Co-op City Times 06/07/14

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Cleve Taylor elected Board President; newly elected Directors sworn in

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Vol. 49 No. 23

Saturday, June 7, 2014

More than 2,500 homes had their convectors cleaned or repaired by Riverbay this spring

BY BILL STUTTIG As a continuation of an aggressive campaign jointly launched by Riverbay’s operational departments and general management earlier this year to identify and correct faulty, leaky convectors before the start of air cooling season, Riverbay Director of Operations Kevin Keenan reported this week that 1,477 homes had their convectors and condensate lines inspected, cleaned or repaired in the month of May bringing the total number of apartments that have had their convector lines cleaned or inspected this spring to 2505.

Cooperator Services reported to the Co-op City Times this week that approximately 136 additional apartments are also scheduled to be inspected in June.

Some 500 apartments were inspected and/or cleaned (if necessary) through the GFI installations conducted in May. In total, 997 Co-op City apartments had their convectors inspected and cleaned as part

of the GFI installation from March through now, the bulk of those apartments being in Section 5.

Keenan, in close consultation with all the operational department heads and general management, devised the new procedure this winter which more efficiently deals with the chronic summer problem of costly convector leaks and the damaging floods and related repairs.

In explaining the new procedure and why it was believed that it would prove to be effective in significantly reducing the number of convector leaks, Keenan explained, “There is no need to access every apartment and test every convector,” citing the fact that the majority of Co-op City apartments have had no problems with convector leaks in the past.

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Storage units delivered to two Co-op City buildings; additional units scheduled for four more buildings Co-op City residents who have coped with long-standing lack of excess storage space in the buildings may soon be getting some relief as the first of more than 200 storage units were delivered to two Co-op City buildings, Buildings 2 and 15, on Monday.

According to Riverbay Assistant General Manager and Ombudsman Joe

BY BILL STUTTIG

Boiko, the units will be set up in vacant space recently made available in the basement of the two buildings and then will be available for lease by shareholders in need of storage space on a first-come, first serve basis. Waiting lists have already been established in these two buildings and in other buildings scheduled to receive the new units.

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Newly-elected Board Director Cleve Taylor began his third stint of service on the Riverbay Board of Directors at a new level of authority as his fellow Board Directors elected him President of the Board just moments after he was sworn in.

Taylor, at an Open Board meeting on Thursday evening in Bartow Center, was elected by a vote among his fellow Board Directors of 8 to 7, narrowly defeating last year’s Board President Bill Gordon.

The Board President is charged with the responsi- Cleve Taylor bility of setting the Board’s agenda for the next 12 months and presides over each Board meeting.

Taylor previously served on the Riverbay Board between 2004 and 2009 serving much of that time as the Riverbay Board Treasurer.

Both prior times that he ran for the Board – in 2004 and 2007 – he was that year’s top vote getter. Earlier this year, he

BY BILL STUTTIG

decided to enter the race again, running with a slate of four other candidates which called itself “The Team for Change” and promised, among other things, to work to begin a competitive bidding process for Co-op City’s general management contract and to bring back in-house auditors to help oversee the community’s finances.

Taylor, who was elected to the Board two weeks ago, along with running mates Leah Graham, an incumbent Director, and newcomer Linda Berk, had the second highest vote total in this year’s election.

Daryl Johnson, an incumbent Director, who ran with a another slate with two other challengers, achieved the highest vote total.

Johnson was, in turn, elected First Vice President, again, by a vote of 8 to 7 among his fellow Board Directors.

Gordon, who served as President

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On Monday, a fork lift was used to help deliver up to 60 new storage units into Buildings 2 and 15. Over the next month, the community will be receiving more than 200 new basement storage units to be leased to shareholders in need of additional storage space.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Pipe break in Building 16B…On Tuesday, a pipe break caused severe water damage to both elevators in Building 16B and resulted in them being removed from service while repairs were made by elevator mechanics who worked throughout the night to dry out the circuit breakers and test the elevators before they were put back into service. Public Safety remained in the building throughout the night to assist in the event of any emergencies and to escort residents who wanted to cross over the roof to gain access to their apartments. In addition, the building association room was converted into a relief area where cots and refreshments were made available to those who were unable to make it to their apartments.

Elevator service was restored by Wednesday afternoon.

Photos by Officer Edward Rivera, Public Safety

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from June of 2013 to June of 2014, said: “I want to congratulate Cleve and look forward to working with him and the rest of my fellow Board Directors at getting much done for this community in the coming year.” Gordon added that he is proud of the accomplishments of the Board during his year as President and is grateful to have worked with a Board which, after some healthy and fair-minded debate in most cases, came to nearly unanimous agreement on many, many key resolutions that have moved Co-op City forward in many different areas.

Taylor, as one of his first acts as the new President, addressed his fellow Board Directors and the more than 200 shareholders who crammed into the Bartow Center’s Room 31 Thursday night to watch the swearing in ceremony and the election of officers. He thanked both the shareholders and the Directors for their dedication to the community and their participation in the electoral process. He added: “I want to thank our Board members, all of them, who have so diligently volunteered throughout the entire year and put in quality service on our Board. Most of the time, we don’t realize that these people are donating countless hours of their own time and do this job so, so passionately. I sincerely extend my hand out to all the Board members. I don’t want to keep things the way they are. I want to change and that’s okay. But we must work together.” He added that he views the Riverbay Board of Directors as a business Board, not a political entity. He also promised to open up Board business to the shareholders on a more regular basis.

Taylor was elected by a vote of 8 to 7 over Gordon after being nominated for the

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position by Director Bernie Cylich. Gordon was nominated by Director Othelia Jones.

Johnson was elected First VicePresident by a vote of 8 to 7, beating out the previous First Vice President Khalil AbdulWahhab.

Second Vice President went to Director Leah Graham, who began the evening by being sworn in for her second full term on the Riverbay Board of Directors. She was unopposed for the position.

The important position of Treasurer went to Director Cylich who beat out Othelia Jones, again by a narrow vote of 8 to 7.

Helen Atkins was nominated as Assistant Treasurer and won the title unopposed. Directors Gordon and AbdulWahhab were earlier each nominated for the position, but declined it.

Francine Reva Jones won the title of Secretary, again by a narrow vote of 8 to 7, over last year’s Secretary Leslie Peterson.

Peterson and Board newcomer Linda Berk were then each nominated for the position of Assistant Secretary with Berk winning the post, again by a vote of 8 to 7.

The last order of business for the evening was the new President Taylor appointing the chair of this year’s Riverbay Audit Committee. He appointed Director Andrea Leslie. The Board then voted and unanimously approved the appointment.

The evening began with Gordon, who also served as this year’s Election Committee Chairperson, reading off the final, official confirmed tallies from this year’s Board election which the Board then unanimously accepted.

The final, confirmed and complete tally of votes from the year’s Board election

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General Counsel Jeffrey Buss (left) swears in newly elected Directors (L to R): Daryl Johnson, Leah Graham, Cleve Taylor, Linda Berk and Rev. Calvin E. Owens.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

named Johnson, Taylor, Graham, Berk and incumbent Director Rev. Calvin Owens, in that order, as the five winners of the 2014 Riverbay Board Elections.

Following the Board’s acceptance of the results, the five new Directors were sworn into their new three year terms on the Riverbay Board of Directors by Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss. Buss also presided over the election of Board officer positions that followed.

Gordon, as part of his final Election Committee report, acknowledged and thanked each member of this year’s Election Committee who put in numerous hours of hard work to oversee the election and ensure the vote and the campaign procedures were done fairly and in accordance with the Riverbay By-Laws governing Board elections. They were: Chair, Director Bill Gordon, co-Chairs Director Othelia Jones and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, and shareholders Shirley McCann, Rashmin Mehta,

Crystal Paris, Saul Weber, Diane Rodriguez, Shirley Mack and James Robinson.

Outgoing Board Directors Eleanor Bailey and Tony Illis, who missed out on winning another three year term on the Board by finishing seventh and ninth, respectively, were thanked for their recent years of service to the community. Bailey was on hand to accept a plaque from the Board honoring her service. Illis was not able to attend the meeting. Both have promised in recent public statements to continue serving Co-op City in various capacities in the present and future.

Also at the meeting, three of the five winners of this year’s voting incentive awards were presented their $500 checks by Director Gordon. The winners were randomly chosen in a computerized drawing – one from each section – from among the 5,590 shareholders who voted in this year’s Board election.

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Co-op City Fair today

The Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean Heritage Month celebration, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will be held today, Saturday, June 7, on the Section 1 Greenway, noon to 6 p.m., not 7 p.m. as publicized last week Come down and join the fun.

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

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

Next CB#10 Meeting

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

JASA sponsors FREE Civil Legal Services

On Thursday, June 12, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Mobile Legal Help Center will be stationed in Co-op City, by the library on Asch Loop.

The Mobile Legal Help Center is a partnership between the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and the New York State Courts’ Access to Justice Program that provides free civil legal services to New Yorkers in need.

Private meeting rooms and technology inside the vehicle enable it to function as a full-service office.

For more information and to make an appointment, please contact JASA 718-320-2066

Bread distribution

The Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, offers a bread ministry on Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Stop by and get some for yourself and for a neighbor who may need food. For more information, please contact the church at (718) 320-0518.

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FRONT PA G E

All Aboard the Smile Train!

M.S. 180’s Runaway Success

Principal Uzzo, Ms. Rita Henry, seeks to fund surgeries that lift social On Thursday, May 22, Co-op City’s Project Boost of C.E.I.-P.E.A. and stigmas and liberate the smiles of chilvery own Middle School 180 and dozens of other talented children who dren who would otherwise suffer a C.E.I.-P.E.A., its Partnership Support sang and danced their way into our hopeless fate in the shadows of life.

Organization (PSO) collaborated to hearts, children affected by cleft lip Senior Eunice Nazar of class 803 said, stage the 4th annual Smile Train Talent and palate have something to smile “It’s not every day that you get to be Charity & Talent Showcase at about.

Harry S. Truman High School, The performances which the proceeds of which will go helped raise more the than towards, literally, altering the $3000 to pay for 12 cleft palate surgeries in developface of the world. ing nations included dancSchool officials said that ing, singling and poetry Principal Frank Uzzo, has recitals by dozens of stumade it a cornerstone of his education philosophy to help dents from M.S. 180 those who cannot help themincluding the M.S. 180 selves, going so far as to estabcheerleaders, the M.S. 180 lish annual student goals, Band, the M.S. 180 which alongside rigorous acaSteppers, and individual demic ones, asks students to and groups performances “help those who are less fortuby the following students: nate through acts of kindness.”

Tatiana Cole, Janae Barton, For those not familiar with Tamoye Williams, Lachthe Smile Train mission, here awn Williams, Mone PerAboard the Smile Train! M.S. 180's STEP team leads the charge are a few words from their own All kins, Victoria Nyarko, for change. charter for change: “Smile Train Janeil Bennet, Alida Gruis an international children’s llon, Diamilla Adula, ‘the change you wish to see in the charity with a sustainable approach to a Nolisa Lecointe, Kyra Torain, Jayanto world’, like Gandhi said. Now through single, solvable problem: cleft lip and Mohabir, Selena Crosby, Kayla Hamthis fundraiser, we actually get to realpalate. Millions of children in developilton, Milin Yimer, Trinity Torres, ize it. It’s pretty amazing.” ing countries with unrepaired clefts live Maxine Finley, Ayanna Bitter, Nilsa Ms. Rita Henry, M.S. 180’s irrein shame, but more importantly, have Fitts, Nicole Darko, Daija Williams, pressible parent coordinator and showdifficulty eating, breathing and speakCherica Kofele, Jyoti Mohabir, Ashley case organizer, announced that the taling. Cleft repair surgery is simple, and Maniram, Trinity Torres, Cherica ented youngsters at the School for the the transformation is immediate. Our Kofele, Cherley Leger, Abei Zewde, Arts helped raise over $3,110, which, sustainable model provides training and Mariam Siyanbola, Hayle Starks, for anyone doing the math, amounts to funding to empower local doctors in Kaileah Gaynor, Nyante McKenzie, over 85 developing countries to provide 12 life-altering surgeries for children Tiffany Dawson, and Nasir Chasse. who may otherwise have never known 100% - free cleft repair surgery in their Corey Dicker served as the Master of the joy of greeting the world with a communities.”

Ceremonies and Arnold Burton as the smile.

And so, for as little as $250, M.S. announcer. The Pledge of Allegiance Now, thanks to the efforts of was led by Kyra Torrain.

180 and the Smile Train foundation

BY DEMETRI TSOULOS

Section 5 Bike path fence fixed Assemblyman Michael Benedetto inspects the recently fixed Bike Path fence in Section 5 at Einstein Loop.

The fence, which was constructed to section off the recently completed Bike Path along the Hutchinson River Parkway had been damaged and knocked down by an errant car driver. The broken fence was bought to the attention of Assemblyman Benedetto by local Co-op City residents and the Assemblyman quickly contacted the Parks Department to fix the problem. “I want to applaud the swift work of the Department of Parks in attending to this and wasting no time in correcting an unsightly and dangerous situation,” said Assemblyman Benedetto.

Meanwhile, Assemblyman Benedetto will continue his lobby visits in Co-op City on Thursday, June 12, at 100 DeKruif Place, Bldg. 8, from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

All residents are invited to come out and discuss your concerns with the Assemblyman.

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Riverbay staff unload a shipment of more than 40 new storage units to Building 15 on Monday.

Gee, how time passes! It’s almost time for our summer break!

Meeting: Our next and last General Meeting until September will be held on June 12 at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room, 4B rear. We are planning to have as our guest, Mr. Elerece Thomas from the Allstate Insurance Company. Stop down. Bring a friend and be prepared to

Boiko said that over the next six weeks, additional units will be delivered to four additional buildings – 3, 20, 22, and 28.

In all, 200 new storage units have been placed on order and will be set up in the basements of the six buildings where the required space for the units has been identified and prepared. Some buildings have more space than others so, in turn, will have more units than others.

Assistant General Manager Boiko said that space in the basements have been freed up recently due to a new city law forbidding public meeting space in building basements. The basement spaces that are being converted into storage rooms were former building association meeting rooms.

The new storage units are approximately 24 square feet although some are smaller. They will be priced per square foot and Riverbay Commercial Leasing Department will handle the leasing procedure. Prices have been established by the Riverbay Board of Directors.

The 60 units that were delivered this week will be set over the next two weeks along with the completion of additional work that is required to make the basement storage rooms suitable for use by shareholders – specifically, additional lighting and the reconfiguration of existing lighting to better light up walk spaces between the units.

Two weeks from now, additional units will be delivered to two other buildings and two weeks later, another two buildings will receive the new units.

Boiko said that while the initial 200 units are set up and put into use, Riverbay is surveying other buildings to identify additional basement space throughout Co-op City that possibly can be used as a storage facility.

Shareholders who have been on a waiting list for the limited basement closet space in their building will be given first dibs when the units become available and those not on a waiting list may contact the Commercial Leasing Department to be placed on the list.

has been changed to Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. This may also include movies. So stop down and support our efforts.

Dogs: The weather is getting warm and our children are out running and playing on the grass. So be aware and don’t forget to clean up after your dog.

Congratulations to the winners for the

Riverbay Board, our graduates and to all that may be celebrating a special event.

Special condolences to Mrs. Gay Brown for the loss of her mother, Mrs. Daisy Williams. Get well wishes to our sick and shut-in. Don’t forget, this is our home. If you see something, say something.

—Yvonne Burrus

Donizetti Building 4 Association

ask questions or just receive information.

Scholarship: Our scholarship application deadline is fast approaching. If you have not picked up your application, please do so now. Call Diane at 347275-7565 or Yvonne at 718-671-6922.

Game Day: Our game day will continue during the summer break. The day

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AC Preventive Leak Initiative

5. Remove the filter located Throughout the history of Co-op City, the at the bottom of the convector most problematic and expensive maintenance Management Corner unit to ensure it is clean: Clean issue we’ve encountered has been the damage filters allow for air to flow caused by convector leaks during the air condifreely which is essential for the tioning season. efficient operation of the conYear after year, Riverbay expends millions of vector. During the winter, filters dollars in corrective and repair costs to address may be vacuumed or washed.

During the summer, they must the flooding damage that resulted from blockages and back-ups be vacuumed only.

(In the summer, a wet filter can cause dirt to in convector drain lines. Even though the vast majority of coagulate and hamper air flow).

Co-op City convectors have not leaked, one leaking convector 6. Replace the cover by placing it flat against the convector can cause damage to the affected apartment, the adjacent apartfront, lift the cover top approximately 1 inch above the convecments and apartments below. In an effort to minimize the contor top and slide it down into position. Make sure the hooks at ditions that cause the back ups, we are asking residents to join the bottom of the cover slide securely onto the rail at the bottom us in a 3-phase leak prevention initiative. of the convector.

Phase 1 — Regular Convector Cleaning • Bldgs. 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Pl. Townhouses Beginning in the month of March, cooperators should clean Maintenance Service, Dreiser Center, Rm. 6; (718) 320-3300, their apartment convectors on a bi-weekly basis. and follow the prompts Recommended Convector Cleaning Procedures and a YouTube • Bldgs. 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Broun Place video link are printed below.

Townhouses Maintenance Service, Bartow Center, Rm. B; Phase 2 — Repeated Leak Convector Inspections (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts Maintenance wants to perform a forensic inspection of any convector that has had multiple leaks or floods during the past two years. This is to determine if there are any remaining conditions which put that convector at risk of flooding again. If any of your convectors fall under this category, please call your Maintenance Office to set up an appointment. (Riverbay may also reach out to apartments with problematic convectors to request an inspection appointment.)

Phase 3 — Drain Line Re-pitch If the Phase 2 forensic inspection described above is performed, Maintenance may determine that a convector that has leaked repeatedly requires a re-pitching of its drain line. To do this, the wall will have to be broken and the drain line replaced.

Following the re-pitching, cooperators should contact Restorations to schedule the plaster and painting of the broken wall. (Re-pitching, plastering and painting activities will require 2 or 3 days of access to your apartment.)

Please note that the majority of apartments will not require the activities indicated in Phases 2 & 3. However, we cannot emphasize enough the need for every apartment to perform the Phase 1 convector cleaning activities described below.

Recommended Convector Cleaning Procedures As the spring season arrives, we want to take a moment to remind cooperators to maintain their apartment convectors and to clean them regularly. During the months when air conditioning is provided, it is beneficial to regularly check and clean your convectors even if you don’t use them. Clogs occur as dust and debris accumulate in the convector drain lines, and can cause back-ups and flooding which can damage floors and apartments adjacent and below.

If cooperators follow the procedures recommended below, the potential for clogging will be greatly reduced and the efficient functioning of convector units will be facilitated. We suggest the procedures be performed bi-weekly for maximum effect.

In addition, during the air conditioning season, cooperators should: • Make sure plants and other items are kept off the convectors to avoid any debris from falling into the drain.

• Ensure there is no furniture against the convectors to avoid excessive condensation.

• Check the drain pan and make sure it’s clean.

• Pour water down the drain to ensure proper water flow.

• Place a small aluminum pan under the convector drain; if there is a leak, it will minimize the damage caused by the water.

A Co-op City convector cleaning video can also be found on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXghEz02WA. Cleaning Procedures: 1. Turn off the convector before cleaning by moving the power switch to the middle position.

2. Remove the cover by lifting from the bottom and swinging out and up.

3. Remove any debris (coins, leaves, plant soil, loose scale, etc.) from the upper drip tray (long pan) and lower drip tray (drain pan).

4. Slowly pour one quart of hot water into the upper drip tray and check that it flows into the lower drip tray and down the drain. Do not continue to pour water if it doesn’t flow freely down the drain.

If the water flows down freely, pour another 3 quarts of hot water into the upper drip tray to ensure a thorough cleaning.

If the water does not flow from the upper tray into the drain pan, it is likely that the spout is clogged. You can probably use a ballpoint pen to remove the debris from inside the spout and clear the clog.

If the water does not go down the drain of the lower drip tray, or becomes clogged, contact the Maintenance Office immediately at the number listed below.

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

5 • Bldgs. 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses Maintenance Service, Einstein Center, Rm. 37 ; (718) 320- 3300, and follow the prompts Bay Plaza mall expansion events at Riverbay In anticipation of the 1,800 jobs that are being created due to the Bay Plaza Mall expansion set to open on August 14, we are planning a three-day event, including a job fair.

On Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., in Dreiser Auditorium C, we will be hosting a Clothing Drive. Please donate your unused women’s and men’s suits, shirts, slacks, skirts, blouses, shoes, handbags, ties, and accessories to help your neighbors in their application for these local jobs. Donated work clothes MUST be pressed and clean.

On Monday, June 30, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium C, we will host “Get Suited,” whereby unemployed Co-op City residents who will need interview and work clothing to meet their immediate needs can stop by and get suited.

Then, on Tuesday, July 1, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium A, B and C, we will host the Job Fair.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Thanks to all the shareholders who voted for me in my bid for reelection to the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Being a Board member was an awesome experience. If it were possible, every shareholder needs to experiTo the Editor: Now that the election is over, here are some of the things we the people that voted for you, the new Board, are expecting.

Whether you like him or not, that doesn’t matter, but this does. I want you guys to stand with Daryl Johnson and demand that Marion Scott make all relevant records accessible for all Board members.

It’s amazing to me that this man, or any of the Board members, have not

Out, but not through

ence this nonpaying position. It is an eye opener, nothing about governing Co-op City is black or white.

Eleanor G. Bailey intends to be involved in our community activities.

There are too many situations; we, folks of Co-op City, need to be more

Putting differences aside

been able to see certain records. How is this possible? It seems as if Daryl has been yelling and screaming about this matter for years.

How is it possible that a managing company is able to withhold such important documents and refuse to show them to a Board member (or any Board member), especially, considering Daryl’s background in auditing.

Marion Scott Realty works for the people of Co-op City and the Board members are our representatives.

proactive. Elected officials and government agencies will never be accountable to our needs unless, we, the people, become more demonstrative.

Thanks again, E.G.B. —Eleanor G. Bailey Now, just as you made the people of Co-op City a promise to get rid of management, keep your promise. If not, the cooperators and I will hold you accountable.

Another thing, you guys must work to help improve the quality-of-life in Co-op City.

You see, it’s never the rent, carrying charge or mortgage that make a neighborhood bad, but the quality-of-life can and does destroy neighborhoods.

—Junius Williams

Elevator shutdown: Building 28B, Car #3

It has been determined that the elevator machinery on Car #3 in Building 28B needs to be replaced. This machine is under warranty by our previous elevator company, TKE. TKE has agreed to make the repairs, but unfortunately elevator machines are custom built based on the height of a building and the elevator’s speed.

The machine has been ordered from its manufacturer in Canada. Given that this is a specialty item, it takes a few weeks to be built and then has to be shipped to the USA. Once the machine is received, it can take approximately two to three weeks to install. TKE has already filed with the city for the necessary permits to do the installation so that the work can proceed expeditiously once the machine arrives.

We understand your frustration in having only one elevator, but your safety is our primary concern, and we, therefore, cannot allow elevator #3 to operate. Please know that we are doing all that can be done to expedite the repairs.

We have advised all of our departments not to tie up the one working elevator during morning/evening rush hours. Public Safety will be posted in the building’s lobby in the event of a move in/out to assist all using the one elevator.

We will further update you as new information is received.

—Riverbay Management

A/C shutdown in Adler Place Townhouses Thursday

There will be NO air conditioning in the Adler Townhouses on Thursday, June 12th, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at approximately 9 p.m. so that the regulator valves in the pump room can be replaced.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as we work to restore you’re A/C service as soon as possible.

—Riverbay Power Plant

Basement closures: Buildings 20 A, B & C

The basement in Buildings 20 A, B & C will be closed on Wednesday, June 11, to allow Janitorial to paint the area.

During the closure, there will be no elevator service to the basement and, therefore, no access to the laundry room.

The basement and laundry room will be reopened on Thursday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m.

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

—CSO (Bartow)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 13

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

Building 13

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100 Casals Place

Sept. 30, 2014

Sept. 30, 2017

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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 or 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Public Safety Report Co-op City Times / June 7, 2014

CCPD takes action against persons caught throwing objects out of windows Throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal.

Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously by the members of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. When objects are thrown out of windows, a substantial risk of serious injury or death is created.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes all available resources to make certain that persons caught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City buildings are appropriately penalized. Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous and enforcement is heightened due to numerous incidents in various locations throughout the community.

In the case where the person that actually throws the object out of the window can be identified, that person can be charged with Reckless Endangerment.

Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person that threw the object out the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties.

As in all cases where a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued. The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be attached to the monthly carrying charges.

Repeated violations may result in eviction.

Most commonly in Co-op City, the person that actually throws the object out of the window cannot be specifically identified. However, the apartment where the object came from is identified. In these instances, a Co-op City Community Complaint can be issued to the offending apartment. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation, therefore, the tenant of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from. The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, therefore, the Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity. Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction.

It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents of teenage children need to be sure children are not home unsupervised during the school day. Check with your child’s school to be sure there are no unexcused absences. Also check the school calendar for testing dates, half days and other variances in the normal schedule. Remember, if your child invites friends into your home and they throw objects out the window, the shareholder is financially responsible. Inventory items, such as bottled water and eggs, to be sure an unusual amount of these items are not missing. Occasionally, check area on ground below the area where your windows face to see if you can recognize items.

There are several locations throughout the complex which have been deemed chronic for objects out the window. Various means of detection are being taken.

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

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2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back next week.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Annual Summer Youth Lottery Riverbay Corporation will once again be hosting a Summer Youth Lottery for Co-op City High School and College student residents. Applications for these seasonal grounds worker positions will be available at the Bartow Administration Office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue between the hours of 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.

All applicants must apply in person. Applications will be available until Friday, June 20.

HS & College Lotteries will be observed by “Lottery Committee.” Riverbay residency will be confirmed & eligible winners notified by June 25, 2014.

Open to all applicants • Originally posted: January 16, 2014 • Job Reference #14-03

Part-Time Porters Janitorial Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors.

Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Residential Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to Community Centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary.

Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). Days and hours will vary.

Open to all staff and outside applicants from June 4, 2014 - June 20, 2014 • Originally posted: June 4, 2014 • Reference # 14-28 Requests for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services Department by June 23, 2014.

Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate increase.

Supervisor Buildings & Grounds Ideal candidate will be responsible for assigning, supervising and inspecting performance of janitorial/ community center workers in the Buildings & Grounds Department. Prior knowledge of all aspects of hi-rise and commercial building janitorial procedures, such as floor waxing/buffing/diamond cutting procedures; building inspections; maintenance/operation of compactor systems; recycling procedures/regulations; painting & graffiti removal, snow/ice removal, as well as community room/event set-up is a requirement. Selected candidate must be able to use independent judgment in making decisions in emergency situations, such as fires, floods, snow removal, etc. Selected person will be responsible for overseeing dissemination of daily work to staff, work schedules, discipline of employees as required, and other duties as assigned. Position requires constant interaction with managers, field supervisors, other departments, vendors, cooperators and board members alike. Employee may be called upon to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis and may fill in for other Janitorial/Community Center supervisors as needed.

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

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication with the ability to read and write English effectively and good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy, with basic understanding of Microsoft Office is required and knowledge of Yardi is a plus. Applicant must have considerable knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to janitorial operations. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, as well as lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, and verification of previous employment).

Open to Local 94 only: June 4 - June 10, 2014 Open to all applicants: June 9 – June 13, 2014.

Originally Posted: June 4, 2014 • Reference #14-27 Request for transfer/promotion must be hand delivered to the Employee Services Department by June 16, 2014.

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

Utility Mechanic Power Plant Responsibilities of the Utility Mechanic include, but are not limited to, an ability to study problems and to make general repairs and replacements which require knowledge of mechanical equipment used to service the Power Plant and outside buildings at Co-op City. The selected candidate should have a background in mechanical installations and code compliance as it pertains to the Power Plant and outside buildings. The mechanic shall have at least 5 years experience in mechanical work.

The Utility Mechanic will accept assignments from the lead man or supervisor and be responsible for planning work details from complex prints. Candidate will adjust, dismantle, repair, assemble equipment, cut and fit pipe, adjust valves as necessary. Applicant will exercise mental and/or visual alertness in performing assigned work. Must be able to use precision tools and be familiar with clearances, tolerances and proper fits.

Must be able to read blueprints, manuals and other documents required to service equipment on hand.

Must be able to understand pipe systems and repairs.

Exercise attention and care to prevent loss of tools and damage to equipment from improper operation.

Capable of ordinary care and attention as may be required to prevent injury to him and others and to implement any safety instructions given to him.

Requirements: Ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the operation of Power Plant equipment. Candidate must be capable of operating various hand and power tools. Candidate must have effective written/oral communication skills in English. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders (with 20 lbs. of parts and or tools), as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds.

Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions. Days and hours may vary.

Selected candidate must successfully complete a written and practical mechanical/electrical test, interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment.)

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

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Power To The People Co-op City Times / June 7, 2014

THANK YOU – THANK YOU - Director’s THANK YOU for your recent vote to allow new energy as part of the Riverbay Board of Directors. Congratulations to the top 5 vote getters.

A special salute to our newcomer Linda Berk who is passionate about the issues that a majority of cooperators are passionate about.

We are all anxiously awaiting the appointment of new officers.

We will work together this year to dramatically transform the way our Co-op City is being managed from top to bottom.

In the meantime, this is what each cooperator can do: Email or write this Director about specific issues YOU want to be addressed. One great email has already been received. Thank you.

DEDICATED TO YOUR ISSUES & CONCERNS As you may know Board Directors have the responsibility to establish policy covering the administration of Co-op City but are not to interfere

with day-to-day operations, employees or intrude on Management functions. In order to help me seek and demand the most economical operation of Co-op City, I am asking anyone to send me suggestions to improve the quality of Co-op City operations. I do request that any suggestions from employees be anonymous.

If and when we interview other Management Companies, we need to have an idea of issues.

Letters will NOT be shared with our present Management Company as it is not this Board member’s intention of putting anyone in jeopardy.

Your voice is important and will be used to make things better for everyone. Your voice will help guide the new Board Officers as we make changes/resolutions for the good of the Corporation.

RIVERS RUN COMMUNITY GARDEN is not under the umbrella of the Riverbay Fund, the NonProfit arm of the Riverbay Corporation. Garden membership is payable to Rivers Run Community Garden, Building 13 Association, Leslie Peterson, Board mem-

ber, President. This is a garden for all cooperators and will be on Riverbay property. Why the entire funding, etc. is coming through the Building 13 non-profit organization has been addressed. How will this be transferred under the Riverbay Fund will be discussed after the June meeting. In the meantime, all cooperatives should feel free to become involved in this project.

As soon as we have a new Board seated, the community will be informed of several new initiatives. In the meantime, let us hear from you.

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, is your 3rd Annual College, Career & Resource Fair. If you wish to join a great group of community volunteers, please contact me. This one will be bigger and better. Earning Power – Education Pays! We want our students to know as much as possible BEFORE they enroll in a college or training program. We are planning a great event for our Elementary Students from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Middle School & High School Students from 1 – 6 p.m.

Contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner, Riverbay Board member, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; Email: evelyntinez@aol.com; 917-324-1033.

the Truman High School 2014 Graduating Class will be presented scholarships of $500 each to augment their expenses for the upcoming Fall Term at the college or university where they have been accepted for the Fall term. So, please attend.

We continue to send our prayers to all the members who are recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgery, and various medical procedures for a full recovery. Get well soon. Best wishes are also extended to those members on home-bound

status. Please keep the faith and keep in touch with our Good & Welfare Committee Chairman, Ms. Gertie Brown, at (347) 275-2995 relating to your status. Best wishes are 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 your continued support of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club.

—George T. Clarke

Evelyn Turner Viewpoint

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, June 19, in the Bartow Center, Room # 31 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting.

This will be the last meeting before the Summer Recess.

There will be no meetings in July or August unless an emergency occurs.

At this meeting on June 19, there will be a High School Scholarship Awards Ceremony whereby 3 students from

Building 30 A and B Association

Building 30 A and B Association thanks everyone in Buildings 30 A and B who voted in the recent Riverbay Board elections.

June is the last month that we’ll have activities in the Association Room till August. We will have a meeting on August 20th to finalize our participation in Section 5’s Fun in the Sun. Building 30 A and B Association’s itinerary for the month of June is as follows: General membership meeting Wednesday, June 11th, with Pokeno Friday, June 13th, and Movie night will be Friday, June 20th. All events start at 7:30 with the door opening at 7 p.m. All crochet and sit and fit will end Wednesday, June 25th.

For those celebrating anniversaries, birthdays and graduations, have a happy and blessed day. Those who recently experienced a loss, we send our condolences.

Those who are under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475, President: Jerome Rice, Office: (718) 320-3210, Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36. Office hours: Monday, Wed., Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., naacpccity2210@gmail.com.

Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday, June 11 at 1 p.m. Membership Meeting on Sunday, June 22 at 3 p.m. All welcomed.

Voter registration forms available in English & Spanish. Voter registration is an ongoing activity. Federal Primary election is June 24th.

President’s Message: President Jerome L. Rice is asking everyone to take their souls to the polls during election month. I encourage everyone who is not a registered voter to stop by the office and get registered. Did you know that ex-felons can vote? As long as they complete their sentence, they can vote.

Community policing is a partnership between the police and the community. In wake of the May 17th shooting, the branch encourages the community to work with the police to resolve the shooting incident. The term “snitching” is jail terminology that shouldn't be embraced in our community. Come out, bring a friend and be bought up to date on what your branch is doing. “Become a member, become a voice.” If you're already a member, we ask that you gift a membership or sponsor a child.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT -VOTING RIGHTS & POLITICAL REPRESENTATTON. Protect and enhance voting rights and fair representation. Access to the vote and fair representation at all levels of the political process. By protecting democracy, enhancing equality and increasing democratic participation and civic engagement, African Americans will be proportionally elected to political office ... Don't Forget – exfelons can vote! In NY State, Voting Rights are restored automatically after release from prison and discharge from parole (probationers may vote). If you are in the county jail, but have not been convicted of a felony at the time of the election, YOU CAN VOTE! Qualifications to Register to Vote: Be a U.S. citizen; be 18 years old by December 31st of the year in which you file the form (Note: You must be 18 years old by the date of the General, Primary or other election in which you want to vote); live at your present address at least 30 days before an election; not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction, and not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

Let Your Voice Be Heard! Say It Loud! Vote! Polls are open 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. on June 24th, Federal Primary Election, last day to register for federal Primary Election is May 30th; September 9th Primary Day, last day to register for Primary Election is August 15th; November 4th General Election Day, last day to register for General Election is October 10.

—Jerome L. Rice

Co-op City Times / June 7, 2014

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

The Toastmasters year is annually July 1 to June 30th and as we finish up an exciting year of goal setting and achieving awards, we look forward to continued successes. We thank all members and guests for helping us keep Co-op City Toastmasters Club healthy and strong. We remain “The Biggest, The Best, in The Bronx” for learning and honing our public speaking skills. If you aspire to become a future leader, freedom fighter for your community or motivational speaker or perhaps your vision is to become a Chief Executive Officer, business entrepreneur - whatever it might be, this is the club with a program of basic building blocks to help you become successful.

As we go forward, a new year means election of new club officers. All current and active members are eligible to run for President, Vice President of Education, Vice President of Public Relations, Vice President of Membership, Treasurer, Secretary & Sgt. At Arms. We hold our Executive Officers in

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very high esteem. Each position is beneficial and directly correlates to the “real world” (think of it as a training ground), which provides great life challenges and experiences. Take on the challenge and run for office for the year July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. Contact Pres. K. Maxwell at Kmaxwell 889@verizon.net. Club elections, tentatively, will be held at our end of year meeting on June 19.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thurs., June 19th. Please bring a friend or two and see what our club is all about. You are worth it!! Regular meeting dates and times are the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of each month at 2049 Bartow Ave., Bartow Mall, LL, Bronx, NY. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 p.m.

You can also find us at the following websites: https://twitter.com/cc_toastmasters; www.facebook.com/CoopCityToastmastersClub; www.meetup.com/Co-op-City-Toastmasters-MeetUp —Kelly Maxwell

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Congratulations to all winners in Board Election Co-op City Times / June 7, 2014

I want to start by first congratulating the Director’s winners of the recent election. I look forward to continued progress with the incumbents and forging productive relationships with the newly elected.

Whether you win or lose, it can seem a daunting decision to put yourself out there as a candidate. Your desire to want to make a difference by tossing your hat in the ring is both challenging and admirable. It means you have chosen not to sit back and blend in. To all who were not elected, know that you can still work to make a difference. We still need you to make things happen.

During this past week, we lost one of the most influential voices of our time, Maya Angelou. Her family stated, “She lived a life as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace.” Dr. Angelou was a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist.

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." Sentiments I feel and eloquently stated by Marguerite Ann Johnson aka Maya Angelou.

During her Million Man March Poem…there is an excerpt I feel appropriately describes what we as a community must adhere to if we are to move forward: “I say, clap hands and let's come together in this meeting ground, “I say, clap hands and let's deal with each other with love, “I say, clap hands and let us get from the low road of

and revise our spirits, “Let us come together and cleanse our souls,” Sleep in peace.

We are in the process of upgrading our lobby entrances. Building 15A received the first installed Americans with Disability Act building lobby entrance. Along with this change, new intercoms were installed. It’s important to know shareholders’ thoughts on the ease of use and functioning of the intercoms. Building 15A helped prepare a survey.

They will distribute and collect the documents.

Hopefully, the shareholders will cooperate by returning the surveys to the Building Association in a timely manner so that they can be reviewed appropriately. Your feedback is essential.

Today, Saturday, June 7, from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. is the Annual Co-op City Fair. The Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will be held on the Section 1 Greenway. Come down and join the fun. There will be food and drinks. You don’t want to miss the Steel Band that will be performing as part of the entertainment planned.

The most prevalent race in Bronx County is Hispanic. There are many Hispanics that reside in Co-op City. The Spanish American Community Club of Co-op City provides the community with a better understanding of the Hispanic culture, offers an opportunity to identify with the Hispanic culture and takes part in the life of

the community.

We want to wish those of Puerto Rican descent a great day during the Puerto Rican Day Parade (also known as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade) on Sunday, June 8, in honor of all people of Puerto Rican birth or heritage.

Join Section 2 on June 21 from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Summer Fun Day, open to the entire community.

Parents will also be able to learn more about Music with a Message.

The human rights laws impose heavy fines and penalties against housing providers who fail to make exceptions about dogs when required. The human rights laws have pushed Riverbay to permit more animals.

Enforcement agencies are dedicated to enforcing the human rights laws.

Many cooperators are concerned about the dogs in Co-op City. As reported in the CC Times previously, Riverbay has been a no-pets housing complex but the law now requires that Riverbay make an exception to that policy for persons with disabilities.

That being said, animals MUST behave appropriately.

It is not acceptable for the dog to make unreasonable noise, owners must obey the leash laws and must pick up after their pet or risk a $250 fine according to the law.

Owners, be considerate of your neighbors, employees that work on the grounds, porters that work in the buildings and the community at large. We will be what we make it!

If you have any questions or concerns. contact me. I can be reached at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, call @ 718-320-1370 or e-mail me at daddpeterson @aol.com.

reached destination.” The best thing to do is to print out your route before you start and leave early to avoid traffic jams or other delays.

And most of all, I would like to see all of our Post members and their families have a safe and happy summer. When I enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1968, I was still a teenager. I took up smoking cigars to make myself look more mature. Did it work? Well one time, as I

proudly puffed away at the enlisted club, an older sergeant growled, "Hey kid, your candy bar's on fire!”

Some experience I had at Camp Lejune. Semper Fi! Beer makes a man lean on the bar, lean on his friends and lean on buildings as he stumbles on his way home.

This information was provided by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Leslie Peterson

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations.

We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in June.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by and join us. Please bring your DD-214 with you.

Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center, at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. Our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

Any Post member who would like to buy a Post long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, this is the location were you can buy it: Side Street, Inc., 1048 Morris Park Ave. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number is (718) 5978719.

Attention all Post members! On Saturday, June 7 on Greenway 1 from noon until 6:00 p.m., Post 1871 will have a recruiting table. Volunteers will be needed to man the table and move the equipment from the Post to Section Greenway. Please report to the Post at 11 a.m. to help move the equipment.

Heads up to all Post members! There will be no meetings during July and August. The meetings will resume in September. This is for all of our Post members who have a GPS navigation system in their car or a hand held device.

It is an incredible tool for getting from here to there; sometimes it will not provide you the most direct route, nor are they 100% reliable, as anyone who's ever found themselves at a deserted field knows after hearing “You have

Please Refrain From Littering in the Garages.

There are Several Trash Cans on Every Level For Your Convenience.

Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

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Black Forum

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

Going to Aqueduct We will be returning to Aqueduct on June 14. Leaving from Dreiser at 1 p.m., Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and Einstein at 1:30 p.m. Cost; $23 each.

No refunds. Call for reservation today, (718) 320-8035.

Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest at the Nordic Lodge, RI and then on to the casino for an exciting day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person — $100 due now and $50 by June 30. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today.

Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Seats going fast!

Oldies but Goodie Concert & Dance The Black Forum will be sponsoring an Oldies But Goodies concert and dance at the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 6. Artists and ticket information will be posted soon. Stay tuned.

Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up

their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage

of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address.

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

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Greetings, fellow cooperators. We would like to thank those of you that attended our recent building meeting and participated in our election process.

Speaking of elections, congratulations to the winners of the Riverbay Board elections. It was about time the community stepped up and did the right thing. However, there is still work to be done. But I digress.

Congratulations to our new Board members, Ms. Wanda Bailey, our new Recording Secretary, and Ms. Katrina Asante, our new Corresponding Secretary. The entire board will be posted soon.

The meeting began with the reading of the minutes of the last meeting

by Denise, our president, and moved quickly to comments and suggestions by our members. Some feel that there should be more signage in the building regarding rules and regulations, the elevator walls should be wiped down on a daily basis and possibly a suggestion box in the lobby also.

There are severe stress fractures in the walls in the ‘B’ line on the 21st floor and large boxes being left in the compactor room on the 13th floor ‘H’ line.

Marlene, who attended a community

meeting at the Bartow Center Monday, gave a brief update on the results regarding the recent shooting in the area and the new mall that’s on everyone’s mind.

Daryl Johnson stopped by and shared some comments about Montefiore Hospital and their interest in building an urgent care center behind the firehouse. There is also a proposal for a residence for veterans and their families behind the fire house and restaurants and shops along the river across from Co-op City Blvd. A lot of talk about building and very little talk about road

construction.

After our last meeting in April, I have been in contact with our CSO, Ms. Aldea, to have 1. the information channel #591, 2. the lobby music, 3. the 30th floor indicator in elevator #4 repaired. So far, we have lobby music.

Looking good.

There were light refreshments available at the conclusion of the meeting.

REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE, SMELL OR HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING, 718-671-3050, 9-1-1 or 3-1-1.

“Someday is not a day of the week.”

—Dock Harvey

summers. It worked to schedule a visit to those homes for an inspection of the convector drain lines.

Residents of homes that have experienced a problem in the past two years were asked to call their CSO office to schedule an inspection of their home’s convector lines.

To make sure that all homes that have experienced problems over the past two years were identified and targeted for the work, records were checked and all homes that did experience and report a problem last summer were scheduled for an inspection and drain cleaning prior to the beginning of the summer cooling season in late May or early June. In addition, both the Maintenance and the Restoration Departments checked their records for all work tickets related to convector flooding and related floor repairs from last summer. In those cases, preventative work was scheduled and performed prior to the beginning of summer and the cooling season.

According to Keenan, the program began slowly in March with 164 units inspected. In April, the number increased sharply to 864 and in May even more with a total of 1,477 homes having their convectors checked, cleaned, or repaired.

Keenan further explained earlier this week: “To make this program work going forward, we now need to recheck historical data on the recent requests for repairs on leaky convectors. We need to see if a leaky convector is one that we serviced over the last three months and if it failed, why did it fail? We will need to track all the repairs to see if it was due to a clogged

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have had a recent history of convector flooding problems, all shareholders living in all Co-op City homes are being asked to regularly – as often as once a week during the summer – check and pour water into their convector drains to clear them of residual sludge and other matter which builds overtime and can cause backups and leaks. This procedure should be performed all summer season beginning now, early June.

Keenan advised residents: “If a gallon of water flows freely, there is no clog. If the gallon flows slowly or does not flow at all, the convector needs to be inspected.

The resident should call CSO to set up an

inspection in this case in order to avoid future problems.”

A short video explaining the proper method for performing this simple procedure of checking the convector lines for clogs has been prepared and is shown on Co-op City’s closed circuit television channel hourly throughout the summer season. There is also a Co-op City “Convector Cleaning” video currently available on YouTube. In addition, flyers have been prepared explaining the process and the reason why checking and cleaning convector drains regularly will help prevent your home from having a leak this cooling season.

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drain, re-pitching, leaking line, or cooperator error, such as personal items clogging the drain, etc. With the historical data, we can do a root cause analysis to tell us what we have to focus on to reduce or eliminate the leaks going forward.”

The Maintenance Department also said that all routine maintenance calls to Co-op City homes also include an inspection of the convectors in those homes as another means of identifying potential problems before they occur.

All the identified work is being performed by in-house staff during regular working hours.

Residents of homes that have experienced multiple problems over the past two summers who have not yet called their CSO office for an inspection and possible remediation of the problem are asked to do so as soon as possible.

During the convector inspections, convectors that are found to need to have its condensate drain lines re-pitched will have that work scheduled and performed in a timely manner to prevent leaks in the home this summer and hopefully for many summers to come.

Keenan said that the program is designed to have far fewer apartments experiencing leaks this summer by indentifying and correcting conditions that lead to those leaks prior to the summer. Homes that do experience convector leaks this summer – and there will be some – will also be able to schedule a re-pitching of their condensate lines in a timely manner if it is determined by staff that the work will rectify the problem.

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Building 13 Association

Volunteers – TODAY- Attend the volunteer meeting, June 7, at 4:00 p.m. in Building 13’s Association Room.

Our Building Monthly Meeting is scheduled for June 12, at 7:00 p.m., see bulletin board.

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

One of the highlights of the day is the live music performed by the youth group Music With A Message sponsored by the Renaissance Youth Center. They strive to make a difference in the lives of youth by teaching them their dreams for success are within reach through mentoring and academic programs. Youth also write and perform their music with positive messages. If parents and youth are interested, they will be able to learn more and sign up on Summer Fun Day. Sponsors - We appreciate Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Furniture, Rosenshein (Peartree Mall), Fairway, Capital One Bank, People’s Bank, Zodiac Track, JGC Skills and Drills Basketball, Music with a Message. Dept. of Parks, Dept. of

Sanitation, Fire Dept., Co-op City Public Safety, 45th Precinct, and Community Board 10 for their support.

Don’t miss the BUS! Section 2-Fundraiser trip to the Showboat in Atlantic City on August 16. Cost: $35 leaving from Carver and Casals at 10 a.m. Payment due by July 19. You can contact Buildings 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 for information.

The Talking Quilt Workshop - Join us as we sew and stitch and weave our stories into a community quilt on June 28. The workshop will take place at the Association Room at 100 Casals Place.

The workshops listed above will be featured in an original film entitled, “The Art of Story Telling.”

Sands Casino/Amore Winery/ Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in

Bethlehem, Pa. scheduled for November 8. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due

by August 29. The trip is payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

All activities are on a first come basis.

For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www. bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Hi, neighbors.

Please Note: Section 3 Block Party Planning Committee is sorry to inform you that the Block Party has been cancelled due to lack of complete support from Section 3. THERE WILL BE NO BLOCK PARTY IN 2014.

Thanks to all who attended our general meeting, Tuesday, May 27th. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting scheduled for June 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. We will present two $500 scholarship awards to 2 high school graduates. The 3 previously awarded high school graduates and their families are invited to

attend this ceremony (invitations will be forwarded). There will be a 50/50 drawing and “special” refreshments served. All are welcome.

I would like to congratulate all June graduating students: “Remember: Today is all about you and what it means to be celebrating the end of one thing and the beginning of something else as you start another stage in life. I wish you every happiness and joy for the future.” Stay absolutely focused.

MOVIE MATINEE: Our next movie is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18. Please come down and enjoy the movie, your neighbors and refreshments.

The Executive Board is conversing about bringing our Game Night back.

We need your input, i.e., time, day, etc., but most of all we want your attendance. Call Ms. Brown if you have some ideas at 347-275-2995.

Thanks.

Please continue to send your articles to our e-mail address BLDG18newsletter@oal.com. Again, we love hearing from you; you help to make our day.

Our editor, Lee Spangenberg, is doing a great job. Thank you, Lee. ICE CREAM GIVE AWAY! Saturday, June 21, is Ice Cream Day. We will give free ice cream to all until

it is finished; the time will be posted.

June 15th is FATHER’S DAY. I wish all fathers the best day ever. Enjoy your day, fathers, and please be careful.

Happy birthday to all with that special day this month. I pray that it will be all that you want it to be. If you travel, please be cautious.

To the bereaved families, I give my sincere sympathy, and to the sick and homebound, I pray that you will recover quickly so that you can enjoy the summer weather outside.

Please stay ALERT! If you SEE something, SAY something!

—Gertie Brown

Greetings, cooperators.

Building 19 Association would like to thank the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Director, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, and volunteer member, Ms. Gertie Brown, for the very informative and enlightening presentation they made at our Association meeting on Friday, May 30th. The information presented by Director Abdul-Wahhab was so timely and pertinent to the world we live in today. He presented us with concrete directions and details that EVERYONE at the meeting could apply to their lives and for the well-being of their family’s to be proactive and pre-

pare themselves to be able to respond appropriately in times of disasters – of either natural or man-made origin. Ms. Brown showed us her own personnel GoBag and explained what each item was and why she chose those items to take with her if and when she had to evacuate her residence.

Again, our thanks go out to the CERT team – Mr. Khalil AbdulWahhab and Ms. Gertie Brown. The information they gave us was extremely helpful and it has awakened in me the awareness of the need for proactive preparation, planning and calmness as the appropriate response to disasters.

Building 19 Association also spon-

sored a raffle of a fully equipped GoBag. The drawing was held at the general meeting on Friday. The winner is Ms. Sonia Feliciano of Building 19.

Building 19 Association wanted to commemorate Memorial Day (which in the past had been celebrated on May 30th - the day of our general meeting).

In keeping with this commemoration of our soldiers and veterans, the men and women who served in our armed forces in war and in peace - Mr. Julian

McDavid, who is a veteran of the Viet Nam conflict, gave us a glimpse of the difficult situations and events of WAR that he experience. We appreciated Mr. McDavid sharing with us and we appreciate the service he rendered to the nation, and the service he gave to our building association.

To June birthdays, we wish you health, wealth and an abundance of love for the coming year.

—Lillie Hall

Meeting: Our June meeting date is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 starting at 12 p.m. There will be no speeches, no special guests; this meeting is for you, Building 32 cooperators. Details will be posted ion both buildings, and in the laundry room.

Section 5 Fun Day: Fun Day is scheduled for August 23. Volunteers will be needed, so please contact Ms. Eleanor Bailey, whose number appears below, to donate some time and energy.

Theater Reminder: Mark your calendar for our trip to the Westchester Dinner Theatre. We will be going to the matinee performance of one of the most outstanding shows to have appeared on Broadway, South Pacific. The date is Wednesday, October 22, and the charge of $80

includes the show, a full course luncheon, all taxes and gratuities and round trip transportation. There will be pick-ups and drop-offs in Einstein, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. CONTACT Eleanor Bailey at 718-379-7754 or Dolores Rankin at 718-379-0910. You can mail your payment to Ms. Bailey at 4180 Hutchinson River P’kwy, Apt. 10 A or Ms. Rankin at 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway, Apt. 10E, Bronx, NY 10475. Payments are due

by September 15 and there are still seats available.

Dogs: Someone on the "B" side allowed their dog to use the elevator floor for a urinal. If you are too tired or lazy or ill to walk your dog, let him pee in your apartment, not in a public place.

—Lorna Smith

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

Upcoming events: Our June 20th ‘Social Friday’ gettogether will have a Hawaiian theme.

Bring your leis, grass skirts and flowered shirts and enjoy the last ‘Social Friday’ until September. Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m.

‘Parents Night’ is set for Saturday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. in Room #4 of the Dreiser Center. The Sunshine Committee looks forward to seeing you at this event. Admission will be free for members and $15 for non-

members.

The Cultural Committee will be hosting the ‘El Batey’ picnic (members only) at Glen Islandon Sunday, July 20th. Please note: Cars must have a permit to enter the grounds. If you are a member and plan to join us, please make sure you obtain a permit

by June 20th.

We have planned another trip to Atlantic City! The Social Committee has arranged a trip for Saturday, August 23rd. Sign up without delay to ensure your spot for this always popular outing.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com.

You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017.

—Carmen Rodriguez

Building 18 Association

Building 19 Association

Building 32 Association

Spanish American Community Club

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

Welcome, June, and congratulations to all the graduates and students moving up.

We wish them all continued success and the wherewithal to continue their studies.

With regard to our end-of-the-year party, I failed to mention Galina and her very special contribution to our organization.

She left early and was not in the photo, but never forgotten. We also want to pay tribute to the outgoing Riverbay Board members and thank them for their many years of service and hard work. There is nothing that gives us more confidence than seeing experience and dignity in position. Here in Co-op City, we are a “not so mini-state” that maintains a small democratic government.

Congratulations to the newly seated and to those that retained their former

positions on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Broun Place Townhouse Association will relay information and support programs put in place to provide better quality of life for our cooperators. We are in the largest and one of the oldest, at 45 years of age, Mitchell-Lama middleincome housing development in the world, at near capacity, successfully controlling problems created by age, wear and tear and social crisis. Let’s applaud that we are among the almost 15,372 families living and celebrating 45 years of Co-op City and move on democratically.

Today, June 7th, let’s enjoy the annual June fair and hope we have good weather.

Some neighbors have mentioned how tired they are of hearing their phone ring and the caller asking for phone donations and/or support. Well, you don’t have to take these calls! The “Do Not Call” application and site online is available and works. If you need help submitting this form, please let your president know and she will help you.

Please help keep our neighborhood clean and free of litter, recycle your garbage correctly. Thank you to Public Safety for the foot patrol officers. Call Public Safety, 718-379-3050, if you see suspicious behavior. Use Public Safety to enforce our quality of life rules and regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

Keep up with the “goings on” in Co-op City by reading our Co-op City Times. This is our source for actual, dayto-day reports on Co-op City.

Join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus - Vice President and Eva Lazaar - President.

Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team.

We send good wishes and prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury. If you have a question regarding Broun Place, ask it!

—Eva Lazaar

Our condolences to the family of Doctor Maya Angelou, who passed on Wednesday, May 28, in her home in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Angelou was an accomplished author, poet, dancer, director, producer, community activist, and she spoke 7 languages. Dr. Angelou, we will miss your brilliant poetry and other wonderful books. Wishing you a very blessed and eternal rest. Your caged bird will sing infinitely.

Spring greetings to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. And, congratulations to all of our graduates. May God continue blessing you as you climb the educational ladder to fulfill your future endeavors.

Our sincere well wishes to those who are sick/shut in, and/or hospitalized. We wish you a very speedy recovery. Condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved

one. May you and your family be blessed during your difficult time of bereavement. And may your beloved deceased be eternally blessed.

Our next and last building association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the rear community room of 2420 Hunter Avenue.

Please attend to hear about the happenings around our community. We will then break for the summer and resume meeting on Tuesday, September 9.

Let’s all work to help keep Co-op City clean and green by properly disposing your trash into the appropriate trash receptacle. Enjoy the beauty of our community by taking a leisurely walk along our greenways and especially in Section 5 along the new walking paths.

If you see or hear something, please call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies. The life you save could be your own. —YuVonne Lewis

Building 26 Association

Read the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes

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When locations are pinpointed, serious action will be taken against the offenders. Please call Public Safety or your Cooperator Service Office if you have any information in this case. At the end of the school year in 2013, eggs were thrown from a rear facing terrace of Building 19. School personnel identified the location and the condition has stopped.

Parents need to make certain that young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out windows and have been known to empty an entire toy box. Fortunately, no one has ever been injured when this has happened. Be certain that window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at (718)

Co-op City Times / June 7, 2014 320-3300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit.

During air conditioning season, it is best to keep windows completely closed.

This will prevent children from being tempted to toss objects out the window.

It also allows the air conditioning to work at maximum efficiency. Keeping windows open results in an increase in condensation and can damage rugs and furniture over time. Open windows during high temperatures can result in a flood in your apartment. If you must open a window, open a small section at the top of the window only.

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Bronx-10 Community Emergency Response Team

Hurricanes: Super storm “Sandy” raised the awareness of New Yorkers that due to regional geography, hurricanes striking the NYC area can do more damage than hurricanes of similar strength in the southern United States. In fact, NYC has about 500 miles of shoreline vulnerable to these dangerous storms with almost three million New Yorkers now living in hurricane evacuation zones. The number of people living in an evacuation zone has increased by 600,000 over the 2012 total.

The Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Researchers have identified cycles for hurricanes and say we are now in one of the decades in which above-normal activity should be expected.

Some Hurricane Specifics: The right atmospheric and oceanic conditions need to be present to create a hurricane; hurricanes require warm water temperatures to build and strengthen.

Tropical Depression – A tropical depression has winds up to 38 mph.

Tropical Storm – A tropical storm sustains wind speeds from 39 to 73 mph.

Hurricane – A tropical storm is classified as a hurricane when winds are sustained at 74 mph or higher.

Evacuation Zones The impacts from Hurricanes Irene and Sandy were carefully studied by authorities and factored into the creation of new evacuation zones.

There are now six listed flood zones instead of three. These zones are ranked by the risk of storm surge impact, with Zone 1 being the most likely to flood, through Zone 6, the least likely. These designations replace the previous Zone labeling of A, B, and C. Much of Co-op City has been given a “Zone 4” designation.

Although our community is considered to be an area requiring no evacuation, a major hurricane may cause storm surge flooding. In the event of an evacuation request, Truman High School is designated as an Evacuation Shelter for our area.

(Go to http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/hazards/storms.shtml for additional information).

Hurricane Preparation In the event of a hurricane: 1) Stay tuned to TV and radio broadcasts, access www.NYC.gov, or call 3-1-1.

2) Bring any loose or lightweight objects in from your balcony.

3) Make sure all windows are closed 4) Have an in-home Emergency Supply Kit containing: • One gallon of drinking water per person per day • Non-perishable, ready-to-eat canned foods and a manual can opener • First-aid kit • Flashlight • Battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries • Whistle • Personal hygiene items: soap, feminine hygiene products, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.

• A phone that does not rely on electricity • Child care supplies or other special care items (prescription medications, etc.)

If you would you like to join CERT or want more information, please mail your questions or request to Bronx CERT 10, 100 Donizetti Place, Bronx, NY 10475. You can also contact us on the web at http://www.bronxcert10.com. General information about the CERT program is also available at www.nyc.gov/cert or by calling 3-1-1.

—Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

help of the public in identifying violators. If you observe objects being thrown from a window try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety. Use a brightly colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map and identify the exact apartment. By signing a Community Complaint Affidavit, a complaint can be issued. Your information will not be revealed to the person receiving the complaint. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question or do not wish to sign an affidavit, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may

remain anonymous when giving information.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your warm weather festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. Legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. Drunk Driving enforcement is heightened nationwide.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Happy Father’s Day, dad!

Happy Father’s Day to my dad, Joseph Fruhling, who passed away on May 12, 2013, and whom I miss very much.

—Alan Fruhling

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IT WAS A SUCCESS!!!

Our Scholarship Committee was formed and it is what the association has focused on since 2007. We continue to set a goal to support our children in pursuing their dreams in continuing their education. To those who donated the desserts to support the cause, thank you. To the gentleman from Bldg. 32 who came with his son, thank you. Every person should realize that children are our future and they might choose to become professionals who might touch all of our lives at some point. How you help them now is what you will see later.

As chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, I am profoundly appreciative to all of you not mentioned by name here, but hope you realize that you did a spectacular job and that is why we were successful. It was my privilege to work with such a group who knew what our mission was and completed that mission because we were a team. To all who donated, I am in

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Self-esteem – What Others See In so many societies, a person’s worth is determined by their talents, gifts, appearance, and so forth.

We do look at outward appearance (1 Sam. 16:7); after all, that’s all we can see. Thus, our concept of self often is shaped by the reaction others display, based on their outward observation of us. If everyone tells you that you are pretty, you will be more likely to view yourself as pretty. But there is always much more to each of us than meets the eye.

There may be exceptions, but most societies tend to place excessive value in outward, observable features.

However, other traits, such as honesty, kindness, temperance, or firm commitment to principles and ideals, tend to occupy secondary places. Another aspect of what others see is frequently filtered through prejudice. The effects of prejudice are devastating on selfesteem and performance. As Christians, we should be making a concentrated effort to uplift and encourage others, regardless of their background.

In 2 Samuel 9, there is the story of Mephibosheth, who could have been the target of retaliation by David.

No wonder he showed fear, fell on his face to the ground, and called himself “a dead dog.” He was also crippled. There is no doubt that the restoration of the family property, the reassignment of servants, and the honors granted brought to Mephibosheth an extra measure of self-worth.

The influence that people have on others’ selfesteem is extremely powerful. More than we realize, we have the ability to shape others’ self-concept through words, actions, and even how we look at them.

How careful, or careless, are you with how you impact the self-esteem of others?

Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue; 718.320.0518; www.coopcitysdachurch.org.

Our services are open to the community, come as you are.

Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food.

Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer & Praise Meeting: June 11, 7:30 p.m. New Study Series, The Great Controversy: Each week, the major issues of the conflict between Christ and Satan are discussed as they have been seen in the history of the Christian church down to our own day – and beyond, based on what the Bible says will yet take place.

Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Sabbath Celebration/Saturday Worship, 11:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth programs on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. (for children ages 6-17) Our Children Ministries is directed by Christian teachers who are committed to helping children understand the love of Jesus by engaging them in interactive classes.

—Pastor Terry Giles

Building 31 Association

awe because you understood our call for help and you responded without hesitation. To all who made a purchase, thank you for supporting us to make this bake sale a success. Although we had a few people from the A-side at the bake sale, we were lagging in sales. I say thanks to our cheerleaders that were positioned in the A-side lobby reminding folks that a bake sale was going on as the B-side was in full participation leading us to believe the A-side had forgotten about us. We are one building with two arms and we are one family with everyone working together to ensure we succeed as one.

It is now June and time for graduations. We will be selecting and giving our scholarship to qualified applicant(s) who will be graduating or receiving their GED from high school 2014. On June 16th, during our last general meeting for the season, we will celebrate the scholarship winner(s), also the end of our 2013-2014 year. We will be taking a 2 month break

19 at this time, returning in Sept. We are hoping that all of Building 31 understand “it takes a village to raise a child and we are the villagers who must join together with that plight.” We will be posting flyers as reminders of this meeting in the lobby and on your floor next to the elevator.

If you were unable to participate in this bake sale, you can still donate to our scholarship fund as this is one of our continued annual focus, therefore this is a continuous collection.

Your membership helps us have various programs going on as well throughout the year. You can still become a member with a $5 dues. We have so much to offer and supporting your association and knowing what we can do as a group is worth every part of those annual dues.

We will be looking for you at our general meeting.

See and hear what we do as an association.

—Marilyn McDaniel

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African-American Association

The members of the Association extend their condolences to the families and friends of our beloved leaders of the African-American community who have recently joined the ancestors, including the incomparable poet and writer, Maya Angelou (86) (4/4/285/28/14); Pan-Africanist Elombe Brath (77) (9/30/36-5/19/14); social activist and historian Vincent Harding (82) (7/25/31-5/19/14); and writer and poet Sam Greenlee (83) (7/13/30-5/19/14).

Learn more about them and teach your children and grandchildren. Their accomplishments should be recognized and their legacies emulated.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Scholarship Awards Program The Association will present its Seventh Annual Scholarship Awards Presentation to two deserving Co-op City high school seniors on June 14th at

4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Past scholarship recipients are also encouraged to attend. If you know of a high school student in your building or your area, inform them about our Scholarship Awards Program. No family should pass up an opportunity to receive scholarship funds for their child. For an application and guidelines, call 718379-5555 or 718-671-5957.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques.

Call Meena at 718-671-8364.

Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape!

Call Xonia at 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel

music. Call Cynthia at 917-903-7073.

Music Appreciation/Singing Classes – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. Call Keith at 917-561-6211.

Education Program – The Institute For Youth will hold its next class on Monday, June 9th, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

Intro to Social Media and Digital Technology Classes - Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

The fee is $8 per class. Classes will run thru June 14th. For more information, call Mercedes at 347.943.0423.

Summer Day Camp for Children Register your child today for fun-filled days of summer camp. Call 718-3795555.

Recent events – On May 30th, Association members attended the Center for Bronx Nonprofits at Hostos

Community College. On May 31st, members attended the Celebration of Life Brother Elombe Brath at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.

General Membership Meeting – Saturday, June 14th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Presently, a single membership is $7.50 and $12.50 for families until August 31st. This applies to NEW members only. The annual membership dues of $15 for singles and $25 for families will resume in September.

You may send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. We welcome donations. Phone: 718-379-5555. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanameri canassoc.”

—Francine Jones

Don’t forget your tickets for the RETIREES’ 42nd Annual LUNCHEON which will be held on Wed., June 18th at the beautiful Marina Del Rey, featuring the Carol/DAD Productions, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $75. We will be honoring the following persons who have made significant contributions to our organization for 20 plus years: Annie Guinn, Rosalie Menefee, Marge Watson, George Crouch, Eugene Hunter, and Leonard Murrell. Note: Transportation available on a first come, first paid basis.

For tickets, see/call: Beverly Waller or Ida Morton, 718-379-0377.

TRAVEL EVENTS: June 10-12 (Tuesday-Thursday).

Come stay and play at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. (Casino bonus: TBD). Price: Double $400 pp/Single $490. $100 deposit required to hold seat. Package includes - All You Can Eat Crabs at Woody’s Crab House, and the menu also includes fried chicken, shrimps and other delicious delights; shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; and

on day of return, will stop at the Harrington Raceway & Casino and get a Free slot play and a Free buffet. Come stay and play. Contacts: Serita G., 347564-5722/NCNW, 718-320-2366.

Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the PRINCESS. (Final payment due by Wed., May 28, Rm. 19).

Contacts: Claudette D., 718-3794784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Sat., June 7, 2:00 p.m. show ‘ALIVE! The Musical…55+ and KICKIN’ at the Dempsey Theatre, 127 W 127th St., Harlem. SOLD OUT! Contact: Delores D., 718-379-0377. Boarding: 12:45/ Depart: 1:00 p.m. SHARP! Sat., June 21, 8:00 p.m. show.

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE at Lehman College. Price: $50. Boarding: 6:45/Depart: 7:00 p.m. SHARP! Contact: Ione 718-379-0377.

Wed., Sept. 10, Luncheon & Show, “THE WIZARD OF OZ” at the

Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $65. Contact: Eleanor B., 718-324-7847.

GOOD AND WELFARE: Get well wishes to the following: Clarice Simpson (Regis Nursing Home), Catherine Shipley, Evelyn Watson and Celestine Withey. We send warm thoughts and may the sun bring you new energy every day.

Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Members and friends, we require your telephone number and a small deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips. Checks/money orders only – Payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser, Room 19, Mondays

and/or Thursdays approximately, 3:005:00 p.m. Call before coming during the summer months.

After our June 4th General Membership meeting, we said ‘so long’ as our vacation begins in July and ends August 31st. Don’t forget to mark your calendars that we will be back for our General meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd, and we look forward to seeing you then.

However, Dreiser clubroom 19 will continue to be open for your daily pleasure. Come join in the fun.

“We wish you a great summer and hope that you spend it happily with family and friends. May YOUR summer be just fantastic like YOU!” —Claudette Davis

The Baychester Library Association is happy to announce that our annual book sale is scheduled for next Saturday, June 14th.

We will be in front of the library at the Bartow shopping center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As usual, we have a great selection of books, both hard and soft cover

suitable for children, teens and adults.

Mark your calendars, tell your friends. We welcome your continued support and look forward to seeing you again. All proceeds are used for programs and improvements at our own neighborhood library.

—Helen Topal

Come one, come all to the Section 2 Summer Fun Day/Block Party Fundraiser to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, Saturday, August 16, leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Carver Loop and Casals Place (Tot Log/Playground). Bus returns/leaves Atlantic City at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $35 per person (bonus from casino), reservations and final payment due by July 19. Make your reservations early by contacting Jerome, 917-671-7862; Debbie, 718-379-6312; Sonia, 718379-8305; Gail, 718-671-3801; and

theab14c@hotmail.com. If you are paying by check, make payments to Bldg. 13 Association, Inc., 100 Casals Place, 32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

Don’t forget our Section 2 Summer Fun Day Annual Event on Saturday, June 21st. If you have vendor petitions, please turn them in.

If you have vendor petitions, please turn them in to Riverbay.

A shout-out to all who are celebrating a special day this month, a get well wish to our sick and shut-in and to our troops.

—Sonja Maxwell

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Tomorrow, June 8, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11 is our last General Membership meeting until we meet again as a group in September. In honor of our 43 years of community service in the Co-op City community, we will be paying tribute to our Charter members and Section Presidents from 1971-present. NCNW was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. NCNW is a voluntary nonprofit membership organization helping individuals to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and the community. NCNW has 39 national affil-

iates and more than 240 sections with an outreach to nearly four million women.

The first meeting of the Co-op City Section of NCNW was held at the Community Protestant Church of Coop City on February 14, 1971, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Daisy George and Mrs. Maggie Alston, members of the committee of Four Hundred, NCNW, Inc. Roberta Booze, the late Lillian Dean, Jessie Profit, Dorothy Edwards and Evelyn Garner were the pioneers who paved the way for the Co-op City Section. A charter membership of 54

members along with four associate members was soon established on June 13, 1971. We are thankful for our Charter members for planting the seeds and establishing the foundation for the Co-op City section. In addition to fundraising activities and trips, some of our programs that we have worked on over the years are: Junior Council for teens, Community wide Annual Brotherhood Program, Saturday Tutorial Program, Harambee Program, Annual Black History Program, Health Fair, Teen Workshop, Back to School

Supply Drive to name a few. We are grateful to all NCNW members for their service and the Co-op City community for their support over the years.

We will be collecting canned goods for Phipps Town N Country Residence Home. Donated items can be dropped off on Sunday, June 8, from 3-5 p.m. in Room 11.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday June members.

—Maxine Sullivan

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women, 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club.

The Williamsbridge Club is moving

forward with our partners in planning for the College Fair. We will be meeting over the summer to plan a grand event. If you are interested in serving an internship or community service project, please contact the club at the address listed.

Starting this month, June, the Williamsbridge Club will be in full planning mode for programs to offer starting September, 2014. Please be on the lookout for more information. Reminders: Some benefits of regular physical activity: Helps you manage your weight;

reduces your risk of stroke; decreases blood pressure; helps strengthen bones and helps prevent injury; increases muscular strength and endurance; increases flexibility and range of motion; helps with stress; makes you feel better.

Caution – with all physical activity programs, consult with your health care practitioner first.

Our next public event will be participation in the College Fair to be held on October 4, at Dreiser Loop Community Center. We are looking to restart our

Youth Club. If you know of a youth, age 13 – 18, please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing information.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Joetta Brown

Calling all of our Section 2 Summer Fun Day volunteers to a meeting, today, Saturday, June 7th, 4:00 p.m., Building 12 (120 Casals Place), Activity Room. At the meeting, we will ask that you volunteer for the various events on that day. If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer, bring them along. Thank you.

Section 2 Summer Fun Day is

Saturday, June 21st, 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This is an annual event and a good time to sit, relax and enjoy a day of fun, food and games. There will be signs on the trees and in the lobbies asking that you remove your car from the street.

Also, Section 2 is sponsoring a Summer Fun Day Fundraiser to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on

Saturday, August 16th leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Carver Loop and Casals Place Tot Lot. Bus returns/leaves Atlantic City at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $35 per person due by July 19th. To make a reservation, call Sonia at 718-379-8305.

A special shout-out to everyone who is celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who

have suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in.

If you see anyone defacing our property or not properly picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-6713050 and Maintenance, 718-320-3300.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841 and MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful…

PLEASE NOTE - Due to Daylight Saving time, prayer services will be held at 1:00 p.m., instead of noon.

The Islamic Cultural Center of North America is honored to be one of the organizations providing religious services for the residents of Co-op City. This also gives us an opportunity to correct rampant misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.

These misconceptions are mainly a result of criminally misguided actions of a very

small extremist fringe of Muslims who are provided endless media coverage. These extremists are a minute fraction of over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide.

Co-op City Mosque is open to all residents for prayer services and fellowship.

We are more than happy to answer questions about our religion, culture and Muslims, in general.

The following statements explain our view of unity and common destiny with people of all diverse faiths. The first statement is from the Holy Quran, and second

one is from Prophet Muhammad.

“Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve”. Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 62.

“What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and

to remove the sufferings of the injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari.

Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more information, please contact us at: 718829-2323 or info@islamicculturalcenter.org, or view our website: www.islamicculturalcenter.org.

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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!

What a friend we have in Jesus. Trust, those who know Jesus as their friend are never alone. Let’s look at scripture to

support this. Psalms 23 says: 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.

3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m.

Every 3rd Sunday following the

Velocity Track Club New York competed in 4 meets and were blessed with 31 medals and 2 trophies last weekend.

On Saturday, May 31st, 3 of our athletes competed in the Equality Charter School 5K Fun Run fundraiser at Van Cortland Park. Darius Gordon (15 years old) was the 1st athlete to finish, earning him a gold medal. Jordan Ingram (8 years old) finished 3rd overall and 2nd for the boys 15 years and under, followed by Julian Caldwell (8 years old), 4th place overall and 3rd for boys 15 years and younger.

Then, Darius traveled to Icann Stadium, ran 3.1 mile and took 3rd in the NYRR Department of Education Middle School City Championship.

Darius should get the Iron Man of the Day Award. At the City Championship, the following Velocity athletes also represented their school: Jacqueline Kendall took 2nd in the 6th grade 1 mile run; Adrian Swift Henry won the boys 6th grade long jump and took 3rd

in the 1 mile run. Dominique Jackson won the 7th & 8th grade girls 100 and 200 meter race. They are recognized as some of the best in NYC middle schools.

Jordan Samuel represented VTC at the Gotham City Track & Field Festival represented by the Eclipse Track Team at St. Michael’s High School. We think Jordan found his love in the long jump.

He took 1st in that event and the 100 meter race.

On Sunday, June 1st, Velocity went to Baldwin High School for the Long Island Track Festival, hosted by the Baldwin Blazers Track Team. VTC took 19 athletes and won 24 medals and 1 trophy. Medals were giving to the top 3 athletes in their event and gender.

Trophies were given to the top 3 boys and girls in the 9 & 10 years 400 meter run and 11 & 12 boys and girls 800 meter race (spot lite events). The following student athletes won awards: Jacqueline Kendall earned a 2nd place

trophy & 2nd place medal in the 1500 meter race. Darius Gordan took 1st in 800, 2nd in the 1500 & 2nd in the 400 meter run. Giovanna Tolbert, 1st in the 800 & 2nd in the 1500 meter run.

Tiara Jackson, 1st in the 800 and 1500 meter run. Dontae Lindo took 2nd 800 and 100 meter race.

Kristain Cadiz Domville, 1st in the 200 & Velocity Track Club sporting their awards.

400 meter race. Dante 1st in the discus. Matthiaus Love, 3rd in Dacosta, 2nd 200 & 1st in the 400 the shot put and Tyron Ingram, 1st in meter run. Danielle Jackson, 2nd in the the boys 17 & 18 long jump.

200 and 1st in the 400 meter race.

For additional information, please Adrian Swift Henry, 2nd in the 80 Contact Coach Winston Dinkins at meter hurdles. Jordan Samuels took 1st 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT in the long jump and 100 meter race. @AOL.COM. Raseam Phillip, 2nd in the 100 meters.

—Winston Dinkins Daijon James, 3rd in the shot put and

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morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Please come out and support these services.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube.

You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Community Protestant Church OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Saturday, June 21st, 1:00 p.m. A very special event!

THE NEW GENERATION YOUTH CHOIR CONCERT. Theme: “We Follow Jesus.” Donation: $15.

For tickets and/or additional information, call (646) 244-2746, (646) 515-2956 or the Church Office, (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 6715493 or (718) 671-0231 REMINDER: Pastor Owens requested that we read and meditate on Ephesians 4:11-16: “And he gave some apostles; and some prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all

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

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan Mitchell

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship with them at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 646-3456707.

Services on Sundays are as follow: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held in the morning starting at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting will be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Youth service begins at 7 p.m. All youth are invited to attend the service and participate in all the activity.

The annual prayer breakfast will be held on June 28 at 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center. Cost for adults: $20; children 12 years and under is $10.

Focus: It is imperative that Christians maintain a consistent walk which manifests itself in good deeds in the practical areas of life, in business, in the com-

munity, and on the job.

Matthew 5:16 states: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven.”

Paul called for all Christians to be subject to authority. If they do not, they will receive damnation or punishment from the civil rulers. Paul continued: Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil.

Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good and thou shall have praise of the same.

For he is the minister of God to thee for good, but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: For he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore, ye must need be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. (Romans 13:3-5) Paul further stated: In Ephesians 6:5-6 & V.8-9: Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as unto

to Christ; Not with eye service, as men pleasers, but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

And ye masters, do the same things unto them forbearing threatening, knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Paul is encouraging us to be strong, and walk in obedience and in love all the days of our lives. He further stated in Ephesians 6: 10-12: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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

We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, intercultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917-7344058 for more information.

Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Dr. Smith’s Sermon Topic: “Seeing In the Dark.”

Reading from Holy Scripture: Romans 8:22-27 Weekly Activities Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome. Never a fee, and is non-sectarian!

Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome!

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Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call

718-925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. or Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:00

a.m. To arrange special drop-off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors.

Thought of the Week: “Peace isn’t bought or even taught, but rather caught in the process of pursuing God’s will on earth as it is in heaven. Peace is simply the dividend of partnership with God.” —Robert Kopp.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service.

Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50.

Our telephone number is 718-3203774, visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Bible Study will also be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held

monthly at 7:00 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, June 10. May 13 for the next Men’s Prayer Service.

TODAY, Saturday, June 7, the First Lady’s Ministry invites you to their 2nd Annual Gospel Brunch at 10:30 a.m. in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. The Ecstatistics is the invited gospel group. Donation for adults is $25, children 6-12 is $5.

TOMMOROW, June 8, the Ushers and Nurses Ministry will have a combined anniversary service at 3:30 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Bradshaw, Pastor of the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church located in Harlem, NY. All are invited to this celebratory service. Service will be held in Room 45, Einstein Community Center.

On Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m.,

the Diaconate Ministry will present the the “Seven I Ams of Jesus.” All are invited to attend.

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 18, 19 and 20, we will hold our Spring Revival at 7:30 p.m. each evening. All are inviting to these uplifting services.

SUMMER LITURGICAL PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Beginning July 7 to August 22, the church will have a summer Liturgical Performing Arts intensive day program for ages 6 – 17. This program will include daily Bible study, prayer, and writing, African drumming, theatre, poetry literature, gospel music, field trips and games. Private voice lessons and piano will also be provided. The Director will be Bro. Alfred Gallman who has over the past 35 years answered

the need for dance, music, and theater training in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania tri-state area.

Registration will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday beginning June 2 at 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level).

The Liturgical Performing Arts Intensive program will end with a performance that will showcase their program experience. For additional information, call 718-320-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-790-9120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets on Monday & Wednesday.

Schedule: Sunday WorshipSpanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for Men, Women and Children.

Separate classes for each. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer/spoken Word with Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 78:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs.,

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. www.rosarioministries.com. For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873.

Father’s Day – Sunday, June 15 – we will have one service at 11:00 a.m. giving families time to spend together.

We’ve been having a very interesting Sunday School class in our Women’s Studies. This week, we shared feelings about fear and obsessions. “Who is the man that fears the Lord” (Psalm 25:12).

Are you obsessed by something? You may say “No,” but all of us are obsessed by something—usually by ourselves, or, if we are Christians, by our own experience of the Christian life. But the psalmist says that we are to be obsessed

by God. The abiding awareness of the Christian is to be God Himself, not just thoughts about Him. The total being of our life inside and out is to be absolutely obsessed by the presence of God. A child’s awareness is so absorbed in his mother that although he is not consciously thinking of her, when a problem arises, the abiding relationship is that with the mother. In that same way, we are to “live and move and have our being in God (Acts 17:28) looking at everything in relation to Him, because our abiding awareness of Him continually pushes itself to the forefront of our lives. If we are obsessed by God, nothing else can get into our lives—not concerns, nor tribulation, nor worries. And now we understand why our Lord so

emphasized the sin of worrying. How can we care to be so absolutely unbelieving when God totally surrounds us?

To be obsessed by God is to have an effective barricade against all the assaults of the enemy. “He himself shall dwell in prosperity…” (Psalm 25:23.)

God will cause us to “dwell in prosperity,” keeping us at ease, even in the midst of fear, tribulation, misunderstanding, and slander, if our “life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). We rob ourselves of the miraculous, revealed truth of this abiding companionship with God. “God is our refuge…” (Psalm 46:1) Nothing can break through His shelter of protection.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to

Church of God’s Children

Church of the New Vision

8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events On June 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Women’s Fellowship invites all to participate in the “Longest Day.” This event is one of many which will go on from sunrise to sunset to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.

An informative and fulfilled program to include light refreshment has been planned. A suggested donation of $10 to support the Alzheimer’s Associated would be appreciated. For further information, please contact Sis. Loretta Scott or any member of the Women’s Fellowship.

On Sunday, June 8th, Seniors, Family and Friends Day will be held during the 11:00 a.m. service. Dinner will be served immediately after. Please invite your fami-

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT

ly and friends for an afternoon of praise worship and fellowship.

Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-days/2-nights, August 20-22. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Hotel accommodations on Canadian side, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, professional guided tour of Toronto, CN Tower, Harbor Cruise and Famous Wharf, time at Casa Lama Castle, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Niagara Falls Casino and duty free shopping. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, Double $500pp and Single $580pp. VALID PASSPORT. Make checks/money order to: Church of the New Vision; Mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Canada. For information, please contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748, T. Gavin at 917-587-5057 or church office, 718-671-

8746.

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

You could contact the church at the number listed below.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY, 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—Carole Haque

CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1659 eaSt gUn Hill ROad bROnx, ny 10469

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

Rev., dR. Calvin e. OWenS, paStOR CHURCH

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHedUle WEEKLY:

CHURCH SCHOOl - SUnday, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHip SeRviCe: SUnday, 11:00 a.m. bible ClaSS & pRayeR meeting - WedneSday, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COmmUniOn - 1St and 3Rd SUndayS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

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

Tues., Jun 10

Mon., Jun 9

Bingo 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm 31

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

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

Card Games 2– 4 p.m., Rm. 31

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

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

Wed., Jun 11

Einstein

9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Word Games Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 45

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49

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

Spanish Practice Class

Line Dancing w/Voncile

10:30 am, Computer Lab

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

Bingo

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian

1:00 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31

11:00am – 12:00pm

Card Games

Bingo

Dominoes

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive Rm. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise

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

Dreiser

1:00pm, Rm. 49

9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30am 11:30am, Rm. 7

Tai Chi 11:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 2

Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Art Class 1:00pm -3:00pm, Rm. 7

YOGA w/Bhadra 2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 2

Thurs., Jun 12

2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Social Dance Club Music

by Cecilia Tenconi -

Fri., Jun 13

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

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

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

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

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

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

Date: Mon., Jun 9

Tues, Jun 10

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Apple juice Beef hamburger Mauzone potato knish

Italian sweet sausage Pasta primavera Tossed salad w/dressing

Whole wheat dinner roll Hamburger bun Canned apricots

Classic meatloaf w/ gravy Stewed vegetables Mashed cheesy potatoes

Dinner roll Whole wheat bread Dessert Fresh fruit

Turkey chili w/ sweet potatoes & corn Roasted broccoli

Dinner roll Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad Orange pineapple juice Shake & Bake chicken Egg Barley w/mushrooms, Coleslaw Garden salad Alt: Baked turkey breast

Orange juice Turkey meatballs Wed., Fusilli pasta w/parsley Jun Steamed peas & carrots

11 Alt: Egg salad Apple Juice

Tilapia Francaise Thurs., style beef stew Cuban style yellow rice Spanish Brown rice Jun Kale w/garlic sauce Baby carrots w/parsley 12

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Chicken salad

Fri., Jun 13

Orange juice Baked chicken legs Green beans Potato kugel

Lemon pepper Cod Corn, black bean and pepper salad Cucumber dill salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

Alt: Gefilte fish

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips includes roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted (718-320-2066).

The Big Apple Senior Walking Group - Every Friday, 10:30 a.m., meets at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7.

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Fridays, June 20th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066.

NYLAG - New York State Legal Assistance Group - Mobile Van, Thursday, June 12th - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - will be located on Asch Loop behind the library. Must call the JASA office for an appointment – 718-320-2066.

Empire Casino – Monday, June 16th - $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m.

Empire Casino – Friday, June 20th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Friday, June 27th, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:00 a.m.

9-1-1 Museum and Memorial – Monday, June 23rd, $18. Tour time: 10:00 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. and Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. (Only 20 seats available).

FULL. NO SEATS AVAILABLE. Father’s Day Celebration – Tuesday, June 10th – $2 (contribution for lunch) - 12:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. – 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 4 Sugar Angel Entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at the Dreiser Senior Center for this event.

Father’s Day Celebration – Friday, June 13th – $3 in advance & $5 at the door- 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at The Bartow Courtyard. Music by Jamal Risbrook. MENU: Sliced

Challah bread Apple sauce unsweetened

brisket of beef w/gravy, candied yams, mixed veggies, rolls, iced tea, Ice cream and cookies. Tickets can be purchased at the Bartow Senior Center lunch room for this event.

2014 Senior Festival @ The Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, NY – Tuesday, June 10th - $50 members & $55 non-members. On arrival: Coffee, tea or decaf, scones or homemade donuts. Lunch (noon to 1:00 p.m.): Sausage w/peppers & onions, franks, hamburgers, French fries, sweet corn on cob, watermelon, pasta or potato salad, Ice cream. Beer & soda served noon to 5:00 p.m. Dinner (4:00 p.m.): Entrée selections: Chicken, beef or Tilapia, potato, vegetable. Includes Coach bus. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 8:15 a.m. & Einstein - 8:30 a.m., music, dancing & bingo. Please mention your entrée selection when registering for the trip. CANCELLED. Sadie Hawkins Dance & Mixer for singles 50 years and better – Friday, June 20th, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium.

Tickets: $10 at the door, Gents night special – admission for 2 men for $10, $90 in advance for a table of 10.

Bring your own refreshments. To reserve a table, contact the office (718-320-2066).

Grandparent Connection – Grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 19th (pot luck luncheon), 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, you may contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139, or 917-734-5935.

Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, June 17th, 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home.

Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.

Diabetes Support Group – Monday, June 23rd, 1:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7. For information: 718-671-2090 (Ext. 2142).

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

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FYI: Meeting scheduled for MONDAY, JUNE 9TH, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” REMINDER: This is the last meeting until we “see you in September….”

NOTE: Final payment due for Baltimore trip. As noted below, there are 7 spaces available for the Canada/New England Cruise. If interested, please contact Jean and bring your deposit (or more) to the meeting.

NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/shopping at Arrundel

Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…Seats available… .contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights…

Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I-$1,438; Balcony: E-2-$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N-$1,827; Outside cabin: I$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — NOTE: There are seven (7) spaces available for our group. If interested, send your deposit, $350, NOW! …contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Happy birthday or anniversary to everyone celebrating in the month of June.

The Taj Mahal, Tuesday, June 10th.

The cost per person is $33, casino bonus slot play of $30. Time of pick-up: 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop (library) and Dreiser Loop.

Please bring your photo I.D (valid) and a casino card.

Correction – We have made reservations to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Thursday, October 23rd. The cost per person is $79 — all seats are available.

Enjoy the comedy drama of Breaking Legs and their delicious menu choice of fresh homemade bread, green garden salad, Yankee pot roast, fried shrimp platter, chicken Parmigianino, crusted Parmigianino Tilapia, sausage with

pepper and onions, baked vegetable lasagna, vegetable kabobs. To top off these delicious entrees, indulge in their famous dessert buffet of over 30 freshly-made miniature desserts and assorted cakes. Enjoy with your coffee or tea.

This trip can be paid off in the amounts that you choose by October 10th. Send in any amount to hold your reservation.

For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005, Loretta at 718-6712958 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Please give a call to those in nursing homes or who are homebound. It is for health, and healing, as well as their well-being.

Good health to all.

—Lydia Ruas

The Handicapped Adults Association is very pleased to announce that although HAA is closing effective immediately, HAA programs will continue under JASA Co-op City Senior Services. During HAA office hours at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, on Thursday, June 5, from 9:30 a.m. to

11:00 a.m., HAA will be giving away many of the items and jewelry that HAA has been storing. Community members are invited to come and take what they want. Please look out for JASA’s announcements about upcoming programming. Thank you for your support.

—Arlene Rodriguez

Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all that celebrate in the month of June.

Wednesday, June 11—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only. Refreshments served.

June 12—Our trip to Villa Roma was wonderful. The food was delicious and the music was terrific.

Everyone was singing along with “The Jersey Boys.” All and all, it was a great success.

Tuesday, June 24—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $33.00. Rebate is $25.00. Slot play and $10.00 for food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our

3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, August 14—Going to City Island Crab Shanty for luncheon.

Price is $28.00. Menu—1 lb. whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of sole, chicken with ribs, chicken parmagiana, and snow crab legs.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39 or call at 718-379-9613 or call Mary 718-379-4899.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund

Handicapped Adults Association

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Summer Reading Challenge - Calling All Mad Scientists! Join us for some explosive fun in the Laboratory! (Community Room), Saturday, June 9, 3:30 p.m.

FREE SNAP prescreening and application assistance - Presented by AARP Foundation, Council of Senior Centers and Services, and the NYC Department for the Aging. Are you or someone you know having trouble making ends meet? SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides a monthly benefit that can help with your grocery bills while freeing up income for other household needs! You may be eligible even if you own your own car or home. Thursday June 12th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Annual Book Sale - Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

WEEKLY EVENTS (Subject to change. Call library to confirm) Game On - Mondays, 3:30 p.m.

Click On - Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m Toddler Time - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.

Teen Lounge - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Chess Club - Thursdays, 3:00 Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Teen Lounge - Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Goose Island Seniors

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Reflections

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

Money and power do not really bring you happiness. Happiness does not depend on things but on attitudes. No one is born happy, but all of us are born with the ability to create happiness. A laugh expresses the joy of living and costs nothing, and the person who laughs is a delight to be with. But more important is enjoying life.

Someone once questioned a clergy-

man, “How do you account for so much evil in the world?” The clergyman responded by asking, “How do you account for so much goodness in the world?”

There is evil in the world, but there is also goodness in the world. We see what we choose to see. If we have the right perspective, we can see the beauty, the joy, the wonder of life all about us, and most important, in us.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1718-379-6920.

Note: New office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, June 6th is at 8:04 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 7th at 9:13 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon. The congregation of Traditional Synagogue would like to thank Daniel Sayani for filling in for Rabbi Kronengold and giving us a beautiful Service.

NOTE***Sunday, June 8th and Sunday, June 22nd, Bingo’s at 1:00 p.m. Admission $3.

Refreshments will be served. All are welcome in our community. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor.

Sunday, June 14th, we will be having a Father’s Day Kiddush. You are welcome to join us. A happy Father’s

Day to all.

Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in honor of” or “in memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you.

Synagogue members, we need your donations in order to have a Kiddush at our Shabbot services on Saturdays.

Please mail in your contributions or bring it to our office on Sunday. Rabbi Kronengold would greatly appreciate your participation in this endeavor.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. Mimi Berlofsky is home and feeling a lot better.

Calls are welcome, 347-427-4526. A very happy and healthy birthday with many more to come to Faye Breitbart on June 5th and Marshal Kristcher on June 13th.

Dues for 2014 are due NOW!!

Thank you.

Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you.

Shalom.

—Miriam Berlofsky

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers

his sermon at 10 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) 671-2300 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.

Based on the comments from the friends who came with us to Mount Airy Casino, everyone had a good time.

We have been asked by many of our friends if we could go to Atlantic City next time. Therefore, the Men’s Club is going to run a trip to the TROPICANA CASINO in Atlantic City on SUNDAY, JUNE 29.

The COST: $35 per person with a

$25 slot and a $5 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by June 23. Seat assignments will be made on a first come basis.

Please send checks to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman

Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

(PLEASE NOTE: PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED).

Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

The Men Club is sponsoring a FATHER’S DAY KIDDUSH on June 14. All are welcome.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

Building 9 President Jerome L. Rice is asking everyone to participate in this year’s Summer Fun Day, which is being held on Saturday, June 21, beginning at 12 p.m. at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place, in collaboration with the Riverbay Community Department.

Volunteers are needed. All we charge is just a SMILE; everything is FREE

(popcorn, cotton candy, franks) while supplies last. To participate in any games, a wavier form must be signed by parents for youth under the age of 18 years. There will be 50 FREE t-shirts to the first youth to arrive.

Building 9 wants to thank the following supporters: American Legion Post #1871, U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, Bob’s Furniture, Zodiac

Track, Stop & Shop, Fairway, Capital One, NYS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. Music with a Message, JGC Skills and Drill Basketball, Community Board 10, People’s Bank, Dept. of Sanitation, CCPD, 45 Pct., and the FDNY. I also encourage everyone to come out and support Section 2 Fundraiser trip to the Showboat in Atlantic City on August

16, the cost is just $35 leaving Carver and Casals at 10 a.m. sharp. Payment due by July 19th. Purpose is to continue this same event for next year 2015.

All Building 9 cooperators that are in possession of a Service Pet are to adhere to Co-op City Rules and Regulations regarding service pets.

—Jerome L. Rice

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Co-op City Times / June 7, 2014 Newsong Church is a new church here in Co-op City and we’re excited to be part of the community! We meet Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Bring your ticket with you for validation at our Connection Tent. We have a fully staffed children’s ministry called Kidsong, as well as deaf interpretation during our Worship Experience. Our current series is called “Follow Me,” and we’re learning that to follow Jesus you don’t have to be perfect, you don’t have to be religious, and you don’t even have to fully believe in Who He is! If you find yourself in one of these categories, then you’re a perfect candidate to follow Jesus!

Here’s a few things you can expect

Newsong Church

when you visit our church…

At our church, we LOVE God, make no mistake about that. At our church, we believe in God’s RADICAL, UNCONDITIONAL & UNWAVERING LOVE for us. At our church, we believe that Jesus is GOD, we also affirm that you may or may not believe that Jesus is GOD. We’re not asking you to change your belief system before you attend our church.

We’re simply INVITING you on a journey toward JESUS. For years, churches have placed a high priority on Jesus as the “get-out-of-hell-free card.”

At our church, we place the highest priority on Jesus as a live-life-to-thefullest INVITATION. At our church, we believe that every person has a dream deep inside their hearts, and

God put that dream there, not for our glory but for HIS. At our church, we’re not concerned where you’ve BEEN, but where you’re GOING. At our church, we believe that the Bible IS God’s Word, it is REAL, it is LIVING, it is ACTIVE. We believe that people who DON’T go to church anywhere are not the “enemy.” They are REAL people who need the perfect love that only GOD can give, and we believe that God gives this love through all people…us. At our church, we do not and we will not display a “HOLIERTHAN-THOU” attitude towards anyone, we are all BROKEN people, but HE is putting us back together. Finally, and most IMPORTANTLY…At our church, we believe that Jesus really LIVED, that He really DIED on the

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

Family Night: Friday night family night is back. Come and have an enjoyable time for the whole family. Starts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 7533644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available.

Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book. Vacation Bible School will be again one week this summer. We will let everyone know the date soon.

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, when we will celebrate The Day of

Pentecost: Whitsunday.

Fundraising Event: The trip to Toronto, Canada, has been sold out. Thanks for your support.

For those on the payment plan, please remember to make your payments.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“O Lord, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.”—(Psalm104:25) —M. Chambers

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Two-day trip Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22.

Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. If you are interested, please call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; if there is no answer, leave a message. Seats are going fast so get your reservations & deposits/pay-

29 cross, and that He really ROSE AGAIN on the third day, and we cannot and we will not CANDY-COAT or WATER DOWN that message EVER. When you come to our “Worship Experience” this Sunday, you will have chosen to sit yourself in the middle of a very SAFE place to hear a potentially DANGEROUS message! Welcome to our CHURCH! For more information about Newsong Church, go to www.newsong churchnyc.org. You can also “Like” us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ newsongchurchbx or “Follow” us on Twitter @newsongchurchBX. Email questions to info@newsongchurch nyc.org. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

ments in quickly. Remember, this is first come first serve.

Flea Market – We want to thank all the vendors and people that attended our Flea Market last Saturday and made it another success. We will see you in September for the next Flea Market.

Keep your eyes on the paper to when we start announcing it.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

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