Co-op City Times 06/09/12

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Vol. 47 No. 23

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Board to discuss final stages of HUD loan negotiations next Tuesday

BY BILL STUTTIG The very first meeting of the year for the newly seated Board of Directors could very well be the most important of this coming year, and possibly many years going forward, in determining the future financial stability of the community.

On Tuesday, June 12th, the Board will hold a special business meeting where the only item on the agenda will be the possibility of a major refinancing loan guaranteed through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

At that meeting, the Board could very well decide on whether or not to go forward with the financial commitments required for the final stages of negotiations with the federal agency.

At this special Board meeting, will be representatives of the HUD approved

lender, Wells Fargo, which for the last three years has been working along with Herb Freedman and Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. on making the low-interest loan a real possibility for this community.

In a memo to the Board of Directors, dated May 30th, Freedman expressed great optimism that a deal with HUD, negotiated principally through Wells Fargo, is within reach, with closing possibly by August or early September.

“After three long years of fighting and pressing for the HUD loan,” Freedman wrote to the Board, “it is now clear to me that we are close to phenomenal success.

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., working with Wells Fargo, began the process to open the 223F program of HUD loans insured by the FHA to cooperatives. New protocols were issued August, 2010 and (Continued on page 4)

Illegal use of Co-op City apartments is grounds for eviction

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartments as their primary residence face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations.

According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every new incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof

or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family.

The Member further agrees that no boarders or permanent guests shall be permitted.” Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

Furthermore, the New York State Division of Homes and Community (Continued on page 4)

2012 Voting Incentive Winners (L-R): Tahalia Edwards, Leah Graham, Fran Glassman, Fran Berkowitz and James Hess.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Helen Atkins reelected as Board President for third year; newly elected Directors sworn in

BY BILL STUTTIG In a hotly-contested and close vote, Helen Atkins was reelected by her fellow Board Directors to serve as Riverbay Board President for a third consecutive year.

The Board voted 8 to 6 with one abstention to reelect Atkins over the other nominee, Director Andrea Leslie.

The vote took place during an open Board meeting held Wednesday evening at the Bartow Community Center.

The Board President is charged with the responsibility of setting the Board’s agenda for the next 12 months and presides over each Board meeting.

After the meeting, Atkins said, “I want to offer my most heartfelt thanks to my fellow Board Directors and the community in general for their support over the past two years. I know that the next year will be filled with numerous key decisions that will likely affect the long-term future of this community.

The first will be next Tuesday’s all-

Helen Atkins

important meeting at which we will exclusively discuss and possibly decide whether to go forward with the process of obtaining a loan guarantee from HUD through Wells Fargo. That decision could have a major affect on the financial stability of the community for many years to come.

“I welcome our newest Director (Continued on page 2)

Dreiser Senior Center awaits City Council decision on funding

BY JIM ROBERTS The clock is ticking toward an end-ofJune deadline that will determine whether or not the Dreiser Senior Center will continue for another year or close its doors.

Funding for the Dreiser senior center, one of three operated in Co-op City by the non-profit Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA), awaits a decision by the New York City Council, which will finalize its annual budget in the next several weeks.

The Bartow and Einstein senior centers will be funded by Mayor Bloomberg’s budget for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. Funding for those two centers will come from the city Department for the Aging (DFTA).

However, the Mayor’s budget this year is $26 million less than anticipated for senior citizen services and won’t fund all the senior centers in New York City. Now it’s up to the City Council to decide whether or not to provide the missing funds.

That decision will come soon, according to the Council.

“The Council funded a number of items in DFTA’s budget last year. Council funding is always only for one year,” said Zoe Tobin, a Council spokeswoman, in an email to the Co-op City Times.

“There is no guarantee that any of the funding will be renewed until we adopt the budget. That will be decided in the next few weeks,” Tobin said.

Officials from JASA have actively sought support from DFTA and the Council for funding to keep the Dreiser Senior Center open and are awaiting the decision.

However, a spokesman for DFTA said the agency doesn’t anticipate funding the Dreiser Center this year.

“We do not anticipate any baseline funded senior centers to close in the FY’13 budget because DFTA does not have any required budget reductions. The Dreiser Senior Center is funded solely through Council discretionary. Until the budget is finalized, it is premature to predict the outcome,” said Christopher Miller of DFTA. Funding for Dreiser has come from the Council and not DFTA for the past two years, according to Leah Ferster, Chief Services Officer with JASA. Council Member Larry Seabrook has funded the Dreiser Center through his Council appropriations in those two years, Ferster said.

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New Board

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Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss (left) delivers the oath of office to new Board members, (L-R) Evelyn Turner, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones and Al Shapiro.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Evelyn Turner to the Board and feel confident that she, like the rest of us, will work extremely hard in making decisions and creating policies for the overall betterment of this community. At the same time, I would like to thank outgoing Director Bill Gordon, who for last three years, has done just that, serving this Board and this community well. I am sure Bill, who has a long-history of community service in Co-op City, will continue to be part of our work, serving on committees and giving his input in helping us make decisions.”

Bill Gordon receives a plaque from Board President Atkins in appreciation of his service to the community.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Atkins’ third consecutive Presidency actually did not come until a third vote was taken, with the first two failing to produce a winner with the required eight votes.

After the first vote, Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss, who presided over the vote, explained that in order for a Director to be elected President, he or she must receive the votes of a majority of the Directors present at the meeting. The first vote that was taken gave Atkins seven votes, Leslie six and there were two abstentions from Directors Othelia Jones and Tony Illis. A second vote was taken immediately after and the same result occurred.

At that point, it was decided to go on with the rest of the agenda, comprised of elections for the remaining Board officer positions, and then come back to the vote for President, which they did.

After all of the other officer positions were filled, either by vote or by sole nomination, the Board came back to the all important vote for President, but before they did, decided on a ten-minute break during which several Directors met together in private outside the meeting room, Room 31 in Bartow Center.

When the Board returned, a third vote was taken, and Atkins received her needed eight votes, as Illis changed his abstention to a vote for Atkins.

Before that vote was taken, however, there was a motion to adjourn the meeting without taking a vote on President and the Board decided by a vote of 10 to 5 to go on with the meeting, rather than put off the all important election of Board President.

If the meeting was adjourned before the vote for President was taken, then the position would have been filled by the Board First Vice President in the interim.

Director Khalil-Abdul Wahhab was elected First-Vice President earlier in the meeting by a vote of 9 to 6 over nominee Leah Graham.

Second Vice President went to Evelyn Santiago who was the sole nominee for the position.

FLAVOR ENT.

The position of Secretary went once again to Francine Reva Jones, who was also the sole nominee for the position.

Newly-elected Director Evelyn Turner will serve in the position of Assistant Secretary, again a sole nominee.

The position of Treasurer was won by Raymond Tirado by a vote of 8 to 6 over Leah Graham. Othelia Jones was also nominated for the position of Treasurer, but declined the nomination and afterwards abstained from voting.

The position of Assistant Treasurer went to Daryl Johnson by a vote of 8 to 7 over Eleanor Bailey.

Bailey, who chaired this year’s Election Committee, began the meeting by officially declaring the winners of this year’s Board election: Othelia Jones, Khalil AbdulWahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn Turner and Al Shapiro. The Board unanimously passed a resolution to accept the results and immediately after, the five newly elected Directors – four of them incumbents and Evelyn Turner a first-time Director, were sworn in by Counsel Buss and then seated.

Prior to the seating of the newly-elected Directors, outgoing Director Bill Gordon was presented a plaque and thanked for his three years of service to the Board.

The last order of business for the evening was selecting the new Chair of the Riverbay Audit Committee.

That privilege goes to the Board President and Atkins announced that Director Al Shapiro will serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee for the next 12 months.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Co-op City Community Fair Today, June 9 The Co-op City Community Fair and Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration has been scheduled for today, Saturday, June 9, 12-6 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway.

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

Come on down and join the fun!

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

BVA art exhibit at Baychester Library In celebration of Bronx Month, the Baychester Visual Arts Association (BVA) is exhibiting art at the Baychester Branch Public Library through June 29. The library is located at 2049 Asch Loop, north of Bartow Avenue. For more information, please call (718) 379-6700.

Donation bins at community garages

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders who utilize the donation bins placed at each of the community’s eight garages will be earning money for the Riverbay Fund to help defray the cost of future community events.

Bins from Trans-Americas Trading Company have been placed either at the front of or in the rear of the garages to make it more convenient for residents who wish to dispose of used clothing, shoes and linens. In return, Riverbay will receive 10 cents per pound of material collected which will be placed into the Riverbay Fund to help sponsor community events.

Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko said that years ago, donation bins were often seen around Co-op City, but were discontinued for various reasons.

However, several companies had approached Riverbay to inquire if they could place their bins in the development especially given the size of the community. With a lot of emphasis

nationally and world-wide on conservation efforts and green initiatives, Management sought and received approval from the Riverbay Board for the program.

“We knew that there was a need for this type of program here on our property with so many residents who are always looking for ways to dispose of such items and the fact that the company was offering the stipend proved to be a winwin situation for us,” said Boiko.

“I personally am always looking for recycling bins and it’s great to have it in the community and even better that the Riverbay Fund will generate funds for community programs,” said Michelle Sajous, Director of the Riverbay Community Relations Department.

Presently, there are nine bins placed throughout Co-op City at each of the eight garages. Bins are situated at the front of garages 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6; in the rear of garage 4; and in the front and rear of garages 7 and 8.

“As in the past, we felt that placing

The Ring of Freedom … Mark Bruh, founder of the veterans support organization, “From the Warfront to the Homefront,” commemorates those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this nation and Charles Lirio, commander of the Veterans Memorial Council tolls a bell in their memory as part of Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day ceremonies held on Sunday, May 27th at Harley J. Mosley Veterans Memorial Park.

At right: Thelma Mosley, the widow of Harley J. Mosley, the late Co-op City veteran leader for whom the community’s Veteran Memorial Park is named, is greeted by members of Co-op City’s American Legion Post 1871.

The Co-op City Little League will host the First Annual Everod Jefferson Memorial Softball game on Father’s Day, June 17, at the LL fields on Co-op City Boulevard.

CCLL teams coaching staff and volunteers are invited to participate. There will be a small fee. The community is also invited to come out and support the little leaguers.

The third audition and rehearsal event for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2 – 6 p.m., at the new NAACP Co-op City Center, Rm. 36, Einstein Community Center. All who signed up, as well as new candidates are welcome to attend. Secure your place by registering and participating in Room #36, Einstein Community Center, 2-6 p.m. We are pleased to have the assistance of renowned Fashion Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, as our consultant.

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

the donation bins by the garages was the best spot because it is a good, out of the way location and it’s also where a good majority of residents go to and from each day,” added Boiko.

Donated clothing that is salvageable will be sent to Third World countries and clothing and linens that are not in good or wearable condition, will be recycled into rags by Trans-Americas Trading Company, a New Jersey-based company which purchases, processes, recycles and sells post consumer textiles and second hand clothing.

The donation bins are solid and designed without any holes or large hatches for anyone to climb in. Bags of donated items can be dropped through an L-shaped hopper door and once deposited, the door closes, which also helps to prevent rodents and animals from getting into the bin.

“We currently have nine bins on the premises, however, if the need arises, we will add more to the front and rear of the garages,” Boiko said.

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Voting incentive winners announced

BY ROZAAN BOONE The five winners of the 2012 voting incentive which was offered to help ensure a quorum in this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors election were announced at the Board’s Open Board meeting this week after a random computerized drawing.

The drawing took place on Wednesday, May 25, and was overseen by Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2012 Election Committee; Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance; Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney; and Jameelah Ricks, Paralegal in the Riverbay Legal Department.

The winners, Tahalia Edwards, Fran Berkowitz, James Hess, Fran Glassman and Leah Graham, each received their check at

the Open Board meeting held on Wednesday, June 6, when the newly elected Directors were sworn into office and the new Board elected their officers for the 2012-2013 term.

This year’s voting incentive, as approved by the Riverbay Board on the recommendation of the 2012 Election Committee, offered $500 in cash to five shareholders, one from each section of Coop City, who voted in the Board election held on Wednesday, May 16, and who were not indebted in the Riverbay Corporation.

As usual, those serving on the 2012 Election Committee were ineligible for the voting incentive.

During the drawing, five numbers were randomly chosen by computer from a database in which all of the buildings in the

development are sequentially listed. Each of these numbers correlates to a building and an apartment and as the numbers were drawn identifying a possible winning apartment, they were matched against the voting registers and also compared against absentee and challenge ballots to ensure that the shareholder voted in the May 16th Board of Directors election.

The Riverbay Board of Directors election was held on Wednesday, May 16, and the results were certified by the 2012 Election Committee after the official recount of the votes on Thursday, May 24.

According to the Election Committee’s certification, 5,299 ballots were cast in the election. 5,007 votes were needed for this year’s quorum.

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HUD loan from then until now, we have worked to obtain a loan which can stabilize Co-op City for the next 35 years.”

Freedman goes on to state later in the memo: “The incredible fact is that, at today’s rates, we would have a 35-yearmortgage that will be fully paid off at the end of its term at under 3.5% fixed for the full 35 years. The result is savings of over ($9,000,000) a year over the NYCB loan even after we borrow more money to continue the renovation work.”

Since June 15th, 2011 Riverbay has been working under an approximate $550 million refinancing agreement with New York Community Bank, but built into that agreement was an opt out clause allowing Riverbay to seek and possibly find a better deal within the first 15 months of that agreement. September 15th, 2012, is the deadline for closing on an available refinancing option which gives Riverbay approximately three more months to close on a deal with HUD at a much lower and fixed interest rate or remain locked into the New York Community Bank loan for the foreseeable future.

But in order for that to be done, much more has to be accomplished and that process begins next Tuesday evening when the Board is expected to vote on going forward with a number of financial requirements, including a $1.8 million HUD application fee. All but $100,000 of that fee will be refunded to Riverbay should the deal fail to go through before the September 15th deadline.

On Tuesday evening, the Board is also

Dreiser Center Member Seabrook’s office told the Co-op City Times that Seabrook is looking into the funding for the Dreiser Center.

However, because Seabrook is facing federal criminal charges, Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced in early May that Seabrook will not decide Council funding to his district this year. The funding for Seabrook’s district will be determined by the Speaker’s office and the Bronx delegation chair, according to press reports.

Eviction Renewal (DHCR), the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, in Section 1712-5.3 (a) of its regulations, itemizes several grounds for termination of a lease by the housing company, one of which is item #12 which states, “Tenant, cooperator, or other individual does not occupy the dwelling unit as his or her primary residence;” and item #13, “The dwelling unit is used for illegal or immoral purposes, including but not limited to the unlawful trade, manufacture, distribution, storage, and/or sale of marijuana or any controlled substance as defined in Public Health Law, Section 3306, and Penal

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expected to vote on whether or not to fund the required third party reports and lender legal expenses, an amount of $280,943.

In addition, according to Freedman, at Tuesday’s meeting, the Board will be asked to authorize the payment of an approximate $3 million required deposit to lock in the rate of the loan once Wells Fargo gets the firm commitment from HUD on the loan terms. It is expected that the vast majority of this deposit will be returned to Riverbay after the loan closes.

At Tuesday’s special Board business meeting, the Directors will also hear a presentation from Riverbay Finance Director Peter Merola, running the numbers regarding Riverbay’s future financial commitments under a fixed rate mortgage of 3.5%, versus the current 5.75% rate Riverbay has with the New York Community Bank loan, which will go to 6% by July of 2013 at which point the payments will be approximately $8.3 million more per year than that required over the pending HUD loan, using the expected 3.5% rate. That savings goes up to more than $9 million per year as the existing New York Community Bank loan enters year 11 of the existing agreement.

Freedman said in his memo to the Board that the rate could actually be lower than 3.5%, making the savings even greater than projected.

There is also a possibility, as of the writing of this article that New York Community Bank will offer to lower its current rate significantly in order to compete with any other viable option and not lose all of the extremely large and lucrative

refinancing agreement it currently has in place with Co-op City A key factor in making the HUD loan the real possibility that it is today is Well Fargo being able to work out an agreement with both New York City and State to provide the $70 million top loss guarantee requested by HUD in order for Coop City to receive mortgage insurance through the 223F program by the Federal Housing Administration. This top loss guarantee requires a combined payment to NYS SONYMA and NYC HDC from Riverbay of $350,000 per year. That figure has already been figured into the projected savings.

Another key factor in bringing this process along to this point is the receipt of a waiver of the normal inspection protocol used by HUD thereby allowing the state HCR’s inspection protocol to be used. A team of inspectors from the private engineering firm EMG toured the community in late April, including inspections of hundreds of apartments, common areas, commercial properties and community facilities including the Power Plant.

Freedman said this week that Riverbay is still awaiting reports on the results of those comprehensive inspections and the reports are required before any mortgage can be closed.

Freedman’s memo to the Board specifically asked that each Board Director submit their questions and concerns regarding the potential loan by June 5, one week before the scheduled meeting. Freedman and Riverbay Counsel Jeffrey Buss pre-

sented those questions and concerns to the Wells Fargo representatives in the last few days.

As part of any mortgage agreement with HUD, there will be a provision that Co-op City remains in the Mitchell-Lama program so long as the HUD loan guarantee remains in place. Co-op City will be virtually committed to the loan for the first five years and then it is expected, according to the memo, that the loan could be pre-paid any time after the first five years with a prepayment penalty of 5% after five years and then that penalty rate declines by 1% each year thereafter until finally there will be no pre-payment penalty after 10 years of the agreement. With Riverbay still having the option of pre-paying the loan after five years, and with no penalty after ten years, it still leaves open the possibility of the community privatizing in the distant future should the shareholders choose to. The process to privatize, which would include a lengthy feasibility study period and several required community-wide votes, would likely take well over five years anyway, making any five-year requirement to remain with the HUD financing and, in turn, in the Mitchell- Lama program, a virtual moot point.

Following June 12th’s special Board business meeting, at which only the HUD loan will be discussed, there will be a regular Board business meeting the following evening, Wednesday, June 13th, at which there will be a regular Board agenda of a variety of items to be discussed and decided.

this year. The agency might have to lay off workers if the money isn’t allocated.

If Dreiser is closed, seniors will have to be bused to the Einstein and Bartow centers, Ferster said.

“We have made very clear to the seniors that they will have services,” said Elaine Rockoff, JASA’s Director of Community Based Programs. “We’re trying to make sure that they feel safe and secure in the knowledge that JASA is not going away.

We may have to create other options, but

we’re not going away.”

Word that Dreiser is in jeopardy of closing has alarmed the seniors who utilize the center on a daily basis and their families.

“The seniors are quite concerned,” Ferster said. “I speak with people every day and they are really doing everything they can do to advocate. Today, I spoke with a gentleman who is 91 years old and he really depends on the center. His daughter called me from Colorado – she’s concerned.”

their apartment because it must be used as their primary dwelling.

For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their respective CSO Office. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, but is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a lot of traffic in and out of an apartment at all times of the day and night. Complaints to the CSO Office may be made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes, approximate date shareholder moved out, where shareholder moved to,

names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment.

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment and if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder. Munns said that if a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees including, attorney fees, court costs, marshal fees, locksmith fees, moving and storage costs and possible adverse credit ratings.

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Last fall, the jury could not come to a verdict in Seabrook’s first federal trial in Manhattan. His retrial is scheduled to begin June 19.

JASA officials are confident that Quinn will entertain their request for funding the Dreiser senior center.

“The Speaker is aware of the types of services that have been funded and will be willing to listen to us as well,” Ferster said.

JASA needs between $100,000 and $150,000 in funds to keep Dreiser open

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Law, Section 220.00.”

While the state regulations outline several other grounds for the housing company to terminate the lease of a shareholder, this article highlights the use of apartments for illegal or immoral purposes and failure of the shareholder not to maintain the dwelling unit as their primary residence.

Increasingly, ads are showing up on Craigslist and other websites advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors.

Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney, said shareholders cannot sublet

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Quality of life concerns/at risk residents Recently, our CSO Department received a phone call from a person inquiring about a loved one who lives here in Co-op City. The woman who called stated that she was concerned because she had not heard from the cooperator for several days, which was highly unusual. Our CSO managers, Ms. Vanessa Aldea and Ms. Valerie Hayes, immediately made arrangements to visit the cooperator in question along with our Public Safety officers, Lt. Pamela Apollo and police officers Maureen Reilly, Sasha Wark and Raymond Obeng. Thank God they did, because upon conducting a forced entry into the apartment, they found the cooperator huddled in the bath tub, unable to move.

He was the victim of an apparent stroke and according to the doctors at the hospital that the cooperator is in now, they believe he had actually been in that position for days, unable to move and request help.

I applaud the effort of our Riverbay employees for their quick and effective actions, as they undoubtedly saved this man’s life and this gentleman is apparently doing a lot better. However, this situation prompted me to ask why weren’t there some kind of response from the other cooperators who reside on this floor. I ask this question because, unfortunately, there was a very disagreeable odor that emanated from the apartment

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. and given this condition along with the fact that obviously no one had seen this cooperator for almost a week, I am surprised that no one called Management to have us check on this cooperator.

We believe it is very important that residents pay attention to the conditions around them. Any thing that does not appear to be right or normal should be reported immediately, because it may negatively impact your neighbors, you and your family as well. We also know that we have a large number of elderly, handicapped and home-bound residents here in Co-op City. Many of these residents live alone, which is why we implemented the “Are You O.K.” Reassurance Program years ago to provide assistance to our elderly and disabled cooperators as needed.

Basically, how the “Are You O.K.” Reassurance Program works is that our Public Safety Department will enter into an agreement with the cooperator in question to give them phone calls, free of charge, to check to see if the cooperator in question is doing ok. These calls take place at the same time every morning, based upon the hour that the cooperator

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Unfortunately, not enough residents are taking advantage of this program. In fact, although there are hundreds, if not thousands, of elderly and handicapped residents who live alone here in Co-op City, only 45 to 50 residents are currently registered for this program. We realize that a number of our elderly cooperators are still very mobile and will avail themselves of the many programs here in the development and therefore are out and about every day, but there are still many, many people who are not as active or in

fact homebound and this program provides a solution to the concern that friends and family members have, who may find it difficult to maintain consistent, reliable contact with their loved ones.

For those residents who live next door to cooperators who are eligible for the program, we ask that you please reach out to them and try to encourage them to join the program. It doesn’t cost them anything and we will arrange to have a Community Affairs officer come to their home to explain the program to them in more detail and help them fill out the necessary application form, if necessary.

For more information or if you are interested in the “Are You O.K.” Reassurance Program, please call Public Safety at (718) 320-3330.

As always, we thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

In Memoriam Henry Bazon of Mt. Vernon, retired Maintenance Supervisor at the Riverbay Corporation, passed away on May 31, at the age of 88.

Mr. Bazon, who retired from Riverbay in 1996 after 30 years of service to the corporation, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was the husband of the late Rose Milone who predeceased him.

Henry Bazon is survived by his children Lorraine Marone, Dennis, Kenneth J. and Karen Bazon; siblings Juliette Bazon and Gladys Aloisi; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grands. He will be sorely missed.

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Co-op City Times

Letters To The Editor

“History lesson” leaves much to be desired To t h e E d it or : A Director’s “Viewpoint” (June 2) reads like a UHF press release from the Bernie Madoff School of Journalism. His so-called Co-op City “history lesson” left much to be desired.

While the Director applauds the UHF for their “vision,” perhaps he might have mentioned that in Co-op City, they lied to his family and every other cooperator about our true finances. They almost doubled our mortgage in secret. They used precious construction dollars to keep maintenance rates low, luring us to buy apartments with promises of “rents” that couldn’t be sustained. They made construction decisions which left us with site settlement and defect problems. They were both the non-profit sponsors and the forprofit builders. And architects. And

lawyers. And insurance company. And supermarkets. And bank.

Most disgusting, despite their quotes, they never sold Co-op City as an integrated housing development. UHF was forced to set aside apartments for African-American and Latino families only after the Urban League threatened to sue them for racist practices in housing sales! All of this was done with the connivance of the Director’s beloved NYS housing bureaucrats, the ones he always wants us to rely on.

Cooperators ended up suing UHF, demonstrated against them, organized and held the country’s largest and longest rent strike to defeat them. Shareholders were equally militant at Rochdale. Co-op City is a great place to live and raise families. So is Rochdale. But this was accomplished only after both communities rid themselves of

the Director’s revered “visionaries.”

By the way, the Director also writes, Mitchell-Lama “gave useful, well paid work to thousands of union construction workers.” Lest we forget, while its true organized labor is critical in ensuring workers’ rights and benefits, sadly, NYC’s construction industry is notorious in perpetuating institutionalized racism. There was little, if any, “well paid union work” for minority electricians, carpenters, bricklayers, painters, crane operators and other trades that built Co-op City or the other UHF housing companies.

Contrary to the Director’s view, neither Kazan or Moses, the latter a bedrock public racist, nor UHF, are positive role models. None of us should want to celebrate those so-called “good old days.”

—C h a r les R osen

More cooperators moving in with dogs To t h e E d it or : I have witnessed a man and woman with large dogs in Dreiser Loop walking around with impunity. As usual, the owners aren’t cleaning up after their animals.

I am asking each Building and Townhouse Association to send petitions

to cooperators in each building and townhouse to sign, stating that they want the “No Dogs Allowed” rule enforced by the courts.

The petitions should be sent to the Riverbay Board of Directors, whom we elected to represent us, and taken to the

courts because in my opinion, judges will remain on the side of a community that stands firmly together asking for the “No Dogs Allowed” rule to be enforced.

We do not want our quality of life issues, including its cleanliness, to deterio—C la u d et t e Swa n rate.

Playgrounds are for kids To t h e E d it or : Co-op City is a neighborhood which is changing very fast, but sometimes, not in a good way. The playgrounds have too many adults, both young and old, smoking and using bad language.

I believe what we can do to help make

our community in Co-op City better is to have a police officer walking around in the playgrounds to help stop bad behavior.

This will deter people from smoking drugs and using bad language.

Also, I believe that the shop owners should work with the community board so

they can have the police stop the teenagers and the young adults from hanging out in front of the stores. This will prevent the young people from littering, loitering and playing loud music in their cars when they come into Co-op City.

—Ken n ed ie C a r m ich a el, 8

(Editor’s Note: Ms. Carmichael is a student at P.S. 160 in Education Park. She wrote this letter to the Co-op City Times as part of a class project and it was submitted by her teacher, Ms. J.L. Stern.)

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

Car 3; and 1-3 p.m. – Car 4.

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

Car 3; and 1-3 p.m. – Car 4.

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

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

• Do Not use steel/iron wires or screens.

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

on the bottom of legs.

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

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

Rinse with generous amount of clean water.

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

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Public Safety Report

CCPD urges residents to enjoy the Community Fair and follow summer fun by the rules

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The annual Co-op City Community Fair is taking place today back on the main greenway for the first time since 2009. The Community Fair has always been the kick off of the summer season. If you are a regular at the Co-op City Fair or this is your first fair, come out and meet your neighbors. A good time will be had by all. This is a good time to focus on having good, safe summer fun while reviewing Riverbay Corporation’s rules.

In Co-op City, it is most important that bicycle riders pay attention to Riverbay Corporation’s rules as they pertain to bike riding. Bicycle riding is prohibited in the areas near the buildings and shopping centers or any areas where it is posted that bike riding is prohibited. The reason for this is that bicycle riding in these areas presents a serious hazard to pedestrians. Cyclists need to afford the same level of consideration to pedestrians as cyclists expect from motorists. During the Community Fair, all bicycle riding, roller skating, skate boarding and scooter use on the greenway is prohibited.

Persons observed riding bicycles in restricted areas may receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for “Bike riding in prohibited areas.” Community Complaints can also be issued for “Ball playing in prohibited areas.” All Community Complaints carry a monetary fine which doubles for repeated violations. Parents need to make certain children are aware of these rules.

Consuming alcohol in public is a violation of the law within New York City. This includes the Co-op City Fair and any other New York City Street Fairs at which alcohol is not sold. Public Safety Officers issue New York City Universal Summonses for this violation. As with any other arrest, a Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct in connection with the arrest. This Complaint carries a monetary fine of $125 and also doubles with repeated violations.

Universal Summonses are also commonly issued by the Department of Public Safety for Possession of Marijuana and Disorderly Conduct. Disorderly Conduct includes a range of behavior including fighting, being loud or boisterous or blocking a pedestrian walkway causing public annoyance, inconvenience or alarm. All of these laws are in effect at all times including during the Community Fair. Co-op City Community Complaints are issued in these situations as well.

Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios at least 10 feet from combustible material. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Food vendors with authorization to cook and sell food at the Community Fair are the exception.

Residents are also reminded that fireworks are illegal, as well as dangerous. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the

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

New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. New York City offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught selling fireworks within New York City. Call 3-1-1 with information. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools and beaches. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Let’s Build a Strong Community As you can tell, we need to become a stronger community.

Boa r d Suggest ions As mentioned before, the first improvement should be to have open Board meetings. These meetings will help to educate the community as to what's going on here.

Now, I know that we have not had many open Board meetings. Therefore, I try to disseminate a lot of community information in my articles. And, I can only hope that the community will use this information in a positive way.

Building Associa t ions Another way to help improve communications here is to have strong building associations. Think about this, a lot of the negative sentiments here can be changed if we can improve the communications between the Board, the building associations, the floor captains, and the cooperators.

A Few Poin ts Are there floor captains on each floor in your building? If not, can some of the floor captains handle multiple floors? Do you have good attendance at your building meetings? No? Can the floor captains conduct small meet-and-greet meetings?

"Hi, my name is…. How are you doing? How are things going for you here? I'm trying to see if we can have a brief meeting with everyone on this floor on…And, I would like to invite you to attend."

So, you have a brief meeting and everyone gets to say hello to one another in an easy-going manner. Now, the floor captains are making new friends and getting everyone involved in matters here.

Thereafter, the floor captains can suggest to their new friends to join them at the building meetings.

Now, will the attendance at the build-

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson ing meetings increase with this method? Will new cooperators meet new people and possibly make new friends?

Will cooperators who feel included and wanted become excited about helping out here?

Now, let's carry this idea to our newspapers.

We can probably have every newspaper picked up and read if we start to include various cooperators and their events in our papers. Don't believe me?

Publish the school achievements or graduation success stories of the children here.

Have random cooperators make comments about different items that appear in the weekly news articles. Include their picture in the stories.

Just these items alone will get people involved in this community. And, you know what? They will save the papers when they see themselves and their family members in it.

Fa il to P la n, Pla n to Fail You've heard that statement before.

Therefore, my best suggestion to our building associations is to please make some good plans for your building. Yes, it takes some work. Then again, being a building president is a big responsibility.

And, part of the responsibility should involve a review of what's going on with your building.

You don't like the voting response?

Participation? Communications? Please make a plan with the entire building

association to reach out to every cooperator in your building. Now, do you have a welcome committee to greet all new cooperators in your building? Can all of the new cooperators receive a welcome package, perhaps via e-mail, of information from the building association?

Can photos and contact information be included in the welcome package?

Thereafter, can your weekly articles include the new cooperators?

Now, I know that there have been some sharp responses in reference to voting here. Therefore, I'm developing some plans to possibly overhaul our voting process.

P ossib le Vot in g C h a n ges As you know, there is some negative talk about the voting process and some of our cooperators here. Lots of people have said they don't vote. Therefore, I've been thinking of ways to increase the voter participation here. So, my suggestion is to simplify the voting process and possibly eliminate the booths and save a lot of money.

And, we can possibly do that by issuing voting ballots to every apartment. Thereafter, we can probably have each ballot dropped inside of special boxes located throughout the community. Thereafter, we can probably have the election conducted by an outside independent company.

Now, although this plan is still in its beginning stages, I hope that we can get together and make this plan or a similar plan work.

H UD Ap p r ova l It looks like we're in the final stage of getting approved from HUD for the backing of the loan from Wells Fargo. A fixed rate of 3.5% for 35 years will save this community millions of dollars.

Now, I have raised many questions

and issues with this loan and the large projects that need to be done here.

However, a response is forthcoming from Management. Nevertheless, you can be assured that transparency and openness will prevail with this loan.

Now, will NY Community Bank come back with a better offer to beat the Wells Fargo loan? We'll see.

Sex O ffen d er s Please know that the Board has received a legal opinion as to how we should proceed on this issue of sex offenders in this community. So, I'm hoping that the Board and Management can move swiftly on this matter.

M o ld After all of the allegations about mold being in a lot of apartments, I've only received one complaint about this matter. And, that complaint came after I wrote my article on May 26, for publishing on June 2, 2012. At any rate, an investigation was still being conducted at the time that I was writing this article.

C lo s e Please know that I appreciate all of the hard work and efforts of our building associations and our cooperators to make this community better.

Therefore, please, let's work together and make this place better.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net.

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

Thank you.

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.

Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th at 7 p.m. in the Association Room. The meeting will entail a social gathering with special foods and 50/50 drawing. Please attend this very important meeting. This is our last meeting before summer break. We will return on September 25th at 7 p.m., please note change. Meetings will be scheduled on the 4th Tuesdays (every other month) unless there is a need for a call meeting in between.

Movie Matinee is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20th at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome; Refreshments will be served and we promise you an enjoyable time. This is also the last movie before summer break.

Membership dues are still being collected, only $10 per household. To pay your dues, please call Gertie at 347-2752995 or Lorraine at 718-379-2145. Thank you.

Please come to the Men’s Meeting on Thursday, June 14th, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Association Room to hear their very own “Elliot” speak on “Domestic Violence.”

Thanks to all who supported us at the May 19th event, “Getting To Know Your Neighbors Day.” You are very important to us.

Please send all articles to e-mail address, BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. As always, we love hearing from you, your support is important to us. July/August issue will be available soon. Thank you for all your compliments on the newsletters. To our newsletter delivery “young” people, we thank you so much; Floor captains we are not leav-

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

Applications will be only be available until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

ing you out, thank you, also.

To all with birthdays this month, happy birthday! An enjoyable time is wished to all with special events. May it be all you want it to be.

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers. Make this a day of rest. Special occassion? Enjoy!

To Ms. R. Mills, we hope that your injury will heal quickly. To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, we offer you our profound sympathies.

Please stay ALERT! If you SEE something, SAY some—Ger tie Br own thing.

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Building 13 Association Our next Association meeting will be held on Thursday, June 28, at 7 p.m. Mr. Perez from the Restoration Department will attend. Follow-up questions regarding kitchen cabinets, closet doors, flooring and other questions relating to your responsibility when removing or adding things to your unit when you move or transfer will be addressed.

Summer F un Da y: We hope you are excited as we are about Summer Fun Day on Saturday, June 23, from 12-6 p.m. between Casals and Carver Loop. Waivers must be signed to participate in activities so we are offering you the opportunity to complete the form prior to that date. The sign up date will be posted on the bulletin board.

Forms will also be available on the 23rd.

Children under 18 must have their parent or guardian sign the form. All volunteers will meet Sunday, June 10, at 2:00 p.m. in Bldg.

13’s Association Room. If you want to volunteer, join the meeting: Community spirit at its best is demonstrated by our sponsors for the Summer Fun Day, Congressman Joseph Crowley, Congressman Eliot Engel, NYS Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop & Shop, Fairway Foods, McCalls Bronxwood, BJ’s, Mr. Softee and Peartree Nail Salon. Thanks also to contributors, Community Board 10, CCPD, 45th Precinct Community Affairs, “Music with a Message" youth group, Zodiacs and JGC Basketball, for their assistance in making this event possible.

Floor Ca pta in: Starting from the higher floors and working down, spruce up work is currently underway. The next Floor Captain meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room. If you would like to be a floor captain, you are welcome to attend.

Contact Mrs. Santiago in Apt. 27C. Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

Join our fundraiser bus trip to MT. AIRY LODGE CASINO, on Saturday, August 18, leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Casals Place, departing the casino at 6:00 p.m. The cost for the fundraiser: $40, bonus free slot play

Building 21 Association There’s gold in them meetings…

As we look around, we are sure to notice how beautiful our community looks in the spring and summer. How fortunate we are to live amongst like-minded individuals who love where they live and are willing to do what it takes to keep it looking wonderful.

Our last meeting was tremendous!!!

We hosted the Candidates’ Forum, but first we recognized our outgoing mailman, Walter Martin, with a plaque and a check for $1,000. He was very appreciative of our gesture. So many people came out. Our last count was 51 people.

Fortunately, our room is large enough to hold everyone with much room to spare.

So let’s try to double it at our next meeting. Can we break the association meeting attendance record here in Co-op City?

Well, we will have an opportunity to do just that. Everyone who is a member of the association and attends the meeting will allow their apartment to participate in the Mega-Million Share pool. We invest $10 in Mega-Million tickets and share the winnings with the members who attend.

Come to the meeting for more info. We try to accommodate as many people as we can when it comes to ideas. We want to thank those of you who expressed the fact that you appreciate the resources we bring to you from time to time. We still encourage you to participate as often as you can. With that said, our possible last meeting before the summer settles in will be Tuesday, June 19. It will be informative and will be sponsored by American Gold and Diamond Buyers. If you have gold jewelry just lying around the house

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

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

Not e: We are also trying to help ourselves. On many occasions, we have requested that the walkway behind our building be repaved with the lovely and attractive red bricks. The same bricks as the other buildings. Our requests have been denied numerous times. We will keep trying.

C om in g E ven t s: The next meeting of the Association is Wednesday, September 5. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences

promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the association will be collected at this meeting.

Have a safe summer!

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

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

SEE YOU SOON. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

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

Art classes will be given during the summer beginning on July 11. There will be 5 weeks of 2 hour classes for adults.

The cost for members is $30 and $35 for non-members. The time of the classes will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who take

advantage of this opportunity.

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

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

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

—Sylvia L och a n sky

$25 and food voucher $10. Bonus is offered by the casino and subject to change. You must be 21 to enter the casino and have identification. Payment is due by: June 30.

Money orders can be made payable to: Building 13 Assoc. Inc. NE W: The Million Man March may be gone but not forgotten. We are seeking men, interested in meeting and helping our young boys become men. If you are one of those men, contact the Event Coordinator. We would also like to get volunteers for the Good and Welfare Committee.

For information, contact the Event Coordinator, Gail Sharbaan at 718-6713801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or e-mail us at building13assoc@ yahoo.com.

—Leslie Peter son

Building 16 Association and haven’t used it in years, now is the time to make it pay off for you. They will appraise it on the spot and a bank check will be written to you on the spot for your unwanted jewelry. This is a rare opportunity so take advantage of it. Look for the flyers coming soon. It will only be at our next meeting so be sure to be there.

Don’t forget our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. We are neighbors and we are family; We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: 347-504-1821.

—Kevin L a m br igh t

Building 16 Association wants to thank everyone who came to our meeting. We were celebrating all fathers with a cake.

We made plans to have on June 16 in our meeting room. Please come out and help us build up our treasury.

We are hoping to have a guest speaker at our meeting.

To the ones with special occasions, congratulations.

To the sick and shut in, please get well.

To the bereaved, you have our sympathy and prayers. Special sympathy to Mrs. Gladys Roy’s family.

—C la r a Cost on

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Building 26 Association Spring greetings to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, and especially our new residents. All are invited to our next Building Association meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear community room of Building 26 B. Refreshments will be served and we'll have a 50/50. Come on out with your complaints, recommendations, suggestions and bring your neighbor!

Congratulations to all our June graduates. We wish you much success with your future endeavors. Keep climbing that educational ladder! And congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and any new births during the month of June. A speedy recovery to all of our hospitalized, home bound, sick, and shut in. Our deepest condolences to

those families who have lost a loved one.

May they be eternally blessed.

As a reminder, please register to vote!

Increased voter participation can result in an increase of our community's clout to receive a greater share of government services now and in the future. Let's make sure our tax dollars return to our community.

R em in der : The following upcoming events: • Co-op City Summer Youth Employment Lottery - Date to be announced.

• Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration, 6/9, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway • Section 2 Family Fun Day, 6/23

• Fireworks Display, 7/3, off of the Little League Field on Co-op City Boulevard • National Night Out, 8/7, Section 1 Greenway • Bay Plaza will be upgraded to a new enclosed mall with 80 new stores including Macy's and mall projected to be completed by 2014. Numerous jobs will be available to Co-op City residents.

Improvements will be made for the expected increase of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Now that the weather is getting warmer, remember to drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. And enjoy the weather with a leisurely walk. It will do your body good!

It’s air conditioning season, therefore

please keep your windows closed while the air conditioning is on to prevent too much condensation. And cut your convector off if you are not utilizing your air conditioner. Let's think GREEN and save energy by not wasting electricity and water.

Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Let's work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Remember, security starts at home.

Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don't know them, don't hold the door.

It's better to be safe, than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your —Yu Von n e L ewis own.

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! For the first time since I have been writing, I had over the allotted words and was censored or some things taken out. It didn't alter my copy but it did leave me surprised because they were timely, so I will now try to put them back in place. A piece honoring the serviceman for their call to duty and keeping us safe.

AND, the thanks for two cooperators who were so sweet that they gave a cash donation. Also, I left out a few more contributors, but they are included in the general shout out (smile).

Guess what??? For the first time since we have been keeping a score on cooperators in elections, we made a big improvement in our in-house reporting.

Thanks! I hope it shows that you are concerned with things here in our favorite home, Co-op City. NOW, keep up that feeling and interest for the coming General Election in November.

There are a few more minor (I said that in jest) elections coming up. Read about them and make your own decision, BUT November means a lot to all of us. We are

trying to put together a closing meeting.

There are so many things going on inhouse and personal that we have not come up with a date or time. BUT WE WILL. Keep reading and you will know.

THINGS WILL GET BETTER!!! YOU AND I ARE A PART OF THIS IDEA! KEEP THE FAITH!!

—C elest in e Wit h ey

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Please mark your calendar – All Volunteers Meeting this Sunday, June 10th, 2:00 p.m., Building 13 Community Room (under the portico to the right of main entrance). Everyone planning to help with the June 23rd Summer Fun Day (Block Party) is encouraged to attend.

The Committee will provide a brief overview of event activities and the

schedule followed by assignment of areas. Every effort will be made to place volunteers in areas of their choice; volunteers should be prepared with a first and second choice - the key is to be present and be on time!

Please be advised that anyone that participates in any of the activities will be required to sign a standard waiver issued

by Riverbay Corporation. For children under 18, parents/guardians will need to sign the waiver. If they cannot accompany their child[ren] on event day, they will be given the opportunity to sign the waiver in advance. The Association will plan to be in the lobby for at least one time to allow parents/guardians to pre-sign the waiver.

If you plan to volunteer, but have not

completed a volunteer sheet or have not otherwise confirmed that you plan to do so, please call or text to 917.612.1951 or send an email to theab14c@hotmail.com to let us know of your intent to volunteer.

We are so excited about our first Summer Fun Day! Be well.

—J D Fer gu son

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

Young adults are encouraged to attend.

The association would like to extend a hearty welcome to our new neighbors/cooperatives who have moved in during the last 2 months. We look forward to meeting you and greeting you at this upcoming monthly meeting.

Are you a 2012 graduating senior liv-

ing in Building 4 and plan to enter college this year? If you are, then you are eligible to be considered to receive a $500 scholarship from the Building Four Association. Applications are still available for this 2012 college scholarship award for two (2) high school seniors. Do not hesitate to contact Diane Windley at (718) 275-7565 or (646) 271-7377 to pick up an application or just call to get more information.

Dover, Delaware fund raiser event: Deadline IS today for first payment of

$25. Second payment of $20 is due on or before July 14th and the final payment of $20 must be made by August 11th. Trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, all you can eat buffet luncheon, 4 hour casino stay at Dover Downs, a special guided tour at the Dickerson Plantation and tax free shopping at Dover Downs Mall-next to the casino.

Ready to make a deposit and want to reserve a seat(s), please call Yvonne at (718) 671-6922 or Jose (Frenchie) at (718) 671-0213, or Diane at (347) 275-

7565 or Jackie at (917) 803-0996.

Special shout-outs of get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in neighbors.

If you know someone in need of special attention for any reason at any time, please let an association member know.

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

Remember, this is our home “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonn e Bur r u s

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Black Forum Next Defensive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, June 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1_ 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.

G oin g to E mp ir e a nd Aqued uct Buses going to Empire and Aqueduct Casinos. More details soon. So that we can

best serve you, please call and let us know where and when you’d like to go. We must hear from you. Please call (718) 320-8035 and leave a message and we will get back to you.

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

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

(718) 320-8035.

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

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a

card in order to pick up food in the future.

Volu nteer s wa nted We need volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12;45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

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

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

NAACP, Co-op City Branch Thanks to all for attending June 2nd, especially the newly signed-up to model for the September 29th Co-op City NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza.

The next rehearsal date is June 16th, 2 - 6 p.m. in Room 36. All who signed up and new candidates are expected to attend.

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

Join in on the fun, pick up tips to make the most out of your personal and professional presentation. Call L. Townes at (718) 3793504 for tickets. Our officers, Executive Committee and members are asked to sell a minimum of five tickets. Everyone should sell at least ten raffle books. They may be obtained by calling J. Brown at (718) 671-

8915. The Freedom Fund Committee needs everyone selling advertising for the journal.

Journal forms may be obtained by calling E. Donnley at (718) 379-1297 and M. McCants at (718) 671-9689. Information is also available at NAACP meetings. Purchase tickets early for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza, a sell-out is expected.

The program includes the luncheon, fashion show, DJ and live entertainment. The tickets are $85 per person.

“End Stop and Frisk,” a silent march against racial profiling is being held on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 1 p.m., 110th Street between 5th Ave. and Lenox. For further information, please call 646-752-0579 or 212-344-7474.

The date of the June General Membership Meeting has been changed to Wednesday,

June 27, 7 p.m., Rm. 8, Dreiser Community Center. The next Executive Committee meeting is June 12 at 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8, Dreiser Community Center.

The NAACP has developed a website to honor African/American History. The site asks thought-provoking questions. Test your knowledge of our electoral history. Take our, “This is My Vote Elections Quiz” today: http://action.naacp.org/take-our-quiz.

Regarding voting in New York, two poll officials will compare a signature from the poll-book, compare the signature with the signature on the registration poll record for verification. If the signatures match, the person can vote. A photo ID will not be required.

If a voter's name appears in the computergenerated registration list that the voter's identity was not yet verified as required by

law, the voter will be able to vote only if they show either: 1. A driver's license or Department of Motor Vehicles non-driver photo ID card or other current and valid photo identification.

2. A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.

The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and believes voting is the major tool for change.

Contact the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or evalazaar @gmail.com.

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

—Eva La za ar

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

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in the month of June: Israel Cruz, Raymond Dyson, Jose Alvarez, Raymond F. Betancourt, William R. Craft, William A. Dyson Ben Bernard Gibbs, Norman L. Cook, James Hess, Roosevelt Mason, William Martinez, Patricio Serrano, Joe Wailer, Jr. and Benjamin J. Wright. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is located in Section 5

Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718-3208165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net. Post 1871 will have the next “GENERAL MEETNG” on June 16th, at 11:00 hours. Please make this meeting because the new officers will be sworn in to fill in the open positions in the Post. If you know a veteran, ask him if he or she signed up at the VA Hospital to be counted when funds are needed to run the hospital for everyday exams that help our veterans.

Post member Roth Burman, we wish you a speedy recovery.

The Memorial Day raffle winners are 1st Place, C. Lemon, $500; 2nd Place, A. Zadoff, $300 and the 3rd Place winner

was T. Wachtel, $200. Thanks for supporting our Post by purchasing raffles and for those who didn’t win, well, we hope you will buy raffles next year.

June 9th, Post 1871 will have a recruiting table at the Section 1 fair so if you are a veteran and would like to join Post 1871 located in Co-op City, stop by our table and sign up. The June 16th meeting will be the last for the summer until September, so stay in touch with the Post if something comes up. The Post will be open for your activities from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to watch TV and play pool.

Our Post members must stay in good health—spinach, carrots and broccoli should be in your daily diet. Try eating pomegranates, they have more powerful

antioxidant polyphenols than any other food, including red wine, blueberries and green tea. It may be the best food going for your heart and blood vessels. It also inhibits aromatase, a key enzyme in the body’s production of estrogen. If you plan on barbequing make sure your meats are well done at all times. If possible, use a meat thermometer to check to see if your item is well done at all times.

Perks of being over 50…your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either.

Few women admit: their age. Fewer men act it.

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

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Co-op City Little League June Games Highlights The Co-op City Vinnie Carter Blue Jays defeated the Astor Dodgers, 7-6, on June 2nd. Pitcher was Brian Mitchell and catching was Gabriel Cuilan. Kayin Slader started 2 rallies taking 2 for the team getting hit with pitched balls and scoring the winning run stealing 5 bases for the day. Brian Mitchell went 1 for three with a double and 2 RBIs. Lorenzo White and Ulawrence Coley each played great defense with outstanding catches at 1st base and shortstop. Jestin Martinez

also played steady defense at 2nd base in an all around good game by the Blue Jays. Mgr. Earl Williams and Coaches Robin Taylor Sullivan, Lewis Marin and Kanai Emanuel. Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue Jays.

The Co-op City Minor Div. Marion Scott Realty Red Hawks played strong the weekend of May 1st under Manager Sebastian Ulanga, Sr. Red Hawks came out strong with hits against the Astor Yankees and won 12-4 with Red Hawk

MVP Pitcher Kahleel Simmons pitching a four run game with seven strikeouts and went three for three batting.

Teammate Jayden Bailey gets MVP honors against Astor Yankees going three for three and clearing the bases in the sixth inning. The Red Hawks take two game series this past weekend against the Astor Giants winning 25-4 with MVP Pitcher Jayden Chappero pitching a 15 strike out game and went three for five batting. Teammate and MVP JP Santiago

catch the Astor Giant game and went four for five hitting. Red Hawks have cruised to a record of 8-8 and 2 with two games left before playoffs. Let’s Go, Red Hawks!

Co-op City Little League First Annual Everod Jefferson Memorial Softball game will be held on Father’s Day, June 17, at the LL fields. CCLL teams coaching staff and volunteers are invited to participate.

There will be a small fee.

—H ect or Aya la

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

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

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

Sa n ta wa s ou t...

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

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

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

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

This Drive Will End on August 24, 2012.

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African-American Association Schola r ship Awar ds Pr ogr a m – At the general membership meeting today, Saturday, June 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15, two high school seniors will receive a $400 scholarship award at our annual Scholarship Awards Presentation.

Our former scholarship recipients have been invited to attend in order to share with us their college experience.

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

End Stop & Fr isk – Members of the Association will participate in the Father’s Day March on Sunday, June 17th, 2:00 p.m., 110th Street bet. Fifth and Lenox Avenues, NYC. Over the past decade, the Stop & Frisk law has been used by the NYPD in NYC to target Black and Latino males to possibly connect them with some type of crime. It is not necessary for a police officer to articulate or identify a specific

crime they think is being committed. This is racial profiling and should END. Join us to help eradicate it.

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

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

E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history essential for the survival of people of color. Call 718379-5555.

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

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

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

J ob /E nt r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op Pr ogr a m – This program will resume in September. The Association thanks Roger Toppin for his efforts.

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

Holistic Hea lth & Wellness – For your

convenience, the Association offers the community powerful, effective and economical health benefits in “Healthee – The Trinity of Internal Hygiene,” including Woodroot Tonic, Dr. Bird Bitters and Herbal Harmony 555. Call, stop by, be healthy, 718-379-5555.

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

—Fr a ncine R . J ones

National Council of Negro Women Our General Membership meeting is tomorrow, Sunday, June 10, 3:30 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center.

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

We will be closed for the summer months, July and August.

The Fundraising Committee is looking

for 2-3 members to join. Help us plan events for 2013. Should you have any interests, we would like to hear from you.

R em in der : For members who would like to donate canned goods and manual can openers, our next collection will be at our next General Membership meeting on Sunday, June 10, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00

Zodiacs Track Club Zodiacs had another blessed week. On Saturday, June 2nd, our Bantam Division and older competed in the Mid-Atlantic Track & Field meet at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. On Sunday, June 3, our Sub-Bantam and younger competed at the Primary Invitational Track Meet in Red Hook, Brooklyn. At both meets, they performed well and won many awards.

4 x 400 meter race. They will be on the field with some of the best in the world, such as Jason Richardson, Jesse Williams, Aries Merritt, Sanya Richards-Ross and Tyreek Hill, who last weekend set the track world on fire with a scorching double of 10.19 at 100 meters and 20.14 for 200 meters at the Golden South Classic.

To work-out and compete next to the best

Coach Dinkins (center) presented shirts to National Champions, Aaliyah Wajid (left) and Andrea Amoroso (right).

On Saturday, June 2nd, some of our Zodiacs children ran with their schools in the NYC DOE Elementary & Middle School Championship. The top 3 in their event and division were awarded medals and earned the right to say that they are “the best in the city.” The following athletes medaled: Darius Gordon, 1st place in the 1600 meter run and 2nd place in the long jump. Josephine Kendall took 3rd in the 6th grade 400 meter race. Oliver Morgan won the 6th grade 100 meter race and took 2nd place in the 200 meter race.

Marion Osie-Boateng was part of the 1st place 7th/8th grade girls 4 x 100 relay.

Great job, On Saturday, June 9th, we have 10 athletes participating in the Adidas Grand Prix for 7 & 8 years old fastest kid in the 100 meters and the Youth Girls and Boys

athletes in the world will be great for our children. Come out and support our youth and witness the best in the world. Tickets are now available at adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-849-8722.

Join one of New York’s top track and field teams. We compete all year round in multiple events from Cross Country to Indoor and Out-door Track and Field meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT @AOL.COM or visit our website, www.ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —W in ston Dink in s

p.m. in Dreiser, Room 11. Items donated will go to Phipps Town and Country Residence Home.

Our Graduation Committee has dates for the graduations for the Co-op City schools. Please call Ms. Melton, 917399-2643 for the dates/location.

Book Club’s next meeting will be Saturday, June 30, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will de discussing “Room”

by Emma Donoghue. Please come out and join us.

We send warm wishes for a speedy

recovery to our long life time member Annie Quinn.

Remember, next Sunday, June 17, is Father’s Day! To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily.

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

Happy birthday to our June members.

—M a xine Su lliva n

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

Did you know that a compass is designed to always point to the North to direct the user to keep on their desired course so they don’t wander in circles. God’s Word is like a compass; By way of the scriptures, God leads and guides us to an abundant life.

God’s Word lights our way.

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

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

Spiritually, the Word lights our path in

life so we can see where we are going and avoid obstacles along our way.

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

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

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

I John 1:5 KJV “This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light and in Him is no

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

If you would like to be a part of our Bible Study Group, we welcome you to join us on Sundays, 6/10 and 6/17, at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #10 at 12 p.m., 914-309-0469.

Hope to see you. God bless you.

—Evelyn Sa n tia go

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition thanks all its members and friends wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer. Our next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, September 4.

We will be in recess July and August.

Have Any Su ggestion s?

Please inform us by contacting the Coalition’s President, Patricia Bonaparte, at (718) 320-1861.

Wildwood Sea food Fea st The Retirees of Dreiser Loop are sponsoring a 4-day and 3-night trip from September 24-27, to Wildwood Seafood Feast featuring an all you can eat seafood buffet, 3 full breakfasts and dinners, one casino buffet dinner at a local waterfront restaurant, two trips to Atlantic City Casino with a bonus package, a visit to Washington Street Mall in Victorian Cape May, a visit colonial Smithville Village, and a visit to Wildwood’s famous boardwalk. Baggage

handling, hotel taxes, round-trip motor coach transportation, and meal gratuities are all included. Double occupancy is $370, single occupancy is $450. For further information & reservation, contact Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707, or Harman Leacock, 718671-9610, or (718) 379-0377.

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

op City Branch, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

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

Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718)

671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organiza-tion’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

“Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress and working together is success.”

—Ha r ma n T. L ea cock

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing OPEN TO ALL Our final meeting for this season will be on Monday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28, the Bartow Center. The meeting will be brief and will be followed by a pot-luck celebration of advances we made in the recent Board election. We’ll also be acknowledging the value of our efforts throughout the year.

If you want to bring something to the potluck, do so.

All our meetings—held on the second Monday of each month from September to June—are open to all. This is emphasized in all our meeting announcements because promoting cooperator interest and participation in community affairs is one of the primary goals of the organization. We believe that preserving the Mitchell-Lama affordability of Co-op City depends on cooperator awareness and involvement. It is stated as one of the “Purposes” in our By-Laws.

HISTORY ILL UMINAT ING T HE PR ESE NT Examining Co-op City’s history at our meetings helps illuminate our view of the present. It may be news, for instance, to some cooperators that the Mitchell and Lama of MITCHELL-LAMA are the names of two New York State legislators back in the 1950s. One was a Republican, the other a Democrat. They wrote the legislation, which

when it was passed, made it possible for working people who couldn’t afford to buy a home, to become shareholders in a co-op which they could afford, and where they and their families could enjoy a decent quality of life. It’s also insufficiently known how important unions and their members were in making that happen. They created the ground swell that moved the state legislature to action.

Co-op City was envisioned by unions and eventually established because of the combined efforts of unionists and political figures. That’s why our organization supports a Riverbay policy favoring the use of union labor. This continues the legacy of Co-op City’s origins. As we honor the diversity of our community, from young families to retirees, we honor the unions, their history, the contribution they make to our standard of living and to the economy of the nation.

COM E TO T HE FAI R We will be at the June 9th Fair on the Section 1 Greenway where we will have literature, and answers to any questions you may have. Look for our table. Look for the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing banner.

Visit www.CTSAH.net; Write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Seba stia n Ulanga

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Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church Recently, I watched this weight loss program where a man lost 50% of his body weight. It was a grueling journey over one year, losing friends and family members along the way. In his own words, his journey was single minded to drop pounds. The victorious gentleman was rewarded with a hefty cash award and plastic surgery to neaten him up. The same tenacity with which we challenge our own pursuits and understanding we can challenge the promises of God. God will remember those who remain faithful to Him who run the race to the end no matter what. When we speak on the accomplishments in the physical aspects of our lives, we are to bless the source of all strength.

We should delight in the help that comes from the Lord and speak of Him often to

our friends. Most people call it giving testimonies, but it is more than that, it is a way of life to honor God in all things. “Then they that feared the LORD space often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.”

Malachi 3:16 KJV. The reward of all this is mentioned in V.17. “And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.” Come share in the experience of living for God through worship and study at the Co-op City SDA Church.

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

11 a.m. — 12 p.m.; Free.

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

We have an active Disabilities Ministry.

Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs.

Br ea d M inistr y: Pick up on Saturdays between 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Please take one for a neighbor.

Used C loth es Dr ive: The Children’s Department of Co-op City SDA is requesting donations for either used or new children’s clothing to be given to the needy in the community.

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

Sa tur da y: • Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

• Afternoon Bible Studies at 3 p.m.

• Children’s Story Hour every 3rd Sabbath of each month at 3 p.m.

• Adventist Youth program at 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A

special seat and friend awaits you.

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

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

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

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

R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: Proverbs 3:5-6.

Week ly Act ivit y Bereavement Support Group meets

Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m., Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the gift of the Holy Spirit and its transformation power in our thinking, relationship with the living God and seeing God's plan and purpose for our lives. Join us.

Each Thursday at 10 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me" …Church of the Savior is reaching

out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

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T h ou gh t of t h e Week : “Each of us may be sure that if God sends us on stony paths, God will provide us with stony shoes. God will not send us out on any journey for which God does not equip us well.”

—Alexa n d er M a cla r en

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

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

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

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month.

Memorial Sunday (Men's Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month.

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

Singles' Ministry meets every third

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Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors' Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m.

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

The Usher Board is sponsoring a bus trip of the African American History tour of Washington, DC on Saturday, July 14.

The trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Martin Luther King Civil Rights Museum, African Art Museum and a visit to the White House. In addition, a buffet lunch at the Old Country Café. Adults: $110, children $95, a deposit of $30 is now due. For further information, contact Sis. Yolanda Brightman at (718) 671-8746.

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You could contact the church at the number listed below.

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

Be mindful that God will never leave you, nor forsake you. He holds your world in His hands. Let’s look at scripture that supports God’s care for the righteous.

Psalms 37: 1-10 says: 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.

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

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

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

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

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

7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

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

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

10 For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no

more; indeed, you will look carefully for his place, but it shall be no more.

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

Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

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

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

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

Wee k ly Sc h ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming you at service on

Sunday, June 10, at 9:00 a.m.

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

F u n d r a isin g E ven t : On Saturday, June 23, day trip to Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets. The trip includes a sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant in Long Island. Tickets are $85. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the Dreiser Loop deli.

Su m m er St or e: Come out and shop at June’s store on Monday, June

18, starting at 12 p.m. Lots of bargains will be available for sale.

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

For more information on the above events, please call the church at 718-320-0844. “ The Lord shall give strength to his people; *the Lord shall give his peop0le the blessing of peace.”

(Psalm 29: 11) —M . C h a m b er s

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

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

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

Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Midweek worship service, Bible study classes and prayer services will go on hiatus for the summer on June 15. These programs will resume in September.

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

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 20, 21 and 22, we will have our Spring Revival at 7:30 p.m. each evening. We invite all to come and be revived each night by our revivalist, the Rev. Isaac B. Graham, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Harlem, New York.

Children’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 24 at our 11 a.m. service in the Einstein Center, Room 45. We invite the community family to come and support the children of our church on this glorious occa-

sion. The theme for the day is “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good, acceptable and perfect,” based on Romans 12:2.

On Saturday, July 28, the church will hold its annual picnic. The picnic will be held at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. Adult donation is $55, children ages 3-12 will be $30 and children under 3 are free.

This is an all-inclusive trip with an unlimited buffet, rides, access to the beach and live gospel music. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from in front of the church.

For tickets or additional information, call 718-6711918, 718-320-3893, or 718-320-3774.

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You are invited to go fishing, “Fishing on a Mission with Jesus.” Preschool to adults are invited to take part in this fun filled Bible program to be held on June 25 to July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. We invite you to come and learn how to cast your line to become “fishers of men for Jesus.” To register or 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.

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m.

OT H E R SC HE DUL E D E VE NT S: Tomorrow, Sunday, June 10th, 11:00

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

DO ROT H Y NORW OO D AT C P C Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 p.m. - The Voices of CPC presents World Famous Traditional Gospel Star DOROTHY NORWOOD, along with the Voices of CPC and Reverend Mary Freeman, IN CONCERT at Community Protestant Church. Donation: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For tickets, call (718) 862-9172 or (718) 994-5761.

Wed nesd a y, J uly 11 - F r id a y, J u ly 13 – Delaware Delight and More Tour sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry.

Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; optional afternoon/evening

in Ocean City; shopping spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; Buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $497/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906.

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

Sa t u r d a y, Au gu st 18t h – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North,

Co-op City). Donation: $43. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754.

A FANTAST I C R AF F L E W I T H FANTAST I C P R I Z E S! The Women’s Day Committee is sponsoring an incredible raffle: 1st Prize – a 40 inch TV; 2nd prize – a 32 inch TV. For just $5 per raffle or the bargain price of 5 raffles for $20, here’s your chance to win a remarkable prize.

The drawing will be held on July 29.

Winners need not be present. Don’t be left out. Stop by their table after service and pick up your raffle tickets.

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

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C ome & 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. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a

children’s service during the English service.

P r a yer Nigh t : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors.

Bring a friend who would like prayer.

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

The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 C r escen do C h r istia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available.

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

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

Fa m ily Nigh t : Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups.

Su m m er F ish F r y: There will be a Fish Fry on Sunday, July 1, at 1 p.m.

Sandwiches are $7 each with a bag of chips or plates are $10 each with mac & cheese or green salad and bread. Sodas will be sold also. Come and eat in our

Community Room or get it to go. Come & support us.

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

Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; If no answer, leave a message, someone will get back to you.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la u d

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name.

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I said, “God, it is such a loss.”

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I said, “God, but your loved one lives.”

And God said, “So does yours.”

I said, “God, where are they now?”

And God said, “Mine is on My right and yours is in the Light.”

I said, “God, it hurts.”

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C HUR C H H OUR S: Spa n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. — Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

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

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

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

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

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 2 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

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

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

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Wed., June 13

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

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

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

Thurs., June 14

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Library 9:00am-1:00pm Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Fri., June 15

Tues., June 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

As scheduled:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

$3 $12

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

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

Bowling

$12.50

11 a.m.

1st Mondays: Tuesdays

as scheduled

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

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

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., June 11

Roasted chicken breast Baked yams Green beans w/red peppers

Chicken cutlet Parmesan Garlic noodles Broccoli

Whole wheat bread Orange

Tues., June 12

Apple juice Sweet & sour chicken Baked potato Broccoli florets

Spare ribs Baked potato Peas/carrots

Rye bread Diced pears

Wed., June 13

Pineapple juice Hoki w/lemon sauce Yellow rice Tossed salad

Hawaiian chicken Corn on the cob Green beans

Whole wheat bread Fresh apple

Pepper steak Brown rice Mixed vegetables

Rye bread Banana

Thurs., Orange pineapple juice Turkey leg w/gravy June Boiled yucca 14 Oriental blend Fri., June 15

Father’s Day Held in the Bartow potato salad, corn on-the Celebration Menu: cob, watermelon, popcorn Courtyard 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Iced tea, beef burger, franks, Pick-ups: Dreiser - 10:30 cart, ice cream cart, macaroni salad, cole slaw, a.m. & Einstein - 10:30 a.m. and much more!

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips TANGE R OUTLE TS – Deer Park, Long Island, Monday, June 11th - $12 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. and Einstein, 9:00 a.m.

R E SORT S W OR LD C ASI NO AT AQUE DUC T – Tuesday, June 12 - 54 seat Coach bus - $20 – Lunch & transportation included. Pick-up times: Bartow – 9 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30.

Departure from casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher. Seating on the bus will be assigned based on payments.

SOLD OUT. WAIT LIST ONLY. C E NT R AL AVE NUE – Thursday, June 14 - $13 – Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m.; Einstein – 9:30 a.m.

FATHER ’S DAY C EL EBRAT ION – Friday, June 15th, is being held in the Bartow courtyard – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $5 in advance and $7 the day of the celebration.

Music by DJ Woody. Menu: iced tea, beef burger, franks, macaroni salad, cole slaw, potato salad, corn on-the cob, watermelon, popcorn cart, ice cream cart and much more! Pick-ups: Dreiser - 10:30 a.m. & Einstein - 10:30 a.m.

(NEW ) – Ter r a cotta Wa r r ior s NY Exhibit a t t he Discover y Times Squa r e M useum – Monday, June 25th - $20 includes roundtrip transportation/lunch Must arrive at location by 11:30 a.m. Direct from China, discover the legend behind the authentic terracotta soldiers with a fascinating journey back to the days of China’s first Emperor. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30 a.m.

Only 20 seats available (No refunds.)

W O ODBURY C OM M O NS – Tuesday, June 26 - $13 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser - 8:45 a.m., Einstein - 9 a.m.

EM PIR E C ASI NO – Wednesday, June 27th - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow 10:00 a.m.; Einstein – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 10:30 a.m. (No refunds).

WAL -M ART – Friday, June 29th - $12 – Includes transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m.

NO BOWL ING until further notice.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

GROUP- 10 a.m. - Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

CAR EGI VE R SUP PORT GROUP A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next meeting is June 19th.

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

DISABIL I TY SUPP ORT /SOC IAL IZ AT ION GROUP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information contact John Sullivan at 718671-2090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided if available.

Safe usage of dryers When using the community’s laundry facilities, it is very important that you check the labels on the garments being placed in the dryers to ensure that they are not flammable. Several fires have been caused by shareholders drying rubberized garments and materials in the dryer.

Thank you for your cooperation as work to ensure the safety of everyone in our —R iver b a y M a n a gem ent laundry facilities.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 R E M I NDE R : The last meeting before our Summer break is scheduled for MONDAY, JUNE 11th at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A”…FINAL PAYMENTS are due for the July 19th Warm Daddy and the August 9th Triple Lobster trips. Please arrive by 12 p.m. to make payments.

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

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S July 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5-hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/bonus of the day — $95/person.

Bus departure is 9:30 a.m. from Asch Loop (in front of the library) – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

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

Sept. 12 – 14, 2012 – Washington, DC: Narrated tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World War II Memorials; Smithsonian Museums –

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

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

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

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

—Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Senior Citizens

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Summer Reading Kickoff - Monday, June 11 @ 3:30 p.m.

AD Workshop - Every Monday @ 11 a.m.; June 11, 18, and 25 (Job Search) KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, June 18 and 25 @ 3:30 p.m.

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

Teens TAG (Blockbuster Bks) - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; Teens Summer Reading Kickoff - June 12 @ 4 pm. (Irish Folk Dancing) Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

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

BK Discussion - Thursday, June 14 @ 1:30 p.m., “The Dark Side” (All welcome) Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

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

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

AD Summer Reading Kickoff - Saturday, June 9 @ 2 p.m. (Spoken Words w/Bob McNeil) Kids Musical Concert - Saturday, June 16 @ 11 a.m.

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m. June 16, “Swing Vote /Kevin Costner”; June 23, “Soul Surfer w/Carrie Underwood”; June 30, “This is it w/Michael Jackson”

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

Wednesday, June 13—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only and guests. Refreshments served.

Thursday, June 21—General Meeting in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

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

T R I P S F O R 2012 Thursday, July 12—Going to Brauhaus, Pomonia, N.Y. Price is $58.

Plenty of food. Plenty of entertainmnet and dinner is roast beef, roast chicken and Tilapia. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Wednesday, August 15—Going to

CRAB SHANTY in City Island. Price is $18 for members only. Time is 1:00 p.m.

Menu-whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole, BBQ chicken and ribs, chicken parmigiana and snow crab legs.

Tuesday, November 13—Going to the FIESTA in New Jersey for International Jamboree. Price is $60 which includes great music, comedy act and more.

Menu—chicken Francese, roast beef, filet of Sole, veg., pot. and special dessert.

Also one glass of wine, coffee, tea, soda.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to office at 135 Einstein Center, Room 39 at 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at 718-3794899.

Good health to all.

—M a r y P illa

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, June 21, in the Bartow Center, Room #31 at 7:30 p.m.

All members are requested to attend this very important meeting.

This will be the last meeting before the summer recess. There will be no meetings in July and August, unless otherwise notified. Some very important issues will be discussed pertaining to upcoming activities for the club in the near future.

This meeting on June 21st will feature a High School Scholarship Awards Ceremony whereby four students from the 2012 Truman High School Graduating Class will be presented

scholarships from the club for their upcoming freshman year at the college or university where they have been accepted for the Fall term. All members, please attend.

The club extends get well wishes to those members who are home-bound and recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of June.

I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continuous support.

—G eor ge T. C la r k e

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Shavuos Reflections

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

I like to consider myself a broadminded person. However, I am frank to admit that I cannot tolerate the super sophisticate who insists that “the end justifies the means.” This is an old rationalization which, like many others, provides an easy alibi for wrong-doing.

This does not apply to the man who faces several alternatives in deciding which course he might take to reach his goal. A quarterback has the right to his resources so long as he stays within the rules of sportsmanship.

The end never justifies the means if the means are sordid or ignoble. Such means come back to foul up the most clever and seemingly fool-proof plan of advancement. Retribution never sleeps.

At the height of ascendency, some little, mean, petty play for advantage inevitably rebounds, perhaps after many years, to produce wrecking consequences.

“The end justifies the means” is a slogan that holds true only when the means are honest. Otherwise, the end is never achieved.

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

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

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

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

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

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 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.

Building 19 Association Due to the lack of ticket sales, our trip to Atlantic City scheduled for Saturday, June 30th has been canceled. All monies will be refunded.

As we approach Father’s Day, please look out for flyers detailing the occasion to honor our Building 19 fathers. On this tribute to the fathers, we will also hold our final membership drive before we break for the summer recess! VOLUNTEERS are needed to make this another successful event. We continue to seek new committee members, so please join us and become a part of “Cooperators Doing Something!” Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month except July and August in the rear of the building’s meeting room.

It is with sadness that I announce the passing of one of our fellow cooperators, Mrs. Sally Hershkowitz, a longtime Building 19 resident. Sally was a very supportive association member and she will be truly missed. Sally is survived by her loving husband, Mark, two sons and two grand-daughters. Let us continue to keep them in our prayers during this most difficult time.

Congratulations and best wishes to all of our graduates! Happy birthday to all cooperators celebrating their special day this month. Get well wishes to all who are sick.

As always, we can be reached at bldg19assoc@gmail.com.

—Va len cia P in ck n ey

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

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

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

Candle lighting on Friday, June 15, is before 8:11 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 9 at 9:10 p.m.

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

Thank you!

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

C oming E vents: Saturday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m. – Morning services - There will be a Kiddush presented

by Ellen Silber, daughter of Solomon Silber, in honor of her engagement.

Sunday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. – Let us

gather for another fun filled afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Synagogue.

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

Saturday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m. – Morning Services are then followed by a Kiddush sponsored by the Men’s Club in honor of Father’s Day. Sunday, June 17 – Today is a special day to pamper the men in our lives and to honor them not only this day but every day of the year. To all men – Happy Father’s Day! Good a nd Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

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

Celebrating her birthday on June 29th is Sharon Abel. You can imagine that we all wish Sharon a very happy birthday with many more to come.

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

Shalom!

—Mir iam E velyn Ber lofsky

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue The Men’s Club is sponsoring a Father’s Day Kiddush on Saturday, June 16, following services at the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City in Section 5. The address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. We are planning a trip to Atlantic City on Monday, July 16. The details of the cost

and what you will get back will be in a future article. I hope you keep the date open to go with us.

Everyone is invited to all our functions.

We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Br u ce Gitelson

Einstein Cancer Fund Tu esd a y, J u n e 12t h — Showboat Casino. Cost per person is $33 with a casino slot play of $25. Visit the Revel Casino, just a short walking distance from the Showboat. The time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a photo identification and a casino card.

Sa tu r da y, Sep t em b er 8t h , our annual raffle luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. The cost per person is $48 and includes a choice of broiled filet of sole, broiled or grilled salmon, fried shrimps or scampi, chicken parmesan, prime rib roast of beef, and barbequed chicken or ribs or a combination of both.

There will be an appetizer, salad, pasta, soda, tea, coffee, and a special strawberry cake. Come spend an afternoon of good food, fun, and warm companionship.

Wed n esd a y, Oct ob er 24 - Foxwoods Theatre and Casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Oh What A Night!” Cost per person, $57; casino bonus of $10 Keno and $10 food voucher.

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

Our prayers and healings go out to Delores Musa.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend Worship Service, 120 Benchley Place, Building 24.

Su n d a ys: Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-day Worship Service begins at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wed n esd a y: Prayer meeting starts by 7:30 p.m.

F r id a y: Bible Study begins at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The hope of the church is to be caught up in the first resurrection and to be with the Lord forever. The bride of Christ will be privileged to rule and reign

with Jesus Christ during one thousand years of peace.

And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nation no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled, And after that he must be loosed a little season.

Revelation 20:1-3 & 6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in

the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Revelation 20: 6 Satan will be bound and cast into the bottomless pit for one thousand years while Jesus Christ rules the world in righteousness.

He will not be simply restrained as he is now, but his power and influence will be absent from the earth. People who sin against God in that day will do so out of the wickedness of their heart. In addition, the knowledge of the Lord will be

increased in all the earth. What glorious day that will be for those generations who are counted worthy to live in the millennial kingdom of Jesus Christ the son David!

All of the redeemed, including the tribulation martyrs, shall reign with Christ as kings and priests. Since we are heirs and joint-heirs with Christ, the role of the church in the millennial reign will be to serve as king’s priests in His kingdom.

See Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 1:6, 5:10) For further information, please call 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario, invite you to worship with us at 127 Dreiser Loop next to Montefiore Clinic.

You may call the church office at 718790-9120 – office open: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or email: cogcministries @aol.com.

Wednesday – Prayer Hour – 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday – 7:30, Bible study – Daniel & Revelation Wed., June 13 – 11:00 a.m. – Bronx Clergy Task Force Monthly Meeting at Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand

Concourse – Rm. 915 Saturday, June 16 – 10:30 a.m. – Women’s Annual Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, June 17 – Father’s Day – 10 a.m. SERVICE ONLY. 12-step program every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop We are distributing Free Discount Prescription Cards, no registration necessary. Discount card accepted at all major pharmacies. Call church for information.

We have a great summer planned for our kids. Summer registration is now in session. See Rev. Melinda Reyes at 159 Dreiser Loop, 4-6 p.m., 718-671-7265.

T H E F I R E : An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God’s wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno’s damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother’s wings.

The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her off-

spring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise.

She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. When the blaze had arrived and the heat had singed her small body, the mother remained steadfast. She had been willing to die so those under the cover of her wings would live.

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4 (NIV) —Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

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FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE NEW STYLE BLINDS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

CO-OP SALES

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS? Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

8/11

- Grout & Carpet Cleaning E the 1-800-479-2667

Co-op City Resident Specials — since 1969 —

Cleaning Service - Windows

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

1-800-479-2667

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT (except vacuums)

718.792.2655

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

• Don’t Pay More At Your Local Hardware Store •

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

We BEAT Any Quote!

6/30

Cell:

4/20/13

Clock Repair

New P a la ce C lea n in g Ser vices

10/22

We do all the work and you get all the credit

Franklin Clock Shop

718-671-1736 / in fo@n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS Fully VACUUM CLEANERS and more

718.792.2655

1-203-482-6337

Cleaning Service

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

6/30

CO-OP SALES BLINDS!

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

Insured NYC License #1233497

lim in a t e Bu gs

B r ea E a sy

Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20 OFF

(718) 320-5112

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Fully Insured

Call

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

Refrigeration • Gas Stove and Oven

10/22

www.spoonercleaning.com

Bags, Belts & Filters

J RO P E R AP P L I ANC E R E PAI R

Call 718.792.2655

9/22 • 4 Hour Minimum • General Cleaning — $72 + tax • Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax • Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days • Accept Cash, Pay-Pal

• Washers • Dryers • Stoves plus 10% off any repair Senior • Refrigerators Citizen Discount • Dishwashers

Free Pick up & Delivery

For prompt service call:

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

718-829-9090

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

if you are tired of paying too much for repairs!

718-829-9090

Cleaning Lady Available, Monday to Friday, weekends possible. Good references. $10/hour. Call anytime, 646-436-7837, Beverly.

7/7

SALES & SERVICE

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators • Vacuum Cleaners and more 10% DISCOUNT (except vacuums and lamps)

P&R APPLIANCE SERVICE

Ser vice C h a r ge on ly $24.95

Old Records Wanted.

SERVICES

Call

Cleaning Service

10/22

H ou se C lea n in g: $75 for 3-hrs of General/Heavy duty cleaning. $20 each additional hour. Labor ONLY/supplies NOT included.

W in d ow Wa sh in g: $5 per window/WITHOUT Guards. $7 per window/WITH Guards. 5 window minimum charge. Screen washing $2/screen.

H ou se P a in t in g: Prices start at $150 per room. 2 coats - 1 color/ FREE ESTIMATES. Scraping, spackling, etc. additional fees Labor ONLY/paint NOT included. www.n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com By Ap p oin t m en t O NLY

8/11

200 Hamilton Ave., White Plains, NY 10601

• EXPERT REPAIR ON CLOCKS • FREE ESTIMATES ON WALK IN REPAIRS • HOME SERVICE ON GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Work Guaranteed!

Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 4 pm

914.682.8068 914.843.6487 Call for Appointment

7/14

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CLASSIFIEDS

Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Handyman

Access Computer Consultants

HANDYMAN

Moving

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

Service • Repair • Instruction

Fast Service Cell:

(917) 346-0862

6/30

RENT A HUBBIE “We Are Your All Purpose Men”

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

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

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call:

6/9

SULAIMAN

Dataway Computers, Inc.

347-705-2991 Home Improvement

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service

1-800-479-2667

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

646-326-2676

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

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Lic. #1417990

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

• VERTICAL BLINDS • MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

914.

423.

1773

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

Locksmith

6/23

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

9/29

Painting

7/28

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

JASON LASH

FREE Phone Consultation

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

R O N ’S

MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays.

FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

A-1 PAINTING PLUS JUNE SPECIAL!

WE SAVE YOU MONEY! Full Bath $74.95, Half Bath, paint included • Kitchen • Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors & Kitchen Cabinets Moderate Repairs

FREE!

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270 6/30

Licensed and Bonded

Floors

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

M & M FLOORS

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

10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

Slipcovers

20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

(718) 746-8925

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

6/30

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

8/11

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY at Bay Plaza - Serving the Community

Beauty

Life Health

6/9

10% Discount For Seniors and First-Time Visitors!

• Medical Massage • Reduce Edema • Reduce Lymphedema • Neck & Back Injuries • Sciatica • Face Lift Massage

3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

6/30

6/30

Major Medical • No Fault Auto Insurance Accepted • Visa/Mastercard

JUNE is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!

REUPHOLSTERING

Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691

LORRAINE JAYSURA, LMT

1.917.346.1806

ALL STATE DECORATORS Upholstery/Blinds

Massage Therapy

Love

TABLE PADS

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES 6/30

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds!

Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

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