Now that the dust has settled, we will be meeting to swear in five Directors to new three-year terms. I want to once again congratulate Othelia Jones on her reelection to the Board, as well as being the top vote getter in this year's election, and being my good friend. One thing I know for certain, Othelia truly cares about the concerns of the people here and is not motivated by any ulterior motive, which I can’t say about some others. I also want to thank Bill Gordon for the dedicated and conscientious work he performed as a Board Director.

I certainly didn't always agree with Bill on many issues, but I do believe he was sincere in his beliefs, and he also did a good job as Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee.

As for who will be elected to fill officer positions on the newly constituted Board, all I can say is "time will tell." I find it utterly amazing at the egos of some and the extent to which a few are generally willing to compromise all principles and any semblance of character or integrity just to have a title in front of their name. Like I said, stay tuned, time will tell.

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

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

Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Coop City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, 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.

Food St a m p Scr een in g A representative of the city’s HRA will be in Room 20 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, to screen applicants for food stamp eligibility. If you think you’ll qualify, stop in. Everyone is invited to

attend. Attend to find out what documents are necessary and if you qualify.

For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Goin g t o E m p ir e a n d Aq u ed u ct Buses going to Empire and Aqueduct Casinos. More details soon. So that we can best serve you, please call and let us know where and when you’d like to go.

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

Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Tony I llis

Broun Place Townhouse Association A special thank you to all the veterans who have served our country and to our current military personnel. We are grateful to you for your service to our country and we hope you enjoyed the Memorial Day celebrations given throughout the country in your honor.

We also thank all the families of our veterans and current military personnel for the sacrifices they have made in the absence of their loved one/s. To those currently serving, we pray you return home speedily and safely. If you know of a family who has a loved one currently serving, let us all reach out to them to see if there is anything we can do to help. It does not have to be anything extravagant; just let them know

that you are there to help in any way you can. It is something we can all do to show our appreciation.

Our Association meeting scheduled on Thursday, May 24th, was cancelled due to inclement weather. We apologize for such short notice. Anyone who has ever submitted their phone number on our Sign-in sheets at any meetings was contacted. We also had a notice posted on the door at the Bartow Center informing anyone who went to the meeting and had no knowledge of the cancellation.

The next and last meeting is scheduled on Thursday, June 28th, at 7 p.m. in Room 31 at the Bartow Community Center. This is a very important meet-

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The Buildings & Grounds Dept. has begun planting flowers in everyone’s yards. If you do not want them to plant your flowers, you may contact them at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3425.

If you have any complaints, the first line of contact is Ms. Vanessa Aldea, our CSO Officer. Her number is 718320-3300, Ext. 3408. If after a reasonable amount of time you get no

response, contact me or our Vice President, Ms. Roberts. We will do whatever we can to assist you in resolving your issue/s.

If you observe any suspicious activity, please call 9-1-1 first; then contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050.

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

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Looking out for our Cooperators Boa r d Welcom e woods yet. However, The numbers have been finalized. Director’s Viewpoint please know that we’re Therefore, I would like to officially welcome one step closer to getting Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva Jones, the new loan.

M a ll Pla n s Othelia Jones, and Al Shapiro back to the Board. And, I would like to officially welcome As mentioned before, Evelyn M. Turner to the Board.

I said that the Board should reach out and get Now, we have a lot of projects at hand. your opinion on our mall development plans.

So please, let’s do our best to conduct good However, first, let’s clear up some confusion. business and to make Co-op City a better These new projects will be funded solely by place to live. any developer that wants to do business here.

Sex O ffen der s And, none of our properties will be sold.

I was assured that our lawyers would do Therefore, with this understanding, I want their best to develop a new policy for sex to reach out to you and ask for your opinion on offenders as soon as possible. So, you can be these malls. In other words, what do you think assured that strenuous efforts will be made to that we should do with our malls? Also, if we get a proper policy in place very soon. could expand these malls, what type of stores and busiM old nesses do you think would be good here?

Numerous allegations have been made about mold Now, there is an empty lot on Co-op City Boulevard being in a lot of the apartments here. However, I have and Bartow Avenue next to Garage 5. What do you not received one complaint in regards to this matter. I think should happen to that big empty lot? What about want all of our cooperators to live in a decent and a the malls in Section 5 and Dreiser? What features, new proper apartment here. Plus, I do not want anyone here businesses, or new developments would you like to see to be able to prove that we, Board members, are not for these malls? looking out for everyone here.

How about the waterfront along Co-op City So, I would like for anyone here to please call our Boulevard? This is a long stretch of property. Plus, we Cooperator Services Office immediately if you have can probably go up in size, if everything is okay. mold in your apartment. And, please make an appointTherefore, how do think that this property should be ment with them so that we can end any and all accusadeveloped? tions regarding this matter. Also, as a last step, please Thinking about increased revenues for the future, I send a message to me if you are having difficulties in think that we should consider developing an indoor getting this matter resolved. amusement park along Co-op City Boulevard. Our H UD In sp ect ion overall costs to run Co-op City are not going to go I know that there were numerous questions about down. Therefore, now is the time to start planning for possible inspections from HUD. At one point, severthe future. Now, I can imagine that some of you will al people thought that we would never be able to get come up with some really good ideas for these sites. through a HUD inspection. Well, things have Therefore, I would like to encourage everyone here changed now. And, HUD is going to let the NYS to get involved and let me know what you think.

Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency Bottom line: I hope that everyone can clearly see inspect our property. that efforts are being made to be as transparent as So, with that understanding, we have jumped over possible. And, as promised before, efforts are being one big hurdle. Now, we’re not completely out of the made so that you can have a say on what’s going on

Daryl Johnson

Building 32 Association Please mark June 20 on your calendars as this is your Building Association’s last meeting before our summer hiatus, and it will be special.

We are hosting a Cash for Gold fundraiser. Have you lost one of a pair of silver or gold earrings? Don’t hold on to it. Bring it to our meeting at 7:30 p.m. rear lobby of Building 32B (4160 Hutch. Rvr. Pkwy.) and sell it! Don’t want relatives fighting over your jewelry when you are gone? Bring it to our meeting, sell it, and take a vacation with the proceeds. The company you will be dealing with is both licensed and bonded. Bring your gold, silver diamonds, watches, dental work - and a Photo ID - and put money in your pocket. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. Bring friends and relatives as the more the merrier. As usual, light refreshments will be available, we will have our fifty-fifty, and a door prize.

Flyers will be posted throughout Building 32. For additional info., you can contact Ms. Smith at 718320-0829.

In addition, our Atlantic City trip is scheduled for July 28. We are going to the Showboat Casino, where you will receive $20 in slot machine play. Tickets are $33, and you will receive snacks coming and going. We had a great time last year, so let’s do it again. There are flyers posted; for additional info., you can contact Ms. Bailey at 718-379-7754, or Ms. Rankin at 718-379-0910. Please make out your checks/money orders to Building 32 Association and don’t forget to bring government issued photo I.D. so that you can collect your bonus. Final payment is due no later than July 5.

Building 32 Association is still in need of a working large screen television so that we may have movie matinees in our meeting room. Please think of us when you purchase your new 50 or 60 inch TV and have a smaller television you are tired of. Hoping to see a lot of our new cooperators, and our stalwart longer-term cooperators, at our meetings and events. Plans for our trip to the Westchester Broadway Theatre are in the works.

—L or n a Sm it h

A M essa ge fr om t h e C .S.O . Dep t : Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming constantly at all hours... these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

in this community.

Nevertheless, this is the way that Board members should work with their community. There’s transparency, openness, and respect. And, everyone should have a chance to talk and get to know the Board members.

Sa fet y Con cer n s Imagine how you would feel if someone you let into your building committed a crime against you? Yes, you were being kind to the person. However, their main goal was to violate you.

Now, with this point, I would like for you and your family to please consider your actions before you go into your building from now on. Why did that person run into the lobby as soon as they saw you? Why don’t they have their own key to open the front lobby door?

No key? Why didn’t they press a button to an apartment if they had a true purpose here?

Listen, please don’t allow yourself to become a victim of a crime by letting complete strangers into your building. You need to think of your safety first before you let a complete stranger follow you into a building.

While we’re on this issue of safety, I would like for everyone to please consider your safety if you decide to carry expensive electronic equipment with you. As you’ve read, there have been numerous youth and adults in the city who have been mugged for their iPhones and their expensive headphones. So, I would like for everyone to please be careful if you decide to carry expensive electronic equipment with you.

Also, please consider the sound educational articles from our Public Safety force in reference to protecting yourself and your family.

Thank you.

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

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

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

Thank you.

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African-American Association Schola r ship Awar ds Pr ogr a m – At the Association’s general membership meeting on Saturday, June 9, 4 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15, two high school seniors will receive a $400 scholarship award in our Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony.

Their families are also invited to attend. The submission deadline was May 30th. In our efforts to maintain contact with former scholarship recipients, they are also invited and encouraged to attend.

Co-op C ity Fa ir – Look for us at the Co-op City Fair on June 19th.

C E M OTAP – Members of the Association attended a meeting of the Committee to Eliminate Media Offensive to African People, where members of the WBLS 107.5 FM radio program “Open Line” – Bob Slade, James Mtume, Bob Pickett – discussed the issues regarding the ending of their 98.7 KISS FM show, stating

that the lease had expired and the station owners decided to lease it to ESPN, due to low ratings. It was further discussed that the Arbitron and Nielson ratings were probably inaccurate as there were very few AfricanAmericans who were surveyed and it is believed that it was done to discourage vital communications to the African-American community; and also for the money. The “Open Line” hosts will follow up with solutions in the very near future.

The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the Association and we encourage you to participate: C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – Next class: June 11th in Dreiser Center, Room 15, 7:00 p.m. Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and much more. Call 718-379-5555.

The date of the June General Membership Meeting has been changed to Wednesday, June 27 – the time and place remains the same, 7 p.m., Rm. 8, Dreiser Community Center. The next Executive Committee meeting is June 12 at 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8, Dreiser Community Center.

We sincerely hope everyone enjoyed the Memorial Day Weekend and took the time to remember all our uniformed service members. Now, the NAACP has developed a website to honor African/American History. The site asks thought-provoking questions. Test your knowledge of our electoral history. Take our, “This is My Vote Elections Quiz” today: http://action.naacp.org/take-our-quiz.

Regarding voting in New York, two poll officials will compare a signature on the poll book and compare the signature with the

signature on the registration poll record to verify signatures. If the signatures match, the person will be permitted to vote. A photo ID will not be required. If a voter's name appears in the computer-generated registration list with a notation indicating that the voter's identity was not yet verified as required by law, the voter will be able to vote only if he or she shows one of the following: 1 - A driver's license or Department of Motor Vehicles non-driver photo ID card or other current and valid photo identification 2 - A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and believes voting is the major tool for change.

E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history essential for the survival of people of color. 718-379-5555.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2.

Call Meena Sharpe-Hicks, 718-671-8364.

Busin ess Oppor tun ity Wor kshop – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. RSVP for free tickets; Kevin Lambright, 646-721-8185.

J ob /E nt r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op Pr ogr a m – Meets every first Thursday.

Next meeting: June 7th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Facilitator: Roger Toppin, 718-320-1424.

C h ild r en ’s Su mm er Da y C a mp – Thank you for registering your child for July and August. We are fully booked.

J u st ice for R a m a r ley G r a h a m –

Ramarley Graham was an 18-year-old who was slain on 2/2/12 by a NYC police officer who broke into the apartment where he lived and shot him. Weekly Thursday vigils from 6-8 p.m. at 749 E. 229th Street and march to the 47th Precinct, Laconia Ave. and 229th St., will continue until July 19th.

Gener a l M ember ship Meeting – The next meeting: Saturday, June 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—Fr a ncine R . J ones

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP More models are needed for the September 29th NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza. Today is the meeting to sign up: from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Einstein Community Center, Room #36.

The Fashion Show clothes and accessories are from the following designers: Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and Wendy Williams’ shoes.

Designer accessories will also be used. Join in on the fun and pick up tips to make the most out of your personal and professional presentation. Call L. Townes at (718) 3793504 for tickets. All of our officers, Executive Committee and members are asked to fill at least half a table. Members are asked to sell at least ten raffle books.

Raffle books may be obtained by calling J. Brown at (718) 671- 8915.

The Freedom Fund Committee needs everyone selling advertising for the journal. Journal forms may be obtained by calling E. Donnley at (718) 379-1297 and M. Mc Cants At (718) 671-9689. All of the above may be obtained at our meetings, too. Purchase your tickets early for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza, a sell-out is expected. The program includes the luncheon, fashion show, DJ and live entertainment. The tickets are $85 per person.

Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or evalazaar@gmail.com. That is the best way to convey questions or bring news.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop R E M I NDE R ! The last RETIREES’ GENERAL MEETING will be on Wednesday, June 6, 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium A, because we are going on vacation (July and August).

We will resume our General meetings on Wednesday, September 5.

AT T E NT I O N! The RETIREES’ SENIOR OUTING is Sat., June 9th and the bus will be available on Dreiser Loop (across from deli) for BOARDING AT 7:45 a.m. – DEPARTURE, 8:30 a.m. SHARP! The RETIREES’ 40th ANNUAL LUNCHEON will be held at the beautiful Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $75.

Our illustrious Honorees are: Bronx Democratic Leader – Chairman Carl E. Heastie; Business Leaders - Ayris Granby and Patricia Myers; Community Leaders - Shirley Saunders and Francine

Reva Jones; and the RETIREES Appreciation Awardees are Paisley Harvey and Regina Usher. The musical entertainment will be provided by the notable CAROL/AD Productions. (Pick up your tickets from Beverly Waller/Ida Morton.)

NOTE : A WILDWOOD SEAFOOD FEAST! Sept. 24-27, (4 day/3 nights).

Price $370/double and $450/single.

Package includes 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including one All You Can Eat Seafood Feast Buffet, featuring a DJ for a fun-filled evening of musical entertainment, plus one more All You Can Eat Casino Buffet dinner, and then another fantastic dinner at a local waterfront restaurant. Also, you’ll receive a Welcome Party Pak and a trip to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. We’ll visit the Washington Street Mall for shopping, the historic

town of Smithville Village with over 40 quaint shops, and then stop at Wildwood’s Famous boardwalk.

However, en route home, there will be a 2nd visit to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. A deposit of $100 due IMMEDIATELY, followed by $100 payments: June 20th, July 20th, and FINAL payment of $70 due August 10th. (Contacts: Eleanora Jones, 718671-5707/Harman Leacock, 718-6719610).

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation. (Van5:30 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) • Sun., June 24th, 7:00 p.m. – NATALIE COLE – Lehman College - $81.

After 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, see Committee Members in Clubroom 19.

After 6 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

G OO D AND W E L FAR E : We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life.

“Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!”

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

On Wednesday, May 23rd, the WELCOMING Committee had a Meet and Greet for the new members. We hope that they now know a little more about the RETIREES’ organization and the many committees available for new members with fresh ideas. Remember, ‘each one bring one.’ “ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

—Cla udette Davis

CCLL L a t e M a y ga m es r esu lt Jack Price pitched a complete game shutout with 9 strikeouts as the Vinnie Carter Blue Jays blanked the Atlas Restoration Corp. Cyclones, 4-0.

Gabriel Cuilan handled the catching duties. The hitting stars were Jestin Martinez and Lorenzo Nelson who had a big double scoring the insurance runs.

Lorenzo also made several unassisted outs at first base to preserve the win, and shortstop Coley Ulawrence made a spectacular diving catch on a fly ball to end a Cyclone rally.

The Atlas Restoration Corp. Cyclones came back on their next game with a big win against the first place Astor Padres, 3-2. Earlier in the game, Johandy Hernandez hit a single to left field scoring Sajay Singh, which tied the score.

The Padres would then take the lead, 2-1.

In the bottom of the sixth, a pitch hit Jonathan Garcia and Tyrique Kinnes walked. Bryan Grant then hit a Texas League single scoring Jonathan for the tie and advancing Tyrique to third base.

Adonis Ortiz came to bat, and with a 2-1 count, the next pitch went wild which allowed Tyrique to race home with the winning run.

In the second meeting of the Co-op City Junior Division teams, the lead was exchanged several times as the Atlas Restoration Corp Yankees vs. the Timpson Trading Corp. Angels game ended appropriately in a tie. In their half of the last inning down by two runs with runners on first and second and two outs, the Angels’ Christitan Delvalle hit a frozen rope double to centerfield scoring

two runs. Yankee’s pitcher Brandon Nazario then struck out the next batter to maintain the even score. Starting pitchers Devon Hodge and Ryan Mendez had to be both removed after reaching the limit pitch count.

On the following day, the Atlas Restoration Yankees then went on to overwhelm the Astor Giants as the Yankees Elijah Miller pitched a gem of a game with 4 strikeouts for the win. Reliever Brandon Nazario got the save. Elijah aided his endeavor with 2 doubles and 3 RBI. Causative to the offense were DJ Skinner, 2 RBI, Wyatt Torres, 1 RBI, doubles by Ajay Singh, Vijay Singh, and singles by Aidan Gomes and Devon Hodge.

The Co-op City Atlas Restoration Royals crawled back to edge out the Astor Giants, 13-12, during the Jr. Major

Interleague play. With the game tied, Samuel Collazo walked, stole 2nd and 3rd and scored the winning run on Jie Lin’s RBI. Contributing to the hits barrage were Bryan Baez, 3 for 3, 5 RBI’s, Daniel Pabon, 2 for 3, 3 RBI’s with a bases loaded triple and Samuel Collazo, 1 for 1, 1 RBI. Elias Morales pitched 4 innings and struck out seven batters.

The First Annual Everod Jefferson Memorial Softball game will be held on Fathers Day, June 17 at the LL fields.

The CCLL sends its best regards to former Board Member Irwin “Topper” Toplitsky who has been hospitalized at the Montiefore Hospital. Get well soon and join us at the games.

—H ect or Aya la

National Council of Negro Women General membership meeting is back on schedule. The second Sunday of the month, we meet at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. Our next meeting is schedule for Sunday, June 10, which will be our last meeting before we close for the summer, July and August.

Members, please come out and be part of the 2012/13 Executive Board election.

Fund Raising Committee is looking for 2/3 members to join. Help us plan events for 2013. Should you have any interests we would like to hear from you.

Our next FRC meeting will be Monday, June 4, in Room 14 at 10:00 a.m. Please come out and join us!!!

R em in d er : Members who would like to donate canned goods and manual can openers, our next collection will be at our

next General Membership meeting on Sunday, June 10, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Dreiser, Room 11. Items donated will go to Phipps Town and Country Residence Home.

Our Graduation Committee has dates for the graduations for the Co-op City schools. Truman’s award ceremony is June 6, at 6 p.m. at Truman, therefore we need a presenter ASAP. Please call Ms.

Melton, 917-399-2643, for the dates /location. We need volunteer presenters.

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

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

Happy birthday to our June members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

Zodiacs Track Club On Saturday, May 20th, we competed in the Youth Challenge Series #3 at Icahn Stadium (Randall’s Island), which hosted the trials for the Adidas Grand Prix for 7 & 8 years old fastest kid in the 100 meters and the Youth Girls and Boys 4 x 400 meter race. The lead off athlete for the 4 x 400 youth girls relay was tripped and fell to the ground, one official tried to stop the race, but when he notified the starter, there was no more bullets in his piston (to stop a race, the starter shoots his piston a second time). At this time, our athlete got up and started running and the officials let the race continue. The other girls were too far for our athlete to catch. A protest was issued and the committee/director of the Adidas Grand Prix will allow our Youth Girl’s relay team to

compete at the Adidas Grand Prix. The Zodiacs Track Team thanks Meet Director of the Youth Challenge Louis Vazquez and the Meet Director of the Adidas Grand Prix.

On Saturday, May 26th, Zodiacs hosted the Elizabeth Gaynor/Robert Taylor Track Meet Invitation and it was a great success. We had plenty of food and we were blessed with good weather. Some of the best teams from the Tri-State area competed and performed well. I thank the following teams for participating: Metro Eagles Track Club (TC), Jeuness TC, Envy TC, Ruff Kutz TC, Metropolis TC, Quiet Storm TC, New Horizon TC, Awesome Power TC, Truman HS, New Horizon TC, Extreme Runners TC, East New York Impalas TC, Bronx Tigers TC,

Equality Charter School, Speedy World TC, Rising Stars and Success Academy Charter School. Special thanks also to the out of town teams: Team East Orange, Morris County TC and Bergen County TC and the many local and out of town unattached athletes. And to the coaches of the Ruff Kutz TC, Bronx Tigers TC, Envy TC and Rising Stars TC for lending a hand to make the meet a success. If I miss anyone, please charge it to my head, not my heart.

Also, special thanks to the Zodiacs alumni and officials who set up the races, no easy task organizing over 400 children for their events, (3000 meters, 1500m, 800m, 400m, 200m, 100m/finals, babies’ race, shot put and long jump. All races were finished by 5:00 p.m.

Our staff, parents and friends worked extremely hard to make this meet a success. It was a total team effort and we appreciate it.

Join one of New York’s top track and field teams. We compete all year round in multiple events from Cross Country to Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718679-2060 or Co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WAT CLT@AOL.COM or visit our web site www.ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —W in st on Din k ins

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Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The official Riverbay Board of Directors Election Results 2012 came out and our President Evelyn Turner came in 4th instead of 5th. How happy was she? Very happy. The club once again thanks all of you who voted for her.

The club will have their general meeting on Tuesday, June 5th at 7 p.m.

in Room 35, Einstein Community Center. Everyone is welcome to attend and join our club. This is a big year for voting, and we need all the help we can get to get people registered to vote.

We have several fundraisers coming up. On Saturday, June 9th, we will have a space on the Greenway in Section 1 for the Caribbean Heritage Month

Celebration, selling food and Obama tee shirts and buttons. Come down and enjoy the fun.

On Friday, June 29th, we along with the KIDBIZ2000 will be sponsoring a bus trip for kids going to the Quassy Theme Park in Middlebury, Conn.

Tickets are $25 for children and adults.

There will be 2 pick-up locations in Co-

op City. Call Lisa for more details at 718-825-9750.

We have an “Evening of Jazz” Concert planned for August 4th in the Bartow Community Center. Price and time will be posted at a later date.

Hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day. —P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

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

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, (718) 320-1861.

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

Donations will be collected at the Retirees’ April, May, and June meetings, 1:00 p.m. to

3:00 p.m. and Mondays and Thursdays in the Retirees meeting room from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

The fun-filled outing to the Holiday Hill Resort in Prospect, Connecticut sponsored by the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Coop City Bronx, NY, on Saturday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bus leaves from 177 Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. sharp.

Boarding time is 7:45 a.m. Please be on time. For further information, please call (718) 379-0377.

The Coalition is a non-profit organiza-

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

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

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

Remember the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress, and Working together is Success.”

—Ha r ma n T. Lea cock

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations, we wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in the month of June: Israel Cruz, Raymond Dyson, Jose Alvarez, Raymond F. Betancourt, William R. Craft, William A. Dyson 2nd, Ben Bernard Gibbs, Norman L. Cook, James Hess, Roosevelt Mason, William Martinez, Patricio Serrano, Joe Wailer, Jr. and Benjamin J. Wright. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is located in Section 5

Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718-3208165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

The next “EXECUTIVE” meeting will take place on June 2. The Veterans Memorial Council of Co-op City would like to thank everyone who helped to make this Memorial Day a great day for our past and present veterans. Riverbay Corporation, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 1871, Joe Persaud, Supervisor in the Commercial Leasing Dept.; Mark Bruh, Post 1871 members, distinguished guest speakers and the Star of the Sea cadets for their musical talents. And if I forgot to mention you for

Pastors Fernando Figueroa and Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come celebrate the day that the Lord has made.

It’s weighing heavy on me. It’s all I can think about, night and day. Before I bring it to you in prayer, I suppose I should pray for those who are less fortunate than me— those in this world who have barely enough food, and those who don’t have a roof over their heads.

I also pray for families who have lost loved ones in sudden death, for parents whose children have leukemia, for the many people who are dying of brain tumors, for the hundreds of thousands who are laid waste with other terrible cancers, for people whose bodies have been suddenly shattered in

car wrecks, for those who are lying in hospital with agonizing burns over their bodies, whose faces have been burned beyond recognition.

I pray for people with emphysema, whose eyes fill with terror as they struggle for every breath merely to live, for those who are tormented beyond words by irrational fears, for the elderly who are wracked with the pains of aging, whose only “escape” is death.

I pray for people who are watching their loved ones fade before their eyes through the grief of Alzheimer’s disease, for the many thousands who are suffering the agony of Aids, for those who are in such despair they are about to commit suicide, for people who are tormented by the demons of alcoholism, and drug addiction.

I pray for children who have been abandoned by their parents,

your help and you were there, “THANK YOU, TOO.” We will be looking forward to seeing you next year at the same place to remember our veterans past and present.

The word is out that our retired soldiers will receive a 1.3% cost of living increase for 2013, the same amount will be given to all of the people receiving Social Security too. This is in the Congressional budget for 2013. Women soldiers make up about 14.5% of active duty military personnel. More than 800 women have been wounded and more than 130 killed in fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. Army Chief of Staff General Raymond Odierno is considering letting

women attend Ranger School, infantry and armor positions for women. Did you know that we have Special Forces in Africa advising African troops to help capture Joseph Kony’s rebel forces? The reason why they are looking for him is because he has been conscripting children and killing more than 1,000 civilians in Africa.

What is it called when 100 rabbits are in a row and 99 of them step backwards?

Answer: a receding hareline.

What do you call four bull fighters in quick sand? Answer: Quatro sinko.

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—R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 for those who are sexually abused, for wives held in quiet despair, beaten and abused by cruel and drunken husbands, for people whose minds have been destroyed by mental disorders, for those who have lost everything in floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.

I pray for the blind, who never see the faces of the ones they love, or the beauty of a sunrise, for those whose bodies are horribly deformed by painful arthritis, for the many whose lives will be taken from them today by murderers, for those wasting away on their deathbeds in hospitals.

Most of all, I cry out for the millions who don’t know the forgiveness that is in Jesus Christ... for those who in a moment of time will be swept into Hell by the cold hand

of death, and find to their utter horror the unspeakable vengeance of eternal fire.

They will be eternally damned to everlasting punishment. O God, I pray for them.

Strange, I can’t seem to remember what my problem was.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.”

C H UR C H H O UR S: Sp a n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.—For children teens and adults Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C h u r ch H ou r s: English Evangelistic Service, 4:00 p.m. Sunday: All welcome. We are in the Section 5 community center, Room 42.

For questions or prayers, call 718671-6112 or 347-275-5500.

—P a st or s F igu er oa a n d G a r r et t

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

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

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

We look forward to welcoming you at service on Sunday, June 3, at 9:00 a.m.

C h u r ch C a len da r : After service on Sunday, there will be a class for confirmation and new members.

F u n d r a isin g E ven t : On Saturday, June 23, day trip to

Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets. The trip includes a sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant in Long Island. Tickets are $85. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the Dreiser Loop Deli.

Su m m er St or e: Come out and shop at June’s store on Thursday, June 7 and Monday, June 18 starting at 12 p.m. Lots of bargains will be available for sale.

Sa ve t h e Da t e : For the church’s Annual Picnic at Pelham Bay Park on Saturday, July 28.

For more information on the above events, please call the church at 718-3200844.

“Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.” (Psalm 104:31) —M . C h a m b er s

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or

how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

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

Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you.

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

Week ly Act ivit y Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come,

our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the gift of the Holy Spirit and its transformation power in our thinking, relationship with the living God and seeing God’s plan and purpose for our lives. Join us.

Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just

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

Up com in g invit a t ion s t o t h e comm u n it y: TODAY, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wellness Workshop. Join us and find out about a natural product that helps give you energy, will help with weight loss, boost your memory and more, and all naturally! Join us in living a healthier life! Go to www.ardysslife.com/healthyyou25.

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

T hou ght of t he Week : “Unforgiveness keeps us chained to whatever we don’t forgive.”

—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church In light of the recent suicide of Mary Kennedy, it is important to address depression in our churches and communities. Too often the depressed person is told to ‘shake it off.’ This couldn’t be further from the reality. Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance and is not causative. It is most important that the church remains a supportive and restorative haven for all people.

We are reminded of the depression of one who was of great faith in God, Elijah. After the triumph for the Lord on Mount Carmel, this was said of him in 1Ki 19:4 KJV, “But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.” Depression is treatable. To know if you or a loved one is depressed please see the list of symptoms below taken from the government website

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/ depression. Remember that not all symptoms apply to everyone.

Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities Decreased energy, fatigue, being “slowed down” Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping Appetite and/or weight changes Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts Restlessness, irritability Persistent physical symptoms It is important to seek help for this

condition and to surround yourself with caring, understanding individuals. The Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church welcomes you to worship, pray and fellowship with us.

On Sunday, May 27, CCSDA met for a prayer breakfast where we prayed for each other and the community.

C o-op C it y SDA Bet t er L ivin g H ea lt h & F it n ess E d u ca t ion C en t er · Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00 — 12:00 p.m.; Free · Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.; Free We h a ve a n a ct ive Disa b ilit ies M in istr y. Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs.

Br ea d M in ist r y…pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m. — 3:30

p.m.) Please take one for a neighbor.

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

Sa t u r d a y Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10, New King James Version (NKJV) —C h er yl C . Silver a

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next Sunday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m., the Usher’s Ministry will hold their Anniversary service in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. Their guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Gloria Bradshaw, Pastor of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. We invite all to attend.

On Saturday, July 28, the church will hold its annual picnic. The picnic will be

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

The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from in front of the church. For tickets or additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-320-3893, or 718-320-3774.

On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at 12 p.m. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. Ticket price for adults is $90; children 3 to 12 years $60; and children

under 3 are free. For additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-320-1825, or 718-320-3774.

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, June 21, 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 meet-

ings in July or August unless otherwise notified. Some very important issues will be discussed pertaining to our upcoming activities for the club in the near future.

At this meeting on June 21, there will be a high school scholarship award ceremony whereby four (4) students from the 2012 Graduating Class from Truman

High School will be presented scholarships from the club for their upcoming freshman year at the college or university where they have been accepted for the Fall Term.

The club extends get well wishes to those members who are home-bound and recovering from various medical proce-

dures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of June.

I would like to thank the membership and the community for their continued —Geor ge T. C la r k e support.

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to

learn of the Lord Jesus.

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Seniors’ Meet every 1st Wednesday

of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

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.

The Usher Board is sponsoring a bus trip of the African American History tour

of Washington, DC on Saturday, July 14.

The trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Martin Luther King Civil Rights Museum, African Art Museum and a visit to the White House. In addition, a buffet lunch at the Old Country Café. Adults, $110, children $95; A deposit of $30 is now due. For further information, contact the church at (718671-8746).

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, New York 10475.

Website: www.churchofnewvision.com; Telephone: (718) 671-8146 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole H a q u e

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T HE FOL LOW ING PROGR AMS ARE AT T HE C HUR C H’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH L OOP NORT H (C O-OP C IT Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

OTHE R SC HEDULE D E VE NT S:

Sunday, June 10th, 11:00 a.m. – Annual observance of WOMEN’S DAY. Theme: “The True Vine and Womenhood.” We are blessed to have as our Guest Preacher, an anointed preacher of the Gospel, our very own Reverend Patricia Lawson, Assistant to the Pastor of Community Protestant Church.

Saturday, June 16th - Join CPC Tours on their trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the famed DEAD SEA SCROLLS: Life and Faith in Biblical Times.

Exhibit includes the oldest known texts of the Bible and the largest collection of Holy Land artifacts. Dinner at Warmdaddy’s.

Tickets: $95, available by calling (718) 6711182.

DOROT HY NORWOOD AT CP C Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 p.m. - The Voices of CPC presents World Famous Traditional Gospel Star DOROTHY NOR-

WOOD, along with the Voices of CPC and Reverend Mary Freeman, IN CONCERT at Community Protestant Church. Donation: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For tickets, call (718) 862-9172 or (718) 994-5761.

Wednesday, July 11 - Friday, July 13 – Delaware Delight and More Tour sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; optional afternoon/evening in Ocean City; Shopping Spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; Buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $497/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906.

Saturday, July 21 – Sunday, July 22 – CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest Weekend at the Nordic Lodge, home of the Giant Viking Buffet. Include shopping at Clinton Crossing Outlets, evening at Mohegan Sun

Casino, hotel accommodations, transportation. Cost: $325/single; $265/double; $255/triple. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 671-1182.

A FANTAST IC RAFF LE W IT H FANTASTI C PR I ZES! The Women’s Day Committee is sponsoring an incredible raffle: 1st Prize – a 40 inch TV; 2nd prize – a 32 inch TV. For just $5 per raffle or the bargain price of 5 raffles for $20, here’s your chance to win a remarkable prize. The drawing will be held on July 29. Winners need not be present. Don’t be left out. Stop by their table after service and pick up your raffle tickets.

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 G. Mitchell —E

The Way International The Way International®, a nondenominational Biblical research, teaching and fellowship ministry would like to welcome the Co-op City community to be a part of our Bible Study Group.

We are dedicated to teaching the accuracy of God’s Word and its practical application of the word in our lives.

Did you know that a compass is designed to always point to the North to direct the user to keep on their desired course so they don’t wander in circles?

God’s Word is like a compass; By way of the scriptures, God leads and guides

us to an abundant life.

God’s Word lights our way.

Psalm 119:105 KJV “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”

In Bible times, walking at night was treacherous, many paths were narrow and stony and they had holes. A common practice back then was to strap small clay lamps around their ankles to light each step they took. They would also fasten the clay lamps to the bottom of a walking stick to light their pathway to avoid obstacles along their way.

Spiritually, the Word lights our path in life so we can see where we are going and avoid obstacles along our way.

Proverbs 3:6 KJV says, “In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.”

We acknowledge God by going to His Word for guidance and direction.

The word “direct” in Hebrew is “Yashar,” which means to make smooth; to make straight; free from obstacles.

I John 1:5 KJV “This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light and

in Him is no darkness at all.” God is Light and His Word is Light. We find our way through this world everyday by going to the light of God’s Word. God’s Word, written, spoken, and applied can smooth out the rough spots of life, no matter what our age, gender or culture is.

If you would like to be a part of our Bible Study Group, we welcome you to join us on Sundays: 6/3, 6/10 and 6/17, at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #10 at 12 p.m. God bless you.

—E velyn Sa n t ia go

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; (718) 324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

You are invited to attend worship services on the following days.

Sunday School for all age groups starts at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-day worship begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Bible study on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

Tu t or in g a n d M en t or in g P r ogr a m A Tutoring and Mentoring Program for middle to high school students preparing for college meets at the church venue every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. (or earlier by appointment). This is one of Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle’s contributions to youth development in the Bronx.

The tutoring is in Math, English & Science. The mentoring component is on character development and leadership.

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

F ocu s: Brotherly kindness is a trait Christians need in order to live triumphantly.

And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another; even as God for Christ’s sake hath for given you.

Ephesians 4:32 Kindness cannot be relegated to a personality that some have and some do not.

Christians must show common decency and courtesy to their fellow humans and especially to other Christians. Paul stated

in his writing that we must be kind to one another, tender-hearted forgiving one another. We should always be touched with the feelings of others. These are practical implications of Christianity, and practicing them is clearly the daily task of all believers. We must not allow wrath, anger, evil speaking, hate and malice to take control of our daily life. All these practices must be put away out of our daily life.

Paul stated in Ephesians 5:15, 18-19) “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Redeeming the time, because the days are evil and be not drunk with wine where in is excess, but be filled with the spirit. Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spirituals songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”

When we maintain a close relationship with God, and walk in humility we will be able to Love others as Christ loved us. As God showed kindness to us by extending forgiveness, so we are to forgive others. This echoes the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:14, For if we forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

If we are willing to show forgiveness to others, this same forgiveness will be measured back to us. God’s kindness towards us is a model for how we are to treat others.

As moral agents, created in God’s image, we too have an obligation to show kindness to one another.

For further information, call 718324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

—R ev. R . Sib b lies

Co-op City Times / June 2, 2012

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

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

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 2 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

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

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

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

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

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

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Thurs., June 7

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

– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Library 9:00am-1:00pm Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Fri., June 8

Wed., June 6

Tues., June 5

Mon., June 4

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

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

Dominoes 10:00am Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:15-2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga: Every Wed, 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Belly Dancing 12:30-1 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Drama 1:30-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

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

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

As scheduled:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

$3 $12

Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

Bowling

$12.50

11 a.m.

1st Mondays: Tuesdays

as scheduled

11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Pineapple juice

Turkey leg Sweet potato Spinach

Whole wheat Diced peaches

Chicken cacciatore Tri-color pasta Brussels sprouts

Burger bun Golden apple

Cheese burger Potato wedge Tossed salad

Whole wheat bread Apricot halves

BBQ Chicken Rice Carrots

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Tilapia Orzo California blend

Whole wheat bread Pineapple tidbits

Baked Tilapia Mon., w/peppers & onions June 4 Oven browned potatoes Tossed salad

Tues., June 5 Wed., June 6 Thurs., June 7

Turkey burger Red bliss potatoes Glazed carrots Apple juice Stuffed cabbage w/meat sauce Egg noodles Tossed salad Orange Juice Chicken Cantonese Fried Rice Oriental Blend Orange/pineapple juice

Fri., Fish cake w/tartar sauce Spaghetti June 8 Mixed vegetables

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips WALM ART - Monday, June 4th - $12, includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m., Einstein, 9 a.m. SOLD OUT. EM PI RE CASI NO – Wednesday, June 6th - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:30. (No refunds). SOLD OUT. Senior Pr om , $4 – Friday, June 8 Seniors are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Senior Prom at Beth Abraham Health Services auditorium located at 612 Allerton Ave. from 2 – 5 p.m. There will be dancing!

Giveaways! Refreshments! Dress to impress.

Transportation will be provided. Pick-ups: Bartow – 12:45 p.m.; Dreiser – 1:00 p.m.; Einstein – 1:15 p.m. (Only 20 seats available).

Please call the Bartow Senior Services office for reservations, 718-320-2066.

TANG ER OUTLETS, Deer Par k, Long I sland, M onday, J une 11th - $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. and Einstein, 9:00 a.m.

STEW L EONARD’S – The date for the Stew Leonard’s trip has been changed from Monday, June 4th to Friday, June 8th - $3.

Pick-ups: Dreiser, 1:00 p.m.; Bartow, 1:15 p.m.; Einstein, 1:30 p.m.

R E SO RT S W O R L D C ASI NO AT AQUEDUCT – Tuesday, June 12th - 54 seat Coach bus - $20 – Lunch & transportation included. Pick-up times: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. & Einstein, 9:30. Departure time from casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher. Seating on the bus

will be assigned based on payments. SOLD OUT. WAIT LIST ONLY. FATH ER’S DAY C ELEBR AT IO N – Friday, June 15th is being held in the Bartow Court Yard – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $5 in advance and $7 the day of the celebration.

Music by DJ Woody. Menu: iced tea, beef burger, franks, macaroni salad, cole slaw, potato salad, corn on-the cob, watermelon, pop corn cart, ice cream cart and much more!

NO BOWL ING Until Further Notice.

WE I G H T M ANAG E M E NT SUP PORT G ROUP- Mondays, 10 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

CAR EGI VER SUPPORT G ROUP - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The June 5th meeting has been cancelled due to vacation.

The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P O RT /SO C I AL IZ ATI O N GRO UP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

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

Several fires have been caused by shareholders drying rubberized garments and materials in the dryer.

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

—R iver b a y M a n a gem ent

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI -1: The last meeting before our Summer break is scheduled for MONDAY, JUNE 11TH at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A”. FINAL PAYMENTS are due for the July 19th Warm Daddy’s and the August 9th Triple Lobster trips. Please arrive by 12 p.m. to make your final payments.

Get well and speedy recovery wishes are extended to Shirley Ward-El. NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S July 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5-hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/bonus of the day — $95/person Bus departure is 9:30 a.m. at Asch Loop (in front of the library) – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

August 9 – Triple lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show…$93/person (FINAL PAYMENT due at the JUNE 11th meeting)…contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

Sept. 12 – 14 – Washington, DC: Narrated tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World War II

Memorials; Smithsonian Museums – including National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American & Natural History; Admission to the International Spy Museum; and much more; 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners; and much more… $470/person, double; $645/single; $461/person triple – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day… $349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s at the Desmond – Info. available at the June meeting... contact Delores, 718379-2176.

2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Jan. 10-20, 2013 – The Hawaiian Island Cruise Tour (11 days) – includes 5 ports of call: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kana & Kauai; on the Norwegian Pride of America; airfare and tours included in the price…inside state room - $3,599/person; outside state room - $3,899/person; outside balcony - $4,099/person; a presentation of this trip will be made at the June 11th meeting; $100/person deposit will be collected at the June meeting…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Senior Citizens

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION BOOK SALE - Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you are looking for books, come out to our Book Sale. You will find books for Adults, Children and Teens, and some in different languages, such as Spanish and Russian, to name a few.

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

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

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

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

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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Happy birthday or happy anniversary to all who celebrate in the month of June.

Wednesday, June 6—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only and guest. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, June 26—Going to Atlantic City SHOWBOAT CASINO. Price is $30. Rebate is $30 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops— Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library), Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, July 12—Come and join us to BRAUHAUS, POMONA, N.Y. Plenty of entertainment, music, dancing, swimming, mini golf, Bingo game and gift shop. Menu—Continental breakfast; lunch time: all you can eat. Dinner is served in the dining room: roast beef, roast chicken, Tilapia. Price is $58. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Wednesday, August 15—We are hav-

ing a special luncheon for members only at CRAB SHANTY. Price is $18 and Goose Island will pay the balance. Time is l p.m. Menu—whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole, BBQ chicken, and ribs, chicken parmigiana, snow crab legs.

Tuesday, November 13 at THE FIESTA in New Jersey for International Jamboree. Price is $60, which includes, great music entertainment, and comedy, and more. Menu—salad, chicken Francese, roast beef, filet of Sole. Also, a glass of wine, veg., pot., coffee, tea and soda.

For more information, call Ann or May at 718-379-9613 or come to our office at 135 Einstein Center, Room 39 at 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday, or call Mary in evening, 718-379-4899.

Wishing all good health.

—M a r y P illa

NARFE Chapter 23 On June 4, the NARFE Chapter will meet in Dreiser Community Center, Room 9, at 1 p.m.

Please attend to discuss current

views pertaining to our retirement status and health benefits. Refreshments served.

—O . G la sgow

Happy 65th Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. Kalter!

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Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

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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 41 years in Co-op City this June.

God bless America!

—Ala n K a lt er

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Shavuos Reflections

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

Tenderness connotes mildness, gentleness, considerateness. It implies a softness or gentleness in relations with others expressive of love, sympathy, compassion, warm heartedness. Its opposite is callousness, inconsiderateness.

Seldom have we reason to regret having been tender. Often we may be sorry for harsh words, severity, indifference to the feelings of others and lack of consideration of their rights.

Buried deep in the heart of the most hardened person are feelings that can be touched by love, sympathy and kindness whereas a bit of harshness fails utterly to bring forth a response to any appeal to try to become a better person.

At any rate, we have nothing to lose by being tender and compassionate, kindly and considerate, loving and forgiving.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible reaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning servic-

es start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Boulevard, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

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

We would like to remind our members

and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 The Post 500 Poppy Drive will be held on June 9th at the Co-op City Fair on the Greenway. All money collected from the poppies will go to the benefit of the hospitalized veterans at the Bronx Veterans Hospital. We will need members to help out at our table on that day.

Co-op City Post 500’s next regular meeting will be on June 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Townhouse Restaurant on Dreiser

Loop.

Congratulations to Post 500’s members Leon Weinstein on becoming the new Commander and Marvin Warm, the new Chaplain, of the Bronx County Council JWV representing all the JWV Posts in the Bronx.

June birthday greetings to Allen H., Davis, Sidney Goldman and Dr. Gregory —M a r vin Wa r m Gang.

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B- at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule, (same old number) 1-718-3796920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please honor your Yiskor pledges. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Candle lighting on Friday, June 8, is before 8:08 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 2 at 9:05 p.m.

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

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

C om in g E ven ts: Saturday, June 2 – Services are 9 a.m.

Sunday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. – Welcome to a fun afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Sisterhood. The cost is $3/person for

admission which includes snacks and refreshments. Bring your friends and meet new ones.

Sunday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. – Let us gather for another fun-filled afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Synagogue.

Admission is $3/person. The cost includes snacks and refreshments. Come one, come all and enjoy!

Saturday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m. – Morning Services are then followed by a Kiddush sponsored by the Men’s Club in honor of Father’s Day. Sunday, June 17 – Today is a special day to pamper the men in your lives and to honor them not only this day but every day.

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

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

P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Einstein Cancer Fund R em in d er -Tuesday, June 5th, members luncheon at the Red Lobster at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12th – Showboat Casino.

We had no choice but to raise the cost of transportation from $30 to $33 per person due to the cost of fuel and toll increases.

We ask that you continue to support our organization which is very vital in raising funds for the Cure of Cancer. Your casino rebate is $25 slot play. Time of pick-up starting at Einstein Loop is 8 a.m., followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. A valid photo I.D. a must. Please note: The new Revel Casino is within walking distance of the Showboat Casino.

Saturday, September 8th, our annual

raffle luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant at City Island at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24th - Foxwood Theatre and casino. A tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Cost per person $7. Casino bonus: $10 Keno play and $10 food voucher.

For the above events, please call Mildred – 718-320-0288, Loretta – 718671-2958 or Lydia 718-671-3005.

A happy birthday or anniversary is wished to all celebrating this month of June.

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

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Op en Door s, O p en H ea r t s a n d O p en M ind s C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – 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.

P r a yer Nigh t : 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 all pray and become prayer warriors.

Bring a friend who would like prayer.

Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 C r escen do C h r istia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and

theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be opened from Monday – Thursday, 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.

M en ’s Fellowsh ip: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord.

Bring a friend so they can get a blessing too. Hope to see you there.

E xer cise a n d H ea lt h: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Come and learn about better health.

Fa m ily Night : Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all

ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend or two or more.

Tr ip t o L a n ca st er : We had such a great trip to see Jonah, we are going again on October 26. We hope those who couldn’t make the April trip will come this time. Everyone had a great time. We will be going to Hershey Farms for lunch (Hershey Farms has many amenities, such as a general store, bakery, market, and animals for the kids). Cost is $135/person, $122/teen (13-18) and $114/child (5-12). Deposits must be in no later than July 15th, make your reservations early because the bus is filling up. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; If no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la ud

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

May God bless you in this house!

Be mindful that God will never leave you, nor forsake you. He holds your world in your hands. Let’s look at scripture that supports God’s care for the righteous. Psalms 37: 1-10 says:

1 Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.

2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.

3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.

4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.

6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.

7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently

for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath do not fret—it only causes harm.

9 For evildoers shall be cut off; but those who wait on the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

10 For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; indeed, you will look carefully for his place, but it shall be no more.

I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a

class for Sunday School at 10 a.m., followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, amazon, etc.

You can also see his videos on YouTube.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

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Call (718) 473-0772 Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

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Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Handyman

Moving

Dataway Computers, Inc.

Painting • Plastering • Sheet Rock Repairs • Vinyl/Ceramic Tiles Installed • Shower Doors/Vanity/Kitchen Countertop/Faucets Installed • Lights/Blinds Installed.

HANDYMAN

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

Fast Service Cell:

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

(917) 346-0862

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RENT A HUBBIE

FREE Phone Consultation

“We Are Your All Purpose Men”

646-326-2676

• Painting • General Maintenance • Install Co-op City Blinds 6/9 • Professional Moving Jobs • Appliance Connections & Disconnections

Call: Ava ila b le: Aut h ent ic Up gr a d e Vista t o W ind ows 7

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Lic. #1417990

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call:

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

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SULAIMAN

***NEWS FLASH ***

347-705-2991

• FREE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP

Home Improvement

• CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL

1-800-479-2667

• House Calls $40 THEMEPSEE Provides: • HOUSE CALLS 24/7 • COMPUTER REPAIR: All Versions of Windows Available • Mac and PC repair • COMPUTER LESSONS - Private One-on-one Session Available • COMPUTER SALES - Laptop, Desktops

Call Mike 347-541-4708 (Bronx) JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

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• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 6/30

Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Systems Builder - Data Recovery - Virus Removal - Laptop Cracked Screen - Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

Locksmith

Coaching and Counseling

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

914.

423.

1773

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Floors

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount.

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Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES 6/30

ALL STATE DECORATORS Upholstery/Blinds

Life Health

10% Discount For Seniors and First-Time Visitors!

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3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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Co-op City Times 20492049 BartowBARTOW Ave. • Room 21 • NY21 10475 AVE. • Bronx, ROOM

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less. 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.) Display Classified: $8 per column inch.

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or 6/30

Major Medical • No Fault Auto Insurance Accepted • Visa/Mastercard

JUNE is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!

STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691

Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds.

Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

LORRAINE JAYSURA, LMT

1.917.346.1806

REUPHOLSTERING

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

at Bay Plaza - Serving the Community • Medical Massage • Reduce Edema • Reduce Lymphedema • Neck & Back Injuries • Sciatica • Face Lift Massage

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BRONX, NY 10475 • 718.320-3380 1.718.320.3300, ext. 3380

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY Love

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

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Massage Therapy

Beauty

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

20% Off Any Lock Job! 6/2

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood

Slipcovers

Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

JASON LASH

• VERTICAL BLINDS • MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays.

FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

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