Co-op City Times 06/16/12 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 24

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Councilman Seabrook retrial to begin on Tuesday BY BILL STUTTIG The long-awaited retrial of Co-op City’s long-time City Council representative Larry Seabrook on felony federal corruption charges is due to begin on Tuesday, June 19, in Manhattan Federal court and if the first trial provides any indication, it could stretch on for weeks before any verdict is reached. At the end of the first trial which stretched from October through December of 2011, Judge Robert P. Patterson, Jr. of the Federal District Court in Manhattan declared a mistrial on December 9th after hearing from the jury foreman that the trial’s 12 jurors remained hopelessly deadlocked on all charges after more than a week of trying to come to a unanimous agreement on Councilman Seabrook’s guilt or innocence on all or some of the 12 specific charges. While the mistrial spared Seabrook from a conviction for the time being, it did not clear him of the serious charges he faces. By not reaching a unanimous verdict, the jury neither convicted nor acquitted Seabrook. It took nearly 21 months for Councilman Seabrook to face his first trial following the original indictment on numerous charges in February of 2010. The second trial is commencing a little more than six months after the first trial ended in a hung jury and mistrial. At this retrial, a new judge will be presiding—Manhattan Federal Court Judge Deborah Batts, and Justice Batts, has already ruled on two court motions filed

in the pre-trial haggling in the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s trial According to the New York Times and recent court filings, in one matter, Justice Batts ruled in favor of a filing by Seabrook’s’ defense team asking the court to bar prosecutors from referring to Councilman Seabrook by his last name only during court proceedings. The defense argued that prosecutors, by referring to the defendant by his last name only, were demeaning him in the eyes of the jury. Justice Batts ruled in favor of Seabrook’s defense team in this matter, ordering federal prosecutors to refer the defendant as either “the defendant,” “Mr. Seabrook,” or “Councilman Seabrook,” but not just “Seabrook.” More importantly for Seabrook’s chances of acquittal at least on some of the charges, Justice Batts also ruled that unless prosecution presents “additional proof to support a reasonable inference” that Councilman Seabrook had actual knowledge of an alleged “double-billing” scheme, “then evidence of that scheme shall be precluded at trial,” the Judge ruled, according to court papers. Some witnesses at the first trial testified that the Councilman did not have knowledge of the alleged double-billing reportedly carried out by some of his associates. At a pre-trial hearing held on Thursday, the Judge again called into question the government’s case for proving whether the Councilman actually

HUD loan deal on track to successful conclusion BY JIM ROBERTS By the middle of next month, Riverbay officials expect to have the proposed terms of a final deal from the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency ready for an approval vote by the Riverbay Board of Directors. Negotiations between Wells Fargo bank, representing Co-op City in the proposed $600 million loan refinancing guarantee, and HUD have resolved the outstanding major issues and appear headed for a final signing before a Sept. 15, 2012 deadline. Riverbay and Wells Fargo officials are expected to address a special Directors’ Board Meeting on July 11 to go over the legal and business points of the deal, which will pay off the existing mortgage with New York Community Bank and save shareholders several hundred million dollars in interest payments, according to Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay, and the driving force

behind HUD opening up the 223F program to co-ops and condos. According to Board Director Helen Atkins, that Board meeting would be followed a week later by an open meeting of the Board of Directors in the Dreiser Community Center where the Board would then discuss and vote on the HUD proposal. “The long three-year road that several Riverbay Boards of Directors have traveled, led by the diligent efforts of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., is on the path to saving shareholders millions of dollars in annual interest payments,” said Atkins. “We, as a Board, look forward to receiving the terms of the loan guarantee that HUD officials are scheduled to present to us in mid-July and expect to conclude a great deal for all Co-op City residents that will guarantee the financial health of our community for many years to come.” Both July meeting dates are tentative. (Continued on page 2)

Riverbay summer youth lottery Riverbay Corporation will once again be holding a Summer Youth Lottery for positions in Riverbay’s Grounds Department. The lottery is open to Co-op City high school and college student residents. Applications will be available at the Administrative Office Reception Desk, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications will be only be available until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26.

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Courtesy parking in all garages approved by Board BY ROZAAN BOONE The Riverbay Board of Directors approved a resolution on Wednesday night that allows shareholders with valid garage agreements to park in any Co-op City garage from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for any purpose. Courtesy parking between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. will be subject to the reasonable rules of the Director of the Parking Facilities Department and may be revoked for valid reasons, including, but not limited to, inclement weather, overcrowding, construction, maintenance and/or abuse. According to the resolution, which was submitted by Second Vice President Evelyn Santiago, and seconded by Treasurer Ray Tirado and First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, the measure was approved in order to

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improve the quality of life of Co-op City shareholders who have valid garage leases. In addition to Directors Santiago, Tirado and Abdul-Wahhab, the resolution was also approved by Board President Helen Atkins, and Directors Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Al Shapiro and Evelyn Turner. Directors Francine Jones and Andrea Leslie voted no and Director Bernard Cylich abstained. Directors Eleanor Bailey, Leah Graham, Othelia Jones and Rev. Calvin E. Owens were absent. This resolution becomes effective thirty days after its approval, so residents will be able to take advantage of courtesy parking in all eight of Co-op City’s parking facilities, as long as they have valid garage agreements, by the middle of July.

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Fatherly fun… The many fathers and grandfathers who attended JASA’s annual Father’s Day barbeque joined with the Project Director of Senior Services for Coop City, Daniela Breton, in gathering for a photo in the middle of the Bartow Community Center outdoor plaza where the festive event was held yesterday. The fathers were part of more than a hundred seniors who attended and enjoyed a traditional barbeque luncheon of hot dogs, hamburgers and all the usual accompaniments. All the seniors enjoyed lunch, dancing, free raffle gifts, ice cream, and many laughs and much companionship as a prelude to this Father’s Day weekend. We wish a Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and their families. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Looking Ahead to More Progress I want to start out by saying ahead of the Sept. 15, 2012 deadline President’s Message I'm grateful to once again have for a final signing. the opportunity to represent CoThe HUD deal will allow Co-op President op City and you, my fellow, City to pay off its existing mortgage cooperators, as President of with New York Community Bank Riverbay Corporation. It's truly an honor and a priviand save shareholders several hundred millions of dollege and not something I take lightly. We have accomlars in interest payments. The HUD-guaranteed mortplished a great deal to improve Co-op City in recent gage will save us in Co-op City some $14.3 million years, and I believe we will continue, as a Board, to over the next 20 months and then between $10 and $12 work to make Co-op City an even better place to live. million per year through 2026, for a total savings of Major progress was achieved this week, with the final approximately $152 million between now and 2026. pieces beginning to fall into place for us to have an agreeThat's a great amount of funds which can be used to ment with the federal Housing and Urban Development pay other costs and prevent carrying charge increases (HUD) agency for a proposed $600 million loan refiwe might otherwise have needed down the road. nancing guarantee. Management has reported outstandThe main point to keep in mind is that the HUD loan ing issues have been resolved and Wells Fargo, representwill reduce Co-op City's mortgage interest rate to 3.5% ing Co-op City, and Riverbay officials will address the over the next 35 years. The terms of the HUD loan guarBoard concerning specific legal and business aspects of antees a set mortgage rate, unlike the current refinancing the HUD proposal at a special meeting in mid-July. A with New York Community Bank where the current week later, an open Board meeting with shareholders will mortgage rate is set to increase to 5.75% this October, tentatively be held on July 18th at which the Board hopes and then will rise again to 6% next July, and yet again, to and plans to vote in favor of the HUD refinancing, well 6.25% in 2016, and finally increase to 6.5% in 2021.

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HUD Loan If the Board approves the HUD proposal on July 18, attorneys for both sides will have up to 60 days to sign off on the final deal in order to meet the Sept. 15 deadline established by New York Community Bank as a “window” for Riverbay to refinance its current mortgage. Last Tuesday, June 12, the Board approved, by a vote of 13-0, spending $1.8 million for a HUD application fee, $280,943 for third-party reports and lender legal expenses, and a $3 million deposit to lock in the rate of the loan once Wells Fargo gets the firm commitment from HUD on the loan terms. Nearly $4.7 million of those fees will be returned to Riverbay once the deal closes. The money will come from existing Riverbay reserve fund accounts. The HUD-guaranteed Wells Fargo mortgage would drop Co-op City’s mortgage interest rate to 3.5% over the next 35 years of the loan, which will then be paid off. The deal guarantees a set mortgage rate and eliminates concerns over the current NYCB mortgage, which has to be refinanced at potentially much higher rates in 15 years. The current NYCB mortgage rate rises to 5.75% this October, goes to 6% next July, increases again to 6.25% in 2016 and tops out at 6.5% in 2021 before requiring refinancing in 2026. The HUD-guaranteed Wells Fargo mortgage at a 3.5% interest rate will save shareholders $14.3 million over the next 20 months and then $10 million to $12 million per year through 2026, for a total savings of $152 million between now and 2026. In a memo to the Board last week, Freedman wrote: “After three long years of fighting and pressing for the HUD loan, 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 in August, 2010 and 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-year mortgage 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.” In June of 2009, faced with Riverbay’s then current mortgage rate increasing from 5.2% to 6.2% in October of 2010 as the community began paying down the principal on the $480 million refinancing deal of 2004, a majority of Board Directors voted to approve management’s exploration of the community’s refinancing options. Up until August of last year, HUD’s 223F program,

Many were involved in making this proposal possible, and then bringing us to the finish line, but Herbert Freedman, a principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Co-op City's managing agent, must be given special acknowledgment for his tireless effort on behalf of the community to bring about this HUD loan which will guarantee the financial health and stability of Co-op City for many, many years to come. This didn't happen overnight, far from it, and took countless meetings to convince HUD to include Co-op City for a low interest 35 year loan guarantee. Originally, this loan program was only available to rentals, and did not include condos or cooperatives, such as Co-op City. Now, Co-op City has proven to be a good investment for such a loan, especially since so many capital projects, including the window replacement program and the construction of our own cogeneration plant, have been completed under the refinancing obtained with New York Community Bank. In closing, I want to send Happy Father's Day wishes and hope families have a wonderful, enjoyable, and safe weekend.

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which offers low interest 35 year loan guarantees insured by the FHA, was only open to rentals, and not condos and cooperatives, such as Co-op City. Riverbay’s management, working with Wells Fargo, petitioned HUD to open up the program to condos and co-ops, and after an intensive 18 months of negotiations, were finally able to get HUD to agree. Riverbay then attempted to file for the program, but were unsuccessful since there appeared to be no interest at HUD, with the size of Co-op City seemingly prohibitive. In the ensuing months, there were countless attempts by Wells Fargo to familiarize HUD with Co-op City, and its supervisory and financial structures. Last summer, HUD officials even came to Co-op City for a site visit. In a letter dated January 18, 2012 to Alan Weiner, Managing Director of Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, HUD’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing Programs, Marie D. Head, wrote: “The

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Department recognizes the significant savings to the shareholders inherent in the HUD transaction, with a total savings to the co-operative of approximately $111 million ($7,000 per member) in reduced principal and interest payments over the 15 year term of the existing loan. We also understand the enormous benefits provided by HUD’s 35 year self-amortizing loan, which would totally eliminate the refinancing risk in the 15th year that they face under the current loan…” Wells Fargo maintains that they believe that Co-op City represents a good investment for HUD, especially since the recent New York Community Bank (NYCB) loan allowed Riverbay to pay off all water and sewer arrearages, as well as contractor payables; repair work is progressing with significant additional work having been completed; and a state ordered 3% increase in carrying charges was implemented in October, 2011 with an additional 3% increase to go into effect on October 1 of this year, Wells Fargo noted.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Co-op City NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Today, Saturday, June 16, 2-6 p.m. is a rehearsal and likely the final opportunity to sign up to model for the Co-op City NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza. Rehearsal will be held at the new NAACP Co-op City Center, Rm. 36, Einstein Community Center. Folks who have already signed up should be there and new candidates, this date is most likely your last opportunity to sign up. Secure your place by participating and registering in Room# 36, Einstein Community Center from 2-6 p.m. to secure your spot. We are pleased to have the assistance of renowned Fashion Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, as our consultant. Please see our press release for more information.

First annual Everod Jefferson Memorial 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.

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.

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Truman High School Boys’ Track Team Wins Bronx Championship! Harry S Truman High School has torious, winning the gold plaque. announced that the Boys’ Track Team won “We all worked very hard, and Coach the Bronx Championship. The team was Brescia does a lot for us. We like to go led by senior captains, Michael Hall, Jason out there and win, not only for ourTomlinson, and Romaro Bowes, along selves, but also to show him how gratewith two stand-out juniors, Kevin Mathis ful we are for his guidance,” stated and Shane Cherry. “I told my team throughout the year that if we stayed focused, we would show everyone how good we really were,” stated Truman Boys’ Track Coach, Christopher Brescia. “At many points throughout the season, we were coming up short, but by practicing and staying dedicated, we were victorious. I am extremely proud of the team.” On May 19th, Gold Medals were won by Michael Hall in the long jump and high jump, Jason Tomlinson in the 200 meter dash, Romaro Gordon in the shot put and Dale Wilson in the Truman Boys’ Track Team are Bronx champions! pentathlon. Romaro Bowes and Tevin Johnson were also winShane Cherry. ners in the 3200 meter run and 1600 meter Kevin Matthis said: “It was a great run, while Warren Asphall, Kevin Mathis, feeling. We had our ups and downs and Shane Cherry were winners in the throughout the season, but we did it! And 100 meter dash. The team came home vicCoach Brescia is great—he makes sure

that he’s the best coach for us.” “I felt like we really accomplished something by winning this championship,” stated Jason Tomlinson. “We worked hard to overcome our obstacles, and we couldn’t have done it without Coach Brescia. He is a supportive coach who makes sure we have everything we need to succeed. We are a family—no matter what, we all see each other as family members.” “The track team is a shining example of how hard work, dedication, and persistent practice will lead to victory,” said Principal Sana Q. Nasser. “These young men worked diligently to develop themselves as athletes, as shown through this feat. Coach Brescia is the type of coach who goes beyond athletics; through mentoring and constant support, Coach Brescia gives the team a strong foundation for success.” “This is an unforgettable moment for a special group of young athletes,” said Brescia. “I am extremely proud to be their coach, and more importantly, I am very proud of them.”

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Seabrook received the alleged kickbacks. The New York Times reported on Friday that at the pre-trial hearing on Thursday, after Justice Batts listened to prosecutors explain their case, she said, “It’s very complicated and I am no closer to understanding the government’s theory than I was when I started. She added, “I’m trying to protect this jury from irrelevance and dead ends.” The Times also reported that Justice Batts recently ruled in favor of a prosecution team filing, barring Councilman Seabrook’s defense team from making what it called “improper appeals to sympathy or concerning socio-economic issues” during opening statements. Prosecutors objected to the defense team’s opening statements during the first trial which invoked the name of great world leaders who, the defense stated, have faced similar allegations to which the Councilman faces. In this matter, recent court papers show that the judge ruled in favor of the prosecution, saying that the opening statements should refer to matters directly related to defense of the specific multiple federal charges related to allegations of money laundering and fraud and not “irrelevant and inappropriate matters, themes, statements, emotions, or other distractions.” The judge stated, “The defendant is an

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elected official charged with conspiracy, fraud, engineering and receipt of corrupt payments and money laundering as a public official. He is not charged with being an elected official serving his constituents; he is not charged for any efforts to promote affirmative action alone; he is not charged for emulating revered leaders of civil and human rights.” Justice Batts also stated to both prosecution and defense counsel involved in this trial “... any attempts to infect this criminal trial with irrelevancies and inappropriate matters shall not be tolerated. Counsel are on notice that any inappropriate references to facts or motives that will not be supported by relevant admissible evidence in the record shall be stricken from the record and the jury instructed to ignore them, if, when and as often as they occur.” Ever since the mistrial was declared on December 9th, federal prosecutors quickly and emphatically declared their intention to retry Councilman Seabrook before a new jury. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, said after the mistrial was declared, “While the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of Councilman Seabrook, we fully intend to retry the case and prove beyond a rea-

sonable doubt that the Councilman criminally exploited his official position in order to enrich his friends, his family, and himself. Public corruption erodes the public confidence in its elected officials and it degrades our democracy.” Among other things Seabrook is charged with is allegedly running nonprofits not for their stated purpose of bettering the communities of the northeast Bronx both economically and socially, but rather to use the organization’s public funding as means of supporting himself and associates while in reality providing little of the stated service objectives of the non-profits. In his defense, the councilman has repeatedly pointed to numerous organizations and schools, including many in Co-op City who have benefited greatly from his ability to secure available funds and provide them to worthy social and educational causes. In one of the most serious charges against Seabrook, prosecutors claimed that he delivered a lucrative boiler contract for the new Yankee Stadium to a prominent Bronx businessman and then in return solicited and received a large contribution to his political network from that businessman. The prominent Bronx businessman in question – who was granted immunity in exchange for his testimony at the

first trial — according to some media reports, did not deliver the testimony that prosecutors were anticipating, but rather testified that he and Seabrook have been long-time friends with himself being a regular contributor to Seabrook’s political causes long before the Yankee Stadium boiler contract became a possibility. According to media reports, a top executive for the Yankees testified that they did not even know of Councilman Seabrook much less accept his recommendation for the contract. Despite the testimony regarding this one particular charge seemingly going in favor of Seabrook, according to the New York Times, the first jury was still split 6 to 6 on this charge and split differently on other charges related to the alleged misuse of city funding given to the non-profits ostensibly run by Seabrook and his associates. Seabrook was first indicted by the United States Attorney’s office on the numerous charges related to alleged corruption and money laundering in February of 2010. He continued to serve as Co-op City’s City Council representative through the nearly 21-month period leading up to the first trial and in the six months since the first trial was declared a mistrial due to the hung jury.

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Quality of life concerns/at risk residents In order to improve efficiency, our Computer Services Department has developed an application for a tablet computer that the Restoration Department inspectors can use to create work orders and provide residents with signed receipts showing the work to be done. This application is actually the next phase of our process to improve the manner in which service requests are handled. As you know, we went from having the inspectors give cooperators a phone number to call after five business days to schedule appointments to have plastering, painting, flooring, tiling work done, to having the inspector call the office while still in a cooperator’s apartment in order to determine the next available date/s for repair work and scheduling immediately, if in fact the cooperator wants to do so. The application provides inspectors with a floor plan of the apartment that they will use to label the location of the work to be done. Later, that floor plan will be given to the employee assigned to do the work so that he knows exactly where to work. In the future, when a tablet computer with appropriate computer connectivity is available, the application will also be used to schedule appointments for the work to be done. Right now, a Restoration inspector is testing the tablet computer to ensure that the application has all the necessary functionality. Once the test is complete and the

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. requested changes have been made, we will order one tablet computer and portable printer for each inspector, as well as any software licenses necessary. We estimate that we will be able to supply all the Restoration inspectors with a device by the end of July. If this process works well, we will use the same principle to have the actual repair work orders signed by the cooperator on the tablet computer and we will be able to print out a copy of the work order for the cooperator to have for his or her records. At this point, we will use this application for all departments and all service requests, not just those handled by the Restorations Department. The signed work orders will not only provide an immediate electronic record of the fact that the work order was completed and signed by the cooperator, it will also allow Management to monitor the length of time it took to handle each completed work order. As always, we thank you for your patience as we work to improve the procedures used to satisfy your service requests. Fleet Sa fety Pr ogr a m/Defensive Dr iving C la sses

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Riverbay has a “Fleet Safety Program” that has written policies and procedures that must be adhered to by any and all of the Riverbay employees who operate Riverbay owned vehicles. This program is administered by our Risk Management Department Years ago, we established a policy for monitoring how the Riverbay owned vehicles are being driven by employees throughout the community. One aspect of this policy was to place stickers on the vehicles asking residents, or anyone else for that matter, to report anyone seen operating the housing company’s vehicles in a manner that violates the traffic laws and/or policies and procedures that the housing company established and disseminated to the staff, in order to ensure that the vehicles are operated safely. On these stickers is a phone number, (718) 320-3626, for people to call to report any infractions which should include driving above the speed limit, not obeying stop signs and traffic lights, driving the vehicle on the sidewalks, walkways and other pedestrian paths, parking on the grass and other areas not designated for vehicular traffic. These calls are received by our Automotive Services Department and the director will submit these complaints to the respective department head in which that employee works so that corrective action can be taken. We are encouraging cooperators to report said infractions, as it provides

an important tool in helping us to monitor the operation of the housing company’s vehicles. We are also providing the National Safety Council six hour Defensive Driving course to all of the Riverbay employees who operate our vehicles. These classes are conducted by Mr. Kevin Keenan in his capacity as our Safety Director and Pamela Apollo, who is a Lieutenant with our Public Safety Department, and is in collaboration with the Fleet Safety Program and our Risk Management Department. We have approximately 400 employees who are authorized to operate the vehicles and already, approximately 220 of these individuals have taken the class. There are several advantages to this program. For one, it helps to ensure that we have employees who are knowledgeable of the State’s safety laws as they relate to operating a motor vehicle in New York. It also helps us to keep down accidents and will hopefully reduce or limit liability to the housing company. It also allows the employee to improve his or her driving record with their own insurance company as the fact that they have taken said class is recorded with their respective carriers. Please note that at the end of defensive driving class, each employee receives a copy of the written Fleet Safety Program that they must sign for acknowledging that they received it. We would like to wish all of the fathers in the community a happy Father’s Day.

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Letters To The Editor

Riverbay’s “No Dogs Allowed” policy To t h e E d it or : As someone who works in the court system, I know that it is inevitable that Riverbay will have to change their “No Dogs Allowed” policy or find themselves in court more frequently and losing money in the process. It is not to say they have to allow all dogs because most communities have amended their policy to accept dogs with restriction on weight, height and breeds. As a dog lover and a shareholder who will soon apply for a dog, I know that there are many dog haters in the community who will make it a crusade to get rid of dogs and unfairly target the people who were accepted by Management to have a dog. However, numerous studies have

proven that owning a dog is good for your health and with the large population of senior citizens in the community, they too can benefit from pet therapy. A pet can dramatically impact a person’s mental, as well as physical health and also increase physical activity. Additionally, I believe the majority of people who own or applied for a dog are responsible, mature people who will pick up after their pet. However, there will be a few who don’t and they must be held accountable. But, is it reason enough for people to go to court to ask judges not to approve dogs in the community as stated in a letter last week, especially when there are more behaviors and infractions displayed by

people in the community that warrant such petitions other than someone’s right to have a dog? Just last week, my friend almost got hit with a bottle thrown out a window and there are still too many sex offenders living among our children. Additionally, there are many parents who allow their children to deface the hallways with graffiti and let’s not forget other menacing behaviors the police have to deal with. Aren’t these more pressing issues for petitions to be sent to Riverbay Board of Directors about? At least it will make them accountable to better screen applicants and work collectively to reduce behaviors that affect residents’ quality of life. —An d r ea W ilk in s

Board behaving badly To t h e E d it or : The June 6th open Board meeting left me totally flabbergasted. I had to rush home and pull out my RR of Order to try and figure out what I had just witnessed. To the Board: your credibility and willingness to work together was put clearly

on the line and I hope what we saw that night was just a case of “unintended consequences.” A Board member must have the ability and obligation to make decisions and proper/professional actions. I didn’t see that last night - one example, motioning to adjourn during a vote?? And there

were other overt instances of disunity. In my opinion, all not good. In the end, I congratulate those officers who ultimately were elected and implore them to honor the oath of office they all took. —L a u r et t a J a ysu r a

Second Reading - Resoultions #12-21 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a p ir o BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u n e 13t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, Riverbay Corporation’s accounting policy is to record accounts receivable at net realizable value representing the carrying amount less allowance for uncollectible amounts; and W H E R E AS, Riverbay uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts receivable, and under the allowance method, an estimate of uncol-

lectible receivable amounts is made based on historical experience and review of accounts receivable; and W H E R E AS, even though an allowance has been established Riverbay continues to pursue collection of the accounts receivable; and W H E R E AS, there is currently $2,879,582 in Commercial tenants accounts receivable (list attached) and an allowance for this same amount on Riverbay Corporation’s balance sheet; and W H E R E AS, this amount reflects accounts receivable that date back 15 years; NOW T H E R E F O R E ,

L E T I T BE , R E SO LVE D: that the Commercial Accounts Receivable of $2,879,582 and the allowance for $2,879,582 be applied to each other which will have a zero net impact to the balance sheet, but more clearly depict the current commercial accounts receivable of the Corporation. YES: Atkins, C ylich, Illis, J ohnson, Sa ntia go, Sha pir o, Tir a do, Tur ner, AbdulWa hha b ABSTAIN: F. J ones ABSE NT FOR VOTE : Leslie ABSE NT: Ba iley, Gr a ham , O. J ones, Owens PASSE D

Second Reading - Resoultions #12-27 (A) SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h b SE C O NDE D BY: Ton y I llis & E velyn Sa n t ia go BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u n e 13t h , 2012 WHE R EAS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty four (34) requests for proposals for Bid #2691 (REBID), Printing of the Co-op City Times; and W H E R E AS, we received three (3) proposals; and W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and

W H E R E AS, the Project Manager has concluded Deadline Printing is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached). NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2691 (REBID) with Deadline Printing for a two (2) year period for a not to exceed contract amount of $280,000.00 (Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors

Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: J oh n son NO : At k in s, C ylich , I llis, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tu r n e r, Ab du l-Wa h h a b ABSTAI N: F. J ones ABSE NT: Ba iley, G r a h a m , O . J ones, O wen s DE F E AT E D (See page 8 for more resolutions)

Checks for 2012 Riverbay Board Election Poll Workers Poll Workers who worked the Riverbay Board of Directors election on May 16, 2012 and who have not yet submitted copies of their Social Security card and NY State ID are

reminded that they should do by June 20 in order to be paid. The documents should be submitted to Kerrie-Ann Sutherland in the Riverbay Legal Department or to Larisa Lipovetskaya

in Account Payable Department. If you have any questions, or require further direction, please contact Ms. Sutherland at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326.

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Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

Public Safety Report If You See Something, Say Something BY LT. PAM APOLLO “If you see something, say something” is a series of public service announcements put in place by the New York City Police Department. The New York City Police Department reports that every year almost 2,000 people do just that. Two years ago, a Times Square vendor notified officials when he saw a car smoking and averted a major tragedy. That criminal has recently been sentenced to life in prison with no outside contact. Here in Co-op City, calls from cooperators have always been instrumental in our success in fighting crime and maintaining a high quality of life. In the United States as a whole with New York City being the most high pro-

file city, terrorism alertness should always be a consideration. It is very important for all citizens to remain vigilant for the possibility of terrorism wherever they go. New York City emphasizes calling if you see something suspicious, mostly unattended packages, in a transportation facility. This is important, but it is also important to remain observant wherever you go at all times for all types of violations. As cooperators, your observations are key in helping Public Safety fight crime in the community. Many of the serious arrests made in Co-op City begin with a telephone call from an observant cooperator. Many of the auto crime arrests are made because a cooperator calls in a suspicious person in the garage. Active involvement

Public Safety Blotter: May 20-June 10 J un e 10, 120 C a r ver L oop Public Safety officers responded to this location to investigate the report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers found a man assaulting his mother and quickly subdued the male. The individual was transported to a local hospital for psychiatric evaluation. The victim was also transported to the hospital to be treated for her injuries. J u ne 07, 140 Deb s P la ce Officers from the CCPD Special Investigations Unit arrived at this location and found two females fighting. As a result, both were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. J un e 05, 140 DeK r u if P la ce A female was assaulted by a male who apparently walked up to her and began punching her. A description was broadcast and the suspect was observed by an alert Public Safety officer. The male was arrested and charged with assault without further incident.

J u n e 03, 140 DeK r u if P la ce Numerous CCPD units responded to this area to investigate a report of shots fired. The area was checked with negative findings. M a y 28, 140 Bella my L oop CCPD officers conducting an inspection found two males loitering and smoking on the roof of the building. Although they attempted to flee, both were apprehended and charged accordingly. M a y 20, 125 Dr eiser L oop Three bicycles were reported stolen from this location. Several subjects were observed and stopped by CCPD officers. The bicycles were recovered and the owner refused to press charges. M a y 20, 140 Ben ch ley P la ce CCPD officers responded to this location to investigate a report of a suspicious male. The individual was instructed to leave the area and refused. The male was arrested and charged accordingly.

Congratulations, Jared! Congratulations to our son, Jared Candelaria, upon his 8th grade graduation from St. Mary’s Star of the Sea in City Island. We are so very proud of Jared’s accomplishments. Jared received a partial scholarship and will be attending Cardinal Spellman High School in the fall. Wishing you a successful four years of high school. Good luck! We love you. —M om , Da d , G r a n dm a , G r a n d p a , you r a u nt a n d un cles a n d b ig b r ot h er, E r ik

Convector cleaning video By cleaning your convectors, you can prevent leaks that can damage your floor or your furniture. To see a demonstration of how to clean your convectors, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXqhEzO2WA or go to YouTube and type in “Convector Cleaning Video.” —R iver ba y M a n a gemen t

by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city. Arrest for trespassing in the stairwells are often the result of a cooperator calling in that they saw, heard or smelled something in the hallway. Co-op City’s 55,000 residents have some 110,000 eyes. All of these eyes can be an effective tool in fighting crime Call 9-1-1 and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, (718) 6713050, immediately. Just this week, a townhouse resident called Public Safety when he observed a suspicious looking black rental van with a male in it sitting at a location for an extended period of time. In this case, the male and the van checked out, but that is

not always the case. A special thank you goes out to that resident for his keen observation skills and for taking the time out to call the Department of Public Safety. Calls received from cooperators have been responsible for numerous arrests throughout the years. The Public Safety Department would like to thank members of the community who took the time to notify this department and 9-1-1 when they saw something suspicious. These calls continue to be essential in our battle against crime. Remember, “If you see something, say something.” Call 9-1-1 and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, (718) 6713050, or online at www.ccpd.us. You do not have to give your name, all information is kept confidential.

Laundry room notice As a result of increasing complaints from the community’s shareholders, clothing left in the laundry rooms in excess of 24 hours will be bagged and discarded. Notices to this effect will be placed in the laundry rooms soon. We therefore urge you to be considerate of the other residents who also use the laundry facilities and to refrain from leaving your clothing and personal property in the laundry room for extended periods of time. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. —R iver b a y M a na gem en t

Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

Are You Ok? Most of this viewpoint is directed towards our Co-op City Seniors, the disabled and their families. Our Management team recently expressed the importance and benefits of the Are You Ok program. This program can and has been proven to be a lifesaver. As stated, once registered you will receive a daily phone call between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. If there is no answer after repeated attempts, then emergency assistance will begin. Presently, participation in this excellent and effective program is very poor. In a community as large as ours, I fail to comprehend why currently less than fifty residents are taking advantage of it.

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Treasurer

Please, if you are a senior, disabled person or family of same, contact the Are You Ok Reassurance Program at 718-3203330 and request an application to participate. It’s that simple and if you have any difficulty, please contact me at 718320-3300 and I will be happy to assist you. Neighbors, if you know of someone

in our community who can benefit from this program, please make them aware. C h ild r en sh ou ld b e h ea r d In response to the eight year old student from P.S 160 who wrote a letter to the Co-op City Times, Miss Kennedie Carmichael, I agree with you. The playgrounds are for and should be used by the children and not adults. They should not be using bad language and smoking in your playground. Also, I will speak to our Public Safety Department and request they have an officer patrol our playgrounds more often to discourage that type of bad behavior. Kennedie, I encourage you to continue to write and voice your opinions. We both are blessed to live in America

where we have the freedom to express ourselves in many different ways. Dogs in C o-op C it y In response to those of you who have complained of observing dogs on our grounds, if you observe a dog on the grounds of our community, notify the CCPD at 718-671-3050 and report their location. The responding officer will take the required action. Vot er R egist r a t ion a n d P a r t icip a t ion Please remember to register to vote and also exercise your voting rights. The more you exercise your voting rights, the stronger our political power gets. You may contact me at ccdirector@optonline.net; or by calling 718320-3351. Thank you.

proposed contract 2691 (REBID) with Richner Communication for a two (2) year period for a not to exceed contract amount of $280,000.00 (Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and

Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, C ylich , I llis, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tu r n e r, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : J oh n son ABSTAI N: F. J on es AB SE NT: B a il e y, G r a h a m , O . J on es, O wen s PASSE D

resulted in no negative findings; and NOW, T HE R E F O R E , BE I T R E SOLVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2033 Ba r t ow Aven u e, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and UP C G r ou p C or p ., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as

amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YE S: At k in s, C ylich , I llis, J oh n son, F. J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Tu r ner, Ab d ul-Wa h ha b ABSE NT: Ba iley, G r a h a m , O . J on es, O wen s PASSE D

$232,483.94; and W HER EAS, the Purchasing Department has recommended that J. Alperin be awarded this contract, since they meet all requirements having the lowest price and making deliveries on a timely basis. NOW T HE R EFOR E, L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that Riverbay enter into Contract #P278 with J. Alperin Company, Inc. in the amount of $232,483.94 including tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance

with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: Atkins, C ylich, Illis, J ohnson, F. J ones, Leslie, Sa ntiago, Sha pir o, Tir a do, Tur ner, Abdul-Wa hha b ABSENT: Ba iley, Gr a ham , O. J on es, Owens PASSED

Co-op City Garage Agreement are granted courtesy parking in any garage from 8 am to 11 PM for any purpose; and BE I T F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, That the above courtesy parking privilege is subject to the reasonable rules of the Director of the Garage Department and may be revoked or extended for any valid reason including but not limited to inclement weather, overcrowding, construction, maintenance and/or abuse.

BE I T F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, That this Resolution take effect thirty (30) days after approval. YE S: At k in s, I llis, J oh n son , Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tu r n er, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : F. J on es, L eslie ABSTAI N: C ylich ABSE NT: Ba iley, G r a h a m , O . J on es, O wen s

Second Reading - Resolution #12-27 (B) SUBM I T T E D B Y: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: Ton y I llis & E velyn Sa n t ia go B O AR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u n e 13t h , 2012 W HER E AS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty four (34) requests for pro-

posals for Bid #2691 (REBID), Printing of the Co-op City Times; and W H E R E AS, we received three (3) proposals; and W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W H E R E AS, Management recommends Richner Communication as the lowest responsible bidder . N OW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the

Second Reading - Resolution #12-35 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a p ir o BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u n e 13t h, 2012 W H E R E AS, on J a nu a r y 1, 2008, Ba gels on Ba r t ow had requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 2033 Ba r t ow Aven u e, Bronx, New York, to be used for sa le of b a gels, fill-

in gs, coffee, t ea , ju ice a n d sod a; and W H E R E AS, Ba gels on Ba r t ow has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to UP C Gr oup C or p .; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; W H E R E AS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which

Second Reading - Resolutions #12-36 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Tu r n er & K h a lil Abd u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S, M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u ne 13t h, 2012 W H E R E AS, Riverbay’s Restoration Department has been using Henry 660 Floor Adhesive for installation of wood & VCT floors; and WHE R EAS, Contracts Administration

has gone out to bid for the purchase of the Henry 660 by sending it to 9 companies, including the utilization of Riverbay’s online bid system; and W HE RE AS, Contracts received 3 bids to supply Henry 660; and W HE RE AS, J. Alperin Company, Inc. was the low bidder at a cost of $85.55 per 4 gallon pail; and W HE RE AS, Riverbay orders approximately 2,496 pails in a year, with an approximate cost of $213,532.80 + 18,951.14 tax =

Amended Second Reading Resolution #12-38 SUBM I T T E D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go SE C O NDE D BY: R a y T ir a d o & K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u n e 13t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, the Garage Committee recommends in order to improve Co-op City’s quality of life that the Board approve courtesy parking for residents, with valid Co-op City Garage

Agreements, in any garage from 8am to 11pm for any purpose ; and W H E R E AS, the above courtesy parking privilege should be subject to the reasonable rules of the Director of Garage Department and may be revoked for valid reasons, including, but not limited to, inclement weather, overcrowding, construction, maintenance and/or abuse. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that residents with a valid

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Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g su sp en d ed The Black Forum defensive driving course will resume in September. Please check our weekly article later in the summer for details, or call (718) 3208035 for information. Fa t h er ’s Da y m a r ch Please do not forget to join the Co-op City branch of the NAACP as they join others at the "End Stop and Frisk” silent march against racial profiling being held on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 1 p.m. - 110th Street between 5th Ave. and Lenox. G oin g t o E m p ir e a n d Aq u ed u ct Buses going to Empire and Aqueduct Casinos. More details soon. So that we

can best serve you, please call and let us know where and when you’d like to go. We must hear from you. Please call (718) 320-8035 and leave a message and we will get back to you. Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Bla ck F or u m ’s Lyon s M a n e 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 P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Volu n t eer s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12;45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Ton y I llis

Broun Place Townhouse Association Greetings, neighbors, We wish all the fathers a “Happy Father’s Day!” May it be all that you wish it to be. Enjoy your special day. We hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather (with the exception of a few “rainy days!”). Did you attend the fair on Greenway #1 this past Saturday? If you did, I am sure you enjoyed the array of vendors selling their goods. We enjoyed ourselves and even ran into some of our Co-op City neighbors from various areas that we had not seen for a long time. It was a coming together of the community, not only checking out the merchandise/food and chatting with each other, but also catching up on how our families are doing, etc. It was great to see neigh-

bors I had not seen for a long time. Job well done to everyone at Riverbay who planned this event! The one negative we did see was one or two vendors were assigned locations extremely close to our townhouse “on the townhouse grounds.” We have never had vendors located that close to our homes. Perhaps next year, vendors assigned locations close to townhouses, especially since we are ground level, will be taken into consideration and looked at more closely. The next and last meeting for the summer is scheduled on Thursday, June 28th, at 7 p.m. in Room 31 at the Bartow Community Center. This is a very important meeting. We hope you will make every effort to attend. There are no meet-

June 20 is the first day of summer, as well as the date of the last meeting of the season for our Building Association. We are hosting a Cash for Gold fundraiser and it promises to be an exciting event. Bring down the singles of what was once pairs of gold and silver earrings and make some money while emptying your jewelry box. Do you have pieces of jewelry that hold more bad memories than good ones? Bring them down also! Come down with what you no longer want and leave with money in your pocket. Our meeting

will start at 7:30 p.m., rear lobby of Building 32B (4160 Hutch. River Pkwy.) The company you will be dealing with is both licensed and bonded. Bring your gold, silver diamonds, watches, dental work - and a Photo ID - and put money in your pocket. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. Bring friends and relatives as the more, the merrier. As usual, light refreshments will be available, we will have our fifty-fifty, and a door prize. Flyers will be posted throughout Building 32. For additional info., you can

ings scheduled during the months of July and August. We will have our 50/50 raffle and in addition, raffle off a $25 gift card to Applebee’s Restaurant. You have to be in it to win it. So BE THERE! (smile). Refreshments will be served. The Buildings & Grounds Dept. has been planting flowers in everyone’s yards for the past two or more weeks. If you have any questions regarding your yard, you may contact them at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3425. If you have complaints of any kind, the first line of contact is Ms. Vanessa Aldea, our CSO Officer. Her number is 718-320-3300, Ext. 3408. If after a reasonable amount of time you get no response, contact me or our Vice President, Ms. Roberts. We will do what-

ever we can to assist you in resolving your issue/s. If you observe any suspicious activity, please call 9-1-1 first; then contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050. We pray for a speedy recovery for all our neighbors experiencing health challenges and to the homebound. To Ann Ventrella, you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. Our condolence also to anyone who has lost a loved one. Congratulations to those celebrating a birthday or a special event. You can email us at brounplaceassoc@ hotmail.com. Be good to yourself and everyone else; after all, it will not cost you anything! —M a r j or ie H elm s

Building 32 Association contact Ms. Smith at 718-320-0829. In addition, our Atlantic City trip is scheduled for July 28. You can take your proceeds from the Cash for Gold event and use it for outlet shopping and gambling. We are going to the Showboat Casino where you will receive $20 in slot machine play. Tickets are $33, and you will receive snacks coming and going. We had a great time last year, so let’s do it again. There are flyers posted; for additional info., you can contact Ms. Bailey at 718-379-7754, or Ms. Rankin at 718-379-

0910. Please make out your checks/ money orders to Building 32 Association and don’t forget to bring government issued photo I.D. so that you can collect your bonus. Don’t wait until the last minute to reserve your seat. Final payment is due no later than July 5. We look forward to seeing both old and new cooperators at these events. Please mark down these dates: JUNE 20-CASH FOR GOLD MEETING; JULY 28-BUS TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY. —L or n a Sm ith

Building 13 Association Please be advised that I contacted representatives of Peartree Mall regarding the noise cleaners make early in the morning. I will monitor the situation this week to see if their proposed solution resolves the problem. R EM I NDE R : Our next Association meeting will be held on Thursday, June 28, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Edgar Perez, Director of Restoration, will attend. After the Sales Department meeting, there were additional questions. These follow-up questions regarding kitchen cabinets, closet doors, flooring (after floods) and other questions relating to your responsibility when removing or adding things to your unit when you move or transfer will be addressed. Su m m er F u n Da y: I would like to thank the volunteers who attended the scheduled meeting. We hope you are excited as we are about Summer Fun Day on Saturday, June 23 from noon to 6:00 p.m. between Casals and Carver Loop (rain date June 30th). Waivers must be signed to participate. Grills and alcohol will not be allowed. You can bring a cooler and chairs. The street parallel to the police kiosk from Carver to Casals will be closed. Waiver forms will be available on the 23rd. Children under 18 must have their parent or guardian sign the form.

Game registration tables will be available. Remember 50 free T-shirts to the first youth to arrive, while they last. Buildings 11, 12, 13 and 14, in association with 9 and 10, wish to thank 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. Women Keepin g It R ea l is scheduled for today, June 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. This will be our last meeting until the fall. 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. Seats are going fast. The cost for the fundraiser: $40, bonus free slot play $25 and food voucher $10. Bonus is offered by the Casino and subject to change. You must be 21 to enter

the casino. Please have ID. Payment is due by: June 30. Money orders can be made payable to: Building 13 Assoc., Inc. NEW: 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

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A New Start Now, that we have the new Board in down. In other words, we place, here are some things that we’re going Director’s Viewpoint should be able to prove to to have to address. the state that we don’t need Wells Fa r go L oa n another carrying charge As mentioned before, this loan should be increase. Asst. Treasurer done within a very short period of time. Sure it takes work. However, I want to make sure that this comHowever, we need to look munity is fully aware of what’s going on out for all of the people in this community. And, we and the steps that we’re taking to get this can do that by insisting that we cut our budget. loan. Nevertheless, despite strong efforts, it seems like Now, I had a few questions and concerns we’re going to unfortunately get a 3% increase in about the loan that need to be addressed October. Dog Dr oppings before we close on this loan. Now, here are some things that need to This community is facing a lot of legal issues be addressed. regarding dogs here. Therefore, everyone, please There is a statement about the lender’s legal fees. So, remember that Riverbay must comply with the law. we need to find out how much are those legal fees. Now, I know that there are complaints about people Also, the interest rate that is currently being offered is that are not cleaning up after their dogs. However, you 3.5%. Now, this rate sounds good, right? So, of course can be assured that we’re going to do our best to stay everyone knows that we want to “lock” this rate in. within the law as we deal with this issue. T he Fa ir However, there is another requirement that says we will have to put up a 0.5% ($3,000,000) deposit to lock Did you make it to the fair last Saturday, June 9th? It the rate on the loan. was nice to see a lot of people walking around and sayIf Riverbay has accepted the commitment and the ing hello to one another. Plus, it was nice to see families final interest rate, why does $3 million need to be paid? and people working, cooking, selling, eating, and having Didn’t the state and the city put up $70 million? When a good time. will we get this money back? Now, I was very pleased to see how a really nice famAlso, as a matter of transparency, I would like to find ily was teaching their young girl about money and good out if there were outside brokers working on this loan? service. And, this young girl helped me with an order of Who are the outside brokers? And, how much will they delicious pineapple cheesecake. receive if the answer is yes? Are they affiliated with Then, we had lots of other people selling really good Marion Scott, Riverbay, or anyone connected with this food, books, services, and other products. loan? So, I would like to thank everyone, including our good Ca r r ying Cha r ge Incr ease employees, for making this event a wonderful success. H ap py Fa th er ’s Da y I know several cooperators who have unfortunately lost their jobs. And, I know several cooperators who are I would like to wish everyone here a Happy Father’s struggling to make ends meet. Now, a lot of people will Day. simply close their eyes and move on when they hear Now, just like with Mother’s Day, we must think about the plight of another person. “Well, I have my own about our children and how we’re raising them. Are problems.” we teaching them to have good values? Are we caring However, I think that elected Board members should for their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual do their best to make sure that we hold our expenses needs?

Daryl Johnson

We have lots of good parents and children here. And, you can see that they’re content and happy. Hey, what do you say to parents when you see that they’ve done an excellent job of raising a good family? Their children are getting good grades in school. They’re not abusing drugs and alcohol. They talk well, dress well, and have good manners. Yes, it took a lot of work. However, those parents stayed on their children and made sure that they were raised properly. And now, their family is doing very well. Now, on the other hand, I’ve talked to many noncustodial parents. And, some non-custodial parents might not be so happy about things that have happened to them. Nevertheless, I would like to encourage all of our non-custodial parents to not give up on your children. Things might be rough. However, please, stay focused on improving your life and helping your children to grow up and to be good and productive citizens. Your children are going to grow up and do very well if you just stay with them and to continue to guide, help, and love them. They need you. So, please continue to call them. Also, if possible, please bring them over and have a wonderful time with them. Okay, so with that point, I want to encourage everyone here to please think about the positive aspects of being a good and loving parent. One day that is devoted just for you should evoke good memories and feelings within you. So, please think about those good times and determine that things are going to get better for you and your family. Okay, please have a Happy Father’s Day. 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 (There should not be any problems with this e-mail address if it is typed correctly.) Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Our first Summer Fun Day is just a week away! How exciting! The list of events has been posted on the Association bulletin board in the lobby. I M P O RTANT: Everyone and anyone who wants to participate in the activities must sign a waiver and be issued a special wristband. No waiver means no wristband which means no participation. Volunteers will be checking for wristbands. Parents and guardians not around on event day can sign waivers in advance next Thursday, June 21st, from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. or from 9:00 – 9:30 p.m. (before or after our Association Meeting only). In addition to the many street games, card games, basketball, races, dancing, hot dogs, snacks, etc., several organizations are bringing special activities to the event including: (1) Music With A Message Band, a group organized to introduce children to music/musical instruments, (2) the NYPD Community Affairs/Youth Services Young Explorers will be on-hand to take applications for their summer program (last chance to register!); (3) Child Safety Program - Children can be properly fingerprinted using a Child Safety Kit that parents take with them; in the unfortunate event of a missing child, the child’s prints and other critical information can be given to law enforcement; (4) at the same table, applications can be submitted for bike and vehicle etching to protect your property (insurance company’s offer discounts for vehicle etching); (5) the FDNY has tentatively agreed to bring a fire truck onsite for kids to see, touch and learn, Co-op City PD will do the same with its police vehicle; and (6) NYC Parks Department Activity Mobile – Parks staff will provide face painting, arts and crafts for a creative, fun time. See you there! The June Association meeting will be held next Thursday, June 21st to coincide with our Summer Fun Day final planning. This will be the last meeting before we recess for July and August. One last word – there is a proliferation of trash and household objects being improperly disposed of. The only items that should be placed in the compactor rooms are small recyclables - no household products or items of any kind. Likewise, no furniture or items of any kind should be left outside. It is the cooperators’ responsibility, not the porters’, to take large items to the designated area in the basement (just pass the laundry room). There is no super-

intendent to manage trash outside and the portico area should not become a make-shift flea market. In fact, a shopping cart filled with trash was left under the portico near the garage side Tuesday night. Two Sundays ago, someone left a large bag of garbage in the elevator because the elevator had stopped running to the basement. Please dispose of trash properly and don’t

litter. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads! Congratulations to all the graduates, young and older. Look out for your neighbors and keep watch of the elderly and shut in. Questions, suggestions or concerns? Contact your Association at theab14c@hotmail.com. —J .D. F er gu son

Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

My commitment to my fellow shareholders Hello, shareholders of Co-op City. Thank you again for voting for me to represent your interests on the Riverbay Board of Directors. I love this job because I don’t have to come with a personal agenda. You the shareholders have shared with me, before and since the election, your concerns and I will do my very best to get the results you desire. Here are some concerns addressed with me so far: We have inadequate outdoor recreational facilities for our youth. Prior to the elections and since the election I have had meetings/conversations with the Track Coaches and Football Coaches. My commitment to them is to move forward with getting a modern Track Field/Facility built in our City along with upgrading the Football field. I will also be taking a tour with the Coaches to identify if we have adequate half court basketball courts in each Section for our youth. I was also informed that we have an issue with indoor space for Cheer Leaders to practice. During the candidate session, it was mentioned that Riverbay Corporation does not have the funds at this time to invest in building our own Track facility or upgrading the Football Field. Therefore, acknowledging our fiscal crisis and the money required to obtain the HUD loan, I have secured support to develop pro-

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posals and will aggressively go after “Private Funds.” I have shared with the Coaches that I am optimistic that it will happen during my tenure on the Board. Handicapped shareholders have shared with me a concern about handicapped accessible doors not only in building entrances but doors in their apartments. I will research these concerns and report back. Senior Citizens have shared concerns about funding for their ongoing programs that I will research. Several shareholders expressed concerns about “Succession Right and Transfer Policies” imposed by HCR. Follow-up and advocacy will happen as no rules are etched in stone and can be modified or changed. Side bar, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I recall the time when Gay individuals were classified as “deviant.” This classification has been overthrown and Gay couples can presently legally marry in New York State. Shareholders have expressed concern about black men

not being hired by contractors working here. One shareholder even suggested that he did not observe any blacks employed when the windows were installed. I was also asked how black men can apply for construction jobs for the new mall that is being proposed. Shareholders have also expressed concern about the “outsourcing” and contract overruns suggesting that we may be open to “kick backs” that was a reality in the past. As a Board member, I will be able to attend the Construction Committee Meetings and report back to shareholders. Several shareholders have suggested that we explore other Management Companies as they lack confidence in “Marion Scott.” I will report back on results of their performance evaluation. Shareholders have expressed a concern about un-friendly staff members at the Bartow office where carrying charges are paid. Follow-up on how staff is trained and evaluated will be shared at a later date. Shareholders deserve to be treated with respect at all times. A shareholder has asked that we explore a 15 minute parking grace period in Section 5 and maybe other Sections to unload grocery and children before looking for parking. It was explained how difficult it is to park far away and lug grocery and children back to the building. A shareholder wants additional information about why we continue to have to pay for asbestos removal and wonders if we can do more to discontinue paying. A shareholder wants more infor-

mation about the management of the cogeneration facility and asked if shareholders will ever benefit from the proposed saving. Once I take a tour of the plant and get an understanding of the staff, etc. I can report back to the community. Several shareholders are concerned that unauthorized dogs and dog poop will become a problem and want to know how we plan to monitor the unauthorized “Dog” problem. Shareholders have expressed a concern that if we allow a private developer to come in and lease/beautify all the commercial space, the present stores and minority owned businesses will no longer exist due to excessive rental fees imposed. When asked about “term limits”, I agree and will propose two consecutive terms (6 years). What’s your suggestion? Also, you will be informed if shareholders are continually denied adequate “Open Board Meeting” and Annual Shareholders Meetings. Shareholders, please understand that it will take time for me to attend the different Committee meetings in order to report back to you. I am on the Board to address your concerns as expeditiously and thoroughly as possible and need your input to keep my “Shareholder To Do” list going. Each shareholder is very important to me and I am here for YOU! You may contact me, Evelyn M. Turner, Board Director, at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N. Y. 10475; evelyntinez@aol.com; 718-320-8088.

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Firing At False Targets It was odd reading a letter in the Co-op City Times of June 9, written by a cooperator who had led a Co-op City rent strike back in the 1970s. The letter mocked the visionary sponsors and architects of Coop City – even sneered at the workers who built our community. The sponsors the writer criticizes were a coalition of 60 unions called the United Housing Foundation (UHF). These sponsors brought this community to life — this community of well-designed, light-filled, air-conditioned apartments in a garden setting, with monthly carrying charges well below market rate, and in the largest integrated middle-income community in our nation. The mockery expressed in the letter is music to the ears of real estate interests who feel threatened by affordable housing. Certainly the sponsors faced enormous problems. When my family applied for our 3-bedroom apartment late in 1967, foundations were just being poured in a desolate marshland in the Northeast corner of the Bronx. Our carrying charges were going to be $23 per room per month. The cost was up to $27 per room when we actually moved in three years later. We weren’t pleased, but we didn’t see the increase as a bait-and-switch tactic: we knew that inflation was skyrocketing as Co-op City was rising out of the marshlands. SKYROC KET ING I NFLAT ION & BUR GEONING I NT ER E ST R AT ES

Banks were paying as much as 9% on CD accounts and 30 year mortgage rates were 9% and higher. The UHF sponsors had no control over the market forces creating the inflation, and no immunity from the resulting rising costs of construction.

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Bernard Cylich The carrying charge of $23 projected in 1966 was based on an anticipated low inflation rate and a 4 ¼% interest rate on bonds sold by NYS Housing Finance Agency (HFA) to finance most of the $390 million mortgage to build Co-op City. When HFA sold the first bonds to meet construction bills, the rate already exceeded 4¼%. By the time the last $60 million sale (for completion of Section 5) was in progress, HFA was considering paying 7% interest to sell the bonds – a rate that would have escalated the cost of Co-op City beyond affordability for working families. Harry Van Arsdale Jr., president of the NYC Central Labor Council, was enlisted to seek Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s assistance and HFA lowered the rates, bringing the total cumulative mortgage rate to just over 6%. Problem definitely not solved, but the sting was less sharp. PAINFUL DECISIONS UHF scrambled to cut corners. Painful decisions to reduce costs were unavoidable. Orders for several power plant generators were canceled, damaging hopes of producing our own electric power. Power had to be purchased instead from Con Edison. HFA engineers recommended using 2ply instead of 4-ply roof insulation. A cheaper, high-voltage underground cable – untested for marsh-like conditions — was chosen. Pump maintenance was reduced in manholes of the Ric-Will sys-

tem (miles of large-diameter high-pressure hot water pipes). 2,500 CO OPE RATO RS L OBBY AL BANY Still without steep increases in carrying charges, the budget was not balanced. The Co-op City Council, an elected community congress, joined citywide Mitchell-Lama organizations drafting a 10-point program including legislation to fund reduction of the mortgage interest rate to 4¼%. On May 13, 1975, 2,500 cooperators traveled to Albany, in a 50-bus caravan, to lobby for the proposals. Governor Malcolm Wilson, who had succeeded Rockefeller, refused to sign legislation that would have reduced our mortgage interest. With no relief from Albany and faced with carrying charge increases cooperators resorted to a rent strike. The UHF board resigned and NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal took over the administration of Co-op City. The implication that UHF visionaries were responsible for skyrocketing inflation and interest rate increases, or that they anticipated the increases and lured unsuspecting families to move to Co-op City, is disingenuous. Construction of Co-op City had its share of corruption. As usually happens, contractors cut corners and sacrificed quality of work. Yet I know from personal experience union electricians who defied contractors and insisted that the work be done according to code. Unfortunately, not all union workers were able to act according to their principles. Bricklayers and cement masons, for example, were driven by contractors

whose greed contributed to the leaky walls and garage breakdowns haunting us to this day. UH F, UNIONS, AND DISCRIMINAT IO N It is interesting that the writer charged both sponsors and construction unions with racial discrimination. For the record, soon after the rent strike was settled and the author of the letter was named manager of Co-op City, Urban League Open Housing Network charged that Co-op City was attempting to institute a waiting list policy based on racial discrimination. UHF did not have a discriminatory rental policy. Although admittedly not in proportion to their percentage of the city’s population as a whole, minority families had been accepted in Sections 1 through 4. UHF leaders did concede that they had failed to solicit applicants in the black and Hispanic press, and instituted a program to correct the oversight before Section 5 was rented. Thus when Section 5 was opened, it had a higher percentage of minority families than the other sections. By the time Co-op City was built, from 1967 to 1971, most of the construction unions had ended their discriminatory practice — the “fathers and sons” apprenticeship programs. That’s how I, son of a garment worker, was able to become an apprentice electrician, along with more than 300 minority candidates, when IBEW Local 3 ended its policy in 1962. It is misleading to invoke the specter of the past – and significantly reduced — discriminatory practices of some unions to disparage programs, like MitchellLama, that create good housing and good-paying construction jobs more available to minorities than ever before.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Our branch sends Happy Father’s Day greetings to all celebrating tomorrow. Of course, as we come to the middle of June, congratulations to graduates and to those moving-up. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP congratulates Harry S. Truman High School senior, Mr. Steven Maldonado, on being the recipient of “Most Improved Student” 2012. All graduates are wished continued success. The Co-op City Branch also congratulates “The Vanguard Coalition” for ten years of awarding student scholarships and especially this year for awarding 10 scholarships. Today is a rehearsal day and opportunity to sign-up to model for the September 29th Co-op City Branch NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza, 2 - 6 p.m. in Room 36, Einstein Community Center. All who signed up and new candidates are

expected to attend. Renowned fashion producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, is here to assist. The Fashion Show contributors include designers Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and Wendy Williams. For event tickets, call L. Townes at (718) 3793504. Everyone is asked to sell a minimum of five tickets and 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 646752-0579 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. News from last week’s Executive Committee meeting will appear next week. The NAACP now has a website to honor African/American History. The site has thought provoking questions and a test to take, “This is My Vote Elections Quiz”: http://action.naacp.org/take-our-quiz. The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and

says, voting is the major tool for change. Regarding voting here, two poll officials will verify the signature. If the signatures match, the person can vote. A photo ID will not be required. If a voter’s name appears in the computer-generated 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 non-driver photo ID. 2 - A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document. For news or to contact us, write the Coop City Branch of the NAACP, 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 Lazaar

Co-op City Toastmasters June is the month we close out the old, elect new officers and start a brand new Toastmasters year. This June was exceptional. Under Pres. Derrick Small, we reached outstanding heights both as a club and individually. Thanks to K. Patterson, VP Membership, our membership grew; we had two members achieve the highest Toastmasters’ award attainable, DTM: Bill Bute and Jeanette Steadman. One member achieved the Triple Crown (3 awards), Lauretta Jaysura, and five members earned their first CC Awards: Jimmy Britt, Kelly Maxwell, Valerie Mapp Palma, Sherba

Richards and Lauretta Jaysura. One member, Lorna Smith, achieved an Advanced Leader award. Such fantastic accomplishments for the year earned our club “President’s Distinguished” status! We are overjoyed and congratulate once again the members who showed commitment and dedication to themselves and the Toastmasters Communication program. Congratulations also to our new officers: President, Valerie M Palma; VPE, Kelly Maxwell; VPM Sandra Meningal-Reid; VPPR, Jimmy Britt; Treas., Kathy Blount, and SAA, Sherba Richards.

Why don’t you come out and see if we can help you achieve your potential of becoming a better public speaker and leader? It’s not done in a day, month or year. It’s done when you decide and participate in the program. You will immediately notice your growth, confidence and leadership levels each reaching new heights. So come and join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evening and see if this is what you have been missing in your quest to rid yourself of that annoying fear of public speaking, anywhere. Furthermore, you will gain leadership skills you didn’t know you had. We welcome all to visit our club (you

must be 18 years or older to join); Meetings in Co-op City, Bartow Mall. Parking is free and we meet at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss our next fun-filled meeting when we “Roast” Derrick, our outgoing president, Thurs., June 21st. You may please RSVP to Kathy Blount at SECs38@hotmail.com – we’re looking forward to closing out with a great endof-year celebration. Additional information on the Toastmasters program may be had by visiting www.Toastmasters46.org or Toastmasters.org. —D. Small

Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The club would like to thank everyone who stopped by our table on Saturday at the Fair in Section One. We had an enjoyable time registering people to vote. The weather turned out to be very nice, so everybody enjoyed the day.

The club supports actions to end the Stop and Frisk Racial profiling polices toward Black and Latino youth. Join the rallies around the city to support this action. The club would like to remind readers to continue to support upcoming

Interleague Minor/Major Division end of season results Congratulations to the Jr. Major Division Atlas Restorations Corp. Royals, coaching staff Frankie Colon, Nelson Morales, for finishing the Astor-Co-op Interleague regular season in first place and the Major Division Cyclones, coaching staff Robert Grant, Worley Kinnes for ending up in second place. Great job. The Vinnie Carter Blue Jays, coaching staff Earl Williams, Robin Sullivan, Luis Marin, Kanai Emanuel and the Marion Scott Realty Red Hawks, coaching staff Sebastian Ulanga, Sr., Carmelo Delgado, Chapparo, both finished the

regular season in 5th place in their respective divisions. Well done, coaching staff and players. The Atlas Restorations Corp. Cyclone concluded its regular season with two strong wins. First victory was against the division rival Vinnie Carter Blue Jays. The Cyclones were down 2-0 in the first inning, but came back vigorously in the bottom with consecutive hits by Sebastian Ulanga and Mario Delacruz. Bryan Grant followed with a shot to right field scoring two runs. His aggressive running allowed him to also score on throwing errors for a 3-2 lead.

fundraising for President Obama. Our club will have a Jazz Concert, August 4, to support the campaign. We will have the lovely Shirley Crabbe and Trio entertaining us for the evening. Tickets will be $25 each. BYOBB set-ups will be available.

We welcome new members. We meet every first Tuesday of the month in Room 35 in the Einstein Community Center, 7 p.m. Evelyn Turner is doing fine as she recuperates from her surgery. —Patricia Bonaparte

Co-op City Little League Afterwards, the Cyclones continue their hitting barrage to bring in 5 more runs and take a dominant lead. Mario Delacruz pitched 4 solid innings giving up five hits and striking out 7 batters. Bryan Grant came in relief and struck out the final three batters. In the regular season final game, the Cyclones came back from a 6-3 deficit to defeat the Astor Rays. Jhojandy Hernandez led off the 5th inning with a home run over the centerfield fence and that ignited the offensive explosion for seven runs giving the Cyclones a controlling 10-6 lead. The Rays scored two more runs before the game ending 6-3 double

play by shortstop Jonathan Garcia to first baseman Sebastian Ulanga. The Cyclones’ first 2 out of three playoff game was scheduled for Thursday, June 14 at the CCLL field and the second game at the Astor LL field. The Royals were scheduled for their one game playoff on Friday, June 15th. Good luck to all our teams. Co-op City Little League First Annual Everod Jefferson Memorial Softball game for the coaching staff and volunteers will be held on Father’s Day, June 17, at the Little League fields. First game will start at 11 a.m. —H ect or Aya la

National Council of Negro Women We’d like to welcome our new slate of officers for the 2012- 2014 calendar year: President Dorcas Lay; 1st VP Debra Oquamah; 2nd VP Lori Melton; Recording Secretary Gladys Williams; Asst. Recording Secretary Sonia Feliciano; Treasurer Janet AllenSmith; Financial Secretary Maxine

Sullivan; Corresponding Secretary Marjorie Leonard; and Asst. Corresponding Secretary Michelle Davy. 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. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and granddads. July and August—Summer recess! To our sick and shut-in, you are not

forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our June members. —M a xin e Su lliva n

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 Riverbay Corp. treat us equally as the rest of the Building

Associations. We have asked that the walkway behind our building be repaved with the lovely and attractive red bricks, the same bricks as the other buildings. We were denied our request numerous times. You’re giving us a complex, Riverbay! We do not like being the redheaded step children. How about it—-give us a break too! C om in g E ven ts: 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 meet-

ing 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 —M

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 8:00 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 vent 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 Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm. Seniors' Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 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 Cafe. Adults $110, children $95, a deposit of $30 is now due. For further information, contact Sis. Yolanda Brightman at (718) 671 8746.

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

could contact the church at the number listed below. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —C a r ole H a qu e

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Time to Move On The dust has now settled, we have a President of Riverbay, and now it's time to move on and fulfill our duties and responsibilities to you, the cooperators. I'm not afraid to say what I feel, or believe, and I must admit I'm a bit disappointed with the start the Board got off to, but I sincerely hope this Board will be able to put petty differences aside and come together and work as a responsible governing body to set policy for Management. We all know the Board consists of 15 Directors, but sometimes you wouldn't know it, especially with the mini-meetings and horse trading offers for officer positions. Excluding some is no way to go. That's the primary reason I abstained on the first vote to elect a President. I wanted to give every Director a chance to quickly reflect and consider what they were doing, or not doing. I also can't help but mention that Othelia Jones, our former President,

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Tony Illis who has a wealth of experience in the community and serving as a Board member should not have been taken for granted as she was. That being said, I respect Othelia and consider her a friend, and know that she puts her heart and soul into doing what's best for the people of Co-op City and the Board of Directors. Now, I said it before, but I feel I need to say it again, and must stress that some possible good achievements doesn't mean you can just let things slide in day-to-day operations at Riverbay. I've said the fish begins to stink from the head, and when it is spoiled, it is spoiled at the head. What I'm talking about is I'm looking at certain actions and questioning why they are taking place. Othelia Jones, and Helen

Atkins, and I sat down and discussed with an earnest point of view with Management in what I now believe was taken too lightly, matters of serious concerns we felt needed to be addressed. It makes me wonder, will the real Marion Scott please stand up. It seems certain people follow different rules. I must say Marion Scott Real Estate has not earned my total trust and complete endorsement. I must say, one should not mistake reason and kindness for weakness, however, I will continue to point out what is wrong and what I feel needs to change for the betterment of all. I'm reasonable, and I believe a time table should be set to rectify problems, but problems should be rectified, and excuses will not be accepted. I want to give a special mention to some men who have been a positive influence to myself and others in this community: Winrick Illis, Lloyd Garfield, Don

Simpson, Jim Hall, Vincent Beauford, Charlie Phipps, Douglas Cole, Earnest Marlin, Donald Lyons, Samuel Muller, Ernie Patterson, Arthur Hill, Earnest Jones, Kermit Salters, Ray Prattis and Mitch Berkowitz. In addition, there’s also George Wellington, Argelio Marlin, Earl Belin, Eddie Martinez, Charles White, David White, Ken Graham, Mariel Illis, Robert Smith, Leon Merreck, Modesto Valentin and Jack Amaro. A very Happy Father's Day to all. NAACP’s Fa t her ’s Da y silence m a r ch I encourage you all to join the NAACP’s Silent March to "End Stop and Frisk” and racial profiling by the NYPD being held on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 1 p.m., 110th Street between 5th Ave. and Lenox. Let's talk, give me a call at (718) 3208035, or email me at tonyshome10475 @gmail.com - no attachments, please.

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 no meetings in July and August, unless otherwise noti-

fied prior to such meeting. Some very important issues will be discussed pertaining to upcoming activities for the club in the future. This meeting on June 21, will feature a High School Scholarships Award Ceremony whereby four students from the 2012 Truman High School Graduating Class will be presented schol-

arships from the club for their academic achievements during their tenure at Truman. These awards will be presented for their upcoming freshman year at the college or university where they have been accepted for the fall Term. The club extends get well wishes to those members who are homebound and recovering from various medical proce-

dures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of June. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continuous support. —G eor ge T. C la r k e

Building 21 Association $100 award!!! Our meeting on Tuesday will most likely be our last official meeting before the summer, so be sure to attend. There will be a $100 award to the person who brings the most participants to our fundraiser that day. Our last meeting was tremendous!!! 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 meet-

ing 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 MegaMillion Share pool. We invest $10 in Mega-Million tickets and share the winnings with the members who attend. Come to the meeting for more information. 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 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 b r igh t

Building 31 Association Congratulations to all of our 2012 graduates. We will be celebrating with one of our graduates on Monday, June 18th when he receives the building’s scholarship. The committee met and selected Najee Senior from the A side of our building. His application and credentials presented to the committee for the scholarship has met all of the requirements needed to receive this year’s award. We are extremely proud of him as he joins the rank of all of the past recipients of our building scholarships. We

also ask that the membership come out and support Najee at this presentation and celebration where we will be serving refreshments. The committee’s main focus has and continues to be supporting our youth of the building. This is one reason the association makes sure there are dues collected to support efforts such as this. With your support and paid membership dues of $5 annually these types of programs can continue. We ask that if you are not familiar with your association, then come out and

hear what we do and know what we do and perhaps you will not hesitate when you are asked to support us. The crochet and knitting group is waiting for anyone interested in learning the art. They meet on Mondays, just check the bulletin board in your lobby for date and time. They are looking for 12 year olds and up. Ask for Joyce Hedgepeth who has taken the responsibility of keeping this group going. She is sharing what she has learned along with other talented partici-

pants of the group. This will be our last meeting before our summer break and we would like to see as many as possible attend the meeting on Monday, June 18th at 7 p.m. Our president will give us parting messages and things we can think of when we reunite in September. Celebration with refreshments will be two-fold and that is our scholarship award and an end to the season of meetings, so please join us. —M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

Building 15B Association Our next building association meeting will be on June 21 at 7 p.m. in our meeting room in the rear lobby of Building 15B. This is our last meeting before the summer vacation.

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African-American Association of Co-op City C ollege G r a d u a t es – Congratulations to Ebony Lambright and Anthony Mitchell on their successful completion of their college education. Sch ola r ship Awa r d s P r ogr a m – Congratulations to the Association’s Scholarship Award recipients. Ms. Julia Barnes and Ms. Brijae Hamilton, both from Benchley Place, each received $400 and a certificate for academic excellence and community service. The Association thanks the Scholarship Committee of Sandra Mitchell and Patsy Balfour. Everyone enjoyed dinner, took pictures and wished Brijae and Julia much success in their future endeavors. We are very proud of them. (See page 3 for more details on these outstanding young graduates.) Fa t her ’s Da y – Happy Father’s Day to all fathers. This is notice to all fathers that they are encouraged to partici-

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 five weeks of two-hour classes for adults. The cost for members is $30 and $35 for nonmembers. 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 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-3796074. Science is for the body, but art is for the soul. —Sylvia L och a n sk y

Building 19 Association Please join us on Friday, June 22nd at 8 p.m., as we honor and celebrate our Building 19 fathers at our Annual Game Night. Come on down for a night of fun as we play Spades, Dominoes, Bid, Whist, Wii and many other fun games! Food will be served. If you still have not joined the Association for 2012, Friday, June 22 will be your final chance to do so as we take our summer break. 2013 Francis Williams Scholarship applications are now available. It is with sadness that I announce the passing of Joe Guerra, a longtime cooperator. Let us keep his family in our prayers during this time. Congratulations and best wishes to all celebrating a special day this month. Get well wishes to all who are recuperating. As always, we can be reached at bldg19assoc@gmail.com. I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy summer, see you in September! In closing, I would like to thank my Executive Board, Committee and Association members for their outstanding work, support and dedication. Without you, we will not be able to accomplish all the things we have done. Thank you for keeping our motto “Cooperators Doing Something” going strong! —Va le n cia P in ck n ey

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pate in the Father’s Day March to End Stop & Frisk 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. Help us eradicate it. C o-op C it y Fa ir – The Association thanks everyone who stopped by our table for complimentary bottled water and information. We trust that you will participate in some of the activities we offer. C om p ut er /L a p t op C la sses – Next class: June 25th in Dreiser Center, Room 15, 7:00 p.m. Learn about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype,

etc. Bring your laptop and $5. For summer classes, call 718-379-5555. E du ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group, meets Mondays, June 18, July 16 and August 20 at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history. Call 718-379-5555. Gen er a l M emb er sh ip M eetin g – The next meeting: Saturday, September 8, 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 sus—F r a n cine R . J on es tains our community.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop The Retirees Senior Outing on Saturday, June 9th was a success in spite of the inclement weather. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves at Holiday Hills and look forward to the next outing. AT T E NT I O N! Our Dreiser Clubroom 19 will continue to be open during the summer months of July and August, 4 days a week (closed Wednesdays) for board and card games. Come join in the fun! NOTE : A WILDWOOD SEAFOOD FEAST! Sept. 24-27, (4 day/3 nights). Price: $370/double and $450/single. Package includes 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including one All You Can Eat Seafood Feast Buffet, featuring a DJ for a

fun-filled evening of musical entertainment, plus one more All You Can Eat Casino Buffet dinner, and then another fantastic dinner at a local waterfront restaurant. Also, you’ll receive a welcome party pack and a trip to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. We’ll visit the Washington Street Mall for shopping, the Historic Town of Smithville Village with over 40 quaint shops, and then stop at Wildwood’s Famous boardwalk. However, en route home, there will be a second visit to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. A deposit of $100 is due IMMEDIATELY - followed by $100 payments: June 20th, July 20th, and FINAL payment of $70 due August 10th. Contacts: Eleanora Jones, 718-671-

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. Bentancourt, William R. Craft, William A. Dyson 2nd, Ben Bernard Gibbs, Norman 1. 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,

Rroom 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 MEETING” on June 16 at 11:00 hours. Please make this meeting because the new officers will be sworn in to fill in the open positions that are open in the Post. Post 1871 would like to thank our Post members for supporting and assisting at our recruiting table at the Co-op City Fair on June 9th: Robert Feliciano, Robert Dean, Donald Fuller, Lew Waterman, Antonio Codrington, Norman Thomas, Bill Gordon and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. With your outstanding help, our Post recruited six possible new veterans’ members just by them stopping by

5707/Harman. F.Y.I . The AARP Driver Safety (1 day) Class will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the RETIREES’ clubroom 19, at 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. The fees are: $17 for AARP members/$19 for nonmembers. Your check/money order is to be addressed to AARP. All interested parties should call Mr. Eugene Hunter at 718-379-0377 (Mondays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.) for reservations. TH E ATRE C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation. (Van5:45 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) *Sun., June 24th, 7:00 p.m. – NATALIE COLE – Lehman College - $81. After 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, see

Committee members in Clubroom 19. After 6 p.m., any questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718671-8637. G OO D AND W E L FAR E : We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” —C la u d et t e Da vis

American Legion Post 1871 our table at the fair and asking questions about about joining our Post 1871. Job well done for God and country. Post member Joseph Guerra passed away on June 4th while in the Bronx VA Hospital. He was 87 years old, I’m sure he will be missed by his family and friends. Post member Gregory A. Parris is recuperating from a minor operation. We wish you a speedy recovery from your operation. Did you know that watermelon contains more glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that aids detoxification throughout the body, than any other food? It also boasts other important nutrients, including lycopene, carotenoids, vitamin C and potassium. Always choose a ripe melon

with deep red color with relatively smooth and either overly shiny or dull rinds. Look for yellowish underbelly melons; without this, it means they were likely picked too early. Wipe the rind clean before cutting to avoid germs that could be transferred to the flesh inside. I would like to wish our entire Post membership a HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. If Roy Rogers’ horse was named Trigger, what did his wife Dale Evans name her horse? Answer: Buttermilk. A person is known to be mentally deranged when he or she sells an encyclopedia written in crayons. This information was brought to you by your public information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition is having a special membership meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 12:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please attend. H a ve a ny su ggest ion s? Please inform us by contacting the Coalition’s President, Patricia Bonaparte, at (718) 320-1861. W ildwood 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, three 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 to 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, 718671-5707 or Harman Leacock, 718-6719610 or (718) 379-377. 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/organization’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.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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

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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 718-790-9120 –office open: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or email: cogcministries @aol.com.

Wednesday – Prayer Hour – 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday 6/19 – Studies: Through the Bible Thursday – 7:30 p.m. Bible study – Daniel & Revelation Saturday, 6/16 – Women’s Fellowship Breakfast, 10:30 a.m.

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 the 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 FAT H E R ’S DAY, J UNE 17 – THERE WILL BE A 10:00 A.M. BILINGUAL SERVICE. THERE WILL NOT BE A 1:00 P.M. SERVICE. —Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

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) 3200844. All are welcomed. We ek ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults

assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you at service on Sunday, June 10, at 9:00 a.m. C h u r c h 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 718320-0844. “ With the Lord there is mercy and plenteous redemption.” (Psalm 130:7) —M . C h a m b er s

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, June 17, July 1st and July 8th at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #10 at 12 Noon. Hope you can join us. God bless you. —E velyn Sa n t ia go

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. F OC US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E WE EK: In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. —Romans 6:11 (NIV) Upcoming E vents: FATHER’S DAY SERVICE: Sunday,

June 17th at 11 a.m. Join us for a time of worship, praise and the Word of God. All are welcome. Spanish Service – Servicio en Español: Sunday, June 24th at 3:30 p.m. Food Drive: CCC is continuously collecting canned and bagged food items for families in need. If you are interested in donating, please drop off your items at our food receptacles located in our reception lobby (Wednesdays, 6 – 9 p.m.; Fridays, 6 – 9 p.m. & Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) Communion Sunday – Sunday, July 1st at 11 a.m. Schedule of Ser vice: Connect Ministry: Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. If you are new to the community or a new believer, you are welcome to meet and fellowship with some of our church leaders and get acquainted with our church and its

ministries. Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Teen Church (13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (5-12) - every Friday at 7 p.m. Sunda ys: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Spanish Speaking Service, last Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Servicio en Español, ultimo domingo del mes a las 3:30 p.m. F Y I: -You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website

www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube & Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays, at 4 p.m. -You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. -Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. Please m ail a ll your inquir ies or dona tions to the following a ddr ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, plaza level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992. Ema il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org —Elder J a y Ra mos

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 8629172. C H UR C H SC H E 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 7:00 p.m. T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO GR AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OO P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S:

Tomorrow, Sunday, June 17th – Father’s Day Service at Community Protestant. We wish A HAPPY AND BLESSED FATHER’S DAY TO FATHERS EVERYWHERE! Wishing you Father’s Day blessings, not in droplets but a shower. To fall on you throughout the year and brighten every hour. 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. Wednesday, July 11 - Friday, July 13 – Delaware Delight and More Tour sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Enjoy

deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; optional afternoon/evening in Ocean City; shopping spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $497/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906. Saturday, July 21 – Sunday, July 22 – CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest Weekend at the Nordic Lodge, home of the Giant Viking Buffet. Include shopping at Clinton Crossing Outlets, evening at Mohegan Sun Casino, hotel accommodations, transportation. Cost: $325/single; $265/double; $255/triple. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 671-1182. Saturday, August 18th – 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. E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Building 33 Association The Association would like to inform you about the transfer of our lobby attendant, George. He has been reassigned to another building. We wish him well and he will be missed. After reading the Co-op City Times Saturday, Daryl had a good idea that I think we can try. We need a floor captain

for each floor to meet and greet our neighbors. Their job would be to get the cooperators on the floor to unite and get involved in the community. In September, we will try this approach. Something has to be done to improve the communication here and build a strong building association. Over the sum-

mer, think about being a floor captain. Get well wishes go the sick and the shut-in. The Harriet Tubman Democratic Club will have a Jazz Concert on Sat., August 4th. The Shirley Crabbe Trio will entertain us for the evening, Room #31 in Bartow

Community Center. I have tickets for all who would like to attend. This is a fundraiser for The Obama Campaign. He needs all of our support. Call me (718) 320-1861. HAVE A NICE AND SAFE SUMMER. —Pa tr icia Bona pa r te

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City C om e a n d visit u s – We welcome you to God’s house – your house – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org. Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. P r a yer Night : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 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 until 11:15a.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 d o C hr ist ia 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 – 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 to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Hope to see you there. 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. Eat in our community room or get it to go. Come and support our church. Tr ip t o L a n ca st er : We had such a great trip to see Jonah, we are going again on October 26. We hope those who couldn’t make the April’s 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

Faith at Work Christian Church We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop, Dreiser Community Center from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Sundays. Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; Email: fatwcc@aol.com. Week ly Wor ship E xper ien ces: 5:30 p.m., Thursdays, Praise Team Rehearsal 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Youth Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are Christ-Centered, FamilyFocused with Power and Authority.” C h u r ch M ission : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching

the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! Fa it h C a fe—F R E E C om m un it y M ea l, June 17, and every 3rd Sunday—come one, come all. Stay or go, all are welcome! Noon F OO D PANT RY O P E NI NG : We are opening a Community Food Pantry, June 17. There are no restrictions/qualifications. The pantry will open at noon. The pantry will be open once per month on 3rd Sundays ONLY!! J ewelr y Design C la sses for t he u n em p loyed /P ub lic Assist a n ce R ecip ien t s: If you are unemployed, we are taking applications for our upcoming July classes. A $35

registration fee to cover material cost is required upon acceptance. This is not only for Co-op City residents, it’s citywide. Classes meet in Manhattan. For additional information and to receive an application, please reply through email ONLY at fatwcc@aol.com. We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —P a stor Deb or a h

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 worshiping his precious and holy name. And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s ... You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!’ Do not fear or be dis-

mayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you.” ~ 2 Chronicles 20: 15 & 17 This scripture here is a promise we can hold on to when going through difficult circumstances that seem out of our control and overwhelming. There are some battles that we simply can’t fight - and shouldn’t fight in our own strength. Sometimes God tells us to take our positions, stand still and see His deliverance. Sometimes, we need to take our hands off, stand back and let God fight for us. We needn’t fear what comes against us, but to stand firm in our faith. God knows the whole situation. Though we feel overwhelmed when we look at our circumstances, the

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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. 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. 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, Rev. Isaac B. Graham, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. Children’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 24th 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 occasion. 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 718-671-1918, 718-320-3893, or 718-320-3774. 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 about Vacation Bible School, call 718-320-3774. Fashionable shoes and Philly cheese

steaks – what could these two items possibly have in common, you might ask? It’s the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, October 27. Ticket price is $45. The bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank located at Asch Loop and Bartow Ave at 7:30 a.m. sharp! For tickets or additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-6717507, 718-671-1918 or 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. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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, interracial, 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. Special guest speaker will be Bishop Richard Curtis Sr., Pastor of the Gospel Pentecostal Mission 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 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If

this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” … Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. Th ought of the 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

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 1:2 KJV. The Co-op City SDA Church is once again bringing a dynamic health program to the community to be held in the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475, on July 8. The program will be co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund. The day will feature various government agencies, as well as presentations on nutrition and cooking demonstrations by the health team of the Co-op City SDA Church led by Dr. Mike Antwi. Learn how to build a healthy plate; portion size and more. Look for giveaways and tastings throughout the day. Don’t forget to visit the juice station. The health fair will begin at 1:00 p.m. and last until 5:00 p.m. Please bring your children so that they too

may learn about good health practices in our children’s corner. The children’s corner will be supervised by NYS certified educator Johanina DeMore who will also be signing up for the Vacation Bible School. The program promises to be hands-on and exciting, proven strategies to engage children will be used. We believe that faith in God means sharing of His blessings and the health message. On June 28, there will be a spiritual emphasis on health with a full day of programming at the church. Lunch will be served. On July 9, our Vacation Bible School will begin and last until July 14. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A flea market will be held on July 15. C o-op C ity SDA Bett er L iving Hea lth & Fitness E duca tion Center Children’s Exercise Program: Sundays,

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free Adult Exercise Program: Sundays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free W e h a ve a n a c t ive D is a b i li t i e s M in ist r y. Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs. B r e a d M i n is t r y…Pick up on Saturdays between 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please take one for a neighbor. Used C lot h e s Dr ive : The Children’s Department of Co-op City SDA are requesting donations for either used or new children’s clothing to be given to the needy in the community. Weekly Wed nesd ay Pr ayer Meet ing at 7:30 p.m.

Sa tur da y Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m. Children’s Story Hour every 3rd Sabbath of each month at 3:00 p.m. Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m. A pot luck luncheon is usually served after services on Sabbath in our fellowship hall. Please join us in refreshments and fellowship. The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718320-0518. You can reach us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10; New King James Version (NKJV) —Cher yl C . Silver a

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Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

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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

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Thurs., June 21

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

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Tues., June 19

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

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

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

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:15-2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 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 on vacation Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Belly Dancing on vacation Handi-Flex on vacation 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

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As scheduled:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

$3 $12

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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 18

Orange pineapple Hawaiian chicken Brown rice Peas & carrots

Meat loaf Mashed potatoes Broccoli florets

Whole wheat bread Apple

Tues., Baked Tilapia w/lemon Tuna salad on a bed of lettuce sauce, June Potato salad Boiled potato in skin 19 Cole slaw Spinach w/diced carrots

Rye bread Fruit cocktail

Wed., June 20

Apple juice BBQ chicken Rice w/kidney beans Broccoli

Baked chicken Peas Diced turnips

Whole wheat bread Fresh orange

Thurs., June 21

Meatloaf w/gravy Mashed potatoes Garden salad

Beef stew Bowtie pasta Mixed vegetables

Rye bread Mixed fruit in juice

Fri., June 22

Salmon salad Pasta salad Carrot raisin salad

Center cut pork loin Rice & beans Tossed salad

Whole wheat bread Diced pears in juice

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 (NEW ) – Ter r a cotta Wa r r ior s NY Exhibit @ t he Discover y Times Squa r e M useum – Monday June 25 - $20.00 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. and Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Only 20 seats available. No Refunds. W O O DBURY C OM M O NS Tuesday June 26 - $13.00 includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9:00 a.m. Only 18 seats available. E mpir e Ca sin o – Wednesday June 27 $3.00 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups – Bartow -10:00 a.m. – Einstein – 10:15 a.m. – Dreiser – 10:30 a.m. No Refunds. Wa l-M ar t – Friday June 29 - $12.00 – Includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups- Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9:00 a.m. No Bowling Until Fur ther Notice.

Weight Ma na gement Suppor t Gr oupMondays 10:00 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. C a r egiver Su p por t G r ou p - 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 19. 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 @ 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.

Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

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AARP Chapter #4997 Just because we don’t meet in July and August, it doesn’t mean we can’t be in touch…Please continue to read the column for interestingAARP happenings during the summer and in the fall – to hear what AARP has to say about Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security; to know what time the below July, August and September trips will be departing; and what you may expect from Peachtree Chapter #4997 in the Fall. Here’s wishing all a safe, fun-filled summer and we’ll “see you in September”… Get well wishes to Geneta Lindsay. 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 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S July 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5hour 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 take-home Bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show… $93/person…contact Delores, 718-379-2176 for final payment mail-in info. Sept. 12 – 14 – Washington, DC: Narrated tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World War II

Memorials; Smithsonian Museums – including National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American & Natural History; Admission to the International Spy Museum; and much more; 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners; $470/person, double; $645/single; $461/person triple – contact Daisy, 718671-3241. 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, 718-3793742. Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – includes a stop at the Sands Casino w/$30 slot play & $5 food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA); check-in at the Desmond in Malvern (PA); dinner and show; after a full breakfast buffet, choice of activities for the day – Atlantic City Casino or tour of Philadelphia or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or spend the day at the Desmond (card room, movie, Bingo &/or an indoor pool, or relaxing); New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball w/open bar & surf & turf dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show....$524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person travel insurance available; $100 deposit person ($128 deposit/person if taking the insurance)…contact Delores, 718-379-2176. —Delor es Debna m

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Wednesday, June 20—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $2 for members only. 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 $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser. Thursday, July 12—To the Brauhause, Pomona, N,Y. Price is $58. Plenty of food. Plenty of entertainment, swimming pool, and gift shop. Menu--Dinner is roast beef, roast chicken, Tilapia. Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID BY JUNE 28. See Ann or Mary. Wednesday, August 15—To Crab Shanty in City Island. Price is $18 for members only. Time, 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—To the Fiesta in N.J. for an International Jamboree. Price is $60 which includes great music, comedy act and more. Menu—chicken Francese, roast beef, filet of sole, vegetable, potato, special dessert, also a glass of wine, coffee, tea, soda. Speedy recovery to two of our members, Dolores Muss and Geneve Lindsay. Also, all our members and friends are saddened by the passing of FLORENCE BERLAND. She was one of our dearest and lovable friends. She will be greatly missed at our Bingo games and lunch room. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, at 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at 718-379-4899. —Ma r y Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund We will be going to Foxwoods Casino on July 10th. The cost per person is $33 with a $10 Keno play and $10 food voucher. Time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card, plus a valid photo I.D. Saturday, September 8th, 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, potatoes, beverages and a special strawberry cake. As always, your contributions of gift cards in the range of $5 to $25 from vendors are gratefully accepted for the success of the luncheon. Everyone

will receive a raffle ticket which enables all to go home with a gift. Come spend an afternoon of good food, fun, and friendly atmosphere and companionship. Wednesday, October 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. Waiting list only. All who made deposits, please start sending in your balance of the payments by September 21st. 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 and Geneva Lindsay and those who are homebound. Stay safe. —Lydia R ua s

Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

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

Grief is the kind of trouble that seems hardest to bear. Would you like to have a prescription for avoiding grief? Here it is - Just avoid love. Tears are the price of love. If you do not want to weep, do not love. Avoid all human ties. Give up your parents, do not marry, have no children, seek no friends. Seal off your heart

from all companionship, all concern, all affection. Then it won’t hurt when they fall sick or die. You just won’t care and tears never need furrow your cheeks. But if you would have love in your life, then know for sure that you or they will mourn and grieve. Tears are the price of love. And after all, it is worth it, is it not?

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, Rabh Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath service begins 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.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City

looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center. —M a r vin Seid m a n

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City is located in Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club is running a trip to the Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania on Monday, July 16. C O ST: $30 per person with a $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. Remember, you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by July 9. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip,

we show a movie. For reservations, call: Marty (718) 671-7809, Gary (718) 671-8424, or Bruce (718) 320-2234. (Please note: Pick-up times have changed.) Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:20 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Br u ce G it elson

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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. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please honor your Yiskor pledges. Your support is greatly appreciated. Candle lighting on Friday, June 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 om in g E vent s: 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 n d Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time. 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! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Temple Beth El of Co-op City We are scheduled to have service at the Temple, Friday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. Temple Beth El of Co-op City, 920-1A, Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475 Week ly P a r sh a h Shelech God said to Moses, send one man from each of the twelve Tribes, to look over the Land of Canaan secretly. The Scouts sent by Moses came to the valley of Eshkol and cut down a branch with one cluster of grapes, which they bore upon a pole carried by two men. They also took back pomegranates and figs. And this was their report: “The land flows with milk and honey. But its people are powerful; they live in fortresses and there are among them giants that make us look like grasshoppers.” Only two of the scouts, Joshua and Caleb, were in favor of moving ahead at once to conquer the land. The children of Israel were afraid. Let us go back to Egypt, they cried. The Lord was very angry and said to Moses, “How long will they not believe in me, despite the wonders I have shown them?” The Lord forgave the stubborn children of Israel. However, because they showed a lack of faith in Him, He told them only their children would reach the Promised land. This event showed that they were not

yet ready to be a free nation. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Louis Reid, 86. He passed away on June 5. Louis and his wife, Dorothy, lived in Building 17 for many years and raised their two children, Gail and Steven, in Co-op City. Louis worked in retail as a Department Manager in May’s department store and then worked for about six years for Riverbay as a garage attendant, in the garage across from Building 17. He was laid to rest at Cedar Park Cemetery alongside his wife Dorothy. We know many of you have different email addresses. We are trying to update our mailing list with your best email. Please reply to: Rabbi DennisTobin@aol.com and let us know your best email address and your current CELL PHONE number for emergencies only. Thank you. Please call the Temple, 718-671-9715, after 3:30 p.m. to confirm that we are having services if the weather is questionable or if we will be canceling services. We ask prayers for R’fuah Shlemah, Karen Malvica, David Wasserman, Louise Weinstein, Joan Weinstein, Marilyn Rosenbaum, Rose Marie Becker, Amy Srebnick, Marcia Brager, Carol Weiner, Saundra Yashpan and any other names that are in your heart. —R a bb i Den nis Tobin

Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend Worship Service, 120 Benchley Place, Building 24. SUNDAYS: 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 I DAY: Bible Study begins at 7:30 p.m. Focu s: 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

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 noon day. 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 ions: 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 numbers are (347) 276-4925 and (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

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Free Pick up & Delivery 1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

Cleaning Service - Carpet

6/30

Blinds

For prompt service call:

(718) 379-8782

6/30

8/11

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

Bags, Belts & Filters

Appliances Repair

Cleaning Lady Available, Monday to Friday, weekends possible. Good references. $10/hour. Call anytime, 646-436-7837, Beverly. 7/7

6/30

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

J RO P E R AP P L I ANC E R E PAI R Refrigeration • Gas Stove and Oven C a ll Now 646-326-6893 L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators • Vacuum Cleaners and more

10% DISCOUNT

(except vacuums and lamps)

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

Call 718.792.2655 10/22

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DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

• 1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700 6/30

EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

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

CO-OP SALES BLINDS!

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

— since 1969 —

CO-OP SALES

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

- Grout & Carpet Cleaning El the

1-800-479-2667

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT Fully Insured

NEW STYLE BLINDS

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

(except vacuums)

718.792.2655

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

We BEAT Any Quote!

B r ea E a sy

Co-op City Resident Specials

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Car Service Cleaning Service - Windows

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

10/22

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

Cell:

1-203-482-6337

4/20/13

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS Fully VACUUM CLEANERS and more Insured NYC License #1233497

1-800-479-2667

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

$20 OFF

im in a t e Bu gs

718.792.2655

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

10/22

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Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds! Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012

CLASSIFIEDS

Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com Floors

Clock Repair

Franklin Clock Shop 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

Moving

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

Call for Appointment

6/30

Handyman 7/14

HANDYMAN

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

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Access Computer Consultants

Fast Service Cell:

Service • Repair • Instruction

(917) 346-0862

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RENT A HUBBIE “We Are Your All Purpose Men”

• Painting • General Maintenance • Install Co-op City Blinds 6/16 • Professional Moving Jobs • Appliance Connections & Disconnections

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call:

Call (718) 473-0772 Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service 6/16

Trucking Corp.

914. 423. 1773

347-705-2991

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

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

646-326-2676

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

Painting

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

Home Improvement

Dataway Computers, Inc.

JUNE SPECIAL!

WE SAVE YOU MONEY!

1-800-479-2667 JASON LASH

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

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

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

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

7/7

Locksmith

Lic. #1417990

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City. 7/28

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SULAIMAN

Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

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 Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

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

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Floors

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

9/1

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY at Bay Plaza - Serving the Community

Beauty

Life Health

6/16

10% Discount For Seniors and First-Time Visitors!

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

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

ALL STATE DECORATORS Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

6/30

LORRAINE JAYSURA, LMT

1.917.346.1806

(718) 746-8925 TABLE PADS

Massage Therapy

Love

Slipcovers

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

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 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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Co-op City Times / June 16, 2012